Getting ready for tough mudder!

RFick73
RFick73 Posts: 2
edited November 11 in Introduce Yourself
Well, it's like 5 months till tough mudder.
My goal is to lose some weight so I don't have to lugg so much along with me.
Trying to hit the gym 3 times a week & eat a little better.

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  • emilyyyt95
    emilyyyt95 Posts: 153 Member
    I'm doing the Tough Mudder in May! Super excited.
  • ReeNeeLangan
    ReeNeeLangan Posts: 2
    I'm also a mudder! Can't get into my safety clothes! I have about 6 weeks to drop at least enough to get the pants on. I'm doing this all alone. I am my own support system. Not good. Hope to find a gym buddy soon!
  • jdstathopoulos
    jdstathopoulos Posts: 32 Member
    I'm doing the Spartan Race. Wish I could do both but this is the closest Mudder-esque event and it's still 4 hours away
  • williamwj2014
    williamwj2014 Posts: 750 Member
    That fake military obstacle course for civilians...what a joke and is this event your only reason to "get in shape" because that course is a giant joke in regards to fitness requirements lol
  • jdstathopoulos
    jdstathopoulos Posts: 32 Member
    Who said it's the only reason to get in shape? I go with friends and have a good time. It's a mini-vacation.
  • jdstathopoulos
    jdstathopoulos Posts: 32 Member
    edited February 2015
    williamwj2014 wrote: »
    That fake military obstacle course for civilians...what a joke and is this event your only reason to "get in shape" because that course is a giant joke in regards to fitness requirements lol

    Also, please refrain from criticizing people's motivation. Everybody has their own reasons for getting in shape. This is a site to encourage each other
  • JazmineYoli
    JazmineYoli Posts: 547 Member
    emilyyyt95 wrote: »
    I'm doing the Tough Mudder in May! Super excited.

    I hope to do one in June on my birthday. I'm excited too. My first one. I've done a Triathlon before, but this should be way different.
  • williamwj2014
    williamwj2014 Posts: 750 Member
    jdstathopoulos wrote: »
    williamwj2014 wrote: »
    That fake military obstacle course for civilians...what a joke and is this event your only reason to "get in shape" because that course is a giant joke in regards to fitness requirements lol

    Also, please refrain from criticizing people's motivation. Everybody has their own reasons for getting in shape. This is a site to encourage each other
    Right. It just struck me as hilarious that someone would think this event requires 5 months of training but you're right, if this motivates an individual, more power to them.
  • JazmineYoli
    JazmineYoli Posts: 547 Member
    williamwj2014 wrote: »
    jdstathopoulos wrote: »
    williamwj2014 wrote: »
    That fake military obstacle course for civilians...what a joke and is this event your only reason to "get in shape" because that course is a giant joke in regards to fitness requirements lol

    Also, please refrain from criticizing people's motivation. Everybody has their own reasons for getting in shape. This is a site to encourage each other
    Right. It just struck me as hilarious that someone would think this event requires 5 months of training but you're right, if this motivates an individual, more power to them.

    Setting up goals helps to keep people motivated. When I first started Jan 2013, I immediately signed up for a 10k in May. Paying for a race and setting a goal made me accountable for all that I was doing. It forced me not to quit like I had done in the past. I'm 2 years strong now because I didn't give up.
  • RFick73
    RFick73 Posts: 2
    williamwj2014 wrote: »
    That fake military obstacle course for civilians...what a joke and is this event your only reason to "get in shape" because that course is a giant joke in regards to fitness requirements lol

    No, it's not my only reason to get in shape. It's just about time it finally did it! I'm just doing mudder to go have fun. Believe me, they will be tough enough to challenge me. I did the Spartan Sprint lady year & had a blast. =)
  • ladymuaythai
    ladymuaythai Posts: 1,298 Member
    I did the warrior dash and it was friken awesome. I was in pretty good shape when I did it and it definitely challenged me; A 5k uphill jog in the mountains with several different obstacles woooooooo. Best thing I ever did :smiley:
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