Tough Mudder

[Suzanimal]

Anyone ever done one? My husband's bar gets a free team every year (Dos XX is a sponsor) and he signed us up for next year. I've started some weight training, my upper body is a little weak, and running but I'm a little scared.:o I'm hoping someone will tell me it's not as bad as it looks. Any training tips will also be greatly appreciated.

Tough Mudder is a 10-12 mile (18-20 km) obstacle course designed to test all-around strength, stamina, teamwork, and mental grit. Tough Mudder is Probably the Toughest Event on the Planet. Probably.

Tough Mudder is more than an event; it’s a way of thinking. It’s about pushing yourself to the limits and helping others to do the same. It’s not a race, it’s a challenge. If we timed you, what would be your motivation to stop and give someone a hand? When you run a Tough Mudder, you’ll meet new people and overcome challenges when you get through the course—together. Running a race gets you busted knees and a medal you’ll never wear again. At the end of a Tough Mudder, you get an orange headband to proudly wear to work on Monday morning, a pint, bragging rights and membership into Mudder Nation. And it gives you an excuse to get all your friends together and start a tradition.
https://toughmudder.com/events/what-is-tough-mudder

 

[eduardo89]

I do that every weekend.

 

[phill4paul]

Get in your car. Drive 5 miles and remember the spot. Drive home. Then go and walk to that spot and back. This will give you an idea of length of the course.
Then have your husband beat you with a 2x4 for 10 minutes. This will give you an idea of how you will feel after running over the obstacles on the course.

 

[pcosmar]

Never mind,,

I was thinking of something else.

 

[Suzanimal]

The weather is finally cooperating (yay!) and I went for a run. I did 2 miles today and thought I was going to have a fucking heart attack. I sat down in the shower and almost couldn't get back up.:o Now I'm pissed, I'm going to do this and I'm going to get my free beer and stupid fucking headband and then I'm going to knock the shit outta my husband.

This guy is my inspiration...

 

[phill4paul]

The weather is finally cooperating (yay!) and I went for a run. I did 2 miles today and thought I was going to have a fucking heart attack. I sat down in the shower and almost couldn't get back up.:o Now I'm pissed, I'm going to do this and I'm going to get my free beer and stupid fucking headband and then I'm going to knock the shit outta my husband.

This guy is my inspiration...

After the first two miles pretend to sprain your ankle. Then make your husband carry you on his back the rest of the race. That will teach him.

 

[Suzanimal]

I got back to running today. I did 2 miles and I'm pretty whipped. I found out I will also get a cool Under Armour shirt if I compete. Yay! Why didn't my husband give me that info? I guess he thought I would be more inspired by the free beer.

Here's my husband modeling the shirt...

 

[jllundqu]

Best thing about tough mudder?

It's like a mud wrestling wonderland!

Amiright??? lol

In all seriousness. They are tough, fun, and yes you should train upper and lower body. It's a great event. I like Ragnar Relays, Tough Mudder, Spartan Race, and my favorite... WARRIOR DASH!

Warrior Dash is by far the most fun and the people are crazy.

 

[Suzanimal]

Best thing about tough mudder?

It's like a mud wrestling wonderland!

Amiright??? lol

In all seriousness. They are tough, fun, and yes you should train upper and lower body. It's a great event. I like Ragnar Relays, Tough Mudder, Spartan Race, and my favorite... WARRIOR DASH!

Warrior Dash is by far the most fun and the people are crazy.

I've just been running but I need to work on my upper body strength. I'm worried about getting over the walls....I'm also worried about being electrocuted.

 

[Nirvikalpa]

Just don't swallow the mud, or get any near any orifice...

Don't google why.

 

[Suzanimal]

Just don't swallow the mud, or get any near any orifice...

Don't google why.

I need to work on following directions.

That's more of a deterrent than getting electrocuted.

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that 22 people contracted a diarrheal illness in October 2012, likely because they accidentally swallowed water contaminated with bacteria from animal feces during an extreme obstacle course in Nevada.

Three active-duty military went to the emergency department at the Nellis Air Force Base outside of Las Vegas from Oct. 10-12, 2012 with symptoms like bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting, health officials said.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-sty...s-tainted-mud-article-1.1778196#ixzz33WzT8uYG

 

[pcosmar]

I need to work on following directions.

That's more of a deterrent than getting electrocuted.

Rinse any mud you swallow with plenty of Alcohol.. That should kill the bugs..

 

[KCIndy]

The weather is finally cooperating (yay!) and I went for a run. I did 2 miles today and thought I was going to have a fucking heart attack. I sat down in the shower and almost couldn't get back up.:o Now I'm pissed, I'm going to do this and I'm going to get my free beer and stupid fucking headband and then I'm going to knock the shit outta my husband.

Good for you! Hang tough, you can do it.

I'm inspired by your determination, and I mean that with the greatest of sincerity.

Best of luck, and be sure to keep us posted!

 

[KCIndy]

Rinse any mud you swallow with plenty of Alcohol.. That should kill the bugs..

Bacardi 151 is my favorite alcoholic sterilizer. I hear it kills germs, too!

 

[phill4paul]

Good for you! Hang tough, you can do it.

 

[ClydeCoulter]

Give all you got, if that's what you want to accomplish. Keep us up to date. You go!

 

[Henry Rogue]

My wife did it last year.

 

[Suzanimal]

Rinse any mud you swallow with plenty of Alcohol.. That should kill the bugs..

Bacardi 151 is my favorite alcoholic sterilizer. I hear it kills germs, too!

Excellent advice.

 

[Suzanimal]

Good for you! Hang tough, you can do it.

I'm inspired by your determination, and I mean that with the greatest of sincerity.

Best of luck, and be sure to keep us posted!

Give all you got, if that's what you want to accomplish. Keep us up to date. You go!

Oh I'm going to do it, or die trying (my husband said if I actually die trying he would have me cremated in the TM shirt and dump a Dos XX on me - whadda guy). When I finish I will post a pic of myself having my victory beer, I'm pretty sure that will be the best beer I've ever had.

My wife did it last year.

What was the worst part? I'm nervous about the electrocution and the water slide into ice water (love water slides, hate ice water).

 

[Root]

Suze, you are going to have such a fun time. I want to do a TM style event, but not this year. I've got too much going on, and too many things I'm falling behind schedule on already.

You'll be fine. The beer when your done will be special. Make it a good one.