Is this too much??

[simfam1]

I just started exercising about 3-4 weeks ago.  I've been walking 4 miles 1-2 times a week, 1 mile once a week, and doing an upper body workout once a week.  I just found a race on November 17th that sounds like tons of fun. But, I'd have to be able to run up to a 10k and battle ''gladiators'' and obstacles.  Do you think I could train by then, or am I nuts? I was NOT in good shape before I started working out and am still not, cardiovascular-wise in good shape.

• $25 for Registration for One
• Obstacle Course with Gladiators
• Post-Race Party with Refreshments
• Cash Prizes

Think you're tough? Find out once and for all at the Tough Dash, a grueling obstacle race on November 17. Pay $25 (regularly $50) for registration for one to the outdoor challenge: a roughly 5K-10K race complete with mud pits, obstacles, and live gladiators who'll attempt to stop you in your path to the finish line. After the race, you'll enjoy a party complete with refreshments and cash prizes for the winners. The best part? Proceeds from the event benefit the Monroe Carell Jr. Childrens Hospital at Vanderbilt.

They have a sample 8 week training course that I would have to condense into 5.

Week	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
1	back/chest	1 mile	legs	2 miles	sh/bi/tri	2.5 miles
2	back/chest	2 miles	legs	3.5 miles	sh/bi/tri	3 miles
3	kettlbebell total bdy	2.5 miles	balance/yoga	4 miles	agility	3.5 miles
4	back/chest	3 miles	legs	2.5 miles	sh/bi/tri	4 miles
5	kettlebell total body	1.5 miles	balance yoga	3 miles	agiliity	4 miles
6	kettlebell total body	2.5 miles	balance/yoga	2 miles	agility	3.5 miles
7	chest/back	3 miles	legs	4miles	sh/tri/bi	4 miles
8	total body	1 mile	agility	1 mile	rest	rest

[amonkeymom]

I do think it might be too much for a beginner, but do YOU think it's too much for you?  You don't want to injure yourself training and then not be able to participate because of it.

[simfam1]

Quoting amonkeymom:

I do think it might be too much for a beginner, but do YOU think it's too much for you?  You don't want to injure yourself training and then not be able to participate because of it.

I'm not sure. I think I'm right on the ledge.  I'm pretty strong, I just need to build on that and build up endurance and work on running.

[mp3mom]

If you're in good shape, it seems reasonable.

[Alyson121]

If you're doing it to have fun, why not?  I wouldn't look at it like a test but something that's fun to do.  It's not like you'll be penalized if you can't do everything of if you get tired.  Go for it. Be sure to listen to your body and not over work yourself either.

[CrazedMomof2]

For fun, I don't see why not!!

[EthansMomma2010]

 i really think you could injure yourself training for something that hardcore in a month. why not pick something more attainable for now and promise yourself you will do this challenge next year?