When it comes to training for a Tough Mudder, Ruckus Run, Warrior Dash, or other adventure race these are some great tips to get you to the finish line faster.
Some simple insight from the video
Train running but not just on flat ground, on hills, gravel uneven ground and through uncomfortable areas like cold water.
train full body exercises, pull-ups and grip to get you ready for the obstacles.
Remember the race will not be a strict race, you are are going to have obstacles that will break up the run. Few races will have more than a one mile run between obstacles so train some 400 meter runs 200 meter runs along with your longer mile times.
Vidoe Featuring Jim Crowell Produced By Josh Bobrowsky
This Friday Shannon is going to show us how to do ground to overhead. This is a great full body exercise that will increase your power, core strength and toning.
This year at the CrossFit games rope climbing played a huge role in the events. With the major crowd Following from ESPN CrossFit Games many people are interested in how to effectively climb the rope
ESPN Cross Fit Rope Climbing
When it comes to climbing the rope on ESPN the rope was 15 feet high (about 7 feet shorter than our 22 foot high ceiling). Different competitors had very different techniques for getting up the 15 foot climb.
Getting up…. Only half the Battle
When it comes to climbing the rope getting up the rope is literally only half the battle. Getting down the rope can use as much or more energy if you don’t have proper technique.
You can’t just drop
CrossFit Games made a rule this year where you may not simply drop off the rope to get down faster. You must climb down the rope
The video talks about the form of running and how different strides will work best for different types of races.
Marathon Race
When you are running a marathon you are not going to pull your legs up as high as you would with a sprint. Having a clean and efficient stride can make the difference between an injury in the 11th mile, and an impressive finish
Sprinting
Sprints are all about explosive power combined with great form. You want to make sure that your legs and arms are moving in the best way to push you forward at the fastest speed possible.
Gif is here with us today giving us 3 great basic tips for Rock Climbing.
First Rock Climbing Tip is to use your legs when you climb because climbing is about efficiency and balance
Second Rock Climbing tip is to keep your arms straight when you are climbing. This takes the strain off of your biceps so that your body can efficiently hang
Third Rock Climbing tip Shift your body weight Across the wall This helps you keep your balance while on the wall rather than swinging too much.
As part of CrossFit it is important to mix up your workouts. Our goal is to be always prepared for any event.
Today we decided to put our training to the test and have a little bit of fun. Our goal was flip and destroy a Ford F-150
Michael Brothers was awesome enough to supply us with everything we needed.
Destroy F-150
They gave us a Ford F-150 and even put the truck on the scale its weight 4082 pounds.
We supplied the axe and sledge hammer and you can watch the rest
Our workout a team workout…. Flip and destroy an F-150
Do not try this at home
This week Chris is showing us how to mix it up with some awesome meatballs. For all of you who are strict when it comes to paleo you can leave out the cheese on this recipe. Regardless of paleo or not these meatballs are awesome and make a great meal as well
