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[postingwhore]

So...I just pre-registered for one of those zombie 5k runs. I know that they were all the rage in the US and Europe a few years back, so has anyone on the flist participated? And if you have, do you have any advice/tips? Thanks in advance :)

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[vettenisse]

Be prepared to do A LOT of sprinting!

[postingwhore]

There's that much sprinting? O: I thought that was only during the zombie zones? Did you participate as a survivor, then?

[vettenisse]

I was a runner, and in the race I did (Run For Your Lives 5K) the only "zombie free" zones were the areas that had obstacles or water tents! Zombies were free to come at you everywhere else, and they were all over the place. It was actually pretty stressful haha. We had to wear three flags around our waists and could only survive if we got to the finish line with at least one life left. I lost my very last flag right before crossing over to the end =/ I guess it will depend on the race, but yeah, in my experience we had to sprint through the whole thing. There were very short patches where you could take a break and walk a stretch, but zombies could still catch you that way if they felt like being jerks. We had fun, though. You feel amazing afterward!

[postingwhore]

Ahhh, I see! Thanks so much for sharing your experience! Now I feel like I'll need to train, haha.

[burger]

I haven't done one but I always thought they sounded super fun! I hope you get some good advice and enjoy the run! :)

[postingwhore]

Thanks bb! :)

[ragnarok_08]

I can't say that I've participated in one, but I have heard a lot about them.

[hamsterwoman]

I haven't done one, but it always looks like fun in pictures -- and good luck! :)

[postingwhore]

Thanks! :)

[awakenyourfaith]

Best of luck!

[postingwhore]

Thanks!