2000 Step Ups In Under 100 Minutes

 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. 

New Year's Resolutions Can Go Suck It

 One of the biggest cliche's ever and it just never ends. Seriously, resolutions can go suck it more than Jenna Jameson & Linda Lovelace. It's really easy to just talk and say you'll do something to change in the new year and then 2-3 weeks later you're back to your old self. On the other hand, if you set goals for yourself and take it one day at a time instead of "I'm going all in and I'm going to kick the living shit out of my new year's resolution" you might actually stay a bit more consistent.

Don't just make a mark on a calendar, make it a point to set small goals whether it be fitness, getting more out of your job, walking more, being kinder to someone, be helpful or whatever. Little things pile up and before you know it, something big comes up. Don't talk about your goals or your resolutions if you can help it, you never want to jinx yourself and get caught up in the stress of it. New things can be stressful or feared because its unknown but it doesn't have to be. You get to choose how you proceed but be prepared for the unexpected because sometimes things don't always turn out as we hoped. Sometimes we fail but there will be success somewhere in there.

Have fun with your goals and turn them into little games. It's important to take some things seriously but not EVERYTHING. If you've never been to a gym but always wanted to, set small goals like starting with just walking or driving there, after a bit, take another step by walking in the door, next phase, go to the equipment than pick up the weight and go from there. Baby steps. If you're into writing, start with a word and gradually go to a sentence, a paragraph and build up to a chapter, before you know it, you got a book/blog going. Again, baby steps.

Fitness is the most common thing for resolutions and it gives it a bad name. You buy this kind of equipment or sign up for a gym membership, bust your ass for a bit and then up and get burned out faster than a campfire in a rainstorm. Take it easy at first, going all hardcore off the bat is like thinking an NFL team with 1-17 record will win the Super Bowl, it's not going to happen. Turn your goals into a puzzle, small pieces reveals the BIG picture.

Many people want you to fail, even ones you may be close to. Don't let their bullshit drag you through the mud, blast through the mud like Sonic The Fucking Hedgehog. Nobody starts out perfect, even Superman had to gradually understand and use his powers wisely to help others and himself otherwise he could've turned into the Blackburn kid. It takes some fortitude but you can do it and you got this. Learn a progression system and challenge yourself every now and then. 

I believe in you and you have it within you to make yourself better even by the tiniest microscopic fraction. Be strong, set little goals and keep being amazingly awesome.

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