Originally Posted by kanundrum (Post 774068)

did one a while back, I am indian (tech support indian) even though I look mexican so I dressed up in a poncho and sombrero the whole race (million peso man)

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Originally Posted by M-17 (Post 774147)

Hahaha, the Million Peso Man! That's a good one @kanundrum.


And the race I was thinking of was Spartan Race. There's enough time for me from this point to the dates they'll be around my region for me to consider signing up based on my training.

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Originally Posted by Giccin (Post 774250)

OMG! @MF_DEUCE does the Spartan Races. He's gotten pretty darn good with them.

I've been prepping to do Spartan Race but you wanna at least try doing the other mud-runs first before you do the Spartan Race. The other ones are beginner ones and I would rank the Spartan Race as an intermediate level obstacle race.

There's always the Gladiator Run, Warrior Race, Run-for-your-lives (although this one is more of a fun run) and in cali we have... Irvine Lake Mud run, Mud Factor and some others I can't think on top of my head.

The Color runs are lame. I feel like those are all for people who want to walk 3 miles and get chalk thrown in their faces.

Originally Posted by dem00n (Post 769291)

Do you get swords and duel with people?

Originally Posted by Giccin (Post 774250)

OMG! @MF_DEUCE does the Spartan Races. He's gotten pretty darn good with them.

I've been prepping to do Spartan Race but you wanna at least try doing the other mud-runs first before you do the Spartan Race. The other ones are beginner ones and I would rank the Spartan Race as an intermediate level obstacle race.

There's always the Gladiator Run, Warrior Race, Run-for-your-lives (although this one is more of a fun run) and in cali we have... Irvine Lake Mud run, Mud Factor and some others I can't think on top of my head.

The Color runs are lame. I feel like those are all for people who want to walk 3 miles and get chalk thrown in their faces.

Also OP, I forgot to mention... wear long socks. Without socks kinda sucks sorry. Lol

Originally Posted by M-17 (Post 774363)

I know I can handle 3 miles right now if I wanted to. I probably struggle a bit though. So hopefully I'll be more up for Spartan Races by my training deadline. And I have thought of doing beginner runs, but I feel like I'll breeze right through them.
So what can I say... I just want a challenge.

And I'll have to ask for @MF_DEUCE's opinion on this too.

Originally Posted by MF_DEUCE (Post 775266)

HAHAHA! thanks @Giccin.
@M-17, I'd suggest starting with normal small marathons such as 5k's then work up to 10k's and on and on. after you feel comfortable with running and competition, try other mud runs (depends which are in your area), then you can try spartan race/tough mudder.

When it comes to obstacle races its solely based on three aspects of your training: diet, endurance, and full body training. When training, do so in the same environment or same manor as you would run in these events. For instance, if you know the event is being ran on hills then train on some hills, if its in a rural/forest type area then try and find one like it. It helps your mind and body prepare for it instead of being surprised when you first get there.

I'm no expert at these things, Giccin gave me a lil more credit than i deserve. lol but thats pretty much all the advice i could give you. if you want more in depth stuff on actual training dont be afraid to ask.
These are some of the runs and obstacle runs I've done:
10k Dana Point Turkey Trot
5k Angels Fun Run
5k Runners Cross
5k Run for Your Lives
5k Spartan "Sprint" Race
8+ miles Spartan "Super" Race

oh yeah, enjoy the beers they give out after your run!
Good luck, get dirty and get fit!

P.S. - for shoes, wear something you feel comfortable in and dont mind getting dirty. I suggest wearing socks, cause i ran one without some and regret it TREMENDOUSLY! bring extra clothes, a towel, and flip flops are a good suggestion.