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Main Quest: Complete the Coast to Coast Challenge! Goal #1: I am training for my first half marathon which will take place on September 6th at Disneyland. So I have decided to start running more frequently. STR +2, DEX +1 Mondays: 6:30AM for 4 Miles Tuesday: 5:30AM for 4 Miles Wednesday: 5:30AM for 4 Miles Thursday: 5:30AM for 4 Miles Friday: 5:30AM for 4 Miles Saturday: 5:30AM for 4 Miles A >32 B >29 C >25 D >22 F <16 Goal #2: Sunday is increasing my miles. I can run up to 6 miles but I have never pushed myself to go past that. So I must!!! STA +2, DEX +1 April 19 = 5 Miles April 26 = 6 Miles May 3 = 6 Miles May 10 = 7 Miles May 17 = 7 Miles May 24 = 7 Miles A >6 B >5 D >4 F <3 Goal #3: I've decided to stop drinking coffee and soda and begin drinking tea. Problem is that I really, really hate tea. But I figured I would give it a shot. This will have a cheat based system for this goal because I tend to fail when I don't have it. Now I don't have to drink tea if I don't want to. BUT if there is a day that I want a coffee or a soda I will be going for tea. CON +1 Grade Scale: Week 1: 3 cheats Week 2: 2 cheats Week 3: 2 cheats Week 4: 1 cheats Week 5: 1 cheats Week 6: 0 cheats A >33 B > 30 C > 27 D > 24 F <21 Life Goal: Since I will be running a lot I will need to care for my face and my feet. I don't want nasty feet or pimples. So for the next 42 days I will learn to care for my body. This means cleaning my face before bed, brushing my teeth, and putting crème and socks before bed. CON +2, CHA +2 A >38 B >34 C >30 D >26 F <25

My Fifth NF Challenge GOAL ONE: RUNNING. WEEK 1: HALF MARATHON. I'm running in the Lansing Half Marathon (my first) on Sunday, April 21, 2013. My first challenge goal is to have a solid final week of preparation and to run a great race. Things to do in Week 1: · Complete 3 easy training runs plus stretching · Get at least 6.5 hours of sleep each night · Drink at least 48 ounces of water each day · Eat more healthy carbohydrates and minimize junk food · Complete 3 or more self-massage sessions · Get a haircut and trim beard and nails · Charge my GPS watch · Prepare a race day checklist · Study and visit the race course · Pick up race materials at the expo on Saturday. WEEKS 2–6 Week 2 will be primarily rest and recovery from the half marathon, with 2 easy runs at most. For the remainder of the challenge, I will maintain a weekly base of 10–15 miles in 3 or 4 runs. I will also look into upcoming races and develop a plan for my next running event. GOAL TWO: STRENGTH (WEEKS 2–6) After the half marathon I will switch gears and focus on strength for the remainder of the challenge. My goal is to get in at least 3 solid workouts each week (sufficient length and intensity to get good and sweaty). I will also increase my overall calorie intake and be sure to eat plenty of protein. GOAL THREE: CROSS-TRAINING (WEEKS 2–6) I'm going to get my bike ready to ride, complete with a seat for the one-year-old. My goal is to ride at least once in each of the last five weeks, including riding to and from work at least once during the challenge. I will also do at least three sessions of jumping rope during the challenge. GOAL FOUR: GROOMING Inspired by Shukar's last challenge, I will trim my beard at least once every week. BONUS ITEMS · Keep my cell phone charged, with no low-battery warnings for the whole six weeks · Attend health support group meetings at work and contribute · Go swimming and try laps · Hike a nature trail