End of Week Two of One Hundred Pushups (and some links) |
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Yesterday, I finished week two of my 100 pushup program (official site). I was able to the finish the last set until exhaustion with 25 strong pushups. I have been pretty pumped by my progress.
Today, I did the end of week two exhaustion test. I was hoping to pull off a 42. I figured that would put well on track to hit 100 at the end of week 6 (I’m figuring some diminishing returns will happen). I thought about taking a day of rest, but a friend mentioned that he discussed it with Steve and it would be okay to do the exhaustion test today. I was happy with that, because I wanted to stay on the same schedule, M, W, F. If I waited until Sunday to do the exhaustion test, I wouldn’t be very good at Monday’s next work out.
Perhaps due to some lingering tiredness, I was able to do only 34 pushups. I say only, but that’s a solid gain compared to the 20 initial ones I did.
Here are some links that I liked this week from the Fitness Health Network:
Looking For A Little Healthy Inspiration - NCN had a bad week and it looks like he broke one of his 99 Changes - Giving Up Sodas. It touched me that he drew strength from the rest of us.
Cut One Soda A Week - Jim suggests that you cut a soda a week. It amazes me how many people still drink full calorie soda. It makes sense if you are worried about the artificial sweeteners, but if not, at least switch to diet.
5 Tips to Prevent Elbow Injuries - Jim, meet WeightLadder… You’ve got problems, he’s got answers.
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June 29th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
34 is pretty damn good! I’m looking forward to doing my exhaustion test as I did 20 as well.
June 29th, 2008 at 6:34 pm
Congrats dude! I let my travel and fun get in the way. Will reseat myself and re-start week two tomorrow. Good luck!
June 30th, 2008 at 2:43 am
34 is a lot.
Ive finally gotten my second wind with all this pushing upward…no longer thisclose to quitting
M.
June 30th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
34 ain’t half bad. I just finished day one of week two, and I was happy with a max of 15! Hey, don’t laugh. It’s better than the initial test of 10 that I did a week and a half ago!
Slow and steady wins the race!