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The 1986 Mets were solid at every position, but added one more pitcher, Bob Ojeda, acquired from the Red Sox in November 1985. The Mets started the 1986 season 2-3 before winning 13 consecutive games. They took over first place in their division after only 10 games and held it for the rest of the season. By the end of May, the Mets were 31-12.....

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YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUND

Host Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight years. See Mark's book below.

No Nonsense, Old School Weight Training: A Guide For People With Limited Time

Running Wild: (Growing Up In The 1970s)

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After winning the World Series in 1969 and the National League Pennant in 1973, the Mets fell on hard times, posting just two winning seasons between 1974 and 1983. Part of the problem was the Mets' front office making bad personnel decisions, most notably trading away two future Hall of Fame pitchers, Nolan Ryan and Tom Seaver.

Learning from past mistakes, management began making better decisions in 1983, trading with the Cardinals for Gold Glove first baseman Keith Hernandez. Outfielder Darryl Strawberry, whom the Mets drafted in 1980, also joined the team in 1983 and won the Rookie of the Year Award. At season's end, Davey Johnson was hired as the new Mets Manager, and one month later, Mel Stottlemyre was hired as the pitching coach.....

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YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUND

Host Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight years. See Mark's book below.

No Nonsense, Old School Weight Training: A Guide For People With Limited Time

Running Wild: (Growing Up In The 1970s)

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As a personal trainer and coach, I am often asked, "Should I occasionally take a short break from weight training?" This is an age-old question in weight training, and the answer is never easy because it varies from person to person. In my opinion, it depends on the intensity of your training. If you're an experienced Olympic lifter, powerlifter, or bodybuilder who has already competed many times, you should know your body by now.

You should know what the right amount of intensity and volume is for you. Some lifters respond well to a short break, while others don't. I am in the latter group. Taking time off from training has always adversely affected me. Whether it's mental, physical, or both, it never helped me....

You can read the full blog post here.

YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUND

Host Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight years. See Mark's book below.

No Nonsense, Old School Weight Training: A Guide For People With Limited Time

Running Wild: (Growing Up In The 1970s)