5k and pushups

[aquadwayne]

So I am now up to a point where I can run 3.5 mi without stopping. It's not at a really fast pace or anything, but when I started exercising 9 months ago, I couldn't jog for 30 seconds without feeling like I was going to die. Now I can jog for 45 minutes without much trouble. I'm going to run a 5k in the near future and want to run in the Bix next August which is a 7 mile run. 

 

I also learned last weekend that I can do pushups with claps. I've never been able to do more than 5-10 normal pushups, but now I can do 40-50. I decided to try clapping in between reps and found out that I now have the upper body strength to do it. Once I'm better at these, I want to tackle triangle pushups and then one handed pushups.

 

On a side note, I have also learned I have the ability to do a pullup. It is only 1 right now, but I've never done a pullup in my entire life until a week or two ago. The only way to go is up.

[Briniel]

Wooooot! So much awesome stuff that you can do now That's great. And 45 minutes for 5k is a good starting time. I'm currently at 40 minutes and I bet you'll get there soon I'm totally jealous of your pushup-skills, though, I can't even do one. Keep it up and keep us updated!

[northman88]

I want to try clapping pushups. I've progressed from regular pushups, to triangle, to pseudo-planche, so I think I should have the strength required (maybe for just a couple). Clapping pushups would definitely be fun for showing off.

 

Congrats on your progress!