Nutrition has always been a struggle for me. I try to meal prep when I can. Sometimes my work schedule or extended hours makes it hard to keep up with healthy eating habits. Now that I am weight training, more than ever I need to balance that with good eating habits. I have been working […]
I started going back to the gym. The goal is to go Monday-Saturday in the mornings. I have been going for about a week now. I am working on physical therapy exercises for my knee and my shoulder. I feel like I am getting stronger day by day. I know I need to pace myself. […]
Written by Elizabeth Clark
As I continue my training, I can feel strength returning to my body. My first goal in terms of physical training is building endurance and stamina. Forcing myself to walk longer, and then jog miles a day, I’m seeing my endurance grow bit by bit and it’s encouraging. Building heart may be the most difficult […]
Written by Patrick Brownfield
I sprained my knee about a year ago when I was playing indoor soccer. Luckily, I didn’t miss too much work. However, I did have to make the decision to give up soccer. The knee sprain was my second soccer injury during a three month time frame. And I couldn’t risk another injury and missing […]
Written by Elizabeth Clark
Round 2: Last year I started this challenge for the very name, CHALLENGE. And a challenge it was. I had a few setbacks due to injuries, sickness, and lack of time management. I did learn a lot about myself during the journey. I am taking on this challenge again this year with a clearer understanding […]
Written by Elizabeth Clark
I did it!!! I earned my black belt yesterday! It was the most hardest physical and mental test I have ever taken. This has been an incredible memorable and rewarding journey that I will cherish for the rest of my life. I would like to thank my husband Ryan, family, friends, dojo family, and Sensei […]
Written by Elan Wilbur
This week I finished my last task in the black belt challenge. I completed my last video and my last book earlier in December. I completed my lasts 4 minutes of sparring at the end of December. I feel amazing. I took the next step in my karate journey starting this and I finished […]
Written by Elan Wilbur
I started filling out college apps a few months ago. The plan was to apply to several schools, though, in the end, I only ended up applying to one, which was Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, AZ. It is a specialized aviation school and I will majoring in the flight program. I’ll be going […]
Written by Jake Ross