Grayspeed Posted June 10, 2016 Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 This month I'm keeping my challenge really simple and focussing on getting s**t done. No theme, no bells and whistle, just balls. Or something like that.. I'm coming for you, things! Quest 1. Share the awesome. Keeping this from the last challenge. Even the suckiest of days contains a little glimmer of hope. At least that's what I'm going to attempt to prove to myself... Each day I'll post 1 awesome thing that happened. This can be anything that brightened my day even if by a little; whether it be a life altering achievement, hitting a workout goal, or something small like seeing a Deer on the way to work, or something funny that happened during the day. Quest 2. Hold the Plank. Mission Objective: Hold a 2 minute plank. I'm currently at around 50-70 seconds, but I'm sure I can get more if I man up. Quest 3. Hit the Trails. Throughout the challenge I will do a total 30km of trail running. Quest 4. Do The Thing. Spend a total of 105 minutes each week working on some form of "life advancement". This works out at just 15 minutes a day, but will more likely be longer sessions over fewer days. This could be anything that helps me level up towards living a better, healthier (and happier!) life. Researching workouts/nutrition, searching for jobs, writing, and general life research stuff will be counted. I'm sure over the course of this challenge this quest will become slightly less vague... Actually doing workouts won't count towards the total. Also, I used a calculator to work out 15x7. What the hell is wrong with me? Bonus Stuff Daily Dare PVP. Going for Gold this time. Assassin Mini Challenge: Firefly Theme! Yisssss 6 Quote Level 19 Jedi/Assassin in-training. Challenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | "Life happens wherever you are, whether you make it or not." - Uncle Iroh Link to comment
Phayze Posted June 11, 2016 Report Share Posted June 11, 2016 Give it hell, hero! Those things won't know what him em! Sent from my XT1028 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Level 0 Air Nomad Assassin STR: 0 STA: 0 DEX: 0 CON: 0 WIS: 0 CHA: 0 Current Challenge: [Url= http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/80570-phayze-accepts-an-apprenticeship-as-an-airbender-respawn/]Apprentice Airbender![/url] Check Out My LEGO Stuff on Flickr! "The next golden age of human achievement begins here and now" -Neil Degrasse Tyson, Cosmos Link to comment
Grayspeed Posted June 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 Thanks @Phayze! Thought I'd do a day 0 trial post. Quest 1. Share the awesome. Last month I was desperately trying to increase my Chinup amrap (from 8 reps) I didn't really make any progress though. Today I got 9 reps! Quest 2. Hold the Plank. Did a test today, got 63 seconds Quest 3. Hit the Trails. N/A. But did have a long walk yesterday and found some cool new routes. Quest 4. Do The Thing. Read some more of Level Up Your Life, I've been slacking on that this past week. I feel the need to jazz up my challenge, maybe I'll think of a theme? 4 Quote Level 19 Jedi/Assassin in-training. Challenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | "Life happens wherever you are, whether you make it or not." - Uncle Iroh Link to comment
Briniel Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 Woot, congrats on the chin ups!! Awesomesauce. And a solid 1 minute plank isn't shabby either How do you like LUYL? 1 Quote "The way you spend your days is the way you live your life" Challenges: Current | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 Link to comment
Grayspeed Posted June 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 47 minutes ago, Briniel said: How do you like LUYL? It's been helpful and entertaining so far. A lot of the stuff is familiar if you've been reading the site, but it's been constructed into an easy to follow guide. Definitely been a big help to me. 1 Quote Level 19 Jedi/Assassin in-training. Challenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | "Life happens wherever you are, whether you make it or not." - Uncle Iroh Link to comment
Grayspeed Posted June 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 Another challenge officially begins! Day 1 Quest 1. Share the awesome. When the dog is so excited he wags his tail so hard that he can't control his back legs. Never gets old Quest 2. Hold the Plank. N/A. Did the Darebee Daily Dare (20 moving planks) today with EC, so that's encouraging. Quest 3. Hit the Trails. Looking to go for a run tomorrow. Today was strength training day. Quest 4. Do The Thing. 15 minutes spent searching a job site, didn't find anything that took my fancy. Got frustrated with the search not working properly - no, I do not want a Warehouse Manager job in Inverness! Bonus Stuff. PVP: Daily Dare completed with EC. Assassin Firefly Mini: Just over 6 miles walked and logged. 2 Quote Level 19 Jedi/Assassin in-training. Challenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | "Life happens wherever you are, whether you make it or not." - Uncle Iroh Link to comment
Grayspeed Posted June 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2016 Day 2 Quest 1. Share the awesome. This video got me all fired up and ready to win life. First I need to figure out what i'm good at... Quest 2. Hold the Plank. N/A. Planning a test during tomorrow's workout. Quest 3. Hit the Trails. Just a shortish run today. I was tired, but determined to get a run in. Ran 5.56km Total Distance = 5.56km Quest 4. Do The Thing. N/A Total Time = 15 minutes Bonus Stuff. PVP: Daily Dare completed as warmup before run. Assassin Firefly Mini: Walked 7 miles at work then miles from run as well. 3 Quote Level 19 Jedi/Assassin in-training. Challenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | "Life happens wherever you are, whether you make it or not." - Uncle Iroh Link to comment
Elleica Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Following along for the daily dose of awesomeness 1 Quote Epic Character | 4-Week Challenge: Current | 2 | 1 | Link to comment
Briniel Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Yay for getting runs in, even when tired. Have a great challenge!! 1 Quote "The way you spend your days is the way you live your life" Challenges: Current | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 Link to comment
Grayspeed Posted June 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 Day 3 Quest 1. Share the awesome. I've been watching a TV show called Springwatch, there was a clip of a tiny Owl assassinating a Moth mid-flight in pitch black darkness. Epic. Quest 2. Hold the Plank. 65 seconds. That's a 2 second improvement Quest 3. Hit the Trails. N/A Total Distance = 5.56km Quest 4. Do The Thing. N/A Total Time = 15 minutes Bonus Stuff. PVP: Daily Dare completed with EC. Assassin Firefly Mini: Walking miles logged. Chinups logged. 2 Quote Level 19 Jedi/Assassin in-training. Challenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | "Life happens wherever you are, whether you make it or not." - Uncle Iroh Link to comment
Grayspeed Posted June 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 Day 4 Quest 1. Share the awesome. Floor plan was released for Star Wars Celebration London. One month to go! Quest 2. Hold the Plank. N/A Quest 3. Hit the Trails. N/A Total Distance = 5.56km Quest 4. Do The Thing. N/A. Need to get cracking with this one. Total Time = 15 minutes Bonus Stuff. PVP: Daily Dare skipped today. Assassin Firefly Mini: Walking miles logged. Added some extra Chinups as well, gotta fix that engine! 2 Quote Level 19 Jedi/Assassin in-training. Challenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | "Life happens wherever you are, whether you make it or not." - Uncle Iroh Link to comment
TheFatFriar Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 Awesome! I should definitely try that "appreciateon thing every day" quest some time. And 2 minute planks? Wow. Just wow. Quote Link to comment
Grayspeed Posted June 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 Day 5 Quest 1. Share the awesome. My dog today.. He forgot how to bed.. Quest 2. Hold the Plank. N/A Quest 3. Hit the Trails. N/A Total Distance = 5.56km Quest 4. Do The Thing. 20 minutes reading LUYL, went back and re-read a couple of chapters to get back up to speed Total Time = 35 minutes Bonus Stuff. PVP: Daily Dare done with EC. Was a tad painful... Assassin Firefly Mini: Walking miles logged. Chinups logged. 3 Quote Level 19 Jedi/Assassin in-training. Challenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | "Life happens wherever you are, whether you make it or not." - Uncle Iroh Link to comment
SnowOwl Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 I love that pic! Dogs are the best. My dog is currently sleeping soundly with his nose in my shoe... 1 Quote Race: Elf ~ Class: Druid Apprentice ~ Level: 12 Current Challenge 2015-2016 Challenges: One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten, Eleven, Twelve 2018-2019 Challenges: (first one in progress) Link to comment
TheFatFriar Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 He is adorable! 1 Quote Link to comment
Grayspeed Posted June 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Day 6 Quest 1. Share the awesome. Finally got around to watching this week's Collider Jedi Council. Quest 2. Hold the Plank. N/A Quest 3. Hit the Trails. N/A. Hopefully I'll get some more work done on this next week. Total Distance = 5.56km Quest 4. Do The Thing. 30 minutes job searching. May have found something. Pay wouldn't be great and it would probably be temporary, but it could be interesting. I basically just want out of my current job, maybe less hours, and a more positive working environment. Total Time = 65 minutes Bonus Stuff. PVP: Daily Dare skipped due to potentially causing more damage to toenail. Assassin Firefly Mini: Walking and chinups logged. 2 Quote Level 19 Jedi/Assassin in-training. Challenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | "Life happens wherever you are, whether you make it or not." - Uncle Iroh Link to comment
Grayspeed Posted June 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Day 7 Quest 1. Share the awesome. Found this guy on YouTube who does fitness videos wearing custom made Spiderman costumes. Quest 2. Hold the Plank. N/A. Been slacking here... Quest 3. Hit the Trails. N/A. Total Distance = 5.56km Quest 4. Do The Thing. Spent about 30 minutes researching the NF Academy, decided it would have been perfect for me when I started living healthier, but not worth the cost at this point. Shame I didn't know about NF back then. Then spent just over 10 minutes reading LUYL, nearly finished now. Total Time = 105/105 minutes Bonus Stuff. PVP: Daily Dare done with EC. Assassin Firefly Mini: Forgot to turn on my pedometer app, but didn't do a great amount of walking today anyway. Chinups logged. 2 Quote Level 19 Jedi/Assassin in-training. Challenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | "Life happens wherever you are, whether you make it or not." - Uncle Iroh Link to comment
TheFatFriar Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 OMG, I want that Spidey's strength! 2 Quote Link to comment
Briniel Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Those spiderman videos are awesome, thanks for sharing! I'm feeling kinda the same about the academy. I'll stick to it for this challenge and see how the workouts work out for me (haha) and then decide whether to go for a refund or not. I feel like a lot of the things offered are either on the blog for free or easily set up via habitica and the like or available in similar quality for free on other websites... 1 Quote "The way you spend your days is the way you live your life" Challenges: Current | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 Link to comment
Grayspeed Posted June 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Day 8 Quest 1. Share the awesome. Got a hilarious look from some guy while I was running today. I couldn't tell if it was my Captain America socks, my goofy running hat, or the fact that I kept jumping on logs and running across them... Civilians just don't understand the habits of us Rebels Quest 2. Hold the Plank. N/A. Seriously... Need to get on with it. Quest 3. Hit the Trails. Ran 7.11km today. Pace was surprisingly fast considering how slow I felt, might have something to do with wanting to get the harder sections over with faster I'm beginning to realise I'm much more of a sprinter than a distance runner. I can walk all the live long day, but running gets exhausting pretty quickly. It might be something to do with my technique though, I've notice I slump at the hips a lot and suck at correcting it. Trail running goals: Fix posture/technique. Experiment with shorter distances and aiming for speed rather than distance. Total Distance = 12.67km Quest 4. Do The Thing. In an attempt to get started with creative writing I decided to try my hand at writing short poems, read this article on starting poetry to get things going. Total Time = 15/105 minutes Bonus Stuff. PVP: Daily Dare done with EC. Assassin Firefly Mini: Miles walked and ran logged. Did 3 pullups on a tree branch just for fun. 3 Quote Level 19 Jedi/Assassin in-training. Challenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | "Life happens wherever you are, whether you make it or not." - Uncle Iroh Link to comment
SnowOwl Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 I love all your awesomes. 1 Quote Race: Elf ~ Class: Druid Apprentice ~ Level: 12 Current Challenge 2015-2016 Challenges: One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten, Eleven, Twelve 2018-2019 Challenges: (first one in progress) Link to comment
Grayspeed Posted June 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Day 9 Quest 1. Share the awesome. Dog didn't bark like crazy when I got home from work today. In fact, he hasn't barked all evening. Good boy! Quest 2. Hold the Plank. Huzzah, we have progress! Elbow Plank held for 70 seconds. 2 minutes still feels a long way off.. Quest 3. Hit the Trails. N/A Total Distance = 12.67km Quest 4. Do The Thing. Not today, brain=fried. Luckily I have a load of free time this weekend so I might go to my favourite coffee/comic book shop and knuckle down with my laptop to do some things. Total Time = 15/105 minutes Bonus Stuff. PVP: Daily Dare done with EC. Assassin Firefly Mini: Miles, chinups, and holds added. Discovered I'm terrible at arch holds/supermans. Must work on my lower back strength. 2 Quote Level 19 Jedi/Assassin in-training. Challenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | "Life happens wherever you are, whether you make it or not." - Uncle Iroh Link to comment
Briniel Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 Good boy indeed. The neighbours' dog barks whenever anyone is in the hallway/coming up the stairs/moving around in earshot. It is so annoying. Yay for plank progress. That's really impressive. 2 minutes may seem like a lot, but you'll get there eventually 1 Quote "The way you spend your days is the way you live your life" Challenges: Current | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 Link to comment
Grayspeed Posted June 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 Didn't get much questing done the past 2 days, wok has been kicking my ass. Day 10 Quest 1. Share the awesome. This was a rough day, but I did 20,888 steps during an 8 hour shift. So that's pretty badass. Quest 2. Hold the Plank. N/A Quest 3. Hit the Trails. N/A Total Distance = 12.67km Quest 4. Do The Thing. N/A Total Time = 15/105 minutes Bonus Stuff. PVP: N/A Assassin Firefly Mini: N/A Day 11 Quest 1. Share the awesome. New blink-182 track was released today! Quest 2. Hold the Plank. N/A Quest 3. Hit the Trails. N/A Total Distance = 12.67km Quest 4. Do The Thing. A new gym is opening just a 5 minute drive from me towards the end of the summer. Spent 15 minutes researching on their website, think it might finally be time to try the whole gym going thing out. I want to try doing some heavier lifts, and it would be nice to have access to an actual pullup bar and maybe start TRX/gymnastics rings work. Will be a real "20 seconds of courage" moment for me. Might even be a quest in itself. Total Time = 30/105 minutes Bonus Stuff. PVP: N/A Assassin Firefly Mini: One superset done. Can't be letting the team down 3 Quote Level 19 Jedi/Assassin in-training. Challenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | "Life happens wherever you are, whether you make it or not." - Uncle Iroh Link to comment
SnowOwl Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 4 hours ago, Grayspeed said: Will be a real "20 seconds of courage" moment for me. Might even be a quest in itself. Go you! New quest! 2 Quote Race: Elf ~ Class: Druid Apprentice ~ Level: 12 Current Challenge 2015-2016 Challenges: One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten, Eleven, Twelve 2018-2019 Challenges: (first one in progress) Link to comment
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