Tough Mudder - Anyone???

[GirlyGymRat]

I am ready to commit for 2013 : ))))) Any body done tough mudder?

http://toughmudder.com/

[dooie]

I am ready to commit for 2013 : ))))) Any body done tough mudder?

http://toughmudder.com/

I'm doing the aus one in September

[GirlyGymRat]

yay!! I did warrior dash last year and am again this year...but I think I need to graduate

[dooie]

yay!! I did warrior dash last year and am again this year...but I think I need to graduate

I did the warrior dash, it was 5km, the tough mudder is 19km!!!! It will be hectic

[Renesis]

I wanna do the TRI-State one in OCT.

[songdog]

After 9yrs in the Marines I think i will pass.But I will root for you

[phoenix44]

I did one in April and we are doing the KY one in Oct.
They are fun. Not really that hard if you are/were an athlete. Worst part is the 10,000 volt shocking. Monkey bars and rings were tough mostly because your wet and freezing cold so it's hard to grip. The Artic Enema was rough that water is amazingly cold

I don't understand how people don't finish. But it's a great experience every helps everyone.

[Igifuno]

After 9yrs in the Marines I think i will pass.But I will root for you

Didn't know you were a Marine. Thanks for your service.

I want to do one but don't think I have the stamina. I have friends who have done it and loved it. Pictures are great. Everyone gets covered in mud and there's a mountain pile of shoes at the end of the event. I'm jealous and want to do one.

[DSM4Life]

I will be there this oct!

[stpete]

Why?

[DSM4Life]

Looking for a new challenge.

[Shol'va]

Damn, you all sound like a bunch of Tough Mudders...

[DSM4Life]

I love playing in the mud.......er

[GirlyGymRat]

I am doing this. Want to go with other peeps but OP I know not interested. will go alone if I have too and befriend others at event. Give me something to train for. I hate running. Hahaha

[Shol'va]

I am doing this. Want to go with other peeps but OP I know not interested. will go alone if I have too and befriend others at event. Give me something to train for. I hate running. Hahaha

Hey I hope you can get some from here who live nearby to go run with you. Take some pics too and post them. And if it goes over well it might be able to turn into a yearly event. Eh who knows?
PS I can see it now our very own AR Run-A-Thon...

[GirlyGymRat]

Hey I hope you can get some from here who live nearby to go run with you. Take some pics too and post them. And if it goes over well it might be able to turn into a yearly event. Eh who knows?
PS I can see it now our very own AR Run-A-Thon...

I am open to that. It could happen!!!

[Times Roman]

not this.
used to train with the army rangers when i was younger, most of it was fairly easy.

would be cool if you let us know how it goes?

[DeadlyD]

my wife has been on about this! there one in whistler BC this year, we might do it.

[DCI]

You're all a bit mental

[Noles12]

Just did one last month. They are fun with a group and sometimes others are needed to help get passed obstacles.

SOme of the outfits people run it are pretty funny

[GirlyGymRat]

Just did one last month. They are fun with a group and sometimes others are needed to help get passed obstacles.

SOme of the outfits people run it are pretty funny

I can't image "outfits" for tough mudder! I saw some crazy costumes for warrior dash tho....too funny!

I know I can't do the TM alone and I don't think I will have too : ) Just need to market this to the right peeps!

[GirlyGymRat]

not this.
used to train with the army rangers when i was younger, most of it was fairly easy.

would be cool if you let us know how it goes?

Actually not a bad idea to recruit military types. I will not run alone - this is certain.

[GirlyGymRat]

I'm doing the aus one in September

I wanna do the TRI-State one in OCT.

keep us posted!

I did one in April and we are doing the KY one in Oct.
They are fun. Not really that hard if you are/were an athlete. Worst part is the 10,000 volt shocking. Monkey bars and rings were tough mostly because your wet and freezing cold so it's hard to grip. The Artic Enema was rough that water is amazingly cold

I don't understand how people don't finish. But it's a great experience every helps everyone.

Hypothermia and shock wires...its just temporary.

I want to do one but don't think I have the stamina. I have friends who have done it and loved it. Pictures are great. Everyone gets covered in mud and there's a mountain pile of shoes at the end of the event. I'm jealous and want to do one.

be amazed at what a conditioned body can do!!! I can't do one today neither...but gives me something to work towards

I will be there this oct!

luv to hear your experince

my wife has been on about this! there one in whistler BC this year, we might do it.

Awesome

[GirlyGymRat]

After 9yrs in the Marines I think i will pass.But I will root for you

thank u for your service; impressive!

I will have to train for this and I appreciate the support. Once I decide to do something, it is gonna happen. I just need to figure out the venue, since I have options. I know I can't do it this year : (

[JWP806]

This dude cracks me up... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YErZ5GjOyas

[GirlyGymRat]

This dude cracks me up... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YErZ5GjOyas

funny stuff...thx for posting. gave me ideas!!!

[Noles12]

I can't image "outfits" for tough mudder! I saw some crazy costumes for warrior dash tho....too funny!

I know I can't do the TM alone and I don't think I will have too : ) Just need to market this to the right peeps!

I dont know how they do it but there are still a select few that come out dressed up even for tough mudder

[JWP806]

No problem. I have been wanting to do one for a while but none of my friends wanted to do it. Actually, no I haven't, I have just been saying that I want to. I don't have the stamina.

[GirlyGymRat]

You're all a bit mental

what gave u that idea?

[GirlyGymRat]

No problem. I have been wanting to do one for a while but none of my friends wanted to do it. Actually, no I haven't, I have just been saying that I want to. I don't have the stamina.

i have stamina...just not enuff .....yet!!!

[number twelve]

Doing one in Tampa this December

[GirlyGymRat]

Doing one in Tampa this December

awsome...luv to hear how it goes for ya!

[DCI]

what gave u that idea?

Ohh nothing at all

[GirlyGymRat]

i have been casually mentioning my intent this past week; 2 other gals and 2 guys are joining me. I registeed for 2013 and then I ate 2 cupcakes. It was a TOUGH WEEK of recruiting. LMBO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DCI]

Lol, good luck with it I climbed a mountain on Saturday and I think I had about 4 multiple heartattacks.

[SEOINAGE]

fts..

[GirlyGymRat]

Lol, good luck with it I climbed a mountain on Saturday and I think I had about 4 multiple heartattacks.

hmmmm...and u survived the 4 heart attacks to post today...thankfully

[GirlyGymRat]

passing on free advice from OP (a guy) who recently did the Tough Mudder....for what it is worth!!!!

trail runs prior to the event; he was running 9 miles prior to event and said a treadmill wasn't good enuff
take that wide silver tape (I can't remember the name...but a man's man knows what I mean) to wrap around your shoes so they don't come off. lots of thick mud / muck and some lost there sneakers.
neophrene (sp?) wraps for the knees...lots of crawling
he took gloves but ditched them about 2 miles in cuz they got wet and heavy
he said I shouldn't worry if I have to go alone because others will help me ( I can't scale a 12 - 14 foot wall - I am much less then 6 ft tall) - he said someone would throw me over it or just hoist me up while someone grabbed me at the top) THANK GOD...I couldn't figure out how to do this alone.
He didn't have any problem with hyothermia, but then again, there is a at least a 70 lb spread between me and him...so I expect to be uncomfortable...
shock wires...depends on where u get hit...in the ear, throat will put ya down...he didn't get thrown down to the ground by them, but others did
Unlike other events, mostly serious folks show up and don't have as many problems with what I will call "fatties"
he said there is some and even a lot of waiting at obstacles, so time to recover...yayyyyyy

lastly he said it wasn't as tuff as he anticipated (this guy is very fit and does alot of cardio....i see with his gf/wife in spinning class frequently they lift also

if anyone else wants to share their secrets, please jump in....

[spywizard]

did one last weekend.. it was a 5k, but on a ski hill so pretty put together all in all.. the wife and I did it together..

one of the obstacles was an wall my wife could not reach i gave her a boost up but she then stalled so i put my hand on her butt and shoved her over she and the others around us were very surprised, but i do big shoulder presses so it really wasnt' that much effort, then stepped back 1 step and jumped pulled myself up.. volleyball will do that for ya..

My recommendation is do the cardio on the stair master for 2 weeks if your cardio is lacking then the last 2 weeks before the event train outside rain or shine on hills if possible, stopping at playgrounds to do monkey bar and pull ups thats what i had the wife do anyway..

[spywizard]

No problem. I have been wanting to do one for a while but none of my friends wanted to do it. Actually, no I haven't, I have just been saying that I want to. I don't have the stamina.

300 leg presses to 90 degree with 1.5x your body weight.. your stamina will be just fine..