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"Here is where the souls of the wicked are tortured in the pits of Tartarus, the wailing and agony of the damned, resonated deep throughout the bowels of the Underworld" - Gaia

 

as many of you know i've had a rough go as of late, but that is no excuse. if you want to kill a god, you have to train like one. and i'm not talking about sayians... sorry goku

no, you have to start as a Spartan and be fearless. go at life and battle with reckless abandon. 

 

that journey begins.....now.

 

i'm setting 3 goals this challenge. each week will be pass/fail. no points, no bullshit, no excuses. either i succeed or i don't.4 weeks is one month, and i'm already a day late. so there can be no more delay.

 

FOOD: whenever i'm down or struggling with life my diet does as well. that stops now. i'm giving myself 2 options. either i stick to keto hardcore 5 days a week.. OR... i stick to a truly wholesome diet 6 days a week. by wholesome i basically mean paleo lite. i'll allow things like oatmeal yogurt and whey.....i'm thinking keto, but thinking about giving paleo a real run, so i'm debating a semi test run here. 

 

ok, keto

 

TRAINING: I've been slacking, excuses be damned, for far too long. so starting today, i must do a minimum of 2 workouts per week. i don't care if they're in a gym, park, or house. but i must do something twice a week. even if it's just a full blown cardio day. i don't think this is too much to ask for.

 

NF: this isn't workout related, but i feel it necessary. you guys have been a great help and support to me during both my highs and lows. including my lowest point where i was mid competition with Dark_Raider in a PvP and fell off the grid. this wasn't fair to him, you guys that were following along, or myself. as much as i wanted to win, i'm pretty certain he was gonna walk away with the W. what sucks the most is now we'll never know what would've happened. i do know that that challenge pushed me pretty damn hard against myself. i said all that to say this: i have to check in on here at least 3 times a week. doesn't matter if it's on my thread or someone else's or both(preferably both). when i'm active here it motivates me more. it also makes me want to motivate others. this community is infectious.

 

so let's get ready to storm Olympus....

 

"If all those on Olympus would deny me my vengeance, then all of Olympus will die. " - Kratos

 

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LEVEL: 7 Furyan Ranger - Battle Log - in lieu of this challenge

don't look back, we aren't going that way:

Rebirth - Wrestlemania Dark Raider vs KZacher

From Tartarus with Love - Wrath of the Furyan - it's a secret! - FIGHT! - You can go your own way - The Rational Gaze - Rise from Death to Knife this Beast(part 3-the agony) - Demonized(part 2) -  By Demons Be Driven(part 1) -

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Day 1: striking class. i cant remember everything but here's a basic run down.

 

50 jumping jacks, squat thrusts, jack knives

6 mins of partner (locking legs) sit ups - 2 sets of 3 mins

 

oh my god i don't even know how many kicks to air and bags alike.

 

body conditioning trading leg kicks, push kicks, then body shots with partner.

 

3 rounds of 3 mins of med-light sparring.

 

i'm sure there was more, but i truthfully cannot remember. 

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LEVEL: 7 Furyan Ranger - Battle Log - in lieu of this challenge

don't look back, we aren't going that way:

Rebirth - Wrestlemania Dark Raider vs KZacher

From Tartarus with Love - Wrath of the Furyan - it's a secret! - FIGHT! - You can go your own way - The Rational Gaze - Rise from Death to Knife this Beast(part 3-the agony) - Demonized(part 2) -  By Demons Be Driven(part 1) -

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Well howdy-do. 

 

 

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knew you'd understand.

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LEVEL: 7 Furyan Ranger - Battle Log - in lieu of this challenge

don't look back, we aren't going that way:

Rebirth - Wrestlemania Dark Raider vs KZacher

From Tartarus with Love - Wrath of the Furyan - it's a secret! - FIGHT! - You can go your own way - The Rational Gaze - Rise from Death to Knife this Beast(part 3-the agony) - Demonized(part 2) -  By Demons Be Driven(part 1) -

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Damn, I was looking for you about 10 minutes too early ;)

 

Glad to see you again!

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My MMA-spiration!

 

Here's a Kratos gif for you, buddy...

 

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Oh, and another!

 

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[Level ??] Rurik, the Wayfinder

Class: Gloomfall Gunslinger  (Artificer/Gunslinger)

BRUTALITY 11 | FINESSE 10 | VIGOR 11 | INSIGHT 14 | WILL 13

Equipment: The Alchemist greatcoat armor, Longshot adventuring rifle, Slicer & Dicer dual blades, with adventurer's pack containing an alchemist's kit.

 

"Rangers have to at least give up on pants. It's a special rule we enacted after Rurik became a Guild Leader.” – DarK_RaideR

"Did I just get my ass kicked by a member of Metallica meets History Channel's Vikings?" - Wild Wolf

"By the Well-Oiled-and-Meticulously-Groomed Beard of Rurik!" - Tanktimus the Encourager

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Watched Pitch Black the other night and thought of you.

"Don't you cry for Johns. Don't you dare."

YOU GOT THIS!!

Sent from deep within the wilds of Gridania...

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i am not waiting for a hero.  i saved myself long ago.

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"Well...in the end, it boils down to two simple choices. Either you do or you don't.

You'd think with all the problems in this world, there'd be more answers. It's not fair...
...But that's the way things are. The choice is yours."

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In honor of bald awesome I'm putting this here

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and then add a beard

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Half-Ork Scout Leader
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[hits follow button repeatedly]

[bruises finger]

Welcome back bro!

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thanks for all the love you guys. it truly means the world to me. so i forgot, that yesterday(although my day one as a thread) was actually day 2 this challenge. i started keto-ish diet monday, AND ran 1.25 miles. so i've hit my quota on workouts already this week.. HOW-EV-ER i'm going back to my gym tomorrow for kickboxing so i'll surpass my quota. 

 

Damn, I was looking for you about 10 minutes too early ;)

 

Glad to see you again!

i had to wait til you weren't looking ;)

 

My MMA-spiration!

 

Here's a Kratos gif for you, buddy...

 

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Oh, and another!

 

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haha thanks man. my goal for this year is to be in good enough shape to be Kratos. even if i don't do it for actual halloween, i want to be able to. plus, GoW is my favorite game series.

 

Great to have you back buddy!

glad to be back my friend. :)

 

AAAAAAAAAAWWWWWW YEAH, KZACHER IS BACK!

 

So so so so happy and hyped for this! Oh and by the way, we can always repeat that PvP when you're ready ;)

in due time. first things first, i've gotta get back in the game.

 

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( Subbed for Lurking. )

i like when you lurk

 

I think you'll kill this one!

hope know you're right

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LEVEL: 7 Furyan Ranger - Battle Log - in lieu of this challenge

don't look back, we aren't going that way:

Rebirth - Wrestlemania Dark Raider vs KZacher

From Tartarus with Love - Wrath of the Furyan - it's a secret! - FIGHT! - You can go your own way - The Rational Gaze - Rise from Death to Knife this Beast(part 3-the agony) - Demonized(part 2) -  By Demons Be Driven(part 1) -

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Watched Pitch Black the other night and thought of you.

"Don't you cry for Johns. Don't you dare."

YOU GOT THIS!!

Sent from deep within the wilds of Gridania...

glad that movie makes you think of me.

that's one of my favorite scenes. 

my favorite is the "looks clear" bit

 

In honor of bald awesome I'm putting this here

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and then add a beard

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that movie looks so badass

 

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Don't mind me, just lurking here quietly.....

why be quiet?

 

Subbed!  

 

I was totally going to GIF the Last Witch Hunter too! 

YES!

 

[hits follow button repeatedly]

[bruises finger]

Welcome back bro!

glad to be back, and even more so glad to have you with

 

Here for the awesome

i'll try not to disappoint

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LEVEL: 7 Furyan Ranger - Battle Log - in lieu of this challenge

don't look back, we aren't going that way:

Rebirth - Wrestlemania Dark Raider vs KZacher

From Tartarus with Love - Wrath of the Furyan - it's a secret! - FIGHT! - You can go your own way - The Rational Gaze - Rise from Death to Knife this Beast(part 3-the agony) - Demonized(part 2) -  By Demons Be Driven(part 1) -

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I've heard tales of your greatness many times, around many internet campfires. Dark_Raider's descent into the underworld to bring you back is Legend in itself. I am so very proud to stand in the Ranger Corps with you sir.

 

 

Welcome Home.

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Current Challenge

"By the Most-Righteous-and-Blessed Beard of Sir Tanktimus the Encourager!" - Jarl Rurik Harrgath

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I've heard tales of your greatness many times, around many internet campfires. Dark_Raider's descent into the underworld to bring you back is Legend in itself. I am so very proud to stand in the Ranger Corps with you sir.

 

 

Welcome Home.

many many thanks :) DR's resurrecting capabilities are legen-wait for it-dary

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but i'm just a man, trying to kill a god :tongue:

i did need this by the way... so thank you

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LEVEL: 7 Furyan Ranger - Battle Log - in lieu of this challenge

don't look back, we aren't going that way:

Rebirth - Wrestlemania Dark Raider vs KZacher

From Tartarus with Love - Wrath of the Furyan - it's a secret! - FIGHT! - You can go your own way - The Rational Gaze - Rise from Death to Knife this Beast(part 3-the agony) - Demonized(part 2) -  By Demons Be Driven(part 1) -

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workout tonight:

kickboxing from 6:15-7:20

 

5-6 mins of jump rope. i've sucked at this my entire life

7 different footwork drills going the length of the mat 4 times. at the end of each drill 5 jumping jacks, 5 squat thrusts, 5 jackknives.

2-5 min rounds of sparring with a 30s plank in between each

 

literally at the bell of round two this cut i've had on my head for a couple days got ripped open.--no more sparring for me for the night. can't get blood everywhere. 

 

15 jj, st, jk.

 

after cleaning that up, 3-3 min rounds of jab, right hand, front kick. 

3-3 min rounds on the heavy bag throwing all combinations.

then 2 min slant drills-- 5,5,5 in between each round. 

 

fin.

 

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LEVEL: 7 Furyan Ranger - Battle Log - in lieu of this challenge

don't look back, we aren't going that way:

Rebirth - Wrestlemania Dark Raider vs KZacher

From Tartarus with Love - Wrath of the Furyan - it's a secret! - FIGHT! - You can go your own way - The Rational Gaze - Rise from Death to Knife this Beast(part 3-the agony) - Demonized(part 2) -  By Demons Be Driven(part 1) -

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