Monkey Bar Obstacle Training Exercises

I am most afraid of failing the monkey bars (and I probably will)... and found this video which shows some exercises to do on a chin up bar to prepare for them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZeVRdAW5nw

An interesting video I found regarding Tough Mudder.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7HE2O4Japw&feature=fvwp&NR=1

Group Workout

It seems the good weather is upon us so I think its time we all got together for a group workout, (those of us that are geographically close anyways). This might take a bit to put together so lets start talking about it now. I think the Nelvana/Toonbox area is our best bet. A lot of you are there already or at least close. Zurbrigg is pretty far but I reckon the jog from London to Toronto would be a good little warmup. I'm suggesting we do the Tough Mudder routine twice through, (if we can). You'll all need to bring your weights. If you don't have some, I have extra I can bring. Alicia, I can pick up yours because carrying those 80lb dumb bells to work is bothersome. I'm open for suggestions as far as location. You guys know the location better than me.

What would work best for folks? Lunch hour, after work, weekends, never? Let me know so we can plan. I would suggest a wednesday noon hour to get things started. Maybe the 28th or the 4th?

On a side note I ran a 10km the other day and had my best time ever, (45:05). Here is the Run Keeper link: http://runkeeper.com/user/ElChan/activity/76806412

I was super happy and surprised at my time. Even though, as my lovely wife stated, I am older. Maybe not quite as old as she mentioned but it goes to show that you can always improve. That being said, the next day my legs ached and I complained like and old man.

Cross-Training Like It's 1994

It's been a couple of years, but I dusted off my Rollerblades last week and have since taken them for a couple of skates around the city. Okay, maybe it isn't the "cool" thing to do anymore, but it's low impact (unless you fall) and still a heck of a lot of fun! As an added bonus it's a great core workout. It forces you to work a lot of those muscle you forgot existed and I'm told it great for developing a sculpted backside.

My lower legs have been in a world of hurt from running too far last weekend (stupid soleus), and I needed a low impact alternative. Blading was the ticket. I can still get a high intensity cardio workout without destroying my legs. For anyone experiencing shin splits or knee pain from too much running I highly recommend it. For the rest of the summer I will be alternating between running and blading.

Rollerblade 22.5km (1:06:11)

Rollerblade 28.25km (1:22:46)

Someone wants to join our team but we have 20 people. Hmmm

Sheldon, one of the lighters at March, asked me about Tough Mudder and seemed interested in joining our team. He was talking to Alicia about it and he got all excited! (thanks Alicia) BUT we have 20 registered members now. Just checked.

So do we hold fast and true to our 20 person limit?
Should we consider splintering our group into two come Aug 19th as we all have varying levels of speed?(although then everyone can't get Shawn C to pull them up at the half pipe...)

Btw, I totally ran 20k last week total. 10, 4 and 6.

Well, I just finished my last long run before Around the Bay next Sunday.  10km 61min.  I'll do a 5 km durring the week and maybe yoga X (from the P90-X dvds.  Love it!)  On The 25th Kelly and I will be splitting the 30km race. She will do the first 15, I will do the last.  Are you ready Kelly?  I think I am.    On another note, today is Shawns BIRTHDAY!   Wish him a happy 75th!  ;)

Tough Mudder on!

Crystal

Chin up bar at Winners for $16.99

Just bought one and it works great. Cheap too! Found it at the Winners on front street just west of the St. Lawrence Market.

Same as this one - http://www.amazon.com/CAP-Barbell-Pull-Up-Bar/dp/B001VNPIYS