Every once in a while, I write up a workout that’s designed to be a challenge both physically and mentally. It is these workouts that have the most carryover on race day. Today, I’m going to share a workout that’ll push your body and mind: The 100 Workout.
This workout was created a few years ago when access to a gym was limited, and I spent most of the time working out with only a few sandbags, a wall and the natural surroundings. It is one of the grittiest of workouts I have written and is guaranteed to challenge even the most fit athlete!
The 100 Workout
– You perform each exercise in its full amount before moving onto the next one.
– In between each exercise, RUN a quarter to a half of a mile. If you really want to amp up the mileage, run a full mile in between exercises.
– Make sure to warm-up before beginning this series.
100 Side Bends
Run
100 Burpees
Run
100 Jumping Pull-ups
Run
100 Low Box Jumps (use a ledge if outdoors)
Run
100 Wall Balls*
Run
100 Jumping Jacks
Run
100 Side Kicks
Run
100 Body Weight Squats
Run
100 Push-ups
Run
100 Crunches
Run
* If you do not have a wall to do wall balls, just throw a sandbag up and over a pull-up bar or another similar height structure.
This is the perfect long workout to do before a rest day. Trust me, after this workout you will want a rest day. The key is to pace yourself and take short breaks when needed to get through all the exercises.
That’s the dirt for this week. Next week we tackle more tips to help you succeed on race day!
