But this year isn't about conquering the toughest adventure race or surpassing some type of endurance goal. No, my resolution was to try new races and new workouts to keep up with my fitness standards. Which is why I want to share with you a few new adventure races that I will be participating in this year. Time to get down and dirty all over again...

One of the first new races of the year is called Hero Rush. It's a 5k+ firefighter-inspired obstacle course race full of ladders, poles and lots of fire. I'm a little nervous about this one, but I think I can do it. Plus, I get to pretend I'm a firefighter for the day. Event better, the event supports the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, a national charity that supports the families and fire departments of fallen firefighters. I always try to sign up for races that support a good cause and this one is one of my favorites.
Hero Rush is offering a DC-Maryland area race on April 28th this year. To sign up, go to www.herorush.com and register. Sign up before February 3rd to beat the price increase!!! I'll be there with my game face on!

I look forward to participating in these events. Any new adventure is worth it to me and I can't wait to conquer two new adventure races this year. I also plan to race the Merrell Down and Dirty 10K mud run since I signed up for it last year and then skipped it due to a back injury. So technically it's a "new" race for me. Fingers crossed I don't miss out again this year!
Don't forget Spartan Race. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the Hero Rush love!!!
ReplyDeleteFWIW, that isn't adventure racing; it's what is called an 'obstacle race'
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if you want to see the real thing, have a looksee on www.sleepmonsters.com or youtube 'adventure race'
eg: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WLZ0Sb24-A (basic version)
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Not sure what you're on about as none of the races you have mentioned above are adventure races. They are novelty obstacle runs, but being devoid of multisport they can't be adventure races. Some would say an adventure race must also encompass navigation and traditionally must involve teammates though solo categories are around.
ReplyDeleteIt was a nice post, it was a great race event. I love those pics, thanks for sharing. Congratulations to all the participants for a great job well done and looking forward always for more updates.
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