starsapart Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 IT'S JUST A LITTLE NARROW... We're nearly to Mordor now! Only a few obstacles stand in out path..... such as this lovely bit of scenery. Oh, and this harmless-looking creature: Easy as pie, right? Get through the tunnels, defeat the giant spider... we'll be at Mount Doom in time for second breakfast. HOW TO PLAY: First, getting through the tunnels. They're narrow in some places... to get through, each team will have to collectively do 1,000 bear crawls. 1 rep = moving BOTH legs and BOTH arms (2 "steps").RACE BONUS IN PLAY! Hobbits are good at fitting in tight spaces, so each bear crawl for team hobbit will count for 1.5 points instead of 1.Once your team has reached Shelob (completed 1000 bear crawls), you must defeat the spider! Unfortunately, we don't have a special gift from Galadriel to help us along. Fortunately, we're pretty tough and can fight her via conventional means.Shelob has 4,000 HP total that needs to be depleted. To deplete this, we're going to be doing leg raises (how does this relate to fighting? I'm sure you can come up with some sort of analogy - work with me here and pretend they're kicks; we're doing some core madness this week). 1 rep = down and back up again.The one exception is if you have an injury that means you cannot do either bear crawls or leg raises safely. If this is your situation, please PM starsapart and get an alternative exercise. If you can do one but not the other, that's fine - work with your teammates.The teams that reach Shelob fastest and do the most damage before the spider goes down will earn additional prestige, helping them make their case for being the worthiest of all races... thus bringing their champion one step closer to delivering the Ring to Mount Doom. This mini-challenge lasts until SUNDAY 11:59PM EST... so get to it. >>GET CRAWLING<< Still need to sign up for a team? PM starsapart to be assigned. Normal Mini-Challenge Rules:- Mini-challenges are not mandatory, feel free to ignore this one if you don't want to participate. Don't let mini-challenges hinder your own goals.- If you're not sure how to register something, post it here.- Keep it simple!- Don't hurt yourself!Every Assassin who competes in this mini-challenge gets +1 DEX for making their speedy way through the tunnels!Assassins, remember to be safe and have fun! Quote current challenge challenge archive: 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 instagram | goodreads "Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world." - Voltaire Link to comment
Artemis Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 For the bear crawls, does going backwards count the same as going forwards? I'm trying to work out an indoor method that doesn't involve resetting every 2 steps. 1 Quote "Fairy tales are more than true not because they tell us dragons exist, but because they tell us dragons can be beaten" -Neil Gaiman Mandalorian Assassin: Level 5 Current Challenge - Artemis becomes Mandalorian Overall Weight Loss Journey: Starting Weight - Current Weight - Goal -160lbs Link to comment
starsapart Posted October 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 For the bear crawls, does going backwards count the same as going forwards? I'm trying to work out an indoor method that doesn't involve resetting every 2 steps. Good question. Forward or back is fine as long as it's the same motion. 1 Quote current challenge challenge archive: 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 instagram | goodreads "Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world." - Voltaire Link to comment
jrosto Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Awesome challenge! 1 Quote Barbarian Assassin / Level 5 STR: 16.5 | DEX: 4.8 | STA: 8.9 | CON: 8.7 | WIS: 6.6 | CHA: 6.8 My Current Six Week Challenge - Jrosto - A Barbarian Cleans Up His Act Previous Challenges - #1, #2, #3, #4 My NF Introduction Post : My MDA Journal : My MDA Phase 1 Success Story Simple & Sinister Workout Log Keep Calm and Send in the Penguins! Link to comment
Jothra Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Bear walking is fun! Wheeeeeeeee! Plus, I need some serious workout time, after a very busy and foodly Thanksgiving weekend. Edit for thematically appropriate GIF: 3 Quote Jothra i | ii | iii | iv | v | vi | vii | viii Link to comment
Fayrn Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Wow Jothra your killing it! 506? Tha means you've actually done over 1,000 bear crawl steps! What's your secret???? 1 Quote Fayrn Mermaid Assassin Lv 7 | STR 9.75 | DEX 10.5 | STA 13.5 | CON 15 | WIS 11.75 | CHA 14.25 | Current Challenge Past Challenges: {1st}{2nd}{3rd}{4th}{5th}{6th} Character Profile Books Read 20.94% 20.94% Money Saved 25% 25% Link to comment
Toxophilite Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 For the bear crawls, does going backwards count the same as going forwards? I'm trying to work out an indoor method that doesn't involve resetting every 2 steps.Wish I read this before. I've been crawling up and down this 4m stretch of carpet like an idiot 2 Quote "To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and, whatever you hit, call it the target." Link to comment
Jothra Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Wow Jothra your killing it! 506? Tha means you've actually done over 1,000 bear crawl steps! What's your secret???? My main hereditary strong body parts: forearms and calves. Even at the least fit I've ever been, I had very good calves and forearms. I admit, it's an unearned privilege. 1 Quote Jothra i | ii | iii | iv | v | vi | vii | viii Link to comment
Jothra Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Oh, and I'm listening to the old BBC Hobbit radio play, which adds extra challenge-appropriate initiative. 1 Quote Jothra i | ii | iii | iv | v | vi | vii | viii Link to comment
Artemis Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Where'd you find that recording? Audible? 1 Quote "Fairy tales are more than true not because they tell us dragons exist, but because they tell us dragons can be beaten" -Neil Gaiman Mandalorian Assassin: Level 5 Current Challenge - Artemis becomes Mandalorian Overall Weight Loss Journey: Starting Weight - Current Weight - Goal -160lbs Link to comment
Jothra Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Bookstore. Chapters, specifically. Edit: it looks to be on Amazon, as well, though I know I personally do not like web-ordering things. Quote Jothra i | ii | iii | iv | v | vi | vii | viii Link to comment
Jothra Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 YEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! Fish in a Bear Suit! Quote Jothra i | ii | iii | iv | v | vi | vii | viii Link to comment
Jothra Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 I'm not sure if you can tell somehow from the spreadsheet, but the hobbits managed the Bear Crawls first. Humans were second. Quote Jothra i | ii | iii | iv | v | vi | vii | viii Link to comment
Sam Ashen Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 In a townhouse over here. Two reps and I am across the room already. 1 Quote Classless Human Male Warrior - Introduction Height: 1.77m Weight: 93 kg Spoiler Current Maxes: (repsxkg) Squat: 10x122.3, 5x138.2, 3x147; 1x170 Bench Press: 10x79, 5x93, 1x102 Deadlift: 10x152, 5x192, 3x210, 1x229 Overhead Press: 10x52, 5x61, 1x70.3 Current Battle Log: 1707 Sam Ashen Summer Swole Program 2017 Challenges: 1701 1702 1703 1704 1705 Previous Challenges: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1603 1604 1605 1606 1607 1609 1610 1611 1612 Daily Log:The Daily Grind Form Check: Stronglifts Olympic More FC's: Pistol Squats Want to play? MFPvP Link to comment
Jothra Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Yeah, my front (read: only) hallway gives me about 5 reps before I have to go back. 1 Quote Jothra i | ii | iii | iv | v | vi | vii | viii Link to comment
Sam Ashen Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Gone outside for this. My hands are turning black. Hopefully nobody catches me outside. 1 Quote Classless Human Male Warrior - Introduction Height: 1.77m Weight: 93 kg Spoiler Current Maxes: (repsxkg) Squat: 10x122.3, 5x138.2, 3x147; 1x170 Bench Press: 10x79, 5x93, 1x102 Deadlift: 10x152, 5x192, 3x210, 1x229 Overhead Press: 10x52, 5x61, 1x70.3 Current Battle Log: 1707 Sam Ashen Summer Swole Program 2017 Challenges: 1701 1702 1703 1704 1705 Previous Challenges: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1603 1604 1605 1606 1607 1609 1610 1611 1612 Daily Log:The Daily Grind Form Check: Stronglifts Olympic More FC's: Pistol Squats Want to play? MFPvP Link to comment
Jothra Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 When someone catches you walking outside on all fours, and your explanation is that you are a Human Male Warrior acting as an Honorary Dwarven Assassin, and you are pretending to crawl through a tiny hole so you can do leg-raises in order to defeat a giant predatory spider, which is also in a hole, in order to defend the honor of your allies, who are also dwarven, I can see how you might end up re-evaluating your decision-making paradigm. 7 Quote Jothra i | ii | iii | iv | v | vi | vii | viii Link to comment
Sam Ashen Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Here are my hands after 350 reps: 4 Quote Classless Human Male Warrior - Introduction Height: 1.77m Weight: 93 kg Spoiler Current Maxes: (repsxkg) Squat: 10x122.3, 5x138.2, 3x147; 1x170 Bench Press: 10x79, 5x93, 1x102 Deadlift: 10x152, 5x192, 3x210, 1x229 Overhead Press: 10x52, 5x61, 1x70.3 Current Battle Log: 1707 Sam Ashen Summer Swole Program 2017 Challenges: 1701 1702 1703 1704 1705 Previous Challenges: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1603 1604 1605 1606 1607 1609 1610 1611 1612 Daily Log:The Daily Grind Form Check: Stronglifts Olympic More FC's: Pistol Squats Want to play? MFPvP Link to comment
Anim07734 Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 The only explanation you need. Can I do toes-to-bar instead of leg raises? Those are more likely to work into my routines. Plus I'd rather hang from the ceiling than lay on my back while kicking spiders. 3 Quote Anim07734; God of Death in Training Tiefling Assassin and Artificer Maxim 70: Failure is not an option. It is mandatory. The option is whether or not to let failure be the last thing you do. Link to comment
mom2sjm Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 this little guy might be faster at bear crawls than me but I'll do what I can for the Dwarves! 1 Quote Rock Gnome Assassin Lvl 28 Link to comment
lucky fire dragon Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 If it's hanging leg raises it perfectly matches the image of struggling out of the net while kicking nasty monster spider - well picked, starsaparts and awesome job in total again Quote Level 18 Wood-Elf Assassin battle log: counting the good things current challenge: something, nothing, all the things previous challenges: 25, 24, 23, 22, 21, 20, 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 How cool is it that the same God who created mountains and oceans and galaxies looked at you and thought the world needed one of you, too Link to comment
SpiralGalaxy Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Glad I'm feeling better this week: count me in! Quote SpiralGalaxy, Level 9 Halfling Elf AssassinSTR 17|DEX 13|STA 20|CON 13|WIS 21|CHA 15Electromagnetics Engineer, Freelance sci-fi critic in Maryland"I'm not telling you it's going to be easy, I'm telling you it's going to be worth it." Link to comment
starsapart Posted October 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Can I do toes-to-bar instead of leg raises? Those are more likely to work into my routines. Plus I'd rather hang from the ceiling than lay on my back while kicking spiders. I suppose hanging leg raises or toes to bar are acceptable alternatives. Straight leg only. Thanks for letting me know the order in which things happened when I wasn't online, guys! Whoever's in the spreadsheet when Shelob goes down, please take a screenshot for me. I anticipate that with this crew, it won't take all week. 2 Quote current challenge challenge archive: 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 instagram | goodreads "Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world." - Voltaire Link to comment
Trewest Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 PERFECT CHALLENGE FOR BABYSITTING A TODDLER!!! Can someone PLEASE throw up 250 for me in the Hobbits please? Quote "What doesn't kill me better start running", level 7 Furyan Assassin My Journey From Fat to Fit: 1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|CURRENT A proud member of the Champion House; Targaryen (Assassin's mini), Hufflepuff bravery is forgetting to be afraid because the thing is so important that the risk doesn't even matter (Assassin's mini) , Hellfire Club represent! (Assassin's mini) Link to comment
jrosto Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 leg raises? Quote Barbarian Assassin / Level 5 STR: 16.5 | DEX: 4.8 | STA: 8.9 | CON: 8.7 | WIS: 6.6 | CHA: 6.8 My Current Six Week Challenge - Jrosto - A Barbarian Cleans Up His Act Previous Challenges - #1, #2, #3, #4 My NF Introduction Post : My MDA Journal : My MDA Phase 1 Success Story Simple & Sinister Workout Log Keep Calm and Send in the Penguins! Link to comment
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