Obstacle Race Training-2/14/13

Happy Valentine’s Day…If my heart wasn't busy pumping blood, I’d give it to you.  Sorry, I couldn’t resist.

Here’s an exercise to get your heart pumping and oxygen to your brain. The motion of the burpees and squats intermittent with the run will give you the base you need for the Tough Mudder, Spartan Race, Warrior Dash and other obstacle races.  Have fun.

Here's the goal:

• Run a 5 k
• 100 burpees
• 150 body weigh squats

Here’s the breakdown:

• .25 mile
• 15 burpees
• .25 mile
• 10 burpees
• .25 mile
• 10 burpees
• .25 mile
• 10 burpees
• .25 mile
• 10 burpees
• .25 mile
• 10 burpees
• .25 mile
• 10 burpees
• .25 mile
• 13  burpees
• .25 mile
• 12 burpees
• .25 mile
• 50 squat
• .25 mile
• 50 squats
• Finish run
• 50 squats
• Carry 40lbs for 2 minutes (medicine ball, dumbbell, back pack, gas can, whatever)

Stretch