I was browsing Facebook a few weeks ago and saw pictures of some of friends covered in mud with big cheesy grins on their faces. They had just participated in an obstacle course race and for some reason, I was inspired to do the same. I started doing research on different races and found the Warrior Dash. It’s not anywhere near as difficult as the Tough Mudder, but it’s a great place to start, especially when you know you’re going to get a Viking hat and a beer at the end of the race. As much as I love my current workout routine (more on that in a future post), I knew it wasn’t going to properly prepare me for the series of obstacle courses I’d have to face. So I printed off the their handy dandy training schedule. Wowzers! If you’re looking to get in shape, but don’t want to add the monthly expense of a gym membership to your budget, here’s an inexpensive, at home workout courtesy of Tommy Hoke and the Warrior Dash.
What you’ll need:
Running or cross training shoes
Jump rope
Chair
Stop watch (or a cell phone with a stop watch feature)
Yoga mat
Access to a staircase
Calendar
On your calendar, list out the workouts and rest days for the full 12 weeks. Notice your workouts will intensify as the weeks go along. Runs get longer. Rest between circuits becomes shorter and you will do more rotations over time. Note these on your calendar! Make sure you allot enough time each day for your workout, no excuses. Once you’ve mastered these workouts, do one of two things to avoid a plateau: A) add weights to the exercises in the circuit, or B) move up to the next Warrior level.
Whether you decide to compete in a race in the future or if you’re just looking to do something different with your workout, find the Warrior in you!
-The Sassy Gal
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