Exercises to help you

He is a nice article I came across. It gives a list of exercises that will help you get ready for obstacle races. I have always said cardio, bootcamp and weights makes a well rounded athlete and one that can conquer any race or challenge that comes up.

http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/fitness/top-exercises-to-train-for-obstacle-races.php

Always the motivator

I was out on my run today. Half way around my 5 mile course I saw a guy walking his bike. I figured he was getting close to home and he was cooling down maybe. As I approached I saw that he had a flat. I said, "oh it looks like you got a flat". He agreed with me and I thought I would cheer him up a bit. "It is a beautiful day for a nice walk. Enjoy your day". I hope that turned a possible frown upside down. I know if that had been me I would have made the best of a nice mid day walk back home.

Father and Son Working out and Bonding

     Since I am only fortunate enough to have time with my son every other week I make the best of our time together. He has 100% of my attention that week. He never goes to a day care and I never use a baby sitter. Any one that knows me has always known that being athletic and doing races and challenges has always been "my thing". I had to find a way to train a little bit during my week with my son. So I found that including him was the best thing for both of us.
     We play a lot of chase. He especially loves it when his friends join us. Have you ever heard of "Super Tag"? No because I just made it up. I chase after all the kids. When I tag one ALL the kids act as a team and all of them run after me. So I have to stay away from 5-10 sometimes 15 kids. It is fun for all involved.
     I have a jogging stroller and my son goes with me on my runs. That is a great cardio activity for all events. I do things like lifting him up in reps. I have him sit on my shoulders as I do squats. I also have him lay on my back as I do push ups. He counts them out for me. Still knocking out one set to 15 reps and the next one to 10 reps. Ii want to see how long I can keep that up as my little man grows up and gets bigger. And if I can find a place that has a pole, I do pull ups with him between my legs. 8-10reps and two sets is the most I can handle.
     I love my time with my son and we bond no matter what we are doing. Just want to keep my son smiling.

Rogue Runner Kids Race

     I came across this race last minute. Probably two weeks out from race date. I took a look at their website and loved the variety of obstacles that I would have the opportunity to play on. Looks like a great day of playing on this 6 mile course.
     I am also fortunate enough to have this event coincide with a week I have my son. I am extremely excited to have my 6 year old son be there to finally watch dad race. I have been wanting him to come watch me but for many reasons it has not happened and that made dad sad. So now I am on top of the world. 
     The plus to this race is that it has a kid mini mud run. I talked to my son about it and he is super excited to try one of these out. We have been running together to train up to running one mile. And these last two weeks he was running a mile each day for 5 days for a school event so he is ready to go.
     I also told my son that because he was signed up to the kids race he is also able to do an Easter Egg hunt that will take place in the mud so he is super excited.
     I know I will love watching my son do his thing. Following in dad's muddy foot prints. To have fun and be athletic and will be making dad proud.

Mud Races Arizona 2013

Here is a latest of some of the mud runs happening in Arizona this year. Great way to get a taste of this fun time with a short 3mile race. Other than the Tough Mudder, they are all beginner races. Grab a group of friends and make a team to help each other through. Take a look.

Get 15% Off

What is better than doing a Spartan Race? Doing a Spartan Race and saving money while doing it. Use the link below and use the corresponding code to save on your race when you sign up. I will make sure to use it again when I sign up for my next races.

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60 Minutes Story 2013

This was an interesting story. So I have done the Tough Mudder 3 times. I had done a Spartan but I will do all three lengths. Next on the horizon is the Tough Guy. I think this is the one I originally saw that started me wanting to do these. Sometime after that it would be an intense challenge to try the Death Race. Might need to get a team together for that one.

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