It has been annoying. I wish it would end. I do like random challenges though. As most of you have read, Albert Hayesworth has failed his conditioning test and can not practice until he passes it. The test is simple. Run 25 yards down, turn, run back. Do that 6 times for 300 yards. You have to do it twice but you get 3.5 min rest in the middle. He has to do it in 70 and 73 seconds respectively.
So Mike Golic tried it for ESPN a couple days ago. He passed the test by doing it in exactly 70 sec and 73 sec. It did not surprise me at all that he did it in the exact allotted time. He found a rythymn based on time being yelled out to him during each set. He has done these before and there is no reason to do these faster than what is necessary.
Going into the run, Mark Schelereth said he had NO DOUBT in his mind that Golic would do it. These tests come down to heart and nothing else. I found that to be interesting.
Well, I had to try it. Now, I have not been working out a lot lately especially the last few months. Between traveling and work, I just haven't made the time. Summer is always busy. Well, I made it to the gym last night and did my workout. Afterwards, Knowles and I set up our bags on the sidewalk 25 yards apart and timed each other.
I did both sets in 68 seconds and Knowles did both sets in 66 seconds. We both could have done it faster if need be. SIGN ME UP REDSKINS! Well, except I can not pass the "go run over to the parking lot and flip every car over test". It really was a drill of pace and heart and not a challenging athletic test. Haynesworth has no business failing this test.
So, my challenge to you. Go try it. It is a fun little challenge. 3.5 min rest is plenty for the heart. Your legs will feel it.
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