Thread: Tough Mudder

Tough Mudder - Probably the Toughest Event on the Planet

I am going to participate in this on August 19, if anyone in the Toronto area is interested in joining me in training for and completing the 10-12 mile course please message me. There is a discount for teams to attend so let get a SRP team going. The money raised goes to the wounded warrior foundation plus it looks like good fun. Here is a video about the obstacle course.

That looks awesome fun. I'd join you if I could.

Dammit boy!!

At my age, I doubt I'd make two hundred feet of that fun.

Good on ya!!

There is one in MO this year for all you statesiders.

How exactly does one train for an event like that?

Run all day, run all night... with 10# of weight on each arm, 25# on the legs and 50# on your back. up a small hill, like pike's peak. if that does not kill you then add in some push-ups, a couple thousand a day should do it. but the precursor is enough brain damage to make it seem like a good idea...

just guessing.

i know a few marines who are planning on attempting one. so my real guess is: USMC basic training.

jim

Originally Posted by syslight

Run all day, run all night... with 10# of weight on each arm, 25# on the legs and 50# on your back. up a small hill, like pike's peak. if that does not kill you then add in some push-ups, a couple thousand a day should do it. but the precursor is enough brain damage to make it seem like a good idea...

just guessing.

i know a few marines who are planning on attempting one. so my real guess is: USMC basic training.

jim

I knew a guy who competed in obstacle courses like this. Survival runs, they were called. Or something to that effect.
His training contained a lot of running to build leg muscles and good cardio.
Sit ups, push ups and pull ups.

And for the rest: he spent every weekend doing various 'off road' obstacle courses where you can train different types of obstacles.
A lot of it comes down to just being in good shape and training all muscle groups in your body.