Call me crazy but....... I've decided to do Tough Mudder (Scotland) next year for charity (I thought this year was unrealistic). Now, I have a year to get fit and would really appreciate some advice as I don't know where to start. Eeeeek! I saw posts discussing footwear and staying hydrated that are really useful so that's helped already. I'm just not sure exercise-wise, what I should be doing x

It something I can not do now, but I hope to someday. I have walked through a Spartan, and almost did a Tough Mudder with by brother (I would have just walked it).

I would go to the Spartan website. There, you can download a training guide based on the distance you want to do. Its a way to train for the running.

https://www.spartan.com/en/training/training-plans/couch-sprint-training-plan

Edited March 28, 20188 yr by wjgo

Go for it!! I just completed a half trail marathon Saturday. Major accomplishment and bucket list item for me. It kicked my butt and I wouldn't change a thing. Great feeling of satisfaction.

I recommend a couch to 5K training program for you. It will help you get active in build your endurance. You should consider adding strength training with weights.

Off topic, I'll be in Scotland later this year with my son. We'll be going to England and Ireland as well. Hope to squeeze in a side trip to France if possible.


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HW = 360
SW = 292
GW = 220 3/7/18
CW = 218 (6'5") [emoji256]

Hi @wjgo and @336Mike, I think I'll definitely start with couch to 5k training and then move to the official Spartan/Tough Mudder guidance.

I truly am starting from zero - I'm still early in my weightloss journey BUT I'm definitely gonna go through with it.

If this process has taught me anything, its that mind always has to win over matter! I'm gonna do it sponsored for charity so backing out is not an option and I have to stay on track with training.

Well done on completing Spartan and WOW a half trail marathon sounds tough! You guys are an inspiration!

Where in Scotland are you going? I highly recommend the Highlands and Islands.... Loch Lomond if you're closer to Glasgow... There's just so many lovely places. Was just chatting to someone about going up Ben Nevis for a ceilidh last night. It's a great night up there.

For England I recommend the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales for lovely scenic walks. Ireland - Giant's Causeway is beautiful.....x

Edited March 28, 20188 yr by MsTipps

@MsTipps Thank you for the tips on places to visit. We haven't really scheduled exactly what we want to do yet. I was kind of hoping to meet some locals and ask their opinions. I like to do things that are off the beaten path and not necessarily what a lot of the Taurus are going to fly over there to see.

And, you are so right. A lot of this comes down to mind over matter so you can do this! It's also good to tie the event to something meaningful because that helps to keep you motivated so the charity piece is great!

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HW = 360
SW = 292
GW = 220 3/7/18
CW = 216.6 (6'5") [emoji256]

The Yorkshire Dales are my dream location, my,mother's ancestors came from there, my father's from Lancastershire, many Canadians and Americans are your distant cousins, you,know.[emoji13][emoji12][emoji12]

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On ‎3‎/‎28‎/‎2018 at 4:16 AM, 336Mike said:

Go for it!! I just completed a half trail marathon Saturday. Major accomplishment and bucket list item for me. It kicked my butt and I wouldn't change a thing. Great feeling of satisfaction.

I recommend a couch to 5K training program for you. It will help you get active in build your endurance. You should consider adding strength training with weights.

Off topic, I'll be in Scotland later this year with my son. We'll be going to England and Ireland as well. Hope to squeeze in a side trip to France if possible.


VSG 10/11/17
HW = 360
SW = 292
GW = 220 3/7/18
CW = 218 (6'5")

Hey there! Going to Scotland in May myself, planning to visit Edinburgh, then go to Inverness, do a bucket list item (pony trek in the highlands) and then head over to Isle of Skye - can't wait!

And for the OP - GO FOR IT!!!!!! I started my game to be my fittest by the end of the 50th year and it is getting fulfilled! I can do more physically at 50 than I could when I was 25. It's just the best!

We want photos if you do it! And we will be very proud of you for trying [emoji14]

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