Mudderella

melody921 · July 2013

So I've never done a race longer than a 5K. I have run up to 6 miles at points in my life, but it's been a long time. Am I completely crazy to think I could sign up for the Mudderella and not die? This event is on my birthday, and I'm thinking maybe I need to push myself to kick off the next year: https://mudderella.com/pennsylvania2013/

icedcoffeeluv · July 2013

I don't think you are crazy. I was going to sign up for something similar before I had the girls but I have only run a few 5Ks and am definitely no star athlete. I thought it would be fun though and good motivation!

Par13 · July 2013

Do it!

I'm doing a Superhero Scramble next month, so if I make it out alive I'll let you know how it was! I like to sign up for challenging events, then force myself to train for them. I'm scared for the race, but I'll be so proud of myself if I complete it.

melody921 · July 2013

icedcoffeeluv:
I don't think you are crazy. I was going to sign up for something similar before I had the girls but I have only run a few 5Ks and am definitely no star athlete. I thought it would be fun though and good motivation!

Yeah. I'm no star athlete either, but I'm thinking the same thing, that it could get me moving and be an awesome feeling of accomplishment. I'm a little afraid after watching the promo video, in which women scale a cargo net and jump into a mud pit.

melody921 · July 2013

Par13:

Do it!

I'm doing a Superhero Scramble next month, so if I make it out alive I'll let you know how it was! I like to sign up for challenging events, then force myself to train for them. I'm scared for the race, but I'll be so proud of myself if I complete it.

I've never heard of this one. What is it? And do you have any training tips?

Par13 · July 2013

melody921:
Par13:

Do it!

I'm doing a Superhero Scramble next month, so if I make it out alive I'll let you know how it was! I like to sign up for challenging events, then force myself to train for them. I'm scared for the race, but I'll be so proud of myself if I complete it.

I've never heard of this one. What is it? And do you have any training tips?

One of my coworkers has done Tough Mudders and he said running hills will help to get you in condition. Also, to do alot of starting and stopping when running to get used to stopping for the obstacles. He suggested running 1/2 mile increments and then doing some sort of upper body exercise in between (like tricep dips, pushups, etc.)

melody921 · July 2013

Par13:
melody921:
Par13:

Do it!

I'm doing a Superhero Scramble next month, so if I make it out alive I'll let you know how it was! I like to sign up for challenging events, then force myself to train for them. I'm scared for the race, but I'll be so proud of myself if I complete it.

I've never heard of this one. What is it? And do you have any training tips?

One of my coworkers has done Tough Mudders and he said running hills will help to get you in condition. Also, to do alot of starting and stopping when running to get used to stopping for the obstacles. He suggested running 1/2 mile increments and then doing some sort of upper body exercise in between (like tricep dips, pushups, etc.)

All things I dislike, haha. Thanks! I have a lot of work to do if I'm going to make this happen.

jessi57 · September 2013

Cool ! I'm doing it to....good luck

Flamingemu · September 2013

So I think anyone can do these events if they are in some sort of shape. That said, in 2 days, you should probably not do it. You won't die, but the fun factor quickly diminishes when you are not prepared for it.

I just did this race https://www.runningdirty.com/ with my boot camp instructor. He is a machine. It was tough for him.

I have done a bunch of these races and they are a blast if you sign up with other people, but less of a blast when you are not at least prepared for the running. {Sorry for being a debbie downer}

Flamingemu · September 2013

AND I totally reread this. Yes, next year, totally doable!

Does the site give training advice? My recent race used the upper body more than any I have done in the past. I feel like i needed to do 1000 dips a night to prepare - ha!

melody921 · September 2013

Flamingemu said:

AND I totally reread this. Yes, next year, totally doable!

Does the site give training advice? My recent race used the upper body more than any I have done in the past. I feel like i needed to do 1000 dips a night to prepare - ha!

I'm not sure how this post got resurrected yesterday. The race is Saturday, but it was a couple of months ago when I posted about training for it. I think I'm as ready as I can be, although I definitely spent more time running than doing upper body. The site had training videos and suggested workouts. Bring on the mud!

melody921 · September 2013

jessi57 said:

Cool ! I'm doing it to....good luck

Good luck to you too! Have fun.

Flamingemu · September 2013

melody921 said:

Flamingemu said:

AND I totally reread this. Yes, next year, totally doable!

Does the site give training advice? My recent race used the upper body more than any I have done in the past. I feel like i needed to do 1000 dips a night to prepare - ha!

I'm not sure how this post got resurrected yesterday. The race is Saturday, but it was a couple of months ago when I posted about training for it. I think I'm as ready as I can be, although I definitely spent more time running than doing upper body. The site had training videos and suggested workouts. Bring on the mud!

HA! Missed that too! Awesome. Have fun. I love doing these races. Make sure you stay for the beer.

melody921 · September 2013

Flamingemu said:

melody921 said:

Flamingemu said:

AND I totally reread this. Yes, next year, totally doable!

Does the site give training advice? My recent race used the upper body more than any I have done in the past. I feel like i needed to do 1000 dips a night to prepare - ha!

I'm not sure how this post got resurrected yesterday. The race is Saturday, but it was a couple of months ago when I posted about training for it. I think I'm as ready as I can be, although I definitely spent more time running than doing upper body. The site had training videos and suggested workouts. Bring on the mud!

HA! Missed that too! Awesome. Have fun. I love doing these races. Make sure you stay for the beer.

This one gives hard cider and a Luna bar. You can bet I'll be hanging around. Happy bday to me :-D

icedcoffeeluv · September 2013

Happy Birthday to you!

melody921 · September 2013

icedcoffeeluv said:

Happy Birthday to you!

Thanks! I'm hoping the mud race wraps up early and I am not totally battered so I can spend the rest of my bday doing something cleaner.

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