Last year’s Spartan Saturday was such as success that we decided to bring it back. From now till July 16, the 9am class on Saturdays will be focusing on training for the Spartan Race Sprint event Sunday, July 17. It will be a 5km event that should take around 30-70 mins to complete. There is a Groupon for this for $49 and is good for another 5 days. Regular price is $90. Team Shinobi will be running in the open division at the 10:30am heat on Sunday.
Members who aren’t interested in participating in the Spartan Race can still train with the class on Saturdays.
Spartan Race 2015 where yours truly is beating out coach Suavek at the rope climb
-Harvey
This is where we recap the the picture or video that got the most views, likes, or comments of the week. Ashley, MD, and JD all hitting PRs together.
The hardest metcon this week was no doubt Monday’s lactic acid building, row, clean, burpee-kettlebell grindfest split into 3 minute intervals of pure suck.
Everyone except Chloe had partners in their heats to pace off of and to take the attention and pressure off of them. Chloe was the odd one out and had to go solo in her heat. Going in the last heat, and competing when all eyes are on you can be scary and intimidating, especially when burpees are involved. Chloe’s mental and physical toughness came through like a champ. She focused on her task and grinded the burpees on her own while not giving in to the pressure. Quitting was not an option for her. That earns her Shinobi Performance of the Week. Congrats Chloe!
Coach’s Comment – “She hated doing burpees on her own but she did it anyway. It was awesome. She grinded it out.” Coach Rich on Chloe’s performance
Chloe with the sledge
Shinobi Performance of the Week is sponsored by Ninja Wraps