We made a point to stop and test out a few of
able to successfully continue to grow, and in turn
the more difficult obstacles during our preview.
positively effect more kids each year. The genuine
There was Sternum Checker, which required a leap
love for the camp, the kids, and the passion for
of faith from one parallel log to another higher
their mission was evident, and so inspiring. It truly
log. The Weaver, a series of beams that racers were
made supporting this race an incredible honor and a
expected to alternate going over then under each
privilege.
beam without touching the ground. And Monkey
Business, which has got to be the most insane
monkey bar challenge I’ve seen at a race to date! It
was fun to give them a test, and to get an exclusive
The next morning we gathered for breakfast as
a team, met Dhani, participated in a few pre-race
interviews, and prepared to run.
And finally, at 8:30am, as we stood at the base of a
peek at portions of the event prior to racing.
steep incline that would lead us into the woods and
Friday evening we sat down with the race
well on our way through a myriad of challenges, the
directors and owners of King’s Domain, and through
enthusiastic announcer shouted, “Mud! Guts! Glory!
our discussions were moved by the true passion that
GO!!” And off we went.
is the driving force behind this event. This race was
not created for the sole purpose of financial gain,
prosperity, or fame. The race was created as a way
to raise funds for the camp in hopes that they are
Speaking of hills, they happened to be a constant
challenge throughout the 5.2 miles of the race. I
quickly realized that living in an area that provides
no elevation change whatsoever resulted in a race
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