Thread: Tough mudder, anybody completed one?

Not exactly this one, Ex. Back in the 90's I ran a similar style of race called the Volkslauf. It was a 10k run full of obstacles and mud waist deep. It was rather fun.




That one looks fun too.

No not this. I did a Iron Man about 6 years ago. Damn near killed me then. Probably would kill me for sure now.

3 years ago I did. Got myself a little tattoo for it . The only reason I made it was the no time limit lol

Originally Posted by dogsoldier

No not this. I did a Iron Man about 6 years ago. Damn near killed me then. Probably would kill me for sure now.

An ironman is WAY harder than this. Props to you!

I know a few people here at work that have. They said it was a mind fuck. They would have the finish line come into sight and then direct you away from it.

Originally Posted by SloppyJ

I know a few people here at work that have. They said it was a mind fuck. They would have the finish line come into sight and then direct you away from it.

So, you're going w me?

Signed up to do it in September and Frederick, Maryland and they cancelled it the day of the event. It was an absolute disaster. I have done the warrior dash. Not as grueling, but still a challenge. I'll see if I can find pics and post them up...

Originally Posted by exphys88

So, you're going w me?

Is there a beer cart? If so, I'm in!!! It would be fun though. I'd have to up my cardio game.

Originally Posted by SloppyJ

Is there a beer cart? If so, I'm in!!! It would be fun though. I'd have to up my cardio game.

They actually give you a beer as you cross the finish line. Then there's a huge party afterwards.
I'm doing it in Portland OR June 15.

I also need to improve my running too. I'm hoping to be running 8 miles consistently by then.

Originally Posted by exphys88

They actually give you a beer as you cross the finish line. Then there's a huge party afterwards.
I'm doing it in Portland OR June 15.

I also need to improve my running too. I'm hoping to be running 8 miles consistently by then.

Yeah, they give you a 32 ounce beer and a turkey leg.

Originally Posted by secdrl

Yeah, they give you a 32 ounce beer and a turkey leg.

Did you get a refund? You gonna try again?

Originally Posted by exphys88

Did you get a refund? You gonna try again?

Yeah, they refunded the money. I'll definitely do it again. Look into the Warrior Dash as well. They don't promote it as much as TM, but it's right on par with it.

Mid-Atlantic: Sat Sept 8 & Sun Sept 9, 2012 | Tough Mudder

I've done one it was pretty wild. Much harder then you think its going to be. did a warrior dash after, and it was easier. i dont know if it was my perpective or what. Major chaffing in upper inter thigh area. Cause you got about half the way in and then ran the rest of the way in wet clothes. Recommend looking into chaff protection... Vaseline???.

I have a cousin who takes these mudders courses serious and competes to get a certain time.

The wife has done several of those warrior dash courses and they aren't any big deal to her with the exception she gets muddy. Then again, she runs marathons and laughs at half marathons so she has the cardio for it.

Originally Posted by dieseljimmy

I've done one it was pretty wild. Much harder then you think its going to be. did a warrior dash after, and it was easier. i dont know if it was my perpective or what. Major chaffing in upper inter thigh area. Cause you got about half the way in and then ran the rest of the way in wet clothes. Recommend looking into chaff protection... Vaseline???.

I have a climbing buddy who usually places in the top 3 of the local triathlons and who is usually the fastest guy on the mountain when we climb and he could barely walk the next day after completing one.

I need some serious running training the next 6 months.

My wife is doing her first onein December.

Originally Posted by Ezskanken

My wife is doing her first onein December.

why not you?

Originally Posted by Ezskanken

My wife is doing her first onein December.

Tough Mudder? If so, wait till she hits that water...ouch.

Originally Posted by secdrl

Tough Mudder? If so, wait till she hits that water...ouch.

I've heard from a few people that the ice water was the most difficult part.

Originally Posted by exphys88

I've heard from a few people that the ice water was the most difficult part.

It is. Hits you hard. I don't know about other locations, but the one that I did, we had to swim across a portion of lake to the other side. It was about a 1000 feet across and about every 100 feet, there was a tree log in the water that you had to climb over. Problem was, if everyone wasn't on the same page, as soon as you went to push yourself up, the log would spin backwards and drop you right back in the water. Couple that with the fact you're already exhausted and the water is ice cold, it was tough.

Originally Posted by exphys88

I've heard from a few people that the ice water was the most difficult part.

shit u have no idea. The one I did u had to jump from about 15 ft up into it and as soon as I hit the water I could barely move. Cold as fuck lol. Then the mud mountain was ridiculous. I only made it up it when me and a bunch of guys basically made a human chain lol that plus one of the obstacles had hanging live electrical wires over head. That shit was rough

Originally Posted by longworthb

shit u have no idea. The one I did u had to jump from about 15 ft up into it and as soon as I hit the water I could barely move. Cold as fuck lol. Then the mud mountain was ridiculous. I only made it up it when me and a bunch of guys basically made a human chain lol that plus one of the obstacles had hanging live electrical wires over head. That shit was rough

Yeah, I think the electrical wires are at every site. Did it hurt bad?

I'm sure it wouldn't of been too bad if I wasn't already wet lol. It definitely had a zap to it.

Ever since I got walking pneumonia in Pre-BUDs A-school Great Lakes my cardio hasn't been the same. One of these would probably kill me. I pondered doing an Iron Man on the Big Island once, started swimming at Waikiki 4 days a week and realized I would probably drown before finishing half the swim portion. Packing on muscle and water don't mix well.

Originally Posted by maniclion

Ever since I got walking pneumonia in Pre-BUDs A-school Great Lakes my cardio hasn't been the same. One of these would probably kill me. I pondered doing an Iron Man on the Big Island once, started swimming at Waikiki 4 days a week and realized I would probably drown before finishing half the swim portion. Packing on muscle and water don't mix well.

Yeah, lucky for me, I'm not as big as most guys on here, nor do I wish to be. My hobbies are not conducive w being huge.