Running your first Mud Run this year?
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this is also my mentality. but i mean, there is likely more then 5 obsticles, so you'll never be running more then 1 k at a time.
plus i'm assuming there will be some lines or some kind of back up at the obsticles themselves, forcing rest time.
Shorter courses, this is definitely true as the courses lengthen out (TM - from experience and Spartan Super/Beast-at a guess) You get some longer run sections, but you know what...
You don't have to run it if you don't want to!
Most of these mud runs are for fun and to challenge yourself, not race others.0 -
I run a couple miles a few times a week. I did a 5k in March. I am doing a 5k this Saturday and I am doing a 5k the begining of June. My backyard is a steep hill... I am going to start practicing running up and down it - probably next week. (I've been waiting for weather to improve - but time is up, I need to get going). I am not particularly concerned about the distance (It is supposed to be about 4 miles - that's the easy part).
I have really been focusing on counting calories. I figure every single little pound I lose between now and then is one less pound I have to hoist up over those obstacles.
Your definitely right about leaning out. Less excess weight here (the bad kind), the easier it will be.
As far as that hill, many things you can do with it:
- put weight in backpack and run up it (or carry it in front of you)
- get a 2x4 and run with it up the hill (awkward = hard = more calories burned)
- farmers walk up the hill (2 weights at side). This will really work your glutes.
- pulling a sled
- the list goes on...0 -
I'm running mud hero the first week in August. The only thing concerning me is some of the deeper mud pits - depending on the consistency of the mud, I may have to go around rather than through, in order to protect my knee. Other than that, looking forward to have a fun race.
What do you have: Patella tendinitis?0 -
I'm running in the Warrior Dash May 31st, Tough Mudder on June 1st and Run For Your Lives (zombie run) Oct 18th, all in Massachusetts. I'm borderline addicted. Or maybe I do it for the free beer at the end.
The beer is definitely a large part of it for me as well, haha.
PS - I believe "Run For Yours Lives" was disbanded (and only runs in asia now). Am I mistaken?0 -
- What race(s) are you running?
Warrior Dash, Dirty Dash, Blacklight Run
- What are your concerns?
Getting too winded and wanting to die, losing my shoes in the mud, hurting my ankles or shins
- And what are you doing for training?
I crossfit and I'm working on treadmill runs until it's warmer out, then I'll try and run outside. I can't even run a mile on the real ground yet
The running aspect is really overblown. Yes, you have to cover 3 miles but the obstacles (some of them being pure fun) allow for a lot of rest. So this idea that you have to run 3 miles straight before you should do one of these races = bogus. The big thing is being able to catch your breath after your heart rate has taking off. If you are already doing crossfit, you are working on that.
For shoes, some people tape their shoelaces with duct tape to make sure they don't come undone.
For shins, wear knee high socks (nylon/spandex > cotton)0 -
I am! I'm running Mud Factor on May 17th and I keep thinking I've lost my mind!0
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i've got the spartan race 4/12
coming off a forearm muslce tare and extreamly minor back surgery, i tore my calf muscle 3 days ago on the treadmill.
If it's legit calf tear, you're looking at a 2 week recovery time (at least). Make sure to NOT stretch it but rather give it daily massage (to prevent scar tissue).
Eat well and sleep tons and hopefully you'll be ready just in time to participate in the Spartan.0 -
I am! I'm running Mud Factor on May 17th and I keep thinking I've lost my mind!
Don't worry, you'll find it on the course.
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I'm running mud hero the first week in August. The only thing concerning me is some of the deeper mud pits - depending on the consistency of the mud, I may have to go around rather than through, in order to protect my knee. Other than that, looking forward to have a fun race.
What do you have: Patella tendinitis?
I wish it was only that .... MCL is mostly scar tissue, ACL and PCL are very lax but no scar tissue, couple small meniscal tears, petallar femoral syndrome, and osteoarthritis from all the trauma I've sustained to it.0 -
I have a 5k mud run in June... thinking about a zombie run in August.
I've been running (in general) and plan trail runs over the next month or two. My concerns aren't even the obstacles - it's more the actual act of running. I'm pretty strong (yes I even lift), but I'm a total noob to running.
These races favor the strong ( = YOU).
Since you never run consecutively for more than 400 meters in these 5ks, I don't recommend it in training. Instead get your conditioning effect from weight training ( i.e less rest) and practice the short stuff (track and hill sprints) and throw in some HIIT once in awhile.0 -
I wish it was only that .... MCL is mostly scar tissue, ACL and PCL are very lax but no scar tissue, couple small meniscal tears, petallar femoral syndrome, and osteoarthritis from all the trauma I've sustained to it.
Eeeeeeeeee
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- What race(s) are you running?
Tough Mudder
- What are your concerns?
Just lasting through the distance and maintaining the cardio bit
- And what are you doing for training?
Running hills, HIIT, weight circuits, lots and lots of cardio with inclines0 -
- What race(s) are you running?
Tough Mudder
- What are your concerns?
Just lasting through the distance and maintaining the cardio bit
- And what are you doing for training?
Running hills, HIIT, weight circuits, lots and lots of cardio with inclines
I am digging the conditioning, but don't neglect the strength aspect.
Building the horsepower (i.e lower reps of squat, deadlift, and unilateral leg exercises like lunges, split squats, 1 leg deadlift, and step ups) sets the stage for being able to "last" for long runs (especially hills).0 -
I am! I'm running Mud Factor on May 17th and I keep thinking I've lost my mind!
Don't worry, you'll find it on the course.
Awesome, thanks! At this point I think my biggest concern is actually the mud because it sort of hit me later that I'd get dirty, lol.0 -
I'm running in the Warrior Dash May 31st, Tough Mudder on June 1st and Run For Your Lives (zombie run) Oct 18th, all in Massachusetts. I'm borderline addicted. Or maybe I do it for the free beer at the end.
The beer is definitely a large part of it for me as well, haha.
PS - I believe "Run For Yours Lives" was disbanded (and only runs in asia now). Am I mistaken?
Run For Your Lives is being continued by the group that puts on The Zombie Run. They have added it as another level of difficulty in their series. They also have a Black Ops race that is at night.0 -
I run a couple miles a few times a week. I did a 5k in March. I am doing a 5k this Saturday and I am doing a 5k the begining of June. My backyard is a steep hill... I am going to start practicing running up and down it - probably next week. (I've been waiting for weather to improve - but time is up, I need to get going). I am not particularly concerned about the distance (It is supposed to be about 4 miles - that's the easy part).
I have really been focusing on counting calories. I figure every single little pound I lose between now and then is one less pound I have to hoist up over those obstacles.
Your definitely right about leaning out. Less excess weight here (the bad kind), the easier it will be.
As far as that hill, many things you can do with it:
- put weight in backpack and run up it (or carry it in front of you)
- get a 2x4 and run with it up the hill (awkward = hard = more calories burned)
- farmers walk up the hill (2 weights at side). This will really work your glutes.
- pulling a sled
- the list goes on...
Thank you!! Now I can put those 2x4's that have been laying around to use!! (No - not being sarcastic) I have a 5 year old son. He's about 45 lbs. I was thinking he might enjoy some piggy backs up our backyard, too. I can train AND spend time with him.0 -
Run For Your Lives is being continued by the group that puts on The Zombie Run. They have added it as another level of difficulty in their series. They also have a Black Ops race that is at night.
That Black Ops race actually sounds very appealing.0 -
My fiance and I are doing our third Warrior Dash at the end of May (we actually got engaged at the end of last year's Warrior Dash, while we were both completely caked with mud... it was epic!). I'm doing 2-3 runs a week (trying to build distance) and strength training 2-3 times a week. There was one obstacle that I skipped both previous runs (scaling the dreaded wall!), so my goal is to maybe actually do it this year!0
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There was one obstacle that I skipped both previous runs (scaling the dreaded wall!), so my goal is to maybe actually do it this year!
This may help with that:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiTZ57xfr5Q 0 -
I was just invited to do a Muckfest in June. It's a 5k. I have NO CLUE what I'm doing, lol!
Right now, I'm just doing cardio 6 days a week for an hour to 90 mins, mostly spinning. I did run this week once and was able to run 5 slow miles. I also do Pilates. I'm going to add weight training starting this weekend.0 -
I was just invited to do a Muckfest in June. It's a 5k. I have NO CLUE what I'm doing, lol!
Right now, I'm just doing cardio 6 days a week for an hour to 90 mins, mostly spinning. I did run this week once and was able to run 5 slow miles. I also do Pilates. I'm going to add weight training starting this weekend.
The transitions (i.e going from running to an obstacle back to running) is the hardest part of these races and really bumps your heart rate up a few notches.
The best way to prepare for this is what you are adding in: weight training. 0 -
Doing the Warrior Dash in MN this July. It's our first mud run. We did a couple of Color Runs last year and I am signed up for a few other 5K's in my area within the next month or two.
As far as what we are doing...we are trying to build up our strength. My daughters and I go to the gym every day. M-W-F we lift weights and work on strengthening exercises for core and arms which are woefully weak. T-Th-Sat we use the treadmill, elliptical or bike. We can all run a 5K, so are much more concerned with increasing our strength so as to tackle the obstacles.
Right now we are not too confident that we'll be able to do it, but are giving it the old college try. I am more than a bit nervous and wonder whatever possessed me to do this...but there's no going back now. 0 -
Doing the Warrior Dash in MN this July. It's our first mud run. We did a couple of Color Runs last year and I am signed up for a few other 5K's in my area within the next month or two.
As far as what we are doing...we are trying to build up our strength. My daughters and I go to the gym every day. M-W-F we lift weights and work on strengthening exercises for core and arms which are woefully weak. T-Th-Sat we use the treadmill, elliptical or bike. We can all run a 5K, so are much more concerned with increasing our strength so as to tackle the obstacles.
Right now we are not too confident that we'll be able to do it, but are giving it the old college try. I am more than a bit nervous and wonder whatever possessed me to do this...but there's no going back now.
Warrior Dash is one of the more gentle courses. Sounds like you got a good plan going but make sure you throw in some grip work (like hanging from a pullup bar for time). You'll need it. 0 -
Yeah, we started doing that this week. Didn't know it would help. We were just curious to see if we could actually do it. Thanks a lot!!!! The advice you've given to all the other members has been a great help and encouragement for us!!!!0
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Doiny first on the 26. Definitely not RUNNING. That's not really my goal. I want the challenge of the course. I just want to complete it. And have fun.0
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Yeah, we started doing that this week. Didn't know it would help. We were just curious to see if we could actually do it. Thanks a lot!!!! The advice you've given to all the other members has been a great help and encouragement for us!!!!
Thanks! 0 -
Doiny first on the 26. Definitely not RUNNING. That's not really my goal. I want the challenge of the course. I just want to complete it. And have fun.
Nice - me too!
One word of advice: If you're not running, try to get some long (~ 1 hour) walks in. When these get easy, walk faster, add some elevation (hills), or use some added resistance (a weighted pack).
These will go a long way in adding to your "aerobic capacity" and allowing you to calm your breathing after the obstacles on race day.0 -
Probably the greatest variable that no one has asked about yet: HOW DO WE MENTALLY PREPARE FOR MUD RUNS?
This is how: http://www.mudrunprep.com/mindset/0 -
aghhh man i've been wanting to do one of these for the past months...only because i like mud and getting dirty and because it looks so FUN!!!! there is one coming near me in September, it's just a 5k mud run with boot camp type obstacles.....i dont have anyone do it with so im probably not going to do it but it looks so fun!!!!!!! aghhh 0
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aghhh man i've been wanting to do one of these for the past months...only because i like mud and getting dirty and because it looks so FUN!!!! there is one coming near me in September, it's just a 5k mud run with boot camp type obstacles.....i dont have anyone do it with so im probably not going to do it but it looks so fun!!!!!!! aghhh
Do IT! Aim for an earlyish wave if you're confident on the obstacles so there is more people coming through to help.
I haven't done a single Mud Run yet, where people weren't willing to help others, whether they know them or not.
Go have fun!
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