Anyone doing the Tough Mudder in May?

[Rhodewarrior]

My friend wants me to run the tough mudder with him in May.  I would love to try for the obstacles, but since I only found out it was in May about two weeks ago, I don't know if I would be prepared for the 12 mile run in such a short time.  I have ran 2 warrior dashes but those are only 3 miles(the fartherest I've ever run).  I have a week or two to sign up before the $ goes up.  I did just run a mile with my dog. What do you think...is 8 weeks enough time to train?  

[john455]

Hell go for it, if you fell up to it, since I buggered up my back and can't do things like that anymore I regret the ones I didn't do.

[hlb14]

i'm pretty sure you'd have to call the ambulance and haul me off a mile or so in... good luck

[Rhodewarrior]

i'm pretty sure you'd have to call the ambulance and haul me off a mile or so in... good luck

You should join the group too!

[felinesNfreedom]

8 weeks is long enough,  I did it last year. When I ran it I was up to running 7 miles about 3-4 times a week. I did not break any records but had no problem finishing it. We had a team of about 12 people, it makes it easier. There was a group that busted it and finished in great time but most of us took out time and enjoyed it. Drink plenty of water leading up to the event, I drank a gallon of water that morning. I was good untill the artic enema, after that my hips started to lock up. Thankfully it was about mile 9 so I did not have much left to run. I think we are going to do it again this year and I am in no shape to run it so I need to start training agian. Good luck

[Rhodewarrior]

We will be a team of 3 so far and definetly not looking forward to the ice bath! I guess I will lock myself in and sign up tonight. 

[bholman]

I did it last year and will be participating again this year. In my opinion your cardio doesn't have to be the best. Last year I only got up to running 4 miles at one time and had no problems from a cardio standpoint. The most we ran last year before coming to an obstacle was maybe 2 miles.


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[Rhodewarrior]

IT'S OFFICIAL...JUST SIGNED UP!

[TN-popo]

I know several of our officers will be there.

I'd love to do it, but I'm still dealing with this latest back surgery.

Have fun!