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I’ve got 9 weeks until the Super Spartan I signed up for. I am also moving to another country 3 days after that. So my main quest this challenge is going to be further preparing for the Super and I’ll have a little side quest of getting things done to prepare for my big move. It’s going to be crazy, I am going to be busy, time is going to fly by! Last challenge I had a rough go after the halfway point, it looked like this: Week 1: 87% Week 2: 87% Week 3: 80% Week 4: 40% Week 5: 53% Week 6: 67% So this challenge I am going to add an extra rule in order to hopefully motivate me to keep at it throughout weeks 4-6. I am going to have to a minimum of 80% each week in order to pass that week. If I don’t get 80% I fail and get nothing for that week. I think it will work because I love seeing my stat points increase. I also need to post notes everywhere to remind myself that if I don’t put in all the effort I won’t get the points. SO my goals this challenge…. 1. Workout 3x per week. (STR: 2 DEX:1) I am changing up my workouts a little this go round. I love Love LOVE lifting heavy things but I need more practice lifting and moving my own body around. Once I relocate I am 95% sure I won’t have access to (and won’t be able to afford) a gym and weights so I will have to get a bodyweight routine under way. Instead of only barbell training I am adding my pull ups back in as well as some serious burpee work! Oh and hand stand practice too!!! I will have to separate my workouts in to barbells and bodyweights because I don’t have time in the mornings for bodyweight stuff. AM – Squats & Deadlifts PM – Pull ups, Burpees, & Hand stands 2. Run 2x per week. (STA:2) I don’t overly enjoy lots of running but I still need to keep doing it in order to be able to run the Super. I’m dropping down to 2 runs per week and I am pretty sure all the burpees from goal 1 will add some extra conditioning too. I will be doing 1 hill sprint type run and 1 long trail run each week. 3. 6 cups VEGETABLES every day. (CON:2 CHA:2) I had a food goal last challenge and I sucked at it….mostly because it was too vague and I allowed myself to throw in too many ifs, ands, and buts. This time I am really simplifying it. I am not sure if 6 cups will be way too much so I may tweak this goal after a few weeks. The plan with this goal is to eat all the veggies first so that I will be satisfied enough not to want any other snacky crap later on. 4. Post in my NF Academy battle log 4x per week. (CHA:1 WIS:1) I love the NF Academy women and have been slacking on my interactions with that forum. I want to keep this a big part of my life because it is a huge motivation for me to keep conquering my goals. When I am actively participating in the forums I am very successful with my goals so this should be a win/win. And then to prepare for my big move…..(WIS:2) - Change all addresses so my mail doesn’t get lost - Sell my futon - Sell my truck...stupid truck sell!!! - Move my horse and my dog :’( - Get extra insurance - Pack/purge more crap This is all stuff that needs to get done and in order to motivate me to get it done sooner rather than later (when I will be panicking) I am going to give 1 point for every 3 things I get done. Mini Challenge: I am going to participate as much as possible as long as it isn’t interfering with my other goals. So here we go again! LETS DO THIS!!!! **Any suggestions, critiquing, and comments are appreciated**

Hey guys! It's a new year and that means a new look at how I lived last year. I've decided that I want to be able to sign up for the Marines either before or on my birthday. So I only have four months to be ready. I can do this! Also I have a Super Spartan I have to get ready for that'll be starting Jan. 25, and I'll be running with another Nerd, the fabulous, Badass, and totally hardcore AWKWARDACTIVE!! And I'm really determined not to do a single freaking Burpee, or slow down AwkwardActive. Goal 1: Train 3x a week: My training goal for this challenge is: 50 FULL pushups 100 Hanging Leg Raises 2 Chin ups 50 Squats with 100# sandbag A+: Surpass at least two A: Accomplished goal F: Failed set goals Goal 2: Exercise and Stretch Concho Everyday: This should be simple enough, I'll obviously postpone this goal when I'm gone to my race. A+: Complete goal and take Concho hiking 2+x a week A: Complete Goal F: Miss two days Goal 3: Workout my Brain: This is my discipline, for me, anything mental related is hard. I have a really short attention span to certain things and tend to zone out when bored. Like Walter Mitty (awesome movie!). A+: Memorize "The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poe, something I've always wanted to do! A: Work and study everyday. F: Nothing. Goal 4: Grip Strength: If I want to achieve what I've been dreaming to do, then I need the grip of Hercules. I want to learn how to rock climb after all. A+: Hold onto the bar past a minute. A: 1 minute F: Not even a minute. Life Goal: Finish the Super Spartan. Ready to make this year the most memorable of my life!