that was not an option for me as I knew that no
give up, I have run a race worthy of feeling I’ve
matter how difficult the hills were, and no matter
accomplished something great.
how long it took me, I would finish.
Mud, Guts, & Glory is a quality event coordinated
To be honest, there is a small part of me that
by a wonderful group of passionate and genuine
wishes I could report my moments of strength
individuals. It supports a great cause, provides a
and accomplishment during this race, but at the
challenge fit for both the elite and everyday athlete,
same time I think it is so important for those
and is a course I would be honored to run again. I
reading to know that experiencing those moments
highly recommend that anyone interested should
of weakness are okay as well. I truly believe it’s
visit King’s Domain to run this course (there’s a
those moments of weakness that teach us so much
great family course for parents and kids to run as
about our own personal strength and tenacity, and
well!).
looking back I would not change a thing about my
own performance at this event. I climbed those
crazy hills, I completed each obstacle to the best
of my ability, I sweated, I struggled, and I finished
so incredibly proud of myself. As long as I never
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The next MGG event is November 2nd! If you
are able to make the trip, or live nearby, I highly
recommend that you don’t miss out!
~Holly