Highly recommend a MUD run!!!

I had so much fun yesterday.  I ran my first mud run the Mud Factor race, with my some of my closes friends.  The day started with a little nerves but as soon as it was time to GO I was so excited.  When I reached some of the obstacles I had to have some help as I didn't have the upper strength or I was just so short I couldn't reach or get the right hold etc.  Thankfully I was running my girlfriend, Sara, who not only had the upper body strength but is much taller then I am, and she helped me many times.

If you decide to run one of these style of runs, and don't have a friend like Sara to help you out, no problem, there are several strangers that help out too.  I had others that helped me here and there and many times that I helped others too.  It is a joint effort out there.

However, here are some tips for a great run....

* Wear carpi style pants but they type that are skin tight
* If you have long hair wear it in a bun
* Wear shoes that are mesh so the water and mud can get out
* If you can find mesh like cleats GET them!!!  The extra tread will be helpful.
* Heavy duty gloves to help with getting up some obstacles
* If they even make them, breathable small knee pads (see my knee picture and you'll see why)



Here are some pictures from my mud run.  FUN TIMES!!!!

    From left to right, Me (Christy), Sara, and Jeannie

Sara helping me up as it was VERY slippery

Jeannie and I laughing it up at the end as we were SO covered in mud!

We'd do it again!!!

My Knee after the event.