Muddy Buddy
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rKyDeX
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My son and I did the Muddy Buddy at Disney last month. It was great. I think there were almost 500 teams entered. There were "hard core" racers there, but there were also a lot of teams there just to have fun. Finishing times ranged from about 40 minutes to almost 2 hours for the 6+ mile course. The event was very organized and the obstacles were not overly difficult.
On the other hand, two weeks later my son and I ran in a local "Muddy Buddy" type race that was more demanding physically, and not regimented as to when bicycle transfers took place. Still a great challenge and enjoyable, just less oriented towards "fun".
On the other hand, two weeks later my son and I ran in a local "Muddy Buddy" type race that was more demanding physically, and not regimented as to when bicycle transfers took place. Still a great challenge and enjoyable, just less oriented towards "fun".
Inquiring minds want to know 
What sort of obstacles were involved?
Did you train for this? Like working on your cycling or running more? My bike hasn't seen the light of day in ages LOL It sounds neat but not sure when we'd have time to attempt it with us planning on the Minnie Weekend in 2007 but it sure sounds fun!!!
Would love to hear more of your adventure
What sort of obstacles were involved?
Did you train for this? Like working on your cycling or running more? My bike hasn't seen the light of day in ages LOL It sounds neat but not sure when we'd have time to attempt it with us planning on the Minnie Weekend in 2007 but it sure sounds fun!!!
Would love to hear more of your adventure
rKyDeX
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DianeL,
Obstacles. The obstacles were fairly simple. If I can recall correctly, the first obstacle was an inflatible "slide" with a rope net over it that you had to climb up and slide down the back. I the the second obstacle was a set of monkey bars. The third was up and over a rope net (no slide). The fourth was a 4' high wall that you had to vault over. The last obstacle was the infamous mud pit that you had to crawl through.
Training. I didn't do any special training for the event. If you can finish a 10k, you can finish this race. It requires an equal amount of exertion. As far as the biking part goes, just be prepared for a variety of surfaces - from sidewalks to gravel to grass to sugar sand to mowed trails. There weren't any really technically difficult areas to ride and most of the course was flat.
Adventure. I competed in the Male 56-69 combined age group with my 16 year old son. Since the race consisted of 5 legs, we decided that he would run the first leg and I would bike the first leg. The starts were separated by age/gender divisions and set to go in 5 minute increments. Our dividsion was the second start. At the start of your race, the biker takes off and the runner is released 1 minute later. At the first obstacle, the biker will get off the bike, complete the obstacle and begin running the second leg. Conversely, the runner completes the obstacle, searches for the bike, and begins riding the second leg. At the second obstacle, the roles reverse "leap frog" style. At the last obstacle, both team members have to entrer the mud pit together and then finish together.
I had a blast and look forward to doing it again next year. I may have to find another Buddy since my son has been telling all of his friends about it and will probably be teaming with one of them. Oh well, I guess I had better start convincing my 14 year old daughter to team up with Dad.
You can find official information and results/photos at the muddy buddy website. (sorry for not linking but The DIS requires a minimum number of posts before allowing the posting of URL's)
Obstacles. The obstacles were fairly simple. If I can recall correctly, the first obstacle was an inflatible "slide" with a rope net over it that you had to climb up and slide down the back. I the the second obstacle was a set of monkey bars. The third was up and over a rope net (no slide). The fourth was a 4' high wall that you had to vault over. The last obstacle was the infamous mud pit that you had to crawl through.
Training. I didn't do any special training for the event. If you can finish a 10k, you can finish this race. It requires an equal amount of exertion. As far as the biking part goes, just be prepared for a variety of surfaces - from sidewalks to gravel to grass to sugar sand to mowed trails. There weren't any really technically difficult areas to ride and most of the course was flat.
Adventure. I competed in the Male 56-69 combined age group with my 16 year old son. Since the race consisted of 5 legs, we decided that he would run the first leg and I would bike the first leg. The starts were separated by age/gender divisions and set to go in 5 minute increments. Our dividsion was the second start. At the start of your race, the biker takes off and the runner is released 1 minute later. At the first obstacle, the biker will get off the bike, complete the obstacle and begin running the second leg. Conversely, the runner completes the obstacle, searches for the bike, and begins riding the second leg. At the second obstacle, the roles reverse "leap frog" style. At the last obstacle, both team members have to entrer the mud pit together and then finish together.
I had a blast and look forward to doing it again next year. I may have to find another Buddy since my son has been telling all of his friends about it and will probably be teaming with one of them. Oh well, I guess I had better start convincing my 14 year old daughter to team up with Dad.
You can find official information and results/photos at the muddy buddy website. (sorry for not linking but The DIS requires a minimum number of posts before allowing the posting of URL's)
Thanks for the info! I was afraid the obstacles would be Navy Seal level 
I'm going to email my Disney running buddy and show her how the obstacles aren't THAT bad and perhaps we can then fit it in sometime soon. Of course I'm a Disney nut (her too) so we'd probably be doing the Disney one only because it's a great excuse to fly down again
LOL
Thanks for the pointers on the bike surfaces, I didn't think about the possiblty of sand and personally I hate riding on grass so we'll have to 'get over' it if we decide to go forth
That's really kewl that your son and his friends might be getting into it resulting in your new partner search. Good luck in convincing your daughter
I'm going to email my Disney running buddy and show her how the obstacles aren't THAT bad and perhaps we can then fit it in sometime soon. Of course I'm a Disney nut (her too) so we'd probably be doing the Disney one only because it's a great excuse to fly down again
LOL Thanks for the pointers on the bike surfaces, I didn't think about the possiblty of sand and personally I hate riding on grass so we'll have to 'get over' it if we decide to go forth
That's really kewl that your son and his friends might be getting into it resulting in your new partner search. Good luck in convincing your daughter
Thanks for the info! So you only needed to have one bike there (since each team member alternated biking and running)?
I've convinced my niece to try this next year. I love doing the different races at WDW because there seems to be more of a "Fun" aspect to them. Even though it is still a competition, I'll never be a speed demon, so the only one I'm competing against is myself, to get to the finish line no matter what.
Being at Disney just seems like there's less pressure to "win" and just more about participating and having a good time!
I've convinced my niece to try this next year. I love doing the different races at WDW because there seems to be more of a "Fun" aspect to them. Even though it is still a competition, I'll never be a speed demon, so the only one I'm competing against is myself, to get to the finish line no matter what.
Being at Disney just seems like there's less pressure to "win" and just more about participating and having a good time!
Hey rKyDeX,
I passed along your info to my running partner (I use that term loosely LOL) and she came back with a question about the running. Were there some that were walking/running or not as fast runners? We have at least till May 2007 or 2008 (even better! LOL) to get our running distance and speed down but I think by next May it wouldn't be a problem but she was still worried. On the flip side she was talking our newest member to our 1/2 Marathon WDW Team (Cathy!) into doing the Muddy too LOL
So how fast or slow were some of these racers? We walked with bits of running for the 1/2 Marathon and I'm doing more running now but she has been recovering from a foot injury of all things so is worried about her speed.
Thanks for your info, it's great being able to ask you since I was intrigued when I first saw it listed this year.
TEK224, Funny thing, neither Susan or I are athletic and yet Disney puts it on the board and we're wondering if we can do it LOL LOVE Disney because only there are we surrounded by others who are inspired to try things because we're all there for the fun and thrill of accomplishing something we never thought we'd ever do in our lives That and the amazing support that lines the course, the cheers you get goes to your heart and inspires you to keep putting one foot in front of the other. Gotta love it!
Disney Athletes ROCK!
I passed along your info to my running partner (I use that term loosely LOL) and she came back with a question about the running. Were there some that were walking/running or not as fast runners? We have at least till May 2007 or 2008 (even better! LOL) to get our running distance and speed down but I think by next May it wouldn't be a problem but she was still worried. On the flip side she was talking our newest member to our 1/2 Marathon WDW Team (Cathy!) into doing the Muddy too LOL
So how fast or slow were some of these racers? We walked with bits of running for the 1/2 Marathon and I'm doing more running now but she has been recovering from a foot injury of all things so is worried about her speed.
Thanks for your info, it's great being able to ask you since I was intrigued when I first saw it listed this year.
TEK224, Funny thing, neither Susan or I are athletic and yet Disney puts it on the board and we're wondering if we can do it LOL LOVE Disney because only there are we surrounded by others who are inspired to try things because we're all there for the fun and thrill of accomplishing something we never thought we'd ever do in our lives
That and the amazing support that lines the course, the cheers you get goes to your heart and inspires you to keep putting one foot in front of the other. Gotta love it!Disney Athletes ROCK!
rKyDeX
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TEK224.
The Disney Muddy Buddy has a huge "Fun" aspect. You are encouraged to decorate your bike to make it unique so that your Buddy can find it easier among the jumble of bikes that pile up at obstacle/transfer points. Many teams also decorated their helmets and wore coordinating clothing. It would be fun for any level of athlete.
The only downside to this event compared to other Disney endurance events is that awards only go 3 deep in each class. Most of the competitors will be going home with a t-shirt and great memories (and some caked on mud that didn't get hosed off).
DianeL,
The finishing times ranged from 38 minutes to just under 2 hours to cover the 6+ mile course. I would compare it closely to what your 10k time would be (minus about 10%). The big thing to remember is that there are 5 legs of the race and a crawl through the mud at the end. Pace yourself for the total distance and don't exhaust yourself early. Just like the WDW marathon, there are all shape, sizes and abilities participating and everyone is happy just to be there.
The Disney Muddy Buddy has a huge "Fun" aspect. You are encouraged to decorate your bike to make it unique so that your Buddy can find it easier among the jumble of bikes that pile up at obstacle/transfer points. Many teams also decorated their helmets and wore coordinating clothing. It would be fun for any level of athlete.
The only downside to this event compared to other Disney endurance events is that awards only go 3 deep in each class. Most of the competitors will be going home with a t-shirt and great memories (and some caked on mud that didn't get hosed off).
DianeL,
The finishing times ranged from 38 minutes to just under 2 hours to cover the 6+ mile course. I would compare it closely to what your 10k time would be (minus about 10%). The big thing to remember is that there are 5 legs of the race and a crawl through the mud at the end. Pace yourself for the total distance and don't exhaust yourself early. Just like the WDW marathon, there are all shape, sizes and abilities participating and everyone is happy just to be there.
rKyDeX
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TEK224,
Photographers from ASI were there. I think they were the same group that covered the WDW Marathon. They seemed to cover mainly the start and the finish. I didn't see any along the rest of the course. Prints from them are kind of expensive.
If you were to take a camera, I would suggest either a waterproof disposable or leave it with your bike at the last drop.
Photographers from ASI were there. I think they were the same group that covered the WDW Marathon. They seemed to cover mainly the start and the finish. I didn't see any along the rest of the course. Prints from them are kind of expensive.
If you were to take a camera, I would suggest either a waterproof disposable or leave it with your bike at the last drop.
Here is the link to ASI's photos. It was a Land Rover event so it doesn't jump out at you in the list but I looked at the photos when they were put up and was one of the ways I started talking Susan into LOL
If you have time try to find the Mini Mud Puppies (is that what they're called? lol) They are the cutest!!!!
http://www.asiorders.com/view_event.asp?EVENTID=12998
I think somewhere in there are also photos of racers and their decorated bikes that rKyDeX talked about. The pictures definitely look like everyone had fun well with the exception of a child or two that didn't look to happy to be covered in mud
If you have time try to find the Mini Mud Puppies (is that what they're called? lol) They are the cutest!!!!
http://www.asiorders.com/view_event.asp?EVENTID=12998
I think somewhere in there are also photos of racers and their decorated bikes that rKyDeX talked about. The pictures definitely look like everyone had fun well with the exception of a child or two that didn't look to happy to be covered in mud
Jodi,
When I did the 1/2 IM at WDW I shipped my bike from PA. There was a bike shop working with the race and my bike went to them and they reassembled it. It was waiting at FW for me to pick it up to put in the transition area. After the race I gave it back to them and they dis-assembled it and shipped it back to me.
Terri
When I did the 1/2 IM at WDW I shipped my bike from PA. There was a bike shop working with the race and my bike went to them and they reassembled it. It was waiting at FW for me to pick it up to put in the transition area. After the race I gave it back to them and they dis-assembled it and shipped it back to me.
Terri
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