Giveaway time!
Here’s the deal – I’m giving away 25 signed copies of living with a SEAL
Here’s how it works:
I’m going to be randomly selecting 25 people to get a signed copy of Living with a Seal – which I featured here last September– by Jesse Itzler.
Living with a Seal is the story about how Jesse felt stagnant in his life, so he hired David Goggins (yes, this guy), to live with him for a month and whip him into shape.
It’s a hilarious and challenging book that’s going to make you want to do 100 burpees for time when you put it down.
Note: Jesse’s group – WeDoHardStuff.com – is also the group that we’re building school #7 with this month. You do the workouts, and $300 gets donated in your name to Pencils of Promise.[/color-bx]In order to win a copy, all you have to do is leave a comment and tell me something uncomfortable you plan on doing this summer (bonus points if you do 10 burpees before leaving a comment).
You can also enter on Facebook and Instagram.
What are you waiting for?
p.s. If you haven’t already, you should join WeDoHardStuff.com this month and help us build a school.
Joel, you and Jesse and Goggins have inspired me to break the chain of laziness around my neck. The hard stuff I’m going to do is create my impossible list and drop bombs on it. I’m already getting up at 4:30 thanks to Jocko Willink. I do any and all runs with a 20 pd weighted vest. I prevail by daring to fail.
Joel, you and Jesse and Goggins have inspired me to break the chain of laziness around my neck. The hard stuff I’m going to do is create my impossible list and drop bombs on it. I’m already getting up at 4:30 thanks to Jocko Willink. I do any and all runs with a 20 pd weighted vest. I prevail by daring to fail.
I plan to run the Steamboat 50K this August!
I plan to run the Steamboat 50K this August!
Hey Joel. Much love from Barbados.
Its summer time and thats means unemployment for a whole 4 months until school starts in September. So I wrote a semi impossible list on which im trying to learn four languages, learn to code and learn how to skateboard. I’ve already started but i lose motivation really quickly which makes me feel like i put too much on my plate to start with.
But my mom didnt raise a quitter.
It feels really good leaving my comfort zone.
Hey Joel. Much love from Barbados.
Its summer time and thats means unemployment for a whole 4 months until school starts in September. So I wrote a semi impossible list on which im trying to learn four languages, learn to code and learn how to skateboard. I’ve already started but i lose motivation really quickly which makes me feel like i put too much on my plate to start with.
But my mom didnt raise a quitter.
It feels really good leaving my comfort zone.
Joel!! I am taking your Cold Shower challenge every morning this summer.
Have gone 8 days in a row and it is starting to grow on me and I am liking it!
Joel!! I am taking your Cold Shower challenge every morning this summer.
Have gone 8 days in a row and it is starting to grow on me and I am liking it!
In august I am running a marathon to raise money for orphans. I have never run farther than 13 miles. Can’t wait!! I have raised $1000 of the $5000 so far. Thanks for the inspiration.
In august I am running a marathon to raise money for orphans. I have never run farther than 13 miles. Can’t wait!! I have raised $1000 of the $5000 so far. Thanks for the inspiration.
Scariest thing I’m doing this summer (well technically just did it) – to have surgery to take a lump out of my neck. Definitely uncomfortable but needed to happen.
Scariest thing I’m doing this summer (well technically just did it) – to have surgery to take a lump out of my neck. Definitely uncomfortable but needed to happen.
Hi Joel,
I am going to begin the couch to 5k program on June 19th. I have to begin somewhere. I signed up for a 5k race on Oct. 7 with my 10 year old niece. If she can do it, I can as well! Thanks for the push!
Hi Joel,
I am going to begin the couch to 5k program on June 19th. I have to begin somewhere. I signed up for a 5k race on Oct. 7 with my 10 year old niece. If she can do it, I can as well! Thanks for the push!
Plan on doing my first Marathon which is claimed to be the toughest Marathon in Scotland, it’s the Glencoe Marathon and runs up and over hills and valleys.
Then a cold swim in the river instead of my usual cold shower!
Plan on doing my first Marathon which is claimed to be the toughest Marathon in Scotland, it’s the Glencoe Marathon and runs up and over hills and valleys.
Then a cold swim in the river instead of my usual cold shower!
Since the 1st cold shower therapy I’m hooked on doing uncomfortable stuff and of course I have signed up immediately to Jesse’s group to help to build the 7th school. I’m currently on the way to prepare for my first marathon and also signed up for a diving license course, keep it up Joel and thx for your support
Since the 1st cold shower therapy I’m hooked on doing uncomfortable stuff and of course I have signed up immediately to Jesse’s group to help to build the 7th school. I’m currently on the way to prepare for my first marathon and also signed up for a diving license course, keep it up Joel and thx for your support
Hey Joel!
I am a supportive living coordinator for adults with developmental disabilities. This summer we are going to start work on a recreation/community center for the DD community! I’ve had the plans forever, always been afraid to pull the trigger, but it’s time.
Thanks for the inspiration and reinforcement 🙂
Hey Joel!
I am a supportive living coordinator for adults with developmental disabilities. This summer we are going to start work on a recreation/community center for the DD community! I’ve had the plans forever, always been afraid to pull the trigger, but it’s time.
Thanks for the inspiration and reinforcement 🙂
Hi! Something uncomfortable I plan on doing this summer: I am going to finish writing a book.
Hi! Something uncomfortable I plan on doing this summer: I am going to finish writing a book.
I’m running the Steamboat 50K in August!
I’m running the Steamboat 50K in August!
Hi Joel! I’m a college student from NY, big fan of your blog! Because of you I’ve created my own impossible list, which includes a couple of things I plan on accomplishing this summer. I want to complete 50 days of cold showers (on day 6 so far!) and I want to lose the 45 lbs I gained from poor eating habits, lack of activity, and stress since my freshman year in college. Thank you for motivating me and everyone who follows your adventures, I know I can do this!
Hi Joel! I’m a college student from NY, big fan of your blog! Because of you I’ve created my own impossible list, which includes a couple of things I plan on accomplishing this summer. I want to complete 50 days of cold showers (on day 6 so far!) and I want to lose the 45 lbs I gained from poor eating habits, lack of activity, and stress since my freshman year in college. Thank you for motivating me and everyone who follows your adventures, I know I can do this!
I m training for my first Ironman triathlon this September (Ironman Chattanooga). I’ve been training for this for almost 2 years.
As a fitness test, and to test my nutrition & pacing, I did an indoor ironman distance simulation last October: I swam 2.4 miles/3.8 km in a 25-metre pool, drove straight home to bike 112 miles/180 km on my trainer, and ran a half marathon on the treadmill – my goal was to do a full marathon, but due to the discomfort I had with my bike seat, I stopped at the half. I still made the official cutoff times for each sport which included the drive home from the pool. I learned a lot of lessons that day, and I made changes to my bike fit, training, and nutrition.
My ultimate goal is to be accepted to race the Ultraman triathlon next year.
I m training for my first Ironman triathlon this September (Ironman Chattanooga). I’ve been training for this for almost 2 years.
As a fitness test, and to test my nutrition & pacing, I did an indoor ironman distance simulation last October: I swam 2.4 miles/3.8 km in a 25-metre pool, drove straight home to bike 112 miles/180 km on my trainer, and ran a half marathon on the treadmill – my goal was to do a full marathon, but due to the discomfort I had with my bike seat, I stopped at the half. I still made the official cutoff times for each sport which included the drive home from the pool. I learned a lot of lessons that day, and I made changes to my bike fit, training, and nutrition.
My ultimate goal is to be accepted to race the Ultraman triathlon next year.
Hi Joel,
You’re articles have inspired me to do awesome things! This summer I’ve already started doing the 30 day cold shower challenge (6 days left!). After that I will be working out and running 2 miles every other day to lose 20 pounds of fat and put in muscle. Keep up the awesome content man!
Hi Joel,
You’re articles have inspired me to do awesome things! This summer I’ve already started doing the 30 day cold shower challenge (6 days left!). After that I will be working out and running 2 miles every other day to lose 20 pounds of fat and put in muscle. Keep up the awesome content man!
I am going to China and my plan is to speak Chinese for at least 10 minutes a day with a local. I know this is not uncomfortable on a physical level, but on a psychological level, this makes me feel very uncomfortable. I’ve been learning Chinese for a year but I’ve never talked to anyone except my Chinese teacher. I’m afraid of messing up pronounciation and intonations and of not finding the right words or not understanding a single thing. At the samt time, I’m looking forward to it because if I don’t start speaking the language, I’ll never learn it.
I am going to China and my plan is to speak Chinese for at least 10 minutes a day with a local. I know this is not uncomfortable on a physical level, but on a psychological level, this makes me feel very uncomfortable. I’ve been learning Chinese for a year but I’ve never talked to anyone except my Chinese teacher. I’m afraid of messing up pronounciation and intonations and of not finding the right words or not understanding a single thing. At the samt time, I’m looking forward to it because if I don’t start speaking the language, I’ll never learn it.
I am planning to finally start learning the skill I have previously feared.
I am planning to finally start learning the skill I have previously feared.
Hi Joel! This summer I’m getting involved in our local toastmasters organization. I started in early May, and I plan on continuing through the summer and rest of the year. Public speaking has always been one of my greatest fears, so this will be a great accomplishment for me.
I work as an analyst, so theres not much presentation or speaking at my job. A friend asked me to speak in his graduation, and challenged me to join toastmasters so I would be ready.
A signed copy of the book would be awesome! But even if not Im glad I was able to share my story. Toastmasters is working and Im looking forward to seeing how far it takes me. Thanks for all of your blog posts. And I did 10 up downs before I posted this!!
Hi Joel! This summer I’m getting involved in our local toastmasters organization. I started in early May, and I plan on continuing through the summer and rest of the year. Public speaking has always been one of my greatest fears, so this will be a great accomplishment for me.
I work as an analyst, so theres not much presentation or speaking at my job. A friend asked me to speak in his graduation, and challenged me to join toastmasters so I would be ready.
A signed copy of the book would be awesome! But even if not Im glad I was able to share my story. Toastmasters is working and Im looking forward to seeing how far it takes me. Thanks for all of your blog posts. And I did 10 up downs before I posted this!!
I am going to stop drowning my sorrows with alcohol and get off my butt and work off my beer fat and get healthy.
I am going to stop drowning my sorrows with alcohol and get off my butt and work off my beer fat and get healthy.
Hi Joel
I just ran 80k in Shimla (India) which included a 4000m climb. I am planning to get my 7-year-old son to run 5k with me by September which is harder than it sounds. (At least he is enthusiastic) I am 46 years old. Started singing classes at the beginning of the summer. It is hard to sing a note and keep it even.
Regards
Hi Joel
I just ran 80k in Shimla (India) which included a 4000m climb. I am planning to get my 7-year-old son to run 5k with me by September which is harder than it sounds. (At least he is enthusiastic) I am 46 years old. Started singing classes at the beginning of the summer. It is hard to sing a note and keep it even.
Regards
Hi Joel, *got to take my breath*
I try the impossible and want to finish my phd paper. Sounds to easy?
Okay, last time I worked on it was 2013 and my whole life fell into peaces: I was close to throw myself infront of a train. Over the years the phd paper became the symbol of this nightmare and everytime I tried working on it my body began to shake, my bloodpressure droped and my vision went black.
It is time to do the impossible and fight this deamon, not for the title but to for me.
Keep up your good work.
Julian
wow, that takes courage!!! Go for it!
Hi Joel, *got to take my breath*
I try the impossible and want to finish my phd paper. Sounds to easy?
Okay, last time I worked on it was 2013 and my whole life fell into peaces: I was close to throw myself infront of a train. Over the years the phd paper became the symbol of this nightmare and everytime I tried working on it my body began to shake, my bloodpressure droped and my vision went black.
It is time to do the impossible and fight this deamon, not for the title but to for me.
Keep up your good work.
Julian
wow, that takes courage!!! Go for it!
No doubt that the thing I feel myself uncomfortable with NOW, will make me more comfortable at the END.
This summer I will get rid of 2/3 of my clothes by donating them. Has been a while I realized that those dozens of clothes are only there for no reason, only creates complexity in my life. They occupy excessive amount of space, makes me always think what to wear (loss of time/energy), requires more water/electricity for laundry etc..
This summer I will make it happen and will make a change in 30 years’ habit!
Thanks for being an inspiration..
Hi!
I just organized my whole house one month ago following the ideas of the book “The life-changing magic of tidying” from Marie Kondo. It was very time consuming but I loved the results! It was totally worth it. This is just an advice 😉 but maybe you should check that book or the comments from the book
Jesse, thank you so much for the suggestion, I will definitely have a look at it! 🙂
No doubt that the thing I feel myself uncomfortable with NOW, will make me more comfortable at the END.
This summer I will get rid of 2/3 of my clothes by donating them. Has been a while I realized that those dozens of clothes are only there for no reason, only creates complexity in my life. They occupy excessive amount of space, makes me always think what to wear (loss of time/energy), requires more water/electricity for laundry etc..
This summer I will make it happen and will make a change in 30 years’ habit!
Thanks for being an inspiration..
Hi!
I just organized my whole house one month ago following the ideas of the book “The life-changing magic of tidying” from Marie Kondo. It was very time consuming but I loved the results! It was totally worth it. This is just an advice 😉 but maybe you should check that book or the comments from the book
Jesse, thank you so much for the suggestion, I will definitely have a look at it! 🙂
Hello Joel! First of all I want to thank you. You are a very inspiring, intelligent guy and your positivity inspires me every time I read your blog or your email. So thanks to you I’m currently doing the 30 day cold shower and I plan to train myself to run 10k (I never run in my life until now) and since summer is the “rest time” for university student, like me, I want to start a side project, like learn a new skill or master one that I already do. I’m trying to figure it out.
So thak you and keep up the good work!
Hello Joel! First of all I want to thank you. You are a very inspiring, intelligent guy and your positivity inspires me every time I read your blog or your email. So thanks to you I’m currently doing the 30 day cold shower and I plan to train myself to run 10k (I never run in my life until now) and since summer is the “rest time” for university student, like me, I want to start a side project, like learn a new skill or master one that I already do. I’m trying to figure it out.
So thak you and keep up the good work!
Okay then. Well I plan on living out my dream of writing, recording and performing music for a living. This summer I will mercilessly go about the creative, promotional and sales aspects of a career as an independent burgeoning musician.
Keeping in shape and cold showers have already helped to build my confidence and resilience to the point where I am more than ready to do this now!
Okay then. Well I plan on living out my dream of writing, recording and performing music for a living. This summer I will mercilessly go about the creative, promotional and sales aspects of a career as an independent burgeoning musician.
Keeping in shape and cold showers have already helped to build my confidence and resilience to the point where I am more than ready to do this now!
Hey Joel,
this summer I’m on a camp for disadvataged children and teenagers who have unfortunate background stories like financial problems, alcohol, abuse and so on.
It will be a hard time for me but I’m looking forward to giving them all my energy to make them feel like normal accepted people in our society.
Hey Joel,
this summer I’m on a camp for disadvataged children and teenagers who have unfortunate background stories like financial problems, alcohol, abuse and so on.
It will be a hard time for me but I’m looking forward to giving them all my energy to make them feel like normal accepted people in our society.
Will walk 20 miles on a sunday morning!
Will walk 20 miles on a sunday morning!
I plan on travelling alone from UK to the States. To experience new things and do things out of my comfort zone.
I plan on travelling alone from UK to the States. To experience new things and do things out of my comfort zone.
Joel as an adopted orphan from Guatemala, I plan on reuniting with my brith parents this summer. I haven’t seen them for 15 years and counting. One of the impossible parts was searching for them since it was looking for a needle in a haystack. With the help of my adoptive parents and there support we traced them down finally.
My biggest fear that I had throughout this process was this question that I had in my mind, “what if they don’t remember me?” I realized that it doesn’t really matter what they think, what matters is being able to be in the moment with them rather they still know who I am. Blessed is not the word to use to describe how lucky my life has been with my adoptive parents. It’s more of a miracle that I am still alive and here to share my story.
My impossible challenge isn’t a crazy workout plan that I want to do, or a marthon race, or waking up early. No, my impossible challenge is being able to finally see my birth parents after all those years. I defeated the impossible by being alive and making something out of myself as a person. That in itself is the “impossible”.
Thank you Joel for your inspiration!
Joel as an adopted orphan from Guatemala, I plan on reuniting with my brith parents this summer. I haven’t seen them for 15 years and counting. One of the impossible parts was searching for them since it was looking for a needle in a haystack. With the help of my adoptive parents and there support we traced them down finally.
My biggest fear that I had throughout this process was this question that I had in my mind, “what if they don’t remember me?” I realized that it doesn’t really matter what they think, what matters is being able to be in the moment with them rather they still know who I am. Blessed is not the word to use to describe how lucky my life has been with my adoptive parents. It’s more of a miracle that I am still alive and here to share my story.
My impossible challenge isn’t a crazy workout plan that I want to do, or a marthon race, or waking up early. No, my impossible challenge is being able to finally see my birth parents after all those years. I defeated the impossible by being alive and making something out of myself as a person. That in itself is the “impossible”.
Thank you Joel for your inspiration!
I am going back to college at age 55. I am starting a job 25 years after military medical retirement (I haven’t been able to work previously (hurray for my long healing journey), and I am training for a 2/2 marathon.
I am going back to college at age 55. I am starting a job 25 years after military medical retirement (I haven’t been able to work previously (hurray for my long healing journey), and I am training for a 2/2 marathon.
I’m competing in my first jiu jitsu tournament. I’ve been practicing almost religiously for about 2 years and in the next few weeks I’ll be stepping on my first competition mat.
I’m nervous. I’m overwhelmed with the crazy training program that my instructor set for me. And I’m exhausted with the discipline that it takes to eat as clean as I am in preparation.
But I’ve also never been more excited or proud of myself.
I’m competing in my first jiu jitsu tournament. I’ve been practicing almost religiously for about 2 years and in the next few weeks I’ll be stepping on my first competition mat.
I’m nervous. I’m overwhelmed with the crazy training program that my instructor set for me. And I’m exhausted with the discipline that it takes to eat as clean as I am in preparation.
But I’ve also never been more excited or proud of myself.
Joel,
It’s my dream to leave this country and make something of myself in a different culture and environment. I’m working three part time jobs this summer, waking up every morning at 5:30 so I can get to work. I’m learning Chinese and Spanish to fluency so that I may travel and study abroad next year and for the years to come later in life. I’m working out everyday, and strive to become the best I can possibly be. I do the impossible every time I silence that voice in my head that tells me to give up and go back to being a deadbeat loser.
Joel,
It’s my dream to leave this country and make something of myself in a different culture and environment. I’m working three part time jobs this summer, waking up every morning at 5:30 so I can get to work. I’m learning Chinese and Spanish to fluency so that I may travel and study abroad next year and for the years to come later in life. I’m working out everyday, and strive to become the best I can possibly be. I do the impossible every time I silence that voice in my head that tells me to give up and go back to being a deadbeat loser.
Two small things that will pay large dividends downstream … and while not hard in and of themselves they have become ‘impossible’ …
– Consistently apply range of motion/flexibility to my fitness routine.
– Cleaner diet/Whole 30
I know these additions will allow me to remain an active volunteer in a busy fire company as well as extend benefits outside of my avocation.
Two small things that will pay large dividends downstream … and while not hard in and of themselves they have become ‘impossible’ …
– Consistently apply range of motion/flexibility to my fitness routine.
– Cleaner diet/Whole 30
I know these additions will allow me to remain an active volunteer in a busy fire company as well as extend benefits outside of my avocation.
Hi! I didn’t know what Burpees were so I asked my son. He taught me and I did 12. They’re harder than I thought! Felt GREAT! I plan on doing 12, twice a day. 🙂
Later this summmer I am going to do a 100 mile bicycle ride around Galveston Bay, TX as a fundraisor for the bay. I haven’t even ridden a bike in a few years, but I’m now training. I am in fairly good shape to start, and this is a great motivator for me for many things: getting more in shape, eating even more healthy, getting more sleep, more gratitude and joy, discipline, endurance, mindfulness, community building, doing some great service, and spreading enthusiasm, excitiement, and more joy! And I’m sure there will a great many other things that I will gain and be able to contribute and share as well!
Thanks for your inspiration and challenge.
Jill 🙂
Hi! I didn’t know what Burpees were so I asked my son. He taught me and I did 12. They’re harder than I thought! Felt GREAT! I plan on doing 12, twice a day. 🙂
Later this summmer I am going to do a 100 mile bicycle ride around Galveston Bay, TX as a fundraisor for the bay. I haven’t even ridden a bike in a few years, but I’m now training. I am in fairly good shape to start, and this is a great motivator for me for many things: getting more in shape, eating even more healthy, getting more sleep, more gratitude and joy, discipline, endurance, mindfulness, community building, doing some great service, and spreading enthusiasm, excitiement, and more joy! And I’m sure there will a great many other things that I will gain and be able to contribute and share as well!
Thanks for your inspiration and challenge.
Jill 🙂
Hi Joel,
A few things I’m doing this summer to make myself uncomfortable are giving up eating meat, saving up and traveling to New York solo, and keeping a solid wake-up schedule so I don’t sleep in and waste my days. Your blog inspires me to do the things my fears tell me I can’t do.
– Elise
Hi Joel,
A few things I’m doing this summer to make myself uncomfortable are giving up eating meat, saving up and traveling to New York solo, and keeping a solid wake-up schedule so I don’t sleep in and waste my days. Your blog inspires me to do the things my fears tell me I can’t do.
– Elise
Over the last 3 years I have gained 85lbs. My birthday was 6/14 and I received a beautiful Trek Fitness bike. I am so excited to get on the road to better health, but my butt is already sore just from test riding bikes. Talk about uncomfortable! I know it is going to be hard, but I’m not putting it off any more.
Over the last 3 years I have gained 85lbs. My birthday was 6/14 and I received a beautiful Trek Fitness bike. I am so excited to get on the road to better health, but my butt is already sore just from test riding bikes. Talk about uncomfortable! I know it is going to be hard, but I’m not putting it off any more.
The most uncomfortable thing I will face this summer is a series of long needed oral surgeries. In fact, as of yesterday, one down, four to go! Terrifying but necessary! I have also managed to create my Impossible list and I will be spending the summer starting a blog and working toward becoming more location independent so my husband can finally quit the job he despises.
The most uncomfortable thing I will face this summer is a series of long needed oral surgeries. In fact, as of yesterday, one down, four to go! Terrifying but necessary! I have also managed to create my Impossible list and I will be spending the summer starting a blog and working toward becoming more location independent so my husband can finally quit the job he despises.
I am going to climb the highest mountain peek at the Balkans.
I am going to climb the highest mountain peek at the Balkans.
Great Article. I’m going to join a MMA gym. It’ll be uncomfortable for me but I’m going to do it.
Great Article. I’m going to join a MMA gym. It’ll be uncomfortable for me but I’m going to do it.
I plan to learn swimming and kayaking.
I plan to learn swimming and kayaking.
Hello! I’m already walking 5 hours a day, and I plan to continue till the end of the summer.
I’m going to focus on being able to make 15 pull-ups in a row and improve my sprinting energy and velocity – to the point where I can explode every other day notwithstanding my waking time
(5 AM – it’s bloody difficult to sprint at 5 AM).
I also want to clad my sleep routine in iron – in other words, build on my perseverance.
I want to build my cold shower empire. I’m working on a decade-long run.
Finally, I want to stop living vicariously and live more mindfully. This, by far, is the most difficult and uncomfortable.
Hello! I’m already walking 5 hours a day, and I plan to continue till the end of the summer.
I’m going to focus on being able to make 15 pull-ups in a row and improve my sprinting energy and velocity – to the point where I can explode every other day notwithstanding my waking time
(5 AM – it’s bloody difficult to sprint at 5 AM).
I also want to clad my sleep routine in iron – in other words, build on my perseverance.
I want to build my cold shower empire. I’m working on a decade-long run.
Finally, I want to stop living vicariously and live more mindfully. This, by far, is the most difficult and uncomfortable.
I am going to give up caffeine, soda, and junk food after I Commission as an Officer in the Navy this Summer
I am going to give up caffeine, soda, and junk food after I Commission as an Officer in the Navy this Summer
Hey Joel,
This summer I’m planning to travel overseas for the first time in my life to Botswana. Quite nervous about it but extremely excited to do something like this by myself 🙂
Have a great day!
Hey Joel,
This summer I’m planning to travel overseas for the first time in my life to Botswana. Quite nervous about it but extremely excited to do something like this by myself 🙂
Have a great day!
I am a huge fan of David Goggins. His 20% rule has inspired me in many workouts and races. Thank you for doing this giveaway!
I am a huge fan of David Goggins. His 20% rule has inspired me in many workouts and races. Thank you for doing this giveaway!
I’m going to watch my dad go through chemo. Hardest thing you’ll have to do is to relinquish control…..and I suck at that.
I’m going to watch my dad go through chemo. Hardest thing you’ll have to do is to relinquish control…..and I suck at that.
Last summers challenge was going from not being able to run further than 500 meters to registering and completing a half marathon with 2 1/2 months experience.my next one was completing a full before the end of my first year in running. This summer it’s running competitively a 5 k in the evening and the next morning run a sub 4 hour marathon. Impossible is the residue of our own weakness. Bring it!
Last summers challenge was going from not being able to run further than 500 meters to registering and completing a half marathon with 2 1/2 months experience.my next one was completing a full before the end of my first year in running. This summer it’s running competitively a 5 k in the evening and the next morning run a sub 4 hour marathon. Impossible is the residue of our own weakness. Bring it!
At 38 I’m training for what I always felt was impossible for me; a marathon. Not easy to fit training in for this full time working, husband also training, mom of 3 boys under 7, but #noexcuses. I finally realize I need to take care of me.
At 38 I’m training for what I always felt was impossible for me; a marathon. Not easy to fit training in for this full time working, husband also training, mom of 3 boys under 7, but #noexcuses. I finally realize I need to take care of me.
Hi, I do not believe that so many people manage to write their wishes in 2 days only. It is impossible
My challenge is to fast as long as possible. The longest so far was 3 days (72 hours). Next time I am going to beat that time:)
Believe it Jack!
Hi, I do not believe that so many people manage to write their wishes in 2 days only. It is impossible
My challenge is to fast as long as possible. The longest so far was 3 days (72 hours). Next time I am going to beat that time:)
Believe it Jack!
Dealing with a local municipality to re-zone a property and build a new location for our business…it’s like their job is to prevent you from doing business!
Dealing with a local municipality to re-zone a property and build a new location for our business…it’s like their job is to prevent you from doing business!
Hey Joel,
This summer I’m going to be getting consistent with my diet and workouts, as well as pushing myself to talk to new people.
Hey Joel,
This summer I’m going to be getting consistent with my diet and workouts, as well as pushing myself to talk to new people.
So impressed with 777, you’re killin’ it Joel! I’m living at 7,400ft in elevation in Silver Gate, Montana where heavy snow still blankets many of the surrounding peaks. The river running through town is 100% snowmelt and absolutely freezing. It is so cold. It’s gotta be like 33 degrees! I already have and will jump in again, a similar experience to your recent antarctic shower.
So impressed with 777, you’re killin’ it Joel! I’m living at 7,400ft in elevation in Silver Gate, Montana where heavy snow still blankets many of the surrounding peaks. The river running through town is 100% snowmelt and absolutely freezing. It is so cold. It’s gotta be like 33 degrees! I already have and will jump in again, a similar experience to your recent antarctic shower.
Burpees done. Boom.
After doing Warrior Dashes, time to level up and do a Rugged Maniac…and knock more items off my impossible list, including breaking a second world record.
Burpees done. Boom.
After doing Warrior Dashes, time to level up and do a Rugged Maniac…and knock more items off my impossible list, including breaking a second world record.
I put on my ACL brace, to do 10 burpees. My leg almost dislocated due to unresolved fitting issues. Jessie’s group is an inspiration to me, as well as CST. I had planned on doing a triathlon this summer, however my ACL tore for a 3rd time training, so I am out. (I had my 3rd knee surgery 3 weeks ago.) The uncomfortable thing I plan on doing this summer is to wear a brace to do normal activities, such as biking & burpees, as well as CST, although I actually am enjoying CST now, so that doesn’t count. I am writing 2 books, and would really cherish the opportunity to read “Living With a Seal”. It would be a dream come true.
I put on my ACL brace, to do 10 burpees. My leg almost dislocated due to unresolved fitting issues. Jessie’s group is an inspiration to me, as well as CST. I had planned on doing a triathlon this summer, however my ACL tore for a 3rd time training, so I am out. (I had my 3rd knee surgery 3 weeks ago.) The uncomfortable thing I plan on doing this summer is to wear a brace to do normal activities, such as biking & burpees, as well as CST, although I actually am enjoying CST now, so that doesn’t count. I am writing 2 books, and would really cherish the opportunity to read “Living With a Seal”. It would be a dream come true.
This summer I will do the 4 state challenge on the Appalachian Trail. To do the challenge, you hike 40 miles within 24 hours. I plan to do it in a little over a month.
This summer I will do the 4 state challenge on the Appalachian Trail. To do the challenge, you hike 40 miles within 24 hours. I plan to do it in a little over a month.
This summer, I’m doing cold showers twice a day, I’ll have my first date in 2 years and I’m going to start freelancing. I’ll also work on being promoted. Thanks Joel!
This summer, I’m doing cold showers twice a day, I’ll have my first date in 2 years and I’m going to start freelancing. I’ll also work on being promoted. Thanks Joel!
I’m cutting out alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs in order to get my bodies’ natural rhythm and functioning back. I hope this can help me rebalance my emotions and physical wellbeing as well as help me work on confidence and self-esteem without the aid of mood-altering substances. I want to live a joyful and happy life with clarity and sobriety! I’m 22 and been drinking since I was 16 which I think has hindered my social and emotional development a little. Also, I’m making it a goal to get some sort of exercise everyday and been finishing each shower with cooooold water.
I’m cutting out alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs in order to get my bodies’ natural rhythm and functioning back. I hope this can help me rebalance my emotions and physical wellbeing as well as help me work on confidence and self-esteem without the aid of mood-altering substances. I want to live a joyful and happy life with clarity and sobriety! I’m 22 and been drinking since I was 16 which I think has hindered my social and emotional development a little. Also, I’m making it a goal to get some sort of exercise everyday and been finishing each shower with cooooold water.
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I plan to do a lot this summer. I’m already learning korean, but I just know a couple of words and almost no grammar. By the end of summer I want to be able to have a proper basic conversation. I also want to focus on my body. I wanna lose 3% to 5% bodyfat by the end of summer.
Hey!
I plan to do a lot this summer. I’m already learning korean, but I just know a couple of words and almost no grammar. By the end of summer I want to be able to have a proper basic conversation. I also want to focus on my body. I wanna lose 3% to 5% bodyfat by the end of summer.
I’m 45 years old…I’ve had to “give up” running due to recurring knee issues (by give up, I simply mean running on a treadmill still despite Doctor’s orders but squeaking out maybe 12 miles a week vs. the 40 I used to do…). I’ve picked up rowing (machine) – and until this year had never once even tried a machine. My form sucks but I’m hell bent on breaking 8 minutes on 2000 meters, I haven’t hit below 9 yet – but I will get below 8…
I’m 45 years old…I’ve had to “give up” running due to recurring knee issues (by give up, I simply mean running on a treadmill still despite Doctor’s orders but squeaking out maybe 12 miles a week vs. the 40 I used to do…). I’ve picked up rowing (machine) – and until this year had never once even tried a machine. My form sucks but I’m hell bent on breaking 8 minutes on 2000 meters, I haven’t hit below 9 yet – but I will get below 8…
I’m new to Impossible and this list. But I’ll read the book whether I win it or not since I’ve fantasized what I could do if someone were yelling at me all the time.
But this year I’ve gotten out of a few comfy spots.
I did couch to 5k, blew both knees out, got better, ran several 5k’s, and aim to get below seven minute mile by July.
First ever base jump, off a 700′ tower in Aukland. And I don’t like heights.
Two weeks into cold shower challenge, I hate it, but part of me likes it.
Graduated college, traveled to Sydney and NZ with other students.
There’s several challenges this summer, but with school done the biggie is to get a good job.
I need to relearn burpees, forgive me, but whenever my watch says to “Move!” I do ten pushups and then jumping jacks until the watch is happy. And it’s mad at me now so off I go.
I’m new to Impossible and this list. But I’ll read the book whether I win it or not since I’ve fantasized what I could do if someone were yelling at me all the time.
But this year I’ve gotten out of a few comfy spots.
I did couch to 5k, blew both knees out, got better, ran several 5k’s, and aim to get below seven minute mile by July.
First ever base jump, off a 700′ tower in Aukland. And I don’t like heights.
Two weeks into cold shower challenge, I hate it, but part of me likes it.
Graduated college, traveled to Sydney and NZ with other students.
There’s several challenges this summer, but with school done the biggie is to get a good job.
I need to relearn burpees, forgive me, but whenever my watch says to “Move!” I do ten pushups and then jumping jacks until the watch is happy. And it’s mad at me now so off I go.
I have been living in Nicaragua the past 3.5 months in a cool surf town where fresh water and working toilets are a luxury. I work at the most amazing restaurant as the Manager and I’ve decided to start playing rugby. I haven’t played since high school and my fitness level is definitely not what it used to be. It’s the rainy season here. And I’m also a few months from being 32!!! When in Nicaragua…do the IMPOSSIBLE, right!!!!! Let’s see how it goes shall we! I’m always up for an impossible challenge!
I have been living in Nicaragua the past 3.5 months in a cool surf town where fresh water and working toilets are a luxury. I work at the most amazing restaurant as the Manager and I’ve decided to start playing rugby. I haven’t played since high school and my fitness level is definitely not what it used to be. It’s the rainy season here. And I’m also a few months from being 32!!! When in Nicaragua…do the IMPOSSIBLE, right!!!!! Let’s see how it goes shall we! I’m always up for an impossible challenge!
I am quitting my job, that I like, to persue my passion in the flow arts. Teaching, training, ;performing and travelling. I have to give up my luxery life. It is scary, but I made the decision and gave my notice.
I am quitting my job, that I like, to persue my passion in the flow arts. Teaching, training, ;performing and travelling. I have to give up my luxery life. It is scary, but I made the decision and gave my notice.
Plan on studying for my US medical licensing board exams while working full-time as medical intern. Also going to do cold showers and workout everyday no excuses and build my website.
Plan on studying for my US medical licensing board exams while working full-time as medical intern. Also going to do cold showers and workout everyday no excuses and build my website.
I am planning to travel through jungles and climb mountains. It will be an incredible experience.
I am interested in workouts and cycling as well. My interests fall across the categories including photography, fishing, cooking and many.
with best wishes,
I am planning to travel through jungles and climb mountains. It will be an incredible experience.
I am interested in workouts and cycling as well. My interests fall across the categories including photography, fishing, cooking and many.
with best wishes,
I plan on running.. I never run, ever !..now I will be with pushups, Pullups, situps too…
I plan on running.. I never run, ever !..now I will be with pushups, Pullups, situps too…