Monthly challenge / 2026-12

Winter Forge

2026-12-01 — 2026-12-31

Winter Forge

For time: 6 rounds of 2km run/walk, 40 reverse lunges total, 20 push-ups and 15 burpees. RX totals: 12km, 240 lunges, 120 push-ups, 90 burpees. Bodyweight only; one continuous clock.

RX

6 rounds: 2,000m run/walk + 40 alternating reverse lunges (20 each leg) + 20 floor push-ups + 15 chest-to-floor burpees.

Scaled

3 rounds: 1,000m run/walk + 20 supported reverse lunges total + 10 elevated push-ups + 5 elevated step-back burpees. Totals: 3km, 60 lunges, 30 push-ups, 15 burpees.

Youth

2 rounds: 400m run/walk + 10 supported reverse lunges total + 5 wall push-ups + 3 elevated step-back burpees. Totals: 800m, 20 lunges, 10 push-ups, 6 burpees. Parent-supervised.

Score: Elapsed time, fastest first.

Movement standards

Air squat: hip crease below the top of the knee, then stand to full hip and knee extension. Floor push-up: straight body from shoulders to heels, chest touches ground, then return to straight arms without hips rising first. Burpee: chest and thighs touch ground, then stand and jump with both feet clear, hips extended and hands together overhead; stepping back and up is allowed. Elevated push-up: use a secure support around waist height, keep the body straight, touch the chest to the support and return to straight arms. Wall push-up: feet stay planted, bend elbows to bring the chest toward the wall, then press to straight arms. Elevated step-back burpee: hands on a secure support, step into a straight-body plank, step forward and stand tall; no push-up or jump. Reverse lunge: step one foot back, gently touch the back knee to a mat, then stand fully and bring feet together. Alternate legs; EACH lunge counts as one rep, not a pair. Scaled and Youth may hold a stable support without pulling themselves up. Measure the outdoor course before starting; use the same route each round. Running or walking is allowed. No treadmill or motorized assistance. Complete each movement in order and finish each round before beginning the next. Use one continuous elapsed-time clock, with auto-pause OFF. Rest, transitions, food and water all stay on the clock. Start at the first run/walk; stop at completion of the final rep. Round time UP to the next whole second and enter HH:MM:SS. No time cap: only fully completed prescribed attempts receive a ranked finish time. Repeat any failed reps. RX, Scaled and Youth rank separately; equal times share a rank.

RX planning estimate: about 90–180 minutes; take longer if needed. Equipment: measured course, timer, mat and stable support for Scaled/Youth. Use a safe, ice-free course; the name does not require exposure to winter weather. Warm up and practice the movements first. Choose the division you are prepared to complete; rest or walk as needed. These are occasional endurance tests, not daily workouts. Further modifications are welcome as unranked practice. Youth attempts must be supervised and submitted by a parent or guardian; use a shorter practice session rather than a scored attempt if the prescribed Youth test exceeds preparation. A screenshot, HTTPS activity link or video link is required to submit. For verification, provide measured route and elapsed-time evidence plus uninterrupted movement video showing full-body range of motion and the load when applicable. An activity link alone does not verify movement reps. Submissions remain private until organizer approval; verification is never automatic.

Submit by: 2027-01-02T23:59:59-08:00

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