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After a few years off, many chronic and on-going health problems, still to be resolved, I am back. Each challenge, I have pushed myself and either achieved my goal or come close, however this time is different. This time I need to find balance between my physical health and my fitness goals. Each of these pull me in competing directions and fitness always wins at the expense of my physical well-being with frequent injuries and reoccurring fatigue. With this in mind my goals need to show this and need to alter this mind set. I was set in a guild when I was last active in the forums, as a assassin, however, no longer able to do yoga, I am not sure where I fit, I don't want to feel like I am less then others as I can not and should not do certain activities, as this is an area of my life I am still struggling with. I like the idea of being a rebel where I can do a little of everything as I can no longer focus my skills on a single area until I heal my joints and my overall health. Main Quest I am always challenging myself and pushing my limits, this year has been know as the year of adventure! - I have signed up and am finishing my first half marathon in early July! - I am completing an 3 day, 54km hike in September with my best friend and my husband. - I leave on the trip of a life time in November and trekking Everest Base Camp. Goal 1 - mandatory rest days I will rest at least 1 day a week from all planned exercise for the full four weeks. Goal 2 - focus on getting out rather than distance. Stop if pain reaches an 8 out of 10! With my half-marathon fast approaching (July 3rd), I keep pushing myself despite my extremely painful joints and reoccurring illnesses. I know and am confident in my ability to complete the race in a decent time, so instead of beating myself up if I don't complete the distance on the PLAN each day I need to ensure that I just GET OUT! If the pain is too serve and over an 8 (with 10 being eaten by a shark), then I stop, regardless of the plan, my feelings or how far I then need to walk home. Goal 3 - Complete all of my physio workouts For 3 weeks I will complete all set workouts from my physio at least 3 days a week. I have been slack and this has impacted my other workouts and this needs to be prioritised. Goal 4 - No alcohol or grains This is a bet with my husband that we have had now for 2 weeks and it finishes at the end of June - I just can't forget it as I HATE to loose. I have a few big events coming up and this will get more difficult, however, I am hoping that as we are doing it together this will be the easiest goal to achieve.