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!