Anyone here have experience with the "Tough Mudder"?

 

http://toughmudder.com/

 

I'm looking at the one in March and wanted to know if anyone has run one of these.

To be more specific, stop pounding beers on the weekend. Thats what I meant.

Have you guys discussed this?

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/06/magazine...;pagewanted=all

Have you guys discussed this?

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/06/magazine...;pagewanted=all

There are flaws in the research. Distance runners who are and have been training for a long time already have lower bodies that are less susceptible to injury, thats why they run so much. Some people need the cushioning to make up for defects in knees etc. I use a "barefoot" Nike shoe for crosstraining which I think is a huge benefit to me as far as stability and foot strength.

There are flaws in the research. Distance runners who are and have been training for a long time already have lower bodies that are less susceptible to injury, thats why they run so much. Some people need the cushioning to make up for defects in knees etc. I use a "barefoot" Nike shoe for crosstraining which I think is a huge benefit to me as far as stability and foot strength.

 

I think the bigger take-away, is the unforeseen consequences. Extra cushioning on the heel should have been a good thing, but it caused people to land harder on their heel because the initial pain (heel) was not there.

I think the bigger take-away, is the unforeseen consequences. Extra cushioning on the heel should have been a good thing, but it caused people to land harder on their heel because the initial pain (heel) was not there.

Supposedly. You can also argue the extra cushioning open up new people to running without pain. I dont buy that cushioning in running shoes changed generations of gaits.

Supposedly. You can also argue the extra cushioning open up new people to running without pain. I dont buy that cushioning in running shoes changed generations of gaits.

 

Eh, I think that's probably bunk. More people started running for exercise because more people started running for exercise. The shoe technology was likely coincidental.

Anyone here have experience with the "Tough Mudder"?

 

http://toughmudder.com/

 

I'm looking at the one in March and wanted to know if anyone has run one of these.

Weird, I just heard about these and am considering doing one in the spring. If you have a specific question or two let me know, I know a guy that does them regularly.

Weird, I just heard about these and am considering doing one in the spring. If you have a specific question or two let me know, I know a guy that does them regularly.

I was more looking at how they enjoyed the experience. There's no stopping me from running it, as I think it'd be quite the accomplishment.

Registration for the "Rock and Roll Half Marathon" 7/22/12 opens today (11/11/11) and you can save $20 by signing up today only.

 

http://www.chicagonow.com/pace-of-chicago/...ted-today-only/

 

Has anyone run this before. Is it well organized? How's the swag?

Registration for the "Rock and Roll Half Marathon" 7/22/12 opens today (11/11/11) and you can save $20 by signing up today only.

 

http://www.chicagonow.com/pace-of-chicago/...ted-today-only/

 

Has anyone run this before. Is it well organized? How's the swag?

I have a friend who ran it and said it's terribly run and poorly organized. Everyone was late last year, and there were only like 11 bands throughout the course so the music wasn't consistent.

 

Based on that feedback, I registered for the Chicago Half Marathan next September this morning.

I have a friend who ran it and said it's terribly run and poorly organized. Everyone was late last year, and there were only like 11 bands throughout the course so the music wasn't consistent.

 

Based on that feedback, I registered for the Chicago Half Marathan next September this morning.

 

Thanks, you saved me $65.

 

Ironically, I think I ran in the inaugural halfer you linked to, and it was a bad experience back then. I'm sure they've improved it significantly or it never would have lasted this long.

I've had great experiences with the RNR Half in the city, as I've ran it this year and last. One of my favorite city courses and the crowd support has been great. I feel RNR does a great job putting on a large-event race, unlike RAM Racing.

 

Weird, I just heard about these and am considering doing one in the spring. If you have a specific question or two let me know, I know a guy that does them regularly.

Let me know if you're going to do that, I've been wanting to do one of these for a little while now.

anyone doing the chicago turkey trot?

Snakebitten. After a long rehab for my torn meniscus, 2nd game back, f*** up my good knee.

Snakebitten. After a long rehab for my torn meniscus, 2nd game back, f*** up my good knee.

Sorry to hear that, Rock.

Sorry to hear that, Rock.

Back to f***ing Rush Ortho. This time i am getting them both cleaned up, this is bulls***.

Back on the saddle with P90X for a month to get back in shape enough to do P90X2, which should be here in 4 weeks.

 

 

Got charged my for P90X2 today...must be shipping now...Anyone else order it?

Got charged my for P90X2 today...must be shipping now...Anyone else order it?

Let us know how it is.

 

I'm starting my spring break diet and work out plan on Monday. One last weekend of fun and then a lot of hard work for the next 4 months.

p90x2 is still too expensive for me right now, but cant wait to get it... let us know how it is

Started P90X2 today with the core workout...significantly more athletic moves required...definitely a higher level of balance and agility necessary.

 

One thing that is an awesome product is the Rumble Roller....what a great piece of equipment. I'd advise anyone who works out often to pick one up.

Started P90X2 today with the core workout...significantly more athletic moves required...definitely a higher level of balance and agility necessary.

 

One thing that is an awesome product is the Rumble Roller....what a great piece of equipment. I'd advise anyone who works out often to pick one up.

That sounds awesome, I wish I could do it. Instead I am limited to walking workouts, pretty f-ing awesome.

Did Plyocide today. Same theme as the core workout. More athletic moves, higher intensity. But less of them. A shorter workout.

 

Seems to have less of a focus on extreme conditioning but more of a focus on using muscles more explosively.