1. Keep your torso tall. Your technique is as important as your strategy.
2. Shorten your stride. Drive your elbows back and focus on pushing off from your toes.
3. Focus your gaze on the summit. The end is near!
4. Forget pace. Always run hills by effort, not speed.
From tire pulls to rope climbs, cargo nets to the water climb, the monster’s obstacles will bring unbridled laughter, unending pain, and endless challenges.
1. Dress the part.
2. Treat training like race day.
3. Be sure to balance.
4. Customize your cardio.
5. Variety is the spice of…training.
6. It’s OK to walk.
7. Off days are just as critical.
8. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.
9. Try a different carb-load.
FULL ARTICLE IS HERE:
https://dailyburn.com/life/fitness/obstacle-course-race-training-tips/
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I’m currently training for my 10k race up Mill Mountain in April as part of the Blue Ridge Marathon race series; along with training for a 4 mile obstacle course family run at Claytor Lake.
This will be my second time doing the Blue Ridge Marathon race series and my first time doing the Claytor Lake obstacle course. I will be focusing on strength, stamina, and training up and down hills.
**If you are interested in participating in either race, go to the end of my blog post to get links and PROMO CODES!**
Here are my last 3 weeks of training pictures:
March 11-17
SUNDAY
Rest Day
MONDAY
Upper body strength training workout then cardio fitness walking dvd.
TUESDAY
Rest Day
WEDNESDAY
Cardio day!
THURSDAY
Taught 2 cardio Walk15 classes. The second one included HIIT segments.
FRIDAY
Rest Day
SATURDAY
30 min strength training DVD then taught 30 min cardio class at Fleet Feet Sports
March 18-24
SUNDAY
Rest Day
MONDAY
Upper body and Lower body strength training, then some cardio to get my steps in.
TUESDAY
Taught a 45 min Walk15 cardio class.
WEDNESDAY
45 min cardio and strength training dvd using a resistance band.
THURSDAY
Rest Day
FRIDAY
Race Training using “None To Run” race schedule. 1 min of jogging, then 2 mins of fast walking.
SATURDAY
Taught a 45 min cardio and strength training Walk15 class at my local library.
March 25-31
SUNDAY
Rest Day
MONDAY
Upper body strength training dvd then cardio fitness walking.
TUESDAY
Taught a 45 min Walk15 cardio class.
WEDNESDAY
Rest Day
THURSDAY
Taught 2 cardio Walk15 classes. The second one included HIIT segments.
FRIDAY
Race Training using “None To Run” race schedule outside. 1 min of jogging, then 2 mins of fast walking.
SATURDAY
Obstacle race training outside at our local park with family! Less than one month to go until race time!
As you can see, these past 3 weeks have gone well. I’ve been able to do some race training outside to better my pace. I’ve kept up with my indoor workouts, teaching classes, and even got an obstacle training session in.
These are the races I am training for:
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The Great Escape (The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls, Book Three) by M. J. Thomas
My son was THRILLED to receive book 3 from the author for book review. He absolutely loved the first 2 books and had been begging me for months as to when the third book would be released. My son is 7.5 and found these books fun and easy to read.
Here is his review in his own words:
“Midnight the panther and his master and the king of Egypt are trying to get their slaves back from Moses but they get swallowed by the ocean.
Peter and Mary meet the kings daughter after they escape from the panther.
My favorite part was when the panther and Satan the master got swallowed by the ocean.”
As you can see, my son takes his book reviews very seriously 😉 He loves historical fiction and time travel type books; and this series brings biblical stories to life for young readers.
We both highly recommend this Christian series for young readers ages 6-9. I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.
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About the Book:
A thrilling chapter book about a brother, a sister, and a mysterious scroll that hurtles them through time to the Israelites’ escape from Egypt
The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series follows siblings Peter and Mary and their dog, Hank, as they discover ancient scrolls that transport them back to key moments in biblical history.
In The Great Escape, Peter, Mary, and Hank journey to the pyramid-studded desert of ancient Egypt. When the trio become friends with Pharaoh’s daughter, they witness first-hand as Moses petitions Pharaoh for the Israelites’ freedom. Plagues wreak havoc as the group races to decode the scroll, gets chased by a panther, and battles Pharaoh’s cunning advisor, the Great Magician. Young readers will anxiously follow along as Peter and Mary’s thrilling adventures bring the biblical story of Exodus to life. Age 6-9.
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Author M. J. Thomas
Mike Thomas grew up in Florida playing sports and riding his bike to the library and an arcade named the Cosmic Cowboy. He graduated from Liberty University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Bible Studies. When his son Peter was nine years old, Mike went searching for books that would teach Peter about the Bible in a fun, imaginative way. Finding none, he decided to write his own series. Mike Thomas lives in Tennessee with his wife, Lori; two sons, Payton and Peter; and their dog, Hank.
Fitness, Family & Book blogger. Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Active Aging and Silver Sneakers Coach. Walking Coach. Certified Nutrition Coach. Teaching fitness classes for all levels of fitness and ages since 2015. ✨Empower & Inspire✨
