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Urbanathlon - Saturday, September 27th

This looks very cool. If anyone does go, take heaps of pictures. I'd love to, but it's a whole wrong continent issue

wish it were in more cities. Maybe next year I can plan for it.

This definitely sounds cool. I'm not ready for it this year, but might be a great goal for next year. Thanks for passing along the info.

I'm also thinking this might be a next year event. I love obstacle courses, but the Chicago site's the more reasonable one for me, and 10.5 miles is longer than I'm capable of handling.

Wow - this sounds like a lot of fun!!!! I think I want to do it.

lissenup saidWow - this sounds like a lot of fun!!!! I think I want to do it.

Some folks at my gym are all gonna go do it together and are trying to rope me into it. I'm a little on the fence...but it does look like it would be crazy fun.

Looks like a blast. So much effort expended though.. rather chase ducks.

Hmmm...definitely looks like a lot of fun and NYC is only 3 hrs away. We could have a RJ get together after!

Rhodielifter saidHmmm...definitely looks like a lot of fun and NYC is only 3 hrs away. We could have a RJ get together after!

Good idea! I never thought an RJ get-together would happen in NYC. I figured it would always be something like, "I'll be on the 'C' train at 3:00 p.m. this afternoon. Say 'hello' if you see me."

Thought I'd post some more details directly here to see if it piques any more interest:

New York, NY - Saturday, September 27, 2008

Entry Fees
Solo: $90.00 (register before midnight 8/29/0
*Team: $135.00 (register before midnight 8/29/0

*A team consists of three athletes, all male, female or co-ed. Complete information on all three athletes must be entered in order to register.

Please note that the race is rigorous; it is pproximately 10 miles and includes obstacle courses and an extensive stair climb (52 flights). You must be physically fit. The relay course is 3-4 miles per person and is a good alternative if the solo course is too difficult.

Thanks, Gigaram. There's a 12-week training regimen listed on the web site as well at: http://www.menshealthurbanathlon.com/training_program2008.cfm.

The site also notes:Registered racers are eligible for a one-month membership at their nearest Crunch location. As a racer, you can take advantage of complimentary personal training, the Urbanathlete™ group fitness class, and use the gym to workout as you prepare for the race. Just take your email confirmation and ID with you to Crunch and redeem your membership pass. To find the Crunch location nearest you, visit www.Crunch.com

I wish they do it here in Los Angeles...

It does sound awesome, the videos on the site looks like it's alot of fun too.

Is 12 weeks enough time to prepare for it?

I'm thinking of doing it

Lapinblanc saidIt does sound awesome, the videos on the site looks like it's alot of fun too.

Is 12 weeks enough time to prepare for it?

I'm thinking of doing it

I def think you need to be in pretty good shape to begin with.

As for preparing, a bunch of us are just ramping up our time on stairs (World Trade Center 7 is 52 flights up) and ensuring we can do the mileage with ease considering you have to stop and you know, jump cabs along the way! LOL!! This is gonna be insane!