Isn't it beautiful? I'm a big fan of the different colored chalk. It must be the teacher in me.
Anyway, I decided this was the perfect opportunity to solidify the goal I've had for a long time: to be able to do a pull up. Or a few. So, I decided to dream big:
Yes -- my goal is ten consecutive pull ups by June 27, my 27th birthday. I'm terrified. At the time I made this goal, I felt pretty smug and brazen -- I was feeling pretty cocky (or maybe stupid) as I wrote my goal on the "chalkboard." In that small moment, I felt invincible and believed that I could take on anything! Now, it seems daunting and I'm petrified of failing. Maybe I should have played it safe and gone with five consecutive pull ups instead. But, I felt silly changing it after I wrote it, like I would be completely copping out. And I'm a pretty stubborn girl. So now, I have a pretty big (but simple) challenge to face.
Good news towards that goal: I've graduated from using the green resistance band to help me with my pull ups to the blue resistance band. A small victory! After the blue resistance band I'll have to face the red band, and then it's just my own upper body strength. I have roughly 4 months and one week to make it. Eek!
But, I think I can do it. I've already come up with a plan for my birthday: a morning CRCF workout where I start with my ten pull ups and complete whatever WOD Melissa and Erik have in store, followed by a massage at The Boston Bodyworker and a mani/pedi somewhere in the area. (Suggestions welcome).
I'm sure with all your help, I'll be able to make it there. I've now made it very public, which will hold me accountable to following through with this.
Any goals that you've set lately? Or any goals that you've met?
