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Sharks Feel The Pain In Training Torture
Sharks feel the pain in training torture
Dean Ritchie
December 16, 2010 12:00AM
THEY cramped up while straining and vomiting. The pain was unique. "It's the hardest thing I have ever done," Cronulla Sharks fullback Nathan Gardner said.
Prop Luke Douglas added: "There were people going down everywhere."
In an concerted attempt to instil toughness, leadership and courage into their camp, Cronulla players this week endured a torturous training course through the Sutherland Shire and the Royal National Park.
Players were forced out of bed at 3.30am for a bush trek, 11km of kayaking, a 50km bike ride and several runs totalling 8km.
Along the way there were written clues guiding players to their next activity.
It sounded fun. It wasn't.
Some players missed a vital clue - adding a punishing two hours to their already arduous bike ride.
Utility player John Morris led home the winning team in six hours and 15 minutes. Non-stop.
"If you didn't rehydrate you got cramps," Douglas said.
"There were times when I didn't know how I was going to keep going. I drank some Gatorade after a cramp but it took 10 minutes to kick in.
"It was real character-building. Players were showing leadership because we didn't stop for six hours.
"It was pretty tough. And it was an early wake-up so there were plenty of challenges. I thought I would be OK but it took a toll."
Gardner forgot his water bottle and, at one point, badly dehydrated, bent down to drink directly from the Gatorade keg.
Mustering their last remaining ounce of energy, some players celebrated after the event finished.
It was a mixed feeling of satisfaction and relief.
"It was pretty tough, mate," Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan said.
"Some of the boys said it was the hardest thing they had ever done.
"It really got them out of their comfort zone. Some actually didn't find the puzzles and clues along the way and went the wrong way.
"It put two hours on to their bike ride through the National Park.
"We found out a lot about the boys and how they react under pressure.
"They had to solve some puzzles along the way so we also found out who were leaders. The players had to look after each other so we also found out who prepared the best.
"It was an outstanding exercise.
"All of these little steps hopefully will get us heading in the right direction."
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=...training-torture/story-fn6bmf48-1225971704297
Attachment 1: Colin Best (left) and Cronulla teammates during their gruelling six-hour training session.Picture: Gregg Porteous. Source: The Daily Telegraph
Attachment 2: Sharks in a boat...Cronulla's 'red' team canoeing at Audley Weir as part of their six-hour pre-season torture session. Picture: Gregg Porteous Source: The Daily Telegraph
Attachment 3: Thirsty work...Shark Nathan Gardner gets some fluids in during Cronulla's six-hour torture session. Picture: Gregg Porteous Source: The Daily Telegraph
Sharks feel the pain in training torture
Dean Ritchie
December 16, 2010 12:00AM
THEY cramped up while straining and vomiting. The pain was unique. "It's the hardest thing I have ever done," Cronulla Sharks fullback Nathan Gardner said.
Prop Luke Douglas added: "There were people going down everywhere."
In an concerted attempt to instil toughness, leadership and courage into their camp, Cronulla players this week endured a torturous training course through the Sutherland Shire and the Royal National Park.
Players were forced out of bed at 3.30am for a bush trek, 11km of kayaking, a 50km bike ride and several runs totalling 8km.
Along the way there were written clues guiding players to their next activity.
It sounded fun. It wasn't.
Some players missed a vital clue - adding a punishing two hours to their already arduous bike ride.
Utility player John Morris led home the winning team in six hours and 15 minutes. Non-stop.
"If you didn't rehydrate you got cramps," Douglas said.
"There were times when I didn't know how I was going to keep going. I drank some Gatorade after a cramp but it took 10 minutes to kick in.
"It was real character-building. Players were showing leadership because we didn't stop for six hours.
"It was pretty tough. And it was an early wake-up so there were plenty of challenges. I thought I would be OK but it took a toll."
Gardner forgot his water bottle and, at one point, badly dehydrated, bent down to drink directly from the Gatorade keg.
Mustering their last remaining ounce of energy, some players celebrated after the event finished.
It was a mixed feeling of satisfaction and relief.
"It was pretty tough, mate," Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan said.
"Some of the boys said it was the hardest thing they had ever done.
"It really got them out of their comfort zone. Some actually didn't find the puzzles and clues along the way and went the wrong way.
"It put two hours on to their bike ride through the National Park.
"We found out a lot about the boys and how they react under pressure.
"They had to solve some puzzles along the way so we also found out who were leaders. The players had to look after each other so we also found out who prepared the best.
"It was an outstanding exercise.
"All of these little steps hopefully will get us heading in the right direction."
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=...training-torture/story-fn6bmf48-1225971704297
Attachment 1: Colin Best (left) and Cronulla teammates during their gruelling six-hour training session.Picture: Gregg Porteous. Source: The Daily Telegraph
Attachment 2: Sharks in a boat...Cronulla's 'red' team canoeing at Audley Weir as part of their six-hour pre-season torture session. Picture: Gregg Porteous Source: The Daily Telegraph
Attachment 3: Thirsty work...Shark Nathan Gardner gets some fluids in during Cronulla's six-hour torture session. Picture: Gregg Porteous Source: The Daily Telegraph
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snowman
Total gronk
the guy is a star!
sharks4ever
Great White
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sharkboy18
Great White
If the boys show this determination throughout the season we may be in for a good season here
Mark^Bastard
Great White
That is awesome
Mr Wright
Jaws
Bugger that.
shark23
Grey Nurse
Johnny Morris is the man!!!
snowman
Total gronk
you are the man for recognising this! :Yes:
Mr Wright
Jaws
Anyone know when Gal and Jez get back?
slide rule
Jaws
John Morris- The Ultimate Orienteer.
snowman
Total gronk
first session back after christmas i believe?
baanya
Tiger Shark
everything feeling good for 2011!!!
as an idea the sharks club should turn this into some sort of marketing idea/ annual event ... call it what you want but they could run something like thi severy year as an open comp where people/teams can enter and compete at this endurance event type stuff.. and the boys could compete aswell...raise the profile of the club and net proceeds goes to the footy team to raise $$
there are bucket loads of fitness freaks (no offense to anyone but fitness is a huge market!!) who would love this long distance endurance stuff and team events.. add some media coverage, high profile athletes competing, this could be a big thing.. Mark Webber does something similiar but alot longer on tas every year..
i reckon they could turn this into something decent for the club..
as an idea the sharks club should turn this into some sort of marketing idea/ annual event ... call it what you want but they could run something like thi severy year as an open comp where people/teams can enter and compete at this endurance event type stuff.. and the boys could compete aswell...raise the profile of the club and net proceeds goes to the footy team to raise $$
there are bucket loads of fitness freaks (no offense to anyone but fitness is a huge market!!) who would love this long distance endurance stuff and team events.. add some media coverage, high profile athletes competing, this could be a big thing.. Mark Webber does something similiar but alot longer on tas every year..
i reckon they could turn this into something decent for the club..
slide rule
Jaws
Nice :good:
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How could anyone finish that? You guys should see the assholes commenting on the telegraph
sharkboy18
Great White
I saw those ******* comments this morning, probly just guys that are oo afraid too admit that they could see big things from us this yr
Sharky Pete
Great White
There is a comment theme here with those comments.
They are all Dragqueen fans.
Gee whiz, the Fags are gearing up for Mardi Gras night already.
A.Snowden
Jaws
Well done boys!
And screw the telegraph and the dropkicks that comment there!
And screw the telegraph and the dropkicks that comment there!