Fall 02 - Create an Unfair Advantage

How can you create an UNFAIR ADVANTAGE in life; a situation where you're almost guaranteed to win?

That was the topic this week as we wrapped up an exciting first week of the fall training program. A handful of the team attended the National Veterans Wheelchair Games to cheer on our friends with Team Oscar Mike. Several Oscar Mike athletes participated in the wheelchair rugby tournament and we arrived to cheer for them on Thursday evening.

A couple days later we kicked off our fall season with a SURPRISE GUEST COACH. New Image Youth Center Founder and Executive Director

Shanta Barton Stubbs showed up on Saturday with her godson Zach. They both participated in the workout which included The Give Team 15 and some running around Lake Eola. We wrapped up with a discussion about how to create an UNFAIR ADVANTAGE by looking for opportunities in your current environment to build strength and to stack odds in your favor. The focus was on MINDSET, and realizing the strength of the situation. Shanta also shared an inspirational story of a challenge she's addressed on her path to success in her profession and in her community. We couldn't have a more fitting guest coach for our first training of the fall season, we're thankful for having Shanta attend, and for everything she's given to those on the team and the example she's set in the community. Without New Image Youth Center, there would be no Give Team.

As we head into the second week, ask yourself: HOW CAN I CREATE AN UNFAIR ADVANTAGE IN EVERY IMPORTANT ENGAGEMENT THIS WEEK?

The workout this week gradually increases in length as we continue to build our endurance base on our path to the Spartan Beast in December. The next two weeks proceed as follows:


Week 2 / Day 8: Monday, August 6

1. Warm Up: The Give Team 15
2. Walk 3 Miles
3. Finisher: 100 yards of lunges

Week 2 / Day 9: Tuesday, August 7

1. Warm Up: The Give Team 15
2. Sprints / Crawlbacks: 10 x 40 Yards - Sprint 40 yards, return with crawl (alternate bear crawl, crab walk, inchworm, lizard walk, lunge)

Week 2 / Day 10: Wednesday, August 8

1. Warm Up: The Give Team 15
2. Ruck 3 Miles - 25 Pounds
3. Finisher: 100 yards of lunges

Week 2 / Day 11: Thursday, August 9

1. Strength Routine x2 - Two sets of the following exercises, :40 on, :20 rest: push ups, dips, pull ups (or dead hang ENGAGING SHOULDERS AND CORE), pistol squats (5 each leg, then switch legs), lateral lunges, step ups, squat / overhead press with sand bag (comfortable weight), hollow man hold, butterfly sit ups, L-sit
2. Finisher: The Give Team 15

Week 2 / Day 12: Friday, August 10

1. Warm Up: The Give Team 15
2. Walk 3 Miles

Week 2 / Day 13: Saturday, August 11

1. Warm Up: The Give Team 15
2. 3 Mile Team Cindy Carry: Every 1/2 mile stop for 20 lunges, 20 bear crawls (ea. leg), 20 inchworms, 20 burpees, and next teammate carries Cindy

Week 2 / Day 14: Sunday, August 12

1. 6 Mile Long Run: Every 1/2 mile stop for 20 lunges, 20 bear crawls (ea. leg), 20 inchworms, 20 burpees
2. Finisher: The Give Team 15
3. Finisher: 100 Table Pull Ups (10 Table Pull Ups every 1:00)*

*Table Pull Ups: lay under table holding body in a tight plank and pull so chest touches table edge and squeeze, then lower body by straightening arms.

Week 3 / Day 15: Monday, August 13

1. Warm Up: The Give Team 15
2. Walk 3 Miles
3. Finisher: 100 yards of lunges

Week 3 / Day 16: Tuesday, August 14

1. Warm Up: The Give Team 15
2. Sprints / Crawlbacks: 5 x 60 Yards - Sprint 60 yards, return with crawl (alternate bear crawl, crab walk, inchworm, lizard walk, lunge)

Week 3 / Day 17: Wednesday, August 15

1. Warm Up: The Give Team 15
2. Ruck 4 Miles - 25 Pounds
3. Finisher: 100 yards of lunges

Week 3 / Day 18: Thursday, August 16​

1. Strength Routine x2 - Two sets of the following exercises, :40 on, :20 rest: push ups, dips, pull ups (or dead hang ENGAGING SHOULDERS AND CORE), pistol squats (5 each leg, then switch legs), lateral lunges, step ups, squat / overhead press with sand bag (comfortable weight), hollow man hold, butterfly sit ups, L-sit
2. Finisher: The Give Team 15

Week 3 / Day 19: Friday, August 17

1. Warm Up: The Give Team 15
2. Walk 3 Miles

Week 3 / Day 20: Saturday, August 18

1. Warm Up: The Give Team 15
2. 4 Mile Team Cindy Carry: Every 1/2 mile stop for 20 lunges, 20 bear crawls (ea. leg), 20 inchworms, 20 burpees, and next teammate carries Cindy

Week 3 / Day 21: Sunday, August 19

1. 7 Mile Long Run: Every 1/2 mile stop for alternating 20 lunges, 20 bear crawls (ea. leg), 20 inchworms, 20 burpees
2. Finisher: The Give Team 15
3. Finisher: 100 Table Pull Ups (10 Table Pull Ups every 1:00)

*Table Pull Ups: lay under table holding body in a tight plank and pull so chest touches table edge and squeeze, then lower body by straightening arms.

**If you want to know what comprises The Give Team 15, hit the link and it'll take you to the blog post that lists the exercises. 

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