I went into Week 4 on Monday full of enthusiasm and energy. My strength was great, and I felt really confident -- I was halfway through the challenge and feeling good about the second half. And Monday's push-ups went really well -- tough, but my husband and I both completed all the sets. And then, I woke up Wednesday morning with a very angry shoulder.

I don't think it has anything to do with the push-ups -- I'm not sure yet what I did to cause this shoulder pain, but what I do know is that it's holding me back. I did the scheduled push-ups on Wednesday (I thought maybe it would loosen up or something) -- it was not a good idea.

I took Friday off, and I plan to jump back in at the beginning of Week 4 when I'm pain-free (or close to it). In happier news, my husband is continuing through the program. Just like in a race, I don't want him to stop and wait for me, and I don't want you to, either! So tell me what I'm missing -- how's your challenge going?

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I've completed the first two weeks of my hundred push-ups challenge, and I'm happy to say that I'm still going strong. It's a challenge, to be sure, but it's really broken down into manageable sets and I haven't had any problems yet.

As I mentioned before, my husband is joining me in the challenge, and together we have faced a few location-based challenges (as you can see in the picture). After our vast two weeks of experience, I'd have to recommend that, if you have dogs or children, you take turns with the push-ups and keep them out of the way. Unless, of course, you like the extra challenge of 60 extra pounds on your back ...

Before beginning Week Three, I had to complete another exhaustion test, and I'm pleased to report that I was able to complete over 50 push-ups in a row, so I'm (sort of) half-way there (which is a good thing, because this week looks haaaard). Those of you doing the challenge, speak up -- how are you coming along?

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In the last couple of weeks, several of the fitness and running blogs I frequent have talked about the same thing -- the hundred push-ups training program. As someone who incorporates push-ups into my workouts regularly, I was intrigued to say the least. Now, I'm more than intrigued -- I'm involved.

The program is designed to help anyone reach a goal of doing 100 consecutive push-ups. I mean, I can do 100, but it's broken down into five or six (or more) sets. It lasts six weeks, and you do a push-up workout three times a week. Shoot, I can do that. I can do that so well that I'm making my husband do it with me.

Anyway, we started yesterday, and at the beginning of this, I was able to do 40 in a row. I'll keep you up to date on my progress. If anyone else out there is joining in the fun (and I hope you'll consider doing so), I'd love to hear from you -- drop a comment and let me know!

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