This weekend I talked a couple friends who were visiting from Kansas City and David in to doing an “Urban Dare” race. Of course this was all prior to knowing that I would barely be able to move due to a dislocated rib…and yet I set off anyways because it still sounded like fun and was a good way to show my friends the city!
The Urban Dare took place on South Beach and they provide you a list of 12 clues to locations which you must find to either take a picture or complete a task. The clues were SO HARD and ummm none of us brought our smartphones or a pen or sunblock, yeah pretty ill prepared, so we found another super friendly team and tagged along with them!
There was no running due to my injury, but in total we walked over 7 miles at probably a 4.0 mph cause well I couldn’t get up and go much faster. I did have to pass on the jump rope, but made the very dumb decision to hold David’s feet as he did the wheel barrel move (pictured are Keely and Jonathan)
Yes I made David dress like me, no we didn’t realize we would end up wearing the race shirts…but I parked a mile from the start line.
Have you ever done one of the Urban Dare or Urban Adventure races? We have seen them when visiting other places and always wanted to try it out…super fun, super sweaty and the questions are way more difficult than expected! I am not sure I could do it in a city I didn’t live in. I know there are at least 40 cities running the Urban Dare and you should watch for a Groupon that’s how I got mine super cheap.
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Gratitude Journal
Feb 28
I am grateful for black beans
I am grateful for funny photos
I am grateful for silly poses
I am grateful for friendly competitors
I am grateful for mahi mahi
ING Miami Half Marathon Report
Nobel4Lit
I've heard of those but don't feel culturally-savvy enough to do well in them.
Kitzzy
I've done it twice. It's a lot of fun, except that Jason is way faster and more competitive than me so we end up fighting lol But last year we had a blast, dressed up as a nun and priest, and just walked the whole thing. Having a smart phone really helps as does having a friend on a computer at home whom you can send a photo of the clues to quickly google them for you while you get to the first clue.
Marlene
So much fun!!! We have a similar series here called CityChase that I do every year. I love that you never know where you'll end up or what crazy stunts you'll have to do!
Jogging with Fiction
that sounds so fun!
Mallory
That looks like so much fun!! I've never done one but have always wanted to!!
XLMIC
It sounds like so much fun! Definitely going to check for something like that in my area :) Cool idea!
Indi
That looks like tons of fun! I think we have one in KC…might have to find out some info on it and do it!
melissadishes
HAven't done one, there are a ton coming up around here, but I haven't been able to find one to fit into my schedule.Looks like fun!
misszippy
Ouch on the rib! I hope you are back into fighting shape soon. The race sounds like fun, even with walking!
Jess @ Blonde Ponyta
I hope you are recovering—what is the recovery time for a dislocated rib?! ouch!This looks like a blast—especially t-shirts and shorts!! Oh, Miami weather!!
Abby @ Have Dental F
Brent and I did the Urban Dare when it first came to Philly – a couple months before we got married – and had a blast! I was nursing an IT band injury and so, like you, did a combo run/walk/hobble through the city :)
Denise
i did the great urban race in philly, it was so much fun!!
Janice {Run Far}
Sounds like fun.
the dawn
never done them myself, but looks like all kinds of fun.i've been mia…sorry to hear that you're injured!
Terri
That looks like a blast! :) Wish they'd do it here in Knoxville!
Lauren @ Team Giles
I've been seeing these kind of races come up in our area. Looks like you had fun. Hope your injury is recovering well. :)
Allison
We had so much fun when my friend and I did the Urban Dare Dallas!
N.D.
south beach and this looks so fun!