Showing posts with label running. Show all posts
Showing posts with label running. Show all posts

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Warrior Dash is for Sissies!

I've been so bad at blogging but several weekends ago we ran in the Warrior Dash with our friends Chris, Brian and Ashley. To be honest I was SO nervous about doing this because I am not a runner not did I do much running to prepare myself for this. Not to mention Chris is a beast and runs half-marathons, Ashley is a runner and Brian is always in shape.

Luckily, I had nothing to worry about....this race was easy. You paid way to much for what you got. They claimed the course was 3.48 miles but there is no way because we walked some, you get stopped at obstacles and we finished in 40 minutes. The obstacles were also too easy. I really wanted to be challenged with the obstacles but they were a piece of cake. Ok, complaining aside, I really did have a good time. I loved the mud and the obstacles and I can't wait to run a race like that again. We already decided we are going to put together a team for the USMC Mud Run in Columbia on October 15th. Chris, Brian and Ashley all ran it last year and said it was awesome, so I can't wait for this race. I have to say, after running this race, I have no desire to run in a running only race. I just don't like running but I love the obstacles! Below are 2 pictures from the day. We had a great time with out friends and even went to see Bridesmaids that afternoon.

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Call Me Crazy...

Call me crazy...but I signed up for the Warrior Dash for May 15th. If you don't know what the warrior dash is, check out the website..http://www.warriordash.com/register2011_georgia.php. I cannot believe that Colin talked me into this. It is 3.2 miles with 11 obstacles. Some of those obstacles include running through tires, repelling down a ravine, and jumping over fire...yes, you read it correctly...jumping over fire.

We are running this with three other friends, Chris, Ashley and Brian. They all did a mud run together and are runners and in awesome shape. Colin and I need to get our butts in shape so we started running. Before signing up for this I NEVER ran or have really in my life. So this week I started running 3 miles. I run a slow 3 miles right now but I can finish 3 miles. I have 6 weeks I think until the race to get better and more comfortable at running. I bought some running shoes last night and I'm ready to go!

Oh and when I finish the race I get a viking hat, T-shirt and a medal that is in the shape of a viking hate...so excited!