Muddy run advice

[Matlins]

Not long now till I do the Retallack Rampage muddy run, any advice of further training other than I'm doing, at present I am doing a few beach runs and cross country runs, I also use the cross trainer ( time permitting) I don't want to over do the training but at the same I do want to be prepared.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Sounds muddy!!!

As long as you are still running three times a week... and keeping up your stamina and strength exercises too on rest days...that is certainly going to help...But...

It is clearly a very tough one... so I found this advice:

1, A running program should be your first stop for building endurance for an obstacle race, if you’re new to running, you can start with a basic 5k or 10k training program, also consider joining a local running group or club to get assistance from more seasoned runners who will help you stay on track with your fitness program.

2, Train on the right terrain

Forget the roads and tarmac. You need to hit the trails and muddy paths to help strengthen the ankles. Don’t avoid the puddles or mud swamps along way and practice jumping across the trails as you go

3, Grip Training

Climbing a rope or jumping over a wall will require significant upper body strength but it will also require you to be able to grip a rope or wall edge as well. Once again, flexed arm hangs and pull-ups will help to a degree, try adding a piece of rope or rolled up towel over a pull-up bar and practice hanging on the two ends or even doing pull-ups with it. That is one of the best grip workouts ever.

4, Climbing Training

Build core strength in your arms, chest back with tricep dips. Sit on the edge of a chair, place your hands by your sides, inhale as you push up, exhale as you lower yourself down. Try two sets of five, building to three sets of ten.

5, Balance Beams and Tight Ropes Training

Find a curb or long beam you can walk or run across to practice balance on a log as all our obstacle courses have a balance portion. Look at the end of the balance beam and run/walk to it. Do not look straight down as that can interfere with your ability to stay on the balance log. Often overlooked but balance is directly linked to core strength, try sit ups, start with ten and repeat three times, build up to thirty and repeat five times.

Rather you than me

[Matlins Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you for your advice, i'll certainly take this into consideration.