23 Days, 23,000 Skips, One Goal

From sweat to progress - the road to a sub-3-minute GFF shuttle begins with one more rep.

Every GFF athlete knows the feeling - the early mornings, the sore muscles, and the quiet battles that happen long before anyone’s watching. October became my personal proving ground. I wanted to see how far I could push myself, how much consistency I could build, and whether I could inch closer to my next big target: a sub-3-minute GFF shuttle (currently sitting at 3:05).

So I made a pact with myself - 1,000 jump ropes every weekday, plus 100 push-ups, 100 squats, and 100 leg lifts. No shortcuts. No excuses. Just grit.

The rope came first - always. Every morning started with 1,000 skips before anything else. It became my wake-up call, my rhythm of discipline. After that came the gym routines, and later in the evening, the remaining exercises.

Some nights, fatigue took over, and I’d crash before completing the full plan. But the one thing I never skipped - was the skipping itself. That single commitment held everything together.

When I began, 100 skips per set was my ceiling. Soon it stretched to 200, then 300. I added 150 one-legged skips for variety and balance. Over time, my endurance improved - until I could handle 1,000 skips in three sets (500, 250, and 250) clocking 7 minutes and 31 seconds.

It wasn’t just about numbers - it was about the transformation that came with them. Each skip built confidence, rhythm, and control.

By the end of the month, one truth stood out clearly: discipline is non-negotiable. Progress demands consistency - showing up every single day, even when motivation fades.

October taught me that growth doesn’t shout. It happens quietly, in sweat, repetition, and early mornings. I’ll keep focusing on the jump rope, refining my endurance, and soon, I’ll test it all again in the GFF shuttle routine - chasing that sub-3 finish.