SPARTAN RACE

On June 4, 2011 I took on one of the hardest events I have ever participated in. This wasn't just an ordinary 5K and mere morals do. This was the Spartan Race. Not only was there rough terrain and drastic elevation changes but there was also obstacles and events that you had to complete in order to continue. From jumping over pits of fire to carrying a home depot bucket up a very very steep hill to crawling in mud with barb wire overhead for 100 yards wasn't enough I also had to throw spears and run to 3 Spartan warriors in order to finish the race.
Well, the hardest part of the race was definitely going up all the hills there were some points where I was walking in order o catch my breath and be able to continue. Another difficult part was the pentaly for missing the spear throw which was 30 burpees and right after those having to crawl 100 yards through mud. Ended up finishing with a time of 56 minutes which was 23 minutes behind the winner. I cannot complain about the time with the amount of walking I did but definitely want to try it again and try and do better but I was satisfy with the performance knowing I didn't not what I was getting into.

ALWAYS A GOOD LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Today, I just went into the gym for a recovery workout focusing on low intensity and hip opening movement. Just didn't want to sit around all day, I wanted to get the blood flowing. So I did:

WORKOUT
Warmed up with a 2 minute row at a leisurely pace
The exercise I did were done 3 sets of 15 at my own pace, nothing timed
- pull-ups
- 45lb kettlebell swings
- GHD sit ups
- Glute Ham Raise
- Push-ups

PERSONAL
Weight: haven't weighed myself this weekend have to wait and see tomorrow
Hours of Sleep: 8 + 1.5 hour nap
NOTE: Getting ready for my next race which is next weekend. this race is very similar to the Spartan Race but I dont think the difficult with be as hard but I won't know until I finish it on Saturday. Still going to workout this week and continue my training for the Beast of the East. But Until Then, Cheers!