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Gearing Up For My First Warrior Dash Race

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I'm not quite sure how Karim talked me into signing up for Warrior Dash  a few weeks ago, but he did and tomorrow is the big day. I hate running, not a fan of getting muddy, but I do like obstacle courses. Maybe it was the obstacle courses that he sold me on. At this point it doesn't matter why I signed up. I have a race to run. Oy vey!  I consider Warrior Dash to be a mini version of  Tough Mudder ,  an increasingly popular  hardcore 10-12 mile obstacle courses designed by British Special Forces to test your all around strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie.  A participant from Panama City's race. According to Wikipedia, it's  the World's largest running series p ut on by  Red Frog Events , an event company based in  Chicago, IL .  I've been training off and on, but more off than on. I've been a little better the past two week's squeaking in a few outdoor runs, but I'm still not sure what to expect.  Lucky for...