Mud Runs! Is anyone else a mudder?

SPARTA1013
SPARTA1013 Posts: 60 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Is anyone else a mudder? I'm having a very hard time finding anyone else who does mud/obstacle runs. Looking to share my joy of mudding!

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  • sherryjeansonne
    sherryjeansonne Posts: 5 Member
    I've done about 3 of them and they are very addicting. Sadly though, they are very expensive and without having a good paying job I just cant' really afford them right now.
  • mike_usmc
    mike_usmc Posts: 105 Member
    Definitley, unfortunatley they don't tour much in South Carolina. So I have to go to Virgina and North Carolina for them.

    Edit: Yes they are very expensive!! lol..
  • Pinkranger626
    Pinkranger626 Posts: 460 Member
    Oh ME! Pick ME!! I've completed two Tough Mudders, a Warrior Dash, Two Spartan Races, Two Rugged Maniacs, Fugitive mud run, I'm registered for the Run for your Lives race in September too, plus a couple other ones later on this season. I'm ADDICTED!!
  • pensfan1
    pensfan1 Posts: 45 Member
    Not to steal the OPs thunder, but can you guys tell me a little about them? I'm not ready to do one yet, but once I lose some more weight I think I may want to. Sounds like a ton of fun. I can't seem to imagine running in mud, water, etc and not being horribly uncomfortable in wet clothes.
  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
    I'm planning to do Tough Mudder but I'm presently dealing with a knee issue. I'm getting close to the time I have to decide yes or no though for the next one, but hopefully will be able to do it this November.
  • Jersey_Devil
    Jersey_Devil Posts: 4,142 Member
    I want to, but they are too damn expensive.
  • silvergurl518
    silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
    YES!!

    i've done two already and my third is this saturday!!! xo.
  • EmilyOfTheSun
    EmilyOfTheSun Posts: 1,548 Member
    Guilty!
    They're so addictive. If they weren't so expensive, I'd love to do them every other weekend!
    You'll probably get a lot of feedback. I think a crap ton of people on here participate in mud runs.
  • InForBacon
    InForBacon Posts: 1,508 Member
    I'll be doing my first one next summer. I have a crap load of friends that do them though.
  • MT30_backbone
    MT30_backbone Posts: 32
    I've done a short one, which was my first, this past April. It was a blast! I'm actually doing another in September with the company I work for called Beach Raid. I'm definitely not fast at it but it's so fun just to finish! :)
  • Pixi_Rex
    Pixi_Rex Posts: 1,676 Member
    I've done about 3 of them and they are very addicting. Sadly though, they are very expensive and without having a good paying job I just cant' really afford them right now.

    Volunteer at the runs. a lot of runs will let you run for free or you can get points towards runs, or even get a free run at a different run in the future.

    Edited to add: I completed a Spartan this past June, and am doing another one in May of 2014, and probably a different mud run in July 2013. Unfortunately where I am there are not too many mud runs yet and travel expenses are my issue.
  • maab_connor
    maab_connor Posts: 3,927 Member
    I've done about 3 of them and they are very addicting. Sadly though, they are very expensive and without having a good paying job I just cant' really afford them right now.

    Volunteer at the runs. a lot of runs will let you run for free or you can get points towards runs, or even get a free run at a different run in the future.

    Edited to add: I completed a Spartan this past June, and am doing another one in May of 2014, and probably a different mud run in July 2013. Unfortunately where I am there are not too many mud runs yet and travel expenses are my issue.

    that's a great idea! i didn't know you could do that
  • Pixi_Rex
    Pixi_Rex Posts: 1,676 Member
    I've done about 3 of them and they are very addicting. Sadly though, they are very expensive and without having a good paying job I just cant' really afford them right now.

    Volunteer at the runs. a lot of runs will let you run for free or you can get points towards runs, or even get a free run at a different run in the future.

    Edited to add: I completed a Spartan this past June, and am doing another one in May of 2014, and probably a different mud run in July 2013. Unfortunately where I am there are not too many mud runs yet and travel expenses are my issue.

    that's a great idea! i didn't know you could do that

    I didn't either until yesterday when someone on my FB said something about mudrun sponsor ship because they are so expensive and another friend from MFP said it, I was like.. Damn I wish we had more runs I would totally volunteer to get a free run lol
  • sirenical
    sirenical Posts: 46 Member
    If you volunteer a certain amount of hours for Spartan Race, you get to race for free. Definitely the way to go!
  • EatClean_WashUrNuts
    EatClean_WashUrNuts Posts: 1,590 Member
    Mudder is a term reserved for TM achievers!
  • johe28
    johe28 Posts: 108 Member
    I have done a handful. I think out of the five times I went I ran by myself. Truly by myself. The Warrior Dashes my friends were either ahead or behind so I ran the course by myself and the Tough Mudder I ran with one other and in a group and always stayed together. Sometimes it is hard to find people and money can be an issue. I live in Minnesota and there always seems to be a mud run/obstacle going on. They are very fun.
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    I'm doing the Tough Mudder in 10 days. Honestly I dont see what all the fuss is about, but I'll see for myself soon.
  • jchadden42
    jchadden42 Posts: 189
    I enjoy them, but I can't find anyone (any of my friends) around here who wants to join me. It's not much fun to do them alone.
  • rjmudlax13
    rjmudlax13 Posts: 900 Member
    Two time mudder here. Done for the year. I plan on doing a Spartan Beast and another Tough Mudder next year.
  • AccioHotBod
    AccioHotBod Posts: 44 Member
    What level of physical fitness do you need to complete a mudder? My cardiovascular fitness is okay, but I don't have much upper body strength...
  • ajaxe432
    ajaxe432 Posts: 608 Member
    Just did Mt. Snow!!!! Jersey last year, looking at Gunstock and Virginia 2014 and eventually a Spartan!
  • AllanMisner
    AllanMisner Posts: 4,140 Member
    Here are two groups on MFP:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/340-tough-mudders
    and
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/6432-spartans-mudders-warriors-oh-my-

    Enjoy!
  • JusticeGirl25
    JusticeGirl25 Posts: 703 Member
    It's a whole lot of fun!
  • running_free_1984
    running_free_1984 Posts: 115 Member
    Doing my first super Spartan in September. I can't wait!! But i have to admit I'm a little nervous.
  • Flab2fitfi
    Flab2fitfi Posts: 1,349 Member
    Doing my first Spartan in 3 weeks and then my first TM in 9 weeks. Cant wait.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Our Jayne saw the mudders' backs breakin'
    He saw the mudders' lament
    And he saw the magistrate takin'
    Ever dollar and leavin' five cents.
    He said, "You can't do that to my people.


    ...oh wait..wrong mudders!!!


    On topic - one day I hope to participate in one

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