Warrior dash??

ktfitzgerald
ktfitzgerald Posts: 369 Member
edited October 4 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm thinking about trying the Warrior Dash next year. I can't run 3 miles (yet). But it looks like fun. And I have plenty of time to train. Would love to hear from those who have done it. How hard is it? Does it matter if I'm not very fast (I don't expect to be good at it I just want to get through it.)

Also, would love to hear from anyone planning on doing the Dash in Indiana.

Thanks!

Replies

  • wbgolden
    wbgolden Posts: 2,066 Member
    It's WAY more mental than physical. If you think (KNOW) you can do it, you can do it.

    Also, it's a friggin blast.
  • lstnlondry
    lstnlondry Posts: 1,794 Member
    DO ! DO IT DO IT!! You soooooo got this!!
  • mom2lyla
    mom2lyla Posts: 123 Member
    I have always wanted to do one--but I can't run 3 miles either. Maybe not even one at this point; I haven't tried in a while. When is the one in IN?
  • JaredBergeron
    JaredBergeron Posts: 379 Member
    I have seen some pretty out of shape folks walk it...you will have no issues!
  • meagalayne
    meagalayne Posts: 3,382 Member
    You don't have to be able to run at all, honestly. It is as hard and as fulfilling and fun as you make it. I've seen people run it at top speed, and other trod along for HOURS to finish at their own pace.

    You make it whatever kind of race you want it to be! Either way, it's one hell of a good time! :bigsmile:
  • Guerita83
    Guerita83 Posts: 75
    Just saw a preview and looks AWWWEEESSOOOMMEEEE!!!!!!!!!! Looks fun, challenging and overall craazzzyyyyy!!!! Would love to do it someday!!!
  • lipglossjunky73
    lipglossjunky73 Posts: 497 Member
    It was one of my most favorite races I ever did!!! The hardest part for me was the run up the mountain, but I loved every minute of it!!!!
  • _SusieQ_
    _SusieQ_ Posts: 2,964 Member
    Babe, I did it in OK in September. And that was at 270 lbs. I finishes in the bottom 100 out of 7500. And it was the funnest, most awesome thing I have ever accomplished! I did not run, I walked the whole thing. You do not need to be able to run 5K. The longest stretches between obstacles is seldom more than a mile, so concentrate on the short runs if you want to try and run any of it.

    Most of all, get some friends together and just have fun. Crawling through mud and jumping over fire....what's not to love??!!
  • TexasNurseMom78
    TexasNurseMom78 Posts: 897 Member
    A group of firends and I are doing the Central Texas one in a couple weeks. SO excited. ANd there are several different start times with large groups at each start time so its not like you will get to then end and be the very last one even if you take a long time. I am in better shape now than iever have been, bu that still isnt saying much! Will let you knwo how it goes!
  • ktfitzgerald
    ktfitzgerald Posts: 369 Member
    Thanks for the responses everyone! You've talked me into it:) Now to find some friends who'll do it with me.
  • mandasimba
    mandasimba Posts: 782 Member
    Sounds fun. Maybe I'll take part in the MN one in June!
  • mom2lyla
    mom2lyla Posts: 123 Member
    Thanks for the responses everyone! You've talked me into it:) Now to find some friends who'll do it with me.
    When?? I'm thinking I want to do it too.
  • _SusieQ_
    _SusieQ_ Posts: 2,964 Member
    and make sure you have someone there to take pictures! :)

    next time I am taking a waterproof camera with me during the race.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories