I heard, “mud-crawling, fire-leaping, extreme run from hell,” and signed up for The Warrior Dash immediately.
I was hoping my skirt didn't go up in flames.
It sounded like a good way to relive my childhood. Although, in the interest of my parents reputation, I should disclose that fire jumping was strictly prohibited in our household. And I suppose, we weren’t forced to run all that often…so really, it’s just the mud part I can relate with.
Our Hulaing group. Even the dudes wore skirts.
Despite the fact I failed to prepare for this race any more than I prepared for my half marathon, as the race approached, I had this crazy idea that maybe I could actually run it fast. Like really fast. Like get a medal fast.
I promise to stop smoking crack.
After all…I have run ONE whole race. Which I’m pretty sure makes me a super-talented-experienced-runner-person. So I told my friend Josh, (who actually does run fast) I was going to run with him and we would kick butt.
And I did. For the first 78 seconds before he left me in the dust. The dust, I continued to choke on for the next 3.1 miles.
My skirt came off!
Minus the 90 degree heat, and the shocking turn of events that ended with me in 2000th place instead of 200th place with Josh, it was really fun…and shockingly relevant to many potential life situations.
I'm sure you can't tell, but that's me. Only slightly dirtier than an average day.
Bedouin camel herder chasing you, with the intent of trading you for another camel? Why yes you CAN crawl in the dark in the dirt under barb wire to escape him. Amazonian jungle man think you’re pretty and promise marriage as his 4th wife? You’ve already excelled at crawling through a mud pit! Eastern Europeans chasing you through Paris because their prostitution ring is short on supply? Jumping over those burning tires is no big deal. Cops chasing you? You’re now a pro at running over cars and tires.
Okay, so that last one may only be applicable to your life if you live in Flint.
The rest? Totally could happen.
Enough talk. The pictures speak for themselves. Suffice to say, you should totally do it.
Captain America??
I'd like to see them after.
No really, you could totally do it.
Indians! Oh my!
No words for this.
See, they are also wearing skirts!
Seriously, just sign up already.
I couldn't NOT get a picture with this dude.
I cleaned my skirt off the shower. Lynn lost hers.
The aftermath. Mud + skirts = No bueno.
Josh, Me, and Lynn relaxing and eating turkey legs.
Have you signed up yet? Did I mention there were bands, mud, beer, and turkey legs?
Seriously…while I hate to admit that a 92 year old woman finished only 23 minutes after me (my pride, you know), I just want you to know, that yes, you really could do this. Now go forth and sign up for The Warrior Dash!
Coconut cups not included.
Congrats to my friend Josh who was 200th out of more than 10,000+ runners!
Would you or wouldn’t you run The Warrior Dash, and why?
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That is completely and utterly insane.
Yet so very you. <3 However, now I feel boring. Sigh.
If you can work out with Bob Harper, you can do the warrior dash. It was so fun! I think they should have one at BlogHer.
Definitely have to set this up for the next BlogHer.
haha, awesome article. Mayyybe i’ll sign up next year.
You totally should! It is a blast!
Golly, it looked so enjoyable that I cannot wait to start running! Especially with these monkeys flying out of my butt to give me thrust!
Why do I sense sarcasm in this statement……. But yes, monkeys flying out your butt would most likely help!
DUDE. You are a WARRIOR. And in super good shape. *she says in a noncreepy way*
I should’ve brought a sword, huh? That would’ve gone well with the hula skirt. I believe I am going to cover myself in mud when I go out in pubilc from now on. I felt much skinnier. And a bit shinier.
You ran through fire? You rock!
Well…it was more OVER the fire. And it really wasn’t all that high…but the picture makes it look super hard core. So that’s what I’m going to stick with.
That looks so fun!! I would totally join you–except I think we live on different sides of the country. I’ll have to look into this type of race….
They are having them all over the country, so chances are there is one in the vicinity of where you live. Super fun!
Relaxing is way too important to me. And, the word warrior would totally scare me off. I am in awe of the likes of you.
Oh, I’m pretty much one of the laziest people ever. I used the race as an excuse to not do anything else for weeks. As to the word ‘warrior’…but we wore SKIRTS, what’s so scary about that??
For someone who claims to hate running…you sure do run a lot! If nothing else, you do give me hope that I could actually run a race without an ounce of preparation…although I think my old lady who lives inside me would be in all kinds of pain. Don’t let these chubby cheeks fool ya, I’m old!
That is officially the ONLY race I would consider running.
I’m still stuck on the fire part. You JUMPED over FIRE. That is beyond badass and quite a bit frightening.
It looks way cooler than it really was. The picture person was fantastic….b/c I look way more badass. It wasn’t all that tall. But I was a bit nervous my skirt would go up in flames.
Wow! That looks intense! Glad you finished – sorry about your skirt! Looks like Captain America’s put on a few. Great meeting you at BlogHer!
Okay, I would never ever sign up for a normal run… but that looks so freaking amazing I’m tempted!
I bet you would have the best costume idea EVER! I just know it. You would not be disappointed!
Okay you convinced me.
I am actually signed up for a “Dirty Dash” this weekend where our team is apparently piglet themed. Should be fun/interesting.
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How’d the race go? I’ll have to check out your blog for pictures of you dressed like a pig!
The Warrior Dash looks so excellent. I have friends who have done them, and they say they are a blast. The fire I’m a bit iffy on, but the mud…that’s just awesome.
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It was excellent!! The fire was actually easier than the mud- just a little ‘hop’ and you were over it. The mud was pretty crazy… and oh so awesome!