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hasbeen
Nov 17, 2003, 7:56 PM
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This week I'll be attempting my annual birthday challenge in order to raise money for climbing access (and cancer research but I'm here for the FOJT, as it's the underdog.)
Due to some recent issues we've had at Josh, I've chosen The Friend's Of Joshua Tree as my target. To read more go to:
http://www.birthdaychallenge.com/steve/madness.htm
And how do I plan to earn this money? Through suffering, of course. I've concocted a real doozy--a challenge even my closest friends don't think I can complete. Check it out at:
http://www.birthdaychallenge.com/steve/Steve2003.htm
If you'd take a sec to forward this on to anyone that you think would be interested in helping, it would be much appreciated.
Cheers,
Steve
22 athletic events over 43 hours ending midnight on Nov 22nd
Raise $4,300 for The Concern Foundation
Raise $4,300 for The Friends Of Joshua Tree
Plus, I'll double all contributions myself if anyone can keep up with me during my entire challenge
Climb 43 sport climbing routes (3 out of 4 must be 5.10 or harder)
Lift 43 tons in the gym (86,000lbs)
430 pull-ups/bar dips or hanging straight-leg raises
430 push-ups
430 crunches
430 leg lifts
430 jumping jacks
Mountain bike 43 kilometers (26.6 miles)
Road bike 43 miles
Run 4.3 miles (in under 34 minutes)
Hike 4.3 kilometers 3.4 times (8 miles)
Surf 2 hours 43 minute (catch at least 4 X 3 waves)
Hold breath 2 minutes and 43 seconds
Paddle 4.3 miles in a kayak
43-point game of 2 on 2 beach volleyball
43 yoga poses for 43 seconds
Throw 43 strikes (from regulation 60’6”)
Make 43 free throws shooting better than 75% (3/4)
Throw 43 rocks for Tuco
43 games of roshambo (winning 4 to 3 losses)
Juggle 3 balls for 40 seconds
43 X 43-second massages for support team
Plus...
"YIKES. Maybe cut out a few things and get back to reality....." - Bob Banks
"Studly' you are, but "Superman" you're not!
...looking forward to the after party though"
- Jeff Brown
"The Minister has spoken! Yes I know Birthday Challenge is not Birthday Pretty Hard, but neither is it Birthday Suicide." - Brian Edwards (yes, my brother)
"All of that?! Ha, Ha, Ha--no way--Ha, Ha..."
- Andrea Pesce
"I agree that they don't call it "Birthday Pretty Hard" but there's definitely an optimum goal which is (in my opinion) about 10% more than you can actually do..." - Phil Requist
"All of this is but a distraction leading up to the obvious main event. Any other act of physical endurance is child's play next to a plate of 4.3 Kingpin fritters." - Matthew Johnson
Will commit 43 random acts of kindness
Hand out 43 dog treats to dogs other than Tuco
Make a list of 43 movies that every person should see and give it to 43 friends
Entertain those 43 friends at Manny’s El Matador
Where I will:
Eat 4.3 Kingpin apple fritters
Drink 4.3 cocktails
Drink 4.3 beers
Pass Out (Optional)
"I dunno gang, we are talking about Stainless here (cue: theme music to film 'Shaft'.....).
I did 40 routes in 8 hours without too much difficulty on my bc challenge.
He'll float it in 6, with enough support.
Travel time looks to be in two chunks, one for climbing/cycling/running and
one for watersports. So give up five hours of travel, and he's still got 6
to rest.
My money is on the challenger."
- Kenji Haroutunian
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"People say the we're searching for the meaning of life. I don't think that's it at all. I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive, so that our life experiences on the purely physical plane will have resonances within our own innermost being and reality, so that we actually feel the rapture of being alive." - Joseph Campbell
Live Your Life
www.birthdaychallenge.com
(310) 980-4870
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iamthewallress
Nov 17, 2003, 8:23 PM
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That was beautiful!
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cruntley
Nov 17, 2003, 8:42 PM
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Seriously, go check out the bday challenge site. I'll be helping out with Steve's this year. Get involved if you can!!!
Best of luck senor - Chris
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vertical_reality
Nov 17, 2003, 8:46 PM
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:shock: :shock: :shock:
Daaaaaamn
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sbclimber
Nov 17, 2003, 9:08 PM
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you are one dedicated man. I heard about your b-day challenge doing ___# of problems(cant remember) at Pine Mountain, Lizards' mouth, and Brickyard I believe, and a run from pine mtn. to sespe gorge. I figured I'd try just the run.
I did it, but there is abslutely no way I could do it AND all those boulder problems, as I was on the verge of puking the last 1-2 miles. I give you props. Many.
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mother_sheep
Nov 17, 2003, 9:15 PM
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I'd like to voluneer to be a victim of one of your random acts of kindness.
I think your plan is awesome and tiring. Good luck. Post up after you complete it!
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maculated
Nov 17, 2003, 9:16 PM
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Putting two and two together . . . you must be . . . 43!!!
Damn, I'm smart. And in crappy shape if you can do all that.
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esoteric1
Nov 17, 2003, 9:36 PM
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i have a new hero! the point is to make it to 44 right?
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miker
Nov 17, 2003, 10:20 PM
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I am humbled by this challenge. If I wasn't already on a philanthropic work weekend trip I would love to help out. If it falls through I will check in.
Much luck and kudos.
miker
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hasbeen
Nov 18, 2003, 12:32 AM
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That was 290 boulder problems followed by a 29K run, and it was Bob Banks, not me, though I did a lot of it with him. I should mention that he also smoked and drank a combo 29 beers and cigs (15 beers/14 cigs), which I assure you didn't make the run any easier.
I did, however, do 400 boulder problems one day during one of my challenges. Endurance bouldering is an underrated sport. My toes hurt for 3 months after that one.
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hasbeen
Nov 18, 2003, 8:07 PM
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Is that Mike Reddig? Hey, how'd your challenge go this year? Last year's is still on the site but last I heard about this year was when you were deciding between Tahquitz and Josh. What's the scoop?
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climbergirl15
Nov 18, 2003, 9:54 PM
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Good Luck with that. I'm insane and I say that is a lot.
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hasbeen
Nov 19, 2003, 11:25 PM
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bumping this, in the name of self-promotion.
actually, it's to raise money for josh. if you climb there it's a no brainer. the friend's of josh doesn't profit one penny from their work. it's all in the name of altruism. they are a proper .org, so you can write it off.
and since many people don't think i'll make it, how about putting up some money based on me finishing only. that'll keep me sufferin' when the chips are down.
cheers,
steve
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hasbeen
Nov 20, 2003, 9:54 PM
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just bumpin' this one last time in the name of access.
off tomorrow for 43 hours of suffering. can't wait!
cheerio, s
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mreardon
Nov 20, 2003, 11:46 PM
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Good luck on the b-day challenge! Can't wait to see next year's already....
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overlord
Nov 21, 2003, 3:51 PM
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if you do it... you rock.
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granite_grrl
Nov 21, 2003, 4:00 PM
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Even if you don't do it you still rock for trying.
Have fun!
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rockfax
Nov 21, 2003, 4:32 PM
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Steve....you are an inspiration to us all.
Sorry I can't make it.
You Go Girl.
Mick
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cruntley
Nov 21, 2003, 4:56 PM
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Just an update to Steve's challenge. I met up with him at 6:30 am. He had already done half the yoga poses, ran the 4.3 miles, and done the breath holding.
We then ran over to the park and I caught his 43 strikes (in about 120 pitches, little wild) and he got through the free throws. He was off to climb a dozen routes and I had to get to work at 8.
He's looking strong but has a ways to go!!!!
THink good thoughts, if you can, he'll be climbing at Echo CLiffs on Saturday, so if you're out there. Give him a hand, let him hop on your rope, and give 'em some encouragement.
CH
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hasbeen
Dec 5, 2003, 3:17 AM
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Hey Y'all,
Here's the TR. Good clean fun!
Cheers,
Steve
http://www.birthdaychallenge.com/steve/report2003.htm
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hasbeen
Dec 16, 2003, 11:28 PM
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Here's a new BD Challenge update. Jacqi Florine may be the first woman to solo The Nose, but that is nothing, and I mean NOTHING, compared to what she's trying on her birthday!
http://www.birthdaychallenge.com/index2.html
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roughster
Dec 17, 2003, 1:48 AM
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roughster moved this thread from General to Trip Reports.
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hasbeen
Dec 18, 2003, 5:33 PM
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Well, this last addition is not a trip report yet.
Oh, but it will be. Just a question of who's going to be writing it...
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