Warrior Dash 2013

MikeyD1280

I am prepping myself for it. Don't get me wrong, I know I can do it, but my goal is to place in the top 3... Yup... I am very competitive.


Are there any extremists out there that had done the warrior dash and if so, did you make your goal?

I seen that the one I am going to attend this upcoming August showed the times of this years run.

6 min miles while doing an obstacle course is some true warrior stuff there!

Anyone have pics that they would like to throw up here as well?:drinker:

http://www.warriordash.com/results/2012_New_Jersey_Sat_AG.htm

bigphatcat

Good Luck Mikey!

fcp1234

Wait a min... Dont you have to have all teeth to participate? Oh Jovani Jovani..

MikeyD1280

This better for you.. pumpkin?? or as my kids say it "punkin"?

DawnVanSlim

You got this Mikey! Just have fun! Do some trail running, get used to running on rougher terrain.

ETA: ( I have pictures to post, but they are huge. need to resize at home first)

MikeyD1280

You got this Mikey! Just have fun! Do some trail running, get used to running on rougher terrain.

ETA: ( I have pictures to post, but they are huge. need to resize at home first)

good idea, I got spots to do that too!

sammyneb

i did the warrior dash last year and have signed up again for 2013. I was not competitive, i was in it for the fun! But I also just got done running a half marathon a week prior B
ut I would run a lot of trail runs. Run 5-6 miles on trails, rougher surfaces. I would also when you are running, drop down and do some arm crawls, anything to break up the pure running. It looks like by your pic you are probably in pretty good shape, so getting it done probably won't be a problem.. Good luck!

MikeyD1280

i did the warrior dash last year and have signed up again for 2013. I was not competitive, i was in it for the fun! But I also just got done running a half marathon a week prior But I would run a lot of trail runs. Run 5-6 miles on trails, rougher surfaces. I would also when you are running, drop down and do some arm crawls, anything to break up the pure running. It looks like by your pic you are probably in pretty good shape, so getting it done probably won't be a problem.. Good luck!

thank you! I know I can handle it... and I love the prep ideas! I will be focusing on doing some hilly runs and may take my 10 year old with me and run through the woods behind the house. We have plenty of acres and a river that runs behind the house... love the input you and Dawn gave!

Dyana82

I have signed up for Warrior Dash Michigan in July 2013. I signed up to get myself motivated to lose weight. I started Aug 1st. I stopped drinking pop and tracking my calories and stopped eating processed food. I go to a Zumba class 3-4 times a week. I have lost about 25lbs. I started at 253lbs and now I'm at 228lbs. I hoping to be around 175-185 by July. I have tried running and I hate it. My goal is to run a 5k, but I'm not sure.....I'm not going to give up!

05saleengirl

I'm not sure of this is similar to the tough mudder run; if it is, in the tough mudder website they have training plans. It my help, been starting them myself for the 2013 Carolina run.

MikeyD1280

I did look at their (warriordash.com) site and saw a workout plan. I think I will create a tougher plan. Now learning from someone who has done the run, I may have to go soley for the experience (which will still be 100% worth it). They suggested the first wave to try to beat the course since nothing will be too muddy and no one would be in my way. The guys from work are choosing the 6th wave, I am sure people from the first wave will still be on the course.

mulsas

My wife and I did it last year, and already signed up again for next summer. We were in maybe the 5th or 6th wave when we did, and by the time we hit the course, there were sections that were a total sloppy mess. We had gotten some rain the in the days leading up to it, so that didn't help. We probably walked one-third of it, just because it was too slippery to even run. I felt sorry for the people that went in the afternoon, it must have been way worse.

Southernbelle90

I'm running in the Chicago one this year! Excited :P

sammyneb

If you are going strictly for a time you would pretty much have to be in the first wave, and at the front. There were many obstacles that get clogged up with people and you have to wait. I really suggest for your first one, soak up the experience, have fun! Then you will really know what to expect and the next one you could go more for speed.

WillHaz

The Warrior Dash is Awesome! I definitely wasn't in the top, I finished in about 45 minutes which i think was double the time of the guys who finished first. It was a ton of fun though. I would totally recommend doing it with a group of people. I think that it enhances the experience. Even though I wasn't in the top, I am looking at doing a tougher longer race, maybe a Tough Mudder, or Spartan race.

sundancer1966

I have never done it, but I am training for the Spartan Sprint, and would also like to do the Warrior Dash in 2013. Check out the site for the the Spartan races, they have Workouts of the Day that will help. It is free and they email them to you.

KristenE83

Do some trail running, get used to running on rougher terrain.

This!!!

I did a Rebel Race last month, and I ran trails to prep. My goal was just to do it and finish it, which I did. The trail run was a HUGE help. Plus, it really got me "into" running (or jogging at a moderate pace lol).

Good luck!

dominica_maria

i am running in the one i PA in august 2013 !! i am PUMPED. i just started training last night.

Erica262

I did one in PA a couple of years ago and it was absolutely the most fun I've ever had. After we finished, I wanted to go straight back to the start and doing it again. It was like living out a childhood dream of being on Guts or something haha. I did it with a couple of friends and we were definitely non-competitive and just in it for the fun. The guys who were in it to win it were in the first wave. They were probably 10 beers deep before we even crossed the finish line line haha. It was so fun. It should be on everyone's bucket list. I'm signing up for Tough Mudder in Virginia Beach in June and I am so excited.

kimie1012

I did the Dash in 2011. Unfortunatly I had injured myself about a month prior - pulled tendon in my foot. But even still I decided to do the race, but walked the whole thing. I was able to do all the obstacles but one - the wall. It was a painful trek, BUT I finished! I would suggest an early run. The later in the day you run, the worse the course.... and if it rains... major mess. Fun, but mess. The race I did was upfill the majority of the time - so that depends on location. But I suggest prep yourself with uphill runs as well as trails/uneven gournd. This ain't no treadmill or sidewalk.. Also strength training for the obstacles. climbing up rope walls when others are on it too can put a lot of work on the arms/shoulders. Oh... and learn to crawl and keep your butt down. They use reall barbed wire and it does cut and snag things.

I ahve signed up for a run in 2013. My foot is healed and I'm working to beat my time. Granted my goal isn't as comptetive as yours. My time walking for the course in 2011 was 1hr 15mins. But again I was injured, knowing what I know now... wouldn't suggest doing it. But I think you can do it! Set a goal and go for it! Start getting your body ready now. Its more than just running, a lot more upper body is used. Godd luck!

MikeyD1280

thanks Kimie!

I am familiar with the strength parts, When I was in the army we had to run an obstacle course then. I built my son who is 9 now, a complex monkey bar system that turns, goes upward, straight then back down. I got the idea from the longest tough mudder that was shown on travel tv. I will be trying to do that in 2014, the 13.1 mile tough mudder in New Jersey. I am amped and I believe that I will go soley for the experience. I done research to see that to place time, first wave is critical.

RenfieldX

My sister did the Warrior Dash last year outside of Toronto. The course that she did was very hilly, so if the course that you're doing is similar I'd definitely recommend incorporating some hill training and trail running in preparation.

Some friends and I are doing Mud Hero in August http://www.mudhero.com/

T1mH

Warrior dash 3 miles, tough mudder 10-12 miles.

denisedwrt

I have done the Dash twice, and like Sammyneb said, you would have to be in the first wave to really do the course for time. I do know that when folks came through and said they were really competing, the other dashers would let them go to the front of the obstacle. It is more of really a fun, crazy time rather than a competition. :happy:

Good luck!!

GBOGH_5

Definitely do the first wave. I did one in October in 30.14. Would have been faster if I hadn't gotten stuck behind people in a few obstacles. People who are there to "have fun" also don't appreciate you going around them and stuff. I will admit, I had to be a little rude in a couple spots and elbow my way past people who were taking too long.

Wear as little clothing as possible for the weather. I heard a lot of talk about people getting bogged down with muddy clothes and such.

Double knot your shoe laces. I had to stop and tie one of mine because I was afraid it would come undone and I'd lose my timing chip.

sunnshhiine

My friend and i registered for the Detroit warrior dash for this upcoming summer (2013). I'm nervous and excited all at the same time!

LoosingMyLast15

i did the warrior dash last year and have signed up again for 2013. I was not competitive, i was in it for the fun! But I also just got done running a half marathon a week prior But I would run a lot of trail runs. Run 5-6 miles on trails, rougher surfaces. I would also when you are running, drop down and do some arm crawls, anything to break up the pure running. It looks like by your pic you are probably in pretty good shape, so getting it done probably won't be a problem.. Good luck!

thank you! I know I can handle it... and I love the prep ideas! I will be focusing on doing some hilly runs and may take my 10 year old with me and run through the woods behind the house. We have plenty of acres and a river that runs behind the house... love the input you and Dawn gave!

i've done 2 (one was a zombie run - as if the obstacles were not enough). if you have rocks and trees and other things like this you can climb (high fences too) start. my all time fav obstacle was having to climb up and over round hay bales stacked 3 high. oh that and running on planks of wood floating in the water. ropes are also very common obstacles in mud runs.

nhradeuce

In the past the Warrior Dash obstacles were not really that bad, more of an inconvenience than a serious obstacle. That and there is no penalty for going around. That said, the organizers have said that they were going to toughen up the obstacles to make it a little more challenging. I would highly recommend doing the Spartan Race workout of the day. They are designed to help with the upper body strength that you need for the obstacles.

Trail running is also a good idea. Depending on the location the terrain can be pretty hard to navigate. Figure out what you are going to do for shoes well in advance. Good trail shoes are a big help, normal road shoes won't have much traction once they are covered in mud. Of course the first wave thing is important too. Warrior Dash races are more popular than ever and the biggest hold up is going to be waiting your turn to do the obstacles. If you are serious about running for time you have to be at the front of the first heat.

Don't wait until 2014 to try the Tough Mudder/Spartan Race. I did the Carolina's Spartan Beast last year after 12 weeks or so of training. My time wasn't spectacular but I finished. You should be able to do the same. Just sign up and go for it.

MikeyD1280

In the past the Warrior Dash obstacles were not really that bad, more of an inconvenience than a serious obstacle. That and there is no penalty for going around. That said, the organizers have said that they were going to toughen up the obstacles to make it a little more challenging. I would highly recommend doing the Spartan Race workout of the day. They are designed to help with the upper body strength that you need for the obstacles.

Trail running is also a good idea. Depending on the location the terrain can be pretty hard to navigate. Figure out what you are going to do for shoes well in advance. Good trail shoes are a big help, normal road shoes won't have much traction once they are covered in mud. Of course the first wave thing is important too. Warrior Dash races are more popular than ever and the biggest hold up is going to be waiting your turn to do the obstacles. If you are serious about running for time you have to be at the front of the first heat.

Don't wait until 2014 to try the Tough Mudder/Spartan Race. I did the Carolina's Spartan Beast last year after 12 weeks or so of training. My time wasn't spectacular but I finished. You should be able to do the same. Just sign up and go for it.

Thanks for your input deuce,

I say waiting until 2014 because I plan on taking on a bunch of different events for 2013. Plus, the times that I have off from work, my girl would love to have some quality time with me and I think I am playing my cards right.. haha

mldoble

I did the Warrior Dash and the Spartan Race, both in Toronto, and the Warrior challenges are very easy in comparison. The hardest part for me were the heat and hills. It was on a ski resort and the ups and downs were so steep it was hard to 'run' them. You'll have no problem completing it. If you want more of a challenge, I suggest the Spartan (I'm doing both again in 2013), and I'm considering the Tough Mudder - though distance isn't really my thing.

Either way you'll have a blast. Good Luck on reaching your goal!

fasttrack27

Did my first one in September. I was ok on the obstacles, but not the run. I had cracked 2 ribs and couldnt run for 6 weeks leading up to the event. Plus I was in the 3pm time slot and it was quite hot. All things considered, I was pretty happy with 42 minutes. I saw a lot of people skipping obstacles which kind of ticked me off because I want a true picture of how I stack up to others. I say if your being timed you must complete everything. Already signed up for 2013. Barring injury i'll be better prepared, hoping for sub 35min which should be quite a ways up there for 40-45 age group.