Pithy title right? Well, it just so happens to be my opinion that challenges like 50 days of pushups or 25 days of sit-up’s are stupid and based in zero physiological benefit. Of course, if you’re idea of good health is overtraining one part of your body while ignoring the rest  then go for it! On today’s podcast Russ and I discuss these challenges and even offer you a challenge of our own!

Items we discuss on today’s packed show include:

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• Challenges: 100 pull up’s a day, 50 sit up’s a day, 100 days, 100 runs
  
• Winter coming to a close….hopfully. Getting gear ready for the spring.
  
• Brick Workouts – Specific – Race day Prep
  
• 100 days of Runsmart…that’s smart.
  
• 100 seems to be the theme – Bob Timke & the Great Lakes 100 Mile Tri Series
  
• Tour of Sufferlandia
  
• Slowtwitch vs. fast twitch recruitment
  
• Efforts over distance
  
• Training for specificity
  
• Bevan Docherty – Olympic to IM Champ
  

During the podcast (see play bar below or subscribe) Russ says, “Hey, lets make a fitness challenge that works!” So, while we love creating things we’ve not had a chance to make up a formal document or formal contest. What we will tell you is that Amrita and Once Again Nut Butter have both stepped up to provide an award for someone who completes the whole thing. Russ has already started and to get involved all you need to do is head over to our Du You Tri Facebook group and get started. Russ has some great videos with a whole bunch of exercises to make you a more well rounded (not in the belly) athlete! Oh yea, you can start now but make sure you start from the beginning AND SIMPLY leave Russ a comment to qualify.

PRIZES:

So far we have prizes from Amrita, The Great Lakes 100 Mile Tri and Once Again Nut Butter! Russ keeps adding more. Get on board!

Again, we want to thank our awesome sponsors Once Again Nut Butter and Amrita Health Foods. Russ and Keith are big believers in fueling with whole foods. Amrita bars and Once Again Nut butters allow us to do that while we race as well as support our everyday nutrition. Check out their websites for more information on where to purchase these products.

Join our DuYouTri Facebook community. We have a lot of fun there and give away free stuff!

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