Obstacle Race Training-01/15/13

Today's exercise is a modification of the old Army Physical Fitness Test or APFT. When I was a soldier, we had to qualify annually by performing a timed event consisting of 2 minutes of push-ups, 2 minutes of sit-ups and a timed two mile run. These were sprint events that demanded strength, endurance and speed and will definitely benefit the obstacle runner. 

For obstacle purposes, I modified it a bit to provide the tough start and stop demands of a tough race.

• Stretch
• Run 1 mile at race speed (hills if possible)
• Rest 1 minute
• 2 minutes of push-ups
• Rest 1 minute
• 2 minutes of sit-ups
• Rest 1 minute
• 2 minute plank
• Stretch

Now go get 'em.  Huah!

You can see more exercises in the Army Physical Readiness Training book here.

APRT