Sunday, September 22, 2013

Running & Dashing Prior To An Obstacle Course Race

By Rob Sutter


Preparing for the most intense of an obstacle course race, it's clear that there is a lot of work that is going to be put into place. Many will agree that this is one of the most intense forms of exercise you can imagine. That being said, you have to make sure that you prepare for this level of competition and there are a few ways in which many racers do so. Between rest and actual physical exertion, preparation is definitely going to be different from one person to the next.

To many, preparing for an obstacle course race means that you will go about running beforehand. It's possible that you're going to be working to make the most of any kind of event, Spartan Race being just one name to consider. You may think that increasing your adrenaline through prior exertion is for the best, which is something that I cannot argue with much. After all, it is a method that most people are comfortable with and it's one frame of mind that deserves respect.

When you're preparing for a race, though, you should think about the aspect of rest, too. What if you're working hard during a race and you feel as though you're going to collapse from exhaustion? This may not be a case of you having the utmost amount of nourishment as much as not sleeping as much the night before. Always make sure that you've rested well so that you may be able to work well in this type of race, keeping aware of your surroundings all the while.

Ultimately, either choice is going to come down to the actual competition you're in and I feel as though a race of this caliber can become immensely draining for those who are ill-prepared for it. For example, did you know that there's a good chance that you're going to have to trek through mud and amongst flames en route to the goal? It's definitely one of the more trying events you can think of. This means that training and rest alike are needed more than ever.

Of course, there seems to be a conflict as to which element is more important than the other. Is it more important to get as much rest in as possible so that you'll feel refreshed for the event to come? Is it a case of training beforehand for a set amount of time so that you will be able to perform better, in theory? This is all up to you so make sure that you understand which procedure is best so that, later on, you will be able to make the most of any athletic event.




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