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Whats beautiful?

So Im still processing yesterday and not ready to write about it.  What I am ready to write about is a challenge I have taken on.  Sometimes I need a little prodding.  Probably anyone that is reading this would never believe that.  But Im my own worst critic.  I saw this come across my FB timeline but didn't even consider it, and then a good friend told me I should.  So naturally I signed up.  Its a 9 week challenge to basically rep Under Armour in a competition to redefine the female athlete.  They are calling it "Whats Beautiful".  I actually tried getting a job with UA at one point, its probably the single company I admire and want to be a part of most.  You post a goal and perform a series of challenges towards that goal.  The challenges are listed below.  Some are individual, some involve others.  Im kind of nervous to undertake this.  Not really sure why.  I guess the fear of failure in putting myself out there.  That would be a common thread in my life.  My own fear of failing holding me back.  It is what it is and now Im putting it on my blog and holding myself accountable.


Drive Challenges
1.     Upload a picture of the body part that will be your biggest ally throughout this competition.
2.     Workout twice in the same 24-hour period. Upload a picture from both and tell us how they compare.
3.     Write a note from the "future you" to the "current you" explaining everything you'll gain by completing your goal. Upload a photo with your note.
4.     Post a video of the gnarliest, most intense part of your training routine. The move you love to hate.
5.     With a photo or video, prove you are now closer to your goal than you were when you started. Show us one thing you can do now that you couldn't do before.
6.     Think of an excuse for not reaching your goal, then destroy it. Get creative. Make something that symbolizes it and pummel it. Or just show yourself defying it.
7.     Show us how much drive you have. Push further. Post as much as you want. Show us you want it more than anyone else.

Compete Challenges
1.     Show us your ultimate face of intimidation. What does it look like when you stare down your competition? Upload it here.
2.     Get a jump rope and see how many times you can skip. Post a video of your record jump. We're watching. Make it count.
3.     Post a pic or video of you completing a 1-mile run (outdoor or treadmill). Success looks different for everyone, show us your success.
4.     Who do you consider your greatest competitor in this challenge? Pick out a completed mission by someone else in the competition and beat her at her own game. Show us how you bested her.
5.     Take the ultimate test of fitness – the Marine Corp Physical Fitness Test. Post a video of you crushing any part of the test.
6.     Grab a friend and show us how working out together makes you push yourself. Document with a photo or video.
7.     Show us your competitive spirit. Break away from the pack. Keep posting. Be the one others are trying to catch.

Influence Challenges
1.     Get as many friends as you can to join you for a workout or an activity. Post a pic of your influencer workout session.
2.     Upload a video of how your family, most supportive friends, coworkers and, heck, even strangers are encouraging you to keep "getting after it" to meet your goal.
3.     Ask your Facebook friends to up the ante on your workout by challenging you to accomplish a physical challenge. Upload a photo/video of you conquering that challenge here and on Facebook.
4.     How many people can you get to join this competition with you? List the names here and upload a group photo.
5.     Create a What's Beautiful Pinterest pinboard of images that represent determination, commitment, perspiration and grit and post the link here.
6.     If you could design workout gear specific to your athletic goal, what would it look like? What would help you perform your best? Sketch it, write it up and post it for us.
To be an influencer, people need to know who you are. Be memorable. Rally the crowd. Keep posting. Be the leader everyone 

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