So close. I'm almost there.
Today my swings were scattered throughout the morning. I also went for a lovely 3 mile run. It was very cold, but sunny, and it was nice to get outside.
I plan on getting swings in tomorrow, which will tip me past 9,000
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Getting to the End!
8,000 swings. I'll admit that I'm getting tired of it. I want to do squats, presses, and snatches. I love snatches. I've been sticking to just the swings (well, I've also been doing some push-ups or negative chin-ups in-between sets). The swing challenge was a way to get past my injury issue (which was my back). I'm feeling good, but I'll be glad to be done the challenge.
I'm trying to do more and more single handed swings. I could easily be using 16kg for the 2H swings, but 1H would be hard. My grip is weak. So to help out with that I've been doing more single handed swings.
I also have to start thinking about what I want to do when I'm done this. I don't want to give up running, or my yoga day, but I want to add strength back. I'm also thinking about getting a 20lb bell. I hurt myself doing presses with my 12kg bell. My next lightest is 15lb. I don't have the 8kg (18 lb) bell. The 15lb bell is way too easy for presses. I tried out a 20lb bell at a store, and it still felt easy, but maybe I should try it. I can do 3 presses with the 12 kg before I start to lose form. Really, it's too heavy.
I'll be pondering that issue over the next 2 weeks. I'll finish this up, then take a week off before starting back up with something else.
I'm trying to do more and more single handed swings. I could easily be using 16kg for the 2H swings, but 1H would be hard. My grip is weak. So to help out with that I've been doing more single handed swings.
I also have to start thinking about what I want to do when I'm done this. I don't want to give up running, or my yoga day, but I want to add strength back. I'm also thinking about getting a 20lb bell. I hurt myself doing presses with my 12kg bell. My next lightest is 15lb. I don't have the 8kg (18 lb) bell. The 15lb bell is way too easy for presses. I tried out a 20lb bell at a store, and it still felt easy, but maybe I should try it. I can do 3 presses with the 12 kg before I start to lose form. Really, it's too heavy.
I'll be pondering that issue over the next 2 weeks. I'll finish this up, then take a week off before starting back up with something else.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
7, 600
Today, after my 400 swings, I made it to 7, 600 swings. I'm definitely feeling it.
Today I did swings mixed with running. I ran a total of 3 miles on my treadmill with breaks to swing.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
6,000 Swings
I reached 6,000 today. My swings are getting more efficient, which is nice. I did a lot on 1 handed swings today, and they are also starting to feel a bit easier.
An hour after the swing practice I went for a 3 mile run at the park, in the rain. It felt good, but this rain is bringing colder weather. I've been running later in order to enjoy the view (instead of running in the dark in the morning), and so that my daughter comes with me. She isn't one to wake up at 6:00 AM and head for a run in the dark, so this is better for both of us.
An hour after the swing practice I went for a 3 mile run at the park, in the rain. It felt good, but this rain is bringing colder weather. I've been running later in order to enjoy the view (instead of running in the dark in the morning), and so that my daughter comes with me. She isn't one to wake up at 6:00 AM and head for a run in the dark, so this is better for both of us.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Day 16
I got my 400 swings done between teaching the kids this morning. I then went for a 3 mile run. The park is nice, with the leaves starting to turn the mountains look like a painting.
Total for the month: 5,600 swings.
Total for the month: 5,600 swings.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Day 15
I'm over half way! Today's 400 swings put me at 5,200!
Today I had to break it up. Monday's are late nights. The kids have music lessons then orchestra practice in a city that's over an hour a way. We get back around 10:00 at night. So on Tuesday morning we all sleep in a bit. I also like to practice yoga on Tuesday. After my long Monday's, I need it. So today, in between teaching the kids, I did kettlebell swings. I did 100 at a time, then I did some negative chin-ups on my bar.
For my swings, I've been doing 15 secs on/ 15 off. 1st 10 two handed swings, followed by 10 TR swings, followed by 5 R/5L. I do 3 rounds like that, then finish with 10 more 2h swings. That makes 100 in 5 minutes. I had been wanting to do more 1 handed swings in order to improve my grip. This month, because I'm doing high volume and coming off an injury, I'm sticking to 12kg. When I do heavy swings, I use 20kg. Someday, I would like to repeat the 10,000 swings using my 16kg, or at least putting it into the mix. But I have a hard time with the grip for 1 handed swings with the 16kg. So right now I'm trying to increase the number of 1 handed swings in order to improve that grip.
And I did get that yoga done. I had a lovely practice using YogaGlo.com. It was a practice with Jason Crandell called Yin & Yang. It was a perfect practice for someone who does a lot of other exercising.
And my lovely day at home was topped off with a pasta dinner. I topped my pasta with a mixture of roasted eggplant and peppers which were picked from my garden. And of course, a nice glass of red wine. :)
Today I had to break it up. Monday's are late nights. The kids have music lessons then orchestra practice in a city that's over an hour a way. We get back around 10:00 at night. So on Tuesday morning we all sleep in a bit. I also like to practice yoga on Tuesday. After my long Monday's, I need it. So today, in between teaching the kids, I did kettlebell swings. I did 100 at a time, then I did some negative chin-ups on my bar.
For my swings, I've been doing 15 secs on/ 15 off. 1st 10 two handed swings, followed by 10 TR swings, followed by 5 R/5L. I do 3 rounds like that, then finish with 10 more 2h swings. That makes 100 in 5 minutes. I had been wanting to do more 1 handed swings in order to improve my grip. This month, because I'm doing high volume and coming off an injury, I'm sticking to 12kg. When I do heavy swings, I use 20kg. Someday, I would like to repeat the 10,000 swings using my 16kg, or at least putting it into the mix. But I have a hard time with the grip for 1 handed swings with the 16kg. So right now I'm trying to increase the number of 1 handed swings in order to improve that grip.
And I did get that yoga done. I had a lovely practice using YogaGlo.com. It was a practice with Jason Crandell called Yin & Yang. It was a perfect practice for someone who does a lot of other exercising.
And my lovely day at home was topped off with a pasta dinner. I topped my pasta with a mixture of roasted eggplant and peppers which were picked from my garden. And of course, a nice glass of red wine. :)
Monday, October 14, 2013
Week 3
I've been unable to keep up with blogging, but I'm still swinging!
My last post was last Tuesday, and I finished out last week on Saturday.
Wed - Sat 1,600 swings
Today 400 more swings
Total
Week 1-- 2, 000
Week 2 -- 2, 400
Today 400 for a grand total 4, 800
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