I've been training for the 2011 Tough Mudder race in NorCal, near my home town San Francisco. It is a 16km (10mile) race up and down a ski slope with 22 obstacles designed by the British Special Forces. What makes this different from running a half marathon are the challenges such as climbing walls, wading through water, crawling through mud and carrying a log while you run.
Why the heck did I sign up for this? Well, first it sounded fun as hell, like Ninja Warrior on steroids, and secondly I did it as a goal to train for. You'd think training for a fight would be enough motivation but running is the one thing I hate doing most and this race is the perfect reason for me to step up my game. Also the Tough Mudder requires you to have functional strength such as in CrossFit, P90x, or Circuit Training and not just running fitness. Here is a video I made of my circuit training workout routine. Enjoy, I worked hard on this!
If you wanna sign up for the Tough Mudder they currently have events all over the USA and are expanding to Australia and Canada this year. http://toughmudder.com/
There are other simular races such as Spartan Race, Tough Guy and Warrior Dash, but I decided to do the Tough Mudder because it is the longest, and most difficult. I'll be doing it Sunday September 18th with my team the NorCal Ninjas. Let me know if any of you are going to be there.
Warm Regards and Tough Training,
Johnny, My Fight Camp/My Tough Mudder Training Camp
Johnny I noticed you were sleeping in a hammock instead of in the bungalow. Was it too hot to sleep inside or are you just a hanger by preference?
ReplyDeleteHey Terrible, it does get pretty hot but I sleep inside at night without a problem. A fan is fine for me. But during the days I nap in the hammock for sure, it gets hot and there isn't a breeze during the day.
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