Dirty Girl Mud Run

So...before I get into the mud run...I realize I haven't posted weigh-in updates in two weeks. Since my last post, I've lost 1.5lbs putting my total weight loss at 42.6lbs. I'll try and get better about posting weekly again.

Moving on...today was the Dirty Girl Mud Run. I was unprepared...I was nervous...but I am so grateful that Beth pushed me to do it!

Our wave left the starting line at 11:45am. The first thing that comes up was the hay-bale climb. From far away, it looked like no big deal...but once you got right up to it, it was definitely huge. But I was able to complete that with little to no problem. Right after that was the tube crawl. Then came the water pit...first chance to get dirty! The water was cold and it was weird to walk with squishy shoes but it was fun. Next was the high leg tires...I did it slowly because I have short legs and am far from coordinated. The next was one of my favorites...the mud hill climb and descent. They had ropes that you held to try and climb up. The first one, I fell and slid down on my belly. But I got back up and completed it. Going down was fun...slide down on your butt and wind up in a mud pit at the end...totally dirty! The second one I was able to complete easier. The mud up the butt was a little unpleasant...but I sure was grateful I didn't wear shorts lol. We came to the hanging tires next...that was pretty simple. Then the net crawl...the first one you walked under and just lifted the net...the next one required you to crawl. Next was the wall...this was the only obstacle I skipped. I was a little sad to skip it but it was really scary and I just couldn't get over it. The second to last obstacle was the cargo net climb...oh man was that thing TALL! I was terrified...shaking and having a tough time catching my breath. I almost didn't do it...but thanks to Beth and some other awesome ladies, I managed to conquer it! And finally...there was the mud pit...it was more like water but it was and awesome way to end it none the less.

I am now home...sunburned...exhausted...sore...and totally thrilled that I did it! It was so much fun and I couldn't have picked a better partner to get me through it! I walked the whole way...but I made it and that is all that matters! I definitely plan on doing it again next year and I will be recruiting more people :)