So today we completed one of the toughest races we've entered yet...Mud Hero.
Mud Hero is a 6km, race with 18 obstacles. This year it took place at Albion Hills Conservation Area. It was very hilly, and very muddy!
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| A nice clean, "before" shot |
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| I got a little dirty |
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| Shay got a lot dirty |
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| One of the midway obstacles, it's very difficult to climb when your shorts and shoes feel like bowling balls |
Some of the obstacles, care of the Mud Hero photography team:
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| Photo Credit: Ryder Photography |
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| Photo Credit: Ryder Photography |
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| Photo Credit: Ryder Photography |
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| Photo Credit: Ryder Photography |
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| Photo Credit: Ryder Photography |
So the last obstacle, after running 200 meteres through the lake, is to
jump into a giant mud pit and crawl under logs. We do this eagerly, Shay
of course going full tilt. Just as he is about to jump out he puts his
hands down into the mud to steady himself. He pulls them out, and
panics...losing once AGAIN....his wedding ring. I wanted to strangle
him, right there in the mud, because I told him not to wear it today,
and he told me he took it off. Well after further inspection, we learn,
the ring is still indeed there, but the too cool for school wrist band
he was sporting had come off and was lost forever.
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| Photo Credit: Ryder Photography Shay showing me he thought he lost his ring again. |
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| Photo Credit: Ryder Photography |
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| Concert after the race for all competitors and family/friends |
Competitors also get a beer ticket which gives them a complimentary beverage. Steam Whistle was sponsoring!
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