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Everest in May – Day 7

“Man, it’s the same bullshit they tried to pull in my day. If it ain’t that piece of paper, there’s some other choice they’re gonna try and make for you. You gotta do what Randall Pink Floyd wants to do man. Let me tell you this, the older you do get the more rules they’reContinue reading “Everest in May – Day 7”

Everest in May – Day 6

Had a set-back, personally, for my own miles on May 6th, but managed to get some steps in at least. More entries on the 6th as compared to the 5th, so that is a good sign that the challenge is still going strong! Here are the numbers! Miles rucked On Day 6: 24.51 miles. MilesContinue reading “Everest in May – Day 6”

Everest in May – Day 5

Yesterday, Day 5, was a bit of an acclimation day. Numbers were down a bit overall, but some numbers probably just haven’t been reported yet, either. We did manage to break the 100 mile accumulative threshold though, so that’s great! Here are the numbers! Miles rucked On Day 5: 12.08 miles. Miles Rucked Through 5Continue reading “Everest in May – Day 5”

Everest in May – Day 4

“The Fourth of May With Us It Was” Yoda, Probably Yesterday, May 4th, we had our highest total miles in one day so far, and our highest total stairs in one day. Everybody was excited by the holiday, I reckon. Onward and upward, we continue toward the summit! Miles rucked On Day 4: 29.39 miles.Continue reading “Everest in May – Day 4”

Everest in May – Day 3

Cruising along with some more mileage and stairs climbed for Day 3 of the challenge. I managed to get my first miles rucked but went low on stairs because of being in the car for 10 hours. Just more fun to be had for today! Miles rucked On Day 3: 24.34 miles. Miles Rucked ThroughContinue reading “Everest in May – Day 3”

Everest in May – Day 2

We had a few more people join on Daye 2, and the numbers are starting to fill in. We definitely have some people thar are above average in distance and steps climbed so far. Miles rucked On Day 2: 21.14 miles. Miles Rucked Through 2 Days: 39.04 miles. “You do not climb a mountain likeContinue reading “Everest in May – Day 2”

Everest in May – Day 1

The Leaderboard for Day 1 of the Everest in May challenge! Yesterday was disappointing for me because I didn’t get any rucking done. But I also climbed more stairs than I have in probably 10 years or so. My quads are reminding me of this every second of today. Kudos to the five men whoContinue reading “Everest in May – Day 1”

Everest in May – The Rules

The rules for Everest in May. Gamify your pursuit of fitness!

Build the Boats

If you want to take the island, burn the boats! – Julius Caesar The idea of burning the boats to force yourself or others to accept only success as an option has been attributed to many people. Julius Caesar, Hernán Cortés, The Predator… All worthy role models, amiright? Many people attribute this notion to theContinue reading “Build the Boats”