Brovatar Korra Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 My challenge is designed to make me an overall healthier, more well-rounded warrior. In addition to being strong and fierce, I also want to be fast and lean. Ahead is the winding path through Westeros I must take... 1. Speed of a DirewolfI need to prepare for the Run For Your Lives! Zombie 5k my husband and I are doing in Dec. I’m going to continue the Couch to 5k Program 2 x a week, I’m currently in week 3. Once I’ve hit 5k, I’ll continue to run a 5k once a week, decreasing to 35 min or less run time.A = 5K <35 minB = 5K <39 minC = 5K <43 minD = 5K <47 min 2. Strength to Climb the WallI am on a quest to complete one NON-assisted pull-up. I can currently do 5 pull ups with 76lb assistance (59% of my own body weight). I’ll be using NF “How to do a Pull Up†as a guide.A = one non-assisted pull upB = two pull ups with 30lb assistanceC = two pull ups with 45lb assistanceD = two pull ups with 60lb assistance 3. Fit to Be the Mother of DragonsTracking body fat last time was tricky, so I’m going to measure inches instead. Specifically lose 3†on my waist and hips, bringing my waist from 33†to 30â€, hips from 44†to 41â€. This would put me VERY close to my old level of fitness during Army days. I will tame the numbers by maintaining 1700 calories a day, 80g protein daily (90 was a bit ambitious for me). And I’ve realized that I am good about avoiding junk food unless I’m drinking, then it starts a cascade effect of bad food decisions. So no more than 2 drinks a week.A = lose > 3†from waist and hipsB = lose > 2†from waist and hipsC = lose > 1†from waist and hipsD = lose 0-1†from waist and hips Side Quest: Strength of the Mountain I worked hard last challenge making gains on my major lifts, my goal is to not lose any of those strength gains. I will continue to lift heavy 2 x a week, rotating BP, Squats, Press, DLs and a few accessories.I understand that if I lose inches (and probably weight) my numbers might drop, so my goals are based off % of my bodyweight. So deadlifts will remain 100% of BW, Squats 82% of BW, BP 62% of BW, Press 40% of BW. These will be measured at the end of the challenge during a virtual lift meet day with myself.A = maintain all %B = any variation on any lift more than 5%C = variation more than 10%D = variation more than 15% Life Goal: Outwit Varys and LittlefingerWhile school is going well so far, I’m about to have a month of non stop quizzes and exams. I have to devote appropriate amounts of time to each of my classes.PASS / FAIL (we’ll see what my grades are) "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. - Wayne Gretzky." - Michael Scott. Link to comment
ElbowRocker Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Good luck! I like how specific the goals are; very measurable. Link to comment
CactusWren Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Good luck, looking forward to watching your thread! CactusWren progress thread Link to comment
robinhoodie Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Hey accountablilabuddy! I look forward to watching your progress this challenge, good luck! Level 2: Selkie Druid 1 || 2(failed) || 3(failed) || 4-pending STR: 4 || DEX: 7 || STA: 5 || CON: 7 || WIS: 6 || CHA: 3 Link to comment
mvelic Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Another great theme; I've sub'd. Class: Warrior (Lvl 2); Ranger (Lvl 1) || Stats: STR - 4 | DEX - 2 | STA - 2 | CON - 3 | WIS - 4 | CHA - 4Challenges: 3, 2, 1 Link to comment
Loanna Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Hi! ZAP member here. Love the theme of your challenge! I'm looking forward to seeing your progress during the following 6 weeks Plus warrior womans are badass. Imho Level 3 Ifrit SurvivorSTR 7.75 | DEX 3 | STA 7.25 | CON 4.25 | WIS 6.5 | CHA 5Challenge 3 I 2 I First Join us @ CrossGuild #ZAP "Lift as if someone else's life depended on it" Link to comment
Erick the Red Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Great specific and measurable goals. I really appreciate mixing the running and the lifting. You will be fabulous this challenge. Current Challenge: (Feb-Mar 21) Step by Step My Epic Quest Character Sheet *** Old Challenges and Links hidden below Spoiler My Old Battle Log (2012) 1st (Scout) 2nd (Scout) *** (2013) 3rd (Warrior) 4th (Warrior) 5th (Warrior) 6th (Assassin) *** (2014) 7th (Ranger) 8th (Scout) 9th (Monk) 10th (Scout) *** (2015) 11th (Ranger) 12th (Ranger) 13th (Ranger) 14th (Ranger) 15th (Scout) 16th (Scout) *** (2016) 17th (Ranger) 18th (Scout) 19th (Scout) 20th (Rebel) (2021) 21st (Adventurer) Past groups: The Wild Hunt 6 *** The Serenity Crew *** The Wild Hunt 5 *** The Wild Hunt 4 *** The Wild Hunt 3 *** The Wild Hunt 2 *** The Wild Hunt 1 *** Browncoats Achievements: (20 Sep 2014) Completed first half marathon *** (17 Feb 2014) Finished mission to bring body fat from over 25% to under 12% over six months (trying to repeat that now) Link to comment
Brovatar Korra Posted September 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Day One complete! My workout details are (as always) in my Daily Log What About Macaroni... Let Me Finish... Salad?Time management forced me to cut my workout short, but going was an accomplishment! I hit a new PR on pull-ups, 3 reps w/70lb assistance, aka 62% of my body weight. I'm planning to go running tomorrow unless it rains again. I was logging my food for the evening and realized I had only eaten a measly 48g of protein! Determined not to start day one off on the wrong foot, I quickly made a protein shake and boiled 3 eggs. I can rest easy tonight knowing I hit 87g.Also I had my first quiz in Physical Chemistry today and I aced it! I totally conquered today. "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. - Wayne Gretzky." - Michael Scott. Link to comment
ElbowRocker Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Nice! Keep up the great start! Link to comment
CourtnieMarie Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 great goals! love the avatar Instagram | pinterest read harder challenge | Battle Log | NROLFW Challenges: 13-1 | 13-2 | 13-3 | 13-3.5 | 14-1 | 14-2 | 15-1 | 15-2 | 15-3 | 15-4 | 15-5 | 16-1 | 16-2 | 16-3 | 16-4 | 16-5 | 16-6 | 16-7 | 16-8 | 17-1 | 17-2 | 17-3 | 17-4 | 17-5 | 17-6 | 17-7 | 17-8 | 17-9 | 17-10 | 18-1 | 18-2 | 18-3 | 18-4 | 18-5 | 18-6 | 18-7 | 18-8 | 18-9 | 18-10 | 19-1 | 19-2 | 19-3 | 19-4 | 19-5 | 19-6 | 19-7 | current Link to comment
Batwoman Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 You had me at Brienne of Tarth avatar. I subscribed at Bobba Fett on the Iron Throne. Good luck on your challenge! I'm a time traveler, but I can only go one way and only a second at a time. Link to comment
Nusuth Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Hey's, Zap-member here. Nice Theme. Strong Challenge. I'm cheering for the Pull-ups, a worthy endeavor. Nusuth Revamped Current Challenge You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf Jon Kabat-Zinn A quitter never wins and a winner never quits. Napoleon Hill Link to comment
Brovatar Korra Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Yesterday evening I jogged/walked a round the lake with a friend. We went about 4.2 miles total, probably 50/50 walking and jogging. And 3 short all-out sprints mixed in. My abs are sore today! Is that normal after running? It's been a while... Getting ready to go to the gym with my husband, I'm gonna try those Warrior Bear Complexes! "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. - Wayne Gretzky." - Michael Scott. Link to comment
Brovatar Korra Posted September 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 So those Warrior Bear Complexes are no joke. I did 3x45lb, 3x50lb, 2x55lb, 2x65lb, 2x70lb. It was mainly to complete a warrior side challenge, but I really enjoyed that the movement was dynamic so I'm adding them to the rotation. Then I did the stepper and raced my husband to the top of 20 floors. It only took 10 minutes but that was exhausting. And coming in at 97g protein for the day. Also I'm ahead of schedule on studying for exams next week. I've been thinking about to which house I would belong, and given my pharmacy/chemistry background, I'd have to go with House Whyte. "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. - Wayne Gretzky." - Michael Scott. Link to comment
Nusuth Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 House Whyte? is that something from the books, something I missed in the series? a joke-img ?(if it is a joke, they shouldn't put the 'HBO' on it) i'm totally confused now Nusuth Revamped Current Challenge You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf Jon Kabat-Zinn A quitter never wins and a winner never quits. Napoleon Hill Link to comment
Batwoman Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 House Whyte? is that something from the books, something I missed in the series? a joke-img ?(if it is a joke, they shouldn't put the 'HBO' on it) i'm totally confused now Breaking Bad X Game of Thrones (I believe). I'm a time traveler, but I can only go one way and only a second at a time. Link to comment
Nusuth Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Breaking Bad X Game of Thrones (I believe). aja , that would make sense Nusuth Revamped Current Challenge You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf Jon Kabat-Zinn A quitter never wins and a winner never quits. Napoleon Hill Link to comment
Brovatar Korra Posted September 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Yeah whoever created that pic REALLY wanted it to be a thing. I approve. "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. - Wayne Gretzky." - Michael Scott. Link to comment
IrishAmazon Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Subbing because Amazon warriors are the best kind Level 2 Amazon WarriorSTR 4 - DEX 2 - STA 3 - CON 2 - WIS 3 - CHA 2Sisters Getting Swole: Starbuck Vs. IrishAmazon Link to comment
CactusWren Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Way to go on you test! Subbing because Amazon warriors are the best kind It's true! CactusWren progress thread Link to comment
Brovatar Korra Posted September 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Thursday night we went to this place called Jump Street, which is a big trampoline park. We played trampoline dodgeball and jumped off ropes into giant pits. It was pretty fun. Friday night we went to an old school pinball arcade with some friends. Joe is getting really good at those games, he murdered my score on the Twilight Zone. Been doing good at hitting 80g of protein a day, but I've been letting my carbs creep up I gotta tighten that up. I've noticed I'm hungry quite a bit, so I'm thinking about upping my calories from 1700 to 1800, and doing a better job of planning my meals in advance so I'm not grabbing whatever is convenient. This morning I went to the gym and possibly over did it. Oh well. Details here. I'm thinking 4 mile run around the lake tomorrow. "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. - Wayne Gretzky." - Michael Scott. Link to comment
Brovatar Korra Posted September 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 4.2 mile run around the lake! I alternated 3-4 min jogging with 1 min rest, total 56 minutes! Now if only I could get my run routes to look like this... "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. - Wayne Gretzky." - Michael Scott. Link to comment
Batwoman Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 4.2 miles! Awesome I grumble when I have to get in my car and drive 4.2 miles, so I imagine running that would probably be the death of me. But great for you. Keep up the awesome work! I'm a time traveler, but I can only go one way and only a second at a time. Link to comment
Brovatar Korra Posted September 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 4.2 miles! Awesome I grumble when I have to get in my car and drive 4.2 miles, so I imagine running that would probably be the death of me. But great for you. Keep up the awesome work!I used to hate running, but now that I'm not in the Army and I'm doing it at my own time and my own pace I'm starting to enjoy it again! I don't think I would ever go much further than that though. I'm not interested in any marathons. Today I deadlifted 190lb! That is officially 5lb MORE than my body weight!I also discovered a new cool down exercise - Foam Rollers FTW! "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. - Wayne Gretzky." - Michael Scott. Link to comment
IrishAmazon Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Congrats on the awesome deadlift! Level 2 Amazon WarriorSTR 4 - DEX 2 - STA 3 - CON 2 - WIS 3 - CHA 2Sisters Getting Swole: Starbuck Vs. IrishAmazon Link to comment
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