Anyone ever do a mud run?

[NYwdwfan]

Mud run, survivor run, zombie run, tough mudder - whatever you call it - have you ever done one?

My friend talked me into doing a 3K obstacle course. That's how it was sold to me. Then when I went to the website it's a 5K mud run with obstacles. I am not a runner. I workout - currently 3 weeks into Insanity - but before 3 months ago I was more sedentary than a rock. I think I am in pretty decent shape now - especially compared to my friends I know are also participating - but I am still a bit nervous.

So...anyone ever do a mud run?

 

[mcurtiss]

my third Tough Mudder is coming up in a little less than two months. Have also done a Warrior Dash.

which race are you doing?

 

[JenniferS]

My youngest brother has done two Tough Mudders. Third one coming up.
He was almost 38 when he did his first one, and in "okay" shape.

He started training approx. 3 months before the event. The most important change he made was to quit smoking. Turning 40 this year, he's in the best shape of his (post teenage) life ... and still a non-smoker!!

 

[PUSH]

Not me, it's hard for trash cans to go through mud.

 

[NYwdwfan]

my third Tough Mudder is coming up in a little less than two months. Have also done a Warrior Dash.

which race are you doing?

It's called The Survival Race. I have never done anything like this and am a bit nervous as to what I have gotten myself into!

 

[mcurtiss]

you can do these things as fast or slow as you want. i wouldn't sweat it. just have fun!

 

[Soarin' Over Pgh]

There's not a bra well fitting enough to support the uh.. girls.. through full speed running let alone adding obstacles and mud and I'd prefer not to have black eyes, thanks.

 

[JenniferS]

There's not a bra well fitting enough to support the uh.. girls.. through full speed running let alone adding obstacles and mud and I'd prefer not to have black eyes, thanks.

The course my brother participated in also includes mild electrical shock - in water.

No - friggin' - thank you!

 

[JenniferS]

A couple of photos - white shirt, 2013/black shirt, 2012.

 

[sweetpee_1993]

It's called The Survival Race. I have never done anything like this and am a bit nervous as to what I have gotten myself into!

If I had someone to do these types of things with, I would in a heartbeat. I love adversity. Push me and I'm coming back at you like a raging bull! Get out there and kick some butt!

 

[JenniferS]

Two more that would not attach:



And one from 6 weeks ago, to show how much he has slimmed down:

 

[sweetpee_1993]

Dang @JenniferS ! I'm turning 40 in a few short months. I need to get moving like your brother did. It's never too late!

 

[Soarin' Over Pgh]

@JenniferS He's quite handsome!

I can tell it runs in the family.

 

[JenniferS]

@JenniferS He's quite handsome!

I can tell it runs in the family.

My baby bro.
He's the dad of the niece I took in Fall 2012 and the nephew I took in Fall 2013.

 

[NYwdwfan]

The course my brother participated in also includes mild electrical shock - in water.

No - friggin' - thank you!

Oh no this better not!!!

 

[NYwdwfan]

If I had someone to do these types of things with, I would in a heartbeat. I love adversity. Push me and I'm coming back at you like a raging bull! Get out there and kick some butt!

Thanks!!! It will be interesting!!

 

[JenniferS]

From the Tough Mudder website:


Electric Eel

Hurts so good.
If Kiss of Mud and Electroshock Therapy had a bratty kid, it would be Electric Eel. Use your triceps to crawl through as fast as you can on your stomach and be sure to dodge the live wires or else you’ll find out what it feels like to get slapped in the face by a jellyfish.


I suspect that's what he's doing in the first pic I posted.

Again, NO THANK YOU!

 

[mcurtiss]

the first Pic is "Electroshock Therapy". much worse that "Electric Eel"

 

[Soarin' Over Pgh]

Yeah no.

I've always been told not to stick my fork into the outlet. No way I'm gonna crawl through mud getting shocked.

 

[NYwdwfan]

Oh goodness I may need to bypass anything with a power cord running to it!!