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Turf Guy 10K in 1 month!

  • 05-10-2012 12:38pm
    #1
    rolexeagle1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,748 ✭✭✭


    hey guys,

    So i've opted in with my mates to the the Turf Guy challenge in aid of Movember this year.

    10 Km run with obstacles, bit of a swim, truddging through mud etc.

    definitely have the strength for the obstacle sections of the course but am worried about my fitness.

    Havent done any proper cardio in a year :eek:. Quite unfit at the moment, 40 minutes kicking the ball about would have me fair worn out.

    Dont wanna be that guy falling behinf in the turf guy challenge.

    Just looking for any tips/pointers you have found to help you back into shape quick.

    Thanks a mill guys. :rolleyes:


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  • #2
    rolexeagle1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,748 ✭✭✭rolexeagle1


    http://www.gaelforceevents.com/turfguy/


  • #3
    Arthurdaly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 753 ✭✭✭Arthurdaly


    Too late to make any serious fitness gain to be honest. It normally takes 7-10 days for the body to realise any gains from a training session.

    Given youv'e not done anything in such a long time you would need to ease yourself back into any training and you do not have that luxury.

    My sister is in the same situation as she is doing a similar event for a bit of craic. My advice to her was to get out and do some miles at a brisk walking pace.


  • #4
    The Lads
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭The Lads


    Mr or Mrs srumball,

    This Educational Video Should give you all the pointer you need..

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EY7lYRneHc

    Yours Sincerly

    The Lads


  • #5
    nice_guy80
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,722 ✭✭✭nice_guy80


    how would you train for something like that?

    ankle weights?


  • #6
    Oryx
    Subscribers Posts: 19,421 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    nice_guy80 wrote: »
    how would you train for something like that?

    ankle weights?
    You replicate what you would do in the race.

    xc running
    hill running
    run through streams and ditches as part of that
    intervals of sprints/crawling/pushups mid run
    bodyweight exercises and plyometrics


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