Going into this afternoon’s push ups I’d already resigned myself to repeating Week 5 after a couple of mild failures earlier this week.
However, it turned out to be quite a good workout and I *almost* made it through to the end.
Required: 18, 18, 16, 16, 14, 14, 12, at least 40
If the numbers look quite low, don’t be fooled; 30 seconds rest between the reps made for a very aerobic workout. My heart was beating pretty fast the whole time!
I managed the pairs of 18’s, 16’s and 14’s quite comfortably, eased through the 12 and then gave it my all for the 40. Still feeling good at 30 I thought I was going to make it, but at 38 I was completely done. So close, yet so far, but now I have a few days off before I repeat Week 5. Let’s hope it’s a success next time around….
Actual: 18, 18, 16, 16, 14, 14, 12, 38
Steve, just a bit of feedback. I know week 5 didn’t go too well for you, but hang in there. We’ll be following with you and cheering you on!
I’ve just started the program and completed week 1 so your a bit of an inspiration for me. I’ve started a blog, more for a training log than anything else. (my first blog so it’s not pretty). http://1cpushups.blogspot.com/
I haven’t seen anyone complete 100 so keep it up!
Hey Joe,
Thanks for the comment. Just took a look at your blog and it’s great – nothing wrong with it at all.
It’s ok, I’m not despondent. Week 3 was tough too, but I repeated it the following week and everything went fine.
Don’t worry, I’ll be doing my best to get through it next week…
Keep up the great work yourself. I’ll check back to see how you’re doing,
–Steve