Artemis Prime Posted August 19, 2020 Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 Greetings, Nerds! There is a hint of fall in the air in Pennsylvania today, and I'm thinking about what sort of fitness goals I'm going to set for myself this winter to stay active once my summer adventures come to an end. And so I proudly reveal to you, my quest to master Middle Earth: On September 1st I will be starting my Walk to Mordor. Here is Steve's article on walking, including walking to Mordor with a document to track if you want to follow along: https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/walking/. Once the Chin Up Challenge is done, I'll tackle the Lord of the Rings workout, which is awesome, and can be found here: https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/the-lord-of-the-rings-workout-one-plan-to-rule-them-all/. The workout is designed to be done in three super sets, which looks insane to me. I'll be doing them as three separate workouts. Lastly, once I'm in a routine with the above two goals, I'll think about adding in some ring work to start working towards a L-Sit and truly become THE LORD OF THE RINGS! Thanks for following along, looking forward to saving Middle Earth with you all! 5 Quote "For God did not give us a spirit of fear; but a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline". - 2 Timothy 1:7 "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." -Gandalf Link to comment
Loveable_Bouncer Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 Heyo! Welcome to the forums saw your post on prime! Can't wait to watch you or fall adventure! Here is also an accountability group based on walk to mordor: ( not crazy active at the moment, but people are happy to see updates especially in their interests) 1 Quote Link to comment
Artemis Prime Posted August 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 9 hours ago, Bouncer_the_Lovable said: Heyo! Welcome to the forums saw your post on prime! Can't wait to watch you or fall adventure! Here is also an accountability group based on walk to mordor: ( not crazy active at the moment, but people are happy to see updates especially in their interests) Thanks for the support! And thank you for pointing me in the direction of the group, I'll go introduce myself! Quote "For God did not give us a spirit of fear; but a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline". - 2 Timothy 1:7 "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." -Gandalf Link to comment
Artemis Prime Posted August 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 I know the group linked in Bouncer's post has a spreadsheet, but I'd already made my own log before I found it, so if anyone wants to use that one, here's the link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1b34QzI52yHmKvgxT2otzbuj4sxRoYXhrnTFZ1DWYtyk/edit?usp=sharing Just duplicate the Log Template sheet, rename it with your name, and start logging! The progress is copied from the Walk to Mordor app, which I also highly recommend. Looks like this: If anyone downloads the app and wants to be friends with me, I'm on there as Artemis Prime. 1 Quote "For God did not give us a spirit of fear; but a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline". - 2 Timothy 1:7 "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." -Gandalf Link to comment
Artemis Prime Posted August 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 I started rereading The Hobbit last night in the spirit of this challenge. I forgot how much singing there is. I'm going to launch a petition to make The Hobbit: A Musical Journey to the Lonely Mountain on Broadway. 4 1 Quote "For God did not give us a spirit of fear; but a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline". - 2 Timothy 1:7 "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." -Gandalf Link to comment
Artemis Prime Posted August 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 Bilbo and co. just made it to Rivendell. Tolkien's first description of Elrond: "He was as noble and fair in face as an elf-lord, as strong as a warrior, as wise as a wizard, as venerable as a king of dwarves, and as kind as summer." How's that for #goals? Also, I really appreciate that Tolkien puts kindness right up there with strength and wisdom for desirable traits. 3 Quote "For God did not give us a spirit of fear; but a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline". - 2 Timothy 1:7 "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." -Gandalf Link to comment
Elastigirl Posted August 22, 2020 Report Share Posted August 22, 2020 On 8/21/2020 at 8:06 AM, Artemis Prime said: I started rereading The Hobbit last night in the spirit of this challenge. I forgot how much singing there is. I'm going to launch a petition to make The Hobbit: A Musical Journey to the Lonely Mountain on Broadway. In previous readings, I admit , I skimmed through the songs. In my last re-read, I slowed down and read them and really enjoyed them. 2 Quote Wisdom 22.5 Dexterity 13 Charisma 15 Strength 21 Constitution-13 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind' Luke 10; 27 Link to comment
Artemis Prime Posted August 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 Challenge kicks off tomorrow! To increase the nerdiness quotient (if I haven't already maxxed that out) I decised to bust out my old Middle Earth: the Wizards cards and get them in on the action. Tried to set up my hazard and resource decks to reflect the fellowship's journey. Not sure exactly how this is all going to work, but here are Frodo and Sam all set to leave Bag End tomorrow. 3 Quote "For God did not give us a spirit of fear; but a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline". - 2 Timothy 1:7 "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." -Gandalf Link to comment
Dionysus Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 I'll accompany you on your walk to Mordor. Being a creature who likes her comforts, I walk at a leisurely pace. Shall I record my steps here or in the group chat on Facebook? 1 Quote Link to comment
Artemis Prime Posted September 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 11 minutes ago, Dionysus said: Shall I record my steps here or in the group chat on Facebook? Welcome! Feel free to move at whatever pace you want. I'm tracking all my steps, not just dedicated walks, so that will give me some extra mileage. Log your miles here (or in the spreadsheet or app). I was just using the group chat to help people find this thread. 1 Quote "For God did not give us a spirit of fear; but a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline". - 2 Timothy 1:7 "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." -Gandalf Link to comment
Edgedancer Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 It sounds fun! I think I'll be joining you starting today. Does running count? I like that you have many intermediate landmarks on your spreadsheet, as I'm not sure I can get to Rivendell by the end of the year! 2 Quote Current challenge "Failure is the mark of a life well lived." - Brandon Sanderson, Oathbringer. Link to comment
Artemis Prime Posted September 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 @Edgedancer Welcome to the Fellowship! You can set whatever goals you want for yourself as far as what counts or not, but I say Frodo's miles include horseback and canoe, (and a tiny bit on Eagle) so any forward progress is good in my book. The intermediate landmarks really do a lot to make it feel like you're making progress. I want to add some in between Rivendell and Bag End for the return trip, but unless someone really is planning to fly by eagle, I figure I have lots of time before that becomes an issue. 1 Quote "For God did not give us a spirit of fear; but a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline". - 2 Timothy 1:7 "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." -Gandalf Link to comment
Artemis Prime Posted September 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 Wanted to make it to Tookland yesterday. Didn't quite get there, (3.5 miles)but I'll make it today! 3 Quote "For God did not give us a spirit of fear; but a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline". - 2 Timothy 1:7 "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." -Gandalf Link to comment
Elastigirl Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 27 minutes ago, Artemis Prime said: Wanted to make it to Tookland yesterday. Didn't quite get there, (3.5 miles)but I'll make it today! Almost there! Quote Wisdom 22.5 Dexterity 13 Charisma 15 Strength 21 Constitution-13 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind' Luke 10; 27 Link to comment
Dionysus Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 Two miles yesterday 😎 1 Quote Link to comment
Edgedancer Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 @Artemis Prime You're right! So I counted running yesterday. No eagle flying for me though, so you probably have more than a year to add landmarks on the return trip! When I wanted to log my miles yesterday I saw you hadn't done it yet, and being the first one to use the sheet was intimidating. I saw that you added a sheet for me (or... Did I?) but I can't modify it. Do you know if you can give me modification rights? If not I will make a copy. I added you on the app! 2 Quote Current challenge "Failure is the mark of a life well lived." - Brandon Sanderson, Oathbringer. Link to comment
Artemis Prime Posted September 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 @EdgedancerI added you on the spreadsheet after I saw you on the other group. I locked the template so nobody accidentally messes it up, but I didn't know if that would prevent people from duplicating it, so I figured I'd give you a bump there. Meant to give anyone editing rights, didn't realize that I hadn't. You should be good to go now! P.S. Feel free to change your sheet name if you want to go by something else! Quote "For God did not give us a spirit of fear; but a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline". - 2 Timothy 1:7 "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." -Gandalf Link to comment
Edgedancer Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 Yes, perfect! Thank you for adding me yesterday Now I'll be able to log a nice 0 for today if I don't go out ^^ Quote Current challenge "Failure is the mark of a life well lived." - Brandon Sanderson, Oathbringer. Link to comment
Dionysus Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 2 miles today 1 Quote Link to comment
Artemis Prime Posted September 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 @Dionysus I made you a sheet in the spreadsheet if you want to see your intermediate milestones. You are 1 mile from Tookland! Quote "For God did not give us a spirit of fear; but a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline". - 2 Timothy 1:7 "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." -Gandalf Link to comment
Artemis Prime Posted September 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 Also, whoever Xhael is on the spreadsheet, Welcome to the Fellowship! Quote "For God did not give us a spirit of fear; but a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline". - 2 Timothy 1:7 "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." -Gandalf Link to comment
Artemis Prime Posted September 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2020 Should have my Encounter with the Black Rider today! Also excited to start the Lord of the Rings workouts next week once the Chin Up Challenge is done. Quote "For God did not give us a spirit of fear; but a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline". - 2 Timothy 1:7 "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." -Gandalf Link to comment
Artemis Prime Posted September 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 Rain interfered yesterday, so I came up a little short, but I'll definitely get that Black Rider today! @Dionysus, @Edgedancer how are we doing? Quote "For God did not give us a spirit of fear; but a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline". - 2 Timothy 1:7 "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." -Gandalf Link to comment
Edgedancer Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 I was on vacation and I walked a bit. I just logged everything, I am 0.15 miles away from the Black Rider, so I should definitely get there today to! 1 Quote Current challenge "Failure is the mark of a life well lived." - Brandon Sanderson, Oathbringer. Link to comment
Edgedancer Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 Just met the elves today! I like this encounter 😀 1 Quote Current challenge "Failure is the mark of a life well lived." - Brandon Sanderson, Oathbringer. Link to comment
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