This time last year me and one of my clients Cheryl, were in full training mode for the Obstacle Race World Championships, that were being held at Nuclear Races.
It seems like a lifetime ago now, especially as this years races have been cancelled.
We’re half way through the year now and it got me thinking about why I train and exercise and what I’m training for now.
Previously all of my training was building towards races and focusing on different obstacles that would appear on a course.
I’m sure most of you in the Obstacle Racing scene will have over the last few weeks been hearing non stop about the Obstacle Course Racing World Championships.
If you haven’t and wonder what it is all about, it’s an amazing event where countries from all over the world come together to celebrate and test themselves amongst some of the great OCR athletes out there.
Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) is a great way to challenge your fitness whether you’re looking to take part in your first OCR or are a seasoned racer.
At our Personal Training Studio in West Bridgford, Nottingham we have many clients who want to improve their strength and fitness and take part in our OCR Training Programme.
Some of you may have seen my training videos and making the most of training outside and using the boys swing frame in the garden to practise my pull ups and grip strength work.
I’m sure loads of you think this is crazy training in this weather, but for me it marks the start of my next goal.
This weekend saw me take on my first Spartan Race. Despite the very hot weather which pretty much meant any type of running or jogging was out of the question, I loved it.
It's been a busy few weeks with all of us at Fundamental Sports and Fitness.
This week, I have a challenge for you and it'll keep you busy over the Christmas break.
Some of you may have heard about how I got into coaching, many think its because I love sport and competing, which yes that is a big reason.
You might have seen some of my videos last week about me starting training and having a Biomechanics assessment completed by Tiff at Ridefit Academy, if you want to find out more check out some of the videos I've done and if you're looking to be able to move better, drop me a message.
Who has seen the exciting news yesterday, when it was announced that the Obstacle Course Racing World Championships is going to be held in the UK for 2018!
Ever felt like you've been hit by a train after a race?
I took part in Mud7 at the weekend, what an amazing event and boy does my body know about it. I eyed up this race last year and had it on my radar as a goal to complete this year.
I'm sure most of you want to look and feel good when your racing and taking part in an event.
This week I'm going to tell you a story, all about whether you perceive yourself as being strong or weak.
Over the weekend and epic bunch of ladies took part in The Suffering Race aiming to get LEGEND status.
Wow its been a scorcher the last few days.
It's that time of the month where I set you guys a challenge to do.
What a weekend!
Its a hot topic this week in the obstacle racing world.
How was your weekend, how many of you were at Tough Guy?
The pictures and videos look good, hearing about people getting stuck in the car park at the end not so good.
One of my clients Cheryl, has been taking part in the 6 Week Blast Programme was there at the weekend, I'm looking forward to seeing her tonight in the session and hearing all about it as well as her showing off her medal to everybody.
I have recovered from my race and the the bruises have finally gone down, my legs no longer look like they have been kicked.