TheOxfordComma Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Main Objective:This is my first 6WC as an Assassin and as such is mostly about beginning to train as an Assassin. Assassins are fast and agile, yet still require serious strength to overcome the obstacles in their path. The overall goal is to exercise daily, with workouts meant to increase my strength and speed. Assassins also need to be adaptable, so I will be finishing my TEFL certification, making me able to work and travel more easily.Specific Goals:1. Increase Speed: 3 days a week to be spent on improving Speed (C25K). +2 DEX, +2 STA2. Increase Strength: 2 days a week to be spent on improving Strength (BBWW, Weights/Pilates, Kickboxing) +2 STR, +2 STA3. Train Smart: 2 days a week to be spent on active recovery (Yoga, Foam Roller) +2 CON, +2 CHA4. Finish TEFL certification (40 hrs) +3 WISCurrent Stats:OxfordLv. 2 Human Adventurer AssassinSTR 3|DEX 3|STA 3.5|CON 7|WIS 6|CHA 3.75Quest Progress | Challenge ThreadHeight: 5'5"Weight: 236lbFastest Sprint: 7mphLongest Sprint: 1min @ 5mphProgress Posts:Daily LogsWeek 1 Week 2 What doesn't kill me makes me smarter. Link to comment
Aeryn Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Welcome to the assassins! Good goal setup - TEFL is teaching english as a foreign language? Very cool. Looking forward to seeing how this goes! Level 13 Elven AssassinChallenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | CurrentWhatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. - Goethe Link to comment
Nuala Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Welcome in the assassin guild! I feel like you will do awesomely here. Good luck with the TEFL, that's the kind of thing I should try getting, if I wasn't so lazy 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
Elastigirl Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Welcome to the assassins! 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
TheOxfordComma Posted April 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Thank you for the warm welcome. I look forward to fighting beside you!And yes, TEFL is Teaching English as a Foreign Language. I am planning to teaching abroad for a year so I can travel and save money. What doesn't kill me makes me smarter. Link to comment
Elder Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Hey! I really like the goals you've set for yourself. I have always wanted to get my TEFL certification. Where are you taking it through? How is the running coming along? . I am Elder . Woosah . Sunshine . Plants . Fur babies . New book smell . Cinnamon . Pepperoni Pizza . Link to comment
Wild Wolf Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 Yay!! Another Assassin joins the ranks!! Good to have ya Oxford! I like your goals a lot, and think you'll do just fine The TEFL sounds awesome and training "smart" is the best and only way to train sir! YOU GOT THIS!! WOLF Wild Wolf Class: Vigilante/ Height: 6'2 / Weight: 178# Instagram: @ryanwolfbell / Facebook: Ryan Wolf Bell / Bible App (YouVersion) Ryan Wolf Bell Current Challenge: Gotham Project Pt. 2 Spoiler Last Challenge(s): 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12/13/14/15/16 Epic Challenges: Welcome to the Fireteam & Wolfpool Gotham Project: 1 " Know, O prince, that once the sun burns out and the earth's core becomes solid and cold, there will come a man to provide the endless energy needed to sustain life and for the planets to keep moving. He is the source of light and the warmth of hope back into the hearts of humanity...." - Dark_Raider A wolf rises in my heart; against my darkness; against my demons; against my despair. I DECLARE WAR! Romans 8:28 (CSB) We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to His purpose. Link to comment
Pretzle Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 Hey there Awesome goal, especially TEFL (I'm almost finished with my uni course to be an English teacher so that's pretty cool). See you around! level 10 wood elf assassin Intro| 1st challenge | .... | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | Current @ warriors Link to comment
TheOxfordComma Posted April 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 @Elder, I'm taking the 100-hr TEFL certification online course through i-to-i. I've found it pretty easy to fit in and pretty common-sense to make my way through so far. I've finished the 60-hr teaching course and only have the 20-hr Grammar Training and two 10-hr Specialty courses left. It's been really easy to do the modules and take the quizzes around my schedule. The running has been going pretty good! I'm still having trouble with the Accelerometer, but otherwise the program is working really great for me. @Pretzle, Wolf, thanks for the encouragement! What doesn't kill me makes me smarter. Link to comment
Morrigainz Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Ohai! Subbing You're awesome. Hopefully we will not suck at kickboxing and go when they are closed, since, you know, I just checked the schedule and all. Level ? Half-Dwarf/Half-Amazon Warrior STR:21.25 STA:15 DEX: 10.95 CON: 14 WIS:15.5 CHA:17 SWOLE BUCKS: 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Link to comment
TheOxfordComma Posted April 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Sounds great, Mir! I'm looking forward to Friday. What doesn't kill me makes me smarter. Link to comment
TheOxfordComma Posted April 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 WEEK 1Mon: Hot bath & stretches (Smart)Tue: MISS ( N/A )Wed: C25K (Speed)Thu: C25K (Speed) + 25 incline push-ups (mini-challenge/Strength)Fri: Foam Roller (Smart)Sat: Changed a Tire (Strength)Sun: MISS (N/A)Speed Days: 2/3 ( C )Strength Days: 1.5/2 ( C )Smart Days: 2/2 ( A ) What doesn't kill me makes me smarter. Link to comment
TheOxfordComma Posted April 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Well, janked my shoulder up on Thursday and even though it's now Saturday it's still giving me some trouble. Also got a shin splint in my left leg on Thursday, but MirGSS (shout-out) is awesome and let me borrow her foam roller to roll it out. Leg still kind of twinging today but mostly better-- just this shoulder that's giving me shit. What doesn't kill me makes me smarter. Link to comment
Aeryn Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Ugh, being injured sucks. Glad the leg was temporary - take care of that shoulder! How're you liking the C25K process? Level 13 Elven AssassinChallenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | CurrentWhatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. - Goethe Link to comment
TheOxfordComma Posted April 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Actually, I'm liking it a lot; besides the shin splint (which I think mostly cropped up because of the introduction of heel lifts into the routine) I've actually been really enjoying it. I'm actually kind of ticked I have to take it slower, ha ha. I think it also helps that I'm using the Zombies, Run! 5k app. As a writer I'm very story-minded and so the addition of a plot helps me move along when I would otherwise be distracted by the stitch in my side. What doesn't kill me makes me smarter. Link to comment
Aeryn Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 That's awesome! I hate running, but the Zombies, Run! app is almost enough to get me trying it again. Maybe some future challenge after I've forgotten my running hatred. Glad it's working well for you! Level 13 Elven AssassinChallenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | CurrentWhatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. - Goethe Link to comment
TheOxfordComma Posted April 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 WEEK 2Mon: Foam Roller (Smart)Tue: C25K (Speed)Wed: Foam Roller & Hot Bath (Smart)Thu: MISS (N/A)Fri: Kickboxing (Strength)Sat: MISS (N/A)Sun: BBWW (Strength)Speed Days: 1/3 (D)Strength Days: 2/2 (A)Smart Days: 2/2 (A) What doesn't kill me makes me smarter. Link to comment
TheOxfordComma Posted April 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Did alright last week; I let too many things get in my way, like my C25K app malfunctioning (I LOST ALL MY DATA /sob) and having to slow down due to pushing myself too hard. This coming week I need to a) take better care of myself and really prioritize taking even an hour to myself every day. What doesn't kill me makes me smarter. Link to comment
Elder Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 It's really easy to get off track when you are super busy and pushing yourself too hard. I have never used a foam roller, how do you like it? Really terrible about all your data from your app, that sucks when you lose all your hard work! . I am Elder . Woosah . Sunshine . Plants . Fur babies . New book smell . Cinnamon . Pepperoni Pizza . Link to comment
Morrigainz Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Oh gawd, it lost your data? That sucks, yo. I've been saying that I want a bath for weeks...but it's not the same without a bottle of wine, and...I just can't make myself go there. Maybe after week 6. Level ? Half-Dwarf/Half-Amazon Warrior STR:21.25 STA:15 DEX: 10.95 CON: 14 WIS:15.5 CHA:17 SWOLE BUCKS: 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Link to comment
TheOxfordComma Posted April 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Yeah, my app malfunctioned and stopped syncing so I tried logging out and then logging back in, but it wouldn't let me log in! LUCKILY, I sent a bug report and now I am able to log back in and see all my shiny, shiny data. I popped back to my next mission today, and everything seems to be syncing better now. Possibly also because I went out and used the GPS instead of the Accelerometer. I like actually going outside better, I think. The GPS is accurate enough and it keeps great data on my speed, etc. I went 1.88mi today and got almost up to 8mph on one of the sprints! Pretty proud of that. I like foam rollers. I tend to use a tennis ball, actually, which is a) cheaper and good for when you want to do small, specific areas. My shins just get so sore after I run, sometimes it's good (if incredibly painful) to work the knots out before they really have time to form. What doesn't kill me makes me smarter. Link to comment
Elder Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 39.49km!! That's a lot of running! Awesome! I am at 26.97km so I am going to have to kick it in to high gear to catch you! . I am Elder . Woosah . Sunshine . Plants . Fur babies . New book smell . Cinnamon . Pepperoni Pizza . Link to comment
Morrigainz Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Glad you were able to get your data back. That's awesome. And I am jealous of your 8mph sprint. Jeebus woman! Level ? Half-Dwarf/Half-Amazon Warrior STR:21.25 STA:15 DEX: 10.95 CON: 14 WIS:15.5 CHA:17 SWOLE BUCKS: 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Link to comment
TheOxfordComma Posted April 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Yeah, ha ha! It was nice to get it back. I was a total donut and skimped out on the rest of my runs this week, though-- okay Thursday I had an excuse but yesterday I totally had all day to go running and didn't. It would have been good for me too-- I didn't do anything all day because I was in a horrible mood, but running would have made me feel better, and then I would have been more productive. What doesn't kill me makes me smarter. Link to comment
TheOxfordComma Posted May 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 WEEK 3Mon: Hot bath & stretches (Smart)Tue: C25K (Speed)Wed: Easy Walk (Smart)Thu: Miss (N/A)Fri: Miss (N/A)Sat: Miss (N/A)Sun: Miss (N/A)Speed Days: 1/3 (D)Strength Days: 0/2 (D)Smart Days: 2/2 (A) What doesn't kill me makes me smarter. Link to comment
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