BarefootDawsy Posted June 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 1:45 today. I'm taking it slow. that's the way it's a marathon, not a sprint! Quote BAREFOOT DAWSY Scout Commander (ret.) Link to comment
Leothil Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Just finished a 2:00 plank! \o/ Stronger core, here I come! 1 Quote Level 4 Half-Elf Assassin (that dabbles with the scouts) Tumblr | Blog | Epic quest "There is no such thing as perfection. The world itself is imperfect; that's what makes it so beautiful." Link to comment
Lexi Cal Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Count me in!I did a 45 second plank yesterday. I'll aim for longer tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment
BarefootDawsy Posted June 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Count me in!I did a 45 second plank yesterday. I'll aim for longer tomorrow.Well done, and welcome aboard! I'm still trying to beat my best from last week...hope I didn't peak too soon! Quote BAREFOOT DAWSY Scout Commander (ret.) Link to comment
Harika Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 35s 1 Quote Species: Elven Vampire Class: Assassin Magic Numbers pvp Heroes vs Villains Link to comment
Tridentdude Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Well you will get another time from me tomorrow hopefully i can reach about a minute 1 Quote Link to comment
Leothil Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 2:05 today, but dear lord were my arms tired afterwards!Might have something to do with me practising handstands right before, of course... Quote Level 4 Half-Elf Assassin (that dabbles with the scouts) Tumblr | Blog | Epic quest "There is no such thing as perfection. The world itself is imperfect; that's what makes it so beautiful." Link to comment
Silo Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 You are all doing really well! I have not had a repeat of my 1:37 yet. Today's was 50 seconds. I'll try again tonight. I have found that the one I do with my strength workout is always shorter than one done at night after rest. Also, this seems silly because it is one of the oldest tricks in the book but I just started doing it--making a conscious effort to contract my abs more during the day has really helped with planks. Anytime I walk down the hall at work I try to remember to do this. Been doing it for just two weeks and I have noticed a big improvement. Quote 2016 goals: Hit goal weight. Build muscle.2015 goals: Get stronger, stop loathing squats and get better at them - DONE!!!2014 goal: Lose 52.5 lbs. - DONE!!! 12/13/14 MFP Link to comment
BarefootDawsy Posted June 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Woohoo! New PB this morning...managed 2:40 It's really cold this morning, so I was wearing a jumper while doing my planks...the little bit of extra cushioning on my arms made it much more comfortable. It makes such a difference to holding the position when you only have to worry about muscle burn. Great start to the day 2 Quote BAREFOOT DAWSY Scout Commander (ret.) Link to comment
Silo Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 1:41! Hoo boy. 1 Quote 2016 goals: Hit goal weight. Build muscle.2015 goals: Get stronger, stop loathing squats and get better at them - DONE!!!2014 goal: Lose 52.5 lbs. - DONE!!! 12/13/14 MFP Link to comment
Kat on the Run Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 I did three minutes today but I'm not sure my form was good enough for it to count. Will try again tomorrow... 1 Quote Train so your heroes become your peers. Link to comment
Tridentdude Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Woohoo! New PB this morning...managed 2:40 It's really cold this morning, so I was wearing a jumper while doing my planks...the little bit of extra cushioning on my arms made it much more comfortable. It makes such a difference to holding the position when you only have to worry about muscle burn. Great start to the day Lol nice going and i so agree on the more cushioning part i need to find the right cushion lol 1 Quote Link to comment
Lexi Cal Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 New PB just now: 1:29 1 Quote Link to comment
Relic Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 alright, I'll take the bait. I'm not ready to use my shoulder yet though so I will have to sub out planks for hollow holds.I'll post my time up soon. 1 Quote To find piece with myselfI must first find a piece of myself Link to comment
Harika Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Hi Phylanx! Quote Species: Elven Vampire Class: Assassin Magic Numbers pvp Heroes vs Villains Link to comment
Relic Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 2 Quote To find piece with myselfI must first find a piece of myself Link to comment
Eugenides Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Yay, 2:35 with proper form this time. And now my abs hate me... 1 Quote Eugenides, level 1 thief assassin STR 3|DEX 4|STA 2|CON 3|WIS 2|CHA 1 Short term goals: lose 10 lbs. by 12/31/18 get mile pace to 10 min./mile Ambitious long term goals: 100 standard push-ups without a break Hand-stand push up “He whines, he complains, he ducks out of the most obvious responsibility. He is vain, petty and maddening, but he doesn't ever quit.” Link to comment
BarefootDawsy Posted June 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Yay, 2:35 with proper form this time. And now my abs hate me... Great job! After today's 2:10 effort, I'm in the same boat... 1 Quote BAREFOOT DAWSY Scout Commander (ret.) Link to comment
Silo Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Yay, 2:35 with proper form this time. And now my abs hate me... I usually do mine while my daughter is getting ready for bed and then because my abs are protesting by that point, I volunteer to lie on her bed and warm it up while I read her a book. Somehow I forgot to do mine last night. I'll be back tonight. Quote 2016 goals: Hit goal weight. Build muscle.2015 goals: Get stronger, stop loathing squats and get better at them - DONE!!!2014 goal: Lose 52.5 lbs. - DONE!!! 12/13/14 MFP Link to comment
Leothil Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 I tried to make a better time today, but could barely get through a minute. I'll have to try again when the flu decides to leave me alone. >.< Quote Level 4 Half-Elf Assassin (that dabbles with the scouts) Tumblr | Blog | Epic quest "There is no such thing as perfection. The world itself is imperfect; that's what makes it so beautiful." Link to comment
KiwiChick Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Woo Hoo PLANKS (waves at a few folks she hasn't seen in a while!)Inspiring stuff guys - i will let you know how I get on and what my start plank time is asap I live on a boat (boat level planks may come later but to start I will go to land I think for these) and my growing pregnant belly is quickly loosing core strength (grrrr) so need to work on these to maintain what I have. Quote Traveling Scoutly inclined Druid “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.â€â€• Oscar Wilde Link to comment
Kat on the Run Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Ok I actually for real did three minutes today. I was going to video myself the whole time but realized I can't play music and do that and I don't think I would've lasted that long without music. I blasted all I do is win and sweated through it! I will post the :30 I did record (before the 3 min one so don't yell for collapsing in the middle) once I figure out how, for a form check 1 Quote Train so your heroes become your peers. Link to comment
Yuen Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 3:10. Had a rest day in my program today... then I saw this PvP and remembered Dawsy mentioning it at the Sydney NF meet up Read through the thread while planking, which took me to 2:45... then i didn't last much longer without some form of distraction from the burn... 1 Quote Current Challenge Battle Log Link to comment
BarefootDawsy Posted June 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Ok I actually for real did three minutes today. I was going to video myself the whole time but realized I can't play music and do that and I don't think I would've lasted that long without music. I blasted all I do is win and sweated through it! I will post the :30 I did record (before the 3 min one so don't yell for collapsing in the middle) once I figure out how, for a form checkExcellent job! 3:10. Had a rest day in my program today... then I saw this PvP and remembered Dawsy mentioning it at the Sydney NF meet up Read through the thread while planking, which took me to 2:45... then i didn't last much longer without some form of distraction from the burn...Oh no! I was hoping you'd miss this thread Welcome to the comp. Bar=raised. Quote BAREFOOT DAWSY Scout Commander (ret.) Link to comment
BarefootDawsy Posted June 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 3:11 Oh man, I think I just broke myself! Today I used the combination of music (see below) in headphones, eyes closed, and determination to beat Yuen at something to get me through Medic! 2 Quote BAREFOOT DAWSY Scout Commander (ret.) Link to comment
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