Run For Your Lives

[Scottapotch]

http://runforyourlives.com/


Anybody else doing this? Should be a good time...I'm engorged.

[Papa Dras]

These runs just may have jumped the shark with this one.

[Chilledman]

awesome

[Knock Sensor]

Maybe I need to participate in one these trendy new action adventure obstacle course runs to understand it. Currently think they're pretty lame.

[Papa Dras]

well, there really isn't anything lame about them except that they are everywhere now. I mean, I guess I can understand feeling too cool for them, but it's just like signing up for a 5k or 10k and having obstacles in front of you.

[Ferris Buehler]

I'm going to enter this next year...this year doesn't work for me but it looks pretty cool.

http://swampdonkeyar.com/display.php...1f239d6b44587e

well, there really isn't anything lame about them except that they are everywhere now. I mean, I guess I can understand feeling too cool for them, but it's just like signing up for a 5k or 10k and having obstacles in front of you.

[pdoel]

I don't think I could ever do one of these. Mainly because there's one HUGE 10K here, 10,000+ people. Different start / finish locations, so it can be a hassle getting there. Gotta park downtown, towards the finish, then bus you out to the Start of the race. Gotta show up real early to get to the start on time, stand around, etc.

EVERY YEAR, a few weeks before the race, I start dreaming that I was running late. I miss the last bus, somehow get a ride to the start, and everyone's gone. I get to the start, and people start yelling at me to go, that everyone's already gone, and they wave me through. As I'm running, I'm seeing the race directors all over, they're having me run through buildings, up and down stairs, through alleys, etc., trying to catch up with the other runners.

Ugh. This would just be like that nightmare coming true!

[Papa Dras]

This is probably one of the best posts I have read in some time.

..let's talk about your childhood

[Scottapotch]

^Agreed. That was much deeper than a poorly planned run.

They do them in waves so not everyone has to make the same start time...

[10-25]

Too expensive for the hassle, watched videos of it...if you're any type of serious about it then it'll be tough getting around non serious types.

[spoolin215]

For me they are just another feel good parade. America sees distance running as the pinnacle of fitness. It's not. The Tough Mudder claims its the hardest event on the planet, yet they are extremely loose about timing, and there is no accountability regarding actually doing the obstacles.

[Papa Dras]

It's called marketing, and honestly- who cares? It's pretty gay how this is a forum for H+F, yet people can't wait to bag on anything that doesn't fall into their narrow vision of H+F. Guess what, you probably aren't as in shape, strong, fast, or healthy as you think you are. So quit getting down on what other people enjoy.

Isn't it better to hear about someone wanting to try something fitness related? If it takes being chased by a zombie () or dealing with obstacles to get an ass in gear, then F it.

[spoolin215]

It's called marketing, and honestly- who cares? It's pretty gay how this is a forum for H+F, yet people can't wait to bag on anything that doesn't fall into their narrow vision of H+F. Guess what, you probably aren't as in shape, strong, fast, or healthy as you think you are. So quit getting down on what other people enjoy.

Isn't it better to hear about someone wanting to try something fitness related? If it takes being chased by a zombie () or dealing with obstacles to get an ass in gear, then F it.

[pdoel]

For me they are just another feel good parade. America sees distance running as the pinnacle of fitness. It's not. The Tough Mudder claims its the hardest event on the planet, yet they are extremely loose about timing, and there is no accountability regarding actually doing the obstacles.

Kind of like how lifters consider lifting as the pinnacle of fitness, yet most are fat and are anything but 'fit'. Strength <> fit. The key is to be well rounded, getting both strength and aerobic activity.

[spoolin215]

Kind of like how lifters consider lifting as the pinnacle of fitness, yet most are fat and are anything but 'fit'. Strength <> fit. The key is to be well rounded, getting both strength and aerobic activity.

I don't think anyone thinks lifting is the pinnacle of fitness. And if you think most people who lift are fat, you're ignorant as hell.

[droppeds4]

I am doing it now. One of the coolest ideas that I have ever seen.

[Papa Dras]

get out more

[FlashRedGLS1.8T]

For me they are just another feel good parade. America sees distance running as the pinnacle of fitness.

No, that's crossfit.

[kryptonik]

I think things like this and tough mudder look fun as hell.
I wouldn't do them, simply because I absolutely hate running, and don't have the cardiovascular strength to actually enjoy them.
But, if you don't think they look like a good time, you're either lying, or really uptight.

[Euro Hooligan]

i will be doing the boston run. looks like it should be a fun time.

[dterry1982]

Kind of like how lifters consider lifting as the pinnacle of fitness, yet most are fat and are anything but 'fit'. Strength <> fit. The key is to be well rounded, getting both strength and aerobic activity.

Greg Glassman? J/P

No, that's crossfit.

Hahahahaha

[lona.muller]

Looks interesting... tiring....

[4-Dr-W-a-T]

Why do these events (mudrunner, warrior dash, etc) need to be so damn expensive?

I may as well start an event. Lets all run up the mountains near my house, eat a granola bar then run back down. The only trick is to not get caught by the rattlesnakes or black widows. We have some shear drop offs too, about 60-100 feet. Its free, and you have a scare factor.

[Euro Hooligan]

the boston one was a blast