boot camp

[Sam]

The "as many situps as you can do in two minutes test": 66

The "as many pushups as you can do in two minutes test": 12 regular, 36 modified (on my knees).

How long it took me to "run" a mile - 10 minutes 55 seconds.

Scores from week three:

Situps in two minutes - 66 (this made me so mad. I couldnt do ONE more. [time ran out])

pushups in two minutes - 20 regular, 28 modified (they both add up to 48 but I think doing real vs modified is better)

run the mile - 10 minutes 10 seconds.

The time isnt that much better but I noticed a difference in my stamina. Whereas in week 1 I could do 3/4 of a lap (1 lap = .25 mile) before I had to walk and catch my breath, I ran two laps before I had to this time. Still not the greatest but definitely getting there.

My legs are looking nicer too.

 

[Gin-Gin]

Great news, Sam--keep up the good work! :ultracool

 

[Flying Crane]

rock on, keep pushin it. Find out what you can REALLY do!

 

[arnisador]

Good deal! I'll look forward to hearing about next week!

 

[Lisa]

fantastic Sam! Keep up the good work!

 

[Jonathan Randall]

Great work, Samantha. You are obviously a highly motivated and intelligent young woman. I expect we'll all be hearing great things about you in the future!

 

[ed-swckf]

Scores from week three:

Situps in two minutes - 66 (this made me so mad. I couldnt do ONE more. [time ran out])

pushups in two minutes - 20 regular, 28 modified (they both add up to 48 but I think doing real vs modified is better)

run the mile - 10 minutes 10 seconds.

The time isnt that much better but I noticed a difference in my stamina. Whereas in week 1 I could do 3/4 of a lap (1 lap = .25 mile) before I had to walk and catch my breath, I ran two laps before I had to this time. Still not the greatest but definitely getting there.

My legs are looking nicer too.

This is really inspiring, i have half heartedly wanted to do something like this but i think after reading this thread i am going to actively look into doing something like this. So thanks for the inspiratation and good luck with it, i think its awesome.

 

[Tgace]

Those are some respectable scores. The run time looks to be your weakest link actually and unless you enjoy running can be the toughest to improve if you have plateaued.

 

[Aqua4ever]

That's really good to see! Even though the time improvement isn't huge it is noticiable! Keep it up
hugs
Aqua

 

[Sam]

I ran two miles today.
on 3.5 hours sleep.

and I didnt throw up, even though I wanted to because I somehow kept getting yucky crap in my throat. (use your imagination).

 

[terryl965]

Way to go Sam keep up the great work it will pay off one day soon!!
Terry

 

[searcher]

Samantha, I would say cutting down your time by 45 seconds is great. Give it some more time and you might knock it down by another 45. Keep it up.

 

[shesulsa]

Right on, Sam!

 

[Jonathan Randall]

Good job, Samantha. Are you noticing an improvement in your Kenpo as a result of this boot camp training?

 

[Sam]

Only on the days I dont have bootcamp - friday and saturday. I do kenpo 2 hours a day on top of the daily bootcamp, so I'm already a bit worn at the edges when I arrive to class mon-thurs. I have found that my upper body strength is improving.

The days I DO have bootcamp I'm probably a bit worse than my average, honestly, because I'm sore and tired.

One of my instructors told me today, "you got thin!"

 

[Sam]

boot camp is over, yay!

I ended up losing 7 lbs in the process. now, to keep it off over the holidays.... I opted not to find out my scores for the last testing session. It doesnt matter, because I can see the improvement.

 

[Lisa]

boot camp is over, yay!

I ended up losing 7 lbs in the process. now, to keep it off over the holidays.... I opted not to find out my scores for the last testing session. It doesnt matter, because I can see the improvement.

Sam, that is fantastic! Your right, doesn't matter as long as you see the improvement, that is all that matters! You Rock!

:asian: Lisa

 

[Andrew Green]

Good job artyon:

 

[Sam]

:shrug:

Warning: Taking the above seriously shows a serious mental problem and is grounds for being committed to a mental institution.

:shrug:


(just kidding)

Thanks

 

[arnisador]

That's great! Good for you!