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Late to the challenges because I couldn't get my shit together wasn't prepared, but I bring you my new blatherings, with added entertainment from my new favorite fictional character: Really, I don't know how I never saw Emperor's New Groove until like two weeks ago, because this movie has everything, including possibly the funniest, densest meat head of all time, KRONK. He shall accompany me on this (slightly abbreviated) challenge. Two goals for this challenge: Drop BF 1%. Currently I am at 34.8%. My ultimate goal is 20%, but one step at a time. When I first started getting healthy* I was at 40.5% so I've made progress, but my nutrition is the ever-present stumbling block and will need work. Biohacking ahoy: I'm experimenting with some supplementation/meditation/sleep stuff to see if I can solve some other recurring health issues, most of them largely stress-related. I made a chart - everyone loves a good chart, right? - to track those items and see correlations and effects. Mad Scientist time! And then I will track my workouts here and endeavor to be amusing. In that vein, enjoy this story, which involves me being slightly rude: We have a new guy at my gym who joined in January, and immediately made his presence known by offering unsolicited advice to all the women working out there. Since there are only about 20 females at this gym he progressed to trying to "mentor" the male-gym goers, which went over like a lead balloon, and then reverted to sharing his wisdom with the ladies. Since I qualify (barely) as one of the latter, last Sunday it was finally MY turn! He came over while I was doing hi-rep deadlifts** and started giving me gratuitous notes on my form, which I acknowledged by avoiding eye contact and grunting, and finally he wandered away. I went into the other room to do leg extentions on that machine and lucky, lucky me, he was already on it. I watched him do 8 reps at 85 lbs and when he got up to rest I went "Can I work in here for a sec?" and proceeded to do 25 reps with his max. Then I got up and went, "thanks bro" and went about my workout. He stood there for quite a while. It was a fine, fine moment. He hasn't talked to me since then *physically, anyway. My mental state remains a disaster. ** #115 for 25 reps, 3 sets, if anyone cares.

Darkfoxx 21: Darkfoxx Goes To School This challenge is going to throw me some curveballs. I’m going back to school 2 nights a week for front-end web development: the first schooling I’ve attended since getting my undergrad in 2002. So … I need to re-learn how to be a student, and need to get re-acquainted with fitting homework into my schedule. This is throwing major elbows into my RUCK ALL THE THINGS and DO ALL THE OTHER THINGS plan. Plus, I’m starting this zero week off sick - the first time I’ve had to deal with an actual sickness in over 5 years. My body is unhappy about this development. Overarching Goal For This Cycle Do the things, but keep schoolwork in the forefront of my mind and time commitments. I have no idea how this is going to play out - my undergrad degree was in Communication, so I could basically BS my way through it. Coding: not so much with the latitude for BS. I also need to keep some sort of physical training goals on deck, lest I get completely sidetracked. To that end, I have at least 1 5k to do in short order (Patronus 5k) I’m supposed to be doing Tough Mudder on the 7th, but if it’s too cold I’m not making myself go through it. 50 or over is my threshold. I have the Turkey Trot 4 miler on Thanksgiving And some more rucking to throw in before it gets too cold out. and rucking. RUCKING. I have distance in the can; now I just need to work on speed (and more mileage totals per week). Plus, RuckFit looks amazeballs. And Beer Yoga! And the RP dealie! So .. looks like I’ll be busy, no? Goal 1: Work It Out Sill aiming for 4 - 5 days during the week + 1 good activity weekend day here. I’m also throwing in an archery date night. I don’t know how this is going to happen with class, but I aim to regulate my schedule by Official Week 1, so more coming here. If nothing else, I can poke around some RuckFit workouts, work on a couple Beer Yoga poses (sans beer), and work on pull-ups. *cough* Wolf *cough* And the role play game … I’ll have to think of something there. Not sure of the deets yet, but I have a feeling I won’t have to sit this one out. Goal 2: Macros SSDD. For those of you that are new to me, here’s a recap: I haven’t really deviated from this metric plan in over a year, and don’t see any reason to start. For those of you that are new to me, my metrics are based on those outlined in the Primal Blueprint by Mark Sisson. My metrics are as follows: 100 grams or under of carbs, 70 grams or over of protein, 100 grams or under of fat and around 1,500 calories. This plan seems to work for me, and if I stick to it, my weight stays where I want it and my body stays fueled without being sluggish. That said, I have recently begun carb loading for races and eat whatever my body is screaming at me it wants post races (generally a bigass steak and/or a face full of carbs). This seems to be working well, and I’ll be sticking with it. I also shoot for 64 ounces or so of water (2 refills of my water bottle + a coffee), and track my general activity and sleep with a Misfit Flash. I’m on My Fitness Pal and Fitbit. Goal 3: Minimalism I did so well here last challenge, I want to keep the ball rolling. I have 1 book shelf left to purge during Phase 1 and I FINALLY got my last batch of crap back from the digitization place. I need to label those pics/files (plus the last batch of pics) and get them squared away + deal with the physical copies. I also aim to pile all my sentimental crap into 1 place - probably my bed - and massively purge until I have 1 bin left. This may need to be done in 2 stages: 1 bin for photos; 1 bin for crap. I also need to see to it that my donation pile actually leaves the door, and the boxes I’m building of kid stuff actually make it to my sister (for her upcoming baby girl) & brother (who isn’t yet spawning). Goal 4: Craftsy I have a bunch of crafts I need to do: My sister’s baby blanket Tank’s cross-stitch Wolf’s cross-stitch Monthly Triceratops cross-stitches Holiday cards + more holiday cards Ranger Card/Gift Exchange Holiday cookies Process the pictures of munchkins I just took Goal 5: School Aim to be valedictorian of school, dammit. Goal 6: Badges This went over so well last challenge, I need to keep these going. And I want to re-vamp the styles so they’re more tiny friendly. Goal 7: Mini Challenges & PvPs Do them. If nothing else, this will force me to get my workouts in - I may disappoint myself, but I try damn hard to make sure not to let my guild mates down. Goal 8: BIOHACKING You thought I forgot about this one, didn’t you? I’m twiddling my thumbs, waiting for my data to get back from 23andMe and have been taking the 999999989 quizzes on the site to maximize my contribution to the greater good. TWIDDLING MY THUMBS.

Game On, ShadowLion! What to Expect Techno Ranger Sorcery - technology, coding, biohacking, mobility work, walking --> hiking/rucking, macro tracking, productivity and learning hacks, metaphysical speculation, octalysis Renaissance Rebelry - writing, a little artwork here and there, some music, knitting, spinning, sewing ShadowLiony Silliness - cats, otters, gifs and vids, puns, alliteration and other wordplay CONSTRUCTION ZONE Story Challenge Process Reference

The Chronicles of Rurik: Beyond Human v1.0 (Rise of the Viking Techno-Ranger) My name is Rurik Harrgath, and this is neither the beginning nor the ending of my story… In 2020, humanity learned we were not alone in the universe. The Aesir and Vanir, a race of cybernetically and genetically advanced superhumans, first made contact on a warm day in May of that year. Far from the first time they had revealed themselves to humanity, it was that day in the Twenty-First Century that they had chosen to enlighten humanity and usher in a golden age of progress and tolerance. Among their revelations the Aesir and Vanir introduced to us an entire cosmos full of advanced technology, space travel, and mysticism the likes of which we could scarcely comprehend. In exchange we came to regard them as gods. In time we discovered not only that we weren’t alone in the universe, but that our closest neighbors weren’t that far away, and not all of them were half so friendly as our would-be benefactors from Asgard and Vanaheim... Where the Aesir and Vanir represented the cybernetically and biologically-engineered best of us, there were other denizens elsewhere who reflected other versions of us such as humanity’s cousins the Alfar of Alfheim and Dwarves of Nidavellir. In time our three species would establish trade and commerce, contributing freely among the Three Sisters, as our worlds came to be called. Still there were other beings more akin to an experiment gone awry, sequestered on prison worlds of their own; the Jotuns of Jotunheim were a twisted, gargantuan series of mutations that grew to resent not only our new gods but also all of their creations. Further to the Jotuns were such primordial beings, savage elementals born of the most primal building blocks of their planet, the terrible ice and fire beings of Niflheim and Muspellheim respectively. Their simmering, growing discontent was part of the reason the Aesir and Vanir chose to reveal themselves to humanity on Midgard. Alongside those grotesqueries who would set into work maniacal schemes and machinations to serve as catalyst to the downfall of all civilization within the Nine Worlds, the giants and elementals were aided by one of Asgard’s own, the trickster-god Loki. Both half a god of Asgard and half a child of Niflheim, Loki found himself torn between two worlds and his loyalty to both. Ultimately he chose the latter, his homeworld rather than his adopted family among the golden gods of Asgard. Now many hundreds of years have passed and the Golden Age of Men waxes and wanes. Terrorist attacks, racial conflict between full-bloods and hybrid races, and government corruption have stymied the technological and biological advancements humankind once excelled at. Furthermore there are rumors that the forces of Ice and Fire are preparing vast armies to strike a conflagration that will sweep across the cosmos and consume all within their path across the Nine Worlds… Featuring a Viking from a Future Age, outfitted with the best in high-tech gadgetry and arcane prowess... Welcome to my inaugural Dynamic Digital RPG (DDRPG) Challenge™! Above and below you may notice some creative writing; an expository piece remarking on a remarkable dystopian Sci-Fi setting loosely based on Norse mythology. My character, through whom I've aimed to share a more realistic likeness of my own personality than past incarnations, will be embarking on a quest of sorts, a dungeon-crawler if you will. Along the way he will be tested and not every situation will go in his favor. Perhaps critical equipment will fail dramatically, perhaps a trusted companion won't be able to arrive in the nick of time, or the forces who oppose me will just prove too dire. Like D&D, dice rolls will determine the outcomes of these encounters, forcing a success or failure through chance. But chance can be stacked in my favor. My weekly goal successes and accomplishments will lend weight to the roll. Completing an achievement as noted below will allow a re-roll of the die. Some of the events I face will result in injury or failure, requiring a health potion or elixir in the form of a Bulletproof Beverage. Other creative Bio-Hacking will increase my health pool. Every little bit helps along the way! While my Ultimate Quest is [Rurik's Journey to Chaotic Good Abs], my Challenge Quest is to become a Cyber-Steampunk, Magic-Wielding Viking Techno-Ranger and ignite my life with a passionate, nerdy conflagration full of fitness and healthy living. That means injecting a unhealthy healthy dose of excitement and adventure to bring the fight to the drudgery of my conventional day to day. The gear has been gathered, the training and nutrition more or less established, and now it's time to weave some magic and tackle reality... Starting weight baseline: 191 lbs. Maximum pullups: 8 strict. Goal: 10. Requires reevaluation. Quest 1.0: "It's 2354, and the world has changed. Gone to Hell, more like." RuckFit Ultra™ with Wolfenstein. (+1 STR, +1 DEX, +1 STA, +2 CON) Following the Pathfinder training program, complete fifty (50) miles / eighty (80) kilometers rucked in 6 weeks.Complete six (6) RuckFit™ WODs by end of challenge.Finish three (3) RuckFit™ challenges.Quest 2.0: "Becoming the Techno-Viking takes more than just skill and street smarts..." (+2 STR, +2 DEX) Attempt double-unders once per week. Follow The 20 Pull-up Challenge program.Practice a Parkour free-run (the floor is lava) and/or OCR technique once per week.Quest 3.0: "Exploring isn't just about climbing mountains. Sometimes you gotta gear up, buckle down, and get the job done. Skills definitely pay the bills." (+2 STA) Complete three (3) Urban Exploration challenges.Bonus Quest: Destroy something. An old mechanical item, some pencils, anything.Attempt three (3) climbing sessions in 6 weeks.Practice one (1) Yoga balancing pose each week.BONUS: Complete [Heroic Mode] bonus quests as time permits.Life Quest 1.0: “Better Living Through Bulletproof Alchemy & Biological Transmutation.” (+2 WIS, +2 CHA) Macro Accountability. Daily goal: 2160 calories or less.Drink a Bulletproof coffee/tea three (3) times per week.Bonus Quest: Continue experimentation to concoct the ultimate Alchemist’s Elixir of Bulletproof beverages.Intermittently Fast twice (2) per week.Bonus Quest: Brewfest 2015. Sample and review five (5) new beer.Life Quest 2.0: "Man, Magic, and Machine... It takes it all to survive the Nine Realms." Maintain debt repayment/savings budget. Bonus $ to savings if budget succeeds and cash remains in my account by next payday.Tinkering. Play around with or start three (3) new tinkering projects (goggles, lamp, or otherwise)Practice photography techniques every two weeks.[The Music Dances to Techno-Viking] Achievement: Right-Click to requisition that Supply Cache... It's time to upgrade my tech. Successful completion of this 6-Week Challenge and adherence to Savings/Budget protocols will allow the purchase of one (1) item off my Wish List to be determined later. Challenge Inspiration: Vikings, Cyberpunk, and Magic, Oh My! This is a pure, uncut, 100% Shadowrun meets Norse mythology RPG of my own devising in the works here. I blame this particular theme largely on DarK_RaideR for introducing me to Shadowrun, ShadowLion for inspiring me through her Techno-Rangery sorcery and gamification vibe (thank you for letting me borrow from your world!), and that same pesky Cyber/Techno/Steampunk kick I've been on lately. This theme hearkened back to a particular Internet video that has been a relentless source of inspiration for me over the years and probably kick-started my interest in fitness to begin with almost a decade ago. That's right, Hail to the Techno-Viking!

Because maths and me don’t really get along, and time slips. I did the research, and this is actually my 20th challenge. Name also spelled correctly in title? Check. — Challenge Theme: Wommens. I’m too scattered to coalesce all my disparate goals into just one theme. Plus, from the title & teaser alone, I’ve already got 2 fandoms representing. So: let’s just roll with Badass Women and see how far I can carry that loose thread. — Google image search for badass elf: While I picture my handle with a bow or a blade and somewhere up high, this is probably much more of an accurate depiction of my personality elf-ified. Fire. Combat boots. Urban. I’d go for purple hair over pink. Vaguely gothy. Tatts. Plus, this elf doesn’t have gigundous boobs, and her outfit at least looks comfortable. -- As summer wanes and race season slides into its slow decline, I can’t help but look forward to Winter and what the next chapter in my story may bring. I feel like all of 2015’s big hurdles are behind me (except TM; but I’m not focusing on TM, lest I freak myself out re: possible hypothermia and tear gas) and I’m trying not to languish in the post-race-season doldrums. What I Have Left 2 virtual 10ks in September Tough Mudder in November Probably the Turkey Trot 4-miler on Thanksgiving Maybe one of the hot chocolate runs in December Whatever other virtual runs or rucks I have to do to beat the DH’s number of medals for the year For the remainder of this season (I’m calling either my last official road race of the year or December 31 the end of season - it remains to be seen when this will actually be), I want to continue doing things that bring me joy and keep me engaged, while forcing myself out of my comfort zone so I’ll actually accomplish the things I want to accomplish instead of frolicking in easy mode all willy-nilly like, as I am wont to do. What I Like Real life rucking badasses Rucking. Who knew? I’m still shocked. Since I’m liking rucking so much, I plan on continuing to do that while the weather holds out. I’ll be stuck inside all winter with only the treadmill for comfort, why miss out on prime fun time when I don’t have to? Plus: Ranger street cred. Who doesn’t want more of that? Will this help with my overall goals? I don’t know, but weight + distance can’t be a bad thing. So, On Mondays, We Ruck. I can only dream of being this badass when I’m her age Yoga. Yoga is fun, and my body needs it in order to accomplish the things it wants to achieve. Without yoga, I’m a hot mess of injuries and hobbles. Yoga is definitely staying, and I’ll still continue to try adding cool new poses to my arsenal, while working on building rock solid fundamentals. And, because I have not yet used her and she’s the OG woman badass (at least to me - this is the first identifiably physically strong woman in a move or on TV I looked at as a kid and went ‘I want that!’) Bodyweight exercises. My body and I both prefer bodyweight exercises over lifting weights. I need to remember this, stick with this, and go back to HIIT workouts with a video so I actually HI of the IT. I love me some Darebee workouts, but I have a tendency to do them at *my* pace, which is not the pace I should actually be going at. I say I should switch back to videos, but Darebee has released a cool new semi-immersive semi-game thing - Age Of Pandora - which I've started and am totally digging. I can do these workouts, plus make upgrades to my Avatar on top of doing other things. Maybe if I choose shorter-length HasFit videos and combo them with AoP chapters. Not sure how this is going to look yet. What I Really Need To Be Doing A goddamn pull-up. I know, I know, I was so gung-ho about getting a pull-up this summer … but then I chose not to work very hard for it. And I found other things I loved. And I have exercise ADHD. Plus, I’m not overly fond of doing hard things until they’re no longer that hard. I need to STFU and f-o-c-u-s. This needs to happen. If it takes keeping the pull-up bar out 24/7, it takes keeping the pull-up bar out. I need to do this, as my ruck schedule allows. Enough Said Working On Specific Skills That Will Help In OCRs - like rope climbing, monkey bars, wall climbs, and bucket carries. Monkey bars I can do and I can practice - I need to work on grip strength and other types of bar crossings (like skipping a bar, or jumping from bar to bar)Rope climbs are going to be tricky, since I don’t have access to a rope. What I do have access to is the Internet, with many suggestions on other things to do to ensure I at least build the right muscles (Onnit has a good video for this)It’s likely that I will always need help over walls, but I can practice hoisting myself up over lower walls so maybe I don’t need a boost for every single damn one. Parkour fundamentals would help hereBucket carries are the worst thing ever. But, I can buy a bucket, the garden in my building has rocks in it, and I could practice carrying them around the garden area. Don’t wannaBurpees. Everyone hates burpees, but I need to be able to do more in a row without absolutely killing my hip flexors Ummmm. Yeah. Building Endurance. Also boo. This winter, I need to do some targeted speed building on the treadmill and work on inclines to tackle hills. Pouting. —— Goal 1: Continue Working Out 4-5 days a week + Bonus Monday Ruck Day Yoga 2x Dedicated cardio or endurance work 1x Wildcard 1x - maybe get that OCR game Eric reminded me of? Or, HasFit HIIT videos In September, this is going to pan out as follows: Mondays: Ruck Day (+AoP, +squat challenge) Tuesdays: Yoga or bodyweight videos or cardio class (+AoP, +squat challenge) Wednesdays: Yoga or bodyweight videos (+AoP, +squat challenge) Thursdays: Yoga (+AoP, +squat challenge) Fridays: AoP, squat challenge (+ try to do something else active one weekend day) Saturdays: AoP, squat challenge (+ try to do something else active one weekend day) Sundays: AoP, squat challenge (+ try to do something else active one weekend day) Goal 2: Metrics Metrics. Matrix. They both start with M. I haven’t really deviated from this metric plan in over a year, and don’t see any reason to start. For those of you that are new to me, my metrics are based on those outlined in the Primal Blueprint by Mark Sisson. My metrics are as follows: 100 grams or under of carbs, 70 grams or over of protein, 100 grams or under of fat and around 1,500 calories. This plan seems to work for me, and if I stick to it, my weight stays where I want it and my body stays fueled without being sluggish. That said, I have recently begun carb loading for races and eat whatever my body is screaming at me it wants post races (generally a bigass steak and/or a face full of carbs). This seems to be working well, and I’ll be sticking with it. I also shoot for 64 ounces or so of water (2 refills of my water bottle + a coffee), and track my general activity and sleep with a Misfit Flash. I’m on My Fitness Pal and Fitbit. Goal 3: Biohacking This would be awesome, but I'm starting on a much smaller scale. I’ve already started my sleep biohacking - started September 1st. Gathered 1 week baseline readings: Check Week 1: Introduced white noise - Check Week 2: Introduced sleep mask - In Process Week 3: Add nightly meditation to the mix Week 4: Add melatonin 1 - 2 nights Week 5: Add daily magnesium supplements Week 6: Add fats right before bed (collagen or raw honey + krill oil + brain octane) Goal 4: The Minimalist Life It stands to reason that waking up in Raccoon City for the umpteenth time means you don't have a lot of crap you're worried about hauling around. I'm doubting Alice has a storage container somewhere. I have my wardrobe pretty dialed down for the summer season; I may need to do a little cold weather whittling here, and I may add a few pieces meant to replace less durable items. What I really need to focus on here is stuff in the ‘other shit’ category. I need to actually address the other shit taking up room on my shelves and in my closets. I need to reduce something (a closet or a shelving unit) by at least 20% per week here). To accomplish this goal, I’m taking part in a 30 Day Minimalist Game. Starting September 14, I will be getting rid of +1 item per day (Day 1: 1 item, Day 2: 2 items, Day 30: 30 items) to see how far I can take it. I may supplement with bigger purges as my impulses drag me. Gotta strike while the iron is hot. Goal 5: Arts & Crafts When I did a search for badass women who craft, for some reason Ripley came up in the results. I’ll take it! Finish the shawl and secret cross-stitch project I’m working onStart the baby blanket for my sisterAnd … since last challenge we were talking about wanting badges for adulting or Ranger Tasks, I think I’ll flex my graphic design skills and make some. The goal is to complete 1 digital version a week based on my fellow Rangers’ goals and/or accomplishments. If this turns out well, these may assume corporeal form some time down the road. Mini Challenge Feats Endurance Feat - 10k ruck with 20lbs in my pack if this week falls within September - if not, some other type of rucking - maybe a mileage total to hit for the week. Match Wolf for a little PvP action?Strength Feat - For this week, concentrate daily on pull-ups or upping the strength in my ankles/calves to increase my effectiveness in balance poses (depending on which side of my body has DOMs).Speed Feat - 10k for time if this week falls within September - if not, something else for time. Something for time. Combat Feat - Go have a climbing or archery date with the hubbs.Healing Feat - Work on my little fascia daily this week - my jaw connectors and head connectors are always tense; work on loosening these babies.

"Hunters once prowled the wilderness and wastelands, taking big risks for even bigger rewards. You're no outlaw — at least, not anymore — but making your own luck has always meant bending the rules." "If you learn nothing else, learn this: when a Hunter takes up the cloak of a dead comrade, this is a vow." - Hardcase Cloak, Destiny. If the last challenge was intended to be "new, more fun and dynamic," this one will be the most epic, life-altering, and most dynamic yet. Featuring all sorts of side missions, bounties, and achievements, my goal is to allow myself to choose my own adventure as I go, picking up activities as I have the time and motivation. My Main Quest is to be the most Bad-Ranger-Ass version of myself possible and to keep moving forward with an aim to gamify and nerdify daily life, injecting a measure of excitement and adventure to break up the drudgery of mortal reality. I have more or less made a routine of good nutrition, regular attendance to CrossFit, tracking all of my meals on MyFitnessPal, and have attempted some small life hacks with a positive overall effect on my day to day. Now it is crunch time though, and the Hunter is never satisfied with "good enough." Starting weight: 194 lbs. Maximum pullups: 8 strict. Goal: 10. Requires reevaluation. Mission 0-1: Path of the Hunter (+3 CON) Follow meal & nutrition model as prescribed, primarily relying on whole foods and breaking the junk food trend.Adhere to Control Day protocols on days that I do not workout.Bonus Quest: Before & After pictures.Mission 0-2: Path of the Drifter (+2 STR, +4 DEX) Practice double-unders once per week. Follow The 20 Pull-up Challenge program twice per week.Attempt a Survival Parkour™ technique once every two weeks minimum.Mission 0-3: Path of the Nomad (+3 STA) Conduct three (3) Long-Range Reconnaissance Patrol missions (minimum of 3km) with a weighed rucksack during the challenge.Bonus Sub Quest: Build a GoRuck style brick for rucking.Return to the Rock Climb two (2) times before challenge ends.Life Mission: Life-Hacking v1.0 for Growth and Profit (+2 WIS, +1 CHA) Adhere to debt repayment ($500 per month minimum), savings (automated through e-banking), and budget (no frivolity or major gear purchases). Drink a Bulletproof Chai tea three (3) times weekly.F.lux may only be disabled after hours for two (2) nights per week.Skill Mission 0-1: Surviving the Frontier [Wilderness Lore, level 2.5] Adhere to Wilderness Lore level 2.5 & 3 curriculum.Study one survival subject twice weekly as per outline. Spend minimum of 30 minutes per two weeks engaging in a practicum on this subject.Skill Mission 0-2: Multi-Tasking All The Things Three (3) DuoLingo lessons per week.Practice photography techniques weekly.[Rise of the Vanguard] Achievement: Press [X] to hack the Lock Box... Completing this challenge will award the epic drop... something yet to be determined. Challenge Inspiration: Destiny's Hunter, Star Wars: The Old Republic's Bounty Hunter, and all of those wasteland-walking, outpost-raiding, bounty-chasing hunters who make it their business of thriving among the shady vestiges of society where anything can happen and they must constantly be on the top of their game. It isn't enough to merely survive; one must thrive in even the most adverse of conditions. That means we're going to continue building upon the foundation of functional fitness and skills I've started, constantly adapting, improvising, and improving my abilities to become the most resilient, capable, and adaptable version of myself possible.