AO: The Olympiad
When: 07/31/2025
Number of Pax: 4
DR Names:
Number of FNGS: 0
FNG Names:
QIC: Sparkler
Introduction
PREBLAST Black Diamond The Olympiad Thursday 7/31 at 0500am
MBD – Mental Black Diamond time. It’s you versus your mind with the support of your brothers alongside with you.
:alert: Needed for this Q are two equal weight coupons :coupon: :coupon: OR two 45lb weight lifting plates :kettlebell: :kettlebell: / dumbbells OR two 35lb plates / dumbbells :kettlebell: :kettlebell: OR anything in a pair of twos that you can farmer carry PER PAX:alert: If you have extra equipment please post it in the thread with your HC
Shoes for the track and gloves if needed for grip
Park and post up at the dropped pin for our starting point.
Warm-O-Rama
WoR – Standard 10 minute
Warm Up Lap Mosey
Motivators – from 10
Sumo Squats
Trunk Twists
Lunge Holds Each Leg
Dead man hangs into inch worms
Goldbergs
Shake outs
The Thang
Thang One – One mile + farmer carry
45 lbs/ 35lbs in each hand – outer lanes, walk/ run. If weight is dropped run around the track back to your weight.
Thang Two – Overtime
Run one lap
Wall Sits with 45lbs on lap
One lap – overhead farmer carry
Two bricks in each hand overhead – outer lanes walk/ run.
No Mary
Circle of Trust
Cliff Young, an Australian potato farmer, became an iconic figure in endurance running after his unexpected victory in the 1983 Sydney to Melbourne Ultramarathon at the age of 61.
He completed the 544-mile race in 5 days, 15 hours, and 4 minutes, finishing 10 hours ahead of the next runner, all while running non-stop for five days. Young’s win was not just about physical endurance, but also about his unique running style and humble nature.
Here’s a more detailed look at the story:
The Race:
In 1983, Cliff Young entered the inaugural Westfield Sydney to Melbourne Ultramarathon wearing overalls and work boots.
The “Cliffy Shuffle”:
He ran at a slow, shuffling pace, initially falling behind the other runners who were following a traditional sleep strategy of running during the day and resting at night.
Unconventional Strategy:
Young, unaware of the typical race strategy, ran through the night, gradually gaining ground on the sleeping competitors.
Unexpected Victory:
He finished the race in record time, surpassing all expectations and finishing ten hours ahead of the next runner.
Humility and Generosity:
After winning, Young famously split the $10,000 prize money with the other runners, stating he hadn’t run for the money.
Legacy:
Cliff Young’s story became a national legend in Australia. His perseverance, unique running style (“Cliffy shuffle”), and generosity inspired many. He continued running for various causes throughout his life and even set a world record in a six-day race at the age of 78.
So what’s my point?
The message here is that there isn’t only one way to do things in life and win. When we look at school, training, bigger goals we often think that there needs to be a specific path. That path has worked for some and not all. By focusing on your plan and your path you may end up winning the race without expectating to.
Moment of silence for 1 minute.
Naked Man Moleskin
The equipment was a challenge. Weight needed to be adjusted based on PAX weight. Ideally everyone has either 45lb or 35lb plates with grips to be utilized. Over 200lbs 45lb plates and 135lbs – 200lbs 35lb plates.
Will run this one back and focus on the time as it’s simple to setup and we now have the weight dialed in.
Thank you Foreclosure for stepping up and covering SiteQ duties and to Dauber and Foreclosure for bringing equipment.