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How To Become A Superhero In 4 Easy Steps

Published on 08/26/2010 - 39 comments!

Last week while watching Kick-Ass, I was trolling around the Nerd Fitness Message Boards and came across an introduction post from Crizomaticus which ended with this:

Crizomaticus is a name I took on with my health kick, which started by doing the warrior dash. It stuck.

I then thought back to my buddy Tony who had adopted the persona “Endorphin Dude” for every time that he ran in a race.  Tony has even created a uniform for himself, including a custom headband with “Endorphin Dude” written on it and a cape that billows in the wind as he runs.  I can’t believe it took me this long to write this article, because it just fits:

It’s time for you to become a superhero.

If you’re struggling with motivation, or you’re just getting started on your quest to level up and you’re intimidated, building an superhero version of yourself could be the jump start you need.  Here’s why:

Superheroes kick ass!

Whether they’re in video games, comic books, or movies, superheroes are so damn awesome because they can do the impossible, giving us a chance to escape the real world and live vicariously through them.   They’re lighting fast, incredibly strong, and invincible; they can fly, stop bullets, and scale buildings.  They’re brave as hell and enjoy walking into dire situations with a giant smile.  They beat the crap out of any adversary, save the girl/world/dog from certain death, and then brush it off with some witty double entendre.

Superheroes are bad ass mofos, and it’s time for you to become one too.

1) Decide what you want to accomplish

You might be overweight, out of shape, scared to leave your house, and embarrassed about your life. However, you can create an alter ego that is the exact opposite of those things, and THAT’S the person that will turn things around.   Just think of all of the scenarios that play out in your quest to get in shape:

  • You might give up two miles into a race because you’re tired. Your alter ego would push through the pain and finish.
  • You might quit your weight-lifting session early because you had a rough day at the office. Your alter ego would get angry (and you wouldn’t like him/her when he/she is angry), get motivated, and power through the rest of the workout.
  • You might be incredibly self-conscious. Your alter ego isn’t self-conscious in the slightest, thanks to a “costume” and persona that is different from how you normally dress and act.  If people can’t recognize you, there’s no need to be self-conscious, right?

Make the superhero version of yourself do all of the things that you’re afraid of or struggling with. Why? Because superheroes attack problems in way different ways than a normal cubicle dweller.  That’s why they exist – to do stuff that ordinary people can’t.

2) Determine your persona

By day, Tony is an ordinary employee for Dolby Laboratories. He hangs out with his dog Chewbacca, creates short films with his friends, and lives an relatively ordinary life.  However, practically every single weekend, Tony dons his customary uniform and becomes Endorphin Dude.  He has a cape, a custom headband, and a huge freaking smile.  Wearing this uniform makes Tony impervious to pain and allows him to finish some excruciatingly difficult races where normal Tony might have failed.

Normally, I’m just plain ole’ Steve. I spend my time working on Nerd Fitness, answering emails, writing articles, and hanging out on  Twitter.  I’m always really happy and smiling.  Things change whenever I go to the gym, however.

I throw on my uniform: a ripped up t-shirt, basketball shorts, my Vibram five-fingers shoes,  and a permanent scowl.  My headphones are in, I jump around between sets to pump myself up, and get this crazy look in my eyes before every set.  I become a much angrier, stronger, and more determined version of me, and it WORKS.

What about you? Some superheroes have elaborate costumes to hide their identity.  Others like Superman simply remove their glasses and throw on some spandex and suddenly nobody can recognize them.  Some people become funny and confident when they transform; others become more businesslike and hardcore.  Some like to work together in groups.  Others like to work alone.

Your alter ego can be whatever you want it to be, so dream big, kid.

Each day, as you shed your shirt and tie (or skirt and high heels) from the office, you are transforming.  As you start to put on your workout clothes, your daily worries, troubles at home, and anxiety about tomorrow’s presentation cease to exist for the time being – you’re  now a superhero and you have bigger fish to fry.

As you’re getting prepped and ready, imagine your pre-workout ritual being filmed with dramatic camera angles and inspiring music playing. If Tony Stark can have a montage, so can you.

3) Pick a theme song

While transitioning from normal Steve to Super Steve, I always turn on music to get fired up.  My song of choice is  Eminem’s “Til I Collapse” – it puts me in the right frame of mind to get angry and go kick some ass.  Seriously, listen to this song and imagine me dramatically strapping on my five-finger shoes and leering menacingly into a mirror.  Ridiculous, I know…Ridiculously awesome.

Get yourself a montage pump-up song.  After that, make sure you have some other songs that can be used for the other super dramatic or action-filled moments of your super hero life.  I have a workout playlist that makes me excited and motivated.

Do you have songs for these moments?

  • If you’re a runner, do you have a songs that help you climb those hills when giving up is the easier option?
  • If you’re a weight lifter, do you have specific songs you can turn to when you need that extra bit of oomph to finish the set?
  • If you’re into martial arts, how many times a day do you listen to “You’re the Best” by Joe Esposito? [just kidding. kind of.]

4) Decide what you stand for

What are you fighting for? Superman adheres to a strict moral code when dealing with crime, fighting to protect Lois Lane and save Earth.  Batman does everything in his power to clean up the streets of Gotham, striking fear in the hearts of would-be criminals and thieves.

Whenever I lift weights, the Nerd Fitness Rebellion is in the front of my mind.  I exercise to inspire and motivate, because you inspire and motivate me.  It’s easy to fight with conviction when you have something worth fighting for.

Think of the NF Rebel Army like a real life Justice League.

We’re all different, we all have unique talents and abilities, and we’re all dealing with our own Kryptonite.  We’re also all fighting for the same cause: to become better people, to help those around us, and to leave the world a better place for our kids.  We have certain standards that we must live up to, and we know that with each others’ support we can create a movement that is more powerful than anything this world has seen.

We’re the good guys, and we want you on our side.

Who are you?

I challenge you to create an alter ego for yourself.  Think up a cool name (not something lame like Super Steve, jeez), pick a theme song, pick your uniform, and pick your special power.

Who is your alter ego, and what special powers can you bring to the Rebel Army? Lastly, what are you fighting for?

-Super Steve (only a temporary name until I come up with something worthy)

Rebel Fitness Guide Update: So damn close to being done!  I’m finishing up the final edits today, double checking all of the links, making sure the delivery method is properly configured.  Get ready for next week!

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  • Marshall

    For me, no song comes close to “you’re the best around.” I’ve had a string of a broken hand, pneumonia, and now a broken foot, so I’ve not exercised in about 3 months. I’m going to listen to that song right now to pump myself up for when my foot gets better.

  • Endorphin Dude

    Forget the Justice League of America, we have The Nerd Fitness Rebellion! Another great article, Super Steve. I’d like to pose this question to you: What is your kryptonite? Endorphin Dude’s is cramps!

  • Naughtygrog

    During the day I’m a run of the mill corporate trainer in khakis and a polo shirt. Smiling and inspiring that’s the way I do. However when I get to the gym Grog comes out. Grog is a scowling, growling, no talking machine. Fort Minor’s Remember the Name plays as Grog puts on his sleeveless T shirt, black MMA style beanie and shorts. Grog’s tattoos come out each with a special meaning and special power. Grog attacks machines while listening to Break Stuff by Limp Bizkit, Smack my B*%$h up by Prodigy and Momma said Knock you out by L.L Cool J. People endeavor not to be in Grogs way fearing the of repercussions of standing in the way of this force of nature. Super Hero, no my friends, super villain. Then it’s home where he changes again, this is Grogs favorite change, to Daddy.

  • Samantha

    Two sort of related things:

    1 – Til I Collapse has gotten me through COUNTLESS workouts. I play it right at the end, where I’m saying “eh, quitting five minutes early is nothing, it’s fine.” Then I put on Til I Collapse, because I just COULDN’T stop during that song, and by the time it’s over, I’m done! And I discovered it from your other post with your workout playlist.

    2 – I saw your gchat status the other day with the linked article that mentioned NF? Cool man, congrats! You’re all over the interwebs now!

  • Anonymous

    By day, Crowbeak is a college student barely staying afloat in a sea of student loans. She embroiders, she plays video games, and soon she’ll graduate before trying to get a high-paying job with which she can doggie-paddle safely to shore. But by night (because exercising in the cool, dark, empty park is the BEST) she becomes the Princess of Persia! She has a long way to go, but sooner than later she’ll be running across rooftops, jumping off walls, and throwing herself over obstacles in her path.

    Every time I want to give up early on my workouts, I imagine myself doing parkour. <3

  • http://joelrunyon.com/two3 Joel Runyon | [BIT]

    Dude, I used to listen to Final Countdown in college all the time. Every time we left the dorm, we played it as if we were off on some epic journey (cause I’m awesome like that). It’s so fun though and it’s effective. I always left pumped up and ready to obliterate anything in front of me.

    I’ve grown tired of the Final Countdown now, but still want a theme song. Anybody want to write me one? =)

  • Primalus

    Steve I love this post man! What a great, GREAT approach. Reading this was a “light bulb” moment for me, helping me turn a corner with my fitness goals.

    And so I have a new identity when it comes to fitness. When on my long commute home, the fast food joints start calling to me, when the lazy feelings come in droves, casting their nets of failure over me, I become … Primalus.

    Primalus brings an unyielding torrent of determination to the table that crushes all foes of fitness before him. He draws his strength from a zen-like center coupled with an animal-like, primal, single-minded determination to beat back failure, fear, and negativity wherever he finds it.

    Now I just need a theme song :) Gonna have to go watch Conan and see what music is in there :)

    Thanks again man!

  • Primalus

    Steve I love this post man! What a great, GREAT approach. Reading this was a “light bulb” moment for me, helping me turn a corner with my fitness goals.

    And so I have a new identity when it comes to fitness. When on my long commute home, the fast food joints start calling to me, when the lazy feelings come in droves, casting their nets of failure over me, I become … Primalus.

    Primalus brings an unyielding torrent of determination to the table that crushes all foes of fitness before him. He draws his strength from a zen-like center coupled with an animal-like, primal, single-minded determination to beat back failure, fear, and negativity wherever he finds it.

    Now I just need a theme song :) Gonna have to go watch Conan and see what music is in there :)

    Thanks again man!

  • Primalus

    Steve I love this post man! What a great, GREAT approach. Reading this was a “light bulb” moment for me, helping me turn a corner with my fitness goals.

    And so I have a new identity when it comes to fitness. When on my long commute home, the fast food joints start calling to me, when the lazy feelings come in droves, casting their nets of failure over me, I become … Primalus.

    Primalus brings an unyielding torrent of determination to the table that crushes all foes of fitness before him. He draws his strength from a zen-like center coupled with an animal-like, primal, single-minded determination to beat back failure, fear, and negativity wherever he finds it.

    Now I just need a theme song :) Gonna have to go watch Conan and see what music is in there :)

    Thanks again man!

  • Anonymous

    Okay… I know you’re tired of The Final Countdown, but I feel compelled to point out this awesome orchestral version featuring a trio of cellists on the melody who headbang while they play.

  • http://joelrunyon.com/two3 Joel Runyon | [BIT]

    haha, that is amazing :)

  • http://www.shaunastacy.com/ Shauna Stacy

    I’ve never thought about the lioness I tap into during a tough workout as a superhero but now that you mention it… My superhero is probably my blogging alter ego. She’s sassy and seductive and she tends to emerge somewhere between lacing up runners and the second set of smith squats…

    Super power: Sexiness via confidence and strength
    Theme song: Got to give it up by Marvin Gaye

    I’m taking this idea to tennis tomorrow… and the gym on Monday… Thank you!!

  • Blackfishes

    By day, I am a curmudgeonly history major who likes to read and has an overweening fondness for Coke Zero and Doritos. By night, I’m sleeping. But by early evening, I become ass-kicking, name-taking, weight-lifting, hot-man-ogling shieldmaiden known as Deathspank. She fences like a banshee, lift weights, and does calisthenics because one must be svelte for supple leather catsuits. Deathspank is so dubbed because she takes pain, suffering, and whining, spanks them on the ass, and sends them on their way asking what happened and yes, may I have some more, mistress. Her theme songs are “Decadence” by Disturbed and “Reign of Blood” by Slayer.

  • Elise Lowerison

    This is such a great post, I’ve never thought of exercising as an alter-ego and actually have that motivate me, but you seem like you know what you’re talking about. I just came across your health and fitness blog. Your article about being your own superhero was especially interesting. I especially liked your comments about doing what you usually wouldn’t to accomplish your fitness goal. I am adding you to my favorites. We’re in the same industry, the business of encouraging health and fitness. We market a product called The AbStand: http://www.theabstand.net. We would love for you and your readers to check out our ab workout product. Any feedback would be appreciated as well. Thanks!

  • http://www.paddlebrush.net Paddle Brush

    Just came and read, this is wow! I was seek from many blogs, but here is the best, I love it.

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  • Alainon

    The best song i have come across to pump myself up is called “Storm Centre” by shiro sagisu. its entirely instrumental but man it pumps me up.
    my alter ego is called Alainon and is a super free runing samurai with both a katana and naginata to kick ass with

  • Alainon

    The best song i have come across to pump myself up is called “Storm Centre” by shiro sagisu. its entirely instrumental but man it pumps me up.
    my alter ego is called Alainon and is a super free runing samurai with both a katana and naginata to kick ass with

  • Alainon

    The best song i have come across to pump myself up is called “Storm Centre” by shiro sagisu. its entirely instrumental but man it pumps me up.
    my alter ego is called Alainon and is a super free runing samurai with both a katana and naginata to kick ass with

  • Alainon

    The best song i have come across to pump myself up is called “Storm Centre” by shiro sagisu. its entirely instrumental but man it pumps me up.
    my alter ego is called Alainon and is a super free runing samurai with both a katana and naginata to kick ass with

  • Alainon

    The best song i have come across to pump myself up is called “Storm Centre” by shiro sagisu. its entirely instrumental but man it pumps me up.
    my alter ego is called Alainon and is a super free runing samurai with both a katana and naginata to kick ass with

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  • Michal Krupka

    No need to be humble. The One I don’t know personally is the true master of himself. 

    He doesn’t feel fear, doesn’t feel pain, doesn’t feel anything if he decides so, he never regrets anything and he does what the hell he wants to do.

    He doesn’t rush, just walking quietly and graciously. When he runs, he’s like a lightning, just a flash barely touching the ground. His faithful mate is his wolfdog and a razor-sharp katana. No man can defeat him because he’s master of krav maga, kali and wushu developing through ch’i. 

    He has a good heart. He helps weak and punish those who are selfish and mean.

    There’s no country in the world his leg haven’t stand upon, no widely used language he wouldn’t understand, no fundamental knowledge he wouldn’t know.

    He understands that persistence is meaningful only when in combination with purpose and intention. He doesn’t waste time, he knows that’s one of the most precious things. Beside love, generosity and kindness.

    He doesn’t have a name.

    Although some say he’s called Silent Shadow.

    ***
    Doesn’t sound bad, huh?

    In case you would like to listen to some more power songs, try these:

    Two Steps from Hell – Heart of Courage (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRLdhFVzqt4)

    Thornley – Bright Side

    The Heavy – Short Change Hero (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6eSksEp27U)

    The Heavy – What you want me to do (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xIscd4okBE)

    Tenacious D – POD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h27xucvYtRs&ob=av2e)

    Tenacious D – The Metal (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR7U1HIhxfA)

    Tenacious D – Beelzeboss (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJTYp1tvd3Q)

    The Crystal Method – Name of the Game (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4fgGZEggxE)

    Snow Patrol – Hands Open (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBHyMBhlxxU)

    Queen – Innuendo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmHgdLKwU8U)

    Queen – We will rock you (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tJYN-eG1zk&ob=av2e)

    Muse – Feeling Good (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmwRQqJsegw&ob=av2e)

    Moby – Extreme ways (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICjyAe9S54c&ob=av2e)

    Michael Giacchino – Nero Sighted /my personal theme song/ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-oNUSQ9QsQ)

    Metallica – Frantic (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I6y5-GuLPM)

    Linkin Park – One Step Closer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmUTBDuUGz8&ob=av2e)

    Godsmack – I Stand Alone (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYjZK_6i37M&ob=av2e)

    Drowning Pool – Sermon (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1m5u6Pughs)

    Disturbed – Meaning of Life (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plR9Q4LWos4)

    Disturbed – Conflict (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZMFcpr2lyQ)

    Danny Elfman – The Little Things (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leJAPiaCx2c)

    A Perfect Circle – The Outsider [Apocalypse Mix] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h42_h8hBtWI)Survivor – Eye of a Tiger (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgSMxY6asoE)

  • Michal Krupka

    No need to be humble. The One I don’t know personally is the true master of himself. 

    He doesn’t feel fear, doesn’t feel pain, doesn’t feel anything if he decides so, he never regrets anything and he does what the hell he wants to do.

    He doesn’t rush, just walking quietly and graciously. When he runs, he’s like a lightning, just a flash barely touching the ground. His faithful mate is his wolfdog and a razor-sharp katana. No man can defeat him because he’s master of krav maga, kali and wushu developing through ch’i. 

    He has a good heart. He helps weak and punish those who are selfish and mean.

    There’s no country in the world his leg haven’t stand upon, no widely used language he wouldn’t understand, no fundamental knowledge he wouldn’t know.

    He understands that persistence is meaningful only when in combination with purpose and intention. He doesn’t waste time, he knows that’s one of the most precious things. Beside love, generosity and kindness.

    He doesn’t have a name.

    Although some say he’s called Silent Shadow.

    ***
    Doesn’t sound bad, huh?

    In case you would like to listen to some more power songs, try these:

    Two Steps from Hell – Heart of Courage (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRLdhFVzqt4)

    Thornley – Bright Side

    The Heavy – Short Change Hero (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6eSksEp27U)

    The Heavy – What you want me to do (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xIscd4okBE)

    Tenacious D – POD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h27xucvYtRs&ob=av2e)

    Tenacious D – The Metal (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR7U1HIhxfA)

    Tenacious D – Beelzeboss (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJTYp1tvd3Q)

    The Crystal Method – Name of the Game (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4fgGZEggxE)

    Snow Patrol – Hands Open (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBHyMBhlxxU)

    Queen – Innuendo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmHgdLKwU8U)

    Queen – We will rock you (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tJYN-eG1zk&ob=av2e)

    Muse – Feeling Good (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmwRQqJsegw&ob=av2e)

    Moby – Extreme ways (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICjyAe9S54c&ob=av2e)

    Michael Giacchino – Nero Sighted /my personal theme song/ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-oNUSQ9QsQ)

    Metallica – Frantic (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I6y5-GuLPM)

    Linkin Park – One Step Closer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmUTBDuUGz8&ob=av2e)

    Godsmack – I Stand Alone (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYjZK_6i37M&ob=av2e)

    Drowning Pool – Sermon (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1m5u6Pughs)

    Disturbed – Meaning of Life (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plR9Q4LWos4)

    Disturbed – Conflict (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZMFcpr2lyQ)

    Danny Elfman – The Little Things (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leJAPiaCx2c)

    A Perfect Circle – The Outsider [Apocalypse Mix] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h42_h8hBtWI)Survivor – Eye of a Tiger (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgSMxY6asoE)

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  • Anonymous

    I will not speak of the hero I will once, upon a time, become.

    I won’t let anyone acknowledge my true identy, or the identity of whom I will become.

    You will find out. Eventually.

  • Mick

    I sometimes put on the Conan the Barbarian soundtrack and imagine myself pushing the Wheel of Pain, getting stronger with each rotation. That’s for a slow grinding workout that needs to feel meaty. Other times, some Sepultura Arise ifor those franticly hard and fast workouts.

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  • caitermejaits

    Got to love the serendipity of life.  Yesterday I just finished reading the “Seven Spiritual Laws of Superheroes” by Deepak Chopra.  Amazing!  Really resonated with this article from a spiritual and physical sense.  Definitely recommend to anyone will to take their journey to the super level.

  • Mysterioushumanbeing

    Same here Anonymous  in the future you will all see a hero .

  • Aidan Reynolds

    Defanitly joker and the thief by wolfmother. My name is element 7 I fight for my wife that was killed in gang related violence I watched die… She is why I fight

  • Kingjamesiii

    hey my name in AngelWings, my theme song is ” More Monsters and Sprites ” from Skrillex, i fight for my family, my friends, and even the strangers that need help, even though in 12 years old i love helping people, so i am willing to put my life on the line for people in need, maybe when you guys become heros we can work together.

  • Embyr

    Most of the time, I’m an average Soldier, following orders, learning from mistakes, trudging on and doing my duty to my country. But at some point each day, I don my (mostly Underarmor) workout clothes or my Physical Training uniform, lace up my Nikes, start up my music and become Valkyrja, a bad-ass, endorphin-pumped, positive-thinking, fire-haired woman warrior of Norse-mythological proportions with a tendancy to use too many hyphens! I am fueled by the ballads “I”, “Northern Gate” and “Hall of Freedom” by Tyr and I am unstoppable! My ability to be fit and healthy is unsurpassed and I can run 2 miles in 16:30 (at least I will eventually….). I fight for my profession as a Soldier, my family, my own personal Tyr, and most of all for MYSELF.

  • http://twitter.com/leongaban Leon Gaban

    Mine: Asian Bourne! Super powers: Super strength, endurance, speed, and reflexes, also fluent in another language (all a work in progress ;)

  • Psynapse

    I am Psynapse. My mutation increases my brain and nervous system function, resulting in enhanced intelligence, focus, sensory intake, reflexes, speed, and agility and a degree of resistance to psychic attack. I am generally jovial and a team player except when focused, then I am quiet, pensive, and unstoppable. I fight for people who are different, people who want more and are written off as less than or weak and discredited. Never underestimate an underdog.

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  • http://www.facebook.com/jenn.groppwiegelfrye Jenn Gropp Wiegel Frye

    by night Jenn is a nurse in the ICU… she works hard to save lives… by day she is Alien… trail hiker and mountain climber… she has plans to hike the entire 2000 mile apalacian trail for her 40th birthday (5 years)…

  • Adnan Alvi

    Go to http://www.chouhomcamphalfblood.blogspot.con
    The truth is spoken. Post comments and contact me.

  • Tonygriffin

    Looked on website superhero name: lighting went with a ninja like costume ( black) super power: athleticism , intelligent. I don’t have a theme song

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  • Matthewfarfan

    I went cool to coolest because I am flame boy  no one nose that in are school I save it by evil

  • Matthew

    he is cool

  • Matthew

    cool

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  • халкира жилистая

    Just found this article recently, being a superhero motivates me so much!

    My superhero name is халкира жилистая which essentially means “Kiera the Sinewy Hulk” in Russian.

    My theme song is English-Vinglish from the Indian movie English-Vinglish.

    And I am working on being able to do a pull-up.

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  • http://twitter.com/calamedes Werewolf

    I read a quote a while ago: “Walk like you’re wearing a cape!” and this totally applies.

    Superhero- Werewolf

    Power – shapeshifting

    When I run (or lift, or work, or really anything that requires it), my animalistic alter-ego comes out in a hurricane of fury, forgetting pain, insecurity, or other people. I even yelled “Out of my way!” once to a group of slow walkers… *cringe*… after being exhausted from a 5k run. I bolted into a sprint for a good 200m :)