MudRunFun Magazine Sept. 2013 | Page 24

Obstacles are built with both the seasoned and beginner athlete in mind. This is a great feature that I think more races should adopt! So while each obstacle that involved climbing offered a standard option for those able, or willing to try, they also provided an easier option for those needing a bit more assistance. For instance, on a slanted wall, advanced runners could progress at full speed up the wall to catch the top and pull their body up and over, while beginners had steps provided to help as an aid to boost up the wall. A great aspect of hosting a night race is having the opportunity to take full advantage of the dark and create a unique and fresh experience for all racers. Mud Endeavor created a vibrant, dance party feel throughout the entire event. Live DJs pumped music into the night, while unique obstacles in the fairground barns hosted strobe lights, pulse-pumping music, and fog machines. This created an almost “dance club”, party feel while we were climbing walls, maneuvering spider-web style ropes, and crawling through several inch deep freezing cold water. Mud Endeavor was an event that was truly fun. My team splashed and played in the mud, made mud angels, threw mud balls, danced, prancercised (oh yes we did!), joked, laughed, encou ?????????????????????????????????????)???????????????????????q?????????????t)?????????????M?????????????????????)??????????????????????%????)???????????????????????)?????????????????)????????????????????)???????????????????((??((