The man who didn’t stop smiling every step of the way.
The man who faced every challenge with unwavering confidence.
A brutal showcase of commitment, dedication and discipline.
Take note of his name. This is just the beginning ⚡️
Tim Wenisch | UK Trip | Day 1
An athlete who’s had his fair share of pushbacks and misfortune. Dialled in on training to be an unstoppable force on the HYROX course.
The start of something incredible…
10 laps complete, 11 laps attempted
70km ran
@_cconstance_ you are an absolute animal.
Can’t say I’ve had many prouder days as a coach than that! What a day 🏆
What’s the goal?
What are the demands of the goal?
What is your performance like currently?
How long will this take us to get to the standard?
What’s the best system to get there?
Check progress, reassess and adapt where applicable!
Wednesday night send 🔥
Heavy effort from the team as always! If it ain’t raining it ain’t training ☔️
Every Wednesday 18:30 @redongyms
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T minus 2 days until I’m back on that Redon BYU start line. This year we go Tactical Division with a 10kg weighted vest.
Say what you’re going to do, then don’t stop working towards it until it’s done.
12 weeks of graft has gone into this. I’ve genuinely enjoyed the process. One thing I’ve never really done before is build up proper mileage. while it’s still not huge compared to some, it’s been consistent, progressive, and Most importantly, I’m about to stand on that start line healthy, fit, and without niggles. That in itself is a massive win.
Last year I turned up horrendously underprepared. No excuses, completely my own fault. I looked back at my Strava and in the 12 weeks leading into the race I’d only run 242km averaging around 20km a week. Somehow I still timed out on lap 20 with 132km covered.
At the time I saw it as a success, and in many ways it was because of where I managed to take my mind. But looking back now, I know I sold myself short by not preparing properly. I played it off as “just seeing what I could do,” but if I’m being real, deep down I was avoiding the work in the lead up.
This year the mindset is completely different. Over 750km done, averaging 60km a week. Again, nothing outrageous but over 3x more work than last year. Add in around 20 hours on the stairmaster and I can confidently say I’m stepping onto that start line in the best physical shape I can be right now.
Truthfully, I had no business running that distance last year with that little preparation. But that’s the thing with Backyard Ultras eventually it becomes all about what you’ve got upstairs.
You’ve got to hold onto your reason why, because when you’re deep into the night and every part of your mind is telling you to stop, that’s what gets you back out there lap after lap
Looking forward to the experience.
Let’s have it.
Redon BYU in T-3 days. Last year I rocked up to this event horrendously undercooked with nothing but ignorance and a wilful hope that I could pull something special out the bag.
I'd like to say this year is different but all I've had is a 21 day training block post Ironman Texas then an easy week this week, but I did run around 356KM in them 21 days so I'm definitely more prepared than last year.
Last year I got timed out on lap 17, but the more I think about it, whilst I didn't think this was true at the time, I probably timed myself out...or if we're speaking plainly - I quit.
That's the maddest thing for me to admit because, I don't quit, ever, even when I want to😂
But these last man standing backyard ultra events have an exceptional ability to both physically and mentally degrade you. The same loop, boring as shit, nothing but you, your doubts, your insecurities, your abilities or lack thereof and the devil tempting you at every opportunity to be the tiny little bitch you are trying so hard not to be and give up.
So, this time round the goal is simple. Don't quit. Unless I'm the last man standing then I won't have fulfilled that one objective; don't confuse this with me saying I either do or don't back myself to be that guy, it's just me saying that there is no finish line for me, other than the one my mind and body command at whatever point that comes.
Looking forward to the experience, the opportunity, the time spent with some of my Peak gang and of course the time spent alone in the cave of my own mind. Let's av it.
Another one from the tactical pathway.
Tried and tested - can you beat my time?
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Full day of training on @redonpc Hyrox Pathway Pro Track
Monday is one of our 3 higher intensity days through the week. Always starting with a threshold run in the morning, followed by either C2 or Assault Bike intervals later in the day!
All metrics are individualised with paces, watts and heart rates for each athlete to hit based on their testing data
Nothing screams lazy programming more than just prescribing ‘5 X 6 minutes @ Zone 4’. We take the thinking out of it for our athletes, all they have to do is go execute
This is just one day in isolation. If you want to see the bigger picture and how this fits in to the full training block DM ‘HYROX’ and we can find out how the Red On team can help you in your training!
