Getting ready to do the warrior dash in two months. What sho

gatecityradio
gatecityradio Posts: 401
edited November 12 in Fitness and Exercise
It's a 3.08 mile run with obstacles along the way. Mostly climing and balance stuff. I'm not in running shape and I haven't done weight training in ages. What kind of exercises should I do to get prepaired? I have two months to get ready.

http://warriordash.com/register2012_north_carolina.php

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l67GOuFDRik

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QNL39jGXp8
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  • golferd
    golferd Posts: 400 Member
    Push ups, running, pull-ups, short-burst runs.

    Completed savage race twice and tough mudder once
  • gatecityradio
    gatecityradio Posts: 401
    thanks. Anything I could do in the gym? which machines or weights?
  • thefuzz1290
    thefuzz1290 Posts: 777 Member
    Trail running might help the most, but work on deadlifts, squats, bench press, shoulder press, and pull-ups. Don't do isolation exercises, just focus on compound exercises.
  • Destinie589
    Destinie589 Posts: 211
    Cool!! I am doing it on April 21! Go us! Anyway the course really isn't bad just be sure you are fit enough to run a 5k. :drinker:
  • Becca308
    Becca308 Posts: 43 Member
    I'm doing one in May and one in July, so these tips are super useful - thanks!
  • RedFeffer
    RedFeffer Posts: 25 Member
    LOL STAIRS!!! I am running it for the second time this year in Ontario, and can hardly wait!! It was the MOST FUN of last year, don't forget to dress up! :) Trail running is good for sure, and honestly - you should try doing Jillian Michaels' videos - she'll kick your butt into shape pretty quick! :) What you need is endurance!
  • BrettPGH
    BrettPGH Posts: 4,716 Member
    Same here. Get running, get lifting and may the odds be ever in your favor.
  • Suz_w8loss
    Suz_w8loss Posts: 197 Member
    Glad I found this. My race is in May & I have been running. I really need to get some more upper body strength. I have Jillian's 30 DS but is that enough?
  • KristenStone
    KristenStone Posts: 106 Member
    Same here. Get running, get lifting and may the odds be ever in your favor.


    Bahaha NICE!

    #Hungergamesinreallife
  • ochi79
    ochi79 Posts: 3
    THATS FAB! I wish you luck and kick some *kitten* ! :smile:
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    I did it last June, and the only "strength" training I'd done at the time was body weight and 5# dumbbell stuff. People of every athletic level were there... it's challenging, but more fun than anything.

    I did Couch to 5k to prepare for the running, but the obstacles broke up the running segments so much that there was never more than a quarter to maybe a half mile or so running at a time. There were bottlenecks at some of the obstacles where we had to wait our turn, and a few areas where it was so muddy that we had to hike instead of run. And it would have been a blast even if we hiked the whole thing instead.
  • CCChaos625
    CCChaos625 Posts: 55 Member
    The site has workouts and a plan for you. Friends and family are doing it with me In August in NY. I am so looking forward to it.

    There is also an ipod app- C25K, couch to 5K to get you to work up to a 5 k run.

    The warrior dash site gives you the workout suggestions starting 8 weeks out or so. Check it out!

    GOOD LUCK & HAVE FUN!
  • Tkdrocks66
    Tkdrocks66 Posts: 8 Member
    My wife are planning to participate in May also. This is our first real excursion and can't wait. Mud, Sweat and Beer!!!!! Arggggh.
  • ochi79
    ochi79 Posts: 3
    #Hungergamesinreallife
    [/quote]

    Total HUNGER GAMES! SO AWESOME!!
  • wmsiegrist
    wmsiegrist Posts: 3 Member
    My wife did it last year with no training prior. We both are in gym now-a-days though. She'll probably do it again this year and she just told me when I read this to her, "do lots of cardio and upper body stuff". Good luck!!
  • Stooooo
    Stooooo Posts: 1,191 Member
    Pull ups, trail running. Be prepared to pull yourself over a 15 foot wall.
  • DiannaMoorer
    DiannaMoorer Posts: 783 Member
    Cool!! I am doing it on April 21! Go us! Anyway the course really isn't bad just be sure you are fit enough to run a 5k. :drinker:

    I'm doing one April 21st. Is yours in Jackson, Miss? That's where mine is.:drinker:
  • Giraffe33991
    Giraffe33991 Posts: 430 Member
    Its not really that difficult. If you are remotely fit and can run the distance you will be fine. Just remember to bring a change of clothes and extra water to clean the mud off yourself. Their "showers" don't really do the trick. You'll be finding mud for days! LOL!

    Have fun!
  • PoochPottery
    PoochPottery Posts: 205
    Wear tight shorts or shirt. something that will stay on when in mud! And wear old shoes. Something you don't mind donating
  • myak623
    myak623 Posts: 615 Member
    Cool!! I am doing it on April 21! Go us! Anyway the course really isn't bad just be sure you are fit enough to run a 5k. :drinker:

    I'm doing one April 21st. Is yours in Jackson, Miss? That's where mine is.:drinker:

    I'm running this one too!
  • gatecityradio
    gatecityradio Posts: 401
    lot's of good info here, thanks! I don't really plan on running the whole thing, the people I am going with are older and I'm not really sure if they are in better shape or worse shape, we all plan on sticking together. I'm mostly going to work on running and arm/upper body strength.
  • Stooooo
    Stooooo Posts: 1,191 Member
    lot's of good info here, thanks! I don't really plan on running the whole thing, the people I am going with are older and I'm not really sure if they are in better shape or worse shape, we all plan on sticking together. I'm mostly going to work on running and arm/upper body strength.

    I did not run the whole thing either. LOL
  • BPayton27
    BPayton27 Posts: 626 Member
    Good luck to you, and have fun! Cardio and upper body strength would be my points of focus. Run outside in the elements. The treadmill is a whole different experience. We don't have that specific race here, but I am running the mudathon in August. I am so excited to get down and dirty. :P
  • gatecityradio
    gatecityradio Posts: 401
    The site has workouts and a plan for you. Friends and family are doing it with me In August in NY. I am so looking forward to it.

    There is also an ipod app- C25K, couch to 5K to get you to work up to a 5 k run.

    The warrior dash site gives you the workout suggestions starting 8 weeks out or so. Check it out!

    GOOD LUCK & HAVE FUN!

    Just looked on the warrior dash website and found the work outs. I'm going to start on those tomorrow. Thanks !
  • jenomaha
    jenomaha Posts: 631 Member
    I didn't realize there were workouts on the website! Glad I read this thread. Mine is June 9, cant wait! Good luck and have fun to everyone participating!!
  • DiannaMoorer
    DiannaMoorer Posts: 783 Member
    Cool!! I am doing it on April 21! Go us! Anyway the course really isn't bad just be sure you are fit enough to run a 5k. :drinker:

    I'm doing one April 21st. Is yours in Jackson, Miss? That's where mine is.:drinker:

    I'm running this one too!



    What wave are you both doing it in? I'm 10 AM wave.
  • myak623
    myak623 Posts: 615 Member
    Cool!! I am doing it on April 21! Go us! Anyway the course really isn't bad just be sure you are fit enough to run a 5k. :drinker:

    I'm doing one April 21st. Is yours in Jackson, Miss? That's where mine is.:drinker:

    I'm running this one too!



    What wave are you both doing it in? I'm 10 AM wave.

    I'm running at 11:30
  • McKristy
    McKristy Posts: 53
    Wear tight shorts or shirt. something that will stay on when in mud! And wear old shoes. Something you don't mind donating

    This for sure. Many people lost shorts in the mud. Don't be one of them. LOL

    I didn't do anything specific to train. I worked on my running (I HATE running, still do) and did a lot of circuit training. It's a complete blast.
  • mama2shi
    mama2shi Posts: 300 Member
    It is a BLAST! I run it in May. Definitely wear shoes that you don't want to take home. They have a huge pile that you can throw them in when you are done. They clean and donate them I believe. Don't wear baggy clothes, you will get muddy and wet and they will slow and weigh you down.

    Have fun!!
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reOLeLX0Q9U <--- Run to that song. It'll put you in the mood. :laugh:
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