I can’t imagine a better time training for the Tough Mudder. In the inaugural year of our SPARK Tough Training Courses we had some laughs, lots of sweat and the almost regularly occurring flesh wound. Everyone survived! A couple of us ran multiple races throughout the course of our training together that culminated with our completion … Read More
Running a “Difficult Wet-Dirt” Race?? Prepare like a Pro
As thousands descend on the sites of Spartan Races, Tough Mudders©, Warrior Dashes and races like them, we get questions about what to do to prepare for the week or day of the race. Here is what team “SPARK It Up” is doing and you should too. * Emphasize the importance of race-week nutrition and … Read More
Mud Madness FREE For All!
The SPARK Physio Mud Madness Prep Course is gearing up again! Session #2 begins tonight at 7PM at our Mill Rd location in Alexandria. We had such an awesome time during the first go-round and we’re looking forward to pushing even harder over the next 10 weeks. As a bonus for all of our friends, we’re … Read More
Mud Madness Prep Course: Weeks 9 and 10 training schedule
This is it! The final weeks of our Mud Madness training program. We’re very proud of everyone who particpated in Session #1 and looking very forward to the beginning of Session #2 and our eventual race in September. Whether or not you can join us to train in the coming weeks and months, be sure … Read More
Mud Madness Prep Course: Weeks #7 and #8 training schedule
It’s weeks #7 and #8 of our Mud Madness Prep course. We hope you have all had as much fun as we have during this program! Keep up the awesome work with some of these challenging movements.A friendly reminder that if you are local to the northern Virginia area and want to train with us, … Read More
Mud Madness Prep Course: Week #6 training schedule
It’s already Week 6! Mud Madness (MM) training is 10 weeks long but no worries! We’re going for the full 20 weeks of hard core training so that our team is prepared for what awaits. Everyone is stronger. Faster. Tougher!! Keep up the great work SPARK It Up teammates. If you’re continuing to follow us … Read More
Mud Madness Prep: Week 4 and 5 training schedule
Here are the next two weeks’ worth of MM Prep workouts! Don’t have kettlebells? Grab anything heavy! Can’t find a good hill in your neighborhood? Work extra hard during sprints. Need help making some of these movements work? Let me know and we’ll make sure to put you on the right path. The real trick … Read More
Mud Madness Prep Course: Week 2 training schedule
Hey Fellow Mud Madness members and SPARK It Up Teammates. Here is this week’s training itinerary. Week 1 was a blast and a great way to start to this training program. Let’s work hard to keep up our intensity and help our Mud Madness friends along in the journey. In Week #2 we are training … Read More
Mud Madness Prep Course: Week 3 training schedule
This week is another intense but fun workout to prep you for the Tough Mudder race. Take a look below to continue your training with us. We’ve streamlined the movement timing so it’s easier to follow. See each workout as an hour and then perform each movement to your highest possible intensity for the time … Read More