Showing posts with label mitchrapp challenge triathlon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mitchrapp challenge triathlon. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

The Mitch Rapp Challenge

One of the most popular posts here is on The Mitch Rapp Workout. So I thought I'd create a Mitch Rapp Challenge based on his abilities in the book.

In the books, Rapp is a former lacrosse player and competitive tri-athlete. So any Rapp challenge has to include a type of triathlon. A normal triathlon involves swimming, cycling, and running. We'll make our challenge a sprint triathlon (more on that in a minute).
During his training (described in American Assassin), he has to do 20 perfect pull-ups twice.

So any Mitch Rapp-based challenge is going to be pretty tough. The benchmarks will put you in the top-tier of athletes (because Rapp was the top). You can also take the challenge and use your first numbers as a benchmark that you want to beat. That way it's not so discouraging that you didn't win a triathlon or do 20 pull-ups at a time (although 20 is possible with good training).

Here's the challenge:

Complete a sprint triathlon in 70 minutes (0.5 mile swim/12.4 mile bike/3.1 mile run).
Complete 40 pull-ups in two sets of 20 with a 2 minute rest between sets.

The easiest way to complete this challenge is at a gym with a pool, track, and exercise bikes.
Doing this challenge outside takes more set up or you can register for a sprint triathlon in your area.

Have you taken the challenge? What was your time? And how have you improved?

If you're a Rapp fan, what other challenge would fit with his abilities and training?