Archive Various mud races thread...

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Jun 2, 2014 9:42pm

Tough Mudder, Warrior Dash, Savage Race, etc.

Anyone running one this summer? I think I saw someone was doing the Warrior Dash recently. I am running the Savage Race in Zanesfield (where?) this Saturday. I haven't participated in one of these races since I did the Tough Mudder in VA back in 2011 when I was in pathetic shape. I am looking forward to seeing what I can do now that I'm not a flabby POS.

salto

Posts: 2,611

Jun 2, 2014 9:53pm

Some races give away gift certificates as door prizes. Hopefully you win a gift certificate to Lowes so you can get more Iron fence.

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Jun 2, 2014 10:08pm

salto;1622066 wrote:Some races give away gift certificates as door prizes. Hopefully you win a gift certificate to Lowes so you can get more Iron fence.

Dynamite drop-in.

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I Wear Pants

Posts: 16,223

Jun 2, 2014 10:23pm

I'm sure I'll do a few this summer now that I have functioning shoulders again. Hopefully I'm done with hospital trips and surgeries. Shit was getting old.

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Sonofanump

Jun 2, 2014 10:29pm

I did the Warrior in Hocking this past weekend. Not a bad result, could have done better, had a good time.
I don't like running more that 6 miles at a time, plus I don't like being electrocuted, so I'll pass on the tough mudder.

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I Wear Pants

Posts: 16,223

Jun 2, 2014 10:52pm

Sonofanump;1622079 wrote:I did the Warrior in Hocking this past weekend. Not a bad result, could have done better, had a good time.
I don't like running more that 6 miles at a time, plus I don't like being electrocuted, so I'll pass on the tough mudder.

Filthy casual.

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Sonofanump

Jun 2, 2014 11:13pm

I Wear Pants;1622090 wrote:Filthy casual.

Old football knees don't like it. That's why I prefer Triathlons.

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I Wear Pants

Posts: 16,223

Jun 2, 2014 11:19pm

Sonofanump;1622096 wrote:Old football knees don't like it. That's why I prefer Triathlons.

Was only playing. My shoulders aren't quite ready for the swimming in a tri but I'd love to do one sometime.

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WebFire

Posts: 14,779

Jun 2, 2014 11:23pm

salto;1622066 wrote:Some races give away gift certificates as door prizes. Hopefully you win a gift certificate to Lowes so you can get more Iron fence.

I hate to admit I LOL'd.

Enforcer

Posts: 2,140

Jun 2, 2014 11:48pm

They had a Warrior Dash about 5 minutes from My house this past weekend in Millfield at the Sunday Creek raceway , it was a great turn out

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sportchampps

Posts: 7,361

Jun 3, 2014 12:14am

I did the hit and run 5k in columbus last weekend. It was pretty fun but the lines were so log for the obstacles.

Firad

Posts: 1,525

Jun 3, 2014 2:17am

Did the Warrior Dash this past weekend near Athens. Was fun, got muddy, burnt and drank some Shocktop. Will probably do another smaller mud run this summer.

TedSheckler

Posts: 3,974

Jun 3, 2014 5:47am

I've done a total of 6 Warrior Dashes over the years. I'm not doing any this year. I'm tired of the gimmicky 5K's and their inflated entry fees.

I don't care if that helps.

like_that

Posts: 26,625

Jun 3, 2014 7:42am

Serious question (and ted kinda answered it), do people actually challenge themselves for these things. For instance when I'm running a real half marathon, I'm trying to get the best time that I could possibly get even though I'm not a jogger by nature. I feel at these mid events people just go and have a good time without worrying about trying to finish the course in a reasonable time. Also some of the people I know that have done these things are not in the best shape.

vdubb96

Posts: 2,210

Jun 3, 2014 7:42am

Firad;1622111 wrote:Did the Warrior Dash this past weekend near Athens. Was fun, got muddy, burnt and drank some Shocktop. Will probably do another smaller mud run this summer.

Prayers sent for drinking Shock Top

ernest_t_bass

Posts: 24,984

Jun 3, 2014 8:14am

Disclaimer: I don't care to go to google.

What are the different distances for all these races?

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Zoltan

Posts: 1,003

Jun 3, 2014 8:33am

like_that;1622123 wrote:Serious question (and ted kinda answered it), do people actually challenge themselves for these things. For instance when I'm running a real half marathon, I'm trying to get the best time that I could possibly get even though I'm not a jogger by nature. I feel at these mid events people just go and have a good time without worrying about trying to finish the course in a reasonable time. Also some of the people I know that have done these things are not in the best shape.

When I did the tough mudder the mentality was definitely more about team work, rather than everyone going for their best times. People were helping other people over walls, through mud, etc. even when they weren't technically part of your group. They actually emphasized that it was not a race, and it was about teamwork and making sure everyone finished.

TedSheckler

Posts: 3,974

Jun 3, 2014 8:38am

like_that;1622123 wrote:Serious question (and ted kinda answered it), do people actually challenge themselves for these things. For instance when I'm running a real half marathon, I'm trying to get the best time that I could possibly get even though I'm not a jogger by nature. I feel at these mid events people just go and have a good time without worrying about trying to finish the course in a reasonable time. Also some of the people I know that have done these things are not in the best shape.

I would say 95% of them don't care about their time. There is usually a competitive wave that is the first vave of starters for the day. Those are the people that care. Other than that, it's just to have fun and finish.

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MontyBrunswick

Jun 3, 2014 8:47am

The past few times I've run, my knee has fucked up and I've been incapacitated for three or four days.

I probably won't do a race this summer.

Hope this helps.

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Sonofanump

Jun 3, 2014 9:09am

ernest_t_bass;1622126 wrote:Disclaimer: I don't care to go to google.

What are the different distances for all these races?

http://dailyburn.com/life/fitness/best-mud-runs/

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Sonofanump

Jun 3, 2014 9:11am

TedSheckler;1622130 wrote:I would say 95% of them don't care about their time. There is usually a competitive wave that is the first vave of starters for the day. Those are the people that care. Other than that, it's just to have fun and finish.

We always sign up for one of the first two time slots to push ourselves and not have to wait in line to use the rope, etc.

We had one guy finish 11th this weekend in Athens in the competitive wave.

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Sonofanump

Jun 3, 2014 9:12am

TedSheckler;1622118 wrote:I've done a total of 6 Warrior Dashes over the years. I'm not doing any this year. I'm tired of the gimmicky 5K's and their inflated entry fees.

I don't care if that helps.

I'll only do it if I find a $35 entry fee, no need to pay $60+.

Belly35

Posts: 9,716

Jun 3, 2014 9:57am

I want my daughter and I to run (quick walk is a better term) one of this events on my bucket list...
Just when I think I'm ready physical something happens... hurt foot, sprained knee and then my shoulder, kidney injury ...
I'm in good shape now so if all goes well maybe later this summer....

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I Wear Pants

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Jun 3, 2014 10:07am

ernest_t_bass;1622126 wrote:Disclaimer: I don't care to go to google.

What are the different distances for all these races?

Anywhere from 5k to more than 100k stuff. 5-20kish is the distance of most of the races though.

TedSheckler

Posts: 3,974

Jun 3, 2014 10:29am

My favorite one I've done was the Run For Your Lives 5K last year. I ran with two GoPros. The Hero3 was on my head, but it wasn't aligned properly so I couldn't really use any footage. I was holding a Hero2 in my hand it it's a little shaky.

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