Hey
MD
readers!
My
name
is
Ryan
Yerdon,
and
I
play
with
Puddle
of
Mudd.
It’s
been
a
crazy
year
for
us
Mudd
kids.
We’ve
been
touring
since
April
’07.
Touring
can
be
an
awesome
experience,
doing
what
you
love
and
seeing
the
world.
I
wanted
to
let
you
know
what
it’s
like
to
be
on
the
road
and
behind
the
kit
with
POM.
Being
that
all
of
us
(the
band)
love
drummers
that
hit
super
hard,
it’s
my
job
night
after
night
to
be
very
physical
and
aggressive
behind
the
kit.
My
day
is
focused
around
being
in
shape,
staying
healthy,
and
having
a
good,
positive
attitude
with
the
boys,
the
crew,
the
fans,
and
everyone
we
meet.
On
this
current
tour
of
Canada
and
the
East
Coast,
here’s
how
a
typical
day
goes
down:
I
try
to
do
a
light
workout
everyday.
I
found
the
earlier
it
happens
in
the
day,
the
better.
That
way
I
can
rest
before
show
time.
My
regiment
consists
of
push-ups,
curls,
calf
extensions,
shoulder
shrugs,
and
lots
of
stretching.
It
only
takes
one
show
when
your
forearm
or
shoulders
lock
up
to
remind
you
to
never
forget
to
stretch
again.
Then
I
move
to
a
pad.
I
have
a
cool
Roland
pad
that
has
a
series
of
exercises
that
I
like
to
use.
I
stick
to
the
basics
and
always
play
to
a
click.
(I
can’t
stress
that
enough.)
I
also
try
to
eat
right:
lots
of
chicken,
veggies,
and
fruit.
We
have
a
juicer
on
our
rider
(list
of
things
we
request
at
the
venues),
so
we
are
constantly
juicing
carrots,
apples,
beats,
ginger
root,
celery,
etc.
Drinking
these
juices
seems
to
help
with
energy
and
stamina.
I
also
drink
as
much
water
and
Gatorade
as
possible,
maybe
ten
bottles
per
day.
Staying
hydrated
is
very
important.
I
try
to
do
this
everyday,
however,
we
do
a
lot
of
interviews,
meet
&
greets,
and
acoustic
performances,
so
sometimes
it’s
a
little
hectic.
Here’s
what
happens
right
before
and
after
our
shows:
Pre-show—Just
before
we
go
on
stage,
I
stretch
my
back,
legs,
forearms,
fingers,
hands,
legs,
and
calves.
This
is
very
important.
I
also
do
a
lot
of
jumping
jacks,
and
I
jump
rope.
I
try
to
stay
warm
by
working
out
with
a
jacket
on.
Post-show—I
stretch
again
right
when
we
get
off
stage.
I
also
change
my
shirt
and
dry
off
as
soon
as
possible
to
keep
from
getting
sick.
Then
we
go
straight
to
the
signing
booth
to
give
autographs.
We’re
there
for
at
least
an
hour,
taking
pictures
and
meeting
fans.
Then
it’s
time
to
eat
(I
try
not
to
eat
two
hours
prior
to
show)
because
it’s
been
hours
without
eating,
and
our
set
is
one
hour
and
twenty
minutes.
After
a
meal,
it’s
teatime
for
me
(a
little
night-time
blend).
I
talk
about
the
show
with
the
guys,
and
then
head
off
to
bed.
You
need
to
get
plenty
of
rest
to
do
this
everyday.
So,
there
it
is!
Stay
healthy,
positive,
and
don’t
forget
to
stretch.
If
you
have
any
questions,
hit
me
up
on
Myspace.
P.S.
When
you’re
on
the
road,
don’t
forget
tell
your
drum
tech
everyday
that
you
love
him!