Hello everyone,
I have begun to train for my very first obstacle course race
(OCR). This is my endeavor to get out of my comfort zone (like I tell my
athletes and clients). The comfort zone is where dreams die, long, slow,
uneventful deaths. The comfort zone has a way of deceiving us into believing we
are making great progress. I do not intend to let my personal fitness become a
routine trip to the gym. Neither should you. Getting out can be anything,
especially if it is fun and challenges you.
I am well educated in fitness and exercise science, but
sometimes the hardest person to program for is yourself. So, knowing this I
decided to search the internet for information about running your first OCR. I
came across this article from Men’s Fitness. The article gave some pretty
excellent references to workouts and training strategies. The plans are very
methodical and well thought out. I decided to share this with you all because
some of you may be considering running your first race, be it a Dirty Girl,
Spartan Sprint, or a color run. You can compete and you can place well, even if
you have never run before. I am NOT a runner, I am a sprinter (as in 100 and
200 yd. dash) and recreational bodybuilder. This is why it is not part of my
comfort zone. Needless to say, I am not programmed to do an OCR and I’m
inviting you to join me on my journey.
One thing I like about the article is the programs are
geared to fit everyone. I enjoy the benefits of interval training, and that is
just what you need to get ready for an OCR. My favorite they mention is the
Crossfit workout called “Helen” and the 5 reps max for 5 set combo.
Anyway, take a look and see what may appeal to you. I will
begin to post my progress as I get closer to race time. I may not win the race
but I have taken a step out of my comfort zone, and it feels great.
Here is the link to the article www.mensfitness.com
Come on and do a mud run with me! You can do it.
Be safe everyone,
-Reuben
Below is a video of me doing a 193 kg (425 lb) sumo deadlift.
Here is the link to the article www.mensfitness.com
Come on and do a mud run with me! You can do it.
Be safe everyone,
-Reuben
Below is a video of me doing a 193 kg (425 lb) sumo deadlift.
