Nuala Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 The sky was grey and the air was sharp that morning, winter was almost here and, surprisingly, Nuala was still here to see its arrival. When she registered as an assassin a few month ago, she was almost expecting to be erased quickly, but she was here, walking in the cold air, her arms sore from the previous day's mansion climbing and satisfied by her progresses. Something moving near a building caught her eye, reaching her favourite weapon discreetly, Nuala kept on walking like if nothing was abnormal, still, her body was tense, ready to strike. She started to relax when the shadow revealed itself to be a mere pigeon. Well, maybe not a "mere" one, on its leg Nuala could notice a message and the discreet crest of the guild. Retrieving the message, she was puzzled and relieved, a pigeon? No arrows breaking windows or pots? That was a really good sign. Greeting assassin,despite your previous fail, you did well recently and are now out of your trial. But your journey is not over yet. Now, you that you have realised your weaknesses, it's time to take care of them like an assassin. Make them disappear silently and swiftly. Failure is not permitted.Silently and swiftly... Those weakness will never know what will happen to them.Here comes the new challenger \o/, err I mean challenge. This time I want to focus on my weaknesses, let's face it, the previous challenge and especially the 10 minutes squat helped me realised that my weakness is my legs. I always thought that my legs were strong, how wrong I was... My legs are a mess, I barely do some workout for them. That need to change. My flexibility, even if it's getting a little better, is still not good enough and I'm not really balanced either, even if it's been a while since last I fall on my ass trying to tie my shoes... And procrastination, like always. So, here we go!Fitness goal #1: StrengthDear legs, I don't like your workout, but I'll have to deal with it and make you cry. You can't be as much sorry that I am. Sincerely, me.My arms are pretty strong now, with all the push-ups and pull-up and everything but my legs are weak. Especially my left leg and that's what blocks me of solving more difficult problems when bouldering. So, lunge + squats + mobility + (don't scream) a little machine training at the gym (I told you not to scream!)Why the machine use, well, considering how weak are my legs I think a little re-education won't hurt and also a way to check my progresses with the weights. Legs workout 3 times a week minimum. [sTR +4]Fitness goal #2: FlexibilityIn addition to my previous challenge torture, I mean split training. I will work on some yoga poses and hopefully, master them. My choice of pose are:Back BridgeTriangle poseDownward facing dogPigeon poseHalf moon posePictures before/after are required. I need to remember from where I start or else I won't believe I progressed. I have that problem with the toe touch, I know that I could only touch my knee before, but I don't believe it ^^'[+1STR +3 CON] or [+4 CON]Fitness goal #3: BalanceHandstand. I used to be able to do it, now I'm scared to try it. The progression how I see it is:HeadstandCrow poseWall support handstandFree handstandFor now I can do a headstand and not for a long time.[+1 STR +3 DEX] or [+4 DEX]Life goal: Finish what you started!I try to learn or do a lot of things but I always forget about them one day. Now I have a pile of unfinished projects that I need to complete- Complete one crochet project- Finish writing Milythael and Kibcy's cookbooks- Finish setting up my mini-aquarium. I wanted to put some shrimps inside, for now I only have unwanted snails.- Finish scanning/ sorting all my papers. I started long ago and I still have a full box of paper I need to throw away...- Learn Finnish. I can't do this one if I keep on procrastinating- Sort holiday pictures, I started travelling a lot 8 years ago, nothing is sorted.[+3 WIS] 1 Nuala, level 13 Robot mistress of pain, Assassin Guild leader First journey: The Rise and fall of an Assassin #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13 Second journey: Crawling back #1 Link to comment
Siferiax Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Sounds like you have some solid goals there Good luck this challenge!! I'm sure you can keep at it. I know you're really good at pushing yourself "Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection" Epic Quest: Sif's list of awesome Challenge: let's smash another year #low-carb #push-ups #intermittent fasting Spoiler Sif rises once more (~2020): 1 The Return of Sif (~2018): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 The Age of Kibcy (~2012/13): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Link to comment
realbrickwall Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 What are you aiming for with your yoga poses? "Mastery" means some different things. I mean, some would argue that "mastering" downward dog means getting your heels on the ground, but that takes WAY longer than six weeks.Anyway, good luck, and work hard! Level 4 AssassinStr 8.50, Dex 7.25, Sta 6.75Con 6.00, Wis 8.00, Cha 6.00My tumblrtumblr for silly band names Link to comment
Raven Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Good luck with all you goals ! I'll see at home the yoga poses you choose, it seems really interesting ! I can say that I have the same issue with starting things and not finishing them... :/ I'm sure your goal will give me some inspiration to deal with my own issues ! STR 7.5 | DEX 1.5 | STA 4.5 | CON 5 | WIS 6.5 | CHA 3Challenges : First | Second | Third Link to comment
Nuala Posted November 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Considering my flexibility, mastery would be being able to do a recognisable pose Anyway, I won't rate myself on perfect form of course, but on the number of practice, the work done on perfecting the pose, the time I can spend on the pose and stuff like that. It's still not really precise in my head, I need to work on the pose a little to see what will be the best.@Raven, merci! I sure hope I'll be able to finish at least 3 of them ^^' Nuala, level 13 Robot mistress of pain, Assassin Guild leader First journey: The Rise and fall of an Assassin #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13 Second journey: Crawling back #1 Link to comment
Devyn Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Nuala! I'm so glad you've come up with some goals in the end. And I know you will do very well! I'm cheering for you! Bonne chance, mon amie! Level 17 Half Kender Assassin XP 1700 Link to comment
PitBull_Liz Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Excellent goals! Can't wait to see this challenge be beaten swiftly by you! Amazon Warrior Stronglifts 5x5 Progress:Started 7/29/13Starting Squat Weight: 45 Current Squat Weight: 75 (staying here while working on form)Starting Bench Weight: 45 Current Bench Weight: 65Starting Row Weight: 65 Current Row Weight: 85Starting OHP Weight: 45 Current OHP Weight: 55Starting DL Weight: 65 Current DL Weight: 105 Link to comment
Kyliewyotie Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Good luck Nuala, your balance goal sounds great.I was just able to overcome my fear of going for handstands last challenge. Kyliewyotie Level 15 Coyote TinkererSTR 27 DEX 18 STA 15 CON 14 WIS 14 CHA 12Current Challenge Link to comment
Warwolf Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 So, lunge + squats + mobility + (don't scream) a little machine training at the gym (I told you not to scream!)Made me think of Sounds awesome Nuala! Best of luck with your goals (especially the balance one, sounds like a solid progression)! The body is just a vehicle for the soul...I wanna build a racecar! LV. 4 Lycan Assassin STR: 7 STA: 10CON: 8.25 WIS: 5CHA: 4.5 DEX: 3.50 Past Challenges: {1} {2} {3} Link to comment
Tocho Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Good goals, Nuala. Bon courage! Ash nazg durbatulûkÎα είσαι καλÏτεÏος άνθÏωπος από τον πατÎÏα σου▲STR 7 | DEX 11 | STA 6 | CON 6 | WIS 9 | CHA 5â–² Link to comment
Hammlin Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Yay Nuala! you are going to be so fantastic! Im super excited to be on your accountabilibuddy team! Subscribed! My Blog | My Story Race: Wood Elf | Class: Footpath Ranger Leader Level: 18 (STR):44.25 (DEX):37.25 (STA):30 (CON):31.25 (WIS):31.5 (CHA):25.25 "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke "Love does not throw the book at you because love doesn't have a book to throw." -CS Lewis Link to comment
Raikas Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Nice goals!Will you posts photos of the mini-aquarium when it's complete? Wood Elf Assassin -- Level 10 --STR 26 | DEX 13 | STA 19 | CON 7 | WIS 14 | CHA 14 Link to comment
scarletleavy Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Just saw your post on my challenge and I thought I'd come over here and see what you're up to. I see we've got a lot of similar goals so I really look forward to seeing how this challenge goes for you. "In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me lies an invincible summer." - Albert Camus"Moving on and Moving up" Challenge Link to comment
drsloomis Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Absolutely nothing wrong with machine work, especially as a starting point / bridge. Looking forward to watching your progress. drsloomis: level 5 human assassin STR: 15 | DEX: 17 | CON: 12 | STA: 12 | WIS: 14 | CHA: 8 Current Challenge Link to comment
nightlight Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 awesome. subbed. "Come with me if you want to lift" -The Brominator "Later, I would learn that coincidences are the most planned things in the world. Later, I would learn that every single moment is a coincidence." - Douglas Coupland "Anyone who doesn't want french fries every day is a commie." - AngelaTheGeek Current Challenge INSTAGRAM!! find me on twitter Link to comment
Nuala Posted November 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Thank you all for your support! It means a lot To thank you (or kill you by making you laugh too much), here is my actual yoga level. It's not really good ^^'Back bridge:And an attempt to full back bridge:Downward facing dog:Triangle on the right:Triangle on the leftPigeon pose:Annnnnnd a pathetic attempt to the half moon pose:Don't wait for the left side picture, I couldn't keep the pose more than half a second Well, a lot of room for improvement, right? Nuala, level 13 Robot mistress of pain, Assassin Guild leader First journey: The Rise and fall of an Assassin #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13 Second journey: Crawling back #1 Link to comment
Devyn Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 You are not doing poorly at all! Hey, I can't even do a back bridge and I've been doing yoga for 12 years! Keep it up and you will have these in no time! Level 17 Half Kender Assassin XP 1700 Link to comment
NoiSe Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 You're not bad at all with those poses : ) (--but I'm not an expert)I want to see the mini-aquarium too!! [TABLE=width: 500, align: left] [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] NoiSe level 1 Nymph assassin My current Challenge STR 3|DEX 5|STA 2|CON 1|WIS 6|CHA 5[/TABLE] Link to comment
Wolverine Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Yay, Nuala! Good to see you back!Don't forget to do some butt specific exercises on your leg day! I made the mistake of thinking that I was working mine when I wasn't and I've paid the price with a lower back injury and some stalled progress on a couple of exercise progressions! Wolverine Level X Mutant Link to comment
Siferiax Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Those yoga poses don't look half bad You'll do great with them! "Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection" Epic Quest: Sif's list of awesome Challenge: let's smash another year #low-carb #push-ups #intermittent fasting Spoiler Sif rises once more (~2020): 1 The Return of Sif (~2018): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 The Age of Kibcy (~2012/13): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Link to comment
Brometheus Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Good to see you back! And yes, you want to see my yoga poses? SAD. Sad I tell you...Oh, and if you're trying to strengthen your legs, why not do some squats? They're awesome! Link to comment
Nuala Posted November 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Yay, Nuala! Good to see you back!Don't forget to do some butt specific exercises on your leg day! I made the mistake of thinking that I was working mine when I wasn't and I've paid the price with a lower back injury and some stalled progress on a couple of exercise progressions!Do you have some proposition for them, because I know none :[Those yoga poses don't look half bad You'll do great with them! I'll do my best for sure! Great... well we'll seeGood to see you back! And yes, you want to see my yoga poses? SAD. Sad I tell you...Oh, and if you're trying to strengthen your legs, why not do some squats? They're awesome! I.. don't like squats really much.. I'll do them but I don't like them... Nuala, level 13 Robot mistress of pain, Assassin Guild leader First journey: The Rise and fall of an Assassin #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13 Second journey: Crawling back #1 Link to comment
Raven Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 You know what? Your pictures actually make me wanna try some yoga poses... x) It's a good idea to pick a few poses and work on them, maybe I'll try this too... It seems relaxing, and a good way to start or end a day ! STR 7.5 | DEX 1.5 | STA 4.5 | CON 5 | WIS 6.5 | CHA 3Challenges : First | Second | Third Link to comment
Nuala Posted November 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Haha, maybe it would feel relaxing if I wasn't trying to keep my balance at all time! The half moon pose will kill me, I can't even do it on my left (weak) leg. Then again, it's an intermediate pose where all the other poses are for beginner. I'm scared to see what advanced poses are ^^' Nuala, level 13 Robot mistress of pain, Assassin Guild leader First journey: The Rise and fall of an Assassin #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13 Second journey: Crawling back #1 Link to comment
inara Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Yoga is all about accepting yourself and realizing that you're awesome however your poses look. So keep rocking them, you look great [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Level 2 Aerial assassin STR 5.5 | DEX 7 | STA 4.5 | CON 3 | WIS 5 | CHA 5 Challenge! Link to comment
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