The Fool

thank you everyone. i wouldn't have made it, if you weren't there to read, and support me.

thank you for reading. just simply reading, you and everyone else have encouraged me to continue. so thank you all for the support. as i've mentioned before, i planned to move into the assassins' guild. and as for my future goals, i haven't fully decided yet. Final Grade 30 pushups a day (+3 STR) C Missed 3-4 times STR 2 > STR 3.5 3 fighting techniques each week (1 hour practice. 30 minutes both sides)(DEX +3) F Missed more than once DEX 1 > DEX 1 Jogging on Treadmill for 30 minutes, on 6.0 mph (STA +3) A 30 minutes STA 2 > STA 5 Stretch 3 times a week (CON + 3) D Missed twice CON 2 > CON 2.75 Meditate 3 times a week (WIS +3) A No missed WIS 2 > WIS 5 BOSS BATTLE Grade Result C Meditation 18 minutes, 34 seconds D Pushups (10 sets) 112 reps total (N/A) Techniques A Treadmill (on 6.0 speed) 35 minutes, 1 second A Stretched (Heavy) Long) Within 30 minutes of pre-stretches and warmup + 2 hours of stretches Grade overall C (+.5 Con) CON 2.75 > CON 3.25 A (25 points) B (+20-24 points) C (+15-19 points) D (+10-14 points) F (+5-9 points) A= +5 points B= +4 points C= +3 points D= +2 points F= +1 points Reward +1 con (Max) Side Quest "THERE IS A LEGEND: ANYONE THAT CLIMBS THE TREE OF HERCULES, WILL ONE DAY GAIN HIS STRENGTH." COMPLETED Do 10 pullups, before the end of the challenge (STR +1) STR 3.5 > STR 4.5 "Their army the rats once carried, has lessen because of my raids. Now they're trying to weaken me, before moving in for the kill." FAILED Do 50 *total , for every time I don't break a treadmill jogging record (STR +1)*The total amount of reps combined from the diamond grip, normal grip, and wide grip. STR 4.5 > STR 4.5 Until treadmill record is broken (+30 seconds) "They planned on killing me slowly, since they've captured me. When I escape, I'll make them wish they hadn't." COMPLETED Daily - 8 sets of 10 reps pushups (1 minute rest)(including the daily 30 pushups = 110 pushups/day) - 3 sets of 30 reps situps (1 1/2 minute rest) - Treadmill jogging for 10 minutes, on 7-8 mph - Drink 1L of water (+1 CON) CON 3.25 > CON 4.25 "I need to take advantage of my environment. Setting traps is a start." COMPLETED Hand grip exercise w./ grip tool for 10 minute a day (+1 STR) STR 4.5 > STR 5.5 Life Quest COMPLETED Clean up 1/10 part of my room. (WIS +1) WIS 5 > WIS 6

RECAP WEEK 5 "I took advantage of the time I had, when the rats feared me, for what they saw. I knew if I didn't do something about this disadvantage of mine, it would be over for me. I learned to take advantage over my environment, by setting traps all over the places." WEEK 6 "After running back to an old camp spot, I knew the rats would come flooding in, if I didn't do something. I quickly turned an old camping spot, into a rat's death trap. The rats quickly knew where I was, and my camp became a bait, for my traps. During these days, I've been hearing these strange loud noises. They were terrifying. Had these fight awoken something? If so, I have to finish this quest quicky." DAY 42 "A few rats were there to aid the Alpha Rat. Nothing I didn't dealt with before. Though, they weren't there to finish me off, but to weaken me. The enhanced Alpha Rat, took much advantage over the strength that I lacked. So much that, I almost died. I almost fell unconscious. I knew fighting this thing head on, was suicide. I grabbed what gears that were nearby, and ran far. I didn't expect to run away. On the contrary, I wanted it to follow me. But, with enough space between us, so that I could make it trigger my traps. Getting away from this thing was not easy. Especially when the enhancer allowed it to move even quicker than the rats themselves. But, it's enhancer was no match for my willpower, as it was the only thing that helped me separated us. I used what time, and resources I had to make these traps, as the traps from before, clearly didn't do much on the Alpha Rat, right now. I heard it's battle cry, quickly getting louder. If these traps doesn't work, I have nothing left. I spent the last of everything I had already. The Alpha Rat fell into the trap. My legs gave out, and I found myself kneeling, and soon, on my back. I tilt my head forward, only to see the Alpha Rat, slowly creeping out of the trap. The blood, coming out of it's wounds, like an endless shower. It slowly crawled to me. Then it suddenly stopped. I realized, with what little energy I have left, that it bled to death. I chuckled at how lucky I was at the last moment, before I passed out." Completed - 10 sets of Pushups: Set 1 - 33 reps Set 2 - 10 reps Set 3 - 15 reps Set 4 - 9 reps Set 5 - 8 reps Set 6 - 9 reps Set 7 - 6 reps Set 8 - 9 reps Set 9 - 6 reps Set 10 - 7 reps Total: 112 reps - Stretched (Heavy Long): Within 30 minutes of pre-stretches and warmups + 2 hours of stretches - Treadmill jogging: New record! 35 minutes, 1 second Side quest completed - Daily 10 minutes gripping exercise - Meditated: 18 minutes, 34 seconds

(on day 42 only) Boss battle Meditate 1 time Grade A 25 minutes B 20 minutes C 15 minutes D 10 minutes F 5 minutes Pushups 300 total (10 sets)(1 min between sets) Grade A 250-300 B 190-240 C 130-180 D 70-120 F 0-60 Techniques 5 (30 minutes per side, per technique) Grade A 5 B 4 C 3 D 2 F 1 Treadmill (on 6.0 speed) 35+ minutes Grade A 35 B 30 C 25 D 20 F 15 Stretched (Heavy) long Grade A Once complete Grade overall A (25 points) B (+20-24 points) C (+15-19 points) D (+10-14 points) F (+5-9 points) A= +5 points B= +4 points C= +3 points D= +2 points F= +1 points Reward +1 con (A grade only)

DAY 41 "As I was preparing myself, I was, once again, attacked by the rats. They ran into my traps, and I finished them off another pack. Before I killed off the last rat, it spoke. It's barely understandable. 'Got...you...' Was there more coming? I couldn't tell. I quickly set up more traps. Suddenly, a figure, engulfed me with it's shadow. I turned and saw something. It a monster. I've never been so frighten. And then I realized, it was the Alpha Rat. What did it do to itself? I've never seen, or felt, anything like this." To be continue... Completed - Stretched (Upper body focus): 30 minutes pre-stretches and warmups (including daily 30 pushups) + 30 minutes stretches - Side quest: Daily 10 minutes gripping exercise

alright, i'll check that out then. thank you

thank you chris thank you. i still can't believe i got this far DAY 40 "I armed myself light. I sought no need to prepared so heavily. Another easy raid. Either the rats have began to grew weaker, or I've became stronger. When I went back to the camp, I decided to expand on the area, of where my traps would be. This would probably slow them down enough for me to finished them of. I rest for the day, but wondered, what the Alpha Rat is up to. There's only a short time left, before I find it. I remember I couldn't find it yesterday, even when I look near the cave's direction, when I was on top of the tree. Have it changed it's direction? Has it already retreated? I have to be prepared for the worst." Completed - Stretched (Lower body focus): 30 minutes pre-stretches and warmups + 30 minutes stretches - Daily 30 pushups - Side quest: Daily 10 minutes gripping exercise - Meditated: 8 minutes, 37 seconds Didn't do - Treadmill

DAY 39 "As soon as I was set, I quickly prepared the traps around my camp. Planning on how I should take out the Alpha Rat, with what little time I have left now. Afterward, I went hunting. It should be quick. Once it was over, I went back to camp. Once there, I look at the tree. The tree that I failed to climb, over and over before. I pushed myself, even when it felt like my arms were numb. As soon as I was about to give up, I see the light above me. Yes. It was the top. I finally reached the peak. This gave me confidence of my future." Completed - Stretched (Long): Within 30 minutes of pre-stretches and warmups + 1 hour stretches - Side quest: Daily 10 minutes gripping exercise - Meditated: 4 minutes, 46 seconds - Daily 30 pushups - Treadmill jogging: 10 minutes Side Quest Completed -10 pullups

thank you llcawthorne. this is very helpful

DAY 38 "This dangerous pressure gets heavier as moments passes. And worst, I am still unprepared." Completed - Daily 30 pushups - Side quest: Daily 10 minutes gripping exercise - Meditated: 6 minutes, 19 seconds

thank you for the supports and advice, chris. i think i'll join the assassins' guild after this, but there's no telling yet. DAY 37 "I heard the roar again, as I set up the traps. I hope I never encounter this thing, but something tells me I might. I must be prepared to fight back, but not with my current conditions." Completed - Daily 30 pushups - Side quest: Daily 10 minutes gripping exercise

DAY 36 "Few more have stumble upon my traps. Not long after I took care the problem, I heard loud roar. I have never heard of this sound, in this place. So loud, it tears the sky; And so terrifying, it feels like a hand was squeezing my heart. Whatever this thing is, I hope I never encounter it." Completed - Daily 30 pushups - Side quest: Daily 10 minutes gripping exercise

hello brandon. welcome to nerd fitness. now, i cannot answer everything, but i'll try my best to answer the ones that i can 3. 5 minutes per pose/sides 4. yes. if it hurts, don't stretch. you could, but lightly. and during the stretches, don't stretched to the point where you're screaming inside your head. do it, where it's only a little uncomfortable. i wish you luck, brandon.

DAY 35 "I set up the traps around my new camping area. Just as I pondered if these traps would work, a few rats stumbled onto my traps. I finished them off, as quickly as I could. And the trap, they'll do enough." Completed - Side quest: Daily 10 minutes gripping exercise - Daily 30 pushups

i get the feeling that i could be doing better meditation. what are your tips, when doing meditation?