The Tough Mudder was today.
I am more proud of myself for finishing this race than any other I’ve done.
They aren’t kidding about the “Tough” part
When my friends and I registered, the course hadn’t been finalized. The race was supposed to be 8-10 miles of obstacles and trail running (followed by a “party” with 2 free beers).
Then we get more info in an email. It’s actually 11 miles. Fine. What’s one more mile?
Then more: the county the race is in is dry. No beer. Whatever.
Then we get to the start… and the announcer says it is about 12 miles.
It was actually 13.5 miles. (Or 15, depending on whose GPS-tacking claims you believe.)
The Short Story:
- They ran out of water cups at stations… and out of water.
- There was no sort of electrolyte replenishment (13+ miles => need better fuel stations… esp. when distance isn’t accurately communicated)
- They dumped ICE in every
mudwater obstacle we swam/slogged through Mountainshills I never thought I could make it up 10 miles in with wet, mud-caked shoes were conquered- Displays of camaraderie and willingness to help other racers was by far the most impressive I’ve encountered.
- I ran in just a sports bra for the first time ever (wet, muddy shirt was discarded on a mountain tree branch)
- Chocolate Muscle Milk is good. (Bonus points for Georgia Tech-themed bottles)
The Summary: It was 13.5 miles/3.45 hours of TOUGH.
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Will I do it again? HELL NO.
Not today anyway.
I can’t believe that you were able to make it to dinner after that race! I would have been passed out on the couch for sure.
It was nice to meet you even though I could not hear what your end of the table was saying most of the time!
Totally worth it! I was so excited to meet everyone. We should meet up again so we can more easily hear each other.
Woah! I’ve heard about adventure races and I’ve always wanted to try one, but this one looks like 4 hours of pure torture! Electro-shock field? WTF
Impressed that you weren’t shaking in a corner after this, it would have destroyed me.
LOL! You should have seen me this morning. Sore doesn’t even begin to describe…
It was so nice to meet you!
I can’t believe you made it to dinner last night and were that energetic after this! You are quite the woman for it too!
It was great meeting you last night. I am definitely going to rally my guys and come see some roller derby soon!
Thank you! It was so nice to meet you too. Please let me know when you guys get tickets. I’ll get some of the girls to come say hello to your boys!
Way to Go! how did your jaw survive that?
Love you!
It was fine! I didn’t let anyone hit me in the face.
I was impressed last night that you completed the Tough Mudder. After seeing all 18 of those insane obstacles, I am even more impressed! Awesome job. And it was great meeting you last night!
Thanks, Stacy! It was so nice to meet you as well. I can’t wait until we do it again!
I didn’t realize you did a Mudder. I’m signing up for my first in July. Any tips, or am I just plain crazy for doing this?
You are a little crazy… but you’re going to love it.
Just be prepared for water. Ice cold water… which seems less miserable in July.