1. I joined Christine’s 100x February challenge at Dream Big Runner. 100 PushUps every week! So far I’ve done 310 
!
2. Heat or Ice? I’ve had a pain/discomfort/tightness kind of feeling in my right quad. It doesn’t help that I’m really not sure what it is and I can’t pinpoint where I feel it. It’s more of a general area. My first thought was ice. That seems to always be what the ortho prescribes for almost any injury. Right? That has me wondering. Ice or heat? How do you know when to use what and if you use ice when you should use heat can it make it worse?
It really isn’t that bad and I will see a doctor if it doesn’t get better. For now the general consensus is this…
Cold reduces inflammation. Heat improves circulation. When to use ice or heat depends on how long ago the injury occurred.
After you strain a ligament or muscle, it is generally best to use cold (ice or a cold pack) immediately and then for the next day and 1/2. It’s usually wise not to use heat, such as a heating pad, until swelling and bruising has stopped. Use Ice for the first 48 hours after an injury.
Use heat 20 minutes at a time at least 24 hours after a minor injury or 48 hours after a more serious one.
3. Yes. Another challenge. Living with intention. I joined Amanda at Run to the Finish for the Appreciation Challenge. 30-days of self appreciation and appreciation for others. The “others” part is easy and comes naturally. The “self” part I’m finding doesn’t come as naturally. I think I appreciate myself. Why is it almost uncomfortable with putting it into words? Is self appreciation something that becomes more comfortable with practice?
How are you with self appreciation? How about push-ups? Do you avoid them?
Have a great Thursday!
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Thanks for mentioning my challenge. You killed it! Over 300 that is amazing!! Please tell me you are not doing the real push-up!
Christine recently posted..Wordless Wednesday: Believe
Thanks Christine. I guess I never thought to ask do any type of push-ups count?
By real do you mean on my toes? Yes. Almost every move is on my toes. Is it cheating that I’m using P90X2
So far this month I’ve had 2 days of working out that includes a lot of push-ups. Never would have guessed it would become one of my favorite moves.
jillconyers recently posted..Three Things Thursday || Push Ups, Appreciation and Ice Vs. Heat
I’ve always had trouble keeping the hot/cold straight. I am definitely writing this down. Good luck!
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Self-appreciation is not something we are normally conditioned to find acceptable. We are sometimes taught that those people are conceited and/or pretentious…but the truth is that we should all “to our own selves be true”, and gives ourselves not only the blame for our REAL short-comings (those we could have changed, but chose not to), as well as our REAL accomplishments (the right choices we made and actions we took..even if we feel like those don’t count because “those are things we are supposed to do”).
I’m not a huge fan of pushups, but they are a simple and good workout…as long as one is doing them correctly. (WARNING: OCD alert) I am talking about “real” pushups though. On the toes, body straight, descending to the floor until either the chest or chins lightly grazes the floor, then back up.
It seems that most people consider it a pushup if they can get into the position and unlock their elbows briefly (descending 2 to 4 inches). [Those aren't pushups...those are shoulder spasms] (wink, wink….have a great day !)
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By the way, if you only have one chin (see my post above), touch with that one.
Michael recently posted..Large Races: Pros, Cons, and Planning Ahead
great job on the push ups – wow! 300+ – amazing! I should do this challenge – I was just lamenting the lack of definition in my arms the other night when I had to wear a sleeveless dress! Congrats!
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holy PUSH UPS! Thanks pretty intense. I agree with the cold/hot stuff. I did that with my foot injury. The first hot foot bath I took I felt immediate relief!
Kat recently posted..Countdown to Marathon | Tuesday
Wow, that’s a lot of pushups! I like pushups. There is something about doing an exercise with only your body weight that is just so natural!
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I would probably be better at the 100 pushups vs the 100 self appreciate thing (thus I didn’t sign up. Loser me!). Nice job on the 312, that is awesome!
Way to go on the push ups! I need a challenge like that to hold me accountable… I usually hit 100 a week, but am only reporting back to myself, so I can get lazy with it. Hmm, not sure on the heat/ice question, hope you can figure it out and find relief!
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I always get the hot/cold confused. Congrats on the push ups!! You are doing great
I think I can do about 20!!
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