On the latest show, #39, Jeff and I talk briefly about the 100 Push Up Challenge. It's a web site that gives guidelines for going from whatever your current physical ability, to doing 100 push-ups at one time.



Check out the initial test. Here's a quote:

"To perform the test, simply execute as many good-form push ups as you can. Don't cut corners and please don't cheat - the last thing you want to do is end up in the wrong level of the training program!"



I'm starting tomorrow 9/3/08.



Take the initial test and see where you stand. Post your initial test and let everyone know how you're doing in the challenge.



Peace,

Russ

Okay, the initial test is done and it's a rousing failure. I was hoping for 10 push ups, but I was only able to eek out 7. Sad I know. I challenged my wife to do the challenge with me and she informed me that she's never been able to do even 1 push up. Her PE teacher even had a nickname for her, Stud. He was of course being sarcastic.



So, I'm going to start the challenge on Friday on the second column of the program.

I was instructed to do 20 pushups in my bootcamp class today at the gym and everyone else had finished theirs while I only did 7 girl pushups (thank goodness the instructor wasn't counting mine!)



Good luck with your challenge Russell, I'll be rooting you on.

Thanks Julie.



I have to confess that I didn't go with the middle column/intermediate level. I started with the beginner level/left column to start the challenge. I started out too aggressive on the Couch to 5K program and ended up hurting myself. No need to have a repeat of that fiasco.



First day done, and I can actually feel soreness in the old muscles.

This sounds like fun. I did 10 in my initial test. Less than I thought I'd do.

I love the idea of this! I used to do lots of push-ups in dance classes, but it's been awhile since I could do a lot of them in a row. I'm starting the 100 push-up challenge, too! I'm starting in the second column.



Amanda

Update on my challenge. It's going very well even being sidelined this weekend with the stomach flu. Third week of the program and I've seen a huge improvement in the ease and number of push-ups I can do.



Welcome to the challenge JJ & Amanda. Keep us updated.

I think this sounds fantastic! I will definitely have to complete the initial test this evening after work. I like that this is something that doesn't require a specific type of equipment or weather (I don't do rain!). I'll update later.

bumping

Thanks for bumping

I am going to do this challenge! and... I'm going to make it a bit of a competition with my hubby.

Will come back and post updates

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I'm up to week 5 of the 100 pushup challenge. I have a problem 0 my right forearm near my elbow is really starting to hurt after I do the push ups . This lasts for at least a few days afterwards. I have tried resting it for a few more until it seems better. But it seems to get strained again afterwards.
Should I just rest for longer in between?
Should I give up on the challenge?
Am I doing it wrong?
Any tips?