I'm fundraising for LauraLynn by taking part in the Press Up Challenge this November
This November, I’m taking part in the November Press Up challenge to raise funds for LauraLynn, Ireland’s only Children’s Hospice. I’m taking on this challenge for children with life-limiting conditions, and their families, and would be grateful for your support.
Your donation, big or small, will help to ensure that children and their families receive the care they need at all stages of their journey - from provision of specialist therapies, short breaks, to end-of-life care and bereavement support.
Support my challenge and help make the most of short and precious lives.
Thank you!
My Achievements
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First donation received
Received 5 Donations
Reached 50% of fundraising target
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Day 30
Sunday 30th Nov
Day 24
Monday 24th Nov
Day 15
Saturday 15th Nov
Day 10
Monday 10th Nov Yesterday I mixed in a few sets of real push ups with my 'knee' ones. Today I did all 50 in sets of 10. Yay!And that was after 30 minutes workout that included burpees. Hence my first time in the TShirt.Two issues I have with pushups ..I can't keep my elbows in even when I splay my hands out. And I have to work not to bob my head to give myself the impression I'm pushing up and down more than I am. The second problem is easier to deal with!
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Day 8
Saturday 8th Nov
Here's a picture of some smelly kittens...yes they're smelly Well the black one is...also the unfriendliest so just as well...
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Day 5
Wednesday 5th Nov
Day 4
Tuesday 4th Nov
Day Four,
On the floor,
Arms sore,
How much more?
Horrible, dark, wet day. I think I'm a squiddle. All I wanted to do today was curl up inside a tree until spring. But I did the 30 push ups this morning - 10 'real' ones - and later I did a 3.5km run in the Anne Valley in the mist. You never regret a run. And then 20 on my knees. I want to work my way up to doing sets of real ones because sometimes I feel no matter how hard I work out it makes no difference, so I am hoping a sustained focus on push ups will fix that...
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Day 3
Monday 3rd Nov
20 of my push ups were part of my strength work out in the form of staggered push ups ie you place one hand more forward and push up and then other etc etc. I then did two sets of 15 (from my knees still) after that workout. So all done. I took a video but reluctant to upload to YouTube which is the only way I can share.
It's raining today and I just bought a car after some protracted decision making and numerous episodes of online fannyng around. Finally. Now to get rid of my old car. Modern life is killing me.
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Day 2
Sunday 2nd Nov I just wrote an update and ot disappeared. Suffice to say 50 done - mostly on my knees! - no photos and video not allowed...stay tooned for more interesting updates. Share
Day 1
Saturday 1st Nov
16:00...sometime later I remembered to do 10 more while waiting for the PC to do something or other. I am only doing 'knee' press ups to start. Can't be too careful at my advanced age...
16:06...6 minutes later, feeling shamed by my knee push ups, I did 10 more proper ones. I think I'll lie down now...
18:40 Just come in from a walk/shopping/car charging/library. While out walking, I was thinking I should be well able to do more per day. I am doing the lowest number at 50 = 1500. A lot are doing 3000. So I put the dinner on and lashed into it and going well (on my knees) until number 16 when things slowed down considerably.I decided to knock it off at 20. Thats 50 for today. And thats all yer gettin'.
Here are some dirty kittens. They live in the coal shed. I had to make them another bed after last nights rain.
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Well done!