Time to get muddy!

I was supposed to do a mud run in May, but due to bad weather and flooding they had to reschedule.

Well the make up day was this past weekend! And what an experience that was!

You can ask anyone who knows me... I HATE running. So why I decided to do a mud run is past me.

My sister and I did the Color Run earlier this year (which was so much fun,) so I assume I figured that if I can finish that, then I can finish a mud run.

The Color Run was such a happy envorionment and the were tons of people around. It truly didnt feel like we had run 3 miles at the end of it. Noone was in any hurry; everyone was just having fun.

Here are some before and after picutes of Jaime and I:

Notice our shirts said "Dyed Trying." Amy Latimer came up with the creative name : )

 Anyway, add a TON of hills and obstacles and the mud run was SO much more challenging than the Color Run. Some people would say, its just 3 miles... no big deal. But this run was one of the most challenging things I have done.

With that being said, I am so glad that I did it. What an acconplishment it was to cross that finish line.

After the first hill (which was huge) I was ready to give up. My fellow crossfitter and co-worker, Quentin, encouraged me along the way and low and behold, we crossed that finish line.

Chase surprised me at the finish line and it was so welcoming to see a familiar face at the end of the race.

Our fellow Rampager and coach, Anna, also came to support! We were thankful for that!

At the end of the day, I was so proud of myself for accomplishing that. Its not about coming in first, but finishing and doing something for yourself. I have really loved finding healthy activities to participate in to help lead a healthy lifestyle.

Cant wait for my next challenge!