Blog Post #2

This week, we were able to create an introductory PowToon presentation on our selected Genius Hour topic. We also watched a TEDTalk video on childrens' ability to learn anything that they are engaged and actively involved in. We also successfully embedded a Google Slides presentation that we created into our blog. Aside from all of this, we were introduced to "Plickers" - a fun and engaging way to poll student answers to certain questions.

One of the main things I learned about my topic today is that there are teams of people available that train new clients on obstacle course preparation. These teams are made up of past obstacle course winners, personal trainers and dietitians - making a business out of their experiences and creating a client group built upon new clients to the obstacle course business.

One of the challenges I found while researching my topic more extensively this week was the overload of training plans that are specifically made for men OR women, and almost none that are simply based on the racers' beginning level.

From this week, one of the questions I have is just how important diet is when training for an obstacle course race.

The next step I plan on taking include researching the various resources that are available for new trainees, especially for those that do not wish to spend any additional money on training vs. those that do. In addition, I want to further research what else in necessary or recommended in order to succeed in an obstacle course race - aside from the physical and dietary requirements. I want to also understand the importance that different forms of physical exercise and training can play in the grand scheme of things (i.e.: cardio vs. weight training, etc.).