Ultimate Obstacle Race Training Crush the World's Toughest Courses

by Stewart, Brett

• ISBN13: 9781612431048
• ISBN10: 1612431046
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-12-11
• Publisher: Ulysses Press

Summary

First-ever guide to America's hot new fitness challenge — hardcore, extreme obstacle courses Crawl face down in mud. Slog knee-deep in frigid water. Leap through walls of fire. Hurl teammates up and over tall barricades. Extreme obstacle courses offer thrill-seekers a new kind of fast-paced fitness adventure that goes far beyond older events like marathons and triathlons. With step-by-step instructions and extensive course summaries, the training program in this book gives readers the ability to develop the full-body physical strength and fearless mental endurance needed to conquer every obstacle on any course. Modeled on Special Forces training blueprints, obstacle course events have attracted millions of participants over the past ten years. Their popularity continues to surge: in 2012, over 100 events are scheduled across the United States, Canada, and Britain, ranging from kid-friendly short sprints to the extreme 48-hour Spartan Death Race. In this one-of-a-kind book, the authors, veteran obstacle course racers, show readers how to gain the fitness, dexterity, and confidence needed for course challenges such as mud slopes, climbing ropes, and log hauls. Covering all the major obstacles and providing tips about race-specific events like Tough Mudder’s “Electroshock Therapy” and the Muddy Buddy bicycle sprints, this book is a must for anyone looking for instruction and inspiration to release their inner champion.

Author Biography

Brett Stewart is a personal trainer and writer. He lives in Phoenix, AZ.

Table of Contents

Overview	p. 5
Introduction	p. 6
About This Book	p. 9
What is an Obstacle Race or Mud Run?	p. 11
The History Behind OB/Mud Events	p. 15
Why The Hell Would You Do an Obstacle Race?	p. 19
Frequently Asked Questions	p. 21
Gear Guide	p. 26
Events	p. 30
Obstacle Races, Mud Runs, & Extreme Challenges	p. 31
Obstacle Races: Are You Tough Enough?	p. 33
Mud Runs: Let's Get Dirty!	p. 43
Women-Only Events	p. 47
Partners/Buddies: It Takes Two	p. 49
Theme-Based Events: Play Your Part in an Adventure	p. 53
Events for the Kids	p. 58
Extreme: Only the Strongest Will Survive	p. 62
Training	p. 68
Prepare To Dominate All Obstacles	p. 69
Strength Workout: Moving Stuff	p. 71
Dexterity Workout: Moving Your Body Over, Under, Across, & Through Obstacles	p. 82
Speed & Endurance Workout: Explosive Speed, Power, & Endurance to Torch the Course	p. 102
Mental Preparation: What the Hell are You Thinking?	p. 109
Getting Your Body Ready to Compete	p. 112
Training Grounds	p. 126
Getting Ready to Race	p. 129
Appendix	p. 132
Warm-Ups & Stretches	p. 142
Photo Credits	p. 148
Index	p. 149
Acknowledgments	p. 151
About the Author	p. 152
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