Today, I wanted to challenge myself and see what I was capable of. Testing stuff and messing around lately and a challenge seemed a good idea so I went for it.
First workout was O2 Training for 30 Reps, Neck Mobility & Joint Loosening. Went for a small break and handled some things. Then I went for probably one of the longest workouts in ages. Went for my 2000 Rep Challenge Of Step Ups. This was fucking brutal and sweat was pouring out of me and my mental capacity was tested. I used 2 Decks Of Cards to do this and finished in 99:16.
It became a mental game about maybe 35% to about halfway in. It just kept going on and on, needed to keep my pace the way I could effectively, focus on my breathing, staying relaxed and stay sharp at the same time. Wasn't easy and I'm still feeling the high as I write this. This is my new Personal Record and a new level of mental & physical conditioning.
I can now fully understand to having an idea of what Bob Backlund did even for a moment in comparison. Doing this many in one session, it's incredibly mind blowing that Bob would go even longer than this and still be sharp by the end. He'd blow me out of the water and I'm 41 years old. This really made me humble and respect this exercise at a new level. He was a machine, shit I could hold my own but Bob, he's a whole other animal and to even get a glimpse of what his capabilities were, it makes you appreciate things in a whole other perspective.
I did want to quit, it was in the back of my mind for a good period. After a while, the noise went away and all I could even do was just focus on one card at a time. I didn't need to go Speedy Gonzales on this, it wasn't a sprint, it was a mental and physical marathon. Was feeling stiff in my lower back and was feeling it in my hips and knees but I kept commanding my body to relax and make the up and down as smooth as possible. My mind went into the woods so do speak and didn't come out until it was over.
As time went on, my breathing was at a damn good pace, I wasn't hyperventilating or feeling like I was out of breath, it was just right. The only things that were important in those moments, was one card at a time, breathe and be as smooth as can be. Wasn't hurting, wasn't in pain, I was just being. It became meditative, outside of this workout, nothing mattered cause I couldn't even think straight than what I was doing. I felt at peace. It was a challenge, but it was mine, I took it on and had no one to guide me.
The world felt different, there was purpose, there was a goal and all I had was myself. I'm fucking proud to be able to pull this off, but I'll tell you one thing, I don't plan on doing it again anytime soon. Doing 500 is comfortable for me at this point and I'm happy with that. When you have a goal that tests your limits, it makes you learn things about yourself you didn't know were there. When you achieve a goal even if it's microscopic, you are successful and you can make things happen if you put yourself into it. Be amazingly awesome and you got this.
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