One of my friends was looking for something to train for today. He'd run a marathon before but doesn't really have the time for something like that anymore. What I suggested is way more awesome than any marathon. The Warrior Dash.
It's a race of varying lengths that has several events across the country. The one in Ohio is self described as 2.91 hellish miles. The top 3 finishers receive a custom engraved steel warrior helmet. Everyone get's a fuzzy one.
This is like a 5k. If the 5k was combined with a Hollywood stunt stage, the WWE, Brian Wilson's beard and then set on fire. Seriously, you have to run and jump over flames at one point. Then when you're done, they throw a party with huge mugs of beer and a concert. Boom.
I definitely wanted to do this but the one in Ohio is in June. I got excited when I saw that they were hiring. They could definitely use an Athletic Trainer or two and I've been looking for things to do in the Winter. Not what they're looking for though. Oh well...
Check out some of the photos, different obstacles and other awesome info here. www.warriordash.com
I do bring this up for a point. Especially when it's cold outside with ice covered sidewalks, it's hard to get motivated to go workout. However, knowing that this is what you're training for could make it a little easier. It's a pretty bad ass light at the end of the tunnel. Maybe the Warrior Dash isn't your cup of tea, but it is a pretty cool way of getting people to engage in some physical activity.
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