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Geek Training : Zombies, Run!

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So…I’m writing a post about zombies. If someone told me when I started this blog that I’d be writing a post about zombies — well, I would have scoffed. Laughed. Perhaps even sneered. Yet here we are.

I’m proud of the geekiness that is part of me. I have no shame about that. And I don’t begrudge those who are obsessed with zombies (brother-in-law – I’m lookin’ at you), but zombies have never been my thing. They’ve just never really grabbed me (pun intended – heh, heh).  :)

Until last week…

There is a new app called Zombies, Run! and it is from a company called Six to Start. They raised funds last year through Kickstarter and launched their newly created game/app last week. I downloaded it. I love it.

Here’s the deal – you do your workout (yes, as in exercise), but instead of slogging along with a magazine or a television show in front of you, or your well-known route around you (if you venture outside), Zombies, Run! transports you (via your headphones) into a world where zombies abound and you are a survivor. You collect supplies. You have to outrun zombie mobs. And you become an intricate part of an interesting story. It’s not just a game – there’s mystery and intrigue and action. Each mission brings something new. I’m enjoying it so much that I have to stop myself from working out more than once a day. That’s right – I have to talk myself down off the elliptical. All because I want to help Abel Township. And I want to know what’s going to happen next.

Here’s another review, if you’re interested. See?  It’s not just me.

Sound like fun? Maybe you’ll be out there fighting the good fight, too.

And remember, it’s first a cough, then a rattle, then a moan…

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Wendy is an author, wife and dog-mom who is also proud to be semi-geeky and a tree-hugger.

Discussion

  1. Rebekah Loper  March 6, 2012

    That looks AWESOME! Once I’m out of re-training phase, I’ll definitely try this!

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    • WB Terrien  March 7, 2012

      Hey, Rebekah – what is “re-training phase?” Just curious. You can totally tell me to mind my own beeswax.
      But in any case, let me know what you think about Zombies, Run! It’s so much fun, I almost wish it was a tv show with some huge interactive component. Maybe someday. In the meantime, I’m loving it. :)

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  2. coleen patrick  March 7, 2012

    Very interesting Wendy! I recently read about a zombie 5k thing–runforyourlives dot com–i think. It’s like a regular 5k except there are zombie actors chasing you. My son wanted to run it, but its not taking place anywhere near us, so I will have to show him this link. Thanks :)

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    • WB Terrien  March 7, 2012

      I will definitely share runforyourlives dot com with my brother in law — he’s a zombie aficionado, if there is such a thing. And I’m guessing your son will enjoy Zombies, Run! as well. At the start of the first mission I actually had goosebumps — goosebumps! Too funny.

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  3. Debbie Maxwell Allen  March 9, 2012

    This sounds like a fantastic idea, Wendy. Too bad I don’t have a phone that does apps, but it would be fun to try!

    ~Debbie

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