My plan for the first couple months of Tough Mudder Training

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    Mudder Mike
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    I am trying to go from “zero to hero” and complete the Tri-State Tough Mudder in October. For those that don't know its a 10-12 mile obstacle course. Lots of mud, upper body strength is a must, and it looks like alot of fun.There was a point in time when I was almost 300lbs and I have managed to get my weight down to under 200lbs, but now I am looking to build strength and burn fat. CarbNite seems like the perfect solution. Here is my plan for the next 2-3 months, as a way to gain some strength and burn fat. I will re-evaluate ofter the initial few month to focus on my weak spots and maybe start some endurance training and even specific training. Critiques are welcome and I love suggestions to improve.CarbNite Workout PlanMonday - SSTuesday - OffWednesday - SSThursday - OffFriday - SS - CarbNiteSaturday - HIITSunday HIITNo food past 7pm - Bulletproof Coffee for breakfast12-14 hour fastHIIT no more than 20 minutesStarting Strength - Squat, Press, Deadlift and Bech Press as prescribed with the addition of some bicep curls, dips and rows until I can do pull-ups. 3x5 on all except Deads which are 1x5 - Warm-up as prescribed per the program.A - Squat, Press, Dead Lift, Rows, Dips, CurlsB - Squat, Beanch, Dead Lift, Rows, Dips, CurlsWeek 1 - ABAWeek 2 - BABWeek 3 - ABAWeek 4 - ...HIIT Days - Sa/Su - two days following CarbNite8 week starter program - will adjust as needs past initinal 8 weeksWeeks 1-2 HITT - 1:4, high:low:15 sprint followed by 1:00 jog x11:15 blas at the endWeeks 3-4 HITT - 1:2, high:low:30 sprint followed by 1:00 jog x11:30 blast at the endWeeks 5-6 HITT - 1:1, high:low:30 sprint followed by :30 jog  x12:30 blast at the endWeeks 7-8 HITT - 2:1, high:low:30 sprint followed by :15 jog x25:30 blast at the endPWO Shake - M,W,F25g whey5g creatine5g leucine1/3 can coconut milkwaterResistance Training Days - M/W/FWake at 5:30 am - BF CoffeeGym 6-8, PWO Shake before shower9:30am-ish Breakfast - Eggs/Bacon cooked in coconut oil/olive oil/grassfed butter - maybe leftover dinner1:30pm-ish Lunch - Generally 8-10oz animal protein, salad with EVOO/Balsamic, nuts6pm-ish Dinner - Generally 8-10oz animal protein, salad with EVOO/Balsamic, nutsULC Days - T/Th/Sa/SuWake at 7am - BF Coffee9:30am - Breakfast - Eggs/Bacon cooked in coconut oil/olive oil/grassfed butter - maybe leftover dinner1pm - Lunch - Generally 8-10oz animal protein, salad with EVOO/Balsamic, nuts6pm - Dinner - Generally 8-10oz animal protein, salad with EVOO/Balsamic, nutsSnackingIf I find myself hungry between meals I plan to use small amunts of protein (think beef jerky) and maybe some cheese to get me until my next meal. I find that if I eat low carb, moderate protein, and high fat I am not all that hungry between meals. CarbNiteWake at 5:30 am - BF CoffeeGym 6-8, PWO Shake before shower9:30am-ish Breakfast - Eggs/Bacon cooked in coconut oil/olive oil/grassfed butter - maybe leftover dinner1:30pm-ish Lunch - Generally 8-10oz animal protein, salad with EVOO/Balsamic, nuts4pm - Dinner 1 - Meat, higher carb veggies (squash, carrots, potato, etc), rice6pm - Snack - 2 overripe bananas with some nut butter and chocolate8pm - Dinner 2 - GF Pizza or the like, maybe some pasta with protein and veggies10pm - Bedtime Snack - Ice Cream, yes please

    #143690

    15er
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    i have a done a few mudders..you're definitely going to want to add in some stair master or step mill to your routine! especially tabatas.

    #143691

    Mudder Mike
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    i have a done a few mudders..you're definitely going to want to add in some stair master or step mill to your routine! especially tabatas.

    I definitely plan on it after an initial stage of building strength and leaning out a bit.In reading about the events everyone says that they wish they had run more hills. I love hiking so I foresee running up every hill I come across. Thanks for the input!Mike

    #143692

    Tony Snow
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    Yeah, I have my first TM in June here in Socal, and I was thinking about doing the Tri State in October.  I ran my first obstacle race in December (Spartan 5K), and yes hills were a killer.  I currently do my HIIT by running hill sprints, to prepare me for my Super Spartan in April followed by the June TM.  What strength training protocol are you following?  Have you looked into 5/3/1?

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