Any of you guys exercise.....

[gemery]

...You know....so you can ACTUALLY survive if need be?

If so is anyone interested in joining me in May for the Spartan Sprint at Fort Carson?

I'm registered for the Sunday event....feel free to PM me if you think you're up to it.


Just know this is nothing like the Warrior Dash or even the Tough Mudder.....



http://www.spartanrace.com/colorado-obstacle-racing-spartan-sprint-2013.html#.

[Tim K]

I'm pretty fit. Training for the 24hr Sniper Challenge. I'd go with you but have a match to shoot that day. Sounds like fun.

[Wulf202]

My brother is my trainer. I get no sympathy

Every day. 3 mile run on tread mile. Goal 24 minutes or less. 60 sit ups in 90 seconds. 30 burpees no time just do them!

Mondays 10 pull ups (use added weight for these put on a weight vest of leg weights what ever you got to make it heavy!) if you can only do one at a time that fine, rest and do it again.

500 meter seated rows (if you can only do one at a time that fine, rest and do it again.)

10 lat. pull downs. 100 pounds (if you can only do one at a time that fine, rest and do it again.)

10 lawn mowers 40 pounds (if you can only do one at a time that fine, rest and do it again.)

Tuesday 10 hip sled 250 pounds

10 leg extension 40 pounds

10 leg curls 40 pounds

10 calf raise 80 pounds

Wednesday Do your daily and add..

Do lines 2 sets. Just pick two points or use the gym if they have one.

20 24" box jumps be careful rest if you need too.

50 x2 jump rope misses don't count.

Thursday

20 bench press 135 pounds but use a machine. Do not use the standard bench. (if you can only do one at a time that fine, rest and do it again.)

20 bench flys 10 pounds each had... If its two hard drop down in weight. Theses can hurt your shoulder.

20 triceps push down choose your weight.

20 thruster 10 pounds

20 push ups

Friday

Do your daily and add..

Do lines 2 sets. Just pick two points or use the gym if they have one.

20 24" box jumps be careful rest if you need too.

50 x2 jump rope misses don't count.

Saturday

50 kayak

50 leg lifts

50 crunches

10 toe to bar.

Sunday Off

[gemery]

Heya Tim - Is this what you're talking about? http://competition-dynamics.com/24-hour-sniper-adventure-challenge-2012/

If so that sounds like a damned BLAST!

[gemery]

My brother is my trainer. I get no sympathy

Every day. 3 mile run on tread mile. Goal 24 minutes or less. 60 sit ups in 90 seconds. 30 burpees no time just do them!

Mondays 10 pull ups (use added weight for these put on a weight vest of leg weights what ever you got to make it heavy!) if you can only do one at a time that fine, rest and do it again.

500 meter seated rows (if you can only do one at a time that fine, rest and do it again.)

10 lat. pull downs. 100 pounds (if you can only do one at a time that fine, rest and do it again.)

10 lawn mowers 40 pounds (if you can only do one at a time that fine, rest and do it again.)

Tuesday 10 hip sled 250 pounds

10 leg extension 40 pounds

10 leg curls 40 pounds

10 calf raise 80 pounds

Wednesday Do your daily and add..

Do lines 2 sets. Just pick two points or use the gym if they have one.

20 24" box jumps be careful rest if you need too.

50 x2 jump rope misses don't count.

Thursday

20 bench press 135 pounds but use a machine. Do not use the standard bench. (if you can only do one at a time that fine, rest and do it again.)

20 bench flys 10 pounds each had... If its two hard drop down in weight. Theses can hurt your shoulder.

20 triceps push down choose your weight.

20 thruster 10 pounds

20 push ups

Friday

Do your daily and add..

Do lines 2 sets. Just pick two points or use the gym if they have one.

20 24" box jumps be careful rest if you need too.

50 x2 jump rope misses don't count.

Saturday

50 kayak

50 leg lifts

50 crunches

10 toe to bar.

Sunday Off

Sounds damned good! My motto is "The World is my Gym" - I stay away from "dread mills" (especially while traveling) and indoor workouts....NOT that there is anything at all wrong with them! To Each His Own after all. Sledgehammers, tractor tires, logs, large rocks and boulders, sandbags in a seabag, etc (and yes....PLENTY of burpees, pushups and other body weight fun).

I just travelled to LA to work a Lakers game and was at the JW Marriott across the street from Staples Center. 26 glorious floors with 70lbs in my backpack for an hour.

Being that I'm 45 years old I am somewhat proud of myself. I do need to get some access to a nice climbing rope though....It's been a while.

[StreetDoctor]

4 days a week at Lifetime (lots of eye candy!). I rock climb, Mountain bike, WW kayak, and do a decent amount of camping too (real camping not with an RV lol)

[Wulf202]

My gf doesn't like me jogging by the house after an attempted mugging .. I get bronchitis easy so in the winter it's treadmills. Summer time I find a track.

[ray1970]

My gf doesn't like me jogging by the house after an attempted mugging .

You'll be just fine. Just have her keep an eye on your purse for you when you go out.

[LOL]

[gemery]

My gf doesn't like me jogging by the house after an attempted mugging .. I get bronchitis easy so in the winter it's treadmills. Summer time I find a track.

Ya...being that I'm old I do have difficulties running on hard surfaces (concrete and asphalt) so I pretty much do all my running/jogging on trails. If anyone here hikes Castlewood Canyon then they've most likely seen me run by with my backpack and the hose from my hydration system bouncing off my forehead....or running down the north side trying my best to go as fast as possible and still not roll an ankle (again).

My wife has mentioned her concern when I get in my 10k walks (try to get one in at least every night). I always have AT LEAST a knife (I pack a folder along with my multi-tool in my checked luggage when traveling) on me and have no issues with self defense....My only comment to her when she speaks up with her concerns is "I'm insured and at least I'll go out fighting."

[gemery]

You'll be just fine. Just have her keep an eye on your purse for you when you go out.

[lol]

Ouch

[Flatline]

Do I work out? 6 days a week.

Do I want to pay $73 bucks to run a couple of miles and fall in mud? No.

[gemery]

Do I work out? 6 days a week.

Do I want to pay $73 bucks to run a couple of miles and fall in mud? No.


Well...Guess you're just too manly [LOL]...There's a little more to it than that but you are entitled to your opinion.

[hurley842002]

At the gym as we speak, gave up my lifetime fitness membership for a 24 hour membership because I thought I'd have a workout partner, well he usually flakes. Anyone near the 24 hour on 120th (near Sheridan) want to work out, let me know. Usually 5 days a week around 3-330 pm.

[gemery]

On THAT note....Time to beat a tire with a sledgehammer!

[Cthulhu]

I was a fat slug over the holidays but I'm getting back to it. Running everyday, and lifting every other. I need start lifting everyday alternating between upper and lower body. That race might give me a little kick in the a$$ to step it up.


Ya...being that I'm old I do have difficulties running on hard surfaces (concrete and asphalt) so I pretty much do all my running/jogging on trails."

Have you thought about barefoot running? I've had great success with it (I have minimalist running shoes from Merrell) and thought it might help you as well.

I crashed my motorcycle a few years ago and now ride a titanium rod. They drove the rod through the center of my tibia and had to go in through the knee. When I got done with PT and started running again my knee hurt and I was limited to only a few miles. I was starting to get concerned about the damage I might be doing to the knee so I did a little research and found out about barefoot running. It's given me the chance to really run again and I don't have any knee issues at all.

[obisean68]

I am not in shape but have started doing CrossFit in Brighton to get back in shape. I too am registered to do the Spartan Sprint at Carson in May. My goal is merely to cross the finish line under my own power. Anything more will be icing on the cake. It will be my 45th bday present to myself to accomplish this goal.

[Flatline]

Well...Guess you're just too manly [LOL]...There's a little more to it than that but you are entitled to your opinion.

If you want me to tell you why cross-fit/"boot camp"/rapid obstacle type workout programs are bad and encourage poor form, increased risk of injury (including well documented cases of rhabdomylosis), don't provide the cardio benefits of biking/rowing/running...etc, don't provide great increases in strength, and haven't been proven to be beneficial to training for any sport by a credible organization then we can talk further by pm.

What I was really saying it that I don't understand why I'd pay $73 bucks for it. Lets examine what I get if I sign up: (my analysis in italics)



All Racers Receive:
- Finishers Medal $2 pot metal that is good for what?
- T-Shirt $5-10 for a shit that I would only ever wear to the gym, and probably feel ashamed for doing so?
- Free Beer ticket for anyone 21 and over $1 pour of bud light, and not really great for anyone who actually works out
- Bragging Rights Worthless
- Free Mud Got that in the back yard
- High Pressure Water to the Gut Worthless
- Roasted Shoelaces Worthless
- Scrapes and Bruises Takes me out of a real exercise routine and might prevent me from being able to play hockey for a bit
- Awesome Stories to Tell Worthless


So i get $8-13 in crap I don't want, so I'm giving the organizers $60+ for what? I doubt the set up costs that much, and if it does they need to find a better organizer.

[NightCat]

Looks like fun!

[StreetDoctor]

At the gym as we speak, gave up my lifetime fitness membership for a 24 hour membership because I thought I'd have a workout partner, well he usually flakes. Anyone near the 24 hour on 120th (near Sheridan) want to work out, let me know. Usually 5 days a week around 3-330 pm.

Hah! If you decide to go back to lifetime I usually workout alone, wouldn't mind a partner. Just got back actually.

[hurley842002]

Hah! If you decide to go back to lifetime I usually workout alone, wouldn't mind a partner. Just got back actually.

When do you normally go, what type of routine do you use?

[NightCat]

Any guys from the Regiment wanna go in on this?

[gemery]

If you want me to tell you why cross-fit/"boot camp"/rapid obstacle type workout programs are bad and encourage poor form, increased risk of injury (including well documented cases of rhabdomylosis), don't provide the cardio benefits of biking/rowing/running...etc, don't provide great increases in strength, and haven't been proven to be beneficial to training for any sport by a credible organization then we can talk further by pm.

What I was really saying it that I don't understand why I'd pay $73 bucks for it. Lets examine what I get if I sign up: (my analysis in italics)



So i get $8-13 in crap I don't want, so I'm giving the organizers $60+ for what? I doubt the set up costs that much, and if it does they need to find a better organizer.

Again, thanks for your opinion...I can see where you're coming from.....BUT....

First, I don't do crossfit....never have and never will. As far as organized working out I enjoy my Kempo classes and that's about it.....As I've stated in some other threads I'm a bit of a misanthrope so like to stay away from large groups of people as I get my fill when I travel through various airports.

It's not all about YOU (OR ME) - All you have to do is a little reading.....Spartan Race organizers give MUCH money to worthy causes - "Since 2004 this organization has build 100 homes for injured veterans. They have recently launched their initiative to build the next 100 homes and we're hoping that you'll join us to help in their mission."

I'm also working through my church to collect and donate funds based on my finishing time....every little bit counts.

This is about more than being physically fit - Most people can't tough it out mentally - The Spartan Race people screw with you ALL during the race. You never know how long the race will actually be, what obstacles you will face, etc, etc...Again, both mental and physical stress - Just like life OR (although not life or death) a SHTF scenario.....just "practice".

As for injuries, etc, etc - "That which does not kill us.", etc, etc - Having done VERY hard labor as both a child and into early adulthood (grew up in a family that logged in Northern New Hampshire...ahh hand splitting rock maple in the sub-zero January winters, worked truck tire service work on the highways, ran a truck tire retread shop, worked a farm where I seasonally bailed hay, etc, etc - Luckily this was ALL to get myself through school) I learned very early that either you learn to work SMART or, unfortunately, you learn to work around the injuries to stay in the game....But you NEVER stop working (or playing...Growing up by the Canadian border I played MUCH hockey....Nose broken 5 times but still have all my teeth...although top fronts have been cracked by both a puck and a punch to the mouth).
I use the same mentality for my exercise routine...and my doctor has no issues with my methodologies...Example, I injured a tendon in my left lower leg (swollen, squeaked when I moved it) Doc stated it was a type of tendonitis and needed to give THAT particular part of my leg about a months rest. So I turned my 10k runs and walks into 30 mile HARD mt biking routines, still did my burpees and other workouts but made sure that I STILL got in my hardcore travelling as if my life depended on it. My tendonitis healed and hasn't been back at all. I admit though...again, I'm a bit on the old side (45 years old isn't EXACTLY a spring chicken) I don't heal like I used to....But I still heal.

Aaanyway......

As far as I'm concerned this is ALL like insurance. SHTF scenario is going to be about BOTH mental and physical survival. I can be as physically fit as I want to be but if I don't have what it takes to deal with an injury AND KEEP MOVING then I (and most likely my family) is dead AND like insurance, I really pray that I never need it...But it's excellent to have when you need it.

[gemery]

I am not in shape but have started doing CrossFit in Brighton to get back in shape. I too am registered to do the Spartan Sprint at Carson in May. My goal is merely to cross the finish line under my own power. Anything more will be icing on the cake. It will be my 45th bday present to myself to accomplish this goal.

Are you registered for Saturday or Sunday? If Sunday, are you running this with anyone? If not and you want to team up please feel free to let me know and I'll be glad to meet up with you at the start line....I didn't expect that there would be too many in our age group so I'd be proud to team up with ya.

[obisean68]

I'm registered for Saturday.

[NightCat]

I am not in shape but have started doing CrossFit in Brighton to get back in shape. I too am registered to do the Spartan Sprint at Carson in May. My goal is merely to cross the finish line under my own power. Anything more will be icing on the cake. It will be my 45th bday present to myself to accomplish this goal.

More power to ya!!

My mom ran her first Full Marathon at 50yrs old.

You can do it! Hopefully see ya on the starting line!

[tmckay2]

it never fails that these types of threads encourage someone to pop out and beat their chest and show everyone why they are cooler or better than everyone else.

you don't do these types of things constantly, using it to get in shape. it is designed to push you to your limits, you do it once or twice a year to check your fitness level and get out of your normal workout routine to see what kind of shape you are truly in. its a test, nothing more. you pay the 70 bucks (chump change) to allow someone else more creative than yourself and with a bigger area to operate in to create a course for you to be tested. this isn't rocket science. no one here is saying you should do such races every day in order to get in shape. good lord people. its like the ironman challenges and running a marathon. it gives you a goal and allows you to measure your fitness and improvement. plus, its fun.

and this is coming from someone that has no intention to do one ever.

do you even know what rhabdo is? mild cases aren't that big of a deal. if it happens to you once through over exertion you'll be fine. i have seen people get rhabdo from doing too excessive of calf workouts. i have had a very mild case myself from a backpacking trip where we did 14 miles per day.

on a day to day basis, yes, you should do biking, rowing, running, etc. mixed in with some weight lifting. of course. this is obvious. no one is assuming they will be able to bench 250 instead of 200 by doing these types of races. is that actually what you think this guy believes these are for? you do have an increased risk of injury, but i could also break my ankle walking to my car. for a one time a year thing its a reasonable risk to take.

by the way, in terms of cost, everything you buy in life you are getting less than what you paid for it, so welcome to reality. in terms of cost, these types of things have to pay people to man it, probably pay paramedics of some sort to be on the premises, pay to advertise it, pay to set it up, and pay for some form of insurance, even with waivers.

If you want me to tell you why cross-fit/"boot camp"/rapid obstacle type workout programs are bad and encourage poor form, increased risk of injury (including well documented cases of rhabdomylosis), don't provide the cardio benefits of biking/rowing/running...etc, don't provide great increases in strength, and haven't been proven to be beneficial to training for any sport by a credible organization then we can talk further by pm.

What I was really saying it that I don't understand why I'd pay $73 bucks for it. Lets examine what I get if I sign up: (my analysis in italics)



So i get $8-13 in crap I don't want, so I'm giving the organizers $60+ for what? I doubt the set up costs that much, and if it does they need to find a better organizer.

[gemery]

I'm registered for Saturday.

Fucking eh - Have a blast and NEVER SAY DIE!

[gemery]

it never fails that these types of threads encourage someone to pop out and beat their chest and show everyone why they are cooler or better than everyone else.

you don't do these types of things constantly, using it to get in shape. it is designed to push you to your limits, you do it once or twice a year to check your fitness level and get out of your normal workout routine to see what kind of shape you are truly in. its a test, nothing more. you pay the 70 bucks (chump change) to allow someone else more creative than yourself and with a bigger area to operate in to create a course for you to be tested. this isn't rocket science. no one here is saying you should do such races every day in order to get in shape. good lord people. its like the ironman challenges and running a marathon. it gives you a goal and allows you to measure your fitness and improvement. plus, its fun.

and this is coming from someone that has no intention to do one ever.

do you even know what rhabdo is? mild cases aren't that big of a deal. if it happens to you once through over exertion you'll be fine. i have seen people get rhabdo from doing too excessive of calf workouts. i have had a very mild case myself from a backpacking trip where we did 14 miles per day.

on a day to day basis, yes, you should do biking, rowing, running, etc. mixed in with some weight lifting. of course. this is obvious. no one is assuming they will be able to bench 250 instead of 200 by doing these types of races. is that actually what you think this guy believes these are for? you do have an increased risk of injury, but i could also break my ankle walking to my car. for a one time a year thing its a reasonable risk to take.


You actually worded it MUCH better than I did....and in fewer words. :)

[gemery]

My mom ran her first Full Marathon at 50yrs old.

A full marathon at 50! Good for her!!

[gemery]

I was a fat slug over the holidays but I'm getting back to it. Running everyday, and lifting every other. I need start lifting everyday alternating between upper and lower body. That race might give me a little kick in the a$$ to step it up.



Have you thought about barefoot running? I've had great success with it (I have minimalist running shoes from Merrell) and thought it might help you as well.

I crashed my motorcycle a few years ago and now ride a titanium rod. They drove the rod through the center of my tibia and had to go in through the knee. When I got done with PT and started running again my knee hurt and I was limited to only a few miles. I was starting to get concerned about the damage I might be doing to the knee so I did a little research and found out about barefoot running. It's given me the chance to really run again and I don't have any knee issues at all.

Holy crap dude - Really? A ti rod?? OUCH!

I'm a bit ignorant with regards to barefoot running...although I am cringing even thinking about it....Let me do some research and give it a try!

By all means, if you're interested in running this and register for Sunday please feel free to hit me up.

[NightCat]

A full marathon at 50! Good for her!!

Yup, and ran her first Mile Ever in her life at 40...trained for 10 years and ran the Denver Marathon two years running.

Her only goal was to finish...and she came in the middle of the time indexes.

We ran it together her second time :D

I had modified a pair of ACU's (US ARMY tapes were removed) to have GO MOM! on the back and ran it side by side with her :D Trying to beat her own personal best from the year prior.

[gemery]

Yup, and ran her first Mile Ever in her life at 40...trained for 10 years and ran the Denver Marathon two years running.

Her only goal was to finish...and she came in the middle of the time indexes.

We ran it together her second time :D

I had modified a pair of ACU's (US ARMY tapes were removed) to have GO MOM! on the back and ran it side by side with her :D Trying to beat her own personal best from the year prior.



That's just damned awesome - She should surely be proud of herself!

[Tim K]

Heya Tim - Is this what you're talking about? http://competition-dynamics.com/24-hour-sniper-adventure-challenge-2012/

If so that sounds like a damned BLAST!

That's the one.

[gemery]

That's the one.

Well I think that may be next "blast" - It kind of reminds me of the "desert version" of what I used to do in the winter in New England when I ran my trap line as a kid....but DIFFERENT! :)

[denverco]

I always shake my head when I see hardcore super-prepper survive-anything types that have absolutely no physical training whatsoever. Physical fitness/capability/work capacity is kind of important. Yes I crossfit, yes I do military athlete. I have no real gripes with either. I've heard the "crossfit teachers poor form", "prone to injury" from plenty of people. I have no idea what CF gym they went to or who they were coached by. I get great coaching from very experienced coaches Yes, I am stronger faster and have more endurance than ever before. If you're in Colorado Springs check out the military athlete. He has lots of training programs.

OP have fun at Spartan I've been wanting to do it. I'll be doing GORUCK in march and possibly preparing for Ranger School as well. I might be able to get some buddies together to do this as well. I've heard it's hands down the toughest race out there.

[obisean68]

I've seen the GORUCK stuff too. Might try my hand at one later on too. Trying to keep from getting old, LOL!

[Irving]

Summer time I find a track.
I like occasionally training on a track, but I like to carry when I run, and all the tracks I know of are at k-12 schools.

[mahabali]

Looks fun! Thought about signing up last time they did it here. I am on my 3rd round of p90x and run a couple miles a day with the dog, but still not sure I would do very well.

[gemery]

I think I may have to have a try at a GORUCK next year! From the looks of it that's more of a team oriented event though so I would certainly need to have buddies join in.

[obisean68]

If I read the website correctly, the "team" is formed from those that register for that GORUCK adventure, and I believe everyone is part of the same team so you don't need a team to enter.

[jonny450r]

...You know....so you can ACTUALLY survive if need be?

If so is anyone interested in joining me in May for the Spartan Sprint at Fort Carson?

I'm registered for the Sunday event....feel free to PM me if you think you're up to it.


Just know this is nothing like the Warrior Dash or even the Tough Mudder.....



http://www.spartanrace.com/colorado-obstacle-racing-spartan-sprint-2013.html#.

I'm signed up for the Saturday. Might stick around and watch the Sunday runs. I never done anything like this so night as well see how it goes.

sent from my fancy dancy phone that'll soon be outdated or broken

[denverco]

If I read the website correctly, the "team" is formed from those that register for that GORUCK adventure, and I believe everyone is part of the same team so you don't need a team to enter.

precisely.

[BigBear]

I work out three times a day... breakfast, lunch, dinner... my stomach is tough... lol

[ghettodub]

Five days a week myself at my local Bally's. It's one of the few things I look forward to on a daily basis...

[Cthulhu]

Holy crap dude - Really? A ti rod?? OUCH!

I'm a bit ignorant with regards to barefoot running...although I am cringing even thinking about it....Let me do some research and give it a try!

By all means, if you're interested in running this and register for Sunday please feel free to hit me up.

I should clarify that I don't run without shoes, although some people do. I use the Barefoot Run Trail Glove from Merrell.

[roberth]

Weights and biking/hiking/walking/running. Hope to try out cross country skiing one of these weekends. Oh, snowshoeing but I haven't been yet this season.

[TTWHTD]

This is where i want to be at his age!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YErZ5GjOyas