Training for a tough mudder, muddy mayhem event etc

[bikingdad90]

I must be mad and crazy but my brother in law has talked me into doing a 5k tough mudder event that entails swimming through lakes, crawling through concrete tunnels, monkey bars and generally getting wet, muddy, electrocuted and covered on all sorts of mucky things.

I know I need a good aerobic base to get round the course but was wondering what kind of gym work I should be doing for strength?

 

[Crandoggler]

I'd say none. You'll spend most of your time standing in queues waiting to attempt obstacles. Your cycling fitness will undoubtably be enough.

 

[vickster]

Make sure you know how to swim, otherwise have lessons

 

[Hill Wimp]

Find a marine and get him to train you.

 

[Dayvo]

Remember to keep your mouth shut when you're in the 'water.'

 

[Citius]

The best training for electrocution is probably some kind of electric shock therapy - might even be free on the NHS is you can present with the right symptoms.

As for the rest - a simple process of elimination should give you all the info you need.

 

[vickster]

Find a marine and get him to train you.

Or an otter

 

[matiz]

Probably best to wear rubber gloves and wellies.

 

[Ian A]

I'm doing winter tough guy again this year. Monkey bars at the park with the kids. Chin ups and cold showers in the mornings. A bit of running helps. The faster you can run the less queues for the obstacles if it's cold.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Break the event down to its components.

Running

Swimming

Climbing

I assume youre in the UK so you dont need to practise getting wet

 

[vickster]

Wear clothes and shoes you don't expect to wear again

 

[screenman]

Lose weight.

 

[vickster]

How do you know he's overweight??

 

[screenman]

How do you know he's overweight??

Numbers game

 

[bikingdad90]

How do you know he's overweight??

According to my BMI on a morning I am healthy but on an evening when I shrink an inch I am just overweight. 5ft 7inch and 11st 10lb. I wouldn't say I was overweight, more round with a belly rather than toned and flat.

In the absence of any good advice I have opted for core strength exercises and muscles in my upper half that I would use to push,pull and dangle myself with. I dont think going for 'meaty' would be much use.