67alecto - Warrior Dash!

[67alecto]

My overall goal is simply the Missouri Warrior Dash on Saturday, October 15th.

http://warriordash.com/register2011_missouri.php

To get there, I need to run...it's 3.17 "hellish" miles...and I need to be able to hoist my body over the many obstacles.

Fitness Goals

• Run 3x a week - ramping up the distances so I'll be prepared to run the 5k+
• Strength train 2x a week - focusing on body weight exercises like push-ups, inverted rows, etc so I can get myself up and over the obstacles.

Oh yeah...and I'm not going to shave until after the Warrior Dash.

Life Goals

• Donate all of the stuff I've sorted in the past few months to clear out my basement
• Sell at least 3 things on Craiglist

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[Robzilla1983]

Pics or it didn't happen

In all seriousness though, that sounds so awesome. There's none close to me so I'm jealous of anyone who gets to try it out. I'm hoping I can plan some vacay around one at some point

[scotticus]

Looks amazing!

[aLuko]

Sounds Awesome! I'm hoping to do a warrior dash next time theres one in my area. Can't wait to hear about your experience doin it!

[dracopervicax]

Good luck, 67! Repair those bad habits!

[Kishi]

Hey there, Warrior. It's gonna be awesome. Can't wait to hear about how it goes.

[Loren Wade]

Awesome! Good luck with the Warrior Dash!

[citabean]

Awesome set of goals! Look forward to hearing more about your Warrior Dash training and the event (of course)

[smedly]

Good Luck! I envy all you who are close enough to do a warrior dash or other awesome event! The only thing we have close to that in NM is the Bataan Death March

[Kain]

MY DASH IS THIS WEEKEND. AIYEE

[JosalinGoBoom]

Good luck! I'm waiting til next year when it comes around to give it a shot! Looks so fun!

[67alecto]

Oh yeah...I'm not going to shave until after the Warrior Dash.

This could get...interesting.

[67alecto]

Good Luck! I envy all you who are close enough to do a warrior dash or other awesome event! The only thing we have close to that in NM is the Bataan Death March

They have already begun announcing Warrior Dash locations for 2012. So far, they have Arizona, North Texas, and Colorado which might be close enough for you.

http://warriordash.com/

[MrHyde]

That's one seriously cool race. Can't find anything remotely like it anywhere in the country .

You are seriously not shaving for a month? Ok, now you definitely need to post race pictures, LOL.

[Loren Wade]

They have already begun announcing Warrior Dash locations for 2012. So far, they have Arizona, North Texas, and Colorado which might be close enough for you.

http://warriordash.com/

Yes! I'm signing up for the AZ one soon.

That's one seriously cool race. Can't find anything remotely like it anywhere in the country .

You are seriously not shaving for a month? Ok, now you definitely need to post race pictures, LOL.

There might be some similar races you can find closer. Like Tough Mudder maybe?

[67alecto]

There might be some similar races you can find closer. Like Tough Mudder maybe?

He lives in Argentina - he could probably turn a trip the local store into an adventure race.

[smedly]

They have already begun announcing Warrior Dash locations for 2012. So far, they have Arizona, North Texas, and Colorado which might be close enough for you.

http://warriordash.com/

Just don't think I will be able to do one of these anytime soon with college. I looked at the tough mudder though and they are planning to come to NM in the future so thats my best bet!

[Brometheus]

Good luck! Here's my notes on the warrior dash if you want to read them:

http://nerdfitness.com/community/showthread.php?3788-Warrior-Dash-Washington-2011-Training-Ideas

[Martinpanduh]

Insanely jealous of your warrior dash! Good luck and go out there and kill it!

[67alecto]

Good luck! Here's my notes on the warrior dash if you want to read them:

http://nerdfitness.com/community/showthread.php?3788-Warrior-Dash-Washington-2011-Training-Ideas

Thanks for that link - I remember seeing it when you first posted it, and I'm glad you posted it again. I was already planning on incorporating trail running. At Busiek State Forest, the trails there criss-cross over a stream, but I doubt I'll be able to add actual mud running for any decent distance.

What to wear (including shoes) has actually been on my mind quite a bit. I'm doing this in mid-October in North-Central Missouri, so weather could be anywhere from 30 to 70, and bone dry to monsoon to snow.

I'm torn between wearing my Iron Maiden shirt for Run to the Hills (which has the record cover on the front, and the bloody text "Run For Your Lives" on the back. Another option would be my Iron Maiden Killers shirt (album cover on front, bloody text "Killers" on the back).

The Run to the Hills is perfect, but I'd hate having to throw it away ($20 shirt!). The Killers is old, but it's also a tent on me...3XL. So, I'm fine with getting rid of it, but I may need to cut it up the side and/or cut the sleeves off to reduce drag.

Shoes is also something I'm wondering about. I may buy a cheap pair of trail shoes to wear a few weeks before. Shoes are something I have decided I'm no longer willing to be cheap on, so I don't want to sacrifice a good pair for one race.

[Crooked]

Good luck with this challenge! I'm excited to hear more about your training (and the Dash itself, of course).

[Kishi]

If it helps any, I picked up a pair of vibrams specifically for the race. They run anywhere from $85-$100. They suited me just fine, and I threw them in the wash afterward with no ill effect on the shoes whatsoever. They suited me just fine through the water, the trail, and the mud at the end, probably due to minimalist design and close adherence to your feet.

It would mean a huge change in your running style, but it may be worth looking into.

[Loren Wade]

If it helps any, I picked up a pair of vibrams specifically for the race. They run anywhere from $85-$100. They suited me just fine, and I threw them in the wash afterward with no ill effect on the shoes whatsoever. They suited me just fine through the water, the trail, and the mud at the end, probably due to minimalist design and close adherence to your feet.

It would mean a huge change in your running style, but it may be worth looking into.

Any mud get into the shoe? Just curious.

[nightlight]

good luck with the dash!!

[Kishi]

Any mud get into the shoe? Just curious.

You know, I don't really remember. Hard to conceive of it not, what with the mud getting everywhere else. My priorities were to get them off and then hop in the shower after a three-hour drive, so. Being observant didn't really occur to me.