2011 Arizona Warrior Dash

**Mike_Oettle** · 3rd May 11, 02:01 PM

Now that is mud! Looks as if you both had to wade in it almost up to your necks!
I take my hat off to you both.
Regards,
Mike

**Spartan Tartan** · 3rd May 11, 02:55 PM

Awesome mud picture! Well done.

**azwildcat96** · 3rd May 11, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by Mike_Oettle

Looks as if you both had to wade in it almost up to your necks!

Actually the last obstacle is a long pit of mud, averaging about three feet deep, but there are rows of barbed wire strung about a foot above it. You have to crawl under the barbed wire through the mud. It was a blast!!!

**punk_lawyer** · 3rd May 11, 07:46 PM

Good stuff and great job! I am registered for a Warrior Dash in September and I will be kilted. I love this kind of thing.

**Oddern** · 3rd May 11, 11:31 PM

Looks like great fun.
Skål!

**azwildcat96** · 4th May 11, 08:53 PM

All right, last two pics, I promise (at least until next year)

:

Jumping the fire, and

Crossing the finish line.

**lethearen** · 5th May 11, 12:42 PM

Love it, wildcat

The fire pics are always the best. Glad y'all had fun. Those runs are a blast. I think the Warrior Dash is by far the muddiest one I've done. But getting all that mud out from between the pleats is a PAIN!!!

Why are you retiring the kilt? Did it not hold up very well, or just for memento sake?

**azwildcat96** · 5th May 11, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by lethearen

Why are you retiring the kilt? Did it not hold up very well, or just for memento sake?

I decided to buy a Stillwater Thrifty kilt for $30, because I didn't want to risk ruining a more expensive kilt. I knew that I wouldn't wear it again even if it did hold up, because it was a very light-weight material, it didn't have sewn-down pleats, it didn't have buckle closures, etc.

Did it hold up? Pretty much, yes. There were a few holes left from the bib number pins that tore out going over obstacles. The velcro closure was a little worn out from all of the mud and gravel that got into it.

It may not be worn again, but I do have plans for it, so it won't be going in the trash.

Next year, I plan to wear a kilt again. It will probably be a Stillwater Thrifty. Maybe a different tartan? We'll see.

**cruiser348** · 5th May 11, 01:34 PM

Pictures had me checking into one in my area, and I hate running. Do they supply something large and toothy to chase me for motivation or do I need to supply my own?

Looks like a blast though.

**azwildcat96** · 5th May 11, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by cruiser348

Pictures had me checking into one in my area, and I hate running. Do they supply something large and toothy to chase me for motivation or do I need to supply my own?

Looks like a blast though.

I don't think I have run this much since high school, or possibly earlier. I'm more of a beer drinking, cigar smoking, work at a desk, couch potato sort of guy. I just kept telling myself that there was beer and turkey legs at the finish-line. Seriously though, this is not a serious race (for most of the runners). Give it a try, it was FUN! You'll be fine.