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The Frogmen would regularly march as a unit with their boats on their shoulders. This challenge is to simulate the boat carry, requiring the participant to march 5km carrying a weight on their shoulders.
5km Weighted Speed March carried on shoulder
Cover a 5km distance for time whilst carrying a weight on your shoulder.
Advanced: 20kg
Intermediate: 15kg
Moderate: 10kg
Novice: 5kg
Use a weighted gym-sandbag, weighted vest or weighted rucksack
Feel free to use whatever weight you like, however, we recommend the options above. Something with good padding is also recommended.
The weight must be carried on your shoulder
If you find one shoulder starting to fatigue, you are permitted to shift the weight to the alternate shoulder. You cannot drag the weight or use the straps. The full weight of the object must be placed on one shoulder.
You must start and finish in the same location
As this is a time trial, to stop people just running down a hill to get the best time, you must start and finish your run in the same location. You can achieve this by running a single or multiple looped circuits or run out to half way and turn around to return to the start. Plan you run before you attempt to make sure you pick a suitable route.
2.5% Treadmill gradient
It is preferred that you attempt this challenge outside, however, if you are unable to do so and must use a treadmill, the gradient of the treadmill must be set at 2.5%.
You must submit two pieces of evidence for this series:
Eg: Strava, Garmin, Fitbit...
To evidence the weight of your carried object, you must take submit a photo of the weight on some scales.
Completion Points
Entry-Level
Advanced
Intermediate
Moderate
Novice
Points
40
30
20
10
Time
28m 00s
29m 30s
31m 00s
32m 30s
34m 00s
35m 30s
37m 00s
38m 30s
40m 00s
41m 30s
43m 00s
44m 30s
46m 00s
47m 30s
49m 00s
50m 30s
52m 00s
53m 30s
55m 00s
56m 30s
Points
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Before submitting, please make sure you have ready:
Found on your Challenge Entry purchase confirmation email.
Unfortunately, we do not yet have the technology to allow you to directly upload your evidence, so in order for you to submit your evidence we require you to submit a weblink to such evidence. There are a number of ways to get a weblink to your evidence, you can either:
It is highly recommended that you complete the challenge within 7-days of its issue, however, we will accept submissions right up until 7-days after the end of the series. We will not accept submissions after this time.
This is a brutal physical challenge for which you are responsible for your own health and safety. It is imperative that you read through, understand and follow our health and safety guidelines before you embark on your challenge attempt. This list is only a guide. It is your responsibility to take the appropriate health and safety measures during the attempt of a challenge.
Consult a physician
You should consult a physician before you begin any strenuous exercise program, such as the one described on this website, especially if you have or suspect that you may have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or any other adverse medical conditions. If you feel faint or dizzy at any time while performing any challenges or exercise, stop immediately and seek medical evaluation.
Plan your route
On running challenges, we strongly recommend planning your route with online running route planners. This leaves out the guesswork, allowing you to know the distance and elevation before you embark on the challenge.
Let others know
When performing any challenge, we strongly recommend you let a friend or family member know what you are doing and where and when you are doing it and what time you are expected to return incase you face any difficulty.
Carry a mobile phone
We strongly advice that you carry with you a fully charged mobile phone and back up battery if possible.
Bad weather
Keep an eye on the weather forecast.
Nutrition and hydration
You are responsible for your own nutrition and hydration as this is a self-disciplined event. Please ensure you have enough fluids and food or adequate access to these. Click here to read our guide on fuelling correctly for this challenge.
If you have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to get in touch.