My First 5K Mud Run - Lessons Learned (Pics)

haleyjester

Jogging multiple Island Laps on Wii Fit in place, in your living room, is probably not going to help much, either.

This made me crack up, just because I probably would have done that thinking the same thing. I have started jogging in our local park and its tough...I am doing a 5K Dirty Girl Mud Run in August and am looking forward to it

MandaJean83

Wow! I am so inspired by your post. I've always wanted to try one of these, but have always feared that I'm just not tough enough! You have inspired me to consider signing up, for REAL this time!

stargirl37

Great post and thanks for the tips. I signed up for my first 5k not mud run and I am in week 2 of c25k. I already have figured out I have shin splints and I think I have a heel spur. I really need to make my way to the doctor for the foot issue. The shin splints I have been resting and doing strengthing exercises. Your post is a great reminder that I need to listen to my body!

Jedil

First; you put Rockie to shame! You have the heart of a LION (and the Eye of the Tiger)!
Second; thank you for the advice!

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LizardQueen4PointOh

What an accomplishment! I have to completely agree about the elliptical. I tried that to prepare for my PT test while in the Army Reserves - EPIC FAIL. :laugh:

Your SW and CW are very close to my own and I am 5'7".

If you don't mind me asking, which mud run did you do? There was a mud run "Winnie Wars" where I live that I planned on signing up for and then just didn't. I really want to do one, but don't want to do it by myself and I really don't have any friends that would likely go along with me. They have another in November and I'm determined to do it! If this is the one you are going to do, maybe I can join you! *fingers crossed*

Again, awesome job, especially considering your injury!

DCpaleochick

Awesome....I love how they waited for you and you all finished together

crossfit_lover

Proud of you! All about those memories

annlsinger

I am so glad that this post has been well received. I hesitated clicking the post button, but glad I did.

Our kind words have taken a lot of the sting out of how I feel about my performance. :flowerforyou:

OMG--I think your performance was amazing. Not to mention how brave you were to sign up and not only attempt the mud run....but, to do it. To finish STRONG. You are awesome, amazing and fierce and you should be very proud. I hope when I do my first 5K (not a mud run--straight 5K, no obstacles) I'll have as good of a report.

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salemnye

Thank you for this! I'm doing the warrior dash again this year (August 3rd!!!) and you have told me what helps and what doesn't!

Glad to know the elliptical doesn't help with a whole lot. I will be super by the time I hit August...or so I hope. Just imagine the Tough Mudder run thing That could be your next goal since you said you like climbing things

LeanerBeef

Great post!! Congrats on getting it done and finishing!

I share you feelings (I think) on mud runs - they are not the "great time" and "super fun" that many people say they are but it is a challenging, hard workout. I finished one last and doing it again this year - call it self punishment. :bigsmile:

You finished, you didn't do as well as you hoped but you still did it!! Rock on girl! Be PROUD!!!