Tough Mudder?

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  • CharleeEekhoff
    CharleeEekhoff Posts: 3 Member
    I've done 2 - if you want to do one, go for it. Don't be afraid of any aspect. Strength train and build your running base. Check out the TM website - they suggest training programs depending on your athletic level I believe. That's where I started with my first one. Conquer your fears! And have fun :)
  • ElliottTN
    ElliottTN Posts: 1,614 Member
    Would it be possible for someone to basically walk the entire course and skip every obstacle or say half azz some of them? Just wondering.
  • spartan_d
    spartan_d Posts: 727 Member
    It's possible, but I don't think that anyone who does that can legitimately claim to have "finished" the course. I mean, they did technically finish, but it's not in keeping with the spirit of the event.
  • deluxmary2000
    deluxmary2000 Posts: 981 Member
    ElliottTN wrote: »
    Would it be possible for someone to basically walk the entire course and skip every obstacle or say half azz some of them? Just wondering.

    Yes, I know someone who did this.
    If you're slow, that's ok IMO, but I hate it when people don't put forth effort in events like TM. I feel like it cheapens it somehow.
  • carrieous
    carrieous Posts: 1,024 Member
    i dont think they are a good idea. running on a slippery surface is not safe and there is a plethora of bacteria in mud. plus, ruins your good shoes
  • dougpconnell219
    dougpconnell219 Posts: 566 Member
    edited January 2015
    I was looking at the spartan race website... They have one in my town in late October...

    I don't know if I could get the upper body strength part of it by then... Climbing a rope! Gulp.

    I think that may be more of a 2016 goal. Maybe aim for a 5 or 10 K this year.

    Would it be possible for an out of shape beginner be ready for that in ten months?

    Id love to have a goal to shoot for, and that looks like a lot of fun.
  • 4leighbee
    4leighbee Posts: 1,275 Member
    Boobietrap1337 wrote: »
    I'm training for one now. It'll be my first one though. Reading this thread I'm getting nervous.

    Exactly! I was going to post the question but figured I'd search it first (glad I did - 'cause here you all are) ... yikes to some of this. I'm all for the obstacles and a major challenge - something to really put me to the test, but I'm not sure I'm crazy about things that make my eyes water and my cuts sting ...
  • MysticRealm
    MysticRealm Posts: 1,264 Member
    I'm training for one right now ('race' is in September).
    I don't know if the training I am doing right now is going to be as beneficial as I hope, since I have never done one before but I'm hoping.
    I run about twice a week (longest run currently was 9.4kms)
    I do the recommended Tough Mudder Circuit Training (hate it so much!!!) about twice a week.
    I do Hot Yoga (Flow or Foundations) 1-2 times a week.
    And I try to go for a hike every couple weeks.

    As my fitness increases and as I get closer to the race I would like to add in another running day. Move from the easiest circuit training to the middle difficulty circuit training, and depending on my upper body strength I might add in a true weight lifting day.
  • 4leighbee
    4leighbee Posts: 1,275 Member
    deluxmary2000 wrote: »
    ElliottTN wrote: »
    Would it be possible for someone to basically walk the entire course and skip every obstacle or say half azz some of them? Just wondering.

    Yes, I know someone who did this.
    If you're slow, that's ok IMO, but I hate it when people don't put forth effort in events like TM. I feel like it cheapens it somehow.

    not to mention it's like $150, right?
  • amann_84
    amann_84 Posts: 33 Member
    I would recommend a summer time tough mudder if you do one. It was like 35 degrees and raining when I ran mine thought I was gonna die of hypothermia lol. Other than that it was a really cool experience and i'm glad I did it!
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