September Challenge: The Extra Mile

You’ve heard this expression before. Most often it’s said when someone goes above and beyond the expected effort, to exert additional energy, to push beyond your limits to achieve a desired goal. As F3 brothers we have pushed the bar to new normals of the three F’s foundational. I began thinking of this idea a while back (leave it to the procrastinator to push it out one day ahead of the month I intend to do it!). I thought of variations but have settled on an idea that I hope will compel each of you to participate.

But first, did you know the origin of the phrase “to go the extra mile?” I was surprised to learn Jesus gets credit. Maybe in our current wok society, that is on the list to be amended but for now, he gets some credit and what better source of inspiration than what he said in Matthew 5:41? This counsel is part of chapter 5 which Jesus is giving advice to his followers and this section in particular is focused on retaliation and dealing with others.

Are you ready for a challenge? Sure you are, who isn’t. Maybe this gives you a little nudge. Sometimes that’s all it takes is a little nudge and then some accountability – that is where your brothers come in. It seems simple, in my mind at least – where all my ideas seem simple until I try to explain and then usually only Flintstone gets it (thanks brother).

Going the Extra Mile Challenge – it can be as literal as you want to make it or it can be as figurative as you want to make it. This challenge covers all PAX for all levels. Just like any workout where you post – it’s “You vs. You.”

• Runners – if you post to the running AO (typically 5 miles routes), run an extra mile one of those days; show up early, stay late, your choice. If you’re already have a plan – add a mile (or miles) – push the distance
• Ruckers – if you’re rucking 3 miles, add an extra mile. Or if you only ruck 1 day, post another day. Show up ahead of a workout and get one mile in.
• You want to bike? Add some extra to your route. Add an extra day of the activity. Ride a trail, call a friend.
• Not a Runner or a Rucker – this is special for you – walk! Walk around your block. You can do it alone, with your M, with your 2.0’s, with your dog. Break your routine and throw an extra walk in.
• Post – what is your normal cadence of posts in a week? Add 1 to it. If you’ve been a Kotter because of injury or work or life – commit to a workout, just one for that week.

It’s time to get out of your comfort zone. If you’re not accelerating, you’re decelerating – there is no status quo. So target what your “normal” is in any of those activities and increase by one – you decide the “one” needs to be. You know where you are and what you need to do.

Accountability – this can be in various forms. Blade/Stones – make it a conversation point. You’ve got a Shield Lock – make it a challenge among your circle – push each other. If you don’t have either of those – log into the First F Channel on Slack and name your goal or celebrate what you did extra. Share an achievement in the COT.

I’d like this to be counted each week. So by Saturday of each week, you did something extra, above and beyond what you normally do. On you’re mark, get ready, GO the EXTRA MILE.

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