Swinging_Jarnbjorn Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 I am Odinson_Rising, and my hammer lies on the ground. I want nothing more than to lift it, but I can’t. I am no longer worthy. That is the bad news. The good news is that this represents not failure, but the opportunity for success. The broken habits and missed opportunities that have contributed to my current condition are nothing more than obstacles in my path, placed not to slow or stop me, but rather to provide me with challenges to overcome. The newest obstacles in my path take the form of organizational deficiencies. I will combat these deficiencies with “Mise En Place.” Mise En Place is the culinary concept of having a place for everything and everything in its place. It represents planning, prep, and presence. The experienced chef will have not only his/her ingredients prepared and in the right place for use when they are needed, but also his/her containers, tools, cooking vessels, and dishware. No one is more prepared than the chef. For the duration of this challenge, and hopefully beyond, I will apply the concept of Mise En Place to the various aspects of my life. I will become organized and prepared. In true ranger fashion, I will be ready for anything. So here’s where we start. The epic quest: General: I will become strong enough to survive the apocalypse, and further, I will become strong enough to save my loved ones, to protect them and keep them alive. More specific: By 12.31.16, I will be able to run 5 miles without stopping, be able to climb a rope, be able to do pull ups and chin ups in sets of 5 or more, be able to squat at least my body weight, be able to deadlift at least 1.5x my bodyweight, be able to bench press my bodyweight, and be able to scale a 6 foot wall unassisted. Challenge goals: 1. I will, nightly, lay out all gear that I will need for the next day. This includes work clothes, exercise gear, books, paperwork, notepads, pens, lunch box, literally everything that I’ll be using in the next day. I will have it ready to go before my head hits the pillow. 2. I will, also nightly, lay out my plan for the next day, and place it with my gear. This includes my planned workout, my “big 3” actions for the day, and a basic agenda for how the day is intended to go, overall goals, shopping lists, and anything else that’s pertinent. 3. I will fill (nightly) and carry (daily) water bottles with me, ensuring that I have enough water to meet my current 2L water goal for each day. 4. I will practice Mise En Place in my day to day life, using the landing/launch pad approach, so that my everyday carry (EDC) items are ready for me each morning. It’s time to retire the “where are my keys” game. I suck at it. So there we go. Another challenge brings opportunity for growth. Best of luck, Rebels. Let’s go to work. -Odinson_Rising 4 Quote Life is full of hard times and good times. Learn from everything you can. Swinging_Jarnbjorn: Lv 1 Asgardian Ranger Focus Up! My current challenge. Loss As A Motivator Link to post
Thom Stépan Posted June 12, 2016 Report Share Posted June 12, 2016 Good challenge Odinnson. Let's see how it goes. Woden uses ravens, I use an iphone. Quote Where to find me: Current Challenge : Battle Log : Facebook : Instagram : "Each day, just focus on getting 1% better in whatever it is you're trying to improve. That's it. Just 1%." ArtofManliness Article. "That which is wise and holy helps the health and wholeness of the chain of generations." D. R. Miller. "We do not rise to our expectations. We fall to our level of training." Archilochus Link to post
Rurik Harrgath Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 I seriously love that particular drawing of Thor! Great to see you out again, Odinson. Looking forward to another challenge! Quote [ Level ?? ] Rurik the Windblade, the Blade Who Dances, Warhawk of the Steppes. BRUTALITY 13 | FINESSE 12 | GRIT 13 | INSIGHT 15 | MOXIE 13 Challenges:1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 "Rangers have to at least give up on pants. It's a special rule we enacted after Rurik Harrgath became a Guild Leader.” – DarK_RaideR. "Did I just get my ass kicked by a member of Metallica meets History Channel's Vikings?" - Wolfpool. "By the Well-Oiled-and-Meticulously-Groomed Beard of Rurik!" - Tanktimus the Encourager. Link to post
Swinging_Jarnbjorn Posted June 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 1 hour ago, Thom Ulfhedinn said: Good challenge Odinnson. Let's see how it goes. Woden uses ravens, I use an iphone. Thanks! Glad to see you again! 10 minutes ago, Rurik Harrgath said: I seriously love that particular drawing of Thor! Great to see you out again, Odinson. Looking forward to another challenge! It was a good find! Great to see you too! 1 Quote Life is full of hard times and good times. Learn from everything you can. Swinging_Jarnbjorn: Lv 1 Asgardian Ranger Focus Up! My current challenge. Loss As A Motivator Link to post
sozzielou Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 Good preparation skills, shipmate. Preparation is key. Quote Challenges 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Instagram photos of daily life Battle Log "I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become" ~ Carl Jung Link to post
Elastigirl Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 Love your Mis en Place plan! Quote Wisdom 15.5 Dexterity 11 Charisma 12 Strength 14 Constitution-11 Elastigirl:Just Living Life , Part II - Current Challenge: February 14 to March 20 - Nerd Fitness Rebellion "If more of us valued food and cheer and song, above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world" J.R.R.Tolkien Link to post
skinNbones Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 Hey shipmate - Planning is everything! We're thieves and we're bad guys. That's exactly what we are. We gotta find our own way. Quote SkinNbones : Recruit, Rangers, Jumps, Breaks, ,Tanks, Prepares, Adjusts, Goes Mad, Of The Dead 1, 2, 3 , Level 7 Ranger Link to post
Jormungand Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 Hello, fellow Rumrunner shipmate. I really, really like your goals. I think that it's excellent that you have your why along with your what. I'm really looking forward to seeing how this challenge plays out for you. Quote Level 13 Human Assassin Introduction Battle Log Current Challenge Previous Challenges: I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI "Scars are not injuries...A scar is a healing. After injury, a scar is what makes you whole." China Miéville, The Scar Link to post
Tova, Warrior of the Wilds Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 Hey shipmate! Just checking in Planning things like setting out clothing and setting priorities for the day have changed so much for me! Hope it helps you, too! Quote Current Challenge: Return to the Grove Dryad | Beastmaster Ranger | Licensed Cat Cuddler 2021 Goals: Hour walk without pain | Freestanding headstand | more tbd Goodreads Link to post
sozzielou Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 Hey, how's it going? 1 Quote Challenges 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Instagram photos of daily life Battle Log "I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become" ~ Carl Jung Link to post
Swinging_Jarnbjorn Posted June 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 17 hours ago, sozzielou said: Hey, how's it going? Lol Oh my I love that gif! Things are....interesting in my life right now. This is the first challenge in near to a year about which I've been excited, and things just got complicated for me. My plan is to power through, and use this experience as an example for the future. If I can get through this, I can get through anything. I hope you all are doing well! 5 Quote Life is full of hard times and good times. Learn from everything you can. Swinging_Jarnbjorn: Lv 1 Asgardian Ranger Focus Up! My current challenge. Loss As A Motivator Link to post
sozzielou Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 Quote Challenges 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Instagram photos of daily life Battle Log "I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become" ~ Carl Jung Link to post
Swinging_Jarnbjorn Posted June 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 17 hours ago, sozzielou said: Thanks! So I'm walking a little funny today, because on Saturday, I went down to San Diego and got a little bit muddy at the Gladiator Rock 'n Run, taking on the Super wave! I climbed and lifted and carried and burpee'd, and most importantly, I helped people meet goals and defeat obstacles! Such a blast! My challenge participation took a bit of a hit last week, but I'm back on a strong run. Let's do this! 3 Quote Life is full of hard times and good times. Learn from everything you can. Swinging_Jarnbjorn: Lv 1 Asgardian Ranger Focus Up! My current challenge. Loss As A Motivator Link to post
Elastigirl Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Way to go on the Gladiator Rock and Roll. Looks like even if life is throwing you curveballs, you're Rangering through very well. 1 Quote Wisdom 15.5 Dexterity 11 Charisma 12 Strength 14 Constitution-11 Elastigirl:Just Living Life , Part II - Current Challenge: February 14 to March 20 - Nerd Fitness Rebellion "If more of us valued food and cheer and song, above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world" J.R.R.Tolkien Link to post
Jormungand Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 I'd never heard of the Gladiator Rock 'N Run, but i checked out their website, and it looks pretty awesome. Glad it went well. One of my favorite part of running Tough Mudders is helping people through the obstacles. Wife usually chastises me for spending too much time helping other people over some of the walls. 1 Quote Level 13 Human Assassin Introduction Battle Log Current Challenge Previous Challenges: I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI "Scars are not injuries...A scar is a healing. After injury, a scar is what makes you whole." China Miéville, The Scar Link to post
sozzielou Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 You got this! Nearly there! 1 Quote Challenges 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Instagram photos of daily life Battle Log "I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become" ~ Carl Jung Link to post
Swinging_Jarnbjorn Posted July 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 On 7/5/2016 at 2:34 PM, Jormungand said: I'd never heard of the Gladiator Rock 'N Run, but i checked out their website, and it looks pretty awesome. Glad it went well. One of my favorite part of running Tough Mudders is helping people through the obstacles. Wife usually chastises me for spending too much time helping other people over some of the walls. I get that a lot! However, the helping is what I love. I'm not competing against anyone else. I'm at war with complacency, mediocrity, and apathy. The day I put myself before someone who needs help, whether in life or in an event, I've lost that war. 2 Quote Life is full of hard times and good times. Learn from everything you can. Swinging_Jarnbjorn: Lv 1 Asgardian Ranger Focus Up! My current challenge. Loss As A Motivator Link to post
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