100 Pushups - The Smackdown
Last night I tried week 3, day 1 of the program, day 5 for me. For the first time, I couldn’t do it. Since I can do over 30 pushups in a set when not exhausted, that qualifies me for column 3 again, which told me to do 25, 17, 17, 15 and 25+. I’m sorry, but I think they are full of it. That is a major bump from week 2. I knew before I started
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I'd say yeah, repeat W3D2 until you can do it. That's Speirs' recommendation.
Two runs a week is pretty good, all things considered! My running frequency has dropped considerably with the current alternating weather of horrible heat and torrential rain, although I did go for a half-hour run the other day.
The backpack is probably a big part of the problem for all the reason you've mentioned.
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I'd say yeah, repeat W3D2 until you can do it. That's Speirs' recommendation.
I guess tonight I will set a goal of doing two more reps in the last set than I did on Tuesday. I'm sore.
Two runs a week is pretty good, all things considered!
Yeah, I was just hoping that stepping up to 3 would help me push through my plateau.
My running frequency has dropped considerably with the current alternating weather of horrible heat and torrential rain, although I did go for a half-hour run the other day.
I'm sure the heat isn't helping either. Most of my runs have been at 5:30 pm in 90 degree heat and high humidity. Since they are 20 minute runs, I don't think dehydration or overheating is an issue, and I don't FEEL like the heat is taking anything out of me.
The backpack is probably a big part of the problem for all the reason you've mentioned.
I sure hope the running store has a better alternative. Tonight I hope to run, and I have no choice but to bring the pack.
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