Tough Mudder

[rmabrey]

Training began today for my first Tough Mudder in March!!!

As Time gets closer I will post access for the fund raising page to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, and hopefully raise A nice amount for a good cause.

http://www.youtube.com/user/ToughMudder?blend=7&ob=5
http://www.youtube.com/user/ToughMudder?blend=7&ob=5#p/a/f/2/MzPMmdXhagA



Anyone else done this, and have some advice or tips for me.

 

[Fishersjohn48]

I saw that on our schedule board and wondered what that was. That looks like fun!

 

[rockhopper46038]

My wife wants us to participate in this event, but she told me we missed it. So it's in March??

 

[NewsShooter]

I did the Warrior Dash over the summer. Planning on running the Zombie Run in June.

Awesome time. Make sure you show up a couple hours before your wave - parking at all of these are RIDICULOUS. And run a lot. Then run more. If you are worried about the obstacles, you should be cool with being able to do a lot of body weight exercises... i.e. Squats, pushups, chin-ups/pull-ups.

I was gassed 2 miles in... because my pride got the best of me and I tried to keep pace with much better runners. Find a hot chick with a smoking tail - let that motivate you, and have fun.

 

[rockhopper46038]

Yep, we'll be at the Zombie Run, too!

 

[Gabriel]

Anyone else done this, and have some advice or tips for me.

I'll let you know after Saturday.

Depending on how I like it, I'll likely do the one in March also.

 

[rmabrey]

My wife wants us to participate in this event, but she told me we missed it. So it's in March??

crawfordsville in march

 

[perry]

I ran 3 half marathons this year, so I guess I'm a bit of a recreational runner. But for some reason I don't have all that much interest in doing the muddy runs.

 

[Ogre]

It's not just a mud run, it's an endurance obstable course. My buddy is doing the tough mudder this weekend (IIRC). I ran the Rebel Race with him and our wives in Sept. They're alot of fun, and alot less mind numbing than looking down a stretch of asphault. I have been looking into Spartan Race, but my long distance endurance isnt there yet, the Rebel Race was only a 5k.

 

[Gabriel]

I ran 3 half marathons this year, so I guess I'm a bit of a recreational runner. But for some reason I don't have all that much interest in doing the muddy runs.

I've found that I hate running on pavement. It's about as boring as could possibly be. I do, however, really like running the mountain bike trails in the area.

 

[Denny347]

Man, that looks like a good time. The running does not look concerning, I would much rather run like this than on a street...BORING!!!!! I do a lot of body weight training in my CrossFit workouts. Lots of rope climbing, pushups, situps, handstand pushups, squats, etc. This looks like it would be fun and challenging. I don't mind difficult, it just needs to be fun.

 

[Gabriel]

Man, that looks like a good time. The running does not look concerning, I would much rather run like this than on a street...BORING!!!!! I do a lot of body weight training in my CrossFit workouts. Lots of rope climbing, pushups, situps, handstand pushups, squats, etc. This looks like it would be fun and challenging. I don't mind difficult, it just needs to be fun.

I'll let you know how fun it is after tomorrow.

 

[Ogre]

This is one Im interested in running next year...
SPARTAN RACE Obstacle Racing - Spartan Sprint & Super Spartan obstacle course trail races and the Spartan Beast and Death Race endurance race

 

[Gabriel]

This is one Im interested in running next year...
SPARTAN RACE Obstacle Racing - Spartan Sprint & Super Spartan obstacle course trail races and the Spartan Beast and Death Race endurance race

That's almost a year out.

 

[Ogre]

That's almost a year out.

yep...
didn't know there was a time limit...

 

[Gabriel]

yep...
didn't know there was a time limit...

I would have a hard time keeping my interest up for a year, that's all. It was hard enough to keep up interest and training for four months preparing for tomorrow. Granted I'm pretty unprepared, and between family and work getting the time to train wasn't easy. It should be fun regardless.

 

[Gabriel]

Did this today. It was really a great time. I'll be doing the one in March if I can get the 17th off.

 

[qwkdrwmgw]

I done the Rebel Race in Sept. and then done the Tough Mudder in Nov. let me just say the RR is a walk in the park compared to the TM. The two worst obstacles were the Ice Jacuzzi and the Mystery Obstacle. I will admit this was probably the toughest thing I have ever tried doing. But I would do it again in a heart beat, the feeling (or lack there of) at the end was great.

We are looking to get a big team together for the one in March and also the one in April that is in Ohio. Let me know if your interested.

Scott