Hello everyone back for day 24!!!

"They succeed because they think they can." - Virgil

Fitness Review

This was today's objective:



As I stated in yesterdays blog I was ready for today's exercise to prove a bit of a extra struggle due to not partaking in much over the past week. The run proved to be one of the worst ones so far. I ran or should I say crawled for 20 minutes and didn't even cover 3km. I averaged about 7:10 per kilometer, a whole minute slower than my last run. I was very dissapointed. I guess ill have to make it up in a few days.

Next came the body weight exercises, although the push ups were hard I didn't really struggle. I managed to complete all 4 sets of each exercise in about 30 minutes. A more positive end to the days exercise but I really need to get my running back up to scratch.

The Days Diet

I am currently not on a diet but will be starting on one soon. This area will go over the days food intake and will include recipes so everyone can start eating better at home!

Starcraft 2 and Stream Review

These were today's objectives:

1. Re-learn the 3 queen roach style in ZvZ.

2. Make sure to add safety spores when unable to scout in ZvP.

3. Refine the transition from the Tefel opener.

Despite the days exercise not going to well the days Starcraft 2 went great! I played five games total and went 5-0!

All of the games were really close, in three of the games I was seconds away from gg'ing only to hold on and eventually win the game. Thats something I have learned to do more and more and is espically relevant when faced with a allin. Most players who all in at diamond/low master level do so because they can't do anything else. Although in those games I was behind I was able to use my better macro to come back and win.

My ZvP was by far the closest game, I was faced with a two base gateway all in off a gateway expand. I didn't catch his forward pylon in time, so I was faced with a large army at a time where I had almost no units. Some how I was able to stall long enough to repel his initial wave I was then faced with a brutal decision. Do I drone my third and potentially lose now or do I make more units and lose later. I decided to mix in a round of drones which almost proved fatal. My opponent continued to rally stalkers, in the end I ended up pulling drones and fighting with everything I had and .... I HELD. Being protoss he left without a GG.

I readied up for one more game and then during the loading screen I saw the glistening portrait of a master player. He would be the second master player to play me since I started this program I lost to the first one... a protoss. This time the match up would be a ZvZ.

The game was a macro game where we both went roaches, being only the second time I had attempted this build I wasn't confident I could win. He went for the 1/1 upgrade style while I initially stuck with 1/0. This gave me a initial boost in roaches as a result I was able to take down his third while getting my own up.

We were then both on 2/2, but I had my third and I was eventually able to overpower him. GREAT SUCCESS.



I finally did it, beat a master player, the first step to reaching my goal of hitting masters once again. Bring on tomorrow.

Game Summary and Points of Improvement

Vs Protoss (1-0)

- Further improve bench marking to aide in all in defense.

- Use lings to prevent proxy pylons.

- Improve overlord spread to see pylons/pushes.

Vs Terran(2-0)

- Improve defense vs helion/ banshee pushes.

Vs Zerg (2-0)

- Continue to work on the three queen roach build.

Stream Summary

Yet again I have faced technical difficulties, I also am very busy over the next week due to exams so my stream will be going on a temporary hiatus. Sorry guys.

Further Comments

As always thanks for reading! No further comments today.

General Information

FAQ

Q: What is this blog about?
A: This blog is about self improvement in two specific fields, health and gaming. I aim to try and show the community how they can improve themselves in and out of game by maintaining a positive mentally. I hope I will encourage others to take up some form or exercise and improve themselves.

Q: What do you do on your live stream?
A: On my stream I play and commentate Starcraft and MTGO , I aim to help weaker players by explaining my decision making and looking over replays. I also aim to improve myself to the point where I can compete on a high level.

Q: Can I get involved?
A: Yes!!! I encourage everyone to start the journey to self improvement today. Find a exercise regime which looks suitable for you and get started! Also be sure to update me on your progress.

Q: How can I support you?
A: Simply watching and following my stream helps me a great deal.

Streaming Schedule

Times are in CET

Stream is currently on a temporary hiatus.

Exercise Routine

Current Program - "30 days to change"

Diet Program- Not currently on a diet

Designer- Neila Ray

Website- http://neilarey.com/

Gaming

Starcraft 2 League - High Diamond

Highest concurrent viewership: 12

Number of followers: 46

Body

Weight- 65kg

Height - 6'1

Age - 18

Long Term Goals

1) Reach High masters in Sc2 and compete in the MSI circuit.
2) Win a PTQ or reach the Top 8 of a Grandprix.
3) Improve my fitness levels to a point where I can run 5km in under 20 minutes.
4) Create a live-stream which maintains a concurrent viewership of 20 everyday.

Relevant Links

Blog: http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/haulvern
Livestream: www.twitch.tv/haulvern
Twitter: www.twitter.com/haulvern
Contact details: hauljin (skype)