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Five Miles of Mud

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I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Mudderella.
I received complimentary admission to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item
to thank me for my participation. #Mudderella2015

What will it take for you to get dirty on purpose? While getting ready for the Mudderella 2015 in Chicago, I realized that many of my friends won’t get dirty if you pay them, while others seem to crave obstacles – the muddier the better! Is it the way to deal with personal issues, the need to challenge yourself or desire to do something for a good cause?Mudderella-getting-ready

MUDDERELLA
Mudderella is the first and only full-day athletic event series designed for women, by women,
to challenge all-round strength, balance, endurance and agility in a team environment.Mudderella start point

This is What I call a Commitment!

It had to be more than just a desire to get muddy that forced all these ladies and some men on the obstacle course in Chicago on May 30, 2015. The forecast was grim with the temperatures falling into upper forties, wind and rain all day, but here I was standing in a long line waiting to board the bus to get muddy.

A year before it took us two hours to complete the course, but this year – three hours, with the challenging mudslide like road conditions.

The Team

With me having a baby almost 4 months prior to this event, I wasn’t in the best shape and I don’t know how I would of made it through the course without the help of my team – my husband and my sister.

Mudderella-before-raceSometimes that meant holding hands going through the dirty water and sometimes it meant pulling me out of the sticky mud.

The Obstacles

Mud Run: you’ve done it once – you’ve done them all, right? No! The only thing that was similar about this event was the location – the course was different, the obstacles were different, and conditions were completely different.Walk-the-walk-MudderellaMudderella-mud-holes

The Spirits:

I have to admit, I went through all kinds of doubts on the course – can I really climb up and over? Can I reach that far? Can I get myself out of the hole? The cold weather made the doubts more real and a disturbing phone call from home, I got on the course made me doubt myself even more. However the people, who surrounded me on the course made it possible for me to finish and get my finisher’s headband. Mudderells-under-the-net I am not just talking about my team – I am talking about about the people that surrounded me on the course. You bet I felt down many times, you bet I couldn’t reach, climb up, and get myself out, but any time it happened, strangers offered me a hand, pushed me up and out.Mudderella-hoping-over

The Organization

If you looked into participating in this event, you probably know that whenever you buy an event ticket, Mudderella contributes to the “futures without violence” to prevent and end domestic violence in the US.Mudderella-sliding-done

I personally admire this organization and the event they brought to Chicago for second year – the parking is well planned, the area of the event is equipped with tents that provide any service the participants or spectators might need – emergency help, luggage check, registration as well as a gift shop and a beer tent.Mudderella-getting-muddy

However, this year’s event was seriously challenged by the weather – it was cold and rainy. Considering the fact that you have to jump in and out of the water, my team and I knew we would get cold, so we kept moving to complete the course and stay warm. Participants, who started after us, were not as lucky – the temperatures were lower, the hills were steeper, the roads were slipperier. More power to anyone who stepped on the course and finished it – hope to see you on the course next year!

About the Event

Mudderella is the event designed for women by women. The idea is to challenge to us, women (but men can participate too), to do something out of the box – Mudderella is more than just a course, it’s a quick-growing community with ways for us to connect with the course and off it. They also provide you with a free athletic workout plan to prepare you  for the event.

Is Mudderella coming to the town near you?

  • NorCal – June 27, 2015 – Vallejo, CA
  • Toronto – July 11, 2015 – Kitchener, ON Canada
  • Capital Region – July 25, 2015 – Clarksburg, MD
  • Colorado – August 22, 2015 – Snowmass Village, CO
  • Pittsburgh – September 12, 2015 – Slippery Rock, PA
  • Whistler – September 26, 2015 – Blackcomb Mountain, Whistler, BC Canada
  • New England – October 3, 2015 – Thompson, CT
  • Mudderella-after-event-clothes

Have you ever participated in this type of event?

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Comments

  1. Kristin says

    June 15, 2015 at 11:33 am

    WOW! I am impressed! Not only do I have serious doubts that I could do this physically…I don’t think I’d be able to get muddy. I am kind of obsessive about not getting dirty, like ever. It looks like fun but…geez, this would be SUCH a challenge for me. Congrats to you and everyone else for doing it, though!

  2. Amy Desrosiers says

    June 15, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    This actually looks really fun! I would love to go through all that mud!

  3. Dawn says

    June 15, 2015 at 12:31 pm

    This is definitely not my thing, but I have huge respect for the people who do it and love it. You are awesome, my dear!

  4. Danielle says

    June 15, 2015 at 1:22 pm

    I’ve been thinking about doing one of these mud runs, but I’m not sure I could handle all the mess afterwards. I mean, is there a place to wash off before getting back in your car to go home? Haha.

  5. Tammi says

    June 15, 2015 at 2:23 pm

    I’ve always wanted to do this, looks like so much fun and for such a great cause. I need to get a group of girlfriends together sometime, we’d have a blast!

  6. susan says

    June 15, 2015 at 3:07 pm

    This looks like a lot of messy fun! I would love to do this one day, but make sure to wear old clothing and sneakers!

  7. Mistee Dawn says

    June 15, 2015 at 5:27 pm

    Sadly, there is nothing like this in my area. But wow, way to go! I do not know if I could even attempt this!

  8. Amber Edwards says

    June 15, 2015 at 6:19 pm

    This pregnant mama is so not into races, but I have so many friends that just love them. And being in the mud would make it so much more fun for them too.

  9. Dee Mauser says

    June 15, 2015 at 7:23 pm

    Oh my, although this looks absolutely messy, it certainly looks fun. You looked like you enjoyed it!

  10. Marcie W. says

    June 15, 2015 at 8:00 pm

    I have yet to attempt a big race or mud event but have always wanted to. Nothing makes you feel more confident that accomplishing something you did not think you could.

  11. Aubrey says

    June 15, 2015 at 8:05 pm

    That looks like a lot of fun. I have wanted to do a run like this for a long time.

  12. Lori Felix says

    June 15, 2015 at 9:09 pm

    That looks like a fun and challenging event. I should convince my CT family to do it.

  13. Sarah @ Must Have Mom says

    June 15, 2015 at 9:31 pm

    Oh my, that’s a ton of mud! Looks like a great time!

  14. Ann Bacciaglia says

    June 15, 2015 at 10:06 pm

    This looks like so much fun. My friend just competed in a mud race with her son. They had a great day. I will have to share this with her.

  15. Vera says

    June 16, 2015 at 12:14 am

    I don’t know if I could do a run like this!! It does look like it would be fun, but looks like the obstacles would be a challenge!

  16. Autumn @Mamachallenge says

    June 16, 2015 at 1:01 am

    Looks like a dirty good time! I’m not sure if I would enjoy taking part in something like this or not!

  17. Debi- Lifestyle Blogger says

    June 16, 2015 at 7:49 am

    I am hoping to do one of these. It has been on my bucket list for a while.

  18. Nancy @ Whispered Inspirations says

    June 16, 2015 at 8:55 am

    Wow, what an amazing challenge to push you to your limits. Not to mention, for a great cause! You go girl!

  19. Melissa says

    June 16, 2015 at 9:35 am

    Oh my gosh, this is amazing! I need to see if one is coming near me. Although I don’t know if I could do it!

  20. dawn says

    June 16, 2015 at 9:44 am

    wow! i am super impressed! you go girl!! woo woo!

  21. Kelly Hutchinson says

    June 16, 2015 at 12:15 pm

    What a cool event tpo particiapte in. My kids would have loved to get into all tht mud!

  22. Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says

    June 16, 2015 at 6:33 pm

    A mud run is definitely on my bucket list! 5 miles looks like the perfect distance.

  23. Kristin says

    June 16, 2015 at 9:40 pm

    Looks fun and tough! Not sure I am ready for something like that, but will have to look into it some run.

  24. Lauren says

    June 17, 2015 at 1:29 am

    Wow! Congrats girl! I would love to try this someday!

  25. Morgan says

    June 26, 2015 at 6:49 pm

    Looks like you had a lot of fun. The did the tough mudder this year and it was amazing. The total was 12 miles. You should try that next time.

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