This October The Roosevelts are partnering up with Aeroshots and participating in a grueling 12 mile Tough Mudder run. Now we know these mud runs have been plaguing your news feeds and side bar ads, but none of them holds a candle to Tough Mudder. Most of these half ass 5k runs are splish splash fun with the illusion of being badass because you get “down and dirty”. Essentially they’re mud slip’ n’ slides. Tough Mudder was the first, started by british special forces men to push your body to the ultimate limit. 12 Miles. 20-30 obstacles. Either your’re in or your out. No 3 Mile, 8 Mile or 10 Mile tiers for people who just want to be a part of something. Those races give TM a bad rap. The Mudder requires training; upper body and lower. Strength and conditioning. And doing it in the winter makes the summer mudders look juvenile. So for all you brave souls who sought for the ultimate winter outdoor adrenaline rush, here are some fitness and gear tips you should look into for the race.
Tough Mudder Gear
These are essential items crucial for eluding the elements during a winter Tough Mudder. Not all these items are required, but coming from a veteran of the winter Mudder's, highly recommended.
Mudder Baselayer
The North Face WARM MERINO ZIP NECK $90.00
this soft and efficient long-sleeve pullover provides the ultimate comfort, durability, and odor control. Made with an innovative merino wool blend with FlashDry technology, this naturally derived fabric additive improves your body’s ability to regulate temperature by drastically improving dry time. Moisture is pulled and spread across the surface of the fabric for accelerated evaporation and drying performance.
Mudder Outter Layer
Under Armour Tough Mudder Rub Some Mud On It $29.99
This Charged Cotton® T-shirt has the comfort of cotton, but wicks away moisture and dries quickly, keeping you cool and focused. Tough Mudder may be about teamwork and mental grit as much as it is about endurance, but that doesn’t mean you don’t need to be at your physical best.
Mudder shorts
Under Armour Tough Run Shorts $49.99
These shorts are built for runners that know what it feels like to power through every environment. You'll want a quick dry short that doesn't let the cold gusts of wind in.
Mudder Shoes
Salomon Speedcross 3 $124.99
You won't let a little mud, a few rocks, or uneven terrain stop you from getting where you need to go. The lightweight Salomon® Speedcross 3 has the same aggressive, tackle anything attitude. These shoes are perfect for the hilly terrain you'll have to endure for most of the race. Maybe add some insoles for comfort.
Mudder Head
Brooks Infiniti Beanie $24.00 Speedo Silicone Swim Cap $10.99
Highly recommended is a silicone swim cap to keep your body warm. You'll be swimming jumping and dousing yourself in muddy water for the majority of the race and the swim cap under a tight beanie will ensure you don't lose that body heat.
Mudder gloves
Giro Bravo Bike Gloves $16.99
A pair of bicycle gloves are optional. great for the ground and monkey bar obstacles, but not necessary. Your hands will be cold, wet and clammy thus being more susceptible to get cuts and gashes.
Micheal Olajide
Technical boxing guru and celebrity trainer, Olajide leads the pack for training.
Sparring
Sparring is a full body workout beginning at your core and working it's way up and down, reaching every area of your body.
Team Aeroshot at Aerospace Gym
Team Aeroshot Post Workout
Celebrity Fitness Trainer Michael Olajide, Jr. (AeroSpace High Performance Center) has devised an at home full body workout regiment designed specifically for a full body event like Tough Mudder
AEROSHOT Tough Mudder Workout
Warm Up
Jog on the spot (feet back)/60 seconds
Jog on the spot (knees up)/ 60 seconds
Jumping jacks/ 60 seconds
Stage 1
Isometric squat hold / 60 seconds
Isometric hold pushup (elbow bent) / 60 seconds
Isometric squat hold / 60 seconds
Isometric hold pushup (elbow bent) / 60 seconds
Stage 2
Jump rope/ 60 seconds
Explosive knee lifts (20)
Jump rope / 60 seconds
Explosive knee lifts (20)
Stage 3
AeroTuck (25 lateral)
Jump rope / 60 seconds (fast)
AeroTuck (25 lateral)
Jump rope / 60 seconds (fast)
Stage 4
Jump changes (40)
Arm changes (20)
Jump changes (40)
Arm changes (20)
Cool Down
Jump rope/ 2 minutes
Exercises Explained (also see corresponding videos)
Basic Jump/Speed Jump (Rope)
One turn one jump. When it’s time to speed up, move the hands faster. The feet try and keep up.
Double Turn (Rope)
Finish off the exercises by building up from one double turn to consecutive double turns in a row. Eventually going from two in a row to 50.
AeroTuck
The aero tuck is for the abs and arms. As you jump from the left to the right, bring your left knee up to meet your right elbow. Squeeze the core muscles 100% of the time and move fast. Q
Arm Changes
In pushup position QUICKLY explode of the ground and move one arm forward as the other jumps back.
Leg Changes
Squat with one leg forward the other back, as you jump up bring the opposite leg forward and the other back. Continue this motion nonstop.
