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I caught an extreme sport documentary CNBC yesterday and thought it was most amusing to put these activities up there with BASE jumping and proximity flying...haha. Fucking media.
These goofy mud races are for corporate bores who want to get "extreme" on the weekends. New age hipsters. You want a tough workout...I got one for you, it's called the Croatchathon. You workout for 20 years, then blast posers from the gym on getbig, and in the end not one shit was given...haha
It's actually called the Croatch 6000. It's where you lift solid weight for 6000 days. Oh...you did the p90x for 3 month...bravo fuckbag...bravo. I always marvel at these weekend marathoners. They lose 5lbs of fat and people want to build them a statue.
Regurgitate topic #4.
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They probably juice too. I can't believe you didn't mention that. You've gotten soft after 20 years.
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I caught an extreme sport documentary CNBC yesterday and thought it was most amusing to put these activities up there with BASE jumping and proximity flying...haha. Fucking media.
These goofy mud races are for corporate bores who want to get "extreme" on the weekends. New age hipsters. You want a tough workout...I got one for you, it's called the Croatchathon. You workout for 20 years, then blast posers from the gym on getbig, and in the end not one shit was given...haha
It's actually called the Croatch 6000. It's where you lift solid weight for 6000 days. Oh...you did the p90x for 3 month...bravo fuckbag...bravo. I always marvel at these weekend marathoners. They lose 5lbs of fat and people want to build them a statue.
Regurgitate topic #4.
Hahah well said
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I caught an extreme sport documentary CNBC yesterday and thought it was most amusing to put these activities up there with BASE jumping and proximity flying...haha. Fucking media.
These goofy mud races are for corporate bores who want to get "extreme" on the weekends. New age hipsters. You want a tough workout...I got one for you, it's called the Croatchathon. You workout for 20 years, then blast posers from the gym on getbig, and in the end not one shit was given...haha
It's actually called the Croatch 6000. It's where you lift solid weight for 6000 days. Oh...you did the p90x for 3 month...bravo fuckbag...bravo. I always marvel at these weekend marathoners. They lose 5lbs of fat and people want to build them a statue.
Regurgitate topic #4.
I watched it yesterday, too. Jumping over the fire at the end was way too extreme for TV. Had some good ass shots of the women going over the wall but other than that, I saw a bunch of fatties struggling and acting like they accomplished summiting Everest (oh brother)
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I watched it yesterday, too. Jumping over the fire at the end was way too extreme for TV. Had some good ass shots of the women going over the wall but other than that, I saw a bunch of fatties struggling and acting like they accomplished summiting Everest (oh brother)
The fire jump is so lame. You don't even have to break stride or even jump.
Other obstacles are an absolute bitch.
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Tough Mudder is a BITCH!!! That shit is no joke
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A few months ago i honestly saw a middle aged beanpole with glasses, putting petrol in his car, wearing a vest (in Scotland) and sporting a large tough mudder tattoo on his shoulder ;D ;D
and?
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I caught an extreme sport documentary CNBC yesterday and thought it was most amusing to put these activities up there with BASE jumping and proximity flying...haha. Fucking media.
These goofy mud races are for corporate bores who want to get "extreme" on the weekends. New age hipsters. You want a tough workout...I got one for you, it's called the Croatchathon. You workout for 20 years, then blast posers from the gym on getbig, and in the end not one shit was given...haha
It's actually called the Croatch 6000. It's where you lift solid weight for 6000 days. Oh...you did the p90x for 3 month...bravo fuckbag...bravo. I always marvel at these weekend marathoners. They lose 5lbs of fat and people want to build them a statue.
Regurgitate topic #4.
Well said
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http://23on.com/a-mud-day-which-turns-to-the-epidemic-of-gastroenteritis/
The Mud Day Métropole Nice – French Riviera Saturday, June 21 in the Alpes-Maritimes, finished … in water coil. Mud Day – obstacle course that includes an immersion in mud – was the starting point of a mysterious and violent outbreak of gastroenteritis.
the mud think can be hardcore too :-X
some competitor has had to take a dump into the mud, that"s the only way possible. oh wait, that's why it's called "mud" :-X :-X
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This is just a thread to hate on SoulCrusher.
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it's hardly a worthy enough achievement to want to have it inked onto your arm for the rest of your life, and wear a vest in cold weather just to show off, is it?
Maybe it is to him.
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Tough Mudder is a BITCH!!! That shit is no joke
I don't enjoy it because I did some actual "tough mudder courses" when I was in the USMC.
It wasn't FUN and you didn't have babes doing it alongside you.
FYI, the work out conditions are a tad different and the idea is to prepare for war, NOT fat loss.
To me, those gym trainer " boot camps" seem pretty silly.
I often think, " Hmmm, you want a real boot camp experience? Enlist in the USMC and head to Paris Island for 13 weeks. ;)"
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To me, those gym trainer " boot camps" seem pretty silly.
Yeah, all they do it get you in great shape. Better to do reverse laterals on a machine.
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Yeah, all they do it get you in great shape. Better to do reverse laterals on a machine.
Yup, they are "real" boot camp ::)
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well i find that cringe worthy, so i'm free to mock him for it. It would be pretty garish to go to great lengths to boast about something you had done, even if it was extremely hard, which tough mudder isn't.
It's not easy, especially if it's a mountain course.
And, there's so many stupid fucking tattoos in the world as is, so this is no different. For all you know, he's one of the founders of the events, which rakes in 200 million plus per year.
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It's not easy, especially if it's a mountain course.
And, there's so many stupid fucking tattoos in the world as is, so this is no different. For all you know, he's one of the founders of the events, which rakes in 200 million plus per year.
You have the tattoo, don't you?
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Yup, they are "real" boot camp ::)
Dumbest argument ever.
There's a big difference between utilizing military practices to better yourself, and committing your life to the military.
Now log off and go hit some brutal tricep kickbacks and pec-deck flies.....
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I don't enjoy it because I did some actual "tough mudder courses" when I was in the USMC.
It wasn't FUN and you didn't have babes doing it alongside you.
FYI, the work out conditions are a tad different and the idea is to prepare for war, NOT fat loss.
To me, those gym trainer " boot camps" seem pretty silly.
I often think, " Hmmm, you want a real boot camp experience? Enlist in the USMC and head to Paris Island for 13 weeks. ;)"
Howard, if I was going to be rolling around in the mud in any obstacle course, it would definitely NOT be with you. You're creepy. You'd try to grab me inappropriately or something. :-\ :-\
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So, the argument between Captain Freedom and Grape Ape is:
CF: "The guy is a dork."
GA: "That's his right."
CF: "Its also my right to say hes a dork."
Congrats, you both have just experienced the first Amendment. :D :D
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Howard, if I was going to be rolling around in the mud in any obstacle course, it would definitely NOT be with you. You're creepy. You'd try to grab me inappropriately or something. :-\ :-\
You wish... ;)
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So, the argument between Captain Freedom and Grape Ape is:
CF: "The guy is a dork."
GA: "That's his right."
CF: "Its also my right to say hes a dork."
Congrats, you both have just experienced the first Amendment. :D :D
Yes, CF and I were able to guide the discussion to an agreeable outcome.
This is only the second time in getbig history that this has happened.
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You have the tattoo, don't you?
I was creeped out by the dude staring at me and my vest as I was simply trying to put petrol in my car.
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These races are for people who want to pretend for the weekend they are in the military. I will run a road race but I don't see the point of getting filthy with mud then rinsing off with a hose to sit in you car for the ride home leaving your seats filthy.
I do have to laugh at bodybuilders making fun of a real athletic event though.
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These races are for people who want to pretend for the weekend they are in the military.
No they are not.
They are for people who want to either have fun or challenge themselves.
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So, the argument between Captain Freedom and Grape Ape is:
CF: "The guy is a dork."
GA: "That's his right."
CF: "Its also my right to say hes a dork."
Congrats, you both have just experienced the first Amendment. :D :D
In the matter of Douchebag vs Fuktard , the arguments have been heard and summarized. ;)
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In the matter of Douchebag vs Fuktard , the arguments have been heard and summarized. ;)
Please let me know if I'm douchebag or fuktard, so I can determine my response.
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I caught an extreme sport documentary CNBC yesterday and thought it was most amusing to put these activities up there with BASE jumping and proximity flying...haha. Fucking media.
These goofy mud races are for corporate bores who want to get "extreme" on the weekends. New age hipsters. You want a tough workout...I got one for you, it's called the Croatchathon. You workout for 20 years, then blast posers from the gym on getbig, and in the end not one shit was given...haha
It's actually called the Croatch 6000. It's where you lift solid weight for 6000 days. Oh...you did the p90x for 3 month...bravo fuckbag...bravo. I always marvel at these weekend marathoners. They lose 5lbs of fat and people want to build them a statue.
Regurgitate topic #4.
You also forgot, grope girls asses while helping them over the wall. Per 3338886 of course. :D
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Nevermind all that howard, how do you feel about Tbombz finding god??
I didn't know GOD was lost?
Oh well, I'm glad somebody found him then.
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Please let me know if I'm douchebag or fuktard, so I can determine my response.
LOL , you figure it out and let us know.
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CREEPY HOWARD, grope GUYS asses while helping them over the wall. Per SF1900 of course. :D
fixed * for SF1900 ;)
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These seem to be the sorts of things that lots of fat people who just started working out do to make it seem like they are in good shape, sort of like the 5'4" 200-lb woman who "runs" a marathon.
If they enjoy it though then that's great.
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These seem to be the sorts of things that lots of fat people who just started working out do to make it seem like they are in good shape, sort of like the 5'4" 200-lb woman who "runs" a marathon.
If they enjoy it though then that's great.
I agree.
I used to be a member of the internet group of recreational runners called , The Penguin Brigade.
The main philosophy of the group was to simply do the best you could, on your own terms.
It was supposed to be all about PERSONAL running goals, regardless of how slow you ran.
Sadly, I learned that many of them wanted the same kind of recognition as the actual winners.
I'm a slow distance runner and never felt the need for anyone else to applaud my plodding.
Facebook, instagram , etc all prove at how superficial many personal fitness "warriors" are.
If it really is about one's PERSONAL satisfaction, why do they need to shout about to the world? ???
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If it really is about one's PERSONAL satisfaction, why do they need to shout about to the world? ???
People do this with everything now, not just this stuff. You'll just have to accept it.
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No they are not.
They are for people who want to either have fun or challenge themselves.
I shouldn't have included all. You're right. It's for people who want to pretend they are in the military for a day, people who want to have fun; and those of course that want to challenge themselves. I stand corrected.
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I shouldn't have included all. You're right. It's for people who want to pretend they are in the military for a day, people who want to have fun; and those of course that want to challenge themselves. I stand corrected.
You're still wrong. I've been to a bunch, some with over 5000 racers in a single day, and I've never seen ONE person pretending to be in the military, or anything remotely of the sort. What I HAVE seen is actually military personnel participating in the event, helping others, and apparently enjoying the challenge. I've also seen a lot of support for the military (especially at Tough Mudder) and read about donations being made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
I've also seen actual military represented at exhibition booths - marines, army etc. I participated in marine pull up challenge after the last event - got a t-shirt which was given out for 20 pull ups. But again, never seen anyone pretending to be in the military - I don't think the military actually trains by a lot of the obstacles there anyway.
But you seem really intent on forcing your own warped perceptions of what's going on. Keep believing that. Or, actually participate in one and find out for yourself - they have easy ones you could probably finish.
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"GoRuck" has a much stronger claim to the "pretending to be an Enlisted badass" generalization than Tough Mudder/Spartan/etc.
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"GoRuck" has a much stronger claim to the "pretending to be an Enlisted badass" generalization than Tough Mudder/Spartan/etc.
It's also 20x harder than those things.
But it's run by ex-military and a lot of participants are the same.
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You're still wrong. I've been to a bunch, some with over 5000 racers in a single day, and I've never seen ONE person pretending to be in the military, or anything remotely of the sort. What I HAVE seen is actually military personnel participating in the event, helping others, and apparently enjoying the challenge. I've also seen a lot of support for the military (especially at Tough Mudder) and read about donations being made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
I've also seen actual military represented at exhibition booths - marines, army etc. I participated in marine pull up challenge after the last event - got a t-shirt which was given out for 20 pull ups. But again, never seen anyone pretending to be in the military - I don't think the military actually trains by a lot of the obstacles there anyway.
But you seem really intent on forcing your own warped perceptions of what's going on. Keep believing that. Or, actually participate in one and find out for yourself - they have easy ones you could probably finish.
Your'e a real jerk off. I ran track in high school and college as a sprinter. Even though I was a sprinter I could string together several sub 5:30miles. Yes there are obstacle courses in the military; even in basic. I guess you have never been on a bases where there is basic and elite training. I spent 6 months on a military base running through their obstacle course every day during PT. Many people who do them are thinking they are doing the equivalent of military training living out their fantasy of being a soldier for a day.
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remember the assault course we had at Woolwich London. Was a real Bastard. you go over it then you ran around a lake and when well fucked went over it again... boots,lightweights,red pt vest. Yes sorted out the Men from the boys :D I shit my pants on the high obstacles but you gotta do it... lot of injuries too as i remember. The Log runs and Battle pt were also good. Carrying ammo boxes that were weighted and ripping your hands to pieces.. still i suppose it was all good for us... ;D.
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Spartan Race, where everyone is a winner. :-\
(http://www.newenglandspahtens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1176153_10151576398846861_417609127_n.jpg)
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Happy memories of this place... big Drill square. If you fucked up you ran around the square SLR above your head...ah the joys of summer 85 the sweat running down your back on the Drill square... ;D
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Artillery_Barracks
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Your'e a real jerk off. I ran track in high school and college as a sprinter. Even though I was a sprinter I could string together several sub 5:30miles. Yes there are obstacle courses in the military; even in basic. I guess you have never been on a bases where there is basic and elite training. I spent 6 months on a military base running through their obstacle course every day during PT. Many people who do them are thinking they are doing the equivalent of military training living out their fantasy of being a soldier for a day.
Now you've expanded from making incorrect assumptions about the events to making incorrect assumptions about me.
Sub 5:30 miles are excellent. You doing all that PT on an actual base is excellent. You should utilize this and do an event, so you can educate yourself and be able to have knowledge about what you're saying.
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Spartan Race, where everyone is a winner. :-\
(http://www.newenglandspahtens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1176153_10151576398846861_417609127_n.jpg)
Gayest obstacle ever.
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http://www.cbsnews.com/news/woman-loses-sight-in-eye-after-mud-run/?ftag=YHF4eb9d17
A young woman went blind in one eye within 24 hours after catching a flesh-eating bacteria during a mud run in Dallas this month.
"My eye started hurting, like maybe I've got mud or some debris in there," Brittany Williams, who finished her first mud run two weeks ago, told CBS DFW. "When I opened my eye, it was just like white. The whole room was white."
Williams said the debris cut her eye, allowing flesh-eating bacteria to destroy her cornea. "It just completely melted off of my eye."
cbsn0623mudrun2.jpg
Brittany Williams CBS DFW
A mother with two jobs but no health insurance, Williams spent a week in the hospital. She now owes $100,000 in medical bills.
"I've had health insurance before and I never used it. I never went to the doctor and I just spent lots of money for nothing. So I didn't see the point at the time when we couldn't afford it," said Williams.
Her family is raising money through a GoFundMe account for further treatment to prevent the bacteria from spreading throughout Williams' body.
"You don't think you're going to go to the doctor and someone's gonna say you owe $3,000 for eye drops," said Williams, who compared her experience to a horror movie.
Flesh-eating bacteria (necrotizing fasciitis) is a bacterial skin infection that enters the body through a wound such as a cut, scrape or bite. Once the bacteria gets into the bloodstream, it spreads quickly and can destroy skin, fat and tissue around muscles. Such harmful effects can be caused by a number of bacteria including E.coli and Staphylococcus. It usually impacts people with a weakened immune system, although otherwise healthy individuals can develop infections, too.
Despite her painful ordeal, Williams has remained optimistic.
"Even though people go through horrible things, I make the best of it. Because there's no point in sitting and sulking, because it's just going to make the rest of my days miserable," she said.
There's a chance Williams could eventually regain her vision with surgery. However, she says several local doctors have denied her treatment since she lacks insurance.
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http://www.cbsnews.com/news/woman-loses-sight-in-eye-after-mud-run/?ftag=YHF4eb9d17
This does happen, they stopped "the Dell" training at Woolwich or so i heard because people came down with skin problems. "The Dell" was a rancid stinking pit where you crawled through. Did all sorts of nice things to beast you there. I enjoyed it actually. was not funny at the time but was an experience.
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You're still wrong. I've been to a bunch, some with over 5000 racers in a single day, and I've never seen ONE person pretending to be in the military, or anything remotely of the sort. What I HAVE seen is actually military personnel participating in the event, helping others, and apparently enjoying the challenge. I've also seen a lot of support for the military (especially at Tough Mudder) and read about donations being made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
I've also seen actual military represented at exhibition booths - marines, army etc. I participated in marine pull up challenge after the last event - got a t-shirt which was given out for 20 pull ups. But again, never seen anyone pretending to be in the military - I don't think the military actually trains by a lot of the obstacles there anyway.
But you seem really intent on forcing your own warped perceptions of what's going on. Keep believing that. Or, actually participate in one and find out for yourself - they have easy ones you could probably finish.
1st , doing 20 USMC approved pull ups is damn good.
2nd, these tough mudder events seem like wholesome, fun events.
3rd, I did it when I was younger in the USMC, got thru without any problems, but I didn't think it was fun.
Running down a road , track or treadmill is enjoyable for me. Doing pull ups is the gym is fun.
Dealing with mud ,heat and water at the same time as exercising, isn't fun for me.
BUT, to each his own and any exercise regime is good in my book.
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1st , doing 20 USMC approved pull ups is damn good.
2nd, these tough mudder events seem like wholesome, fun events.
3rd, I did it when I was younger in the USMC, got thru without any problems, but I didn't think it was fun.
Running down a road , track or treadmill is enjoyable for me. Doing pull ups is the gym is fun.
Dealing with mud ,heat and water at the same time as exercising, isn't fun for me.
BUT, to each his own and any exercise regime is good in my book.
To think people pay for it now...the experience i suppose is worth it. I do understand why people do it. I mean you get people over here who pay money to drive a Tank. Was it fun if you did it as a soldier? not really.. i still understand people who want to try it.
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Let's keep in mind about 10-20% of the people posting on this very forum pay hundreds to thousands of dollars per year to repetitively lift heavy iron weights for years on end.
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To think people pay for it now...the experience i suppose is worth it. I do understand why people do it. I mean you get people over here who pay money to drive a Tank. Was it fun if you did it as a soldier? not really.. i still understand people who want to try it.
It's a completely different experience when you're in the military.
Why? You don't have a choice, you don't go home after. It' your life , NOT some weekend party event.
LOL, it's like going on a prison tour vs being a convicted inmate. :o
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Let's keep in mind about 10-20% of the people posting on this very forum pay hundreds to thousands of dollars per year to repetitively lift heavy iron weights for years on end.
that's small $$ compared to the schmoes who watch them :D
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1st , doing 20 USMC approved pull ups is damn good.
2nd, these tough mudder events seem like wholesome, fun events.
3rd, I did it when I was younger in the USMC, got thru without any problems, but I didn't think it was fun. As far as the pullups, I did not go slack at the bottom, so not sure if they were pure USMC approved. They were lax on them.
Running down a road , track or treadmill is enjoyable for me. Doing pull ups is the gym is fun.
Dealing with mud ,heat and water at the same time as exercising, isn't fun for me.
BUT, to each his own and any exercise regime is good in my book.
That pretty much sums it up for me Howard. Climbing ropes, nets, obstacles is like being a kid again.
If I was doing military forced rucks and the same thing for real, I don't think I'd enjoy it much either - Donny sums it up well. Also, , I would never even THINK it compares to anything real. (goruck selection nothwithstanding).
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It's a completely different experience when you're in the military.
Why? You don't have a choice, you don't go home after. It' your life , NOT some weekend party event.
LOL, it's like going on a prison tour vs being a convicted inmate. :o
This... ;D
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That pretty much sums it up for me Howard. Climbing ropes, nets, obstacles is like being a kid again.
If I was doing military forced rucks and the same thing for real, I don't think I'd enjoy it much either - Donny sums it up well. Also, , I would never even THINK it compares to anything real. (goruck selection nothwithstanding).
I hear ya and can see how adult fitness play can be fun.
I don't want to be pompous and act like some hero for just being on active duty in the USMC.
I volunteered to go and knew what I was getting into.
I also know some fit "tough mudder" types who could post faster times then those in the military.
Let me explain it like this:
The goal of a tough mudder participant is getting thru the course as fast as possible and having some fun.
Then you go home. If you fall or fail to make it , no biggy.
I can see how that can be fun, but as you posted it has nothing to do with being in the military on active duty
In the military, doing the course is just one aspect of a long day of training in the field.
The real goal is to learn to negotiate the course, help your buds make it and survive in combat.
It's stressful, exhausting and quite serious.
Plus, you don't get to go home after the day is done.
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I hear ya and can see how adult fitness play can be fun.
I don't want to be pompous and act like some hero for just being on active duty in the USMC.
I volunteered to go and knew what I was getting into.
I also know some fit "tough mudder" types who could post faster times then those in the military.
Let me explain it like this:
The goal of a tough mudder participant is getting thru the course as fast as possible and having some fun.
Then you go home. If you fall or fail to make it , no biggy.
I can see how that can be fun, but as you posted it has nothing to do with being in the military on active duty
In the military, doing the course is just one aspect of a long day of training in the field.
The real goal is to learn to negotiate the course, help your buds make it and survive in combat.
It's stressful, exhausting and quite serious.
Plus, you don't get to go home after the day is done.
Makes sense.
There are actually nuances between races - .....Tough Mudder flat out states "it's not a race, it's a challenge" and encourages teamwork. Spartan is all about time, but you get a mix of those taking it in stride and having fun, and those out for personal time/competition.
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Your'e a real jerk off. I ran track in high school and college as a sprinter. Even though I was a sprinter I could string together several sub 5:30miles. Yes there are obstacle courses in the military; even in basic. I guess you have never been on a bases where there is basic and elite training. I spent 6 months on a military base running through their obstacle course every day during PT. Many people who do them are thinking they are doing the equivalent of military training living out their fantasy of being a soldier for a day.
Haha sure you could :D
So you were running 5k's in ~ 16:30 as a sprinter? Any proof of this feat?
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This was the worst place of physical pain... was an ex SS training area which we used. lots of ranges, running, Tanks driving over you...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ordensburg_Vogelsang