These four "reps" made up a large part of my workout today. This was the first time this year I've done this, and yesterday I did a tough deadlift session, and it showed. It's a good thing that it is a fairly light vehicle, even with all the stuff I load in it! Note that all footage is at double speed in order to keep the video shorter; I did not actually move quickly at all. Not shown is the fifth rep that I attempted and failed, as I was too gassed to get the Jeep rolling on the slight incline at the start of our driveway. Also, my feet were too raw at that point to really get any push into the ground. A few take-aways from this session: * I REALLY need someone to steer when I do this. * Our driveway is even more uneven and rougher than last year. * Even a tiny slope greatly increases the difficulty in getting started. * I made a huge tactical error on the fourth rep when I let the Jeep stop with the driver's side rear tire against the edge of a hole. With a little momentum it was easy to roll it over the bump, but I just couldn't do it from a dead stop.

This is more of my rambling thoughts regarding personal preparedness during my morning commute. I'm not a masochist, just someone who likes to do as much as possible to become more prepared for whatever discomforts I may face. Remember to be safe, but use this idea to become more mentally - and possibly physically - prepared to cope with discomfort during emergencies/disasters. Note that there are many other possibilities for discomfort that I didn't mention. Some others include: Carry a moderately heavy pack whenever you go for a walk. It's not only good exercise, it also builds capacity to carry weight for extended distances without undue discomfort when necessary. Occasionally experiment with sleep deprivation for short periods. Adequate sleep is healthy and beneficial, but it can be useful for preparedness to practice concentration and complex tasks while extremely tired. Stand (or sink into a deep squat) more often rather than immediately looking for a place to sit down. Aside from it being healthier, you never know when you could be in a situation where there is nothing available for comfortable seating. When working out, occasionally do ultra-high rep sets. They have great physical benefits as well as requiring mental toughness. High-rep squats leave me sore for several days. The simple act of starting a set knowing the inevitable pain ahead requires one to mentally accept and commit to facing that challenge. I could go on, but won't. Feel free to list additional ideas for deliberate discomfort, or discuss your thoughts on what I presented.