Dooley Noted: 2/8/2014
I am struggling with the one-armed push up.
Under the amazing guidance of strength coach Artemis Scantalides, I know it’s just a matter of work and time.
On the plane home from teaching in London, I decided to read my StrongFirst Bodyweight manual to see if I’m falling short on my commitment level.
It turns out I am, to a harrowing degree.
The manual suggests greasing the groove, or better known as “practicing” the push-up pattern. And they suggest greasing it for two hours a day minimum.
I have not been doing that. Not even close.
So I started thinking, “How the heck will I find two hours a day, between patients and labs and classes and all of this traveling?”
And then it hit me: I wasn’t being creative enough.
Knowing “busy” is an illusion, I decided to make some of my minimum 4 hours a day on the subway into “Grease the Groove” time.
So, I’m officially “that” lady, practicing pulls and pushes on the subway’s railings and walls.
Am I the subject of gawking? Absolutely.
Do people think I’m crazy? Probably not. It’s New York.
I’m not going to make lame excuses and claim I don’t have 2 hours a day to grease the groove.
If I can’t find it, I will make it.
I wrote this on the subway, and it took 15 minutes away from my greasing of the groove.
So, I had better get back to it. I have a minimum 2 hours of greasing to achieve.
Make excuses or make time to achieve the goal.
As always, it’s your call.
– Dr. Kathy Dooley