I was searching through my wallet, and I found a list I had made awhile ago of all the goals I have for my life. They are all physical accomplishments, and in no way complete my life aspirations, but they are still important. Some are similar, some are radically different. My heart condition kept me from doing a lot of physical things as a young lad, so now I am an activity junkie. These are the goals in no order:
1) Climb V-double digit
Bouldering...the best:) I'm about 3 grades away from completing this.
2) 1000 snatches non-stop, with the 16kg kettlebell
I've gotten 300 without even training for it. I feel that if i paid particular attention, I'm about two months away from completing this goal.
3) 200 or more snatches in the SSST. An all-out, 10 minute snatch session with the 24kg kettlebell. "The right to call myself a man."
4) 3 times bodyweight deadlift. As it stands now, thats 495 pounds. 5 wheels... I can get 315 for 2, pretty consistently, and I don't train for it.
5) Thru hike the Appalachian Trail. 5 months of wilderness:) 2200 miles on foot.
6) Thru hike the Pacific Crest Trail. The rocky mountain version of the AT. 2300 miles on foot.
7) Swim across th San Francisco Bay. Dean Karnazes did it, so why can't I?
8) Run an Ultramarathon. A 100 mile ultra. Again, training...and then I can do it:) Officially or unofficially, with witnesses.
9) Complete an Ironman Triathlon. Officially or unofficially, meaning my own race route, with witnesses.
10) A 40 day fast. I don't know if this is allowed to be a goal. It's not recommended unless you are under the guidance of the Holy Spirit to do it. I guess just proof to myself that I can do all things through Christ. What we are in the flesh (and our "flesh" needs are only a fraction of our complete being). Then again, do I really need proof? If that's my calling...
11) Surf Mavericks or other "big-wave" spot. The ocean has the ultimate power, especially when the wave you are riding is over 40 feet tall and holds the volume of water equivalent to 100 Olympic-sized swimming pools:)
12) Summit K2. One of the most dangerous peaks in the world. The second highest to Everest. You have a 1 in 6 chance of dying while climbing it...Russian Roulette much? I like those odds.
That's my list. Who knows if I will complete them all. Mostly they are to prove to people that ANYONE can do ANYTHING that you want. With the right heart, mind, and spirit, you can accomplish anything. What are your goals?
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