Hey!
Racing competitively in Spartan Races requires a lot of time. At first I stuck with my normal routine of 2 days on one day off. I mostly hit the gym and only went on a run a couple days a week. After the Boise Sprint, in June 2016, I knew I had to change things up. Not only did I increase the number of workouts per week, but I also included two a day workouts. As a student I have always been skeptical of two a days. But after doing it for awhile now, it has really helped my performance. In the longer workouts I would have to pace myself to make sure I would finish strong. But now I can split them up into two and increase the intensity in each. Below is the routine.
The Routine
Monday
Morning= HIIT workout
Afternoon= Sandbag workout
Tuesday
Morning= 30-60 minute Run
Wednesday
Morning= HIIT workout or 30-60 minute Run
Afternoon= Lift workout
Thursday
Morning= Hill sprints with sandbag, bucket, or none
Friday
Morning= HIIT workout
Afternoon= Sandbag workout
Saturday
Morning= 30-120 minute Run
Sunday
Foam Roll, Stretch, and Meditate
Sample Workouts
Here is a list of some of my workouts. Each one is linked.
Wrap-up
Overall this routine can be pretty time consuming. I do stretch everyday and try to foam roll and meditate as well, but on Sunday I just make sure that I do an extra long session of each to take care of my body and mind. Also, I take epsom salt baths every night after a two a day workout. This routine can be very taxing on the body so make sure to ease into it. I hope you enjoy!
Mitch
