By Sue Shekut, Owner, Working Well Massage, Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Wellness Coach, ACSM Personal Trainer
Future Warrior Dasher
Bored with running marathons, going to the gym, and other routine fitness activities? Why not train to be a warrior? There are two Warrior Dash races being held in the Chicago area this year: one in Channahon, Illinois and one in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin.
What is a Warrior Dash? Kind of like a cross between an Ironman and boot camp. From the website, the description is this A mud-crawling, fire-leaping, extreme run from hell (really gets you interested with that marketing pitch, right?). This fierce running series is held on the most challenging terrain across the globe. Warriors conquer extreme obstacles, test their limits and celebrate with ass-kick music, beer and warrior helmets.
I assume the 300 warrior spray painted abs are optional. Giving out beer to extreme athletes after a race is odd to me considering that alcohol is so dehydrating. But hey, for those that imbibe after working out: FREE BEER. And can’t beat those snappy horned warrior helmets-race in ’em if you want. It’s allowed!
Note: I signed up myself for the September Warrior Dash in the Wisconsin! I will let you know how it goes. (And hopefully will be able to share some great pics too!)
Watch videos of previous Warrior Dashes here.
There are Warrior Dashes coming this summer in two locations in the Chicagoland area: Upper Midwest in WI and Midwest in IL
Upper Midwest September 17 & 18. For more info click, here.
Start Location: 2305 Lance Drive
Twin Lakes, WI 53181
Upper Midwest Price: Valid until 11:59pm* on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011: Saturday: $60 Sunday: $50
Midwest Location June 18 &19. For more info click here.
Dollinger Farms
7502 East Hansel Rd.
Channahon, IL 60410
Midwest Course Price: Valid until 11:59pm* on Sunday, May 22, 2011: Saturday: $65 Sunday: $55
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- I Am A Warrior, Hear Me Roar! (the17thman.typepad.com)
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- Warriors train ahead of Pike River match (3news.co.nz)
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