Pushup Challenge Week 3 and Interim Awards

Mustang Sally · Jan 28, 2008

<img alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2268/2181204899_d96cd50161_m_d.jpg" style="border:0px solid;"> Penny the FCR demonstrates proper form 
Wow. 
Just Wow. You are all so impressive! There are folks who are starting from scratch and making noticeable gains every day. There are people who keep at it, day in, and day out. And then, there are people like Patrick and Hally, who are leading the way to a donation to the Flat-Coated Retriever Foundation. These two are leading both the Week 2 standings and the overall counts. Please give 'em a hand. <a href="http://members.shaw.ca/arfenarf/running/PushupChallenge.htm" target="_blank">http://members.shaw.ca/arfenarf/runn...pChallenge.htm</a> 
This is our last week, everyone! Keep up the good work! <img alt="" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/44/106440414_3aab5d1b0e_m_d.jpg" style="border:0px solid;"> <img alt="" src="http://flickr.com/photos/gundog247/106440414/" style="border:0px solid;">

hally · Jan 28, 2008

Thanks Sal! And Patrick, way to catch up to and overtake Skip! <img alt="notworthy.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/notworthy.gif"> 
OK, got to keep at it this week or Aija is gonna catch me!!

millbot · Jan 28, 2008

Congratulations, Patrick & hally! And <img alt="notworthy.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/notworthy.gif"> to everyone who is ahead of me. <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif">

SkipAZ · Jan 28, 2008

WTG Patrick! Since my exuberance exceeds by abilities and common sense, I will be sitting out most/all of this week. Maybe I'll try one-armed girlie push ups... 
Good Luck to all.

FlyingFinn · Jan 28, 2008

Congratulations, Patrick and Hally! WTG everyone. MS, thanks for doing this. I'm loving that second picture...."Got snow?"

Sans Souci · Jan 29, 2008

I think Patrick and Hally should have to arm-wrestle for the overall title this week. <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif"> I'll just sit in a poofy chair and watch while eating yam wraps and Nanaimo bars. 
Everyone's doing really well. It's great to see the progress being made over just a short time. 
MS, thanks for this challenge. It's been a goodie, even for a Fits-and-Starts type (like me).

cajohnson5 · Jan 29, 2008

I wanna be like Hally! no offense Patrick. 
Sal, that dog is beautiful.

Mustang Sally · Jan 29, 2008

Aaaw, Skip... and you were on a roll! 
I must apologise to poor Fortunate One, whose very fine pushups and pullups last week were missed. Thank you for Formatting for the Boneheaded this week. 
I'm trying to decide whether to give it just one more go and see whether my shoulder will allow me to overtake the woman who has been on vacation for the last two weeks of the challenge. Nothing like setting your targets strategically low. <a href="http://members.shaw.ca/arfenarf/running/PushupChallenge.htm" target="_blank">Updated</a>. 
(Edited to add the Gratuitous FCR Picture of the Day, a half-sibling of my dog, Hamish) <img alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2181/1801985499_72f18027f3_m_d.jpg" style="border:0px solid;">

Mustang Sally · Jan 31, 2008

Another <a href="http://members.shaw.ca/arfenarf/running/PushupChallenge.htm" target="_blank">update</a> for everyone. And another gratuitous Flatcoat picture. 
Closing days! Millbot is creeping ahead of The Duck! Pectorals everywhere are getting stronger! <img alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2042/2231904522_1ee90c4f66.jpg" style="border:0px solid;">

hally · Jan 31, 2008

Thanks Sal, I skipped yesterday but today's a strength day anyway so will get some more. I can't see the pics here at work but that little guy from the other day is a sweetie. Can't wait to get home and see this one.

Elaine3112 · Feb 1, 2008

Well done Hally and Patrick and all you other pectoral pull/push up peepul! Love the photo's Mustang Sally, great dogs!

Mustang Sally · Feb 1, 2008

Aija has burst to the front of the Wimmin with an astounding workout that would leave ordinary mortals quivering like Jell-o. (I arbitrarily adjusted for the counterweight. Not like it mattered anyway) Aija, we'd like a report on your ability to lift your arms above shoulder height this afternoon, please. Patrick continues to dominate the men's standings, but there's a very interesting situation setting up amongst the mid-packers. 
Consistency has been the key - those who get out and do a little bit for their body every day have really risen to the top. Special kudos today to Robin, who is systematically increasing her load every few days. Yay! CAJ, let's have a few more plank-ers from you, dahlink. 
An FCR named JR who is famous for his rumpled good looks: <img alt="" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/16/21265770_719057178d_m.jpg" style="border:0px solid;"> "What?!?"

Sans Souci · Feb 1, 2008

What in the world was in that birthday cake, Aija??? 
JR is adorable. I swoon rumpledness. What beauuuuuutiful dogs. <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif">

hally · Feb 1, 2008

YIKES!! Where did THAT number come from sheeeeesh. 
Aija is an ANIMAL <img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif"> 
OK I protest. 
That 144 was on the gravitron on 15% body weight. Those should not count full or even half. I do dips and pullups on that thing too and have not counted any of them. 
Just saying.

millbot · Feb 1, 2008

Aija · Feb 2, 2008

I know Hally. It isn't the same as unassisted and I am fine with whatever the powers that be decree. I'll replace them with push ups if you prefer <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif">

Mustang Sally · Feb 2, 2008

I am merely the recorder. Hally, Aija: I commend to you this task - please negotiate an acceptable score for the assisted part of the w/o via PM (or public brawling if you'd prefer) and I'll write the number down. <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif">

millbot · Feb 2, 2008

Tamster · Feb 2, 2008

you know all that buttery popcorn is bad for you right mill? You'll get high bad cholesterol . . . like Tamster . . . <img alt="sad.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/sad.gif">

hally · Feb 2, 2008

I don't think they should count at all. 
No fighting, my opinion. Had I known we could do assisted I could have worked plenty of them in as well and actually did do assisted dips several workouts over the past few weeks. How many? I didn't bother keeping track.

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