I've always wanted to finish an ironman and this year I've finally had the opportunity to train for one. Unfortunately going to an official ironman races is a huge pain in the ass. The timing doesn't work out (I need to do this before restarting clinic rotations in my residency, i.e. July 2016), they would take tons of time in travel (I've got a 14 month old at home) and they are expensive ($1300 registration fee!). So I've decided to set up my own race, the SOLOMAN.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Day 140

Workout:
"300" workout
For time:
25 Pull Ups
50 Deadlifts 135#
50 Push Ups
50 Box Jumps 24"
50 Floor Wipers 135#
50 DB Clean and Jerk 35#
15 Pull Ups

Results:
22m45s

Notes:
This is a much talked about workout because the actors in the movie "300" did it.  It's hyped up as some terrible challenge but it's really not all that bad.  Floor wipers are the most challenging part.

Other News:
I wrote to Joe Decker, last years Death Race winner, asking for advice and I got the following response:

Foot wear can certainly be an issue especially when your feet get wet. I brought 2 pairs of Salomon XT Wings, worked great! This year I'm bringing 3 pairs. Change your shoes! Bring a good pack too. I'm bringing a special forces 2500cu.in. pack. Train overnight, carrying heavy shit, get dehydrated and hungry and you're on your way! Just think of the dumbest most miserable stuff you can and do it at midnight. That's what I'm doing. Hope this helps! Look forward to meeting you!
What a nice guy!
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