Tough Mudder is coming, what should I expect?

I have not, I've got a few more days left and then I get to go play in the mud with a bunch of other crazy people. I'll be sure to post all the pictures I have taken and share my story with you guys. I can't wait for it! Literally, I wish it were tomorrow. These anxious feelings have me going stir crazy.
 
Okay here is whatcha do get the guys at the shop to get cattle prods and randomly shock ya! That will help you get through the part of the course with ease...lol.
 
lazy otter said:
Okay here is whatcha do get the guys at the shop to get cattle prods and randomly shock ya! That will help you get through the part of the course with ease...lol.
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I'm not so sure that this would make me want to move faster, I'd be more prone to grab the cattle prods and beat them with it.



The course map is finally up on the website. It's going to be a 12 mile course with 21 obstacles for those of us not on the Legionnaire's Loop. The order of obstacles goes as follows:

1. Kiss of Mud
2. Pole Dancer
3. Mud Mile
4. Pyramid Scheme
5. Walk the Plank
6. Hold Your Wood
7. King of the Mountain
8. Swamp Stomp
9. Devil's Beard
10. Arctic Enema
11. Pitfall
12. Underwater Tunnels
13. Glory Blades
14. Warrior Carry
15. Quagmire
16. Balls to the Wall
17. Funky Monkey
18. Berlin Walls
19. Everest
20. Fire in Your Hole
21. Electroshock Therapy

I'm getting more and more excited the closer it gets. My nerves are at their very end, but there isn't anything more I can do to get ready anymore. Fingers crossed that I don't come out too scarred :D
 
It's training so you can't beat them just gotta run,duck and weave....lol. I'll grab my x26 taser and really get ya motivated! But I got nothing but respect for you for even attempting this I'm so TEAM LORA all the way.... You should have tshirts made and since ya gotta get into cold water donate the money to the ice bucket challenge! I'll buy 1!
 
From the few I've done I would say; don't eat a big breakfast(no eggs), wear the tightest clothes you own in a stretchy material(high speed low drag), go OVER obstacles except the water ones they will refresh you, run very very fast. Have a dedicated, fast cameraman to post pictures immediately.
Just my $.02. :O)
Good luck!
 
I don't like where they put Arctic Enema. You're core temp is going to be pretty high, and that will be a helluva shock to your system.

Also, that water will be narrrrsty with mud by then!
 
Turbo Tension said:
I don't like where they put Arctic Enema. You're core temp is going to be pretty high, and that will be a helluva shock to your system.

Also, that water will be narrrrsty with mud by then!
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I was a little shocked that they have it so far into the run as well, it's just about 6 miles in. Half way through means that I'm going to have a problem getting out of the water on my own. Yay for teamwork!
 
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Looking at the list of stations has me worried about you sanity. Nothing on that list sounds fun at all. "Fire in your hole" sounds terrible.

Garth
 
I would defiantly recommend getting some skins if you haven't already, they're chemically treated not to rot and will keep the mud and other stuff out of the places you don't want it infact I would just wear them instead of underwear. Personally I would wear high lace-up boots with long outdoor pants tucked into them but it's probably not advisable if you aren't used to running in boots. Camelbak is a must, you should only need 3-4 liters but you can also stuff some food in the carry pouch of it for some extra energy if needed.

Good luck.
 
JasonCDT4 said:
I would defiantly recommend getting some skins if you haven't already, they're chemically treated not to rot and will keep the mud and other stuff out of the places you don't want it infact I would just wear them instead of underwear. Personally I would wear high lace-up boots with long outdoor pants tucked into them but it's probably not advisable if you aren't used to running in boots. Camelbak is a must, you should only need 3-4 liters but you can also stuff some food in the carry pouch of it for some extra energy if needed.

Good luck.
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They actually have hydration stations set up around the course, so packing your own water isn't necessary. When I ran there was a group of enormous dudes, completely shredded, running in camo pants and boots just like you described. All I could think of, when I saw them, is John Matrix.

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Garth Reckner said:
Looking at the list of stations has me worried about you sanity. Nothing on that list sounds fun at all. "Fire in your hole" sounds terrible.

Garth
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No Garth, "Fire in Your Hole" sounds fun, but I'm willing to bet that doesn't help my case on sanity. :cool:

Thanks for all the advice and moral support everyone. The run is this weekend, I'm more nervous that ever. I can't believe its so close. It seems like just a few weeks ago I was signing up. Time sure does go fast!
 
Okay! I'm gonna motivate ya I'm gonna hide with a air rifle and when you slow down or don clear an obstical pop! I'm gonna nail ya!....I'd never do that to you!...or would I ! I did come up with the cattle prod and taser ideas so who knows?....lol.
 
lazy otter said:
Okay! I'm gonna motivate ya I'm gonna hide with a air rifle and when you slow down or don clear an obstical pop! I'm gonna nail ya!....I'd never do that to you!...or would I ! I did come up with the cattle prod and taser ideas so who knows?....lol.
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I feel as though you'd be just deranged enough to do it. :D Right now there's only one obstacle that I'm even thinking about skipping and that's because I don't want to mess my knees up any worse than they already are, but who knows...I might give it a shot.
 
You ain't skipping sh$t! You can do them all wear some braces if you got too but you gotta try no there is no try only do....lol. I got faith in you. But still mad respect for doing this! There was a day and time I'd done it with you but not now! You should have a busse sponsor shirt on when you do it ..... Lol.
 
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