Mudderella tips?

UmmLila (Lisa)

Have any of you done Mudderella? It is something like Tough Mudder, but a benefit for a charity preventing domestic abuse. Anyway, I have agreed to join a team for a Mudderella event in Epping, NH in a couple of weeks.

I am in good shape, but have never done anything like this. Also, I am not very coordinated.

Suggestions for training, clothing, or other pointers would be very welcome!!!

9 years ago

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Sal

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Ooh I have to pop out now but I have done a similar event here and I do have some advice Will be back soon!!

9 years ago

annagybe

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Lots of probiotics prior and possible antibiotics afterwards. Mud runs have had problems with Ecoli.

9 years ago

Sal

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I have done a 6km mud run (3.75miles). It was a lot of fun!!

I trained with a bit of running and some gym work (just usual routines to be honest).

Wear:
- sturdy shoes with grip and tape them on with duct tape or similar
- tights or shorts that stay up when wet

Have warm gear to put on afterwards

I recommend trying to be closer to the front of the group than the back at the start otherwise wait times can be quite long at some obstacles/mud pits.

Enjoy yourself and please share some pics!!

9 years ago

catgirl

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I've done the Mud Run. Wear sneakers you're willing to ruin and throw away. Same with clothes - be sure they will not grow in size and weight when waterlogged. Swimsuit under. Bring a change of everything and towels for your car and self. I loved it! Have fun!

9 years ago

Anonymous

I am laughing at the modification of the name - good grief . But that aside, I SO wish I could do this- it appeals to my competitive , all-in side (my inner male ego as my DH recently called it). So cool - and I see that there are sister (lol) events in Whistler and Toronto . Have a great time - and good luck!

btw - I want to hear about your "regular" workout and training regime - if you care to share it.

9 years ago

UmmLila (Lisa)

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It's fun -- we are 7 women and 2 men (who plan to wear tutus). I am in charge of finding us some good t-shirts.

Usually my workout activities are all about me maintaining a certain weight while still being able to eat and have wine without worrying about it too much. However, I think it's mentally healthy to have a different goal for a while.
What do I do every day:
AM: run ~1.5- 2 miles with dog (who is now in good health)
PM: walk ~1 mile with dog
What I do other days:
Yoga: 2-4 times per week
TRX: 2 times per week, followed by
Pilates: 2 times per week (except that I am on a summer hiatus due to my daughter's annoying driver's ed schedule)
Personal training/ RIP training: 1 time per week

9 years ago

Anonymous

Thanks Lisa - that is an admirably full workout schedule. Aren't kids' driver's ed schedules the worst? I remember it well.

Glad to hear your dog is back to good health - maybe it's all that running !

I definitely don't work out this much anymore, and know it's a problem. My energy level and motivation have dropped severely in the last year, and I'm not sure why. I think it's self-perpetuating though. Thanks for the slap across the face I needed

9 years ago

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