Monthly Archives: October 2012

Day 7 and 8 Placeholder

Posted on 27/10/2012 by

Howdy folks. It’s been a long last couple days. Rest assured I’m quite exhausted, but still committed to the Fyrd. So forgive the lack of a real post today and satisfy yourself with this simple placeholder. I’ll provide a more … Continue reading →

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Day 6: Run to the Hills

Posted on 26/10/2012 by

Howdy folks. For today’s workout, in addition to basic exercises I decided to do some running. I know. That’s a dirty word. Running. But much like voting in this upcoming election, it’s a necessary evil. I managed to find this … Continue reading →

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BBC News – A Prisoner of the Vatican

Posted on 26/10/2012 by

BBC News – Who, what, why: What’s it like to be a prisoner of the Vatican?. Rather interesting and historically relevant news story. Most people tend to forget that the Vatican is a sovereign nation yet has no prisons or … Continue reading →

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Day 5: Louder than Hell

Posted on 25/10/2012 by

Greetings Sword Brothers and Shield Maidens, and welcome to yet another episode of my epic quest to cease being a fatbody. Let’s forgo my lackluster personal life and instead focus upon the workout, some metal, and Thor shall we? Today’s workout … Continue reading →

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Day 4: A Cycle of Pain

Posted on 24/10/2012 by

Greetings from the halls of Valhalla my fellow berserkers! I jest of course. If I was in Valhalla, that would mean I had fallen violently in battle, sword in hand. However, the greeting still stands and you people can still … Continue reading →

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Day 3: Catchy Statement and Description

Posted on 23/10/2012 by

Stereotypical Monday was stereotypical. No one likes Mondays it seems, and I’m happily a crew member on that boat. Not only did I have a poor workout, but the workday was a bummer too. Ah well, I’m trying to keep … Continue reading →

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BBC News – How scientists recreated Neanderthal man

Posted on 23/10/2012 by

BBC News – How scientists recreated Neanderthal man. A rather interesting story from the BBC concerning how modern scientists have attempted to recreate an accurate, life-sized model of Neanderthal man. Amazing what humanity is capable of, really.

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Happy Birthday Duke William IX of Aquitaine

Since I’m not posting anything exercise related today, I’d figure I’d at least throw some history your way, dearest reader. And what better thing to do on a Monday than celebrate a birthday? Duke William was your typical nobleman during the … Continue reading →

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Right you are, Harry! No post on Sundays. Hah!

Posted on 21/10/2012 by

Tis the Lord’s Day, so I won’t be regaling you, dearest reader, with tales of how many pushups I can do (because it’s a rather unimpressive number anyway). Instead, I’m just going to provide an overview of things to come … Continue reading →

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Day 2: A Tribute to the Institute

Posted on 20/10/2012 by

What a workout. What a fuckin’ workout I tell you. Holy hell do I feel great. Now I see why you health nutters do this all the time. I feel as if I could swim through an icy river and … Continue reading →

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