Love obstacle races in WA?

Do you have friends that love relay or obstacle races in Washington such as Tough Mudder, Spartan Race, or Warrior Dash? Many people do for the physical challenge, sense of camaraderie with a team, or for that sense of accomplishment at the finish.

Do you ever wonder how much energy is expended at these events –when at the end of the day there is nothing left behind to show for it? Depending on how many months in advance someone registers and how many are on a team, these obstacle races cost participants between $65-$220.
Any of those friends and their team can reap those same rewards *for free* and help out someone that can’t afford those types of recreational events, let alone a gym membership to train for them.

Try suggesting the idea that they could spend a mere 7 hours on a Saturday volunteering for Habitat for Humanity. They’ll use their bodies, experience camaraderie, feel accomplished, and they’ll permanently lift a family out of poor living conditions.
I’ve done it before and it was a good workout.

Build locations are available on Saturdays from 9am to 4pm. No experience required, all tools and materials are provided, and volunteers receive direction, support, training and supervision.

Info is here: www.hfhwhatcom.org/volunteer/construction/core-county

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I have studied martial arts for several years, under many different instructors in a number of styles. The common threads I’ve found in quality training have always been a focus on progression in a supportive and open atmosphere, not an obsession with egos, domination or ranks. Meaningless goals like belt levels tend to force students to stay fixed on a destination, while missing the journey. Competitiveness usually only alienates people from the true purpose of martial arts – to learn valuable skills and techniques that can protect self and others, while achieving new levels of physical fitness and cultivating higher mental discipline. Rob’s teaching embodies the best philosophies and concepts in a training program that can be beneficial for everyone. UMA‘s curriculum is truly rewarding for those who put their full effort into it. We train hard, sometimes go at it with as much realism as possible (without resulting in serious injury) and keep it all tempered with positive martial philosophy and the freedom to adapt the technique to work for us, instead of following some prescribed regimen in verbatim. UMA is the highest example of a martial arts school where quality training and learning override business and status and I am very lucky to be a student here.

~ Dave Hutchinson

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