How long ago were you running 10ks? I wouldn't be too worried about it. I could hardly run 5 when ive done mine lol.Have 4 weeks left and have just received some nice shin splints. Any tips on how to get through this knowing it is pretty critical to keep my fitness up. I was running 10k's and had to really work upto that since I hate running.
Did it and loved it! I run often but never really more than 8k's but the course being about 20k's wasn't an issue at all. You never really run more than 3-5k's at a time before another obstacle. I never do pullups, which was an issue for me. 2 of the guys on my team rock climb regularly, and their finger and hand strength definitely helped in more than 50% of the obstacles. I have small hands so I could only make it halfway through the monkey bars-- not having shoulder/arm strength from pullups made it the issue, but if you regularly are used to pull up bars and you can hold yourself at a 90 degree angle, then you should be fine. It's seriously a lot of fun, and my team was equal parts serious and fun about it. We wanted to make it through in a good time, but enjoyed every moment of it, laughing and having fun through all the insane and super muddy parts.
I badly want to do it, but none of my mates are interested and it's no fun doing it by yourself. How about an AussBB team for the next tough mudder?
When did you do it last? I've got mine next week on the Sunny Coast.
Couple of new obstacles this year which I think I'm certain to fail. I succeeded on every obstacle last year but this year they have replaced Funky Monkey (monkey bars) with Hangin Tough (rings) where you have to swing from one ring to the next and also leap of faith, take a run, jump over water and try and catch the net.
I always have under Armour compression shorts and a top underneath. I've always wanted to do a TM in the rain haha. Doesn't the one at sunshine coast go out into the ocean and back in?So doing TM this Saturday on the Sunny Coast but it's going to be anything but Sunny. Lots of rain predicted which is alright but looking at a temperature of around 12 degrees in the morning (feels like 8 apparently). Add to that we'll be constantly wet, with obvious ice and water thrown in, would it be worthwhile wearing a skins compression top underneath our shirts. We have team shirts made up which are dri fit but wondering if it would be worth wearing something underneath?
I always have under Armour compression shorts and a top underneath. I've always wanted to do a TM in the rain haha. Doesn't the one at sunshine coast go out into the ocean and back in?
It's more a satisfaction thing. When I tell people I've run 20kms through mud and pretty hairy obstacles their jaw drops. Alot can't even comprehend the 20km part. Best feeling running across the finish line though.haven't done any of them, doesn't really interest me in paying good coin to go over a few obstacles and get muddy?