Bambamty: The caveman becomes the dark assassin.

[bambamty]

So it's time for a second challenge, and i think for this one i'm going to step it up a gear, story line and everything, so hear goes.

 

It's a cold Monday morning (the 11th of November coincidentally) as i wake from a long nights sleep, the past 6 weeks work have been tough, both mentally and physically. And then suddenly i realize, i'm not at home in my own bed, but in a stone room, cold and damp. And it is at this point i realize I've been taken captive, it is up to me to find a means of escape. I look out of my (i'm assuming) cell window, down i can't even see whats below the building i'm in, can't go that way. Must go up, but my first challenge is to escape this room, and find and kill whoever put me here. Better get to it.

 

 

Main quest.

 

So my main quest is simple, and has two major components: To be able to climb all of the red routes at my local bouldering center (these get changed often, so ill keep improving hopefully), these are grades v3-v5. And to be able to climb a yellow route, v4-v6. This will help tremendously with the escape plan. In order to do this, i am going to need to increase both my strength, and endurance. My motivation for this is simply i want to be in the best shape i've been in my life, and feel more comfortable in my skin. I feel by getting fit and strong enough to do a v5-v6, ill feel that way!

 

Main quest goals:

1. Climb 3-4 times a week (minimum) , one of which can be the fitness class the center runs. (+0.1 strength and dexterity for every two sessions of climbing).
2. Try and cycle once a week, (these last 5 or so pounds aren't going to shift themselves). (+0.2 Sta for every bike ride attended).
3. Eat as clean as possible, my last challenge was pretty good on the paleo side of things, around 90% i think. The only times non paleo were when i stopped at my girlfriends house, and needed some breakfast. (+1 con, if i eat as clean as possible, only one "cheat" per week)-by cheat i mean a sensible cheat- some dark chocolate, one can of diet coke etc.

Life Quests.

 

So earlier in the academic year i rediscovered my love for juggling (diabolo specifically), so for my life quest i am DETERMINED to be able to do two diabolos properly, i've kind of got it sorted atm, but it needs finishing, and to be able to do a two diabolo sprinkler. (+1 con)

 

To catch up on all lecture noted (i'm normally pretty good with this, so this should just be extra motivation) +1 wis

 

So that's about it for my challenge i think, my grading will go as follows:

 

A = all targets achieved that week (unless a good excuse i.e ilness)

B= all but one goals achieved that week, etc etc, my overall grade will be the average of my 6 weekly grades. (i'll take mean and modal, and the lowest of the two will be my grade.)

 

I think weekly along with grades i'll keep the story updated to keep things fun! I think for this challenge i will keep exercise logs of all my climbing sessions to keep me extra motivated!

I'm also going to do press ups, pull ups, squats etc at home, so every ten minutes of revision, go and do some pullup etc, same applied for the tv.

 

 

EDIT: Although i havent done my weekly updates like i promised, i do feel like things went very well! So my grades i think should be:

 

+1 STA as i managed around 6/7 bike rides due to weather
+1 str +1 DEx as i managed 20 climbs in total at my centre
+1 con as i managed my Diabolo trick! woop woop on this one!

 

And although it wasnt a part of my goal for this challenge, i weighed myself on my parents set of bathroom scales (my "constant" ones) and have managed to lose 8lbs whilst managing to tone up too! (+0.5 Con/Cha).

 

Overall for the challenge i think i'll grade myself A-, as although i've hit my goals the food hasnt been as clean as it could have been (only a few setbacks!) looking forward to getting on to my next challenge!!

[Nymeria]

Yay!  More climbers!  I'm so jealous that you can even have as a goal to be able to climb all of the V3-V5 routes.  I still have to work my butt off for several weeks to get a V3.  I can't wait to read about your climbing adventures. 

[Jittersthe.Clown]

What kinds of Diabolos are you using?  

[bambamty]

Yay!  More climbers!  I'm so jealous that you can even have as a goal to be able to climb all of the V3-V5 routes.  I still have to work my butt off for several weeks to get a V3.  I can't wait to read about your climbing adventures. 

It took me so long to be able to get into the reds! Just keep climbing and it'l happen! Us climbers need to stick together!

[bambamty]

What kinds of Diabolos are you using?  

I have a pair of Mr Babache finesses, yourself?

[Jittersthe.Clown]

I'm using heavily modified Henry's Circus.  Lots of fun.  

[bambamty]

I'm using heavily modified Henry's Circus.  Lots of fun.  

Nice! what mods did you buy for it? My finesses only have the extended axle, and the light kits when i attach them!

[Jittersthe.Clown]

Nice! what mods did you buy for it? My finesses only have the extended axle, and the light kits when i attach them!

I put extended axles and the giant kits on them. I do some hand grinds that its useful for. Almost had to make a new axle for it because its so wide. I should get some lights for them

[Nuala]

****This is a semi-automated message from your Robot guild leader.****

 

Hello and welcome to the assassin guild! I am Nuala and I'm your guild leader. First of all, I want to thank you for having chosen our guild as your first official one, it makes me really happy and proud. I really hope you will enjoy being with us and that you will find here all the support you need. 

 

What you need to know.

Whatever you do, remember that your challenge is your priority. Mini-challenges, guild activities, PVP are not mandatory. They are here for you to have fun, discover new exercises, have some friendly competitions but they must not hinder your progresses. If a mini-challenge seems too overwhelming for you, don't do it. I know this challenge will be difficult for many with Thanksgiving for the Americans Nerds and Christmas approaching. Just remember that failure only happens when you give up totally, not when you take a few days break. 

 

Being here with us will give you access to many other not mandatory activities, aka:

- Creative mini-challenge. The creative mini-challenge will start on Monday, November 11 and will last the whole challenge (aka 6 weeks). As the name may suggest, you will be asked to do some creative media according to a theme.

Ex:

- Assassin alphabet

- Assassin ads

Participation in creative mini-challenges usually grant you +1 CHA if you decide to use the stat system.

 

- Mini-challenges: Every other Mondays, I will publish a new mini-challenge. These one lasts one week and will ask you to do some special exercises. There will be 5 mini-challenges, the story telling will be done by VengefulPear.  Depending of the exercises, you will be able to earn one stat points for your participation. More infos in the mini-challenge thread.

 

- PVP. PVP are competitions started by other members of the rebellion. If you enjoy measuring yourself to other, they may be the right thing for you. I can suggest you:

- Juggling PVP: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/39383-november-11-december-22-juggling-pvp/

- Handstand PVP: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/39126-november-5th-december-31st-handstands-pvp/

- Poses in unusual places: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/16638-poses-in-unusual-places/

- Crazy jump rope PVP http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/39112-nov-4th-unlimited-jump-rope-challenge/

- Hooray: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/24603-pvs-the-honorable-order-of-rebellious-appraising-yeomen/

 

Of course, these are only example, feel free to check the PVP forum to find or even make your own PVP! Remember to check the rules though 

 

What I expect from you!

Consistency, awesomeness and regular updates. One update at the end of the challenge won't do, I want to be able to see you are still here with us. One Update a week is a minimum. More would be even better 

 

Don't stay by yourself. If you want people to follow your thread and support you, you may have to do the same. You will probably find many people who share the same goals as you, go visit their thread, cheer on them and they will probably do the same. 

 

Make sure you subscribe to the announcement thread:

http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/39116-guild-information-and-announcements-subscribe/

And if you don't want to subscribe, make at least sure you read it once a week. I usually update it on Monday to present the new mini-challenge and Assassin most wanted list. 

 

Don't stay by yourself bis! The assassin's den is open to all, you have funny gifs to share, a story to tell, needs some advices or just want a place to chat? The Assassin's den is the place to go (also, we have corgis)!

http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/39117-the-assassins-den-ask-an-assassin-general-chat/

 

What else?

If you have any problems, questions or suggestions for the guild, feel free to send me a PM. Also, I'm still looking for journalists to work on the weekly most wanted list. The job is quite simple albeit a bit time consuming. PM me for more details.

 

Sorry for the wall of text! I wish you luck for this challenge! 

 

****This was a semi-automated message from your Robot guild leader.****

[bambamty]

 

****This is a semi-automated message from your Robot guild leader.****

 

Hello and welcome to the assassin guild! I am Nuala and I'm your guild leader. First of all, I want to thank you for having chosen our guild as your first official one, it makes me really happy and proud. I really hope you will enjoy being with us and that you will find here all the support you need. 

 

What you need to know.

Whatever you do, remember that your challenge is your priority. Mini-challenges, guild activities, PVP are not mandatory. They are here for you to have fun, discover new exercises, have some friendly competitions but they must not hinder your progresses. If a mini-challenge seems too overwhelming for you, don't do it. I know this challenge will be difficult for many with Thanksgiving for the Americans Nerds and Christmas approaching. Just remember that failure only happens when you give up totally, not when you take a few days break. 

 

Being here with us will give you access to many other not mandatory activities, aka:

- Creative mini-challenge. The creative mini-challenge will start on Monday, November 11 and will last the whole challenge (aka 6 weeks). As the name may suggest, you will be asked to do some creative media according to a theme.

Ex:

- Assassin alphabet

- Assassin ads

Participation in creative mini-challenges usually grant you +1 CHA if you decide to use the stat system.

 

- Mini-challenges: Every other Mondays, I will publish a new mini-challenge. These one lasts one week and will ask you to do some special exercises. There will be 5 mini-challenges, the story telling will be done by VengefulPear.  Depending of the exercises, you will be able to earn one stat points for your participation. More infos in the mini-challenge thread.

 

- PVP. PVP are competitions started by other members of the rebellion. If you enjoy measuring yourself to other, they may be the right thing for you. I can suggest you:

- Juggling PVP: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/39383-november-11-december-22-juggling-pvp/

- Handstand PVP: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/39126-november-5th-december-31st-handstands-pvp/

- Poses in unusual places: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/16638-poses-in-unusual-places/

- Crazy jump rope PVP http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/39112-nov-4th-unlimited-jump-rope-challenge/

- Hooray: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/24603-pvs-the-honorable-order-of-rebellious-appraising-yeomen/

 

Of course, these are only example, feel free to check the PVP forum to find or even make your own PVP! Remember to check the rules though 

 

What I expect from you!

Consistency, awesomeness and regular updates. One update at the end of the challenge won't do, I want to be able to see you are still here with us. One Update a week is a minimum. More would be even better 

 

Don't stay by yourself. If you want people to follow your thread and support you, you may have to do the same. You will probably find many people who share the same goals as you, go visit their thread, cheer on them and they will probably do the same. 

 

Make sure you subscribe to the announcement thread:

http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/39116-guild-information-and-announcements-subscribe/

And if you don't want to subscribe, make at least sure you read it once a week. I usually update it on Monday to present the new mini-challenge and Assassin most wanted list. 

 

Don't stay by yourself bis! The assassin's den is open to all, you have funny gifs to share, a story to tell, needs some advices or just want a place to chat? The Assassin's den is the place to go (also, we have corgis)!

http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/39117-the-assassins-den-ask-an-assassin-general-chat/

 

What else?

If you have any problems, questions or suggestions for the guild, feel free to send me a PM. Also, I'm still looking for journalists to work on the weekly most wanted list. The job is quite simple albeit a bit time consuming. PM me for more details.

 

Sorry for the wall of text! I wish you luck for this challenge! 

 

****This was a semi-automated message from your Robot guild leader.****

 

Thanks for the enouragment! Definitely looking forward to getting to it! My two housemates who i often climb with are stopping climbing to focus their efforts on a small triathlon. Will definitley need to make some new climbing friends!

[bambamty]

I think my ideal super hero would be something like batman but more assassin like than in the recent movies, not sure what i'd call it, but thats the idea i'm going for. Definitley not going to be super slim, my frame is a little too heavy for that, but i want to be as lean as possible, and i think a more assassin orientated version i think. Any ideas on names? Bring on the next six weeks! I might try and design what an outfit would look like!

 

Bring it on!

[bambamty]

First climbing session of the challenge went AWESOME! Managed to complete 3 new routes at my climbing centre which ive been struggling with for a few sessions, all around v4. Finished the session of with 5 sets of the campus board (using the balls to climb), so around 5 sets of no feet climbing for about 8 foot! My goal for the rest of the challenge is to be able to do a set using campus rungs! (little bar things, awesome for crimp work), Not a whole session of campus rungs, just once up will be a good goal!

[bambamty]

Got my second climbing session in today, no new routes conquered, but just one move away from a few more! 

[bambamty]

Quick update, the climbing is going awesome, nailed around 6 new climbs this week, over half of the red routes done! Diet is going well too! Good luck to everyone else out there embarking on challenges of their own!

[FrankieCakes]

Now inspired to add climbing in the next challenge. Ive always wanted to start, just dont want to pay for the local climbing gym and there are no great places to climb about the area. Good luck to you, Sir!

Diabolo is pretty fantastic as well. There are alot of spinners around here that have them. Im partial to contact juggling myself.

[bambamty]

Now inspired to add climbing in the next challenge. Ive always wanted to start, just dont want to pay for the local climbing gym and there are no great places to climb about the area. Good luck to you, Sir!

Diabolo is pretty fantastic as well. There are alot of spinners around here that have them. Im partial to contact juggling myself.

It's worth paying for the climbing gym! i'm paying £40 a month for my climbing gym (don't know how much that is in funny money), and i could get a good ocal gym for around £15 (with bad ass equipment too, no fancy stuff), so it is more expensive, but ALOT more worth it for me! Also juggling is awesome! Always on the look out for fellow jugglers!

[Nuala]

Climbing gyms are really expensive here but so more fun than a "normal" gym  So it's totally worth it! Climbing outside is nice, but too dependent of the weather, when it just rained and the rock is all slippery my brain just says "no!" and I agree with it

 

Nice first week, keep at it

[bambamty]

Climbing gyms are really expensive here but so more fun than a "normal" gym  So it's totally worth it! Climbing outside is nice, but too dependent of the weather, when it just rained and the rock is all slippery my brain just says "no!" and I agree with it

 

Nice first week, keep at it

Yeah climbing gyms here in Nottingham (England), are little over double for me as a student, but i definitley agree its alot better than weights! And yeah i live right in the centre of England, so some fantastic rocks i could be climbing if i had a car!

[bambamty]

Feeling a bit mixed tiday, made a few poor diet choices today due to not taking a lunch to Uni so had to buy a sandwich h, and needed change for the bus so had to buy some chocolate to break into a note! Never mind, no time for sulking. The good news: weighed myself in today, and I've lost around 5-6 pounds in the past Month or so which is good! Only 3 pounds ish left to my target weight! So my goals for the rest of the week are:

100% paleo. Tomorrow I'm going to attempt a fast, no meals until dinner. Then the other two days, a 16/8 cycle, I feel quote good with no breakfast, so need to get back into that! And going to attempt to get two bouldering sessions in, and a bike rude Saturday morning if the weather allows!

Sorry about the long reply, just needed to get it off my chest!

Thanks, Bambamty.

[bambamty]

Grades for the week, going to give myself a c, got out climbing 3 times, one move from doing my first proper v5 which is good progress! Diet hasnt been great though, this next week will be my week!

[Nuala]

V5! It seems so far to me I just solved one V4 so far and am not sure I'll manage to do it again before long. I can't wait to see that problem solved! And keep on fighting for these 3 pounds, you're on the right track, no sulking, just fighting!

[bambamty]

V5! It seems so far to me I just solved one V4 so far and am not sure I'll manage to do it again before long. I can't wait to see that problem solved! And keep on fighting for these 3 pounds, you're on the right track, no sulking, just fighting!

Thanks for the encouragement! Yeah, the V5 is so frustrating! The majority of the reds im finishing off (around 1/5th of the ones to go) are at the v4/v5. Going to the fitness class my centre runs tomorrow night, hopefully meet some climber friends!

[bambamty]

Off for my third climbing session of the week! Got my eyes set on a couple of climbs (2 v4's and a v5) BRING IT ON!

[bambamty]

Climbing is going well, managed to get a new v4 under my belt, and SO close to getting another 2 v5's. So i have one move to go to complete two v5's then another two moves for my third, going to take a few days off, and go back monday for a re match!

[bambamty]

Last week at uni before i go home for the christmas holidays! Going to try and get a few v5's down this week, but then i have a month of no climbing, any idea son how to keep my strength up? Any good gym routines?