50 Days of Core Part 4
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Warrior posted 23 weeks ago.
What's a rainy day? ever since I left Ireland I have forgotten. The nice thing is my partner is starting to feel the need to do these excercises too... :-) Can I have her points?
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Warrior posted 23 weeks ago.
I just saw gfd's photo, you look fit mate, but I am genuinely surprised, I thought your abs would be rippling like a spartans. You mean all those situps and crunches dont' give us 100% definition?
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Warrior posted 23 weeks ago.
Got another 3 points today, well I say, it was much quicker from 10 to 20 than it was from 0 to 10, I am now on 21.5 total, what number day are we?
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gfd posted 23 weeks ago.
Warrior wrote:
I just saw gfd's photo, you look fit mate, but I am genuinely surprised, I thought your abs would be rippling like a spartans. You mean all those situps and crunches dont' give us 100% definition?
That was the before photo, taken back in December. Still not King Leonidas, but somewhat more defined than back then. To really bring out the definition a strict diet needs to be followed. My love of dark beer interferes a bit.
Seeing the abs is the bonus. Increased performance and endurance is the real payoff. One of these days I will post a new photo. Honestly, I felt kind of weird posting the 1st pic, so I have been reluctant to do it again.
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gfd posted 23 weeks ago.
Warrior wrote:
Got another 3 points today, well I say, it was much quicker from 10 to 20 than it was from 0 to 10, I am now on 21.5 total, what number day are we?
Day 15. I think.
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gfd posted 23 weeks ago.
10 core today.
145 and 16 total.
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Warrior posted 23 weeks ago.
Ah GFD I knew we had more in common that diametrically opposed abs. A Nice pint of Stout followed by a whisky chaser, would go down mighty well, but I live in the land where the grape is god and the grain is mere mouthwash.
I am drinking less as I do more excercise, stress related, my definition is starting show :-) Top abs coming through now. I should take a pic and put it up.
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Warrior posted 23 weeks ago.
25.5 in total, I got 4 today, this is fun :-)
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gfd posted 23 weeks ago.
10 core and 4 pu today.
155 and 20 total.
Grapes are good. Some health benefits too. I love a hearty Australian Shiraz, but the French Syrah is fine as well.
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wannakona posted 23 weeks ago.
Forgot to post a couple days
7 last night
and total 67
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jtrimom posted 23 weeks ago.
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The only different thing I've done in the last couple days is get butterfly swim stroke instruction and practice...but my abs are super sore. you think that would do it?
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Warrior posted 23 weeks ago.
25.5 +2.5 = 28 in total. Tough day, planned a cycle didn't happen, hottest day on record ever for the month of June 32C, had the day off too, so did needful house stuff. I hate when life gets in the way. Will be posting a pic GFD very soon of me and my belly on taken on day 15 I think. Will post it and the one at the end of the 50 days too.
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gfd posted 23 weeks ago.
Sharon, I have never done the butterfly but would guess it is possible. It seems like the core gets torked quite a bit when throwing the shoulders forward.
Warrior, I will post at the end of the 50 days as well.
10 core today. 165 and 20 totals.
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wannakona posted 23 weeks ago.
3 yesterday
70 total
Tomorrow is the first day of MS150 or more like 175, since we are planning on riding 100 the first day.
I can't wait :)
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Warrior posted 23 weeks ago.
2.5 today brings me up over the 30 total .....30.5 whew faster from 20-30 than from 10 to 20, I am beginning to see a patern but visitors at the weekend cramp my style. ... .hmmm
Where is everyone have they all dropped off?
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gfd posted 23 weeks ago.
10 core and 5 pu today.
175 and 25 total.
People come and go. No pressure to post each day. I do it to keep myself accountable and stay in a groove.
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Warrior posted 23 weeks ago.
I think it's only 2 points today, but considering I did strength training this morning and a cycle before hand I reckon it's okay to go easy on myself. I am 32.5 in total.
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gfd posted 22 weeks ago.
5 core yesterday. 15 core today and 5 pu.
195 and 30 total.
1 month to go.
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jtrimom posted 22 weeks ago.
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I REALLY wanted to do some last night, but I did my 1st full century ride in 100 degree weather, and I was "cooked", for lack of a better word. I kept saying, "just get on the floor and do 50", but my body rebelled and fell asleep instead.
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wannakona posted 22 weeks ago.
Did MS150 over the weekend, unfortunately weather didn't cooperate and we started the ride 3 hours later because of rain. They cut the course to 60miles instead of 100 on saturday and sunday we rode 80, overall 140 and we were trying to push all the way since we didn't get to ride 175. Next day my core was hurting so i count that as core exercise ;) but not adding count to my total based on that.
So far 3 more this morning, total 73
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gfd posted 22 weeks ago.
All this big bike mileage is great.
Thought I would mix it up today and get 10 core points.
205 and 30 total.
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Warrior posted 22 weeks ago.
34.5 in total, too many people too much stress and not enough time in the household.....
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tri-ac posted 22 weeks ago.
back from vacation...i'm going to have to figure out where i stand (i didn't have any computer access so nothing was logged from last week)
looks like everyone's been busy!
8c this am
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Warrior posted 22 weeks ago.
36.5 in total, tried some new excercises and nearly killed myself falling off the excercise ball, think I will stick to the floor for bit.
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em_me posted 22 weeks ago.
had race this weekend so 1.5 for the weekend, 0 yesterday, 2 today is 40 total.. hoping to start building some more this week
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gfd posted 22 weeks ago.
10 core and 5 pu today.
215 and 35 total.
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Warrior posted 22 weeks ago.
Hey man I am struggling 10pm at night I finally talked myself into getting out two points. I am so tired. A lot going on in life, my sports are my only release and man I am tired. But damn it, you said it was hard work. 38.5 in total, damn I couldn't even go for the other half point.... But I am still here :-)
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gfd posted 22 weeks ago.
I am proud of you Warrior. That is the attitude the changes one's life. Keep plugging away.
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jtrimom posted 22 weeks ago.
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I did a whole bunch of pu in the cuircuit today, but I didn't count and I haven't been, so I'm only recording core here (but don't think I never do push ups, cuz I do :)...girl ones
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gfd posted 22 weeks ago.
10 core tonight. It was a struggle with my first triple workout of the IM program this morning.
225 and 35 total.
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jtrimom posted 22 weeks ago.
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ooof, Garen, that sounds really tough, especially mid week
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gfd posted 22 weeks ago.
5 core today. 230 and 35 total.
Wednesday and Thursday are my weekend workouts during the summer. The actual weekends are too busy for the long workouts. Today was another 3 hours of fun in the pouring rain. Builds character :-)
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jtrimom posted 22 weeks ago.
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Look, Garen! you're only 100 pts ahead of me!!! :)
I wish I had someone as hardcore as you to train with me here. I have to be my training partners' cheerleader to get them out in a drizzle. (I would do it by myself, but it's usually 4:30 am and dark...and I promised hubby I wouldn't run by myself in the dark anymore)
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wannakona posted 22 weeks ago.
Forgot to update this for a few days, had some tough days with long/hard workouts but still managed to get at least 1 core point in every day
80 core so far
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Warrior posted 22 weeks ago.
took yesterday off I was shattered. Ran out 5.5 points today though and boy am I pleased, and very very sweaty...........yeeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
44 points in total ne ne ne neeeeee na, ( to that kids tune with me sticking my tongue out).. hihihihi
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gfd posted 22 weeks ago.
10 core and 5 pu today.
240 and 40 total.
It would be cool to have a training partner that pushed me. MY running buddy is making the transition to tri. I have been helping him in the pool (stop laughing. some of the best coaches weren't good players :-) and we will be going on a ride together Sunday. He is training for a sprint and the NYC marathon, so I have company on my long runs. It is nice to be able to finally talk triathlon with someone without feeling like I am putting them to sleep. I have tried to get my daughter to do abs with me. No luck.
4:30 am and dark. Good idea to not run.
Tri-ac 8 point day! Awesome.
Warrior you seem a bit pumped up.
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Warrior posted 22 weeks ago.
gfd wrote:
I am proud of you Warrior. That is the attitude the changes one's life. Keep plugging away.
thanks buddy, I need the encouragement.
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Warrior posted 22 weeks ago.
gfd wrote:
10 core and 5 pu today.
240 and 40 total..............................................Warrior you seem a bit pumped up.
tough week and felt I let myself down on thursday by not getting on the floor for a work out. Increased my distance on the bike today too, I finally went over the top of that hill :-)
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gfd posted 22 weeks ago.
10 core today. Got it done early.
250 and 40 total.
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Warrior posted 22 weeks ago.
Just one point today..........hey it's okay. I have my best friend arrived, cooked a great meal of steak and spinnach, followed by cheese and honey, followed by fresh pinneapple........then just cracked out a simple 100 reps for 1 point...
Life is good. 45 points.................
next year it will that plus a hundred but I live for the moment
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gfd posted 21 weeks ago.
10 core and 5 pu.
260 and 45 total.
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Round 4
Core through the race season and summer should be a challenge. As always, everyone is welcome to participate as much as or as little as you would like.
Rules:
1. 100 reps = 1 point.
2. 1 minute of timed exercises(planks etc.) = 50 reps.
3. Core specific exercises only. Abs, obliques, lower back.
4. Begin May 26 and End July 14 (The 14th counts for total pts).
5. You are NOT out if you miss a day, but the goal is to work the core for 50 straight days.
6. On this thread, we can post our daily or weekly totals and share routines/results. etc.
7. The picture page can be used for those interested in before and after pics.
8. Pushups should be counted separately and should remain in their own category.
50 pushups = 1 point.
9. Determine the added worth of certain exercises and give yourself the extra points.
Ex. Reverse roman chair leg raises might be worth double. So 50 = 1 point.
This is not a competition, it is for personal improvement, so this won't be a problem.
Good luck.
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