STORMEET is nothing more than a longer training session based on running and functional exercises known from fitness clubs or CrossFit bots. The exercises are simple and do not require any special preparation, so they are available to everyone. A large part of the entire training is running, a total of 8 km (8×1 km). STORMEET starts and finishes with a run.
I have no experience, no training or is it for me?
Everyone starts at some point and it's never too late for that. Set yourself a training goal that is STORMEET. Do something for yourself that you will be proud of! For beginners, we suggest going to one of our nearly 50 partners nationwide. Their list is available here: (like). Visit a partner club and you will learn everything you need to know to get started. You will also find training plans on our website (link), try them out. Remember that the STORMEET championships in October are not the only event in Poland. If you don't have time to prepare for October then try your hand at one of next year's events.
I am an active athlete, I run I practice OCRs at the gym, how do I prepare myself?
Adaptation is the key to everything. If you already have an aerobic background gained from running distances over 10km the matter will be easier. If running is not your forte start with a few kilometres a week, increase the amount of running in your workouts as much as possible. Introduce strength training into your plan. Divide your entire workout into sections and do each section every few days, gather your findings and test! Test how your body will behave after running 1 km and completing 1 km on the ergometer. Then combine the training sessions into several pairs of STORMEET workouts. Let there be no easy workouts for you, surprise your body by challenging it to win. Fight back! Try out the entire workout once you have checked out all the sections. We suggest going through the STORMEET challenge first with a partner. After the test training you will already have an idea of what you are capable of.
Work on technique, you can get a better result with better technique.
Do an analysis of individual movements, watch videos of how others train. You can save a lot of energy if you improve your technique. For example, when doing lunges, pay attention to the length of the lunge, when pushing a sled to the angle of support and when doing wallballs to how your feet and knees are positioned to release as much power as possible when throwing the ball. Running after one of your workouts is not the same as before you get to the training station, after lunges or sleds your running pace can drop significantly. Keep in mind at all times that STORMEET is not just about running. Don't go crazy running:)
Limitations are only in the head.
You need to adapt, don't assume you'll do 100 wall ball in one go or tackle 100m of sledding without rest. Adaptation is key and a strong head helps with this. In your preparation training, try to push the limits by another metre, two or three, by a few more repetitions. Endurance is one of the fitness parameters that can be developed.
Which category should I compete in?
The whole challenge can take you between 1h and 1.5h so it is not a short workout. If you have experience of long workouts of more than 1h then you can easily manage this challenge on your own. The individual categories are dedicated to active and seasoned runners. Pre-code running enthusiasts and participants in CrossFit competitions will find something for themselves here.
If you occasionally do workouts over 30' then it is worth testing your body by doing longer training sessions over a period of time.
You have several categories to choose from. For the first time, we recommend starting as a duo, it is by far the easiest entry into the challenge STORMEET. In a duo, you don't have to do all the work alone! Together with your partner you decide on the distribution of exercises and the number of repetitions, it is the team i.e. your team that has to overcome the challenges and not you alone. This definitely takes the pressure off any newcomer to such a start. A great option is also to start with a more experienced partner who can take on the majority of the challenge 🙂 You provide yourself with excellent salvation alongside a good athlete who will help you overcome the challenge.
The last category you can enter is the ELITE category - this version of training is aimed at those who love challenges and like to conquer peaks. Passing the entire STORMEET challenge in a waistcoat (9/6 kg) will give you a sense of pride and entry into the elite #ELITSTORMATHLETE group.
