Death Race / Worlds Toughest Mudder

Just Signed up for the 2013 event. Anyone know someone who's done it?

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There are millions of running races, thousands of marathons, hundreds of triathlons and dozens of ultramarathons but there is only one Sparan Death Race. Held annually since 2005 in the small town of Pittsfield, VT, the Spartan Death Race gives up to 200 ultra-endurance athletes the chance to test their mental and physical prowess like no other event on earth. On average only 15% of the competitors finish the event. Remarkable when you consider the competitors are among the toughest and most seasoned endurance athletes on earth. The hurdle and challenge-driven race requires competitors to complete a series of (15-20) grueling mental and physical challenges throughout a 40-mile course that runs through the Vermont woods. During the Death Race, competitors may be asked to chop wood for 2-hours, carry a 20-lb stump around for hours, lift 10-30 lbs rocks for 5-hours; build a fire, cut a bushel of onions, crawl through mud under barbed wire, or after 20-hours of racing, memorize the names of the first 10 U.S. Presidents or a Bible verse, hike to the top of a mountain and recite them back in order.

Unlike other endurance races that offer a detailed map, Death Racers have no idea what to expect next as the course map and list of challenges are kept secret. This provides competitors with one of their biggest challenges as the length of the race can range from 24-48 hours. For an endurance athlete, not knowing where the light is at the end of the tunnel can be sheer torture.

For a taste of the Death Race, aspiring endurance athletes are encouraged to test their mettle at the Spartan Race Series. The 30-event series, developed by the creators of the Death Race, offers competitors three different obstacle race courses including: the Spartan Sprint (5K), Super Spartan (8 miles) and Spartan Beats (10+ miles). For a complete schedule visit www.spartanrace.com. For more information on the Death Race, visit www.YouMayDie.com or www.Facebook.com/spartanrace

Search for the Best Sapper competition. Sounds similar to that.

have you ever done an endurance race of any kind in your life? marathon, 50k, 50mi, 100k, 100mi?

Wow i know one guy won 2 years running.

everyone should check out death race videos....crazy stuff!

I'll stick to golf.

I've done a marathon, few halfs, and doing my 5th Tough Mudder in September. I have alot of training to do to get where I want to be at. I just want to see where my breaking point really is.... I have health insurance so who gives a f@ck!

check out the Bataan Memorial Death March

tuff mudder > spartan race:

http://www.natechurch.com/nc/post/Sp...gh-Mudder.aspx

I signed up for the Rugged Maniac - I think that's about all I'm up for this year.

Originally Posted by NOVAbimmer

Search for the Best Sapper competition. Sounds similar to that.

Are you a sapper?

Originally Posted by sick.boy1986

Are you a sapper?

no, didn't get the chance to go to school

but I've been around for the end of two competitions.

Oh Okay. I've met a few guys that have been to the school.

Originally Posted by old195

tuff mudder > spartan race:

http://www.natechurch.com/nc/post/Sp...gh-Mudder.aspx

comparing tough mudder to regular spartan race ( ie NOT the death race)

do you even know what the death race is?!

Originally Posted by RossGuy

Just Signed up for the 2013 event. Anyone know someone who's done it?

www.youmaydie.com

About


There are millions of running races, thousands of marathons, hundreds of triathlons and dozens of ultramarathons but there is only one Sparan Death Race. Held annually since 2005 in the small town of Pittsfield, VT, the Spartan Death Race gives up to 200 ultra-endurance athletes the chance to test their mental and physical prowess like no other event on earth. On average only 15% of the competitors finish the event. Remarkable when you consider the competitors are among the toughest and most seasoned endurance athletes on earth. The hurdle and challenge-driven race requires competitors to complete a series of (15-20) grueling mental and physical challenges throughout a 40-mile course that runs through the Vermont woods. During the Death Race, competitors may be asked to chop wood for 2-hours, carry a 20-lb stump around for hours, lift 10-30 lbs rocks for 5-hours; build a fire, cut a bushel of onions, crawl through mud under barbed wire, or after 20-hours of racing, memorize the names of the first 10 U.S. Presidents or a Bible verse, hike to the top of a mountain and recite them back in order.

Unlike other endurance races that offer a detailed map, Death Racers have no idea what to expect next as the course map and list of challenges are kept secret. This provides competitors with one of their biggest challenges as the length of the race can range from 24-48 hours. For an endurance athlete, not knowing where the light is at the end of the tunnel can be sheer torture.

For a taste of the Death Race, aspiring endurance athletes are encouraged to test their mettle at the Spartan Race Series. The 30-event series, developed by the creators of the Death Race, offers competitors three different obstacle race courses including: the Spartan Sprint (5K), Super Spartan (8 miles) and Spartan Beats (10+ miles). For a complete schedule visit www.spartanrace.com. For more information on the Death Race, visit www.YouMayDie.com or www.Facebook.com/spartanrace

Mad props to you, man. I hope you do well. If you haven't already, you'd be wise to watch Hobi Call's video on YouTube. It runs just over 50 min and is worth it's weight in gold. I was seriously thinking about doing this after watching some of the 13-15min videos outlining what happens. I lost a little interest after watching him go through the grind (a very small %.) It's simply pure hell, especially mentally.

I too would love to know how well I could do. I'm just not sure I'll ever pull the trigger. I've got respect for anyone willing to step up and commit.

Originally Posted by greydart

Mad props to you, man. I hope you do well. If you haven't already, you'd be wise to watch Hobi Call's video on YouTube. It runs just over 50 min and is worth it's weight in gold. I was seriously thinking about doing this after watching some of the 13-15min videos outlining what happens. I lost a little interest after watching him go through the grind (a very small %.) It's simply pure hell, especially mentally.

I too would love to know how well I could do. I'm just not sure I'll ever pull the trigger. I've got respect for anyone willing to step up and commit.

Originally Posted by coco savage

Thanks, I'll have to check out the whole vid in a bit. I'm not expecting this to be fun but I think it's time to join the big boys club of endurance and challenge racing and see how it pans out. I wouldnt of considered it if it was this year, this way I have a full year to get ready. So is anyone from around Chicago thinking of signing up so I can train with someone?

Rossguy, check out more videos by him...has a few training videos that give you an idea of what he does to train.

Based on what I can see, the best training would be to get comfortable being wet, cold, hungry, frustrated, and sleep deprived.

I'd plan to stay up for a day and half when rain is forecasted. I'd probably shovel dirt from one pile to another then back again, chop a lot of firewood in the rain, take a long walk in a woods at night and wander local creek beds for hours. I'd try to eat as little as possible. When I was ready to quit I'd probably force myself to sit in the rain and do a crossword puzzle with a pencil that has a broken tip.

The closer you can get to being comfortable with complete demoralization the better off you'll be when you're in VT.

Originally Posted by greydart

Based on what I can see, the best training would be to get comfortable being wet, cold, hungry, frustrated, and sleep deprived.

I'd plan to stay up for a day and half when rain is forecasted. I'd probably shovel dirt from one pile to another then back again, chop a lot of firewood in the rain, take a long walk in a woods at night and wander local creek beds for hours. I'd try to eat as little as possible. When I was ready to quit I'd probably force myself to sit in the rain and do a crossword puzzle with a pencil that has a broken tip.

The closer you can get to being comfortable with complete demoralization the better off you'll be when you're in VT.

i'd say wouldnt you rather follow the advice/training of someone who has done it? lol