Tim Training Update

You may remember that we did a Member Spotlight blog on Tim Francis back in May... well, our resident adrenaline junky is back and crazier than ever!

Tim is currently training for two different races, The Spartan Race, and The Death Race.... we think he might be insane.

The Spartan Race is basically two Tough Mudders back to back.... tons of obstacles, crazy long distance, and a clock to beat.

This race is coming up quickly for Tim... his mind is ready and his body is not far behind.

He will rock The Spartan, and knowing Tim, he will do it with a smile on his face.

Next year Tim will do The Death Race.

In case you were a little unsure of how dangerous this particular race is... their website is YOUMAYDIE.COM.

Yes, you read that right... you. may. die.

No big deal.


This race is not just physical, but mental... they do everything they can to beat you down.

Tim trains a lot on his own, and Jen gives him mini events before or after his regular WODs.

Once Tim completes the Spartan race, Jen will kick his training into high gear to prepare him for The Death Race.

Jen is going to be very specific with Tim's training in order to help him build mental toughness.

Basically, Tim needs to create a new relationship with his mind and body, so when he encounters physical pain and his body says, "No..." his mind will say, "Yes."

Jen just may be more excited than Tim to start really training for the Death Race... we all know she loves a challenge, and thinking of crazy new ways to torture us.

Tim is basically volunteering himself to be a CFL guinea pig for a year! Thanks Tim!

Jen knows for sure Tim's training will be ever changing, but for starters she sees a lot of wood chopping, and pond swimming in his future.

A lot of people don't understand these events, and why people would want to abuse their body for miles and hours on end.


But in Jen, Tim found an open minded Coach, who sees events like these as forms of self expression... a way to reclaim yourself.


Make no mistake, Jen doesn't want to actually DO these events... but she is happy to beat the crap out of Tim and help him train to get to the finish.


Keep up the good work Tim, your commitment is an inspiration to us all!