Bengals linebacker Dhani Jones.
An already cool opportunity had just become
insanely awesome.
So on August 30th I eagerly arrived in Cincinnati,
prepared for a once-in-lifetime racing experience.
And I can honestly say now that not one thing about
this weekend was less than amazing.
Most of us arrived at King’s Domain midafternoon the day prior to the race, and were
immediately impressed with the beauty of the
sprawling 120-acres which boasts ample hills,
streams, and forests. The camp itself is located about
an hour outside of Cincinnati, and is committed to
helping provide at-risk kids with a retreat away from
the inner-city. They provide lodging, food, activities,
and mentoring for kids who rarely experience any
stability or support in their daily lives. Upon arrival
we checked in, were shown to our adorable on-site
cottages that were provided us as lodging for the
weekend, and immediately prepared to get out on
the grounds and check out the course.
It was great to be given the advantage of having
a sneak peak of the course pre-race. We were able
to check out obstacles, ask questions of the race
directors, and get a true feel for what was in store
for us the following morning. And as we progressed
through our tour of the course, we quickly realized
that this race would be no-easy task. Since this
course was built to be a permanent fixture on the
camp’s grounds, obstacles were extremely sturdy,
and many were constructed from the natural
resources of their property. Large logs and tree
trunks created the perfect material for challenging
obstacles, as vines, branches, and logs marked the
boundaries of the trails we were to run.
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