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"Hello Guys and Girls... I'm back!" I just couldn't help myself... whenever I hear the words "I'm back" I think of the scene in Independence Day where the dad tells the aliens, "Hello Boys! I'm baaaack!" (2:08 in the clip) Luckily I'm not in the fight of my life, and there are no aliens. There are also the iconic words of Arnold, "I'll be back." Here is a compilation if you can't remember them. Any similar sentiments in other movies/scenes you can think of? Don't be shy, share them here. Didn't really plan on this being the theme, but *shrug* it is as good as any to start a challenge again after being off Nerd Fitness for about a year. I took a break from a lot of things though. For as much as there were changes a lot stayed the same however. We're still homeschooling; I'm still shooting; I never got around to sword training but hoping to change that now... We can catch up during the challenge ahead, because you know I like chatting and using this as a sort of diary to boot. I would really like to catch up with you. So the deal behind my training is (there might be smidges of t.m.i. in the paragraph ahead - be warned): I do it to keep strong and be able to keep up with two teenager boys, as well as join hubby on longer shooting days and just enjoy life in general with him/them. Obviously if I'm fit, strong, healthy and can think, I can tackle life a whole lot better. Certain times I'm not going to feel like training, and that's ok, but I would prefer to get something in, rather than nothing. Then again, that time of the month I often skip the whole week as I seem to be going into peri-menopause, and although I don't have a lot of symptoms, what I have is enough, I don't have to force myself through exercise when I'm not up to it. I don't have to prove anything to anyone, and I'm comfortable in my own skin now. Strength Training: Mondays: Warm Up: Star Jumps 20x High Knees X Elbows 20x Training: Deadlifts 3x5 @ 24kg; 2x5 @ 30kg; 1x5 @ 34kg (this set is a new addition) The Arnold Presses and Skull Crushers form a mini-circuit. I do 5 of each for 3 sets. So 5 AP's followed directly with SC's as one set. Arnold Presses (huh, the video above fits right in now) 2x5kg db Skull Crushers (standing with dumbbell above my head) 1x5kg db Side Lunges (are on their own - not part of a circuit) 2x10 Pushups (knees at this stage) and Mountain Climbers also form a mini-circuit. I do 5 PU's, followed directly with 10 MC's (each leg 10) as one set. I do this for 3 sets. Pushups (knees are fine if I'm tired) 5x Mountain Climbers (each leg) 10x Cool Down: Hang at least 1x5sec, but try for more. This is more to stretch my back than anything else. Downward Dog walkout-cobra stretch-walkin-up Sit-Twist stretch Fridays: Warm Up: Star Jumps 20x High Knees X Elbows 20x Training: Walking Lunges (preferably outside) with Farmer's Carry: 2x10 @ 2x5kg db Dumbbell Halo's (straight arms above my head): 2x10 @ 1x5kg db Tire Jump Squats (or just broad jump squats depending on the weather) 1x10 Scapular Pulls 1x5 Cool Down: Downward Dog walkout-cobra stretch-walkin-up Sit-Twist stretch Sword Training: I can't remember whether I've bought the decorative sword before I left NF, but I bought a Stainless Steel sabre like sword for a steal at a local security shop. Rocco will be helping me with footwork and other movements, as well as teach me how to duel. *Insert big eyes and one very wary mom* He is still taking fencing lessons and although his epeé training (attacks and parries) is a lot different than "old military style sabre fencing", the footwork and some things are the same. He is so looking forward to us training together on a Saturday. I'm... carefully optimistic with a dash of apprehension 🤔. In later months I'm going to mix the "military sabre" with a bit of "Han Dao". I've worked out a rough 34 week plan in general, but herewith the first 4-5 weeks. Pretty mundane. I'm going to train left and right to balance things out as much as I can. Don't know if I can do it, or will just confuse myself. Saturdays: One Handed Cut & Thrust Sword Warm Up: Star Jumps 20x Scabbard: unsheathe / sheathe (safely) 20x Footwork: Fwd/Back steps 20x Step Lunge 10x Advanced Lunge 10x Basics: Wrist Circles (small to big to small - clockwise - anticlockwise) 20x Wrist Waggles (left to right; up and down) 20x Cuts 1 and 2 (but try the wrap the brain technique from Han Dao) 20x each I think that's it.

So in the course of four years, I managed to lose everything I had through a bad run of luck that's still going on. This included my cat, a stressful but very well paying job, both a man I loved and the man I was engaged to (but didn't love as much) and my loved MX-5 Miata. I'm trying to rebuild my life. Due to the San Bernardino, California shootings, part of this includes going into law enforcement. To do this, I have to pass the physical fitness test for Arizona. The run is going to kill me. Also because of where I live and my night shift job, I've had a hard time finding good female friends. I've also had a hard time finding a boyfriend/potential future partner simply because a lot of the guys find me intimidating or something. I guess I shouldn't have put "I read the Economist for fun." on my dating site profile, but it's true. So my goals seem to be: Pass the Phoenix/Tucson PD fitness test with at least a 40%. I'm a female in the 40 - 49 bracket. Find one or two girlfriends. Not like that! Get your mind out of the gutter. Pick up a steady boyfriend. Okay, you can go back to the gutter now. I do HEMA, and would like to start hiking around here. I would also like to go into Aikido, and maybe pistol shooting as well. I also run, and used to do Tae Kwon Do. Non-fitness wise, I like girly stuff (clothes, makeup, facials, etc), writing, reading and dry humor. Oh, and travel. Scotland, especially.

heyyy everyone. so my unit has some slots open for a three day competition for the german armed forces proficiency badge. and, well, i want it. it's pretty cool looking, and i would earn the title of bad-ass. but, i have NO idea how to get ready for it (in the most efficient way possible). here is what i know about this three day ass-kicking: 200 meter swim in 7 minutes 100 meter sprint in 16 seconds 75 meter sprint in 12.4 seconds 1000 meter sprint in 5:30 minutes 100 meter swim in 2:10 minutes 3000 meter run in 18:30 minutes 1000 meter swim in 28 minutes 12k ruckmarch in 120 minutes with 35 lbs. aaand some kind of weight lifting equivalent to your body weight (so either bench pressing, squating, or dead-lifting 160lbs. i'm assuming bench pressing). plus pistol shooting (6 shots on target at 25meters). i know what to do for the last two, but the rest?! especially the swimming. i swam as a kid, but only splashing around. i CAN swim, just not very well. so, shoot! what do i do to prepare for this? also, i have NO idea when it is... let's just say it's in august.