These guys-- who are in pretty good shape, it seems to me-- recreated five Olympic events and competed against each other:
Not only is it amazing to see how they compare to actual Olympians, their video provides inspiration to try this stuff myself (except the hurdles-- I tore my ACL jumping over a hurdle in 9th grade). Why is it that exercise seems more fun when I set up challenges, especially competition, for myself? I enjoy the track workouts I've been doing (basic speed intervals) exponentially more than the long runs required for marathon training, which get so boring. I enjoy Pilates classes more than just stretching on a mat. Even the old Presidential Fitness tests in school got me going-- I ran my fastest mile ever during a presidential fitness test run in high school (although I admit I don't often run timed miles on the track at my fastest possible speed). Anyway, this is a concept many espouse but clearly works for me: specific challenges inspire greater results.
Now I just need to find a friend foolhardy enough to be my teammate/competition.
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I'll bet you wouldn't find your long run boring if it includes that hill on Walter Reed Dr. that starts at Four Mile Run.
I think it's called "Superman Hill."
Or the stairs coming up to Georgetown U just across from Key Bridge.
Challenge issued.
Dang! You're making me live up to my own theories (and potential?).
P.S. Aren't those the Exorcist stairs?
Uh, yeah, those are the Exorcist stairs. On second thought, don't run up those. The hill up to Georgetown U Hospital from M/Canal Street is challenging enough. Walking, that is. I need to get it in gear to start running one of these days.
That one on Walter Reed though--I had trouble getting up it in my car.
Oh and the swimming part of this video is hilarious.
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