The Warrior Dash is a Great Goal!

kittytrix
kittytrix Posts: 557 Member
edited October 5 in Motivation and Support
So I've done three obstacle mud runs this year, but my last one was several months back. I'm going to use the first mud run I ever ran, The Warrior Dash, as a fitness goal.

For anyone looking to one of these 5Ks I would say do it! They are loads of fun and a great long-term fitness goal. I've seen people of all ages, sizes and fitness levels participate. One of the most inspiring sights was an older gentleman with a knee brace walk/jogging the course until he finished it! And really, who doesn't like playing in the mud? ;0)

I know there are tons of these mud runs throughout the US, Canada and even a few that I know of in the UK.

I highly recommend them!

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  • TexasNurseMom78
    TexasNurseMom78 Posts: 897 Member
    Agree 100%! Just did Warrior Dash last weekend for the first time. it was super fun and I am ready to do it again
  • brookepenni
    brookepenni Posts: 787 Member
    Yep - my partner and I have registered for the Sydney event in February next year! Cant wait!!!!!!
  • chuckyp
    chuckyp Posts: 693 Member
    That was my first goal too. Completed this past April. Also did Rugged Maniac a few weeks ago and I'm signed up for Tough Mudder in January and Warrior Dash again next April. They are a blast.
  • kittytrix
    kittytrix Posts: 557 Member
    WOW! Tougher Mudder! You are an ANIMAL! LOL! Way to go to all you mudders!
  • alicollins74
    alicollins74 Posts: 335 Member
    I signed up for a commando run which is similar. It will b my first race. I am very excited & nervous. Thanks for your encouragement...
  • kittytrix
    kittytrix Posts: 557 Member
    I signed up for a commando run which is similar. It will b my first race. I am very excited & nervous. Thanks for your encouragement...
    YOu will have a blast! Just a word of caution: They're addicting. I guess that's two words. LOL!
  • ElisaRazz
    ElisaRazz Posts: 84 Member
    I have been so tempted to sign up for the one in Sydney too, kinda scared but it looks like fun.

    Is it a whole lot of running?
  • love22step
    love22step Posts: 1,103 Member
    From pictures I've seen, they look like a military basic training confidence course. Do you need good upper body strength?
  • PennyNickel14
    PennyNickel14 Posts: 749 Member
    Also, Tough Mudder is coming to Japan in 2012 for people in my neck of the woods :)!
  • kittytrix
    kittytrix Posts: 557 Member
    I have been so tempted to sign up for the one in Sydney too, kinda scared but it looks like fun.

    Is it a whole lot of running?

    You can run/walk it. I did for part of some courses and yes, there are obstacles that require some upper body strenght, but don't be scared! If my big booty can do it, you can do it!
  • kittytrix
    kittytrix Posts: 557 Member
    From pictures I've seen, they look like a military basic training confidence course. Do you need good upper body strength?

    You do have to have some, but nothing extraordinary. I will try to post some of my pics from different runs I've done.
  • kittytrix
    kittytrix Posts: 557 Member
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  • paigele
    paigele Posts: 123 Member
    I am SO stoked about this challenge now that I know of it.
    Ordered my kilt today to wear when I fundraise for St Jude! Gotta get my upper body in shape or I may not make it over the top of those walls.
    Whoop! Whoop! :drinker:
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