Although snow isn’t in the forecast for a few more months, Northern Colorado residents certainly have the opportunity to chill out on Sunday, August 23rd at the Snowbank Brew Run beginning at 10 a.m.
A departure from the traditional, Snowbank Brewing focuses on innovation and a passion for the Colorado lifestyle. Although this lifestyle typically encompasses a yearning for all things active, many of the events at this year’s Brew Run require a slightly different set of skills. So, in order to best prepare for the run, here are five great ways to train for the event.
1) Lifts, Lifts, Lifts
One competition at the 2015 Brew Run begs the question, “Can YOU “handle” a growler?” This year, not one but two water-filled growlers will be ready for one lucky runner to haul. If this runner is able to complete the course in under 25 minutes, and without dropping, spilling or transferring the growler they will be rewarded a new growler, filled with a beer of their choice! So, stop by your local brewery and consider picking up a growler prior to the Brew Run to start practicing!
Plus, there’s an obvious end reward to this pre-run practice. (Note: This will also help you train for the event’s Keg Haul Relay, and potentially any drinking-related activities.) Want additional training exercises? Check out these unconventional keg workout strategies!
2) Improve Your Balance
This training exercise requires one plastic cup filled to the brim with water. Once these materials are acquired, place the cup in your palm and walk around, frequently steadying your balance.
How will this help you at the Brew Run? As one of their “Beer Olympics” activities, Snowbank will be hosting a Beer Balance Relay. During this activity, five teams of two will line up, with one partner balancing a half-filled beer while expected to run 50 meters and back without spilling. Meanwhile, partner two must continuously do burpees until partner one returns. Then the participants switch. When partner two finishes running the 50 meters, he or she must then chug the beer. The first team to finish their beer wins! To gain an extra advantage, consider reviewing SparkPeople’s Balance Training 101.
3) Squat ‘Til You Drop
How many squats can you do in one minute? How about while holding a half-filled beer on your head? At the event’s CrossFit Games Squat Challenge that’s exactly what you must do! The individual capable of completing the most full squats (with proper form and depth determined by a CrossFit instructor) will win the challenge! So, consider hitting the gym or developing your own at-home squat program to best prepare for this challenge. In addition, check out the Ultimate Squat Guide for over 35 types of squats to practice.
4) Hand-Eye Coordination
Because hand-eye coordination can greatly compromise your ability to exercise, it will be crucial for two of the event’s most famous activities – corn hole and flip cup. Here, eye-hand coordination comes into play, allowing the eyes to indirectly coordinate the movements of the hands.
This is important for corn hole, which involves teams of two lining up in front of a corn hole board. Next, the first partner must make a show while the other drinks a beer, then they switch and the first team to finish their beer and complete the second shot wins!
As for flip cup, teams of three will line up along a rectangular table. The first person drinks their beer, flips their cup, and goes into a plank. Then the second person must drink their beer, flips their cup, and goes into a plank. The first team to have their final person flip their cup successfully wins. To improve your chances of victory, check out these four easy drills to improve your eye-hand coordination.
5) Get Jumpin’
The last event of the Brew Run’s Beer Olympics is the triple jump. You must complete three broad jumps in a row, attempting to jump the furthest without spilling your beer. It’s important to note that the triple jump is an event which requires leg strength, technique and speed. For these reasons, learning the basics can greatly assist one’s performance. For an easy-to-read guide to the basics, check out these simple steps to mastering the triple jump.
Now that you know the best ways to train for the 2015 Snowbank Brew Run, it’s up to you to do the rest! At the event, the course will be marked with several volunteers along the way, and there will be one water station roughly halfway through the course. Water will also be available at the finish line, and dogs are allowed on both the course and the outside patio. At the conclusion of the run, each participant will receive one free Snowbank brew and fun swag. Happy training and see you there! Click here to register.
Additional Information:
- Make sure to bring your ID, extra cash for additional brews, food and apparel for any weather
- BRING YOUR GAME! Get ready for our Beer Olympics and a taste test challenge, winners get another FREE brew!
- Snowbank Brewing is instituting a strict weather cancellation policy. If weather conditions present unsafe for participants (blizzard or lightning) we will do a Facebook post and send an email out to all registered participants 6pm the evening before the scheduled run. Please make sure to check either or both of these if you are unsure if the run will be held or reschedule
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