When I originally wrote that I was taking part in the Warrior Dash, I had posted a blog listing some of the obstacles listed on the web site. It didn't seem like it was the final version because it said that the course map was coming soon, but I wasn't entirely sure.
Well, I checked the site again yesterday and discovered that it wasn't the right list of obstacles and now have an updated list of the obstacles I'm going to be traversing through over the course of 3.12 miles.
*Barricade Breakdown - In this I have to over the barricades and under barbed wired.
*Rio Run - A run down a river.
*Capsized Catamaran - The description says it all "swim, climb, stumble, swim"
*Cliffhanger - I get to rapel!
*Deadweight Drifter - Wading through waist deep water and over logs.
*The Trenches - It says to stay low to crawl in the dirt and under the logs.
*Chaotic Crossover - Crossing over tangled cargo nets.
*Deadman's Drop - No description, but sounds fun
*Leader's Ledge - A walk across a narrow ledge above water.
*Horizontal Hike - Traversing over an arching obstruction.
*Cargo Climb - More fun with cargo nets.
*Warrior Roast - Hopping over flames
*Muddy Mayhem - The final leg of the run through the mud under barbed wire.
Needless to say, I'm excited. I hope that I do well and have a great story to tell in the days following the dash.
Finally, it's not too late to donate to St. Jude. I've raised $500 so far, which is short of my goal, but so much better than I could've done if I just donated by myself. Thanks to those who have donated, thanks to anyone who donates before the race starts, and everyone else? Pray for me.
Just kidding, it should be fun.
See you after the dash!
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Saturday, August 25, 2012
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Warrior Dash update #1
After getting home and talking to Rachel about what I was doing, we went on the website and I have a little more information.
Keep in mind this information is subject to change, so don't take any of this as being set in stone, but it's accurate as of right now.
First off, I'm not sure if the course map is accurate since it still says in the corner "coming soon," but there is a layout available when you click on "Ohio II." The obstacles are placed over a 5k course.
The first obstacle is called "Hay Fever" and requires climbing over stacks of hay. The second obstacle is called "Barricade Breakdown" and it requires you to climb over and under barricades. The third obstacle is called "Arachnophobia," which needs to weave through tangled ropes. The fourth obstacle is "Slithering Swamp," which is just what it sounds like. You get to traverse through murky water. The fifth obstacle is called "Rubber Ricochet," which is a rubber jungle you have to get through. The sixth obstacle is called "Great Warrior Wall," which will probably require the assistance of others running the course. The seventh obstacle is called "Teetering Traverse," which is another obstacle that will probably kill me. The eight obstacle is called "Cargo Climb," which is climbing up over cargo nets. The ninth obstacle is called "Blackout," which requires you to maneuver through a pitch-black environment. This means I'll be facing my claustrophobia fear head-on. The last obstacled is "Mud Mayhem," which is crawling through a lot of mud.
The other piece of information I wanted to outline was the donation levels. I'll be raising money for St. Jude, and depending on how much money I raise determines what I earn the day of the event. As before, this is based off of information based on the website, so it's subject to change.
$100 - St. Jude Tube Bandana
$250 - Free food and drinks, private showers and bathrooms, and private bag check.
$500 - St. Jude Bag
$1,000 - Sports headphones
Additionally, if I'm able to collect 12 or more donations of $25, I'll be eligible for a trip for two to the 2013 Warrior Dash event in Australia.
In any case, I'm not raising money to win a prize, I'm donating because it's a good cause and this is the first time I'll be raising money for anything, so when I get the information I need, I hope anyone who can donate will donate something.
When I have more information, I'll pass it along both in the blog and on my facebook page.
Keep in mind this information is subject to change, so don't take any of this as being set in stone, but it's accurate as of right now.
First off, I'm not sure if the course map is accurate since it still says in the corner "coming soon," but there is a layout available when you click on "Ohio II." The obstacles are placed over a 5k course.
The first obstacle is called "Hay Fever" and requires climbing over stacks of hay. The second obstacle is called "Barricade Breakdown" and it requires you to climb over and under barricades. The third obstacle is called "Arachnophobia," which needs to weave through tangled ropes. The fourth obstacle is "Slithering Swamp," which is just what it sounds like. You get to traverse through murky water. The fifth obstacle is called "Rubber Ricochet," which is a rubber jungle you have to get through. The sixth obstacle is called "Great Warrior Wall," which will probably require the assistance of others running the course. The seventh obstacle is called "Teetering Traverse," which is another obstacle that will probably kill me. The eight obstacle is called "Cargo Climb," which is climbing up over cargo nets. The ninth obstacle is called "Blackout," which requires you to maneuver through a pitch-black environment. This means I'll be facing my claustrophobia fear head-on. The last obstacled is "Mud Mayhem," which is crawling through a lot of mud.
The other piece of information I wanted to outline was the donation levels. I'll be raising money for St. Jude, and depending on how much money I raise determines what I earn the day of the event. As before, this is based off of information based on the website, so it's subject to change.
$100 - St. Jude Tube Bandana
$250 - Free food and drinks, private showers and bathrooms, and private bag check.
$500 - St. Jude Bag
$1,000 - Sports headphones
Additionally, if I'm able to collect 12 or more donations of $25, I'll be eligible for a trip for two to the 2013 Warrior Dash event in Australia.
In any case, I'm not raising money to win a prize, I'm donating because it's a good cause and this is the first time I'll be raising money for anything, so when I get the information I need, I hope anyone who can donate will donate something.
When I have more information, I'll pass it along both in the blog and on my facebook page.
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