100 Push Ups – Week 2 Day 1
I have finally made it to week 2. After repeated restarts, I believe I'm on track.
I waited a few extra days to be able to fall back into my exercise schedule, even though I didn't do my 3 mile walk today. I'm not sure it was a wise idea though. Day one for week two starts with two sets of 14, followed by two sets of 10, finishing with at least 15. The sets went something like this:
"Ok, that wasn't so bad."
"A little bid harder that time."
"Oh my gosh, only 10 and I barely made it."
"Last set! Wow, I can't believe that was as hard as last week."
It's a few days since I then and I haven't made it to days 2 or 3. Looks like I'm restarting week 2 on Tuesday.
Stay tuned fearless reader.
100 Push Ups — Week 1 Finally Accomplished
I have completed the first week of 100 pushups. They changed the first week's sets, and I used the changes for days 2 and 3.
The hardest thing I'm finding is sticking to the schedule. I had to restart twice because I missed sever days in a row. I didn't feel like I could continue in the middle of the week. I decided that was bunk and finished the first week anyway.
I'm going to tackle week 2 when I can get it in line with my walking schedule.
100 Push Ups: Week 1 Day 1 Redux
I decided to start over with the 100 push ups. Yesterday was week 1, day 1. I was able to do them easier than last time, which I hope means something. My arms aren't as sore, so we'll see how well I do tomorrow with day 2.
100 Push Ups: Week 1 Day 2
The second day of the first week can be summed up with two words: EPIC FAIL.
I attempted my first round of push ups and couldn't get the form right, let alone a push up. I don't know if it was because it was too late in the night, or my arms are still sore from the first day. All I know is that I couldn't even start day two.
I'm going to try day two again tomorrow, maybe I'll have better luck.
100 Push Ups – Week 1 Day 1
I'm going to say this once, in this post only: OW! My arms are sore, and I couldn't lift my arms without a lot of effort. Whining done... I promise I won't do that again.
I started my personal challenge to get through all 6 weeks, on schedule, no breaks. Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday are my exercise nights. I only need three days a week for the push up challenge, the schedule will work for this.
Initial feelings about this challenge: It is rough, but I think it'll help the GUI. I was able to finish the first day, I feel that I can keep going.
Time will tell.
The 100 pushup torture, I mean challenge
Listening to the Gut Check Cast, I heard about the 100 push up challenge.
I have been walking when I can, and trying to change my eating habbits, which has helped some, but not enough. I need to do something to increase my upper body strength. What better way than use the 216 pounds I'm carrying around to good use.
The idea is in 6 weeks 100 push ups should be acheived. Here is a portion of the pitch from the site:
No doubt some of you can already do 50 consecutive push ups, but let's face it, you're in a big minority. Most of you reading this won't even be able to manage 20 pushups. Actually, I'm sure many of you can't even do 10.
However, it really doesn't matter which group you fall into. If you follow the progressive push ups training program, I'm positive you'll soon be able to do 100 push ups!
My initial test resulted in 16 push ups. That puts me in rank 3. Starting next week, I'll start on week 1. I'll post my results here.
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