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Has anyone ever done a circuit called tough mudder thinking of entering next year was just wondering what is it like
A mate thinks he can beat me so gonna give it a bash
A mate thinks he can beat me so gonna give it a bash
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thebish wrote:Gary the Enfield wrote:Gooner Girl wrote:That thing makes you look like one of those serial killers on death row in America - you know the ones who's mug shot you see before they are electrocuted. Being mistaken for a girl aint so bad after all eh Harry?!![]()
Good job I know you normally look quite normal and nice GtE, or I'd be petrified to meet you on a dark night!
Funny you should say that. Last Thursday I went for a torchlit run through Trent Park and the surrounding farmer's fields. It was exhilirating running through the woods having to concentrate on every footfall and avoid your fellow runners (eleven of us went out). Anyway, for this Thursday I've invested in this:
that's the most complicated looking jock strap I have ever seen!!

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plymouth wanderer wrote:Has anyone ever done a circuit called tough mudder thinking of entering next year was just wondering what is it like
A mate thinks he can beat me so gonna give it a bash
There are a number of this ilk. Running through army assault course type terrain with walls, cargo nets, crawl throughs, submerged tunnels and electrified wires.
Not my idea of fun but good luck!
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Not done that one but I did the Prestwich challenge a few years ago which is, as Gary says, walls, nets & tunnels etc. Had 1 moment of panic halfway through a long tunnel when I realised I had folk in front of me and behind me & I couldn't get out till the leader had <shudder>plymouth wanderer wrote:Has anyone ever done a circuit called tough mudder thinking of entering next year was just wondering what is it like
A mate thinks he can beat me so gonna give it a bash
Great fun but not to be taken too seriously.
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Harry Genshaw wrote:Not done that one but I did the Prestwich challenge a few years ago which is, as Gary says, walls, nets & tunnels etc. Had 1 moment of panic halfway through a long tunnel when I realised I had folk in front of me and behind me & I couldn't get out till the leader had <shudder>plymouth wanderer wrote:Has anyone ever done a circuit called tough mudder thinking of entering next year was just wondering what is it like
A mate thinks he can beat me so gonna give it a bash
Great fun but not to be taken too seriously.
Think I'd be fine with everthing except the high stuff. Can't stand heights!
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Been checking out there website and it looks quality my mate down the gym did it in scotland and said it's the hardest thing he'd had ever done
Don't think i'd struggle with any of it and by the looks of it i'v done most of it before but not 12 miles worth, he did it in 3 an half hours
Apparently they start of with an ice bath "shudders"
I will Probably do it for charity
Been checking out there website and it looks quality my mate down the gym did it in scotland and said it's the hardest thing he'd had ever done
Don't think i'd struggle with any of it and by the looks of it i'v done most of it before but not 12 miles worth, he did it in 3 an half hours
Apparently they start of with an ice bath "shudders"
I will Probably do it for charity
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Woo hoo! Went out for a run - ok so it was only just over 2.5 miles with a big gap in the middle as the first bit was with the kids i coach and 2nd bit my running partner but hey, its a start! 

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Gooner Girl wrote:Woo hoo! Went out for a run - ok so it was only just over 2.5 miles with a big gap in the middle as the first bit was with the kids i coach and 2nd bit my running partner but hey, its a start!
Nice one. Keep it up!
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Footy training tonight, 2 lots of exercise on 2 days. Maybe I'll eventually lose the baby belly!Gary the Enfield wrote:Gooner Girl wrote:Woo hoo! Went out for a run - ok so it was only just over 2.5 miles with a big gap in the middle as the first bit was with the kids i coach and 2nd bit my running partner but hey, its a start!
Nice one. Keep it up!
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Gooner Girl wrote:Footy training tonight, 2 lots of exercise on 2 days. Maybe I'll eventually lose the baby belly!Gary the Enfield wrote:Gooner Girl wrote:Woo hoo! Went out for a run - ok so it was only just over 2.5 miles with a big gap in the middle as the first bit was with the kids i coach and 2nd bit my running partner but hey, its a start!
Nice one. Keep it up!
Need to concentrate on the core. Do you do Yoga?
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No. Did wonder about Pilates but its finding the time. Guess I could stop eating so much junk food...Gary the Enfield wrote:Gooner Girl wrote:Footy training tonight, 2 lots of exercise on 2 days. Maybe I'll eventually lose the baby belly!Gary the Enfield wrote:Gooner Girl wrote:Woo hoo! Went out for a run - ok so it was only just over 2.5 miles with a big gap in the middle as the first bit was with the kids i coach and 2nd bit my running partner but hey, its a start!
Nice one. Keep it up!
Need to concentrate on the core. Do you do Yoga?
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Gooner Girl wrote:No. Did wonder about Pilates but its finding the time. Guess I could stop eating so much junk food...Gary the Enfield wrote:Gooner Girl wrote:Footy training tonight, 2 lots of exercise on 2 days. Maybe I'll eventually lose the baby belly!Gary the Enfield wrote:Gooner Girl wrote:Woo hoo! Went out for a run - ok so it was only just over 2.5 miles with a big gap in the middle as the first bit was with the kids i coach and 2nd bit my running partner but hey, its a start!
Nice one. Keep it up!
Need to concentrate on the core. Do you do Yoga?
That'd be a start!

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But it tastes so nice. Perhaps i had better resign myself to being larger then i'd like to be!
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last time you and I compared bellies - it was conclusively proved that you have nothing to worry about...Gooner Girl wrote:But it tastes so nice. Perhaps i had better resign myself to being larger then i'd like to be!
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No offence hun, as you're not 'fat' but saying i am slimmer then you doesn't actually make me feel much better!thebish wrote:last time you and I compared bellies - it was conclusively proved that you have nothing to worry about...Gooner Girl wrote:But it tastes so nice. Perhaps i had better resign myself to being larger then i'd like to be!
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it's a START!!!Gooner Girl wrote:No offence hun, as you're not 'fat' but saying i am slimmer then you doesn't actually make me feel much better!thebish wrote:last time you and I compared bellies - it was conclusively proved that you have nothing to worry about...Gooner Girl wrote:But it tastes so nice. Perhaps i had better resign myself to being larger then i'd like to be!

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Hmmm. You blokes have it easy!thebish wrote:it's a START!!!Gooner Girl wrote:No offence hun, as you're not 'fat' but saying i am slimmer then you doesn't actually make me feel much better!thebish wrote:last time you and I compared bellies - it was conclusively proved that you have nothing to worry about...Gooner Girl wrote:But it tastes so nice. Perhaps i had better resign myself to being larger then i'd like to be!
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Oi !Gooner Girl wrote:
No offence hun, as you're not 'fat' but saying i am slimmer then you doesn't actually make me feel much better!

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Alright grammar police, unless you have any exercise tips - back off!Wandering Willy wrote:Oi !Gooner Girl wrote:
No offence hun, as you're not 'fat' but saying i am slimmer then you doesn't actually make me feel much better!

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my fine figure is the result of years of hard work and grafting... I'll have you know - it doesn't just come about by chance!!!Gooner Girl wrote: Hmmm. You blokes have it easy!
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