MudRunFun Magazine Aug. 2013 | Page 11

I dream of one day completing races with a tire like Matt. Every person I meet is a connection that pulls me further out of my shell and helps me conquer my extreme shyness. Every obstacle I conquer at a race gives me more confidence. All of these things transfer over to my professional life. I now exude confidence in myself and my ability to overcome things that appear difficult. I am no longer too shy to open my mouth and talk to people. I’ve learned that hard work can be fun. A mud run and a motley crew of mudders took me in as family and truly changed my life. 9