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Jul. 23rd, 2025 10:33 pmYou must let the pain visit.
You must allow it to teach you.
You must not allow it to overstay.
- Ijeoma Umebinyuo
Body/Martial Arts/Physical Improvement/Testing: I have trained in one Shaolin Kung Fu class each week, and I was informed that I will be starting the testing process for a belt promotion last week, over the next couple of months. Week 1 of testing was completed, and we were tested on the basic kicks, kick blocking, and dodging.
May's GoRuck 'Believe' Challenges are still ongoing. All that's left for May is the workout, the traditional 'Murph' Challenge. The Murph Challenge is "not just a physical test, but also a mental and emotional one. Participants are pushed to their limits and are encouraged to keep pushing through the pain and exhaustion, just as Lieutenant Michael Murphy did during his final moments." At the Tough level, it is a 1-mile ruck, 200 Sandbag Bent Over Rows (the substitute for 100 pull-ups), 200 Pushups, and 300 Squats, and then another 1-mile ruck, all wearing a 20-lb. plate carrier and using a 60-lb. sandbag.
June's GoRuck 'Resilience' Challenges are also now in progress, with a focus on Apache (pursed lip) breathing. The workout, "Take a sip of water and hold it in your mouth for the duration of the workout. Every time you swallow the water or spit it out do 10 Burpees over your ruck", is 4 rounds of a 400m Ruck, 10 Sandbag Power Cleans, and 10 Sandbag Shoulder to Overhead, wearing my ruck for the entire workout except the penalty burpees, with the ruck weight 30 lbs.+, and the 60 lb. sandbag for my level. The Rucking and Additional Challenge requirements are Apache breathing for a mile at base weight, with an extra mile every week, i.e., week 2 = 2 miles, week 3 = 3 miles, etc. I completed the third week's ruck, with a 30 lb. plate in my ruck. What I have left: the fourth week's ruck and the workout.
July's 'Dream' Challenges are completed. All I had left was the Rucking and Additional Challenge, which was, "Each week for the month of July, ruck 1 heavy mile. Every week, the weight increases." I completed the third week's ruck, with 65 lbs. of plates in my ruck, last week, and the 4th week's ruck with 75 lbs. of plates in my ruck this week. Now to work on May and June's remaining challenges!
Mind/Spirit/Centering/Health: I'm still rereading The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times by Pema Chödrön. I have also started Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande.
In Case of Zombies/Disaster Preparation: I'm continuing Jim Cobb's Countdown to Preparedness book/assignments. Week 22 is firearms, and I need to check, clean, and practice more with my existing gear. I attended the ABR Academy Disaster Readiness class this last week. I'm looking forward to virtually attending two days of the American College of Medical Toxicology Conference, Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism: Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs), Toxic Industrial Materials (TIMs), and Toxic Radiological Materials (TRMs) next week.
Maintenance/Shit Got To Be Done: I've met with the CPA about the Old Man's finances and tax implications, and I'm working through the life insurance policies and the legal issues. The Whorse is supposed to be back from the specialty transmission mechanic this week, but has been delayed.
Base Station/Ol' Number 3: Permits were submitted to the County. I've transferred the homeowner's insurance. More items were stored in the Pump House, more space was created, and additional items were cleaned. The doors were also reinforced.
Travel/Adventure/Doing Stuff: I am still at the Gate House part-time. I DM'd another event this last week, and I'll be a Firefighter for SHIFT this week. I was accepted as a Prospect for a cigar club in the community. I went to the Circus on Monday and saw some bands I've never heard of on Tuesday. A busy time of year. *smile*
You must allow it to teach you.
You must not allow it to overstay.
- Ijeoma Umebinyuo
Body/Martial Arts/Physical Improvement/Testing: I have trained in one Shaolin Kung Fu class each week, and I was informed that I will be starting the testing process for a belt promotion last week, over the next couple of months. Week 1 of testing was completed, and we were tested on the basic kicks, kick blocking, and dodging.
May's GoRuck 'Believe' Challenges are still ongoing. All that's left for May is the workout, the traditional 'Murph' Challenge. The Murph Challenge is "not just a physical test, but also a mental and emotional one. Participants are pushed to their limits and are encouraged to keep pushing through the pain and exhaustion, just as Lieutenant Michael Murphy did during his final moments." At the Tough level, it is a 1-mile ruck, 200 Sandbag Bent Over Rows (the substitute for 100 pull-ups), 200 Pushups, and 300 Squats, and then another 1-mile ruck, all wearing a 20-lb. plate carrier and using a 60-lb. sandbag.
June's GoRuck 'Resilience' Challenges are also now in progress, with a focus on Apache (pursed lip) breathing. The workout, "Take a sip of water and hold it in your mouth for the duration of the workout. Every time you swallow the water or spit it out do 10 Burpees over your ruck", is 4 rounds of a 400m Ruck, 10 Sandbag Power Cleans, and 10 Sandbag Shoulder to Overhead, wearing my ruck for the entire workout except the penalty burpees, with the ruck weight 30 lbs.+, and the 60 lb. sandbag for my level. The Rucking and Additional Challenge requirements are Apache breathing for a mile at base weight, with an extra mile every week, i.e., week 2 = 2 miles, week 3 = 3 miles, etc. I completed the third week's ruck, with a 30 lb. plate in my ruck. What I have left: the fourth week's ruck and the workout.
July's 'Dream' Challenges are completed. All I had left was the Rucking and Additional Challenge, which was, "Each week for the month of July, ruck 1 heavy mile. Every week, the weight increases." I completed the third week's ruck, with 65 lbs. of plates in my ruck, last week, and the 4th week's ruck with 75 lbs. of plates in my ruck this week. Now to work on May and June's remaining challenges!
Mind/Spirit/Centering/Health: I'm still rereading The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times by Pema Chödrön. I have also started Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande.
In Case of Zombies/Disaster Preparation: I'm continuing Jim Cobb's Countdown to Preparedness book/assignments. Week 22 is firearms, and I need to check, clean, and practice more with my existing gear. I attended the ABR Academy Disaster Readiness class this last week. I'm looking forward to virtually attending two days of the American College of Medical Toxicology Conference, Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism: Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs), Toxic Industrial Materials (TIMs), and Toxic Radiological Materials (TRMs) next week.
Maintenance/Shit Got To Be Done: I've met with the CPA about the Old Man's finances and tax implications, and I'm working through the life insurance policies and the legal issues. The Whorse is supposed to be back from the specialty transmission mechanic this week, but has been delayed.
Base Station/Ol' Number 3: Permits were submitted to the County. I've transferred the homeowner's insurance. More items were stored in the Pump House, more space was created, and additional items were cleaned. The doors were also reinforced.
Travel/Adventure/Doing Stuff: I am still at the Gate House part-time. I DM'd another event this last week, and I'll be a Firefighter for SHIFT this week. I was accepted as a Prospect for a cigar club in the community. I went to the Circus on Monday and saw some bands I've never heard of on Tuesday. A busy time of year. *smile*
