Mud Runs - Are they really worth it?

Kathymomof4
Kathymomof4 Posts: 46
in Fitness and Exercise
thinking of doing my first one in April. :wink:
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  • ThickMcRunFast
    ThickMcRunFast Posts: 22,511 Member
    They are super fun, but a lot of them don't meet my 'price per mile' guidelines. If its a 5k, $50 dollars, AND I have to pay for gas to go to the middle of nowhere and parking (looking at you, Temecula Zombie Run), I'm out. But yeah, my inner child gets to play in the mud. I'm all about that.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    **** yes
  • Lisah8969
    Lisah8969 Posts: 1,247 Member
    Just did a Warrior Dash last month and it was a lot of fun. Actually had to buy some of the pictures from it b/c I was actually SMILING in them. I was bruised and bloody when it was done and within a week, I signed up to do it again the next year (since if I signed up right away, it was only $30). There are some that are more macho than the one I did if you want even more to be proud of.
  • micheleb15
    micheleb15 Posts: 1,418 Member
    Absolutely. I hate running, but I had so much fun running Tough Mudder. I highly recommend them. Something about running in mud, swimming through ice and being electrocuted appeals to me much more than a half or full marathon.
  • Laura42012
    Laura42012 Posts: 180 Member
    Absolutely. I hate running, but I had so much fun running Tough Mudder. I highly recommend them. Something about running in mud, swimming through ice and being electrocuted appeals to me much more than a half or full marathon.

    I just lol'd
  • gadenni34
    gadenni34 Posts: 294 Member
    He11s yes! Go for it! I did a mud run last August and am addicted. It got me into running more so that I could handle doing them. it was so much fun and the camaraderie amongst everyone was great. My friend and I have three planned for this season. Doing a zombie run in April to kick it off and I CANNOT wait!
  • Erica262
    Erica262 Posts: 226 Member
    Absolutely! Why is this a question? I've done a mud run and a Warrior Dash. Tough Mudder is next on the list :smile: It makes you feel like you're living out your childhood dream of being on one of those Nickelodeon TV games shows like Guts or Wild And Crazy Kids or Legends of the Hidden Temple.
  • IamOnMywayNow
    IamOnMywayNow Posts: 470 Member
    I will let you know......I am doing a Warrior Dash next month:) Very excited about it!!
  • Imadarkswan
    Imadarkswan Posts: 113 Member
    I am doing my first one next weekend.
    The price was a bit more than I expected so I guess I will tell you afterwards :wink:
  • savlov30
    savlov30 Posts: 233 Member
    They are so worth it. It is one of my new passions. Last year I did Warrior Dash, Gladiator run and a foam fest. I love them.
  • jzammetti
    jzammetti Posts: 1,956 Member
    I regisetered for my first one this coming June - very excited to go play in the mud!
  • gadenni34
    gadenni34 Posts: 294 Member
    They are so worth it. It is one of my new passions. Last year I did Warrior Dash, Gladiator run and a foam fest. I love them.

    ooooo one of the runs my friend and I are planning is a foam fest!
  • LaDonnaF
    LaDonnaF Posts: 53 Member
    They are so worth it. It is one of my new passions. Last year I did Warrior Dash, Gladiator run and a foam fest. I love them.

    ooooo one of the runs my friend and I are planning is a foam fest!

    Hoping to do this in July - seems like $50 is the cheapest for an obstacle/mud race.

    I also would think it depends on your experience.. I would think they wouldn't be AS fun if you ran it yourself.... but seems like, from all the videos I have no experience, everyone has a blast and is inclusive to everyone else running - i.e. helping others not in their specific group/team.

    I would like to do the Spartan Race in August as well.... maybe next year the Tough Mudder... scary
  • jturnerx
    jturnerx Posts: 325 Member
    Just go run on the trails during a storm and when it's been pouring rain the week prior. You'll have miles and miles of chocolate pudding to run through.
  • PeteWhoLikesToRunAlot
    PeteWhoLikesToRunAlot Posts: 596 Member
    Yes. They're a blast, especially doing them with a group of people. It's so much more than running.
  • cleotherio
    cleotherio Posts: 712 Member
    Mud runs are so much more appealing to me than paying to have colored cornstarch blasted all over me.
  • RunHardBeStrong
    RunHardBeStrong Posts: 33,069 Member
    Just did a Warrior Dash last month and it was a lot of fun. Actually had to buy some of the pictures from it b/c I was actually SMILING in them. I was bruised and bloody when it was done and within a week, I signed up to do it again the next year (since if I signed up right away, it was only $30). There are some that are more macho than the one I did if you want even more to be proud of.

    This is me exactly! My 2nd Warrior Dash is coming up soon and I can't wait. Next up will be a Tough Mudder!
  • walleyebob977
    walleyebob977 Posts: 201 Member
    Just signed up for my first one this summer cant wait!!!
  • lindsyrox
    lindsyrox Posts: 257 Member
    I've ran Half Marathons and I've done the warrior dash... I wish they would take the running OUT of the mud runs and just make it an obstacle course :) The running part really lames it down, but sadly I don't know of any pure obstacle course events.
  • carrieous
    carrieous Posts: 1,024 Member
    im not about to ruin a good pair of running shoes on top of a high admission price so no, not for me.
  • maab_connor
    maab_connor Posts: 3,927 Member
    they are AWESOME!! i totally need a sugar daddy to pay for my new addiction. so much fun! and you will bust azz in the gym to get ready.
  • mommytoaiden
    mommytoaiden Posts: 75 Member
    Looks like fun and I registered for the Dirty Girl mud run in August. Sadly, none of my friends are interested so I'm hitting it solo but I'm still excited about it!
  • maab_connor
    maab_connor Posts: 3,927 Member
    Looks like fun and I registered for the Dirty Girl mud run in August. Sadly, none of my friends are interested so I'm hitting it solo but I'm still excited about it!

    you'll still have fun. mud runners are pretty awesome and laid back.
  • RunHardBeStrong
    RunHardBeStrong Posts: 33,069 Member
    Looks like fun and I registered for the Dirty Girl mud run in August. Sadly, none of my friends are interested so I'm hitting it solo but I'm still excited about it!

    you'll still have fun. mud runners are pretty awesome and laid back.

    Agreed. It will still be fun and honestly I bet you bond with at least one person there. I've never seen so many people helping other people they didn't know before my first mud run!
  • Lisah8969
    Lisah8969 Posts: 1,247 Member
    im not about to ruin a good pair of running shoes on top of a high admission price so no, not for me.

    I purposely saved a pair of worn out shoes to use on my WD.
  • CarolinaBeachGirl2
    CarolinaBeachGirl2 Posts: 31 Member
    I too am thinking about it ... just read a great article in Womens Fitness March edition about them. So much to think about! Good luck on your decesion.
  • micheleb15
    micheleb15 Posts: 1,418 Member
    im not about to ruin a good pair of running shoes on top of a high admission price so no, not for me.

    I purposely saved a pair of worn out shoes to use on my WD.

    I actually still wear my shoes I wore for Tough Mudder. Ran them through the wash and they are good to go.
  • runner2runner
    runner2runner Posts: 1,937 Member
    If you have mud proof shoes, then yes, they're worth it!
  • donnacervelli11
    donnacervelli11 Posts: 109 Member
    They're awesomesauce.

    Did my first Tough Mudder this past October. Just signed up for another one in June and the Spartan Race in September. Totally addictive. Totally fun.
  • Raclex
    Raclex Posts: 238
    Absolutely. I hate running, but I had so much fun running Tough Mudder. I highly recommend them. Something about running in mud, swimming through ice and being electrocuted appeals to me much more than a half or full marathon.


    Yep. Agree 100%. Did my first 5k last year and got hubby to join me this year ;-) Go for it!

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