100d x 10m = 1 strong core (Page 47)

Oh, wow. I haven't checked in here for at least a week!!!  or more?  New people and pics

I'm just chugging along. Misses a few days here and there. Took my bday off core work and ate badly and enjoyed every bite. 

All the yoga talk is interesting. I go to a regular class twice a week and really enjoy it. LOVE how it makes my body feel all bendy. I've been invited to hot yoga several times, but I really don't like the heat so I haven't taken anyone up on it. If I wanted hot yoga, I'd just go outside for a session (108* today).

Here's a little interesting workout I saw this morning. Looked like a few variations on some of our normal stuff...

http://health.yahoo.net/articles/fitness/photos/calorie-blasting-kettlebell-kickboxing-workout#0

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Originally posted by caffer Checking in for Thursday.... 1 min each 15 sec rest in between 2 sets Crunches Superman Plank Spiderman leg in High Plank Bicycle Had some workout partners last night. They goofed off a lot but it was the most fun I have had with a workout in a while. We were getting set up for our plank when this pic was taken, my form isn't usually that bad.

Awesome!  My workout 'partners' have 4 legs and are usually crawling all over me...

I think almost anything "can" count, but, like Brad, I try to do stuff that is mainly abs and low back for my ten minutes :)

Originally posted by caffer Checking in for Thursday.... 1 min each 15 sec rest in between 2 sets Crunches Superman Plank Spiderman leg in High Plank Bicycle Had some workout partners last night. They goofed off a lot but it was the most fun I have had with a workout in a while. We were getting set up for our plank when this pic was taken, my form isn't usually that bad.

This is so, so awesome!  My girls did the handstand challenge with me, and now they're better at them than I am :)

I think modelling fitness is one of the best things we can do for our kids.  When I look at my parents (both heavy smokers when I was growing up and not active at all). I feel very lucky that I had a little speed and a gym teacher who sat my mom down and gave her the 411.  Kinda scary to think about, actually.

Originally posted by MSU_Brad

Originally posted by bcraht Oh yeah, I forgot I have a question.  What are we considering core?  Can I have some landmarks please?  (I actually think this was discussed early on, but I am too lazy to go look.  Is it obvious why I am in this challenge?).  How much of the back muscles (or at least muscles on the back of me) are included in your core?  (man-o-man how did I ever get an A in anatomy...)

My guess is that everyone here has a slightly different definition of this. I've been targeting anything that works the abs, obliques, and lower back muscles. My personal view on doing core work is that things like planks are part of what I will do, but push-ups fall under a separate workout, despite the fact that they involve a tight engaged core. I guess when I look at pushups, I see a focus on chest strength with the core being secondary. Regardless, I think any way you want to define it is pretty much okay

I agree that this will be different for everyone.  For me, I do include pushups because I like doing them and I feel a huge difference with my power in the water.  I'm still needing to be a little cautious with my ab work so I don't rip myself open.  Just kidding but I am making a lot of progress and introducing additional exercises that are not necessary direct core work but I think still fall into the spirit of the challenge.

My milestone will be a 50 day photo to see the difference so far.  Even if there isn't much visual change I do feel stronger and more solid in my s/b/r, especially swimming.  I'm also thinking that 100 days will just be the start.....

Have a good weekend everyone.  First ultra tomorrow

BAMF indeed! Awesome work Pops, congratulations.

Looking forward to the RRs gentlemen :)

Steve!  That is some seriously strong work.  I hope your celebration was everything you wanted it to be and then some.  You have a lot to celebrate :)

FYI, we give a "pass" on core to anyone doing a race longer than 4 hours, so "technically" you have not missed any core!

Congrats to Steve, Brad and Chris on great races this weekend!!

Brad, the Bikram studio I attended is in Plymouth and I can't remember the name of it.  I can't find it online now so it may have closed.  I'm open to trying yours for sure.

You really crushed it Brad.  I'm pretty impressed.

I am still recovering and had a hard time getting out of bed Sunday.  Went to church in the morning and then the couch the rest of the day.  No core .  I'm just too sore and tired.  Monday morning I'm still hobbling.  No injury just depleted.  I hope I can get in an easy swim or spin this evening and my core.

OK here is my latest RACE REPORT

I'm taking one more "off" week with no structured training and then I'll be diving into a serious strength running phase. In addition to the strength running (Hills, cross country etc.) I'll be focusing heavily on core and some functional leg strength exercises.

Probably. They seemed pretty lax in this situation last year. Although, who knows if things will change as demand increases.

Guess you will just have to go out there an lay down 1st