Obstacle Course Training for everyone!

So I've been involved with OCR (obstacle course racing) since 2011, and I really love the sport. I raced for fun and competitively from about 2011 to late 2014 (early 2015), and then after that I decided to focus on the media side of things (Check out my OCRTUBE project). I've seen this little sport grow from nothing into the fastest growing sport in the world. With that being said, more and more people are getting excited about going out and participating in the many events happening all over the globe.

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My OCR Achievement from 2011-2014/15

Can anyone participate without any training? Absolutely! It happens all the time, just like people running 5K's and even half marathon running events. But trust me when I tell you this, most of these people, if given a chance to do it all over again, they would have trained and prepared for it to have a better experience, and experience is everything!

My very FIRST Mud Run

Warrior Dash Carolinas - 2011

When I did my first "MUD RUN" in 2011, I just finished doing a couple workout programs and was pretty much in the best shape of my life, so it really made me fall in love with the sport. If I hadn't been in the shape that I was in, I don't think I would've had a good time. The workouts that I did back then, and still do today is P90X, just good ole functional fitness. After my first mud run which was a Warrior Dash (R.I.P. Warrior Dash), I started developing a passion for running. So with my P90X and Insanity workouts mixed with occasional running, to my surprise, I began to achieve TOP 10 overall at some races, and TOP 3 in my age group.

1st Place AG, 7th Overall at Dirty Foot - 2012

First Spartan Workout in Tampa, FL with Joe Desena - 2013

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Things have changed with training these days, and although my workouts can still work, it is better to incorporate these workouts with more specific OCR training methods, especially if you want an edge.

OCR Legend Hobie Call and I - Superhero Scramble FL 2013

Do you have to do OCR specific training to participate in obstacle racing events? Again no, but I highly recommend doing a hybrid workout (EX. a P90X or TRX program combined with OCR training) or just a full on OCR specific program depending on your goals, which brings me to what this post is all about =)

I have partnered with a couple influential people in the OCR training space, and one of those amazing people being Sarah Pozdol. I'll also admit that I have never beat her at a Spartan Race in my years of racing. I came very close at a Spartan Race in Mississippi USA, but I slipped off the Z Wall Obstacle and she was able to get a good distance from me while I was doing my 30 burpees. That was my closest that I ever got to actually beating her at an obstacle race, she's a beast. And not only that, she is a professional when it comes to the science of the sport. She is the creator of OCRTraining.com, the most complete obstacle course training program out there. Sarah has the experience, the passion and the knowledge. I would not be writing this post if I didn't believe in what she does. She is really focused on helping people fall in love with the sport, because just like her and I, the sport of OCR has changed our lives!

Sarah Pozdol and I - Illinois USA 2017

Why choose the OCR Breakdown - OCRTraining.com Program? 

Well, there are many options now. And as the sport grows and more people begin to promote their methods of strategy, there will always be the method of functionality, foundation, and science. Yes, someone can teach you how to do an obstacle rig, or how to carry a sandbag, but learning the reasons for the techniques and modifications will help you progress even faster than people who don't care about the how and why. It's like when I went to school to become a Chef many years ago. Yes, anyone can cook, but to go to school and learn the science behind the proper ways of culinary arts helped me to better understand how to use a variety of ingredients from around the world. It's the science. There's a difference between a cook at a Mom and Pop cafe and McDonald's versus a Chef at a Michelin Star Rated Restaurant. So why all the mumbo jumbo? Well, it's your choice whether you want to learn or just do, if you want to excel, or just stay at the same level. I don't know about you, but not excelling or not wanting to be better at something is just NOT HUMAN.

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What's it all about?

If you've read this far, that means you may be interested and serious about training for your first obstacle race, or becoming a better athlete. The OCR Breakdown Training provides 4 weeks of educational content, and 13 weeks of fitness training, all to improve strength, speed, agility, run mechanics, breathing, and mobility on the course. For the cost of a Crossfit Membership, you can own the whole training program and use it for life. Here is a quick video, and if you are interested in creating a better experience for you on the course, then I highly recommend this training from my friend Sarah, you will not regret it! =)

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P90X Anywhere!!!

I've been doing P90X for over 7 years now. I do it from home, the gym, outdoors, hotels and in groups! People always ask me about my workouts, and yes..I am open to all workouts, but what has worked for me all these years with my obstacle racing, traveling, hiking and running has always been the classic and simple P90X, nothing fancy....just good old weight lifting and running.

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What`people do not know is that P90X can be modified to everyone! It doesn't matter about your surroundings, or your fitness level, and its all about being functional. P90X is definitely not a "cookie cutter" workout as some people say it is. Yes, you can follow the workout DVD's or streaming workouts, and even then, you can still modify the workouts. You can even message someone like me who can help you learn how to use P90X at the gym, outdoors, or how to also integrate with your other workouts.

 I owe SO MUCH to this program, and I don't ever see myself not doing P90X. With hundreds of workouts already available from this program and through Beachbody on Demand, and more coming out every year, trust me...you will not ever run out of exercises =) Join me sometime or ask me how to try some workouts for FREE! But I'll have you know, free doesn't mean easy =)

Here's a quick video of my friend German and I doing a modified P90X Chest, Shoulders and Tri workout outside with no weights. Still kicked our butts!!

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Choosing the Best Workout for You

It's a popular question that I hear all the time, "Arnel, which workout should I do?"

It may become daunting in the very beginning, I know....because it was for me as well, but if I were to give you one piece of advice as far as trying to find the best workout FOR YOU, and your goals, this is what it would be:

"Ask someone who will be completely honest with you, and is not focused on just selling what they have to offer"

As a Full Time Online Beachbody Coach for 6 years now, I give recommendations all the time. The people who come to me for the most part know that I am a Beachbody Coach, and I let them know right off the bat that my suggestions are based on my experience as a Beachbody Coach, and what I've done.

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I say this because I want to be truthful with my customers. I want to be honest and let them know that yes, there are plenty of other programs and workouts out there, but what I offer is specifically Beachbody Workout related.

Most of the people that I am surrounded by are athletes and individuals who participate in extreme and endurance sports. And although my Beachbody workouts are great for these people, some of them need more specific training to help them towards a more targeted goal.

When I started my fitness journey back in 2010, I started a program called P90X. I chose this program because I wanted to get more lean, lose some weight, and gain my strength back. A few months later, my brother introduced me to obstacle course racing, and the only training that I had was from P90X and another program called Insanity. These two programs helped me become a better runner, and built my foundation as an athlete and awarded me with a handful of podium finishes throughout my ocr career.

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These days, if you are interested in getting on the podium and racing for big money, the training would have to go far beyond just P90X and Insanity. Both programs are great to be incorporated, but the programs alone are not specific to the sport itself in terms of olympic and elite podium finishes. Yes, it's perfect for integration, but not specific. Again, this depends on your goals.

Are you an elite athlete, or training to be in the Olympics? Or are you a beginner to advanced competitor? If you are the latter, than yes, P90X and other Beachbody programs such as Insanity Asylum will definitely be a benefit to your training.

It's great to see some of the top athletes in the world, and learn what they do to train, but it's ridiculous to try to do what they are doing when you are not in peak condition as they are, don't fool yourself.

The best thing to do is first build your foundation. Build up your strength and cardio, and most importantly, learn proper form. I've seen some really good athletes with very poor form. They can run fast, but their exercise game is scary. Before you do a rope climb, make sure that you can do a pull up. Before you do sand bag carries, make sure that you know how to properly pick up weights and put them down. It's about the learning basics, and having patience. Every athlete had to build a solid foundation before they started specific training towards their discipline.

This also goes for anything whether you want to be a dancer, hiker, rock climber, or just want to lose weight. Find a Coach or person who will give you honest advice and will help you build a foundation, and then take it from there.

Beachbody Workouts are not the only workouts out there, just like Crossfit is not the only program that is forging elite fitness. Be cautious when someone tells you that they have the best program, it's a lie because the best program is only the truth if it's the best program for you.

It may take some time to find out which workout would be best for you, and that's ok. As long as you are being active, having fun, and being safe, then you are headed in the right direction. Always make sure that you are listening to your body and leave your ego at home =)

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Being a Beachbody Coach doesn't mean that I only do beachbody workouts. I love fitness in general and I'm willing to try anything, and I have. I have done Crossfit, Martial Arts, Running, Yoga etc. And they've all been great! I am also an adventure filmmaker/videographer and I travel all over the world and film events in some of the most extreme conditions. I run after some of the fastest and strongest athletes in the world, and people always ask me, what type of workouts do you do, and I don't hesitate at all, because for 6 years now, it's been Beachbody Workouts religiously. I don't say this because I market these products as my business, I honestly say this because the programs do work, and I'm proof of that, along with the hundreds of testimonials from my customers which now surpass over 3,000 globally.

Filming the Shale Hill Adventure - Winter 2016, Vermont

So go out there and explore, try different workouts, run some mountains, ask me about getting some FREE beachbody workouts, and just go out there and live your life.

Choosing the best workout for you, is all about choosing YOU. Make a choice to live active, healthy, and happy. Hope to see you soon! =)

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5 Ways P90X Has Benefited Me Other Than Getting Ripped

You've always heard about how P90X has gotten people totally ripped and shredded right? This classic muscle confusion program helped me lose 30 lbs in 90 Days back in 2010, and I haven't looked back. But this post isn't about the health and fitness aspect of P90X, it's about the other fantastic ways it has benefited me.

Now right off the bat, let me tell you that I am a Full-Time Beachbody Coach, and I speak from experience, over 6 years to be exact, so I'm not here to try to sell you on anything. I'm here to simply share what this extreme little workout program by Tony Horton has done for me (in regards to non- health and fitness results) within the past 6 years.

P90X, the non-health and fitness part

1.  I Became More Comfortable At The Gym (ok, this is about health and fitness, but not in regards to direct physical results)

Before P90X, I took a few Crossfit Group Classes, but I was always intimidated by the gym. Why? Because I didn't want to be "that guy" using the gym equipment the wrong way. I didn't want to be "that guy" walking around like a dumb ass trying to figure out which machine did what.

As I became better and better at P90X, I started to learn more about exercise in general, proper form etc. I also learned about modifications, and how to implement certain gym equipment to replace body weight exercises such as push ups. I now love going to the gym and doing my P90X workouts using actual gym equipment. For those of you who think that P90X is just an in-home workout, try doing it at the gym, you'll get your ass kicked. The cool thing is that you can do it anywhere, no gym required.

I've also learned that it's not all about the exercises that are used in the P90X program, it is more about how it is structured. If followed correctly according to your fitness level, you can achieve some massive results. Its by far my GO TO functional fitness workout for everything that I do.

How to do P90X at the Gym

2.  I Learned How To Coach People To Achieve The Same Success That I Achieved

As I mentioned above, the better I became at doing P90X, the more experienced I became. It was easier for me to share my fitness tips and advice with people to help them reach their goals. My P90X success allowed me to open up a Fit Club in downtown Tampa and help over 2,000 local people get off the couch and into a healthier lifestyle, and I'm pretty proud of that =)

Being a P90X graduate of all the P90X workouts such as P90X, P90X2, and P90X3, it has given me more knowledge about how to stay safe while working out, and how to pace yourself to get the best results. P90X isn't just a fitness program, it's truly a lifestyle.

3.  I Became An Entrepreneur

Well, this just kinda happened. I never knew about the business side of P90X and the mastermind company behind it (my affiliate), but as people began asking me for P90X tips and advice, I organically started coaching them (motivating, keeping them accountable, and giving advice) online with challenge groups on facebook, and something magical started happening.....the pay checks just started to come in. No, they weren't big paychecks in the beginning, but it was a little raise that I couldn't get from my current jobs at the time, and that excited me! Extra income mean't paying my bills on time, and having extra money to spend on vacations.

I never thought that my health and fitness journey would ever pay me, let alone be my full time income. It all started with a passion to become better and healthier for my daughter, and now it's become as big as helping thousands of people all over the world.

My P90X Coaching Business Helped Me Start a Cause-Related Media Project That Helps Raise Awareness for Charities Around The World - Check out OCRTUBE.com

If you help enough people become healthy and fit, and you are passionate about truly helping them succeed, this hobby can become pretty lucrative.

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4.  I Can Now Travel The World Freely

This part I really love because if there is one thing thing that comes after God and my family, it's world travel. Being an online P90X Coach allows me to work from anywhere around the world as long as I have an internet connection. Gone are the days where I used to work in a nightclub, or park cars at a hotel, or work graveyards at a casino. I am now completely mobile, and can work my online coaching business from a smartphone or laptop.

My goal is to visit all 196 countries, and if I do, it will be because of P90X, it's crazy right, but it's true!

5.  I Can Help People Become P90X Certified

Last but not least, P90X has not only helped me become a Beachbody Coach to assist people with their health and fitness goals, but I can also help fitness professionals become certified with P90X. Not every fitness professional is open to the Beachbody Coach Opportunity, but what fitness professional wouldn't want to have the most popular fitness program under their belt to teach to their clients. P90X sells itself, it really does! By becoming P90X certified, it will allow you to get clients almost immediately (results will vary) because the company Beachbody spends over $140 million dollars per year on advertising, so all you have to do is tell people that you are P90X Certified. Simple as that!

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And BAM, there you have it!

And you thought that P90X was just a 90 day fitness program right? As of today, there are hundreds of P90X workouts, and more coming through our new digital format called Beachbody on Demand. If you ever wanted to try P90X for free, you can do it now with a 30 Day Free Trial of Beachbody on Demand, click here. You will not only have access to the entire P90X library, but you will also have access to over 500 other workouts worth over $6,000! You see folks, I'm not selling you anything, I'm giving you something for free!! =)

Also, if you would like to join my free P90X Online Accountability Group, give me a buzz right here, and I'll get you all set up with the group via our fitness app, you'll love it! You'll always get me as your Free Coach, and that's not so bad either =)

FREE P90X Hybrid Workout Schedule for OCR - Obstacle Course Racing

For all of you Beachbody and OCR Enthusiasts! I have combined some of my own ideas along with the help of some of my TOP elite athlete friends to bring you a great OCR Hybrid Workout Schedule using hundreds of P90X workout variations.

Please note that this 30 Day Challenge is geared towards intermediate and advanced fitness levels. But if you consider yourself as a committed beginner, then why not give it a go! The workout schedule was designed so that you can do up to 3 rounds (months). It's best to do this during your off-season, but the workout schedule can be easily customized to your race week, just simply move the workouts around, and go hard or easy on your workouts depending on the intensity of the race.

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The equipment required for this challenge are multiple weights and a pull up bar. Other equipment such as a training mask, sand bag, and weight vest are optional, but highly recommended for best results.

Recommendations:
- Dumbbells or BowFlex Select-Techs
- Pull Up Bar
- Training Mask
- Beachbody PT Sandbag, Wreck Bag, or make your own
- Hyper Vest, or any Weight Vest that snugs close to your body, the less bulky the better.

Please always consult your physician before attempting a workout program, and I encourage you to listen to your body. Pushing yourself past your limits can be dangerous, so I encourage you to know your limits or choose a program or challenge that is best suitable to your current fitness level.

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If you would like to join our growing online accountability group "Beachbody OCR Fit", then feel free to message me here, and you can do this challenge with other like-minded people. If you would rather do this on your own, that's ok too, but I would love to hear how much you enjoyed it. =)

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I have attached a photo below of the workout schedule. If you would like the PDF version, please message me, and I would be happy to send it to you for free!

Please note that you must have access to all of the P90X workouts in order to do this challenge. If you do not, you can get a FREE 30 Day Trial of Beachbody on Demand by CLICKING HERE! You will be able to have FULL ONLINE ACCESS to all of the P90X WORKOUTS needed for this challenge. This is a 30 Day Challenge, and the Free Trial is 30 Days, which means you would be able to do this for FREE! Can't beat that with a stick =)

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P90X OCR Hybrid Workout Schedule - 30 Day Challenge

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6 Extinct Obstacle Course Races I've Filmed and Miss!

So I've been making obstacle course racing (OCR) videos with my GoPro since 2011, and I've not only seen the FAST-GROWTH of this sport, but I've also witnessed the decline and extinction of many race companies, as well as athletes who have come and gone. I've filmed many athletes from their very first race to when they hit OCR Celebrity Status on national television. I was there when OCR wasn't even cool, we didn't know what to call it back then. I was pointing cameras at everyday people in mud way before NBC Sports and ESPN got involved. I've seen this sport grow from the VERY beginning, and it's been an amazing journey.

I'm not the type of person who get's involved with the politics of what goes wrong, and why decisions are made, that's not my cup of tea. If you've seen any of my videos, you will notice that I just focus on the positive side of things, and try to just share the sheer beauty of the sport. OCR has changed my life in many ways. I have met some wonderful people, and have experienced the most beautiful and toughest places on the planet, and it just saddens me when I see companies fold.

I create videos to help the sport grow, and when race companies fall from the face of the earth, I feel sadness for the athletes, as well as the companies. I look back at some of my "terribly-edited" videos from the past, and all I can see is joy. What other industry can get average people off the couch to pay hundreds of dollars to get tortured on a Saturday, and for some races...a whole weekend? OCR! =)

I know first-hand as an entrepreneur how difficult it is to run a company, so I understand that it's all about the bottom line. Companies do care about their fans, but they have lives and families too, and I think people sometimes forget about that. The only thing that we can do is respect each other's decision, and stop being judgmental about things that do not benefit us in a positive way.

I appreciate everything that these companies have strived for. They do what I love doing which is ripping people off the couch and making them feel more than just someone who has a 9-5 job. It's about regaining happiness, being humans again, sharing it with others, and that's how OCR has grown as one of the fastest growing sports in history.

I also do not believe in just one company. I do not call myself just a "Spartan" or a "Tough Mudder", I am an OCR fan. I believe that in order for this sport to grow much bigger than it is today, we need to stop criticizing other races and embrace what each of them are doing. People hate burpees, like they hate their jobs, but guess what, that's what is putting a roof over their head right now. When you do a burpee, it's a challenge, and whether you like doing it or not, the bottom line is that it is changing you, and isn't that what you wanted to do in the first place when you signed up for an obstacle race?

Obstacle Course Race Training with P90X

I see so much negativity with the industry, and I just block it all out because I only choose to see the bright side of things. I know that asking everyone to be positive is impossible, but if I can just help one person see the light of day, then I feel that it's a start.

I mean, if we had more people who would just be more positive, open-minded and choose OCR, instead of just ONE company, then we would probably have more amazing OCR options to choose from versus watching the companies that we love become extinct.

Love the sport, love OCR, it's time to help it grow. #OCRForLife

Here are the 6 Extinct OCR's that I've filmed and miss:
*OH, and don't laugh at my old videos, I had to start somewhere =)

EXTREME NATION

SUPERHERO SCRAMBLE

HOG WILD MUD RUN

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MONSTER CHALLENGES

BATTLEFROG SERIES

ATLAS RACE

Which race series do you miss? Feel free to comment below. Watch more videos on OCRTUBE, click here! 

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How To Earn A Free Obstacle Race with P90X

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Do I have to do P90X to earn a FREE race? The simple answer is NO =) Read below for the DEETS!

WHAT IS THIS ALL ABOUT?
I have been involved in the OCR industry since 2011, it was through P90X which my brother Fermin introduced me to, that I was introduced to the sport. I decided to do this referral type program for the following reasons:

-  To share my passion for health and fitness
-  To share my passion for the obstacle course racing industry
-  To help raise awareness for charity through my OCRTUBE media project
-  To help people understand that there are many training options for obstacle racing
-  To rip people off the couch!

OCRTUBE.com is a cause-related media project focused on helping the sport of OCR grow while raising awareness for charity. I do this by traveling around the world on my own expense and filming obstacle course and adventure races.

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HOW DO I EARN A FREE OBSTACLE RACE?
I have set up a simple referral program based on a 5 tier system. You can earn anything from a FREE sticker to a FREE race.

This is how it works:
It's really simple, just refer me to anyone who would be interested in taking one of my Online Beachbody Specific Challenges. These challenges will be specific to their fitness level, goals, and aspirations (Free Fitness Assessment included). For more information on the Beachbody Challenge, click here.

Here is the 5 Tier Referral System to WIN a FREE race:

REFER 1 - win a FREE OCRTUBE.com Sticker
REFER 2 - win a FREE OCRTUBE Race Tee
REFER 3 - win a FREE OCRTUBE Long-Sleeve Tee
REFER 4 - win a FREE OCRTUBE Hoodie or Sweatshirt
REFER 5 - WIN A FREE OBSTACLE RACE!

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*Please note that each referral must be a confirmed challenger, meaning that they must order a challenge pack from me in order to be counted as a legitimate referral.

OCRTUBE.com - For the Growth of the Sport

WHAT FREE RACES CAN I EARN?
You will be able to earn a FREE races from companies such as Spartan Race, Battlefrog Series, Bonefrog Challenge, Savage Race, Tough Mudder, Warrior Dash, Toughest, Civilian Military Combine, and much more!

Obstacle Race Training with P90X

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE ACTUAL CHALLENGE PACK:
Your referral who decides to take on a challenge will receive a fitness program or their choice, fitness and nutrition guides, workout schedules and calendar, Free Trial of Beachbody on Demand (includes $4,000 worth of online streaming workouts for 30 days!), exclusive invite to join my online accountability group, 30 day supply of Shakeology Nutrition, and of course FREE Online Coaching from me =).

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HOW DO I REFER PEOPLE TO YOU?
Firstly, please message me and introduce yourself. I would like to get to know you, and answer any questions that you may have in regards to this unique and cause-related OCR referral program.

The program is easy! If you know anyone who is interested in P90X, in-home workouts, Any Beachbody Workouts, or just looking for other ways to keep their fitness fun...all you have to do is refer them to my Facebook here, and tell them to let me know that you referred them to me. I will then send them a FREE Fitness Assessment, and once they become a confirmed challenger by purchasing a challenge pack, I will personally contact you, and reward you for the referrals. =)

CAN I EARN A FREE RACE BY DOING A CHALLENGE INSTEAD OF REFERRING PEOPLE?
Yes, you sure can! Simply message me here, and I'll send you a Free Fitness Assessment to help you find the best Beachbody Challenge for you and your goals. Upon completion of your online challenge, I will personally reward you with a FREE race =) It will be a great way to train for an upcoming race that you earned yourself! =)

MORE QUESTIONS?
Message me here =)

*PLEASE READ: This referral program is currently only available only in the USA, Canada, and all US Trust Territories.

Outdoor Park Gym at Pildademmsparken - Malmo, Sweden

Outdoor Park in Malmo, Sweden

When I travel, I enjoy looking for places to do my workouts. Sometimes I will do my P90X workout in the room that I am staying in for a few days, sometimes I will go to a hotel gym, and sometimes I will go to a local gym and suck it up and pay a day pass fee. But when there is a FREE outdoor park that provides an outdoor gym, then that is what I prefer the most.

I stumbled on this place in Malmo while I was biking and exploring the city. It's called Pildademmsparken, and the park in general is huge. If I didn't look around hard enough, I would not have found it, and frankly I wasn't even expecting it.

Rope Climb

The outdoor gym was not fully equipped, but it had a lot of things that you don't normally see at a park where I am from in the USA. The outdoor gym did not have free weights like the place in Bangkok, Thailand (check out the outdoor gym park in Bangkok here), but it had a multi-purpose rack where you could do curls, squats, upright rows, shoulder presses etc.

Here is a quick list of they had:
- 3 Multi-Purpose Racks with designated weights already attached to a bar (squats, shoulder press, curls, dead lifts,
- 4 Shoulder Press Machines at different difficulty levels for doing stand up Military Presses
- 2 Core Machine for abs
- 3 Pull Up bars for pull ups, muscle ups, toe to bar etc.
- 3 permanent concrete boxes (different heights) for box jumps, step ups, or even decline push ups
- 1 set of Battle Ropes
- 1 Rope Climb set up with no knots
- 1 designated area for push ups, sit ups, planks, or burpees (circular concrete patio)
- Small hill for sprints or even bear crawls, maybe even weight carries if you bring some along such as sand bags, jerry cans etc.
- Park is ideal for running just like most parks, there are paved and also single tracks along the edges of the park.

Outdoor Gym Layout with sample workouts

And that's pretty much it. You can get a little creative and do some really intense circuits. If you've been to this outdoor gym, please comment below and tell me how you liked it!

I really enjoyed this outdoor gym park, and I know that there are a lot more around the city, but this is the only one that I went too, and I would definitely try to do a workout and visit if you are ever in Malmo, Sweden.

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Trail Running Balm Boyette Scrub Preserve

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You know when you see a sign that says "don't do it" something in the back of my head says "why". And not that I encourage this, but I have always been an EXPLORER. I have never questioned anything just to be a smart ass or anything, but I just always "wondered" what if?

So I went to this amazing place called Balm Boyette Scrub Preserve which is located just outside of Brandon, Florida. I have been to this place many times before when I used to ride mountain bikes every week, but this time was different, I went to this trail to RUN, not to bike.

P90X and Running

Most of the trails are primarily for mountain bikes, well at least the good ones are. There are boring double tracks, and if you are just a simple runner, and you really don't care about elevation changes, then that might do it for you. As for me, I enjoy running obstacle course races, I love running the mountains, I like going up and down =) because frankly, we just don't have mountains in Florida.

So this is what happens when the sign says "no foot traffic on mountain bike trails". I did it anyways! Keep in mind, if you run the trails during the week, there aren't a lot of mountain bikers out, so I definitely don't recommend doing this on the weekends because it could be a huge disaster, just be smart. Oh, and you didn't hear it from me! ha ha

Trail Running the North and South Abyss Trails

FYI, it takes about 2 miles before you hit the first actual trail. I ran a 5K to get to the North and South Abyss Trails, then had to run back (9 miles total for the day). I highly recommend that you bring some snacks with you and some water. I used Beachbody Performance Hydrate to stay hydrated and keep me energized, you can get samples of the Beachbody Performance Line here. 

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Island Hopping in Palawan - Philippines

Island Hopping - El Nido, Palawan

So I finally had the opportunity to upload my Island Hopping video from Palawan, Philippines. It was so much fun, I took one of my cousins from Manila with me (he's never been there) and we had a blast together!

Watch Island Hopping Video Below!

I was on the island of El Nido for about a week and also found a gym called the Peak Corner Gym (not sure if it's still there) because I am always looking for a place to workout and keep my fit on all over the world. The day pass was something like only $1.50 US =) The workout that I did in this particular video was a P90X/Body Beast Hybrid workout, which is perfect to maintain my strength for my adventure travels. I ended the workout with a run on this manual treadmill, it was the first time that I've ever been on a non-electric tread, and it royally kicked my ass!

P90X/Body Beast Workout

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Anyways, feel free to watch the video and I hope to run into you somewhere around the world. Stay active my friends =)

Island Hopping in El Nido, Palawan - Philippines (2014)

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P90X Marathon Training - Week 4

Another week done, and month 1 in the books! I can honestly say that my legs are feeling stronger than ever. I haven't really had a chance to see if my race pace has gone up, since most of my runs have been tempo to easy, comfortable long runs on the weekends, but I must say that my pace on my long runs have been pretty steady, and my post run recovery has been surprisingly fast.

Here was my Week 4 running schedule. As you can see, I went about 10 miles over my recommended training schedule, and I only do this based on how I feel. I only go over my schedule if I am feeling over 100%, and if I am not feeling it, then I will just do the minimum mileage as posted on my Nike Marathon Training App. My goal is to eventually run 50-60 miles "comfortably" per week leading up to about 2 weeks before the Walt Disney World Marathon on January 16th, 2016.

Nike Running App - Marathon Training (intermediate)

Here are some of my P90X workouts that I did during my week 4 training schedule. If you haven't read my previous posts about my workouts, I am incorporating P90X workouts into my running schedule to keep my upper body strength and maintain muscle mass. I will also be participating in various obstacle course racing events, so upper body strength (overall fitness) is very important. The workouts that I do include P90X, Body Beast, T25, Insanity, Asylum, and some PIYO.

Day 1, Week 4

6 mile trail run + Focus T25 Lower Focus Workout

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Day 3, Week 4

10 mile trail run + P90X Chest and Back Workout

Day 5, Week 4

5 miler + P90X Shoulders and Arms

Day 6, Week 4

12+ miles (actually did 13 miles that day) 

Kale Salad with Chicken and a Cup of Fresh Fruit after my long Saturday run

Sono Cafe - Downtown Tampa

To wrap up Week 4, it was great. My long run on Saturday killed me because of the scorching heat! I learned to never do that again, and from this point on, I will be starting my long runs very early in the morning before the crack of dawn! The Florida heat kills my breathing and my motivation. I wanted to give up a couple times during my long run, but I kept on going, and I'm glad that I did, otherwise I would've finished my run on a treadmill at the gym, and I'm not a fan of the treadmill unless I am doing a short run, speed work, or hill repeats.

All is well, and week 5 is in full effect! =) Feel free to connect with me on Facebook here.



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P90X Marathon Training - My First 3 Weeks!

Someone is trying to #BQ (get Boston Qualified) and that person is me! I am a bit nervous, but as I mentioned in a previous post, I am very determined.

I will be blogging about my weekly progress on my P90X Marathon Training and my hopeful road to the Boston Marathon. If you are wondering why I am incorporating P90X into my training, it is merely because I am also an OCR (obstacle course racing) athlete and I plan to continue participating in various ocr events during my marathon training. OCR is not just about running, it involves overall strength and endurance, so I must stay on point with my upper body strength to remain competitive, at least in my age group, so I use P90X to help maintain strength.

I have already started my P90X Marathon Training, and I am now at the end of my 3rd week of my 16 week program. I am currently using the Nike+ Marathon Training Program (Intermediate Schedule). So far everything is doing great, and I feel pretty strong. Today I did a 10 miler in Downtown Pensacola, FL and it was hot as "you know what", but I had to get it done, so I just went at a pretty slow easy pace as recommended on the nike+ training schedule. I have rest day on Sunday (last day of week 3), but I plan to do an upper body P90X3 workout at a moderate intensity level, but no running.

Nike+ Marathon Coach Training Program

(Intermediate)

Here was my running schedule for the first 3 weeks:

Week One

Week Two

Week Three

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I also have some other good news!! I just registered for my first marathon, the Walt Disney World Marathon in January 2016, so this is when I will see how I do. I would like to try to qualify for Boston during the Disney Marathon, but my research is telling me to just focus on finishing my first marathon, and then try to improve my speed and possibly qualify for Boston on my 2nd or 3rd marathon. We shall see =). Most of the research that I have done have been from very credible marathoners, so I just might have to suck it up and listen to them. If I qualify for Boston during my first marathon, then it will probably be a miracle, and last time I checked, miracles do happen =).

So when I finish my 16 week P90X Marathon Program, I will still have about 3 more months until the Disney Marathon in January 2016, so I may go right into another program by Hal Higdon. I will most likely not be able to finish the whole program, so I may start after the 2nd month of his program as most of his coach programs are 18 weeks. I'll figure it out =) Hal Higdon is a 2:21 marathoner, and has coached hundreds of people, so I am excited to use his program after my completion from the Nike+ Marathon Program. I will still continue to use P90X with Hal Higdon's Program, but will have to discontinue all supplementary workouts 2-3 weeks prior to my first marathon as recommended.

Day 3, Week 3, P90X Marathon Training

(P90X Chest and Back)

Day 6, Week 6, P90X Marathon Training

(10 mile run + P90X - X Stretch)

Again, I am nervous, but also quite excited to be training for my first marathon, but I am even more excited to share my journey with you. If you have any tips or advice for me, please feel free to comment below, or connect with me on Facebook here. I also have a FREE Fitness Support Group if you would like to workout with me, we can keep each other accountable and motivated, so feel free to add me on Facebook!


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