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9 years ago when they started they never offered a 5k or 10k. They were 10-13 miles. In my opinion the 5k option really softened the idea of finishing a tough mudder. I started with Tough Mudders then moved to other events. They’re a great challenge because you’re so afraid of failing you probably want to train not to fail.
Sucks about being taken out. The electroshock therapy isn’t as scary as people (internet) make it.
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Thanks. I would have loved to finish but I feel good about what I did do. Knowing I would have finished helps lessen the sting a bit.
I totally get that softening you mentioned, even though this was my first time. I worked hard to get ready and I was shocked at how unprepared at least a third of the people were. I went into one obstacle with about 20 people and I was the only one who got over it. Everybody else went around after making what I would call a token effort. Some of the obstacles deemed to be designed to make sure everyone could get through them so they could feel good about themselves. That's not what I signed up for.
I'm pretty much decided I'm going to do the 10k "Super" Spartan event next year. I'm going to wait six months before signing up though. If I really work hard the next six months, I might go for the 21k event. That would be a serious stretch for me for next year, I think.