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Sweating it up on my first military deployment so time to make an official Nerd Fitness challenge out of it. Since I'm in the desert let's make it a desert level from Super Mario 64. The quest is on to earn 5 stars from Shifting Sand Land! Hot sands, mysterious temples and physical hardships await! Each of the 4 weeks will focus on a different star’s objectives with a bonus 5th one that takes place throughout the entire challenge. Each week consists of: -4 Strength-training sessions -3 Running sessions -Weekly objectives (sessions can count toward objectives) If I complete every session and that week’s objective I earn the star of the week. 1st Star: Shining Atop The Pyramid – Pyramid workouts (STAR UNLOCKED!) In order to reach the star at the top of the pyramid I must incorporate a pyramid-style of workouts. This week’s objective is 2 pyramid bodyweight workouts. One for upper body and one for lower body. 2nd Star: In The Talons Of The Big Bird – Plyometrics workouts (FAILED) To get to the star out of the bird's grasp I gotta get my jump on like Mario. This week’s objective is doing 2 plyometric leg workouts. 3rd Pyramid Puzzle – Schoolwork To solve the Pyramid Puzzle I must prioritize my current college courses. This week I will ensure to get at least 1 hour of study/assignment time in a night before shows/videogames etc. 4th Star: Stand Tall On The Four Pillars/Boss Fight – So much running In order for Mario to get his ass up the 4 pillars he’s gotta run and run fast. This week’s objective is 1 interval session and 1 sprint session. In this Mario64 level if you run up the 4 pillars you unlock the boss fight. So if I can get this week’s objectives done early enough I too can unlock the boss fight! In order to take him out and get star #4 I have to get my 5K run time under 22 minutes. Bonus 5th Star: Free Flying For 8 Red Coins – Pullups In every Mario64 Level there are 8 red coins hidden throughout the level. I will count single-session consecutive pullups as red coins; therefore by the end of this challenge I hope to be able to do 8 strict-form pullups in a row. This star can be achieved at any time throughout the challenge. Star Counter: 1/5