EPT"Strive for continuous improvement, instead of perfection." - Kim Collins
Fitness Review
This was today's objective:
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The days exercise was a glorious break from yesterdays grind. So much so there isn't really anything to report. I just got to it and completed each routine one after the other, even the leg raises didn't cause any trouble as I only had to do six reps each time.
Tomorrows exercise includes the last run of this program, I hope ill be able to run my best time yet. Wish me luck!
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. Improve the 3 queen roach style in ZvZ.
2. Improve scouting in ZvP, in terms of overlord spread and lings to find pylons.
3. Add static defense is ZvP late game to prevent harass.
4. Improve hellion/ banshee defense.
Although I didn't stream due to dreamhack being on, I made the effort to get in ten games so I would be able to practice every match-up. I hoped I would get some good results and push further up the ladder. That didn't happen.
I ended up going 4-6 and although I would usually be happy to learn from losses almost all of them were totally stupid.
I played four ZvTs and lost all but one. The win was against a standard terran and I crushed him with my macro. The other three games my opponents used the recently popularized hellbat push and crushed me.
Each game I scouted it, and built roaches but to no avail. The terrans simply amoved up my ramp, killed all my queens, spines and roaches like nothing. The build seems almost unstoppable unless you go into the game being ready to defend it. Ill have to look more into it as I really like my current style and going two base roach doesn't seem like a great idea.
The best games were probably the ZvPs but weren't without there faults. I won the first game easily. The second one my opponent went for a stargate/gateway all in. I scouted it and got ready, my opponent hit seconds to early and caught my army in two pieces and crushed me. In the future this should be a easy hold. Looking at the replay however there is still one thing holding me back, my benchmarks... I don't know where I am going wrong. Tomorrow I will have to spend time sorting it out once and for all.
The ZvZs were the most annoying the two wins were solid but the two losses were 100% throws one vs a master. In the game vs the master I hit my timing and was slowly beating his roaches, but my rallying left my roaches everywhere accross the map allowing him to stabalise and win. I need to make sure that when I make units they go straight into hotkeys. The other loss was vs a player who went mutas into roach/bane and I took some really bad engagements. I need to stop moving out so early and make sure I don't attack up ramps where banelings can destroy me.
I had hoped I would have been able to push up the ladder to rank 1 today. But unfortunately | have gotten to the point where I am playing top 8 diamonds every game, for a win I get 10 points and for loss I lose 14-15. Its really annoying but hopefully tomorrow I will sort out my game play errors, learn how to defend that stupidly overpowered all in and finally hit rank 1!
Game Summary and Points of Improvement
Vs Protoss (1-1)
- Add static defense when maxed to aide with harass defense.
- Use lings to prevent proxy pylons.
- Improve overlord spread to see pylons/pushes.
- SORT OUT MACRO BENCHMARKS
Vs Terran(1-3)
- Learn how to defend the hellbat push without changing my build.
Vs Zerg (2-2)
- Continue to work on the three queen roach build.
- Improve unit rallying (make sure they go straight into hot keys)
Stream Summary
No stream due to dreamhack being on.
Further Comments
As always thanks for reading! No further comments today.
See you lot tomorrow!
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)
