Scott Goodknight on last obstacle of the Darby Queen after 3 days of no sleep and moving over 60 miles on foot carrying 75 lbs of gear.
As many of you know, I am a former US Army Ranger and I competed in the TOUGHEST endurance competitions on the planet in my day. I even placed 5th in the 1992 Best Ranger (video here) where the best of the best Special Forces units send their top soldiers to compete in a grueling 3 day no-sleep extreme, combat simulation scenario. Over these three days you move over 60 miles over extremely rugged terrain, thru water, jumping from airplanes, canoeing, working with dangerous equipment and weapons under the most stressful of circumstances.
During the competition you traverse some of the most difficult obstacles courses in the world and all the time you are carrying your weapon and upwards of 75 lbs of gear. Its a nightmare and only the toughest solders on the planet enter. Only the baddest even finish. See my photo album here: BEST RANGER COMPETITION <— CLICK HERE.
Over the years I have kept in shape and I love to do some different types of extreme exercise,. (I get bored easy) I know…imagine that. I found some cool trail routes in Atlanta in the Chattahoochee national Forest and I have taken a few friends and clients on them. The result? They LOVED it and want to do more!
So I decided to begin a mini-adventure fitness course. These are mini expedition/fitness hikes, cross country approximately 3 miles for starters. Once you get to a higher fitness level, I can take you on longer more strenuous hikes. Some of the more extreme ones require you to RUN most of the way!
Back to the beginner course: (see sample video here)
You will walk down a nature trail (which is pretty easy at first) then begin modest rock climbing and hill climbing. I will guide you thru a basic warm-up and stretching routine as well. The inclines and declines are super-steep and somewhat risky. So, do this adventure at your own risk!
For now, I just wanted to get an official schedule on the books because so many people have been asking me to star this. (see calendar HERE) I do these types of trainings several times a week and would love to start guiding more people on this particular route. Its a hell of a good workout on your thighs, glutes and calves. So, if you are bored with the gym and want to get out in nature more (like me) come join me and see if you like it.
TRAINING FOR A TOUGH MUDDER OR SPARTAN RACE? Also, if you are training for one of these “adventure races” like the Tough Mudder or Spartan Race this is going to help you BREEZE past the competition. I will safely guide you to a challenging yet safe level of exertion. These modern day adventure races seek to duplicate extreme adventure races on a much easier scale for beginners. That is what this training will be like: for beginners.
NOTE: Even though this is for beginners, this is a potentially dangerous experience. The leaves this time of year make it slippery and the rocks can be unforgiving. Enter at your own risk. Everyone WILL sign a waiver before going on this hike. IMPORTANT: If you have any history or even a suspicion of heart related problems, I will need you to sign a release and see a signed doctors note. I want you to be safe and have a good time.
Let me know if you have any questions!
If you want to sign up go here: BYF ADVENTURE CLUB <– Sign up here
Scott standing beneath rocks on adventure fitness route in Chattahoochee national forest
Live on the Edge!
Scott Goodknight
Founder
Hey do you let old retired washed up bastards come out and play with you?
Yhea Right Blain, You’d come out and smoke us all!! ) LTC (ret) Blain Reeves was my partner on the 92 BR and went on to win the next year with SSG Erik Wilson.)
I wish you would come up here and play with us. Were doing Free-Fall, scuba, ziplining and more. Every week its something new! Go here to sign in: http://www.meetup.com/Break-Your-Fear-Adventure-Club/
SG