I've seen a lot of questions on Facebook obstacle race training pages about how best to train for a Spartan Sprint, Warrior Dash, Tough Mudder, Savage Race, and etc. So far the best answers come from those who responded with advice on improving the run. Someone stated that mud runs were running events with sporadic obstacles. I thought that was a great description.
Training doesn't have to be brutal either. The training goal is to finish a 3-5 mile race with up to 20 obstacles without walking. Run and reinforce with obstacle training workouts; that's my advice.
Warm up:
Stretch muscles and rotate joints for 6 minutes
5 burpees x 2
Main set:
Run 4.2 miles
every 1/4 mile, do 5 burpees or more.
Cool down:
Walk .25 miles
Stretch
I'm running obstacle races hard. I thank God for my health and the US Army for 22 years of physical training. After retiring 10 years ago, I'm still trying to stay in shape. Run in Mud Obstacle Race Training keeps me motivated.
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