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Next challenge is an old challenge

I’ve had a few people ask me what is next in terms of running and I’m going to be doing the Adra Half Marathon on the 29th of November.  I’m going to run this with my wife and I’m really looking forward to it as it will be her inaugural half marathon.

However, my next big fitness challenge is to get the 100 push-ups challenge out of the way.

I was very fortunate in that Steve Spiers, who is the mastermind behind the 100 push-ups craze, sent me a copy of his book:

4078500278_abaa821393_o[1]I found the 100 push-ups website quite useful the first few times that I tried to do this challenge but I have to admit that I think the book is much better.

In part 1, Steve starts off with a great introduction about why he started doing push-ups.  He’s a runner who was looking for more strength.  Similar to me!  Except he is really really fast. :)

The book is a very easy read with lots of interesting tidbits about push-ups.  There is some Japanese bloke who has done more than 10000 in a row!

In part 2 we move on to the actual training programs.  There are a lot more training programs offered in the book than there are on the website.  I think this is a big plus as the one on the website was fairly hardcore and there are quite a lot more pathways for push-up beginners in the book.

In part 3 Steve offers a section on more complicated/challenging push-up types for those who need more challenge.  Needless to say I’m not there yet but it’s something to aspire to.

Part 4 is an appendix that has some stretching routines and a program for folks who are not able to do any push-ups yet.  It also has a training log but I’d use my computer for that myself.

I found the book easy to read and it has got me inspired to do more push-ups.  The last time I attempted the challenge I got up to the mid 40s however, when I did my initial challenge last night I only managed 20 so I’ll report back once a week or so on how I’m going.  There is a real sense of achievement in managing to do a lot of push-ups.  I suspect it’s a guy thing.  What do the ladies think?

I reckon this would make a great Christmas gift for someone who was into fitness!

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