Maledictus Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Dude, I just read your post and I am terrified. And unbelievably glad I'm doing it in June, not when it's cold. Also set on finishing, damnit. I think any day between now and June 2, when I'm tempted to be lazy or eat badly, I will just reread you summing up TM. That'll get me off my rear, for fear of not being in good enough shape and DYING.I reread my post and I'm ALSO terrified ... except my Tough Mudder is this sunday Good luck with yours and if you want any tips/motivation/strangers shouting motivational stuff in german (because life just isn't confusing and terrifying enough) let me know EDIT: I also would point out I was aiming for "amusing and make it sound like fun without misleading people as to how tough it can be" ... I may have gone slightly too far Quote "Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself" -- TolstoyNot sure if it was buzz or woody that said it though. Spartan double trifecta progess: 100%100% Tough Mudder "10 x Legionnaire": 100.0%100.0% "Run ALL the things or die tryin'" 110%110% fitocracy Ogre Magi Lvl 16 Ranger STR: 38|DEX: 58|STA: 59|baCON: 34|WIS: 30|CHA: 30 Previously Completed: Spartan Trifecta, Enough TM Headbands to make a ski mask Link to comment
basscrack Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 I'm running Rugged Maniac tomorrow, which is significantly easier than Tough Mudder and this is my second year doing it, so we can root for each other this weekend! I'm always up for strangers shouting stuff at me in German. Sounds like a great motivator. If for no other reason than to run away from the German weirdo. Quote Lvl. 2 Ranger Assassin Shapeshifter STR - 3 | DEX - 3 | STA - 7 | CON - 4 | WIS - 4 | CHA - 4 Current Challenge: Breaking Chains(Really) Old Challenges 1 | 2 | 3 Link to comment
Sven Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 I noticed that Berlin is open for registration! Prices will rise on the 9th, so we should do the registration before that date! Chris, substix, are you still in? Do you prefer the Saturday or Sunday? I wouldn't mind either of them so it is up to you. Will need some vacation afterwards anyway I guess Quote Svane Krios, Level 1 Drell AssassinSTR 1 | DEX 3 | STA 2 | CON 2 | WIS 4 | CHA 3Intro - Fitocracy - Lift - 2013 Goals - Life GoalsChallenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 (current)"Amonkira. Lord of Hunters. Grant that my arms be steady, my mind be clear, and my feet swift.And should the worst come to pass, grant me forgiveness." Link to comment
Jakob Kopfeld Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 Berlin in October is going to be one cold and rainy muddy hellhole. I'm a bit uncertain if hardmore is the way to go on my first undertaking like this. I'm curious what chris thinks about it though. Quote Level 4 Human RangerThe only Way to accomplish greatness is to set your goals even higher.STR: 15 || DEX: 9 || STA: 10CON: 12 || WIS: 9 || CHA: 6Check out my challange Thread (4) Link to comment
Sven Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 It doesn't necessary have to be rainy and the temperatures are fine until mid to late November I think.. Sure in the summer it would be nicer, but there's more time to train on the late run.. Do we have any other options? Quote Svane Krios, Level 1 Drell AssassinSTR 1 | DEX 3 | STA 2 | CON 2 | WIS 4 | CHA 3Intro - Fitocracy - Lift - 2013 Goals - Life GoalsChallenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 (current)"Amonkira. Lord of Hunters. Grant that my arms be steady, my mind be clear, and my feet swift.And should the worst come to pass, grant me forgiveness." Link to comment
Jakob Kopfeld Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 It doesn't necessary have to be rainy and the temperatures are fine until mid to late November I think.. Sure in the summer it would be nicer, but there's more time to train on the late run.. Do we have any other options? It's hard to predict a single day in 5 months time, especially since climate documentation only started in the 70ies. The average for the last 40 years puts the temperature at about 6-13degrees. With about 22% chance for rain. Point is, if it's a sunny day, conditions for competeing would be ideal, good sight, warmth that won't cause dehydration etc. On a bad day... let's just say wind, rain and 6 degrees would make me want to cuddle up in a nice blanket with a hot mug of tea Quote Level 4 Human RangerThe only Way to accomplish greatness is to set your goals even higher.STR: 15 || DEX: 9 || STA: 10CON: 12 || WIS: 9 || CHA: 6Check out my challange Thread (4) Link to comment
Maledictus Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 Ouch, ouch ouch. Already agreed to do another two. What the hell is wrong with me??? (Race post to follow tomorrow), on balance I think I prefer a little bit of rain to soften the ground coupled with scattered showers - blazing sun is no good but then again neither is sub zero temperatures ... Quote "Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself" -- TolstoyNot sure if it was buzz or woody that said it though. Spartan double trifecta progess: 100%100% Tough Mudder "10 x Legionnaire": 100.0%100.0% "Run ALL the things or die tryin'" 110%110% fitocracy Ogre Magi Lvl 16 Ranger STR: 38|DEX: 58|STA: 59|baCON: 34|WIS: 30|CHA: 30 Previously Completed: Spartan Trifecta, Enough TM Headbands to make a ski mask Link to comment
chris_de_maas Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 I don't know if I'll have to money for the plane tickets. I need to figure it out. What are you guys thinking? Are you in? Quote Level 6 Amazon Assassin Ranger challenges: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 the rebuilding of the Amazon: #6 Link to comment
Sven Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Sounds like you had your fun Maledictus Waiting to hear your story! For us in Berlin it would be at least 15 degrees © I guess, so not too bad I don't know if I'll have to money for the plane tickets. I need to figure it out. What are you guys thinking? Are you in?I did not post here to back out once the registration is open. I'd even consider doing it alone! Would just like to know if someone would come with me Quote Svane Krios, Level 1 Drell AssassinSTR 1 | DEX 3 | STA 2 | CON 2 | WIS 4 | CHA 3Intro - Fitocracy - Lift - 2013 Goals - Life GoalsChallenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 (current)"Amonkira. Lord of Hunters. Grant that my arms be steady, my mind be clear, and my feet swift.And should the worst come to pass, grant me forgiveness." Link to comment
chris_de_maas Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 I did not post here to back out once the registration is open. I'd even consider doing it alone! Would just like to know if someone would come with me I really don't want to back out, I promise. Sadly money has just not been very affluent lately to say the least... I'd really love to come with you though. Let me try to figure something out. Quote Level 6 Amazon Assassin Ranger challenges: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 the rebuilding of the Amazon: #6 Link to comment
Sven Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 I did not mean to offend you, I just wanted to express I am still in, it just felt strange reading several excuses (valid or not, not up to me to decide) upon returning I hope you can manage this, it would be a great experience. If you'd come, would you prefer sat or sun? Quote Svane Krios, Level 1 Drell AssassinSTR 1 | DEX 3 | STA 2 | CON 2 | WIS 4 | CHA 3Intro - Fitocracy - Lift - 2013 Goals - Life GoalsChallenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 (current)"Amonkira. Lord of Hunters. Grant that my arms be steady, my mind be clear, and my feet swift.And should the worst come to pass, grant me forgiveness." Link to comment
chris_de_maas Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 I did not mean to offend you, I just wanted to express I am still in, it just felt strange reading several excuses (valid or not, not up to me to decide) upon returning I hope you can manage this, it would be a great experience. If you'd come, would you prefer sat or sun?I agree with you, it was surprising.I'd prefer Saturday I think but it all depends on plane tickets. What about you? Quote Level 6 Amazon Assassin Ranger challenges: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 the rebuilding of the Amazon: #6 Link to comment
Maledictus Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 Sounds like you had your fun Maledictus Waiting to hear your story! For us in Berlin it would be at least 15 degrees © I guess, so not too bad http://nerdfitnessrebellion.com/index.php?/topic/26894-join-the-fun-fit-squad-or-dont-either-way-youre-great/?p=510403 Running it "alone" doesn't tend to be a big deal - I ended up getting to the hero walls solo and a whole bunch of guys helped out. The guys I started with (we got split up for good reasons) hadn't taken part in one before and couldn't believe how friendly everyone was. Quote "Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself" -- TolstoyNot sure if it was buzz or woody that said it though. Spartan double trifecta progess: 100%100% Tough Mudder "10 x Legionnaire": 100.0%100.0% "Run ALL the things or die tryin'" 110%110% fitocracy Ogre Magi Lvl 16 Ranger STR: 38|DEX: 58|STA: 59|baCON: 34|WIS: 30|CHA: 30 Previously Completed: Spartan Trifecta, Enough TM Headbands to make a ski mask Link to comment
Sven Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 I would not mind either of them I guess, will need to take some days off work afterwards anyway If we go on Sunday I think I might watch it the day before, on Saturday we'd be totally unprepared. Both would be fine. So you can decide what's cheaper with the plane tickets. We should get started before the next price raise in June though. Quote Svane Krios, Level 1 Drell AssassinSTR 1 | DEX 3 | STA 2 | CON 2 | WIS 4 | CHA 3Intro - Fitocracy - Lift - 2013 Goals - Life GoalsChallenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 (current)"Amonkira. Lord of Hunters. Grant that my arms be steady, my mind be clear, and my feet swift.And should the worst come to pass, grant me forgiveness." Link to comment
chris_de_maas Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 I would not mind either of them I guess, will need to take some days off work afterwards anyway If we go on Sunday I think I might watch it the day before, on Saturday we'd be totally unprepared. Both would be fine. So you can decide what's cheaper with the plane tickets. We should get started before the next price raise in June though.Right now I absolutely don't have the money to book the tickets but I will before the price raise in June. Shall we figure things out more then? Also, would it be ok with you if a friend of guy mine joined? Haven't invited him yet though I know he'd be interested in taking part Quote Level 6 Amazon Assassin Ranger challenges: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 the rebuilding of the Amazon: #6 Link to comment
Sven Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Yeah that sounds great. Glad that you can make it! Feel free to invite others, I might try as well, but they all seem untrained (yet) and avoid hard things Quote Svane Krios, Level 1 Drell AssassinSTR 1 | DEX 3 | STA 2 | CON 2 | WIS 4 | CHA 3Intro - Fitocracy - Lift - 2013 Goals - Life GoalsChallenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 (current)"Amonkira. Lord of Hunters. Grant that my arms be steady, my mind be clear, and my feet swift.And should the worst come to pass, grant me forgiveness." Link to comment
drsloomis Posted May 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 Booking a Spartan Beast run for Nov 8 (Carolinas). Would love some company! I'm going to create a Nerd Fitness team, so anybody who can make it, be sure to select join team during registration and find it in the list. Quote drsloomis: level 5 human assassin STR: 15 | DEX: 17 | CON: 12 | STA: 12 | WIS: 14 | CHA: 8 Current Challenge Link to comment
drsloomis Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Team name is actually "Average Joes"--look for it if you sign up. Also, you can use the code Beast35 to get $35 off registration through the 29th. Quote drsloomis: level 5 human assassin STR: 15 | DEX: 17 | CON: 12 | STA: 12 | WIS: 14 | CHA: 8 Current Challenge Link to comment
basscrack Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 That's quite the trek, but doable for me. About 6.5 hour drive. I think I'll wait to see how I do this weekend at Tough Mudder before committing to anything. Quote Lvl. 2 Ranger Assassin Shapeshifter STR - 3 | DEX - 3 | STA - 7 | CON - 4 | WIS - 4 | CHA - 4 Current Challenge: Breaking Chains(Really) Old Challenges 1 | 2 | 3 Link to comment
drsloomis Posted June 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Would love to have you! Let us know how you do this weekend! Quote drsloomis: level 5 human assassin STR: 15 | DEX: 17 | CON: 12 | STA: 12 | WIS: 14 | CHA: 8 Current Challenge Link to comment
basscrack Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Will do! I haven't been training in the last month (bad me!), so it should be interesting. Quote Lvl. 2 Ranger Assassin Shapeshifter STR - 3 | DEX - 3 | STA - 7 | CON - 4 | WIS - 4 | CHA - 4 Current Challenge: Breaking Chains(Really) Old Challenges 1 | 2 | 3 Link to comment
Maledictus Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Will do! I haven't been training in the last month (bad me!), so it should be interesting.Good luck! Quote "Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself" -- TolstoyNot sure if it was buzz or woody that said it though. Spartan double trifecta progess: 100%100% Tough Mudder "10 x Legionnaire": 100.0%100.0% "Run ALL the things or die tryin'" 110%110% fitocracy Ogre Magi Lvl 16 Ranger STR: 38|DEX: 58|STA: 59|baCON: 34|WIS: 30|CHA: 30 Previously Completed: Spartan Trifecta, Enough TM Headbands to make a ski mask Link to comment
Sven Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 I am registering me and my brother for team Nerd Fitness for the Berlin Mudder (at the Lausitzring) for the Saturday. If anyone wants to join just tell me and I'll send you the password! Quote Svane Krios, Level 1 Drell AssassinSTR 1 | DEX 3 | STA 2 | CON 2 | WIS 4 | CHA 3Intro - Fitocracy - Lift - 2013 Goals - Life GoalsChallenges: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 (current)"Amonkira. Lord of Hunters. Grant that my arms be steady, my mind be clear, and my feet swift.And should the worst come to pass, grant me forgiveness." Link to comment
basscrack Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 For those who didn't see elsewhere... Tough Mudder VA Beach was cancelled, so I didn't get to run. Quote Lvl. 2 Ranger Assassin Shapeshifter STR - 3 | DEX - 3 | STA - 7 | CON - 4 | WIS - 4 | CHA - 4 Current Challenge: Breaking Chains(Really) Old Challenges 1 | 2 | 3 Link to comment
drsloomis Posted July 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 For those who didn't see elsewhere... Tough Mudder VA Beach was cancelled, so I didn't get to run. Is there another one close to you? I've registered for the Beast in November, but am looking for others, preferably shorter, to help prep. Quote drsloomis: level 5 human assassin STR: 15 | DEX: 17 | CON: 12 | STA: 12 | WIS: 14 | CHA: 8 Current Challenge Link to comment
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