67alecto Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 My overall goal is simply the Missouri Warrior Dash on Saturday, October 15th. http://warriordash.com/register2011_missouri.phpTo 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 GoalsRun 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 GoalsDonate all of the stuff I've sorted in the past few months to clear out my basementSell at least 3 things on Craiglisthttp-~~-//www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcsvL_oyRHE Repairing a lifetime of bad habits... Link to comment
Robzilla1983 Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 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 Link to comment
scotticus Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Looks amazing! Link to comment
aLuko Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 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! Calm the spirit, sharpen the mind, make savage the body. Link to comment
dracopervicax Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Good luck, 67! Repair those bad habits! Dracopervicax's "Not all who wander are lost" challenge Link to comment
Kishi Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Hey there, Warrior. It's gonna be awesome. Can't wait to hear about how it goes. Work like a farmer, train like an athlete, fight like a soldier. 2 Tim. 2:3-6 BATTLE! Link to comment
Loren Wade Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Awesome! Good luck with the Warrior Dash! lobro's a druid? twitter | fb Link to comment
citabean Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Awesome set of goals! Look forward to hearing more about your Warrior Dash training and the event (of course) STR 5 * DEX 5.5 * STA 12.5 * CON 7.75 * WIS 7.75 * CHA 3 My Fitness Pal Link to comment
smedly Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 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 Semper Gumby-Always FlexiblePain is weakness leaving the body.FITOCRACY Link to comment
Kain Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 MY DASH IS THIS WEEKEND. AIYEE Time to climb. Link to comment
JosalinGoBoom Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Good luck! I'm waiting til next year when it comes around to give it a shot! Looks so fun! || Google + || Facebook || Challenge 1 || Link to comment
67alecto Posted September 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Oh yeah...I'm not going to shave until after the Warrior Dash. This could get...interesting. Repairing a lifetime of bad habits... Link to comment
67alecto Posted September 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 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/ Repairing a lifetime of bad habits... Link to comment
MrHyde Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 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. Link to comment
Loren Wade Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 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? lobro's a druid? twitter | fb Link to comment
67alecto Posted September 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 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. Repairing a lifetime of bad habits... Link to comment
smedly Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 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! Semper Gumby-Always FlexiblePain is weakness leaving the body.FITOCRACY Link to comment
Brometheus Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 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 Link to comment
Martinpanduh Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Insanely jealous of your warrior dash! Good luck and go out there and kill it! My workout log: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/15357-martinpanduhs-workout-log/ Link to comment
67alecto Posted September 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 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. Repairing a lifetime of bad habits... Link to comment
Crooked Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Good luck with this challenge! I'm excited to hear more about your training (and the Dash itself, of course). Comeback Challenge Link to comment
Kishi Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 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. Work like a farmer, train like an athlete, fight like a soldier. 2 Tim. 2:3-6 BATTLE! Link to comment
Loren Wade Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 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. lobro's a druid? twitter | fb Link to comment
nightlight Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 good luck with the dash!! "Come with me if you want to lift" -The Brominator "Later, I would learn that coincidences are the most planned things in the world. Later, I would learn that every single moment is a coincidence." - Douglas Coupland "Anyone who doesn't want french fries every day is a commie." - AngelaTheGeek Current Challenge INSTAGRAM!! find me on twitter Link to comment
Kishi Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 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. Work like a farmer, train like an athlete, fight like a soldier. 2 Tim. 2:3-6 BATTLE! Link to comment
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