Tough Mudder?

CharleeEekhoff

I've done 2 - if you want to do one, go for it. Don't be afraid of any aspect. Strength train and build your running base. Check out the TM website - they suggest training programs depending on your athletic level I believe. That's where I started with my first one. Conquer your fears! And have fun

ElliottTN

Would it be possible for someone to basically walk the entire course and skip every obstacle or say half azz some of them? Just wondering.

spartan_d

It's possible, but I don't think that anyone who does that can legitimately claim to have "finished" the course. I mean, they did technically finish, but it's not in keeping with the spirit of the event.

deluxmary2000

ElliottTN wrote: »

Would it be possible for someone to basically walk the entire course and skip every obstacle or say half azz some of them? Just wondering.

Yes, I know someone who did this.
If you're slow, that's ok IMO, but I hate it when people don't put forth effort in events like TM. I feel like it cheapens it somehow.

carrieous

i dont think they are a good idea. running on a slippery surface is not safe and there is a plethora of bacteria in mud. plus, ruins your good shoes

dougpconnell219

I was looking at the spartan race website... They have one in my town in late October...

I don't know if I could get the upper body strength part of it by then... Climbing a rope! Gulp.

I think that may be more of a 2016 goal. Maybe aim for a 5 or 10 K this year.

Would it be possible for an out of shape beginner be ready for that in ten months?

Id love to have a goal to shoot for, and that looks like a lot of fun.

4leighbee

Boobietrap1337 wrote: »

I'm training for one now. It'll be my first one though. Reading this thread I'm getting nervous.

Exactly! I was going to post the question but figured I'd search it first (glad I did - 'cause here you all are) ... yikes to some of this. I'm all for the obstacles and a major challenge - something to really put me to the test, but I'm not sure I'm crazy about things that make my eyes water and my cuts sting ...

MysticRealm

I'm training for one right now ('race' is in September).
I don't know if the training I am doing right now is going to be as beneficial as I hope, since I have never done one before but I'm hoping.
I run about twice a week (longest run currently was 9.4kms)
I do the recommended Tough Mudder Circuit Training (hate it so much!!!) about twice a week.
I do Hot Yoga (Flow or Foundations) 1-2 times a week.
And I try to go for a hike every couple weeks.

As my fitness increases and as I get closer to the race I would like to add in another running day. Move from the easiest circuit training to the middle difficulty circuit training, and depending on my upper body strength I might add in a true weight lifting day.

4leighbee

deluxmary2000 wrote: »

ElliottTN wrote: »

Would it be possible for someone to basically walk the entire course and skip every obstacle or say half azz some of them? Just wondering.

Yes, I know someone who did this.
If you're slow, that's ok IMO, but I hate it when people don't put forth effort in events like TM. I feel like it cheapens it somehow.

not to mention it's like $150, right?

amann_84

I would recommend a summer time tough mudder if you do one. It was like 35 degrees and raining when I ran mine thought I was gonna die of hypothermia lol. Other than that it was a really cool experience and i'm glad I did it!