Wednesday, October 31, 2007

 

Drunk Push Ups

We went to the friends after Beggar's Night and started in on the Pumpkin Ale, a specialty brew from our favorited Pub. I had enough that at one point, I thought I should show the friends my push ups. Today I asked PT (physical therapy) guy if drunk push ups still count. He said he can't vouch for my form but he thinks so. Cool.
Jenny The Hardbody suggested that if I can do 25 girlie push ups, I might be able to do some regular ones. I doubted it, but tried. They aren't very deep or very strong but I can do a few, maybe 5 or 6. I'm going to shoot for 10 good ones. Jenny does some loooooong planks, I've been working on those too. Huge improvements so far, PT guy was impressed. I will have to time them and post. PT guy seems determined to tone and strengthen me from the ribs down. He says it's going to make a huge difference in my running :D
So maybe Runnerbody doesn't just happen, I think I will try to make it happen...

# posted by Non-Runner Nancy @ 4:38 PM
Comments:
should you find a pill that makes "runnerbody" happen - can you send it my way. I can do push-ups but still don't have runnerbody.

I thought maybe you'd have pics of your adorable boys in costume...
# posted by Blogger ws : October 31, 2007 5:15 PM
 
PT guy knows his stuff. Poor you! Hang in there and you will be come out the other side a stonger and more powerful cave woman!
# posted by Blogger Patty : October 31, 2007 5:35 PM
 
I can't do push-ups either. I even suck at the girly ones. Maybe that should be my winter goal...just be able to drop and do 10 real ones!!
# posted by Blogger Lisa - Slow & Steady : October 31, 2007 6:52 PM
 
I do girl push ups regularly, but can only pull out about 2 regular push ups, so you're way ahead of me!
# posted by Blogger Jess : October 31, 2007 7:38 PM
 
A core workout is the BEST. It's amazing how your core affects the rest of your body.
# posted by Blogger L*I*S*A : October 31, 2007 7:46 PM
 
Wow... I don't think I can to 25 girly pushups.. I think I am afraid of smashing my face in...

Maybe I should try it drunk... like now.
# posted by Blogger Moral Victories : October 31, 2007 8:49 PM
 
i know a lot of people who run the peachtree 10k drunk here! Im pretty sure it counts :)
# posted by Blogger akshaye : October 31, 2007 9:31 PM
 
saw the title and started laughing. thanks! I can do about 10 pushups at a time but still no runnerbody. I think it might be all the fries I eat and beer I drink ;) Glad to hear you are making amazing progress at PT!
# posted by Blogger Jamie : October 31, 2007 9:54 PM
 
Pumpkin Ale--lol

Nice!!
# posted by Blogger Bob Gentile : October 31, 2007 10:16 PM
 
I had shoulder surgery last year, so I can't even do girlie push-ups. I'm doing physical therapy, including a few wall push-ups. I hope to build up to girlie push-ups. You are way ahead of me!
# posted by Blogger Database Diva : November 1, 2007 12:07 AM
 
Girl, I soooooooo can't do push ups and I'd be surprised if I could even to girl push ups LMAO! You're waaayyyyyy ahead of me!
# posted by Blogger Marcy : November 1, 2007 8:22 AM
 
haha ... yeah, unfortunately, you have to work at runnerbody. dammit!

pumpkin ale sounds dreamy.
# posted by Blogger See Zanne Run : November 1, 2007 9:18 AM
 
Oh, I miss the specialty brews like pumpkin beer. When this little Richmond Marathon is over I'm going to go have a whole bunch of microbrews.

I'll admit that I don't do many push-ups.. I have gotten hooked on that Yoga thing called the bridge?. I can actually hold my body up for quite a while until I collapse into a quivering mass and am unable to move for a few minutes. IMHO, we runners should get a pass on all that upper body stuff.
# posted by Blogger bill carter : November 1, 2007 9:19 AM
 
Mmm, pumpkin ale.
# posted by Blogger Betsy : November 1, 2007 10:12 AM
 
OK, now there's a push up challenge?!! Alright, alright. I'll start working on them. =)

That is too funny you were doing push ups while drunk. THAT's hard core dedication babe.
# posted by Blogger Laura N : November 1, 2007 10:36 AM
 
Awesome! I am so glad to hear that you tried regular push-ups, and actually got 5 or 6! What worked well for me, was to do a set (say, 10 or 12 since 10 regular ones is a goal for you), and start with the regular ones until you can't do any more, then drop your knees and finish the set with girlie ones. Eventually, you will be doing more and more regular ones and won't need to drop to your knees until the last few, and then ultimately, you will do all ten!!! I promise. Keep me posted on your progress.
# posted by Blogger Jenny : November 1, 2007 10:53 AM
 
Oh, and by the way, thanks for the hardbody compliment. I am blushing.
# posted by Blogger Jenny : November 1, 2007 10:54 AM
 
Drunk pushups - riot! You must be talented! ;)
# posted by Blogger Taryn : November 1, 2007 11:59 AM
 
Wow, I need to join you when you exercise! I can't remember the last time I did a decent set of pushups and really need to consider putting together some form of a winter workout to supplement my cold weather running. Great job!
# posted by Blogger Mike : November 1, 2007 12:46 PM
 
I haven't even thought about doing regular push ups - maybe I will try tonight.
# posted by Blogger P.O.M. : November 1, 2007 1:22 PM
 
I hate pushups, so next time I'm drunk, I'm trying some.
# posted by Blogger David H. : November 1, 2007 3:02 PM
 
Hey Nancy,
I love it that you call Jenny the Hardbody! :)
Good luck on your hill repeats today, can't wait to hear how they go!
PS I still do girlie pushups, but maybe I'll try some regular ones, you've inspired me!
# posted by Blogger Amy : November 2, 2007 5:14 AM
 
mmm...pumpkin ale...

and about the only time you'd find me doing push-ups is when I'm drunk ;)
# posted by Blogger angie's pink fuzzy : November 2, 2007 9:01 PM
 
Push ups? Oh oh!!!!!! Pumpkin ale sounds yummy!
# posted by Blogger J~mom : November 3, 2007 12:13 AM
 
It seems that no matter how much progress you make with fitness, there's always something else to be done! Keep trying, it will come together. Drunk pushups? Sounds like something I'd do! LOL!
# posted by Blogger Vickie : November 3, 2007 4:53 AM
 
I need to work on my core, too. I think I will start doing some stuff now, since it's starting to get cold outside and I can do it indoors. :-)
# posted by Blogger Michelle : November 3, 2007 12:29 PM
 
HA! Drunk pushups made me laugh. Although I'm sort of groaning to myself thinking of all the work I need to do myself since I am SO FAR AWAY from having a "runner body".
# posted by Blogger kate : November 3, 2007 1:48 PM
 
Wait what? Those 6-pack abs don't just turn up from running? Grr!
# posted by Blogger Andria : November 6, 2007 2:55 PM
 
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