After the halfway point it gets a little harder, especially in that third quarter. I had been talking on the microphone between sets, but now I just sat in the chair, rested and focused. It's kind of a blur now, but towards the end there were a few sets where it seemed like I just barely made it. When that happened, I would concentrate on resting and breathing as I waited for the next set. The energy and excitement never let up all though the hour. I could hear the crowd yelling for me. That really kept me going. As I got to the final three sets I knew I had it, but I had to take an extra fifteen seconds each time. That may not sound like much but it really makes a difference at that point. As I finished the last set before the hour ticked away, the crowd gathered around me yelling in support. I had made it. Achieved my goal of 2100 push ups on the back of my hands on the 41st day of fasting at the age of 58. Plus, with help from a great group of volunteers we held small but fun event that raised about $3,000 for local charity. After all the congratulations and interviews, Happy Joe's delivered pizza for anyone who stuck around. I picked up a small slice of veggie pizza and said " Should I break my fast? " I ate very slowly and carefully. It was a nice celebration as my mother and sister and other family members were there. A great day.
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