I have decided- I like it muddy, dirty, and
workers. They do several mud runs annually
challenging. I like to be extra sore the next
and because of his accomplishment, they
day as well as covered with bruises so I can
invited him to run the “Savage Race” with
be reminded of all the fun I had. I like to
the work team.
still have to clean the mud out of my ears for
days after and have co-workers find mud on
my hair/face that I missed. I like ice, shock,
barbed wire, ropes, hay bales, tires, trees,
swims, jumps, ramps, buckets- you name it.
How did I become so damaged? I can thank
my little brother for this.
At the age of 31, with much work
and dedication, he lost 100 lbs!! He is a
bartender, working nights and surrounded
by delicious chicken wings and beer. This
took a lot of will power and strength for him
to do and I am so proud of him. He also
had a strong support system from his co-
He immediately told us about it. I
thought, “What the heck is a mud run?” I
went on the website, saw the video and got
scared. Scared that it was dangerous and he
would get hurt and scared he wouldn’t be
able to complete it.
Part of me also wondered if this would
be something I could do. The temptation
was there. Then the negativity began. I am
out of shape, busy with a kid in college and
a kid in high school. My husband and I
both work full time, did I mention out of
shape and I love fast food. I have a handful