Is anyone training for something specific?

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  • bratleen
    bratleen Posts: 60 Member
    I am training for the zombie apocalypse, as well as a half marathon in October, possibly an obstacle/mud race during the summer..but mostly training for life. I did the PA Tough Mudder on 4/29 and the LI Half Marathon on 5/6...I wasn't as ready as I wanted to be for the tough mudder and am trying to build a better base fitness level. My teammates and I are planning on doing another tough mudder in 2013.
  • gchutson
    gchutson Posts: 657
    @ gchutson- the tough mudder is a 12 mile or so run with obstacles..it's supposed to be pretty intense hence the Tough mudder title...we are making a team so it should be fun

    Go team! ... that's what I'll be shouting from the audience, just before I take a nap. ;)
  • sarahjay1
    sarahjay1 Posts: 175 Member
    Warrior Dash in July! Woot!
  • gchutson
    gchutson Posts: 657
    I am training for the zombie apocalypse, as well as a half marathon in October, possibly an obstacle/mud race during the summer..but mostly training for life. I want to be fit and healthy.

    Damn zombies.
  • chrisrollins1
    chrisrollins1 Posts: 56
    I have three major events to accomplish in the next 12 months...

    2012 Tough Mudder in Kentucky

    U.S. Army Air Assault School

    U.S. Army Airborne School
  • Melonhead
    Melonhead Posts: 168
    I am training for my life. No male in my family has ever made it past 77 years. Sorry, it's not a MMA title fight, or a marathon (built like a fatter version of a tank) but that's why I'm doing it.
  • Rocbola
    Rocbola Posts: 1,998 Member
    I am training for my life. No male in my family has ever made it past 77 years. Sorry, it's not a MMA title fight, or a marathon (built like a fatter version of a tank) but that's why I'm doing it.
    I hope you win this one!
  • marylynn85
    marylynn85 Posts: 496 Member
    Im doing the Color Run in October. Id like to be able to run the whole way, its a 5k.
  • gchutson
    gchutson Posts: 657
    I am training for the Princess Half Marathon at Disney World next February. Losing weight, getting fit, eating healthy and looking good are all kind of rolled up into that goal. I was at Disney World this past January so I have several pics of me in front of the castle (my before pictures). I so can't wait to have my picture taken in front of the castle again next February after working so hard and losing all of this weight and hopefully being in the best shape of my life.

    That would make me run. Disney Princesses scare the hell out of me.
  • bikechic61
    bikechic61 Posts: 39
    The iceman cometh, a mountain bike race. I did it last year and I would like to improve my time. I finished, but was slow. I gained 5 pounds over Christmas that I seem to have a hard time losing, but it may be metabolic changes from natural life circumstances. I just don't want to have it be too hard on some of my joints to train for something that grueling at the weight that I am now.
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    Training for a half marathon in August - 11 weeks to go!
    And, training myself into good eating habits so I don't put back on all the weight I've lost over the last year and a half.

    I think the second one is the most important for me.

    Oh and I have a long term goal to run a Disney half marathon - but as that involves travelling half way around the world, it will have to wait for a little while.
  • Melonhead
    Melonhead Posts: 168
    I am training for my life. No male in my family has ever made it past 77 years. Sorry, it's not a MMA title fight, or a marathon (built like a fatter version of a tank) but that's why I'm doing it.
    I hope you win this one!
    Thanks!
  • liog
    liog Posts: 347 Member
    I am training for the Princess Half Marathon at Disney World next February. Losing weight, getting fit, eating healthy and looking good are all kind of rolled up into that goal. I was at Disney World this past January so I have several pics of me in front of the castle (my before pictures). I so can't wait to have my picture taken in front of the castle again next February after working so hard and losing all of this weight and hopefully being in the best shape of my life.

    That would make me run. Disney Princesses scare the hell out of me.

    :laugh:
  • gchutson
    gchutson Posts: 657
    The zombie apocalypse.
    Or yknow, the goal of eventually running in a 5k or something with my dad.

    I think the second is a bit more attainable.

    If your dad suddenly starts mumbling something that sounds like "brrrains... BRRRAINS"... run faster.
  • SilkyHotspur
    SilkyHotspur Posts: 233 Member
    I do want to look good, but my goal is to do the NJ Tough Mudder in October and the NY Marathon at the end of next year

    Tough Mudder Sept 8/9 in Maryland!!
  • MMAQueen
    MMAQueen Posts: 279 Member
    i'm getting into shape for jiu jitsu (of the brazillian variety, though i do train in japanese jiu jitsu as well). I'm sick of fighting in the open weight category. i registered for the first time in the non open weight category for a tournament in 2 weeks. I may have to spend some time in the sauna to make it, but for the ones after that, i'll be golden.
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    I do boxing on and off but I always employ the boxing routine to my workout like shadow boxing etc.

    Feel free to add me if you'd like
  • gchutson
    gchutson Posts: 657
    I do boxing on and off but I always employ the boxing routine to my workout like shadow boxing etc.

    Feel free to add me if you'd like

    I'm not good at shadow boxing. My shadow always kicks my *kitten*.
  • dicoveringwhoIam
    dicoveringwhoIam Posts: 480 Member
    I am training for my second 5K on June 29.. My goal is to run 75%.. The first one I walked the whole thing..
    My next thing is the Warrior Dash on August 25th my goal is to comp0lete all the obstacle no matter the time it takes so I can rule it next year :)
  • gchutson
    gchutson Posts: 657
    I am training for my second 5K on June 29.. My goal is to run 75%.. The first one I walked the whole thing..
    My next thing is the Warrior Dash on August 25th my goal is to comp0lete all the obstacle no matter the time it takes so I can rule it next year :)

    All you marathon people make me tired just thinking about it.
  • gungho66
    gungho66 Posts: 284 Member
    Training to be better than I have ever been , failure is not an option! I also would like to do a 5k, 10k and a triathlon in the coming year. I am ready for a 5k and have signed up for one in july .

    Good luck on your quest
  • tuskegee4
    tuskegee4 Posts: 110 Member
    Mud Crusade in September, Warrior Dash in November, then Spartan Race in February.
  • courtneymal17
    courtneymal17 Posts: 672 Member
    It started with "just" getting in shape and looking good. Then, to keep motivation up to get out there and run, I started entering races. I've run a half-marathon relay and a full half-marathon already (Disney's Princess Half-Marathon 1:54:16). I've got a 4-race "season" coming up starting in September, so I'm working toward a half-marathon PR sometime this fall.

    As much as I've come to love running (nothing like watching the sun come up on a Saturday morning LSD), having something specific to work toward, aside from just the abstract or vague goal of "be more fit," has definitely helped keep me motivated.

    I'm training for next year's Disney Princess Half :o I'm terrified lol. I still have a significant amount of weight to lose and I'm just not a 'runner'. I'm terrified of that 16 min/mile time limit.
  • CoCoBean14
    CoCoBean14 Posts: 107 Member
    Me either. I look ridiculous in a bikini.

    Love lol

    I dunno if it's been answered, but the Mud Run is a 3 mile obstacle course that's super muddy. I've heard it's really hard. I personally started out just wanting to look better, but now I'm going to do the Mud Run in August!
  • CoCoBean14
    CoCoBean14 Posts: 107 Member
    Im doing the Color Run in October. Id like to be able to run the whole way, its a 5k.

    I wanna do the one in December!! It seems so badass.
  • courtneymal17
    courtneymal17 Posts: 672 Member
    Im doing the Color Run in October. Id like to be able to run the whole way, its a 5k.

    I'm doing the one in Columbus on July 21! I'm so excited for it!
  • gchutson
    gchutson Posts: 657
    Me either. I look ridiculous in a bikini.

    Love lol

    I dunno if it's been answered, but the Mud Run is a 3 mile obstacle course that's super muddy. I've heard it's really hard. I personally started out just wanting to look better, but now I'm going to do the Mud Run in August!

    Is the mud really necessary? Can't they use... pudding? I'd totally do a Pudding Run.
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    Me either. I look ridiculous in a bikini.

    Love lol

    I dunno if it's been answered, but the Mud Run is a 3 mile obstacle course that's super muddy. I've heard it's really hard. I personally started out just wanting to look better, but now I'm going to do the Mud Run in August!

    Is the mud really necessary? Can't they use... pudding? I'd totally do a Pudding Run.

    Lmao.

    This entire thread made my night.
  • gchutson
    gchutson Posts: 657
    Me either. I look ridiculous in a bikini.

    Love lol

    I dunno if it's been answered, but the Mud Run is a 3 mile obstacle course that's super muddy. I've heard it's really hard. I personally started out just wanting to look better, but now I'm going to do the Mud Run in August!

    Is the mud really necessary? Can't they use... pudding? I'd totally do a Pudding Run.

    Lmao.

    This entire thread made my night.

    I just trademarked "Pudding Run." It's mine damn it.
  • pedaloctane
    pedaloctane Posts: 1
    Hello,
    My name is Mark and I training to make sure I pass the police pre-screening physicals. I will also be applying for the auxiliary.
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