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Emerald Coast MudRun for Orphans

Published: May 20, 2013 · Modified: Dec 15, 2015 · This post may contain affiliate links

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Goal #4 - DONE! (but just barely)

This weekend I had the pleasure of trudging through the mud with some of my favorite ladies for the Emerald Coast MudRun for Orphans. Now, we have all done a Dirty Girl MudRun before, and were not real impressed (it was FREEZING), so we were looking for this race to redeem our opinion of MudRuns.... AND BOY DID IT EVER.

emerald coast mudrun

Now, first of all, I have not even WALKED 3.1 miles since the McGuires 5k - which if you remember I said I would never do again.  That drunken debauchery was just way too much for me.  But ever since that race I have been redefining "busy" with two trips to Ohio, one to Destin, and a weekend in New Orleans.  Translation:  I did not make time to prepare for this race at ALL.   In fact, as I found out in the very first mile of this MudRun, I have actually set myself back by doing nothing for 6 weeks.

The race consisted of a LOT of running up and down hills on trails through the woods... something I am clearly terrible at.   The obstacles were amazing though - some of them I wanted to just stay and play in - like the 100 foot slip-n-slide.  From jumping hurdles to climbing over hay bales to swinging on monkey bars to simply trudging through mud - the obstacles were absolutely my favorite part.  The part in between.... not so much.

emerald coast mud run for orphans

There was a Challenger course and a Warrior course - Challengers had the option of doing the Warrior obstacles, which several of the girls did.  I kept asking to go back to the slip-n-slide.   There was even a Kids Race - which the best part about THAT was since the kids had their own run, we didnt have to worry about running any of them over.  Frankly, I prefer an adult only race and wish there were more of them.

emerald coast mudrun 2013

Of the six gals on the team, I came in... well... last.  Not last in the whole race thankfully, but last from our group.   And though I was ok with it on Saturday (didnt have much choice) it certainly motivated me to make sure it will not be the same story next year.  It was an incredible race and an incredible day.  The weather could not have been more perfect.  And the people volunteering at the run were truly the highlight - I have never seen such an encouraging, motivating group!  Every corner you saw people clapping and cheering and holding signs like "Running - It's Cheaper Than Plastic Surgery" and my favorite - "This Seemed Like A Good Idea Four Months Ago."  

emerald coast mudrun 2

Thanks to my Running Team - Blood, Sweat and Cheers - for doing another run as a team.   Excited to do it again TWICE in June with the Sandshaker 5k and the Jubilee Color Run.   You can bet I will be training a LOT between now and then.

lynseysig

 

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  1. Marina says

    May 22, 2013 at 6:34 am

    It's awesome you did this for a cause, had fun at doing it and yes, now motivated to train for the next. You soooooo can do this!!

    Reply
  2. Jennifer Soltys says

    May 22, 2013 at 7:12 am

    My sister just did "Tough Mudder" last weekend here in Chicago. I give you guys a lot of credit!!! I am not down with all those obstacles and crazy stuff!!! She had bruises and injuries all over! lol Good for you, though!!!

    Reply
  3. Susan says

    May 22, 2013 at 10:59 am

    what a great cause, and you did great, good for you.

    Reply
  4. Tesa @ 2 Wired 2 Tired says

    May 22, 2013 at 11:57 am

    What a fun run! I'm so glad to hear you liked it. I did the Warrior Dash last spring and it sounds similar. It was challenging yet laid back and a great time all at once. I couldn't stop smiling through the entire thing. I love this series you are doing and this goal you have set. I've been following along and it's very inspiring and fun to read!

    Reply
  5. Beeb says

    May 22, 2013 at 12:11 pm

    "This Seemed Like a Good Idea Four Months Ago" - LOL!! Man, that is some course you tackled! Way to go!

    Reply
  6. Janel C. says

    May 22, 2013 at 1:11 pm

    I love that after shot!!!

    Reply
  7. Brett says

    May 22, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    lol this seemed like a good idea 4 months ago. i love it. i want to do a mud run. we have one near here that has these big bison head hats afterwards!

    Reply
  8. Pam says

    May 22, 2013 at 4:43 pm

    What a fun event! I am not much of a runner but I could see myself doing this with my friends. 🙂

    Reply
  9. daisy says

    May 22, 2013 at 5:16 pm

    That looks like a blast! I want to try it!

    Reply
  10. Mariah says

    May 22, 2013 at 9:13 pm

    What a fantastic experience you must have had and what a great looking group! Looks like so much fun!

    Reply
  11. Blondie says

    May 22, 2013 at 9:13 pm

    That looks like so much fun to me. I would LOVE to do one. I need to start to run...even just 5k's. I want to.

    Reply
  12. Stefani says

    May 22, 2013 at 9:14 pm

    What a great cause and great memories you are making!

    Reply
  13. Onica {MommyFactor} says

    May 22, 2013 at 9:14 pm

    Such a sweet thing to do. Ok it looks like a heck of a lot of fun also

    Reply
  14. Andrea says

    May 22, 2013 at 9:14 pm

    Looks like ya'll had a great run. If I could run more than to the mailbox and back (which isn't but about 200 feet) I'd do a mud run. You are amazing! 🙂

    Reply
  15. Celeste says

    May 22, 2013 at 9:15 pm

    Gotta love getting dirty for a good cause!

    Reply
  16. Paula @ Frosted Fingers says

    May 22, 2013 at 9:16 pm

    I absolutely loved my mud run. I'm looking forward to my foam run in two weeks. Too bad I haven't done any real exercise in over a month!

    Reply
  17. Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says

    May 22, 2013 at 9:44 pm

    Finishing at all is a win in my book!

    Reply
  18. Dawn says

    May 22, 2013 at 11:05 pm

    Oh that looks like soo much fun! I need to take part in one of these at some point, what a great way to support a cause 😉

    Reply
  19. Ashley - Embracing Beauty says

    May 23, 2013 at 10:52 am

    What a fun way to support a cause!

    Reply
  20. Kristyn says

    May 23, 2013 at 11:29 am

    what a great cause! i dont think im tough enough to make it through that though!

    Reply

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