Artemis Prime Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 I think I have figured out better foot placement to make Bulgarian Split Squats more tolerable. They still will not be staying in the rotation after this program cycle, but we have come to an uneasy truce for the time being. 4 Quote "For God did not give us a spirit of fear; but a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline". - 2 Timothy 1:7 "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." -Gandalf Link to comment
Artemis Prime Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 Oh - and check out my guild icon! I've made it official, this is home. 5 Quote "For God did not give us a spirit of fear; but a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline". - 2 Timothy 1:7 "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." -Gandalf Link to comment
Harriet Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 6 minutes ago, Artemis Prime said: Oh - and check out my guild icon! I've made it official, this is home. It's beautiful, darling, the best accessory ever! 1 Quote Let cheese and oxen and mead crowd out our secret desires for power and domination - Harriet the Viking Just be bold, fluid and unapologetic, not small, hairy and indecisive - Harriet the Artist You can absorb me! - Harriet the Contextless Guru Link to comment
Artemis Prime Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 1 hour ago, Harriet said: It's beautiful, darling, the best accessory ever! Does this battleaxe make me look violent? 1 1 Quote "For God did not give us a spirit of fear; but a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline". - 2 Timothy 1:7 "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." -Gandalf Link to comment
Scaly Freak Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 3 hours ago, Artemis Prime said: Does this battleaxe make me look violent? In the most brutal fashion. 2 1 Quote The Great Reading Thread of 2024 “I've always believed that failure is non-existent. What is failure? You go to the end of the season, then you lose the Super Bowl. Is that failing? To most people, maybe. But when you're picking apart why you failed, and now you're learning from that, then is that really failing? I don't think so." - Kobe Bryant, 1978-2020. Rest in peace, great warrior. Personal Challenges, a.k.a.The Saga of Scalyfreak: Tutorial; Ch 1; Ch 2; Ch 3; Ch 4; Ch 5; Ch 6; Intermission; Intermission II; Ch 7; Ch 8; Ch 9; Ch 10; Ch 11; Ch 12 ; Ch 13; Ch 14; Ch 15; Ch 16; Ch 17; Intermission III; Ch 18; Ch 19; Ch 20; Ch 21; Ch 22; Ch 23; Ch 24; Ch 25; Intermission IV; Ch 26; Ch 27; Ch 28; Ch 29; Ch 30; Ch 31; Ch 32; Ch 33; Ch 34; Ch 35; Ch 36; Ch 37; Ch 38; Ch 39; Ch 40; Intermission V; Ch 41; Ch 42; Ch 43; Ch 44; Ch 45; Ch 46; Ch 47; Intermission VI; Ch 48; Ch 49; Ch 50; Ch 51; Intermission VI Link to comment
Harriet Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 19 hours ago, Artemis Prime said: Does this battleaxe make me look violent? Absolutely ? Quote Let cheese and oxen and mead crowd out our secret desires for power and domination - Harriet the Viking Just be bold, fluid and unapologetic, not small, hairy and indecisive - Harriet the Artist You can absorb me! - Harriet the Contextless Guru Link to comment
Jarric Posted February 9 Report Share Posted February 9 On 2/6/2024 at 6:49 PM, Artemis Prime said: I think I have figured out better foot placement to make Bulgarian Split Squats more tolerable. I initially read 'more tolerable' as 'more terrible', and was wondering how such a thing could even be possible! 3 Quote Level 21 Wood Elf Ranger STR: 18 - CON: 22 - CHA: 11 - SAN: 19 - INT: 17 IAgreeWithTank™ "Shit is going down, but I am not." - iatetheyeti Don't say "I don't have enough time", say instead "that's not a priority right now" and see how that makes you feel. Current Challenge: Jarric: The 'C' Team External: Epic Quest - Instagram - Strava Spoiler Previous 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 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 Old Stuff: Battle Log - My Introduction - 2017 Road Map - 2018 Road Map - 2019 Road Map - 2021 Road Map - 2022 road map/wrap-up Link to comment
Artemis Prime Posted February 9 Report Share Posted February 9 18 minutes ago, Jarric said: I initially read 'more tolerable' as 'more terrible', and was wondering how such a thing could even be possible! Challenge accepted! 3 Quote "For God did not give us a spirit of fear; but a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline". - 2 Timothy 1:7 "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." -Gandalf Link to comment
Harriet Posted February 10 Report Share Posted February 10 On 2/9/2024 at 3:28 PM, Jarric said: I initially read 'more tolerable' as 'more terrible', and was wondering how such a thing could even be possible! On 2/9/2024 at 3:46 PM, Artemis Prime said: Challenge accepted! Maybe combine it with burpees. Bulgarian split squat burpees. And then.. and then.. a protein shake for recovery, but it is sardine and banana flavoured. 2 1 Quote Let cheese and oxen and mead crowd out our secret desires for power and domination - Harriet the Viking Just be bold, fluid and unapologetic, not small, hairy and indecisive - Harriet the Artist You can absorb me! - Harriet the Contextless Guru Link to comment
Scaly Freak Posted February 10 Report Share Posted February 10 1 hour ago, Harriet said: Bulgarian split squat burpees. And then.. and then.. a protein shake for recovery, but it is sardine and banana flavoured. 1 Quote The Great Reading Thread of 2024 “I've always believed that failure is non-existent. What is failure? You go to the end of the season, then you lose the Super Bowl. Is that failing? To most people, maybe. But when you're picking apart why you failed, and now you're learning from that, then is that really failing? I don't think so." - Kobe Bryant, 1978-2020. Rest in peace, great warrior. Personal Challenges, a.k.a.The Saga of Scalyfreak: Tutorial; Ch 1; Ch 2; Ch 3; Ch 4; Ch 5; Ch 6; Intermission; Intermission II; Ch 7; Ch 8; Ch 9; Ch 10; Ch 11; Ch 12 ; Ch 13; Ch 14; Ch 15; Ch 16; Ch 17; Intermission III; Ch 18; Ch 19; Ch 20; Ch 21; Ch 22; Ch 23; Ch 24; Ch 25; Intermission IV; Ch 26; Ch 27; Ch 28; Ch 29; Ch 30; Ch 31; Ch 32; Ch 33; Ch 34; Ch 35; Ch 36; Ch 37; Ch 38; Ch 39; Ch 40; Intermission V; Ch 41; Ch 42; Ch 43; Ch 44; Ch 45; Ch 46; Ch 47; Intermission VI; Ch 48; Ch 49; Ch 50; Ch 51; Intermission VI Link to comment
Jarric Posted February 11 Report Share Posted February 11 17 hours ago, Harriet said: Maybe combine it with burpees. Bulgarian split squat burpees. And then.. and then.. a protein shake for recovery, but it is sardine and banana flavoured. I liked this post only because there's not a vomiting post reaction option 2 Quote Level 21 Wood Elf Ranger STR: 18 - CON: 22 - CHA: 11 - SAN: 19 - INT: 17 IAgreeWithTank™ "Shit is going down, but I am not." - iatetheyeti Don't say "I don't have enough time", say instead "that's not a priority right now" and see how that makes you feel. Current Challenge: Jarric: The 'C' Team External: Epic Quest - Instagram - Strava Spoiler Previous 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 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 Old Stuff: Battle Log - My Introduction - 2017 Road Map - 2018 Road Map - 2019 Road Map - 2021 Road Map - 2022 road map/wrap-up Link to comment
Artemis Prime Posted February 11 Report Share Posted February 11 18 hours ago, Harriet said: Maybe combine it with burpees. Bulgarian split squat burpees. And then.. and then.. a protein shake for recovery, but it is sardine and banana flavoured. Ugh, okay, that does it - Bulgarian Split Squats are out! Next week I start a new block with lunges, rows, push ups, and deadlifts. Part of me feels like I should have pushed through and completed the original block as scheduled, but I am cultivating the joy of the iron at the moment, so... 4 2 Quote "For God did not give us a spirit of fear; but a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline". - 2 Timothy 1:7 "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." -Gandalf Link to comment
Harriet Posted February 11 Report Share Posted February 11 20 hours ago, Scaly Freak said: Don't worry, no one will make you do it. And if you close your eyes tightly and hum, the thoughts will go away with time. ❤️ 3 hours ago, Jarric said: I liked this post only because there's not a vomiting post reaction option Yeah, burpees make me nauseous too. Love banana sardine shakes tho 2 hours ago, Artemis Prime said: Ugh, okay, that does it - Bulgarian Split Squats are out! Next week I start a new block with lunges, rows, push ups, and deadlifts. Part of me feels like I should have pushed through and completed the original block as scheduled, but I am cultivating the joy of the iron at the moment, so... I think this is an excellent idea. You've got to love it first. Then tricky bits can come later, after the love gives birth to consistency. 3 1 Quote Let cheese and oxen and mead crowd out our secret desires for power and domination - Harriet the Viking Just be bold, fluid and unapologetic, not small, hairy and indecisive - Harriet the Artist You can absorb me! - Harriet the Contextless Guru Link to comment
Sovalis Posted February 11 Report Share Posted February 11 *knocks timidly at the door of the Meadhall* I was hoping I might join you? I am renewing my acquaintance with the iron and consider myself a raw beginner once more. Surely I can sweep the floors and tend the torches while I soak up your knowledge? 4 1 Quote Past Challenges: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16 Current Challenge: #17 “Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment
Sepherina Posted February 11 Report Share Posted February 11 Sepherina bounds over, her bright red hair flying in the air like a crazy woman. Sovalis! Welcome! ? 1 Quote “You can’t wait until life isn’t hard anymore before you decide to be happy” -Nightbirde “Dreams do not come true all by themselves. They are nourished by the bounty of hard work” -Unknown Disney Imagineer 2024 Word Svastha: Standing in One’s Own Power Current Challenge: Sepherina Focuses Prior Challenges Spoiler Sepherina: #1 , #2 , #3 , #4 , #5 , #6 , #7 , #8 , #9, #10, #11, #12, ,#13, #14, #15, #16, #17 Avery The Patient: #1 , #2 , #3 , #4 , #5 Link to comment
Sepherina Posted February 11 Report Share Posted February 11 A goal I am setting for this challenge. I want to be able to bench press 75 pounds by the end of week 5 for my main set. That is 3 sets of 5 reps. My current weight is 60 for the same number of sets and reps. 2 3 Quote “You can’t wait until life isn’t hard anymore before you decide to be happy” -Nightbirde “Dreams do not come true all by themselves. They are nourished by the bounty of hard work” -Unknown Disney Imagineer 2024 Word Svastha: Standing in One’s Own Power Current Challenge: Sepherina Focuses Prior Challenges Spoiler Sepherina: #1 , #2 , #3 , #4 , #5 , #6 , #7 , #8 , #9, #10, #11, #12, ,#13, #14, #15, #16, #17 Avery The Patient: #1 , #2 , #3 , #4 , #5 Link to comment
Scaly Freak Posted February 11 Report Share Posted February 11 1 hour ago, Sovalis said: *knocks timidly at the door of the Meadhall* I was hoping I might join you? I am renewing my acquaintance with the iron and consider myself a raw beginner once more. Surely I can sweep the floors and tend the torches while I soak up your knowledge? The half-orc behind the bar looks up, an expression of happy surprise on her face. "Sure. Brooms are over in that corner behind the kettlebell rack. Meals are included with membership, and the workout plans are over in that other corner with the desk and bookshelves." 2 1 Quote The Great Reading Thread of 2024 “I've always believed that failure is non-existent. What is failure? You go to the end of the season, then you lose the Super Bowl. Is that failing? To most people, maybe. But when you're picking apart why you failed, and now you're learning from that, then is that really failing? I don't think so." - Kobe Bryant, 1978-2020. Rest in peace, great warrior. Personal Challenges, a.k.a.The Saga of Scalyfreak: Tutorial; Ch 1; Ch 2; Ch 3; Ch 4; Ch 5; Ch 6; Intermission; Intermission II; Ch 7; Ch 8; Ch 9; Ch 10; Ch 11; Ch 12 ; Ch 13; Ch 14; Ch 15; Ch 16; Ch 17; Intermission III; Ch 18; Ch 19; Ch 20; Ch 21; Ch 22; Ch 23; Ch 24; Ch 25; Intermission IV; Ch 26; Ch 27; Ch 28; Ch 29; Ch 30; Ch 31; Ch 32; Ch 33; Ch 34; Ch 35; Ch 36; Ch 37; Ch 38; Ch 39; Ch 40; Intermission V; Ch 41; Ch 42; Ch 43; Ch 44; Ch 45; Ch 46; Ch 47; Intermission VI; Ch 48; Ch 49; Ch 50; Ch 51; Intermission VI Link to comment
Harriet Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 20 hours ago, Sovalis said: *knocks timidly at the door of the Meadhall* Good first try! Now go back outside, stand up straight, and KICK THE DOOR IN. Repeat after me: "I'M HERE TO LIFT. HAND OVER YOUR LIFTING WISDOMS WITHOUT DELAY. THANK YOU." But seriously, you're very welcome here. I mean, they let me stay, and I spend more time dreaming of lifting than actually lifting. 4 Quote Let cheese and oxen and mead crowd out our secret desires for power and domination - Harriet the Viking Just be bold, fluid and unapologetic, not small, hairy and indecisive - Harriet the Artist You can absorb me! - Harriet the Contextless Guru Link to comment
Harriet Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 Ugh. Sick for over three weeks no, no lifting, no gym, very frustrated. I rebelliously added a pushup to my evening yoga, though. 2 Quote Let cheese and oxen and mead crowd out our secret desires for power and domination - Harriet the Viking Just be bold, fluid and unapologetic, not small, hairy and indecisive - Harriet the Artist You can absorb me! - Harriet the Contextless Guru Link to comment
Sovalis Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 48 minutes ago, Harriet said: Ugh. Sick for over three weeks no, no lifting, no gym, very frustrated. I rebelliously added a pushup to my evening yoga, though. Rebellious pushups are win. 1 Quote Past Challenges: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16 Current Challenge: #17 “Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment
Sepherina Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 4 hours ago, Harriet said: Ugh. Sick for over three weeks no, no lifting, no gym, very frustrated. I rebelliously added a pushup to my evening yoga, though. Being sick sucks. I hope you feel well soon 1 Quote “You can’t wait until life isn’t hard anymore before you decide to be happy” -Nightbirde “Dreams do not come true all by themselves. They are nourished by the bounty of hard work” -Unknown Disney Imagineer 2024 Word Svastha: Standing in One’s Own Power Current Challenge: Sepherina Focuses Prior Challenges Spoiler Sepherina: #1 , #2 , #3 , #4 , #5 , #6 , #7 , #8 , #9, #10, #11, #12, ,#13, #14, #15, #16, #17 Avery The Patient: #1 , #2 , #3 , #4 , #5 Link to comment
Scaly Freak Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 11 hours ago, Harriet said: Good first try! Now go back outside, stand up straight, and KICK THE DOOR IN. Repeat after me: "I'M HERE TO LIFT. HAND OVER YOUR LIFTING WISDOMS WITHOUT DELAY. THANK YOU." But seriously, you're very welcome here. I mean, they let me stay, and I spend more time dreaming of lifting than actually lifting. It is the nature of a thing that matters, not its form. 2 1 Quote The Great Reading Thread of 2024 “I've always believed that failure is non-existent. What is failure? You go to the end of the season, then you lose the Super Bowl. Is that failing? To most people, maybe. But when you're picking apart why you failed, and now you're learning from that, then is that really failing? I don't think so." - Kobe Bryant, 1978-2020. Rest in peace, great warrior. Personal Challenges, a.k.a.The Saga of Scalyfreak: Tutorial; Ch 1; Ch 2; Ch 3; Ch 4; Ch 5; Ch 6; Intermission; Intermission II; Ch 7; Ch 8; Ch 9; Ch 10; Ch 11; Ch 12 ; Ch 13; Ch 14; Ch 15; Ch 16; Ch 17; Intermission III; Ch 18; Ch 19; Ch 20; Ch 21; Ch 22; Ch 23; Ch 24; Ch 25; Intermission IV; Ch 26; Ch 27; Ch 28; Ch 29; Ch 30; Ch 31; Ch 32; Ch 33; Ch 34; Ch 35; Ch 36; Ch 37; Ch 38; Ch 39; Ch 40; Intermission V; Ch 41; Ch 42; Ch 43; Ch 44; Ch 45; Ch 46; Ch 47; Intermission VI; Ch 48; Ch 49; Ch 50; Ch 51; Intermission VI Link to comment
Artemis Prime Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 On 2/11/2024 at 3:11 PM, Sovalis said: *knocks timidly at the door of the Meadhall* I was hoping I might join you? I am renewing my acquaintance with the iron and consider myself a raw beginner once more. Surely I can sweep the floors and tend the torches while I soak up your knowledge? I mean, I'm just a Ranger who popped in one day and said, "hey, I'm a Warrior now!" I'm telling - they let anyone in here. 21 hours ago, Harriet said: Ugh. Sick for over three weeks no, no lifting, no gym, very frustrated. I rebelliously added a pushup to my evening yoga, though. That's so frustrating. Rebellious pushups are well known to be the best pushups, however. 1 Quote "For God did not give us a spirit of fear; but a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline". - 2 Timothy 1:7 "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." -Gandalf Link to comment
Artemis Prime Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 Oh yeah, started my new training block last night and it is fantastic. Barbell rows, how I have missed thee! My quads are still unhappy about lunges, but they'll get over it. 2 1 Quote "For God did not give us a spirit of fear; but a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline". - 2 Timothy 1:7 "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." -Gandalf Link to comment
Artemis Prime Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 22 hours ago, Harriet said: I spend more time dreaming of lifting than actually lifting. Your dreams are much healthier than mine. Last night I dreamed I was at a restaurant that served endless pasta. 3 Quote "For God did not give us a spirit of fear; but a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline". - 2 Timothy 1:7 "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." -Gandalf Link to comment
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