Because We Can

CHALKBOX had planned an ‘in-house’ competition for May, Coach Mel had worked out 4 unique workouts, consecutively, testing their strength, speed, power, and stamina. 

Unfortunately, COVID has other plans. 

So, we have changed our plans :) We have gone back to the drawing board and were inspired by an idea of Stu Brauer. We have created the “Because We Can” - an endurance test composed of a 5 km run, and 250 reps of ‘obstacles’,  like our CHALKBOX Goes Spartan event.  We will be having 2 divisions: Scaled and RX, you can log your score on our leaderboard. 

While social distancing won’t be changing anytime soon we were happy to have been informed we can be performing fitness outside as much as we like :) we know that it’s likely you may want to perform this with someone else for accountability.  So this event will be completely open to the public and anyone can register for the Because We Can event here. 

We challenge EVERYONE to jump in and join the fun! Watch this video for further explanation.

So if you have a buddy, make sure you stay 2m apart and push each other through the workout!

Are you getting Excited? We certainly are!

WHEN:

You’ll have 24 hours to complete the ‘Because we can event’ starting at 12:00 am on Saturday, June 6th, and concluding at 11:59 pm the same evening.  All leaderboard entries must be entered prior to 12:00 am on Sunday.  YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO ENTER YOUR SCORE INTO THE LEADERBOARD prior to the event.  

WHAT:

We have created two categories: RX and Scaled.  There is no time limit and you must complete the workout in the exact order it is written.  Your running routes are at your discretion, but you must document them on a GPS enabled app and upload screenshots of your run route, total distance and time if requested by the event organiser. 

Can’t run?  Walk.  Don’t want to walk?  Use a bike and double the distance.

Choose one and get after it!

Because we can (RX)

Run 1 km

100 Air Squats 

Run 1 km

75 Sit-ups

Run 1 km

50 Alt. Lunges

Run 1 km 

25 Burpees

Run 1km

Because we can (Scaled) 

Run 1 km (time cap 4 min)

100 Air Squats  (time cap 4min)

Run 1 km (time cap 4min)

75 Sit-ups (time cap 4min)

Run 1 km (time cap 4min)

50 Alt. Lunges (time cap 4min)

Run 1 km (time cap 4min)

25 Burpees (time cap 4min)

Run 1km (time cap 4min)

WHERE:

Anywhere you like, how cool is that! We wish you could send some pics of where you are running, but that might be a big ask while you are running. 

Remember, Your running routes are solely at your discretion, but you must be able to document them on a GPS enabled app and upload screenshots if requested of your running route, total distance, and time.. 

COST:

£ zero!

HOW:

During the 24-hour event window, hit this workout anytime that fits your schedule.  

While we are requiring proof of your runs, the movement reps are completely on the honor system.

Once completed, login to our leaderboard, under the appropriate workout category (RX / SC) and chose tap male/female via the tabs on the bottom

We like to wish you all a great race!