Zombie Apocalypse Training!

brownsquirrel09
brownsquirrel09 Posts: 12 Member
edited November 8 in Fitness and Exercise
Hello!

So I'm getting bored with all this talk of "working out" and "getting in shape." I keep having that little voice in my head saying "what's the point of being able to run a 5K? Why is that practical at all?" WELL! I'll tell you why it's practical! Zombies. That's right ladies and gentlemen, I'm thinking 12/21/12 is gonna be the start of the Zombie Apocalypse, and to be honest I am woefully unprepared! I can barely jog a mile! If those zombies chase after me, I'm a goner! Voila, I just gave you a life or undead situation as your future motivation to work out.

You're welcome.

p.s. always remember Rule #1: Cardio

p.p.s. yes, this is a joke =D but you'll have to admit that picturing a hoard of zombies behind you while you run is going to be awesome.
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  • kibbydavis
    kibbydavis Posts: 14
    oh holly, are you still halucinating about zombies attacking you? Im joking. Maybe if i did the same thing today i wouldve stayed at the gym longer. Yay i can add smileys!:tongue:
  • missfluffyuk
    missfluffyuk Posts: 245
    I've been saying this for years.

    But I don't need to run the fastest, I just need to run faster than you.
  • brownsquirrel09
    brownsquirrel09 Posts: 12 Member
    I thought I might spread the love to the rest of the my fitness pal world =D and it is mildly effective! I do have a bit of an irrational fear of zombies though....
  • JAllen32
    JAllen32 Posts: 991 Member
    AAAHHHH!!! Perfect motivation!!!!
  • PeaceLoveVeggies
    PeaceLoveVeggies Posts: 673 Member
    LOL! I LOVE this. I'm actually looking forward to the Zombie Apocalypse! Thinking about going to the shooting range and practicing, then getting a gun license :) Bwahaha. I'm so ready.
  • xMedullaOblongatax
    xMedullaOblongatax Posts: 136
    I AM ALL ABOUT THIS STUFF. JUST READ MY PROFILE. FOR SRS. O_O
  • Trail_Addict
    Trail_Addict Posts: 1,340 Member
    I'm stocking up on food, water, and ammo. I'll just wait it out in a quiet, secluded house somewhere.
  • _Sonia_
    _Sonia_ Posts: 40
    Train for THIS, then. :)http://runforyourlives.com
  • brownsquirrel09
    brownsquirrel09 Posts: 12 Member
    I should consider doing the same! I'm a suckish shot lol
  • himiller3
    himiller3 Posts: 81
    You just need some insurance!

    http://zaico.com/
  • LaVieEnRaw
    LaVieEnRaw Posts: 74
    Actually, you can run this 5k AND be chased by zombies.

    http://runforyourlives.com/
  • brownsquirrel09
    brownsquirrel09 Posts: 12 Member
    Train for THIS, then. :)http://runforyourlives.com

    OMG WIN!!!! I'm registering for this.
  • clkuchtyn
    clkuchtyn Posts: 193 Member
    Train for THIS, then. :)http://runforyourlives.com

    ^^^Yes! I was just going to post this. It is the most motivation I've got for running a race. My first 5K will be a zombie race in Denver! Anyone else interested in going?
  • ChefJesse
    ChefJesse Posts: 10
    YES!!!! I tell people this is what I'm training for all the time! No better motivation out there. For a trial run, I'm getting ready for this:
    www.runforyourlives.com
    5k off road race with people dressed as zombies chasing after you! Hope to see some of ya'll there.
  • AZDizzy
    AZDizzy Posts: 434 Member
    sounds like a good training plan to me! Planning for the zombie apocalypse isn't easy. I just got a crossbow!
  • reneepugh
    reneepugh Posts: 522 Member
    Hello!

    So I'm getting bored with all this talk of "working out" and "getting in shape." I keep having that little voice in my head saying "what's the point of being able to run a 5K? Why is that practical at all?" WELL! I'll tell you why it's practical! Zombies. That's right ladies and gentlemen, I'm thinking 12/21/12 is gonna be the start of the Zombie Apocalypse, and to be honest I am woefully unprepared! I can barely jog a mile! If those zombies chase after me, I'm a goner! Voila, I just gave you a life or undead situation as your future motivation to work out.

    You're welcome.


    p.s. always remember Rule #1: Cardio

    p.p.s. yes, this is a joke =D but you'll have to admit that picturing a hoard of zombies behind you while you run is going to be awesome.


    Well, now it depends on if you are talking about the original "Night Of The Living Dead" zombies or "28 Days Later" zombies. If it is NOTLD then you might have a fighting chance, but if they can book it as in 28 Days Later, well, better start training! Me, I keep my trusty Zombie Survival Guide on me at all times!
  • Phestr
    Phestr Posts: 37
    Doc says I'm not allowed to run. So I bought a machete.
  • ElisetheQ
    ElisetheQ Posts: 58 Member
    http://runforyourlives.com/

    This. Consider it official practice.

    I'll be prepared for the oncoming horde.

    Will you?

    Edit: I kinda posted the link without looking to see if someone else beat me to it ... which many did. :P
    But idc. It's so awesome, it SHOULD be posted several times.
    Yeah.
    I'm that serious about zombies.

    (Not really)
    (Well, kinda)
  • JadeRabbit08
    JadeRabbit08 Posts: 551 Member
    I was joking with a friend about this a few weeks ago and we decided we would both have our brains eaten within the first hour of a zombie outbreak. It did get me thinking about survival situations and needing to be fit enough to look after yourself and your family though. So zombies DID help motivate me to join MFP and start doing something. :)
    I like the idea of imagining zombies behind me to do more on the tread mill, that just might work.

    Edited to add the avatar photo is NOT me! (I wish)
  • crashs
    crashs Posts: 4
    I'm assuming Rule #1 is in reference to the rules according to Zombieland (http://www.zombielandrules.com/)

    Of course the Zombie 5k looks cool too! :)
  • MissFit0101
    MissFit0101 Posts: 2,382
    haha rule #1 is def cardio.. in zombieland :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
  • YassSpartan
    YassSpartan Posts: 1,195 Member
    haha rule #1 is def cardio.. in zombieland :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

    LOL I was about to post this :bigsmile:
  • missfluffyuk
    missfluffyuk Posts: 245
    I WANT A ZOMBIE RACE IN MY CITY!!!!!! :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad:

    Why do I have to live in stupid country nothing cool ever happens in :grumble: Seriously, I'll miss a REAL zombie outbreak down here.
  • amberx0578
    amberx0578 Posts: 2
    Ran in the first RunForYourLives race in October outside of Baltimore. It was a lot of fun, but it was also pretty crazy. Came out bruised and bleeding, but I'm still gonna do it again this year. It's nothing like a normal 5k or even a 5k obstacle course/mudrun style race - it was more sprints and walking.

    My friends and I agree that this is the best example that shows how it felt during the race.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL_7UE5n9kE
    If the link doesn't work just search on youtube for "Run for Your Lives 2011, Darlington MD.mov "
  • OneLuckyRabbit
    OneLuckyRabbit Posts: 67 Member
    I am so signing up for the zombie 5k! I love that Denver takes its zombies seriously.
  • brownsquirrel09
    brownsquirrel09 Posts: 12 Member
    Well, now it depends on if you are talking about the original "Night Of The Living Dead" zombies or "28 Days Later" zombies. If it is NOTLD then you might have a fighting chance, but if they can book it as in 28 Days Later, well, better start training! Me, I keep my trusty Zombie Survival Guide on me at all times!

    I'd just as soon be prepared for all types of zombies. I'm assuming that's the reasoning behind the variety of zombies in the 5K...so we're prepared for anything =D
  • jamielyn1369
    jamielyn1369 Posts: 19 Member
    I've been saying this for years.

    But I don't need to run the fastest, I just need to run faster than you.

    AMEN!!!!! I ran the 100 yard dash in high school and was pretty fast, but that was 15 years ago. Not so fast anymore... but still faster than most!!! I love that someone else trains with the zombie apocalypse on their mind! Hahahahahaha!!!!!!
  • elg1982
    elg1982 Posts: 167 Member
    There's also this - (someone else posted it on MFP last week)

    https://www.zombiesrungame.com/

    Zombies, Run! is an ultra-immersive running game for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and Android. We deliver the story straight to your headphones through orders and voice recordings.
  • HorrorChix89
    HorrorChix89 Posts: 1,229 Member
    You could end up with zombies like in L4D and L4D2 where they were ultra fast and attracted to EVERYTHING. Oh and watch out for hunters, they like to sit on tall buildings and pounce on you when you least expect it. If you hear they scream you can pretty much out run them. Oh and witches. They sit and cry until you get too close to them and then they chase after you with razor sharp claws. Very fast...

    Golden rule of surviving: You don't have to outrun the zombies, you just have to out run the guy next to you.


    Sorry, I'm a zombie freak and this is the only topic that I didn't scroll through yawning at
  • qwills2cats
    qwills2cats Posts: 108 Member
    I am having my left arm amputated and replaced with a chainsaw. I hope it won't cut down on my 5k times too much.
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