Can I be honest without being laughed at? :3
I want to be an American Ninja Warrior.
I'm a big fan of the show. I remember way back when I first heard of Ninja Warrior, before it made it's way to the US and it was just a couple guys who won an obstacle course contest and got to go compete in Japan. And then the American version began and I was completely enamored. I'm actually watching it right now, lol.
I've always felt inspired by it, I dreamed of someday doing it myself. But as overweight and out of shape as I was it seemed so impossible. I would think to myself "maybe 'when' I lose weight I can really dream of that". But even making it to that point seemed so distant and unlikely.
Just yesterday I made my big 100 lbs lost post. I'm 35 years old and I'm in the best shape of my life. I'm stronger, fitter, lighter, and thinner than I think I've ever been since maybe before my teenage years. Now that I've accomplished this, after trying off and on my entire post-pubescent life, I feel like I can do anything, everything is possible.
And now I'm looking at shifting gears from weight loss to strength training. Running is already a regular part of my life, 4+ days a week. I do some light strength training and stretching to increase flexibility and range of motion, but I feel ready to step it up. And now I once again find myself dreaming of American Ninja Warrior.
I've told a few people in my life that I have this silly pipe dream of doing it. I say it in a dismissive, self-depricating, joking way. And their responses match that tone (but that's more on me than them). What they don't know is that underneath that "yeah right" display is that I actually really want it. I mean, I REALLY want it. I love so much about it. The competition, the challenge, the comradery, the athletic prowess, the dedication. I love seeing these people, people competing with each other, supporting each other, helping, training together, cheering each other on. I love how I feel when watching, rooting for each and everyone of them. Sure, I have my favorites, but I get excited for each person accomplishing things and I have that "awww" moment for each person who falls off an obstacle.
It's a distant dream and maybe unlikely...but I've come to realize the only thing stopping me is me. There have been people on the show who didnt even START training until 50. I'm about to watch a 56 year old hit the course right now. There's still time. I could make this happen if I really want it. And recently I learned a member of /r/loseit who lost 70 lbs DID get on the show! I could do it. I CAN do it. I could be an American Ninja Warrior. I WANT to be an American Ninja Warrior.
This is kind of a random rant, I know...but I needed to say it, I needed to get it off my chest. I wanted to admit with sincerity that I want this without getting an eyeroll for a response.
Do any of you have any "crazy" fitness goals or hopes or dreams. Anything anyone has tried to tell you you can't do?
Edit: The 56 year old just made it up the wall to qualify for semi-finals. One of the few in Dallas to reach the buzzer so far. Good for him, truly.
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