Frogman Corps: Week 2 | Boat Carry

Frogman Corps: Week 2 | Boat Carry

  • Brief

Instructions

  • 5km for time

    Participants are required to run and/or walk a distance of 5km (3.1 miles) in as quick as time as possible. Simple.


    Should you want to take the challenge up a notch, you can earn extra points by bearing a voluntary weighted load of 0kg, 5kg, 10kg, 15kg or 20kg. The Danish Frogmen would regularly march as a unit with their boats on their shoulders. The weight is meant to simulate this boat carry. To simulate the boat carry as much as possible, any weight carried must be done so on the shoulder throughout the challenge.

Requirements

  • 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

    Should you choose to bear a load, 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%.

Evidencing

You must submit two pieces of evidence for this series:

  • Fitness Tracker Activity

    Eg: Strava, Garmin, Fitbit...

  • Photograph if weight on scales

    To evidence the weight of your carried object, you must take submit a photo of the weight on some scales. 

Scoring

Load-Bearing Points

Weight

Points

0kg (no load)

0

5kg

5

10kg

10

15kg

15

20kg

20

Time Points

Load-Bearing

Points

28m 00s

40

29m 18s

39

30m 36s

38

31m 54s

37

33m 12s

36

34m 30s

35

35m 48s

34

37m 06s

33

38m 24s

32

39m 42s

31

41m 00s

30

42m 18s

29

43m 36s

28

44m 54s

27

46m 12s

26

47m 30s

25

48m 48s

24

50m 06s

23

51m 24s

22

52m 42s

21

54m 00s

20

55m 18s

19

56m 36s

18

57m 54s

17

59m 12s

16

1h 00m 30s

15

1h 01m 48s

14

1h 03m 06s

13

1h 04m 24s

12

1h 05m 42s

11

1h 07m 00s

10

1h 08m 18s

9

1h 09m 36s

8

1h 10m 54s

7

1h 12m 12s

6

1h 13m 30s

5

1h 14m 48s

4

1h 16m 06s

3

1h 17m 24s

2

1h 20m 00s

1

Submitting

Before submitting, please make sure you have ready:

  • Challenge Entry Order Number

    Found on your Challenge Entry purchase confirmation email.

  • Weblink to Evidence

    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:

    • Upload your evidence to our Team Rokman Facebook Group
    • Share a direct weblink to your fitness tracker activity
    • Share a link to download a screenshot of your evidence via a file-sharing website such as wetransfer.com

Deadline

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.

Health & safety

These are tough physical challenges 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.

Help & Support

If you have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to get in touch.

info@rokman.co.uk