Dirty Girl Mud Run

jatiger83

Hey all I am doing my first ever run of any kind this Aug. I am currently doing C25K to prep but the Dirty Girl includes climbing and such. Any tips besides doing C25K?

I am also doing Turbo Jam and other strength training.

Any help/tips would be great! thanks!

jatiger83

anyone?

aeverton

I am doing one this Saturday! I've just completed c25k- other than that I've just kept my regular lifting routine.

Angie

jatiger83

Thanks for your input! Please let me know how it goes this weekend and if you have any tips after doing it. GOOD LUCK!

pattimelt1969

I did the Warrior Dash last fall. I struggled with the upper body things. Anything I could use my legs for I was OK. I was told to focus on upper body and balance. My personal suggestion is to be careful on the obsticles when they are wet. I saw several injured participants due to a simple slip. I was still stiff and bruised later that day. Good thing my run ended with a free beer!!

jatiger83

Thanks for the tips! I have heard many ppl end up hurt afterwards so i'm prepared with some beer and icey hot! Lol I had started to work on upper body strength I just hope it's enough

tpittsley77

I did the dirty girl last Saturday. I also did c25k to prep. Here are a couple tips....
1. Run outdoors. Run in fields. Treadmill vs. Dirty girl setting..... way different.
2. Be fearless. Go out there with the mentality that you can do it!

I do not think dirty girl was hard. Hardest for me were the wall and cargo net. But I did them. Be prepared to get dirty andhave fun! Best time I have had. Ever! Doing it again in September. I am proud tobe a dirty girl! Btw my profile pic..... thats me afterwards!

jatiger83

I did the dirty girl last Saturday. I also did c25k to prep. Here are a couple tips....
1. Run outdoors. Run in fields. Treadmill vs. Dirty girl setting..... way different.
2. Be fearless. Go out there with the mentality that you can do it!

I do not think dirty girl was hard. Hardest for me were the wall and cargo net. But I did them. Be prepared to get dirty andhave fun! Best time I have had. Ever! Doing it again in September. I am proud tobe a dirty girl! Btw my profile pic..... thats me afterwards!

I love the profile pic!! Way to go! I am currently running outside so (check) lol but I haven't run in a field...(add to list)
I am so excited to do this! I'm ready to have fun and get dirty!!
Thanks!

mslack01

I would suggest going to the playground and going through the monkey bars as much as possible. Other than the C25K that's gonna be your best bet. And make sure you don't mind crawling in tight spaces through mud. Just finished my first mud run and the only thing I had trouble with was the 6ft wall. It was slippery with mud and I didn't have the upper body strength to get myself over.

mslack01

Also...duct tape your shoes!

SaketoKim

I just did a mud run on 5/5/12. All I can say is cardio cardio cardio. You will have so much fun, you won't even realize you are putting in work! Good luck!!!

shapestocome

I did the dirty girl last Saturday. I also did c25k to prep. Here are a couple tips....
1. Run outdoors. Run in fields. Treadmill vs. Dirty girl setting..... way different.
2. Be fearless. Go out there with the mentality that you can do it!

I do not think dirty girl was hard. Hardest for me were the wall and cargo net. But I did them. Be prepared to get dirty andhave fun! Best time I have had. Ever! Doing it again in September. I am proud tobe a dirty girl! Btw my profile pic..... thats me afterwards!

I agree with this completely. I just did it last Saturday too -- my profile pic is me on top of the cargo net -- I am afraid of heights so I am the one on the right hanging on for dear life lol! I have some other pics of other obstacles in my profile from the run. Good luck -- it was a blast!
Dorie

kristalael

Just go out there and have FUN!! It's not a race or competition, nothing is timed so just enjoy it and get muddy! I jumped into every puddle of mud I could find when I did it on 5/5/12. It was the most empowering day of my life! I didn't think I could do it but I completed every obstacle and where I couldn't run I walked, it was an incredible day followed by many beers with a great group of ladies!! I have cuts and bruises and I was sore but I would do it all over again tomorrow if I could! :happy:

hbiffle

I really want to do this!! Just checked their website and I guess I'll have to wait until next April when they come back to Atlanta!! This looks like so much fun!!

jatiger83

Thank you all for your tips and for sharing your experiences! I am even more excited to do it now!

cyclerjenn

Just did my first mud run last Saturday. I have issues with the upper body work. I am getting prepared for my next by focusing on upper body training and working on the monkey bars at the park.

Good luck, you will have so much fun!

jatiger83

Sounds like I'm heading to the park to test myself on the money bars!

Mich3ll36

I dont know any tips but thats one of my goals with this weight loss thing. Ive always wanted to be able to participate in it. Have a great time and let us know how it goes.

tpittsley77

I was seriously nervous cause I am not in the best shape. But I had nothing to worry about. The wall was the third obstacle. Conquering that was so exhilarating that I was pumped for the rest of the run. The atmosphere was amazing. The women were unbelievably supportive of each other. I remember laughing so hard at some points. After the wall, we ran up a small hill and there was a mud pit. One of my girls jumped full force into the puddle to splash me. Some other woman got splashed and freaked out "Oh she got me dirty!" We busted out at that. Not sure where she thought she was!!

jatiger83

That's sounds like a blast!! I can't wait!

Jomalone2

Just did Warrior Dash (craziest, funnest thing I have ever done) and recommend upper body strength training. Other free advice - wear tight fitting clothes including leggins for when you have to crawl on the ground. Loose fitting clothes get very heavy when they get wet and muddy. Also buy a cheap pair of weight lifting gloves that you can throw away when you are done. They can save your hands. But most importantly - HAVE FUN! That is really what it is all about. The fact that you are doing it makes you one step ahead of those who will be sitting on the couch that day.

sarahrichards81

I'm doing a similar thing in the UK. The one I'm doing has some really good training ideas on their website which you may want to try out.

http://xrunner.co.uk/training-plan/

For me, the obstacles are OK (I'm quite strong) but I'm NOT a runner so am currently working on that. Luckily the girl I'm doing it with is a great runner but has zero upper body strength so hopefully we'll even each-other out!

ENJOY

Sarah

ThePhoenixRose

I'm doing the wisconsin one in September, and I can't wait!! Better start on that upper body work!! Thanks for the advice ladies!

krystina_letitia9

I did a mud run last summer and while the obstacles were tough, I heard that some people who did the run couldn't even run a 5k. By nature, you slow down to do the obstacles, so it's almost like a "break", although you're still working your *kitten* off. Someone posted cardio, cardio, cardio. I would agree with this. Keep up with the C25K and do other types of cardio as well, and you should be fiiiiine! :happy:

lachesissss

Mud Runs tend to be on trail, which is softer than pavement. Try running on multiple types of road surfaces, and do some light weight training to build up strength in your legs and arms, as well as core exercises to build up your ability to stay balanced. The Dirty Girl isn't that bad, it's fun and it's crazy! I did one last Saturday, had a blast and got epically dirty. I can't run a full road 5k yet, but I did the run anyway - they space the obstacles at quarter to third miles apart so it's not too difficult and its never a continuous run from beginning to end. I feel that if you can do at least an hour of exercise through and run quarter to half miles in a stretch you should be able to do this no sweat! Good luck!

jatiger83

Thanks for all the support and tips ladies! Each time I read this I get more and more pumped! I'm currently on week 2 day 2 of c25k I attempted the monkey bars this weekend but chickened out, I couldn't let go! I am so lame!

2143661

I did the one in GA and had a blast. My profile pic is the outfit I wore. Made a cute little tutu and ruined it in the mud! You'll have a great time!!