Tag: spartan race
Recounting The 2016 Malaysia Hurricane Heat 4 Hrs
On 8th October 2016, 58 brave Spartans took part in an endurance event which would test their mental fortitude, camaraderie and grit for a total duration of 4 hours. Unlike a regular Spartan Race, Hurricane Heaters are placed in teams and then assigned to complete various tasks according to the Krypteia's (Hurricane Heat Leaders) plans. This … Continue reading Recounting The 2016 Malaysia Hurricane Heat 4 Hrs
How To Prepare For An Obstacle Course Race: Gear & Nutrition
Its that time of the year again- Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) championship season. The time where the best OCR athletes from all corners of the globe assemble and compete against each other, all vying to be crowned the best athlete male or female Obstacle Racer. This year's Spartan Race World Championships will be going down this … Continue reading How To Prepare For An Obstacle Course Race: Gear & Nutrition
Race Report: Spartan World Championships 2015
Date: Oct 3, 2015 Distance: 14+ Miles / ~23 km Obstacles: 30+ Terrain: Sierra Nevada Mountains Avg. temperature: High 87°F (30°C), Low 56°F (13°C) Elevation: 6,200. A vertical gain of 2,850 ft. makes the total elevation 9,050 feet Results Time - 04:48:47 Male - 235th of 252 Overall - 340th of 420 Summary Although it's only my 3rd Spartan Race, … Continue reading Race Report: Spartan World Championships 2015
Enduring Endurance!
“If you always put limit on everything you do, physical or anything else. It will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them.” - Bruce Lee W11D5 - Kettlebell Friday 7am - Trail Run Distance: 3.4Miles … Continue reading Enduring Endurance!
My Fatty Tasty Breakfast!
One of the perks of going on a cyclic-ketogenic diet is you get to enjoy all the tasty fats like Bacon, Eggs and Butter guilt-free! Here's today's breakfast: Nitrate & Sugar-free Bacon (Garrett Valley) Cage free eggs (Sprouts) Steamed Cauliflower and Red Kale Kimchi Grass fed butter and Coconut oil
New Max Pull-Up Record! (Video proof included)
W11D1 - Morning Endorphines 730am - Ultimate Sandbag Training 4 sets, minimal rest No rep limit, stop only when I tire. Clean and Press Thrusters Rotational Lunge Bent-over Rows to alt Shoulder Presses Bear Crawls (Front, Back, lateral) Sandbag Carries HRV: 84(0) Sleep: 6 Quality: 10/10 W11D2 - OCR-style Swim Workout 930am - Morning Swim … Continue reading New Max Pull-Up Record! (Video proof included)
DisneyLand, California Adventure and LA County Fair Travel Workouts
W10D5 - Active Rest Greasing the Groove Location: Disneyland - Done throughout the day, 1 set a time for max reps (not to extreme failure) - Whenever I felt like it or found a bar or similar equipment - Yes, that includes doing dips while waiting in line for a ride 😉 Dips Pullups Front … Continue reading DisneyLand, California Adventure and LA County Fair Travel Workouts
W10D4 – Barbell Destruction
“Only he who can see the invisible can do the impossible.” – Frank L. Gaines 830AM - Barbell Complex Barbell Weight: 65lb / ~30kg 4 Sets of 5-10 reps per exercise Minimal rest after each set. 1. Hanging Power Clean 2. Front Squats 3. Power Snatch 4. Back Squat 5. Power Press 6. Drop Lunge … Continue reading W10D4 – Barbell Destruction
W10D3 – Chasing Bunnies and Coyotes
"We lose ourselves in the things we love. We find ourselves there too..." - http://www.trail-running.eu 6PM - Desert trail Run Distance: 5 Miles Time: 55mins Notes: Took about 20mins for my legs to warm up sufficiently but after that, I felt like I was flying! Best trail run so far. Ankle feels so much better … Continue reading W10D3 – Chasing Bunnies and Coyotes
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