Warrior Dash Hate?

You encountered some run snobs I take it. I've done a Warrior Dash and thoroughly enjoyed it. Warrior Dash is meant to be fun and it is. You get to jump over fire and enjoy a free beer afterward. You don't compete - you participate, and have a great time doing it.

I just did my first WarriorDash(with 3 friends) and had a blast!

This is not a marathon- never advertised as such . . . it's a 5K with obstacles . . .oh, and there is some mud.

Not everyone wants to or can run 26+miles. For those that can and do, more power to ya! Don't be hating those
of us who choose to find other activies to keep our heart's pumpin'.

I'm new to running, having run my first 5K in 2010 and my 2nd the following year. To be honest, I'm not a fan
of running at all, but am always seeking new and challanging goals to work toward. The Warrior Dash fit
the bill perfectly! A 3.1 mile course broken up with 12 obstacles along the way. I was able to complete all
the obstacles and think most fairly active folks should be able to do the same.

Now a Tough Mudder? That's a different story! It's like a WarriorDash . . on crack! 15 miles and many more, and
much tougher obstacles. Not sure I'll ever be ready to get over a 12 footwall (no rope, no ledges), half pipes,
and eletricution therapy lol! To compare to a Warrior Dash would be Little League baseball to Major League.

Look up WarriorDash online for more info. It might be something you want to try!

I have done a WD with friends for fun and it was a neat challenge and a really wonderful experience. It allowed me to race with friends of varying levels of athleticism on a more even playing field and everyone had a fabulous time.

Apples and oranges indeed. I've encountered some negative feedback from runners on MFP, but it's few and far between. Some people just take themselves too seriously and think that everyone else ought to as well.

I say do it, don't expect it to be a marathon, and have a great time

Agreed. Apples and oranges.

Marathons are about endurance. Warrior Dash is about obstacles. It just happens to incorporate running.

This.

Warrior Dash is fun. It's not a marathon. Maybe marathon runners need to develop a sense of humor.

This! I know lots of people that are CRAZY runners and still to do warrior dash and love it. My hubby did it and had lots of fun. When he gets back, we are going to do one together.

I am a marathoner, and I have also done some "Mud Runs". You have definitely encountered some running snobs. They need to get over it. Mud Runs are a great way to break the monotony of training runs, they are fun, and the best part: THERE IS BEER AT THE END!!

Anyway, who cares what a bunch of pretentious, self absorbed strangers think? If you want to do it, then do it! Besides, those snobs may not even be runners. They may be just a bunch of pretenders hiding out behind a keyboard instead of pounding the pavement.

Just did a Warrior Dash at the beginning of May and it was my first time doing it! I've been running for the past year to get prepared for it and I still had to walk (after coming out of the water, when I was weighing a little more than I expected with my shoes full of mud!)...while I was walking, a guy jogged by me and my husband and said, "this is Warrior Dash, not Warrior Walk!!!!"...needless to say, I flipped him the bird and hoped karma struck him down during the race. It was SUPER fun and I am looking forward to doing it again!! I would recommend it to anyone!

Some people just need to convince themselves that they are superior to someone else. The term hobby runners is just downright smug.

I'm running one in July with my SIL. She's a marathoner, and she's pumped for it.

She also doesn't have her head up her *kitten*.

Ha, I imagine they would frown on the zombie run I want to do come Halloween! I have heard the warrior dash is a lot of fun, but I just can't get past all that mud. Groooss!

I did one and had a blast!! They are right, it's obviously not like a normal run, but it was *WAY* harder than any other 5k or 10k that I've ever done. All of the obstacles made it very challenging and I was exhausted the rest of the day. It was a good feeling though and was proud of myself for finishing. When else do you have the chance to climb walls and do a crazy obstacle course like that? It's an experience more than anything. The only issue I have with it is the price, but I have that issue with all races.

Anyway, I agree with you, it's great to have a goal to train for so you should go ahead and sign up. It's fun getting all muddy at the end too- just bring a change of clothes, LOL.

In my opinion, whatever makes you work harder, strive more, and go farther...go for it! Screw what anyone else thinks. Go for it!! Some people I work with did the one here in Little Rock, Ar and they had an absolute BLAST!!!!

Warrior dash is amazing. I have done several 5k and I love Warrior Dash. It is an obstacle course and it is not meant to be a run but pushing your limits and challenging yourself. Since doing the Warrior Dash, I want to do several other mud runs.

I would reccomend the Warrior Dash.

Julianne

I just looked that up and it looks insane!









So, I posted the link to my friends wall telling her we should do it!!

Warrior Dash isn't a race... it's a fun adventure. I loved it, and it got me hooked on trail running.

I have less than zero interest in running a full marathon. Maybe... MAYBE a half, just to say I did it. But the only thing I want to do for more than three hours in a row is sleep. :laugh: