SWEET 16
HYBRID PARTNER CHALLENGE
Tackle our Sweet 16 Hybrid Partner Challenge!
8 stations interspersed with 8 x 500m runs, making up 16 sections designed to test your cardio fitness and your physical and mental strength.
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All proceeds from this challenge will go to PAPYRUS UK for the Prevention of Young Suicide.
We've run two challenges in June and September 2024. To be kept up-to-date on future events, please get in touch
THE CHALLENGE
Start with a 500m run, then take on each station with a 500m run in-between.
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The reps on each station must be split equally e.g. 280 sit ups must be divided equally as 140 reps each. These can be broken down however you wish, the only exception is burpees which must be done in sets of 10. All runs must be completed fully by both participants.
STATION 1:
2000 METRE ROW
Test your cardio fitness by completing a 2000m row as fast as you can
STATION 2:
280 BALL SIT UPS
A test of core and upper body strength, complete 280 sit ups in your pair. 5kg female, 6kg male
STATION 3:
280 KETTLEBELL SWINGS
Once you've done your 3rd run, it's straight into kettlebell swings. 14kg female, 16kg male
STATION 4:
150 SANDBAG SQUATS
Feel the burn in your legs as you and your partner tackle 150 squats, making sure your bum is at least parallel to knees. 10kg female, 20kg male
STATION 5:
500 DOUBLE BATTLE ROPES
Double battle ropes requires upper body strength and cardio fitness. Choose carefully how you split the reps as good form must be maintained throughout
STATION 6:
200M FARMER'S CARRY
Engage your back, core and arms and test your grip strength with a 200m farmers carry. 15kg DB female, 17.5kg DB male
STATION 7:
200 BURPEES
10 sets of 10 chest and waist to floor burpees making up 100 burpees each.. a burner to take you into the final run...
STATION 8:
5 MINUTE PLANK
After your final run, it's time to rest...in a plank. Split the time as you wish but one half of the partnership must be in a plank at all times
PAPYRUS UK
Prevention of Young Suicide
All proceeds from the event go directly to PAPYRUS UK for the prevention of young suicide. Entry is £30 per pair which must be paid directly to our JustGiving page.
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We know just how important training is for mental health, and this event is a way to give you and a friend a goal to work towards with the gratification of completing it to the best of your ability. There are no podium places, no medals for first place, no timing chips... just a way to test yourself, get fit, have fun, and give back.
TRAINING FOR THE EVENT
Hybrid Circuits, Saturday 0945
To train for the event, you'll need to work on all elements of your fitness from strength to running.
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Each Saturday we run a Hybrid Circuits class where all fitness levels are welcome.
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We also run other classes throughout the week.
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Classes are PAYG so why not come and give it a go.
