Mike @ ForcesOfProgeny Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 Mike reporting in from the Metro Detroit area. I tried thinking up a good nickname to stay in theme, but I kept feeling like George Costanza when he tried assuming the nickname T-Bone at his new job and that didn't work out well for him. As it is I already go by my actual name (Game of Thrones-ized) for my multiple past attempts at blogging my fitness journey. After quitting smoking before my 30th Birthday I took up cycling to train for that year's MS150 (150 miles over 2 days) cycling fundraiser. That was my first foray into endurance sports (about 11 years ago). Since then I added running to my portfolio and have since completed numerous 5K/10K races, 4 Half Marathons and 2 Sprint Triathlons. By the end of the year I will have run my first 10 mile race (next weekend) and my 5th Half Marathon. In order to better incorporate Strength Training & Injury prevention, I'm beginning to incorporate Strength and Circuit Training Workouts into my weekly routine. While I'm not nicknaming myself for use on the forums here I generally use Game of Thrones-esque naming and nomenclature for use on social media and blogging (when I do it). I am a graphic designer at heart so I generally can't help myself when it comes to branding things I'm involved with (See exhibit A below). I look forward to the the upcoming 4 week challenge as I believe that will help keep things interesting going into the final weeks of training for my October Half Marathon. 2 Quote Michael of House Mistak, First of His Name ForcesOfProgeny.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Athlinks | Runkeeper | Strava | Endomondo | Garmin Link to comment
Sloth the Enduring Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 Welcome Mike. 1 Quote “We might as well start where we are, use what we have and do what we can." – Caitlin Rivers Sloth: The Man with the Hammer battle log Link to comment
Laghail Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 On 9/5/2017 at 6:01 PM, Mike @ Miles4Milestones said: Mike reporting in from the Metro Detroit area. I tried thinking up a good nickname to stay in theme, but I kept feeling like George Costanza when he tried assuming the nickname T-Bone at his new job and that didn't work out well for him. As it is I already go by my actual name (Game of Thrones-ized) for my multiple past attempts at blogging my fitness journey. After quitting smoking before my 30th Birthday I took up cycling to train for that year's MS150 (150 miles over 2 days) cycling fundraiser. That was my first foray into endurance sports (about 11 years ago). Since then I added running to my portfolio and have since completed numerous 5K/10K races, 4 Half Marathons and 2 Sprint Triathlons. By the end of the year I will have run my first 10 mile race (next weekend) and my 5th Half Marathon. In order to better incorporate Strength Training & Injury prevention, I'm beginning to incorporate Strength and Circuit Training Workouts into my weekly routine. While I'm not nicknaming myself for use on the forums here I generally use Game of Thrones-esque naming and nomenclature for use on social media and blogging (when I do it). I am a graphic designer at heart so I generally can't help myself when it comes to branding things I'm involved with (See exhibit A below). I look forward to the the upcoming 4 week challenge as I believe that will help keep things interesting going into the final weeks of training for my October Half Marathon. Dang, swanky-ass designs there. The hound ears on the stark wolf is fantastic. 1 Quote Level 38 [Raveling Bard] Link to comment
Blethan Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 Hey hey! A fellow creative here (I'm an illustrator and also can't help trying to adding a little something to my social profiles) You're journey so far sounds amazing. I'm hoping to explore cycling as a way to get fit (also as an alternative commute to work! Boom, double benefits!)... any tips on where to start? Other than getting a bike obviously XD Also, loving the designs and welcome to the forum! 2 Quote -Rebel- 4WC 2019 : 2.7.2 “Get a dream, hold on to it and shoot for the sky.” -- Dusty Rhodes Link to comment
Odinson Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 Welcome! Love the design work! 1 Quote Level 1 Wasteland Ranger Challenges 1 2 3 STR-0.5 DEX-1.5 CON-1 INT-2 WIS-1 CHA-1 'What we think we become' Buddha Link to comment
Mike @ ForcesOfProgeny Posted September 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 On 9/11/2017 at 4:06 PM, Laghail said: Dang, swanky-ass designs there. The hound ears on the stark wolf is fantastic. Thanks I was quite happy with how that turned out and how the ears really made all the difference. 1 Quote Michael of House Mistak, First of His Name ForcesOfProgeny.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Athlinks | Runkeeper | Strava | Endomondo | Garmin Link to comment
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