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Posted in 100 push ups on Aug 18th, 2008
Claudia mentioned today that she’s been enjoying challenging herself physically this summer while taking a break from knitting. She makes a good point that getting older doesn’t mean we can’t be strong and physically fit. If being able to do 100 push ups is important to me then I’ll find the time in my schedule [...]
Posted in 100 push ups on Jul 17th, 2008
Yesterday I made plans to take the push up test this morning as required at the start of week three of the one hundred push ups challenge. When I woke up with a screaming headache and stiff neck muscles I scotched that idea. But an hour and some Advil later I decided to give it [...]
Posted in 100 push ups on Jul 2nd, 2008
Welcome Knitters in the Neighborhood! Tune in tomorrow for knitting content. Huzzah to everyone participating in the 100 push ups challenge! In 6 weeks we’ll astound and amaze our friends as we show off those pecs. Wait, that’s the wrong body part. Biceps! That’s the ticket. So I did the second day of push ups today and did a total of [...]
Posted in 100 push ups, Life on Jun 30th, 2008
While surfing another corner of the web last week, I came across the One hundred push ups challenge (linked via The Elff Diet). The premise is simple: determine your starting level of push up fitness and then 3 days each week follow a progressive training program for your level and age. At the end of the 6 weeks, there’s a final test in which you shoot [...]
