Craig Constantine

Epilogue →

Published November 17, 2017 · All posts on Nov 17

This entry is part 104 of 104 in the series 100 Days of Training (2017)

As I mentioned many times, taking a picture was the hardest part. If (when?) I do this sort of silliness again, I will have to come up with a way to make the photography easier. A lot of times I just didn’t want to carry my phone with me (e.g. running). And for the things that were visually interesting, capturing the 3rd-person point of view usually required me to setup a small tripod and use the self-timer or my remote. All of which — everything about taking the photos — seriously detracted from the fun of “just be active every day.”

How did it turn out physically? Meh. No particular weight loss. No particular weight gain. No particular increase in strength. (Other than my usual, generally upward slope of improvements this time of year.)

Mentally? Meh. It turned completely into a chore and took the fun out of it. Sure, it was fun to post things, and to see people’s likes and comments. But on the grand scheme of things, it was a large distraction. I would do much better to — and this is what I will be doing — simply find things which inspire me and do them regularly. Then move on when I feel like something new.

So. There you have it.

FIN

Day 100/100 – precision →

Published November 9, 2017 · All posts on Nov 9 · Instaspam

This entry is part 103 of 104 in the series 100 Days of Training (2017)

one. hundred. days. (with one miss.) Worst part? …the photos. Shout out to Miguel on this one for catching me as I stuck a sequence of strides across the wall to a precision (on a wall, that’s not a flat-top box.)

Day 99/100 – what else →

Published November 8, 2017 · All posts on Nov 8 · Instaspam

This entry is part 102 of 104 in the series 100 Days of Training (2017)

why? why not?! see you on the other side… #artdudeplacement #skochypstiks

Day 98/100 – commuting →

Published November 7, 2017 · All posts on Nov 7 · Instaspam

This entry is part 101 of 104 in the series 100 Days of Training (2017)

It’s about two miles each way (it’s not a straight line) to my office. I can walk it in silence as a nice way to relax and unwind. But today I’m listening to podcasts, dictating notes, making calls and getting stuff done during my commute.

Day 97/100 – ring a’ ding ding →

Published November 6, 2017 · All posts on Nov 6 · Instaspam

This entry is part 100 of 104 in the series 100 Days of Training (2017)

Variation of the 15 minute drill, on rings. Do about 15 seconds of effort every minute, for 15 minutes. Variations: Strict pushups with both hands in the rings; knee pushups both hands in rings; strict pushups with ONE hand on floor; static plank (high and low versions) with both hands in the rings; “clocking” where you move your hands symetically as far from the neutral position; good old pushups to failure on the ground to finish.

Day 96/100 – Sunday class →

Published November 5, 2017 · All posts on Nov 5 · Instaspam

This entry is part 99 of 104 in the series 100 Days of Training (2017)

Again no specific photo, a great class with quirky challenges with good friends!

Day 95/100 – strollin’ →

Published November 4, 2017 · All posts on Nov 4 · Instaspam

This entry is part 98 of 104 in the series 100 Days of Training (2017)

Strollin’ around Philly (the Italian market) and then meeting an old friend from college for dinner. Not really a workout, but it’s all I got for day 95. (so ready to be done with ‘100 days’!)

miss! →

Published November 3, 2017 · All posts on Nov 3

This entry is part 97 of 104 in the series 100 Days of Training (2017)

Day 93/100 – creeeeeak →

Published November 2, 2017 · All posts on Nov 2 · Instaspam

This entry is part 96 of 104 in the series 100 Days of Training (2017)

oh my, based on the deep aches…. definitely a good workout on precision jumps yesterday

Day 92/100 – elements →

Published November 1, 2017 · All posts on Nov 1 · Instaspam

This entry is part 95 of 104 in the series 100 Days of Training (2017)

Dropped into the Lehigh Valley Parkour Academy to check out the Elements class… 45 minutes of increasing-dificulty precision jump challenges. oof!