Tough Mudder

chickybuns
chickybuns Posts: 1,037 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
So I have signed up for one in September, so I have about 3 months. I was wondering if anyone had done one and what recommendations you have. I am currenlty doing heavy lifting (Chalean Extreme) 3xs per week to try to get stronger. I also do cardio abou 2xs a week, but I'm guessing I should do more. I can currently run about 3 miles, but at a 10 minute mile. When I run should I slow down my face and try for more distance or should I keep that pace and keep trying to go longer? I also have a pull-up bar but still can't do one, but feel I'm getting stronger. Any recommendations are welcome, thanks!

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  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Give this a read...

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Capt_Apollo/view/why-you-should-be-preparing-for-a-race-545663

    You'll want to get out there and actually run trails and what not. Tough Mudder isn't done on a track or flat surface...you're going to be going up hill, down hill, sideways, etc.

    Also, they have some good training advice on their website.
  • chickybuns
    chickybuns Posts: 1,037 Member
    Bump, anyone who has done one?
  • Flab2fitfi
    Flab2fitfi Posts: 1,349 Member
    There is a group on here training for Tough Mudder:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/14394-tough-mudder-training
  • LishieFruit89
    LishieFruit89 Posts: 1,956 Member
    Mine's in August at Mt Snow.

    Yeah, they're 10-12 miles but you've got obstacles in between so a 10min/mile for 3 miles doesn't really matter since I doubt obstacles are 3 miles apart. And it's more about team work than time.

    The Tough Mudder website has some workout stuff on it actually.
    http://toughmudder.com/training-prep/

    http://toughmudder.com/tough-mudder-boot-camp-training/


    Not related to training, but duct tape your shoes on and wear ones you don't care about anymore. And don't wear cotton.
    Spandex capris & a tight tank top are good items to wear since once wet, they won't drag you down.
  • boatsie77
    boatsie77 Posts: 480 Member
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    I know it's not as long as a Tough Mudder, but I did a 5K Mud Run last month, I included some tips in the story I posted about it the link below. Have a blast!

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/992718-58-year-old-goddess-completes-1st-5k-mud-run
  • mousemom18
    mousemom18 Posts: 172 Member
    I did one in May. Heavy lifting is great but only a few obstacles really require upper body strength. You need endurance to get up and down those hills for ten plus miles. I would definitely recommend extending your runs and adding hills to your route.

    Good luck and have fun with it!
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Bump, anyone who has done one?

    so you didn't bother to read the link right above this comment? I've done similar (warrior dash, etc)...that link pretty much spells it out. Also, the training regimen on the tough mudder website is excellent. what more were you looking for?
  • LishieFruit89
    LishieFruit89 Posts: 1,956 Member
    Bump, anyone who has done one?

    so you didn't bother to read the link right above this comment? I've done similar (warrior dash, etc)...that link pretty much spells it out. Also, the training regimen on the tough mudder website is excellent. what more were you looking for?

    I noticed that as well.
  • RobynLB83
    RobynLB83 Posts: 626 Member
    Run longer slower. Get crackin on those pullups. I've done one, and they are super fun. People off all fitness levels complete them, and they are not competitive events. That said, you'll have the most fun if you can breeze through it enjoying yourself. So you should be able to jog the total distance of the course comfortably, and do a pullup or two (most like pulling yourself up and over things and getting across the upper body obstacles like monkey bars).
  • chickybuns
    chickybuns Posts: 1,037 Member
    Bump, anyone who has done one?

    so you didn't bother to read the link right above this comment? I've done similar (warrior dash, etc)...that link pretty much spells it out. Also, the training regimen on the tough mudder website is excellent. what more were you looking for?

    Yes I did read it, wanted more opinions, don't have to be rude!
  • chickybuns
    chickybuns Posts: 1,037 Member
    thanks for the positive comments. I am going to continue heavy lifting, attempting pull-ups, push ups, and try for longer cardio to work on endurance
  • LishieFruit89
    LishieFruit89 Posts: 1,956 Member
    Bump, anyone who has done one?

    so you didn't bother to read the link right above this comment? I've done similar (warrior dash, etc)...that link pretty much spells it out. Also, the training regimen on the tough mudder website is excellent. what more were you looking for?

    Yes I did read it, wanted more opinions, don't have to be rude!
    He wasn't being rude actually.
    You were since you didn't even acknowledge the post before asking for more help.
  • chickybuns
    chickybuns Posts: 1,037 Member
    Bump, anyone who has done one?

    so you didn't bother to read the link right above this comment? I've done similar (warrior dash, etc)...that link pretty much spells it out. Also, the training regimen on the tough mudder website is excellent. what more were you looking for?

    Yes I did read it, wanted more opinions, don't have to be rude!
    He wasn't being rude actually.
    You were since you didn't even acknowledge the post before asking for more help.

    Sorry, I did read it, just wanted more opinions. It was decent info, but I didn't want to just follow one person's blog. Thank you so much for the advice everyone.
  • CharRicho
    CharRicho Posts: 389 Member
    Did my first one yesterday! It was AWESOME!

    You get a lot of time to rest because of the lineups so don`t feel like you have to be able to run 12 miles straight out. But DEFINITELY work on hill running. The hills killed me.

    The strength stuff helps but you have so many people helping you out to get over stuff and all that, there wasn`t anything I didn`t or couldn`t do.

    I am SORE today, but so happy with myself!
  • raisingemilyjune
    raisingemilyjune Posts: 181
    Mines in September at Mount St. Louis Moonstone!! Feel free to add me, I lift using the NROLFW program, run and cycle.
  • chickybuns
    chickybuns Posts: 1,037 Member
    Did my first one yesterday! It was AWESOME!

    You get a lot of time to rest because of the lineups so don`t feel like you have to be able to run 12 miles straight out. But DEFINITELY work on hill running. The hills killed me.

    The strength stuff helps but you have so many people helping you out to get over stuff and all that, there wasn`t anything I didn`t or couldn`t do.

    I am SORE today, but so happy with myself!

    Thanks for the advice, that really helps. I have been doing some hill running. I still feel I need to go longer distances. Yesterday I did a 5 1/2 with some hills. It's awesome that people help but I don't want to be a weanie :) And awesome job on completing a tough mudder.
  • PRMinx
    PRMinx Posts: 4,585 Member
    Bump

    Training for one in October. CrossFitting for strength, but I HAVE to start on my running. I just hate running...
  • erpar4
    erpar4 Posts: 25 Member
    Yes! Tough Mudder is awesome. I did mine last September. Here are my recommendations:

    1. UPPER BODY! I recommend gaining lots of upper body strength, pull-ups, pushups etc.
    2. Distance. I worked my way up to running 6 miles once a week. I definitely recommend this bc I saw many meat heads cramping up and sitting on the side in pain. Also, someone who was in my group only ran max 3 miles and her legs were cramping up constantly and she would have to constantly stop.
    3. Plyometrics!

    Tough Mudder is AMAZING! You're going to have so much fun.

    Anyone feel free to friend me or message me if you have any other questions! I'd be happy to help as best as I can.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    If only someone had posted this information already...

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1008802-tough-mudder-my-thoughts-advice?hl=tough+mudder#posts-15451635
  • chickybuns
    chickybuns Posts: 1,037 Member
    Bump

    Training for one in October. CrossFitting for strength, but I HAVE to start on my running. I just hate running...

    I understand. I'm not a big runner. Yesterday I did a 5.3 mile run in 60 minutes with hills. My goal is 2-3 times a week with one long run/walk on the weekend. I'm also going to make sure at least one is a trail of some sort!
  • chickybuns
    chickybuns Posts: 1,037 Member
    Yes! Tough Mudder is awesome. I did mine last September. Here are my recommendations:

    1. UPPER BODY! I recommend gaining lots of upper body strength, pull-ups, pushups etc.
    2. Distance. I worked my way up to running 6 miles once a week. I definitely recommend this bc I saw many meat heads cramping up and sitting on the side in pain. Also, someone who was in my group only ran max 3 miles and her legs were cramping up constantly and she would have to constantly stop.
    3. Plyometrics!

    Tough Mudder is AMAZING! You're going to have so much fun.

    Anyone feel free to friend me or message me if you have any other questions! I'd be happy to help as best as I can.

    Thanks! I am working on my upper body very slowly. I did 5 miles, but would feel more comfortable with 8 or so by then, but I think that's attainable. Days I do strength I try to do a Turbo Fire HIIT workout and that has some plyo, so hopefully that helps. Thanks a lot for the suggestions, I'm excited and scared!

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