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Craig Constantine Jun 30, 2016

7230: I surrender

This entry is part 36 of 36 in the series 10,000 Reps Project

I surrendered yesterday with a heavy heart.

Since July 20th, 2015, it has been a long year of ups and downs. I’ve made some massive improvements in strength, and form, for the activities I’d chosen. But I still have much work left to do — both in terms of the number of reps left before the 10,000 goal, and in terms of the quality of the activities I had hoped to reach along the way.

A few weeks ago, I started a sprint to the finish. In an attempt to make the 10,000 goal within the dwindling days, I would need to do approximately 200 reps of everything every-other-day for several weeks. I started using a resistance band to ease the strain on my shoulder during the pull-ups, but even that was not enough to preserve my shoulder. This past weekend, at a Parkour event in Boston, it became painfully(!) clear that my shoulder injury was returning.

I have a Parkour trip planned in August, and I must begin that with my shoulder at 100%. I am forced to choose between a good shoulder for my trip, or the remaining 2770 pull-ups. I am choosing my shoulder.

Now, I find I have to write the “wrap this series up” post sooner than expected. So, what have I learned?

This entry is part 36 of 36 in the series 10,000 Reps Project

Anyone can put a challenge in front of themselves that they are unable to do. How well do you know what you are capable of? How well do you know how to make yourself capable of more. I train to know who I am and how I can improve.

~ Jesse Danger

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This 10k project is the largest challenge that I can ever recall attempting. It is the only thing I’ve ever tried to accomplish which spanned the course of one entire year. It was ambitious, huge and has taught me a lot about my ability to stay motivated over a long time frame. (Pro tip: I suck at staying motivated.) I learned (or refined) several new skills involving daily and weekly planning of workouts, planning for road-blocks (winter weather, holidays, trips) and recovering from injury.

It is certainly not the first thing at which I’ve failed. It is certainly not the last thing at which I’ll fail.

Perhaps one day I will do it again and make the goal. But for now, I have other things to do.

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#10000RepsProject #Goals #JesseDanger

UrMotivs 8h ago

"Reality leaves a lot to the imagination."
— John Lennon

#motivation #mindset #selfimprovement #growth #discipline #success #personaldevelopment #focus #goals #inspiration #dailyinspiration #motivationalquotes #levelup #resilience #mentalstrength #positivity #workethic #dreambig

Craig Constantine Jan 21, 2016

What’s up for 2016?

This entry is part 41 of 72 in the series My Journey

I’ve recently started thinking about 2016 goals. These aren’t “New Year’s Resolutions”; When I pick up a goal, it’s only after a lot of thinking and planning. Most importantly, I only commit if I believe the result of reaching the goal is worth it.

I’m considering things like the following:

Hip/ankle flexibility: Achieve being able to sit, relaxed in a full squat. (I’ve been working on this for 3 months already.)
Reach a lower weight; I’m thinking 210 is probably a good goal for about 6 months out. (Currently about 223.)
Run 10 minute miles; Maybe run a 5K in 30 minutes in October. (I think this would be pretty easy if I was 210.)

…and then a bunch of non-physical training things:

Become fluent in French. (A big challenge!)
Develop a solid writing habit.
Develop a solid reading habit. (I already read a lot; It’s consistently finding/making the time.)

Allez! Allez!

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#2016 #Goals #MyJourney

Craig Constantine

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Van 11h ago

Stress is a signal that it’s time to pause, not a sign that you’re failing. Give yourself permission to step back, reset, and tackle one small thing at a time. #stress #goals #mentalhealth