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Sickener Virtual Running Challenge Series

Penarth, South Glamorgan

Penarth, Wales, United Kingdom

Wed 1st February 2023 - Tue 28th February 2023

Starting at 06:00

1 race

£17.99

Organiser's Description

A four-week challenge series designed to inspire action, test your limits, build resilience and improve your health, fitness and wellbeing.

THE STRUGGLE IS REAL
With no race-day crowds to cheer you on, our online challenges are designed to provide the ultimate opportunity to test and build your mental fortitude so that you achieve a higher state of performance and mental wellbeing.

4 WEEKS OF VARIED CHALLENGES
Much more challenging and enjoyable than regular distance accumulator virtual running challenges.

STAY FOCUSSED & MOTIVATED
Having a purpose and meaning to your training is shown to drastically increase your commitment to your goals.

FITS AROUND ANY EXISTING TRAINING
No time? No problem! Each challenge has been designed to fit in and around your life and any existing training.

IMPROVE PERFORMANCE & WELLBEING
By pushing your physical limits you achieve greater psychological activation, strengthening your mind and increasing your ability to deal with the stresses and pressures of everyday life.

Races

  • Challenge Entry

    Includes Finishers Pip & Certificate, Leaderboard Access and Charity Donation

    £17.99

    CLOSED

Book

  • Challenge Entry

    Includes Finishers Pip & Certificate, Leaderboard Access and Charity Donation

    £17.99

    CLOSED

Course Details

WEEK 1
Death by Burpees
Progressive Every Minute on the Minute Challenge

In the first minute, you complete one burpee. In the second minute, you do two. Third minute, three… until you cannot complete the required burpee amount in a minute. When you have met your highest potential, the workout is over.


WEEK 2
Pressure Cooker KM
Weekly Elevation Accumulation Challenge

Advanced - 5min 20sec
Intermediate - 6min 00sec
Moderate - 6min 40sec
Novice - 7min 20sec

You've heard of the Beep Test? Well, this is like the Beep Test on a bad day. A really bad day. The test requires participants to run km splits beating the starting target time above. However, after each km, the time limit per km is lessened by 10 seconds. The test continues until the runner fails to run the km at the required time.


WEEK 3
Venom EMOM
Every minute on the minute

- Push-up
- Air Squat
- Jump Squat

Perform the above circuit every minute on the minute, starting with just 1 rep of each exercise. After each minute increase the number of reps to perform by 1. So, for minute one perform one rep of each, minute two perform two reps of each, minute three perform three reps of each and so on.


WEEK 4
Pressure Cooker Mile
Weekly Distance Accumulation Challenge

Advanced - 8min 30sec
Intermediate - 9min 30sec
Moderate - 10min 30sec
Novice - 11min 30sec

Like the Pressure Cooker KM Challenge, this test requires participants to run mile split times for as long as possible starting with the target time to beat above. However, after each mile, the time limit per mile is lessened by 10-seconds. The test continues until the runner fails to run the mile split at the required time.

What's Included

EARN THE INFAMOUS ROKMAN FINISHERS PIP
As opposed to standard finisher medals, which get chucked into the back of a draw never be seen again, we reward our challenge series finishers with an infamous Rokman Finishers Pip and certificate. Attached proudly to the sleeve of your Rokman training t-shirt; this small patch carries with it big significance, reminding you of the grit and determination that got you there - empowering you every time you put it on!

TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
Get each full challenge brief with all the necessary instructions and requirements sent straight to your inbox at the start of each week. Depending on the challenge, you will be required to either evidence your attempt by video or by GPS fitness tracker. Then submit your results and evidence to us via our submission form. Simple!

FEATURE ON THE SERIES LEADERBOARDS
While Rokman challenges are paths of personal discovery, the series leaderboard offers participants an extra layer of healthy competition and incentive to push their limits further. Log your results and see how you rank against all other participants around the world. The leaderboard is opt-in, so if you don't want to feature on the board you have the option to keep your results private.

JOIN HUNDREDS OF LIKE-MINDED INDIVIDUALS
Our online community comprises of hundreds of people of all ages and abilities, united by a desire to push their physical limits, toughen their minds and overcome the most intimidating challenges possible. It provides an excellent source of motivation and inspiration to help you keeping going when the going gets tough.

FAQs

  • Do I need to be mega fit?

    No. Rokman challenge series offer a variety of different levels of entry to suit all fitness levels, from novice all the way up to advanced.

  • How does it work?

    Get each full challenge brief with all the necessary instructions and requirements sent straight to your inbox at the start of each week. Depending on the challenge, you will be required to either evidence your attempt by video or by GPS fitness tracker. Then submit your results and evidence to us via our submission form. Simple!

  • How long do we have to complete each challenge?

    We recommend that you complete each challenge within 7-days from the date of issue. However, we understand that life can often get in the way, so that’s why accept submissions up until 7-days after the end of the series.

  • Can I use a treadmill?

    All running challenges are designed to undertaken outside, however, if you are unable to go outside we will accept treadmill entries. If participating on a treadmill, the treadmill must be set at a 2.5 degree angle.

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