https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:24:32 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-done-a-tough-mudder-or-are-you-considering-it#post-345986 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 05:46:06 +0000 mrstilly 345986@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Personally I'm not a fan of the mud/obstacle races. They always have really high entry fees and seem like a fad. Although it seems like TM is one of the more hard ore ones. But ultimately you should do whatever you are interested in to get motivated. Warrior Dash is about 5k (3miles) and a lot of places are making their own. There are also the color races. I prefer a regular old road or trail race, preferably a less crowded one, without all the fuss. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-done-a-tough-mudder-or-are-you-considering-it#post-345959 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 02:24:41 +0000 808love 345959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes I did one a few years ago and it was awesome. No training but had a really fun group to laugh with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-done-a-tough-mudder-or-are-you-considering-it#post-322958 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:56:06 +0000 mrsmenow 322958@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did Warrior Dash last year and it was such a blast. We did not train at all though, but still had fun. I mentioned Tough Mudder to DH and he had no interest, it was a little too intense for him. I have been thinking about it for next year and doing with some friends though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-done-a-tough-mudder-or-are-you-considering-it#post-322944 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:46:01 +0000 matador84 322944@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did the one in Austin a year ago this weekend! It was honestly one of the best things I have ever done except it is not to be taken lightly!!! You do sign a death waiver. People can and do get seriously injured. Less than 20% of women who start actually finish and I am so proud to have my orange headband!!! (I also had a med free birth...what are the odds...right ;-) ) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-done-a-tough-mudder-or-are-you-considering-it#post-322893 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:13:55 +0000 MusicaV 322893@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH and his friend did one last year. I will never do one, but I'll go watch and take care of him afterwards. It's a lot more than running. You need a lot of upper body strength, more than anyone on his team was prepared for. They're actually thinking about doing it again this year, even though he bruised his ribs last year and was in pain for weeks. At least this year, he knows more about what and how he needs to train. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-done-a-tough-mudder-or-are-you-considering-it#post-322831 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:47:09 +0000 Beebug 322831@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They *look* pretty fun/awesome, but I don't think I would ever do one!</p> <p>I think a road or trail race is plenty good of a running commitment, I just see the potential for injury and being muddy/cold (lol, wimp!!) to be too great. My history of injuries probably clouds my judgement here, but it just doesn't do anything for me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-done-a-tough-mudder-or-are-you-considering-it#post-322822 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:42:05 +0000 Pink Champagne 322822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My friends just did one here in the Seattle area...other than increasing their running/endurance cardio type training before the event, they didn't really "train". But I think it looks like a fun way to motivate you to get in shape! Everyone seemed like they had a ton of fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-done-a-tough-mudder-or-are-you-considering-it#post-322807 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:33:40 +0000 chopsuey 322807@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dh's BFF has done 2. I don't think I'd ever do tough mudder--too intense and messy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-done-a-tough-mudder-or-are-you-considering-it#post-322793 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:28:01 +0000 tororojo 322793@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did a 5k mud run and it was alright--I just did it for fun, not to seriously try and win. My arms got really tired from the climbing obstacles and I skipped one of the tall ones. Make sure you don't only do cardiovascular training, but strength training for your arms and legs! Also, it was in 90+ degree heat and the water stations were not stocked. Fail! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-done-a-tough-mudder-or-are-you-considering-it#post-322780 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:23:47 +0000 avivoca 322780@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never done a tough mudder, but I'm a long-distance runner (first 50k this Saturday). I've got a larger chest, and it's really all about the sports bra. The best one for me is Moving Comfort. There is literally no movement, no chafing, no anything and the support is unbelievable. After an 18 mile run, there was absolutely no back/shoulder pain.</p> <p>If you are ever interested, you should ease into it with a trail race, so you can get used to tricky footing and smaller obstacles. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-done-a-tough-mudder-or-are-you-considering-it#post-322756 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:17:59 +0000 Mrs. Pen 322756@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>bahaha your excuses crack me up!!!</p> <p>I don't know if I'm tough enough to brave the tough mudder yet - BUT Men's Journal did an expose on several different types of obstacle races and some were a little less challenging than the TM and I would love to try a milder one first! I am at the gym 1-2x a week at this point (a lot better than my past) and I am slowly building up my endurance, stamina and strength. I know DH would totally do something like that with me. </p> <p>I was actually just talking to my BFF about those types of races and she wants to do it too so we might do it together :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-done-a-tough-mudder-or-are-you-considering-it#post-322743 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:14:56 +0000 BoogieBea 322743@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband did something similar once and had so much fun. It was males only though. I would love to try one day - maybe. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-done-a-tough-mudder-or-are-you-considering-it#post-322736 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:13:46 +0000 ShootingStar 322736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just a warning - my friend did this a couple weeks ago and broke her ankle in 2 places. They had a spot where you jump in water and it wasn't deep enough and apparently tons of people got injured in that one spot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-done-a-tough-mudder-or-are-you-considering-it#post-322717 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:09:50 +0000 Alivoo01 322717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Those look awesome, but I know I could never hang with the real athletes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-done-a-tough-mudder-or-are-you-considering-it#post-322693 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:03:01 +0000 pl0508 322693@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My dad and brother did one a year or so ago! they had a blast! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-done-a-tough-mudder-or-are-you-considering-it#post-322610 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:43:49 +0000 LivsMama 322610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH and I registered for one that was last March and it got cancelled! We are signing up for one this spring and going to start specialized training soon for it. The Warrior Dash would be a good one to start with. Shorter course and a bit easier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-done-a-tough-mudder-or-are-you-considering-it#post-322594 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:40:09 +0000 cranberryapple 322594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really want DH to do this so he can be motivated to get into shape, but he wants me to do it as well! Now, I have nothing against it and think it sounds like a cool idea, but truthfully, I'm kinda a weakling! I've exercised in the past, but I never was hard-core, and I am seriously lacking in the cardio department! I also told him that I equate the Tough Mudder to an unmedicated birth. If I couldn't do the unmedicated birth, I dunno if I can do the Tough Mudder! Hahaha. However, if I do manage to do the Tough Mudder one day, who knows? Maybe I'll be able to have an unmedicated birth for my next child?! (Yah right!) </p> <p>I'm using my boobs as an excuse! The chaffing on my nipples, the bounciness, the...what-if-I-lose-too-much-body-fat-and-it-affects-my-milk-supply excuses....Is that last excuse legitimate? =P LOL. I'm not even pulling out the "tired" card, or the "no time to train" card. It's all about my boobs! </p> <p>Anyway, just wondering if you ladies have done the Tough Mudder or intend to do it! What was/is your training regimen like? </p>