Day 4 - Basketball Burpees

Hoop, KT Mac, Hobs, Slitty, Me

So, here are 2 photos of my 2nd fun place to burpee - with friends while taking a basketball break at a park in Brooklyn. We weren't actually trying to show the differnt phases of the burpee, it just happened that way! And who knew Sarah Litt had such ups!!

Day Four: Accidentally did one more

Somehow I though we were on 5 this morning, so I did 5 and have only just now figured out that I've done one too many. Frankie, a burpee challenge veteran who made it to somewhere in the 30's last time, says that burpees are like sleep, you can only catch up later, you can't get some extra in ahead of time. Perhaps I'll be that much more prepared for the big days to come?

Day Three from California

Many things to update today! First, there are five people as authors of this blog so hopefully every day we will have at least one post on this blog.

Second I did my SIX Burpees today as yesterday I was still really weak from food poisoning. It was actually good doing that many as it allowed me to work on my form. I realized that the amount of push-ups is going to get challenging quickly. I also realized that it is not to bad to have missed a few days now, but what if I am vomiting on day 50 and 51? Then I'd have have to do 153 on day 52, which even in sets would be insane!

Last, most people following this challenge are in New York and specifically New York Rugby. I'll be interested in how other long distance people find motivation as this gets going.

DAY THREE - Where do YOU burpee?

Last night, post 12 midnight, so technically on Day Three, we realized - you can burpee just about anywhere. In your living room, on the sidewalk, in the grocery store, even on an empty subway car.

Day Three's burpees were done on the N train in Brooklyn. (It is wise to have hand sanitizer).

Where do YOU burpee? Post in the comments and if you are lucky enough to snag a photo (unfortunately I did not), email it in and we'll get it on the blog!

Day Two: Double or Nothing

Yesterday All Comers handily beat a gracious New Bronxchester side who had traveled from far and wide on the fields of Prospect Park. After the game, all Burpee-ites lined up for one last instruction on the mechanics of the burpee and then launched the Challenge with a 30 person strong Burpee. It was exhilarating.
In some ways, the beginning is the hardest. We go from doing nothing to being IN the burpee challenge. Today, we double our numbers, from 1 to 2. I'm sure it will be all smooth sailing from here. Hahemm. If you hit a road bump or found some extra motivation, leave a comment; shared pain is half the pain and shared happiness is double the happiness, right?
First, a question for any followers of the blog: how are you planning your burpees into the day?

Day One

Well I am starting 2009 out with a bang - food poisoning. So right away I will be delayed in my burpees. Meaning tomorrow I will have to do 2 for day 2 plus 1 for day 1 (total 3). That is if I feel better if not I'll start on the 3rd with 6.

DAY ONE!!!!!

Ok, folks... I can hardly believe it, the burpee challenge is no longer just something to talk about, it is something we have to do. Like TODAY. Yikes. It is freezing outside but I will be doing my first ceremonial burpee in the 4th annual New York Rugby Club New Bronxchester (New Jersey, The Bronx, Westchester and Manhattan above 70th street) vs. All Comers (Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan below 70th street) New Years Day Football Game with all the ruggers who have joined in for our lovely challenge. Good luck to all Burpee-ites in 2009!