Warrior Dash

[OakLeaf]

I blew off the one I was signed up for last weekend because I had a cold I couldn't shake, I relapsed every time I went for a little run, and I just wasn't emotionally invested in the Warrior Dash. (Finally got over it, so it was probably the right decision.)

Trying to decide now whether to sign up for one they're having in the fall, only a little bit farther from me.

[GLC1968]

I'm signed up for one this fall (6 weeks prior to my first HM!) but I'm not sure if I'll do it or not. I haven't been able to convince a single soul to do it with me, so I can't imagine it'll be much fun alone. I can't even convince my husband to come and watch, for pete's sake!

I think you'll probably be fine as long as you pay attention to what you are doing and you aren't out there for blood.

[chosen1]

I did the Warrior Dash here in Louisiana a few months ago. It was A LOT of fun, in spite of the ensuing tornado that eventually shut down the afternoon heats of the race. There was a group of 6 of us, it was more of a "fun run 5K" than a race for us and we were all able to complete it under an hour. We're all pretty fit and just did it to have fun not really "compete" per se, I mean really, we were in kilts and all haha.

If your course is anything like ours was, I'd say run it in cleats instead of tennis shoes, we were slipping all over the place. Most of us just had on a pair of old running shoes that we left at the finish line. You'll see people there in different levels of physical fitness but the common theme is having fun. Bring a change of clothes, a towel, trash bag for your muddy/dirty clothes if you plan to keep them, duct tape for your shoes, again, it was muddy and people were losing their shoes in the mud.

The cargo net isn't as "challenging" as it sounds. Also, with the junk cars think Dukes of Hazard and slide across the hood ha ha that seemed to be the best course of action and took the least amount of energy at that point ha ha. I actually think/thought the hardest obstacle was the one that is built by 4 x 4s that you have to climb over, like walking the plank and balancing yourself in wet shoes I think you'll be fine if you pay attention to the course. Just go out there and have fun!

[Bike Chick]

Thanks for the advice. I hadn't even thought about the wet, muddy shoes issue. So you are suggesting I duct tape my shoes to my feet? Did I read that correctly? Any I hadn't thought about bringing a trash bag for my muddy clothes. It sounds fun.

[chosen1]

Thanks for the advice. I hadn't even thought about the wet, muddy shoes issue. So you are suggesting I duct tape my shoes to my feet? Did I read that correctly? Any I hadn't thought about bringing a trash bag for my muddy clothes. It sounds fun.

haha, yes, when you get your shoes on, go over your lace area and ankle area with duct tap to hold your shoes to your feet. The pic I attached is kinda what I mean, but it gives you the gist of it. It will be a BLAST! Here are few pics from our course and this was pre-tornado and the race being shut down because of said tornado. We were lucky enough to be in the morning heat and got to finish.

[chosen1]

haha, yes, when you get your shoes on, go over your lace area and ankle area with duct tap to hold your shoes to your feet. The pic I attached is kinda what I mean, but it gives you the gist of it. It will be a BLAST! Here are few pics from our course and this was pre-tornado and the race being shut down because of said tornado. We were lucky enough to be in the morning heat and got to finish.

These are a few more pics from the course...if you're afraid of heights the big rope tower may scare you a little bit and also, the fire jump at the end was higher than I expected, but you're soaking wet from head to to so unless you just fall into it, you'll be fine.

ETA: You'll see some CREATIVE costumes out there too! but I would suggest not doing anything too "heavy" (ie. full on bunny suit) because you're going to be soaking wet which means added weight to your clothes while you run..

[Bike Chick]

Oh my goodness! Those pictures are awesome. Thanks so much for sharing. And a dang tornado had to come along and ruin the fun for everyone. Bummer.

Here's something I noticed. I don't see anyone in your pictures or the website that looks over 35---I'm in my 50's! Do they have an old people ramp for really tough climbs :-)