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Main Quest I will be a primal ultra trail runner. There is no try, During the end of the last challenge I read the Primal Blueprint and really agree with most of the book. I have been eating primally/paleo for about 9 nine weeks now and continue to do that. I love slow running on the trails and want to keep pushing to see how far I can run on them. Last challenge I ran 40k on the trails and have signed up for a trail race on November 2 for 50k (31 miles) with an elevation change of 5000 feet. During this challenge I have a 5 mile night trail race Oct 12 and a 5k road race Oct 13. Missions 1) Primal Blueprint Law 3: Move frequently at a slow pace Do 16000 endurance METs during the challenge. Last challenge I got up to 6:45 running time in one week. Since I want to broaden my endurance workouts, I have moved to METs for this goal to target an approximate 6 hours of running but allow biking and walking too. This means a target of 2500 METS for five weeks and 1000 METs for one rest week. I will use the following METs/minute converions (running: 8, biking: 5, lawn mower: 5, walking: 4, raking: 2). STA +5 2) Primal Blueprint Law 4: Lift heavy things Do 5 strength training workouts during the challenge. My strength training has taken a dip as I tried to get more focused on running. Need to refocus on that some to make a solid base before I do lots of strength training in the winter. STR +3 3) Primal Blueprint Law 5: Sprint Once In A While Do 5 sprinting workouts during the challenge. Even though I love to run slow, I need to push my limits more often. DEX +3 Side Quest Primal Blueprint Law 2: Avoid Poisonous Things Track all primal diet deviations. Last challenge I wanted to avoid deviations. This challenge I want to allow myself some deviations, but I know that can be a slippery slope so I will track all the deviations so they don't get out of hand. +3 CON Life Quest Primal Blueprint Law 10: Use Your Brain Make a TODO list every work day. My work is going to just get more hectic as our 2 year project approaches its deadline and my never ending pile of work always has new items added and priorities changing and I need to stay on top of that to make sure I am working on most important things. +1 WIS Starting Stats LVL: 10, STR: 10.5, DEX: 12, STA: 20, CON: 4.5, WIS: 7.5, CHA: 6.25 Motivational Quote Do or do not. There is no try.