A Friendly Competition - Who's In?

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It all started with Brad's post last week.  This guy did a 5 minute plank.  INCREDIBLE!


You can do this challenge just about anywhere!


Then this conversation started on twitter with my pal Michelle at Average Girls Doing Average Things.
 


And there you have it, we have a challenge!  And I love a challenge.


The Challenge?  See how long you can plank, wall sit and how many wall sits you can do from TODAY until August 31st.  It's only 18 days.  Let's see what personal progress you can make!


Michelle is going to kick my butt with the push ups, but I might be able to kick some butt with the planks.  I'm going to do my first round of wall sits today, so I don't know how that's going to go.  We'll see!


plank #1

plank #2

You don't need any fancy equipment for this either.  I've been timing with my non-smart phone and non-Instagram.  I just time it, and if my camera is close by - I take a picture of it.  If it isn't, then I just write it down on paper.  High tech, I know.   But if you do have a smart phone with your fancy Instagram, go ahead & capture your progress with it.

Michelle added in the wall sits after I made this - 
so I'll be amending my fancy chart here!

Details - Do your planks, pushups, and wall sits everyday and record it somehow.  Post below to let me know you are in on the challenge.  

Challenge starts TODAY and ends August 31st.  What are you waiting for?  

On September 1st, email me your results at runningwiththegirls at gmail dot com.  Don't worry, I'll post reminders.  If you want to get in on some twitter action - I'd love that too!  Just tweet when you've done your planking, pushups and/or wall sits to @runningwtg and @ltlindian.  

On September 2nd, I'll randomly choose 3 participants for a pair of Sweat Pink shoelaces.  No worries, guys.  If I get some male participants, I have backup prizes.  


I know you are in.  Post below to let me know you are going to join in on the challenge!



Comments

  1. jennaAugust 14, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    cute challenge idea to keep people motivated to reach their fitness goals! i love it!! I'M IN! thanks for sharing! SPA LOVE

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  2. RunningWithSass.comAugust 14, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    What a fun challenge! Planks are the bane of my existence, but have fun!

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  3. MizAugust 14, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    and you nailed it with the ANYWHERE.
    we all can drop to the floor at some point during our hectic day!

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  4. Heather (Where's the Beach)August 14, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Awesome challenge. I haven't done wall sits or squats in agest.

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  5. CarrieAugust 14, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    I love me a friendly challenge! I'm in with one of those fancy charts that I'll take a picture of with my non-fancy camera, hook up to the non-fancy computer, and post my results. Or maybe I'll just tell Ian that I NEED a smartphone to do this challenge. Good reason, right?

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  6. ltlindianAugust 14, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    and it's on! There's no backing out now that it has been made public... lol. So far my daughter is beating us all with a 6 min 35 sec plank last night!

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  7. ElleAugust 14, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    Okay, I need a challenge to keep doing my planks and pushups. I am in!

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  8. Lori DavisAugust 14, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    I'm in! And I can't wait to see improvement because there is A LOT of room for it! Note to self: don't do the challenge right after running.
    I really like those shoelaces! :-)

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  9. AnonymousAugust 14, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    I'm in and I'll drag a few girlfriends with me. They all say they want to work on their core muscles!

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  10. JamieAugust 14, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    Sounds fun! I'm not going to commit though because we have a bunch of races/traveling days coming up. I can't see how you do though!

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    1. JamieAugust 14, 2012 at 10:54 AM

      And that was supposed to say, I can't wait to see how you do though!

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  11. ..:danielle:..August 14, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    i dont know that i can commit to EVERY day but ill start tracking progress and see where it gets me :) you are seriously one tough chick!

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  12. TrinityAugust 14, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    I'm on it!!!!

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  13. KatieAugust 14, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    Sounds like fun! I am afraid I am going to forget!!

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  14. Lori DavisAugust 14, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    I got my sister to do it, too! This is a tough challenge. Day one was not easy!! :-)

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  15. Suz and AllanAugust 14, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    That's a fun challenge! Planks and I aren't friends so I'll sit this one out but good luck to all those participating!

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  16. ChristineAugust 14, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    I'm totally in, Jen! I just got home from work so I'll start in the morning and will keep you posted.

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  17. Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's BlogAugust 14, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    And I am in, I love a good challenge, off to plank! And pushup!

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  18. Brad GouthroAugust 15, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    Great job. Progress everyday session and you'll hit 5 mins in no time!

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  19. AbbyAugust 15, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    Amazing. I am working on the #plankaday, but am only up to about 1:30 now. I need to remember to do it every day (whoops!).

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  20. Melissa Running ItAugust 16, 2012 at 2:37 AM

    Oooh, I'm in! A day late, but totally need the push to work on my core!

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  21. Boston Bound BrunetteAugust 16, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    I am in! I have wanting to do this anyway so now this will make me do it!

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