spatzcat Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 what's more important for training for an obstacle course run, muscular endurance, or muscular strength? I would guess endurance, so I should switch my routine up to high reps low weight?BUT, If I am training for a 5k, - couch to 5k, should I stick to my 5x5 with the 5k training? Quote Never let your fear decide your fate. Link to comment
notanartmajor Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 5k training shouldn't be so strenuous that it throws off your lifting. Now if you're out for a marathon you'll have to reconsider your plan, but there ought not be any problems here. Quote Link to comment
Waldo Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 At first 5K training might throw things off, but once you get in the groove of things its no big deal, 5K is a pretty short run. It should be significantly less tiring than a weight lifting session. Quote currently cutting battle log challenges: 21,20, 19,18,17,16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 don't panic! Link to comment
spatzcat Posted March 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 ok. I have 4 more weeks of what I am currently doing....and then, the fun begins.! Quote Never let your fear decide your fate. Link to comment
bigm141414 Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 If it is like other obstacle runs I have heard about, there is a lot of waiting at the obstacles so plenty of time to rest. They aren't all out 5ks. Best of luck though! Quote "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
aj_rock Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Wait, is it a 5k obstacle run?Meh, it shouldn't affect your training either way I guess... I'll see myself out Quote Why must I put a name on the foods I choose to eat and how I choose to eat them? Rather than tell people that I eat according to someone else's arbitrary rules, I'd rather just tell them, I eat healthy. And no, my diet does not have a name.My daily battle log! Link to comment
spatzcat Posted March 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 I get pretty serious about things though. And I blow things out of proportion. I'm pretty sure I could walk into it with no training like 70% of the people will, but how the hell is that fun? Nah, I'll over do it, train like it's the end of the world. That's my style. lol. Quote Never let your fear decide your fate. Link to comment
bigm141414 Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 I get pretty serious about things though. And I blow things out of proportion. I'm pretty sure I could walk into it with no training like 70% of the people will, but how the hell is that fun? Nah, I'll over do it, train like it's the end of the world. That's my style. lol.Learn to leap frog over your competition for extra difficulty Quote "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
This is Seth Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 I'm "training" for the zombie obstacle 5k myself. And by "training", I mean recruiting a meat tank off of fitocracy to run interference for me.As for real training, I haven't changed anything from the norm. I run a 5k or greater distance once a week and stick with my usual 5x5 lifting routine. I don't think there is anything too extreme in these things that would require me to train at hurdles or climbing rope or long jump or fencing or moonwalking or anything... Quote You ever see those guys who look like they totally used to be in shape? I'm working to get back to that... Link to comment
The Tin Man Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 I'm "training" for the zombie obstacle 5k myself. And by "training", I mean recruiting a meat tank off of fitocracy to run interference for me.As for real training, I haven't changed anything from the norm. I run a 5k or greater distance once a week and stick with my usual 5x5 lifting routine. I don't think there is anything too extreme in these things that would require me to train at hurdles or climbing rope or long jump or fencing or moonwalking or anything...First: I wouldn't worry about C25K interfering with 5x5.Next: The level of running training vs strength vs strength endurance depends on what race it is. I've heard, like bigm, that there can be lots of waiting in line at the obstacles. But the zombie 5ks would have a lot more jog/sprint than some of the others where you could go pretty steady-state between obstacles. Do you know what the obstacles are? Quote The Tin Man: Cyborg Ranger Tin Man's Out of Date Epic Quest I am what I do. Link to comment
spatzcat Posted March 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 it's the zombie 5K....not sure what the obstacles are...but from what I see, it's a giant haystack, a rope climb.....that sort of thing. sprinting in between.... Quote Never let your fear decide your fate. Link to comment
bigm141414 Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 ....not sure what the obstacles are...]ZOMBIES!!!!!!!!!!! Shambling hoards of undead! Quote "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
Corbab Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 it's the zombie 5K....not sure what the obstacles are...but from what I see, it's a giant haystack, a rope climb.....that sort of thing. sprinting in between....I'm not familiar with C25K, but you might want to consider some sprinting, especially if you plan on doing that in the race. Get a fair distance (500m-1k) and run it at a few seconds below your 5k pace three or four times. If you're looking for variety on running days, try a sprint/bodyweight circuit. They can be pretty grueling, and it helps you get used to the endurance/power combination. Quote Never think of pain or danger or enemies a moment longer than is necessary to fight them. -Ayn Rand Amongst those less skilled you can see all this energy escaping through contorted faces, gritted teeth and tight shoulders that consume huge amounts of effort but contribute nothing to achieving the task. Link to comment
sandymac Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 For obstacle runs, it's usually a good idea to train by adding intervals into your workout. Essentially, that's what the obstacles will be mimicking - an anaerobic insertion into an otherwise fairly normal/simple run with friends... at least in my experience. You'll want to raise your anaerobic threshold (the point where you just can't take it anymore) so that when you come across a big bale of hay, you can find it in you to scramble/jump over it or what have you.For example, if you're into functional training, try adding some plyometric supersets into your routine as such:-squats, jump squats-jumping jacks, tuck jumps-side lunges, skater jumps-pushups, burpees-mountain climbers, squat thrustsDo each set for a minute (so, 30 sec for each exercise), and repeat 3 times. This is all after any strength training you'd like to do of course.Just a suggestion! Quote Link to comment
oystergirl Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 My sister=in=law does those national mud races dressed as a super girl...she places quite well with her partner but all she does weekly is bike a bit, swim and run....Not sure this is the same thing, but if you have been consistent with doing some muscle exercises and some running, you should be fine...now, for the zombies...watch zombie land and remember to always double tap! Quote The real world is bizarre enough for me....Blue Oyster Cult! Oystergirl: Bad Assed Lightcaster (aka wizard!) STR: 2 | DEX: 3 | CON: 3 | STA: 2 | WIS: 4 | CHA: 5 Oystergirl's Bad Ass Lightcaster Wicked Rocking Adventure Challenge! Come visit my wicked rocking Nerd Fitness blog! Link to comment
spatzcat Posted March 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 I don't run. I've never ran before. Elliptical yes, but that's a whole different world. I have some muscular endurance, but not near what I'd like to have. I've been concentrating on strength, but I really like your suggestions sandymac, I think this is a great idea. Quote Never let your fear decide your fate. Link to comment
Loren Wade Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Having done the Tough Mudder, I'd very much say endurance. Strength is important too, but you can't finish without endurance. Quote lobro's a druid? twitter | fb Link to comment
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