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*Placeholder* “Welcome back to the fray, Wild Wolf, we’ve been expecting you..†Yeeeeaaaaaahhhhhhh buddy!!! Its 2016 and the new formats are FULLY under way and I could NOT be more excited. Lots of movement in my life right now, but besides the chance to do a Ninja Warrior type deal in February, I have a Quidditch try out in Austin for the Lonestar Quidditch Club on the 16th of this month...that’s 14 days away!!! Originally, I had to be put on a waiting list to see if I was ever able to even try out. So, I left it up to chance. If I made the list, I would try out. There’s nothing to lose and the team captain I’ve been in contact with, Mollie, said there are a few players that live in DFW that travel for games and whatnot. That made me feel a little better. First things first, I just need to get down there, make the team and then worry about the details later. I’ve been somewhat lazy the last couple weeks but more so because LIFE has just been busy outside the comforts of the Ranger Guild. I have a lot to do before the 16th and NO time to do it in. Basically, burpees will become my best friend to quickly add some stamina to this wolflean body. Man, am I excited about this opportunity! Now, I haven’t made the team yet, I still need to showcase my Wild Wolf skills and hopefully they like what they see. I could care less what position they put me in, but it sounds like I'll end up trying out for the Seeker. Mollie told me they have no one for the Seeker position so I told her that's what I want. She explained it's one of the hardest spots to play. I told her, bring it! So, I found a google doc guide that actually explains ways to become a great Seeker with practice drills and tips on how to play the position successfully. I've been studying this guide since yesterday when I found it . However, if Seeker doesn't pan out, any chance to play would be great! I want to score with the quaffle, catch the damn snitch or bludgeon my way to victory . If and when I make the team, I will be purchasing a broom, more than likely, this as a reward. For anyone going, what the hell? Here is a link to the main website with the rules of RL Quidditch. And yes, you read correctly, REAL LIFE QUIDDITCH. Writing is something else that I will continue to do during the course of each challenge and I will regular put updated links to my battle log for your leisurely, reading pleasures. My main story right now is Urban Wolf, go check it out, here. My goal is by the time 2016 ends, I will have written an entire book and will be looking at self publishing options to get my story out there. All it takes is the right person to see it and read it . I went the easy route and decided not to theme this challenge and just stick to the basics. There’s a lot that needs to be done and I don’t want to overwhelm myself with unnecessary details at the moment. So, without further ado, let us move gingerly onto the goals. Goal #1: Find your Focus My workout regime has been almost non-existent since completing my Spartan Race. This, is unacceptable and needs to be fixed quick! As of right now, I will be messing around with the Spartan WOD’s and continuing that because it's a lot of BW focus and then I can throw in my kettlebells when I'm feeling froggy. This does NOT mean that me working with this program is set in stone. This is to make sure that during the next 4-weeks, that I find something that DOES work and stick with it. Consistency is key and I will push and claw and fight my way to maintain that balance. Possible Points: +2 STR, +2 DEX, +1 STA Goal #2: Maintain Balance Handbalancing!!!!! BRO CROW POSE!!!! By my word, I said I would be dabbling into handbalancing this challenge and I’m excited about it. This will be an interesting goal because I still feel like I’m rehabbing my right wrist, but I’ll make do and work within the confines of my “injuryâ€. The goal is to start with the crow and work my way to getting that down for a 15 second hold before I move onto something else. In addition to the 15 second hold crow pose hold, I would like to pull off a Bro Crow pose before the 4-weeks ends. Also, I want to see what my max HSPU is along with HS hold (against the wall) and then beat those numbers before the challenge ends. Practice for 30 min total a week or 3 days at 10 min a day. *Edited 01/11/16* Possible Points: +1 STR, +2 DEX Goal #3: Study your Quidditch Bible Since verbally right now, I'll be trying out for the Seeker position, that's what I want to focus on. I need to go get a PVC pipe to practice running while “mounted†and then, use that Seeker Guide as my Quidditch Bible for the remaining time before the weekend of tryouts. I'll utilize all the help I can get to practice some of the drills because they sound fun! What am I saying, this WHOLE thing sounds fun! Study. Practice. Utilize. Seek. Run Seeker/Quidditch drills 1x a week minimum. Possible Points: +1 DEX, +1 STA, +1 WIS Goal #4: Sleep well, Young Prince I think this may be the...4th or 5th time I’ve added a sleeping goal someway or another. But, SLEEP is super important. Actually, the path towards optimal health ALWAYS starts with sleep. When reading an article from MovNat’s founder and all around badass, Erwan Lacorre, he mentioned the 4 most important things for optimal health, and in this particular order: Sleeping Pooping (got this covered with my new squatty potty!) Eating/Diet Exercise The goal would be to get an average of 8 hours a night, but nap time is ALWAYS an option during the day. So, at 8 hours a day, 7 days a week, I should be getting around 56 hours of sleep a week. I’m lucky if I hit 50 hours. With the new schedule and events coming up, I need to make sure my body is sharp and my mind sharper. So, average 8+ hours a day including nap time or a total of 56+ hours a week. Let’s get snoozing!! Possible Points: +2 CON, +2 WIS This challenge in its simplicity may seem somewhat boring compared to past stuff I’ve done, but I’m all business at the moment and want to start 2016 off the right way. Focused, Balanced, with broom between my legs and plenty of R&R to save the world because it sure as shit ain’t saving itself. Wolf "Let the Boomstick do the talking."