Post by Doc on Dec 7, 2011 19:33:49 GMT -5
I know there is alot of talk of attending major airsoft events like the Lion Claw Series, and Breedland. However there is much physical prep needed for these types of events.
Mental preparedness is key for large events like these. They do there best to put you in a real world AO. There is no time to sit around or be off guard. You must be on your feet and thinking all the time. In doing this it puts a mental toll not only on your brain, but on your physical being as well. Mental stress can lead to you feeling drained and tired well before you should be.
Physical stress. These will go on through out the event for however long the battle rages on. These things you should be able to do with minimal effort.
Running - Be able to run/jog a mile in 10mins or under. You never know where you might have to double time to. Being able to move is a must. Start out slow and work your way up. Before you know it you will be 1.5 miles in under 10 minutes. It is possible.
Push-ups - These events take alot of physical strength through out the day. I would say being able to do 50 push-ups in under 2 minutes is a good goal to reach for.
Sit-ups - As having a strong care is essential since you are carrying all of the gear on your throughout the day. I would recommend 50 sit-ups in under 2 minutes.
Force March (Time Hike) - I would say doing 2-3 miles in under 45 minutes with your gear on is a great start. Again that gear even though you think it is light starting the event, by mid way through you are looking for ways to make it lighter or shifting your gear around. By the end of your day you just want to get rid of it. Don't even want to carry it anymore. If you can do this with your gear on with min effort, try increasing the distance or shorten the time limit.
In saying the above things here is a way to help gage your self as you look for some of the more challenging events through out the state and the region.
Mental preparedness is key for large events like these. They do there best to put you in a real world AO. There is no time to sit around or be off guard. You must be on your feet and thinking all the time. In doing this it puts a mental toll not only on your brain, but on your physical being as well. Mental stress can lead to you feeling drained and tired well before you should be.
Physical stress. These will go on through out the event for however long the battle rages on. These things you should be able to do with minimal effort.
Running - Be able to run/jog a mile in 10mins or under. You never know where you might have to double time to. Being able to move is a must. Start out slow and work your way up. Before you know it you will be 1.5 miles in under 10 minutes. It is possible.
Push-ups - These events take alot of physical strength through out the day. I would say being able to do 50 push-ups in under 2 minutes is a good goal to reach for.
Sit-ups - As having a strong care is essential since you are carrying all of the gear on your throughout the day. I would recommend 50 sit-ups in under 2 minutes.
Force March (Time Hike) - I would say doing 2-3 miles in under 45 minutes with your gear on is a great start. Again that gear even though you think it is light starting the event, by mid way through you are looking for ways to make it lighter or shifting your gear around. By the end of your day you just want to get rid of it. Don't even want to carry it anymore. If you can do this with your gear on with min effort, try increasing the distance or shorten the time limit.
In saying the above things here is a way to help gage your self as you look for some of the more challenging events through out the state and the region.