Ready or not, the final countdown (queue music) is on! The AFM FitTest is happening next weekend in Austin, Texas and I’ll be there. This 12-test event has been my official challenge goal in a sponsored campaign I’m promoting for Under Armour #WhatsBeautiful, a movement of women coming together to redefine the female athlete. Whatever your fitness goals, the point is that you HAVE fitness goals and TODAY is the time to go out and start putting in the work to make them happen.
Last year was the debut of AFM FitTest as well as my debut into any sort of competition other than running . . . or cooking. Most of these physical events were well outside my comfort zone; I’m talking standing long jump, precision throws and medicine ball throws – eek! But, I completed every challenge and survived. Not only did I survive, I was inspired to set some new fitness goals that I never, ever imagined for myself. Looking forward to competing with the ladies of Austin next weekend, here are a few AFM FitTest veterans (including myself) that are heading back for a second shot. I think we all fit perfectly with the philosophy of the Under Armour #WhatsBeautiful campaign.Go ladies!
So, let me give you a little update on how MY training is coming on some of the tests– but not so much as to alert the competition!
Mile Run: This will probably be my best event, even though we’ll be running in the late morning sun. Just Recently competed in the CapTexTri (10k) in 90 degree heat, so I should be acclimated.
Shuttle Run: My husband calls these “gassers” and I can see why – I’m all out of fuel by the time I’m finished with the last interval.
Pull Ups: Even though I did “okay” last year, I excited to report a significant improvement here thanks to making them weighted in practice!
Medicine Ball Toss: Even though they’re using a medicine ball that weighs 2lbs less this year, can’t seem to throw it any further.
By the way, it’s not too late to sign up for the 2013 AFM FITTEST sponsored by Trigger Point Performance. Packet pick-up is on Saturday and Sunday, June 8-9, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas. Details can be found at the AFM FITTEST website; you can register in person at packet pick-up (there is NO EVENT DAY registration) or online.
Dang, you are muscle. Nice! Best to you on the fit test!
Thanks Christine, looking forward to spending an early morning with burpees 😉
Wishing you all the best, Jennifer. I know you’ll do great! Maybe one day I’ll get down there and compete with you. 🙂
Thanks Jen — you’re in Dallas, right? Do they have any competitions like that there?
Not that I’m aware of. But I don’t take Crossfit classes, so I may not be in the loop. Your blog is an inspiration to me in my running and lifting. I’m 42, and yes, I live in Dallas. The longest race I’ve run is a 10-miler, so I’m thinking a half-marathon is next in my future. I’m a bit slower than you, though. My goal would be in finish in under 2 hours. Keep up the great work!
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