Hardest workout you've ever done?

Edwin Burlton · 06-11-2011, 05:32 AM

In terms of sheer physical pain and mental endurance, what's the hardest workout you've ever done?

For me, it's probably 200 kettlebell swings for time. Massive oxygen debt, heart rate through the roof (solidly over 190 for most of it), muscle fatigue, lactic acid, body overheating, grip failing - it still haunts me in my nightmares.

Wayne Riddle · 06-11-2011, 05:38 AM

45 basketball "suicides", all timed. I think the time was 30 or 35 seconds. If you failed to complete in the required time you did another as fast as you could (coach;s judgement). You were glad when someone failed near the end as it gave you a brief breather.

Shane Jensen · 06-11-2011, 05:38 AM

Several other threads are out there that deal with this same topic if you're interested in looking at those.

As far as the question, going sub 7:00 on a 2k row.

Don't know what would be second for me but whatever it would be its not close.

Larry Hotchkiss · 06-11-2011, 06:43 AM

For me, anything with running, like Murph.

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Originally Posted by Shane Jensen

As far as the question, going sub 7:00 on a 2k row.

Rowing I can live with but I have yet to break 7:00. Just did my first 2k a couple months ago so had no idea of what pace to try and maintain and I got a 7:10.

Edwin Burlton · 06-11-2011, 07:22 AM

Anyone tried doing 3 rounds of filthy fifty, unbroken, wearing a 40kg weight vest, while on fire? That might be quite tough.

Michael E Tancini · 06-11-2011, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edwin Burlton

Anyone tried doing 3 rounds of filthy fifty, unbroken, wearing a 40kg weight vest, while on fire? That might be quite tough.

yesterday actually, suffered a few 3rd degree burns while in the process. IT was a real burner...

Michael Ingley · 06-11-2011, 07:52 AM

kalsu sucked

Carl Amolat · 06-11-2011, 08:31 AM

Quite a few workouts from Military and Mountain Athete qualify in that category.

Lucas King · 06-11-2011, 09:05 AM

Did a 20 Story stair climb with a 45lb Sandbag last week in a competition. Horrible. Destroys your body but even more mentally since it feels like your doing terrible and falling way behind even though your doing fine. Wouldnt be nearly as bad if it was open but sucks when you dont see or hear or anyone inside the tiny cramped stairwell... Tough stuff.

Paul Coplin · 06-11-2011, 09:18 AM

Did one the other day, Lt. called it the "50s" workout. Something like this:

Wearing full turnouts and SCBA.

Climb tower 4 times

Shuffle lap around training grounds (about .2 mile)
50 pushups
50 v-ups (frog situps)

Shuffle lap
50 thrusters with SCBA pack
50 jumping jacks

Shuffle lap
50 plank pushups (brutal)
50 squats

SHuffle Lap
Hit Kaiser sled 4 times

SHuffle lap
50 burpees
50 mountain climbers

Did about 3/4 of it, then pulled hose all day. It was a rough one.

06-11-2011, 05:32 AM	#1
Edwin Burlton Member Profile: Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: London London Posts: 41	Hardest workout you've ever done? In terms of sheer physical pain and mental endurance, what's the hardest workout you've ever done? For me, it's probably 200 kettlebell swings for time. Massive oxygen debt, heart rate through the roof (solidly over 190 for most of it), muscle fatigue, lactic acid, body overheating, grip failing - it still haunts me in my nightmares.
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06-11-2011, 05:38 AM	#2
Wayne Riddle Member Profile: Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lewiston ME Posts: 1,779	Re: Hardest workout you've ever done? 45 basketball "suicides", all timed. I think the time was 30 or 35 seconds. If you failed to complete in the required time you did another as fast as you could (coach;s judgement). You were glad when someone failed near the end as it gave you a brief breather.

06-11-2011, 05:38 AM	#3
Shane Jensen Member Profile: Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lewes DE Posts: 1,578	Re: Hardest workout you've ever done? Several other threads are out there that deal with this same topic if you're interested in looking at those. As far as the question, going sub 7:00 on a 2k row. Don't know what would be second for me but whatever it would be its not close.
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06-11-2011, 07:22 AM	#5
Edwin Burlton Member Profile: Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: London London Posts: 41	Re: Hardest workout you've ever done? Anyone tried doing 3 rounds of filthy fifty, unbroken, wearing a 40kg weight vest, while on fire? That might be quite tough.
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06-11-2011, 07:52 AM	#7
Michael Ingley Member Profile: Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pensacola FL Posts: 365	Re: Hardest workout you've ever done? kalsu sucked

06-11-2011, 08:31 AM	#8
Carl Amolat Member Profile: Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fort Irwin CA Posts: 1,156	Re: Hardest workout you've ever done? Quite a few workouts from Military and Mountain Athete qualify in that category.
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06-11-2011, 09:05 AM	#9
Lucas King Member Profile: Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nipawin SK Canada Posts: 1,019	Re: Hardest workout you've ever done? Did a 20 Story stair climb with a 45lb Sandbag last week in a competition. Horrible. Destroys your body but even more mentally since it feels like your doing terrible and falling way behind even though your doing fine. Wouldnt be nearly as bad if it was open but sucks when you dont see or hear or anyone inside the tiny cramped stairwell... Tough stuff.
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06-11-2011, 09:18 AM	#10
Paul Coplin Member Profile: Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Beaverton OR Posts: 66	Re: Hardest workout you've ever done? Did one the other day, Lt. called it the "50s" workout. Something like this: Wearing full turnouts and SCBA. Climb tower 4 times Shuffle lap around training grounds (about .2 mile) 50 pushups 50 v-ups (frog situps) Shuffle lap 50 thrusters with SCBA pack 50 jumping jacks Shuffle lap 50 plank pushups (brutal) 50 squats SHuffle Lap Hit Kaiser sled 4 times SHuffle lap 50 burpees 50 mountain climbers Did about 3/4 of it, then pulled hose all day. It was a rough one.
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