Muddy Buddy Training

Our first Muddy Buddy race is now less than a week away, and yesterday The Mudslingers (Jeana and I) met on Tampa's Friendship Trail for a race-like workout. We started out just as we will at the race: Jeana on the bike and me on foot. Jeana took off, peddling furiously, as I plodded steadily behind. She looped back to me about 10 minutes later, and we switched places. Because we'll have to wear our bike helmets for the entire race per Muddy Buddy rules, we ran with our helmets on, earning lots of stares from other runners. I imagined one of them thinking, "Wow, that girl must be really clumsy!"
    Our hour-long workout went by quickly with the constant flip-flop from running to biking, and we came up with a great costume idea to go along with our team name. But we still aren't sure exactly what we've gotten ourselves into ... all we know is the 6- to 7-mile course has 5 obstacles of some sort and a mud pit at the end.
    So we'd love to get the inside scoop about this race from Muddy Buddy pros—before our imaginations (and fears) get the best of us. Anyone care to share any tips or race day advice for two Muddy novices?

Comments

[Bryn]

I've never done a muddy buddy but I have done the Mud Run at Camp Pendleton and all I can say is that it is SO fun! It is impossible to take yourself (or your friends) seriously when you are covered in mud. So just have fun and whatever you do, dont wear light yellow shorts.

[kate]

Muddy Buddy!
I did this race a few years ago (the "Boston" version) and it was an excellent time.
Sounds like the two of you are very well prepared, you're gonna do great!
Hmm some tips:

1.The wearing the helmet the entire time gets frustrating. I would advise if your helmet has a little plastic sun visor, to TAKE IT OFF! I was constantly getting it stuck on everything. Like when we needed to crawl underneath netting!

2.Wear crappy old running shoes, ones that can be disposed of after the race. That is some serious mud!

3.Check out your local playground. Monkey bars were at one of our obstacle points. Just to give you an idea of what is possibly there. Plus this gets you in the mind set to have some fun!

You'll both do great, best of luck!