2nd Fitness Challenge

The 2nd Presidential Fitness Challenge took place at 6PM on Aug. 5th, 2011 at the PSU Outdoor Track. While the 1st Challenge boasted 4 participants, this 2nd Challenge rose to six challengers: Ryan, Deniz, Liz, Rachel, Tugba, and David.

The Challenge consisted of the following events (in order):
1. Shuttle Run (a series of 30yard dashes)
2. 1600m Run
3. V-Sit Reach
4. Situps (60 second time limit)
5. Pushups (until failure)

There were quite a few highlights. Most improved was Deniz, who ran over a minute faster in the mile and did ten more situps than the 1st Challenge. Liz substantially improved her numbers, running over 30 seconds faster in the mile and boasts a 1.5in increase the the V-sit reach. Ryan posted some big scores as usual, running 8 seconds faster in the mile, pumping out nearly 50 pushups, and extending his body 11 inches in the V-Sit Reach. Despite an ankle injury, David ran a 5.20 mile, and thanks to Ryan's lifting training and agility drills, improved his Shuttle Run time by .38s.

The two new participants (Rachel & Tugba) showed that they were no fitness slouches. Whereas Rachel busted out 30pushups and 42 situps despite having eaten some PSUCreamery ice cream before the challenge, Tugba showed some deceptive speed, running a 10.98 shuttle run and completing 40 situps.

The next fitness challenge is Sunday, September 18th. If you are interested, post a message on the blog, and start training!