I ran a 15k mudrun today

whitney_simpson

Today I ran farther than I have ever run before. All while covered in mud and my shoes soaking wet. I went in to this thing today not expecting to run much of it, and I would have been stoked if I finished it in 3 hours.

But to my surprise I ran (or rather jogged...slowly) between every single obstacle and finished in 2 hours and 15 minutes. I am so stoked and incredibly proud of myself. I am not a runner and haven't done any running other than some sprints here and there, but I managed to get through this things without dying or stopping. My quads burned, and my glutes screamed, but now i can say i ran a 15k.

Here are some pictures of my progress with weight lifting since march, my first mudrun, to today.

March, Mudfactor 5k, mudrun #1



Gladiator Rock n' Run 5k Mudrun #3 (I don't have any pictures from mudrun#2)
before


after


Survivor mudrun 15k mudrun #4
before



after. post shower, mid beer



I am going to use today as a gauge for what I need to work on for the Tough Mudder in November, and I cannot wait to post pictures in my orange sweatband!

ETA: I just looked at these pictures again and I am disbelief in the change in my body over last several months!

sweetcurlz67

That's AWESOME!!! Congrats!

whitney_simpson

thanks!

NavyKnightAh13

amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

michael1976_ca

congratulations out standing job well done

vanillacoffee

Awesome!!! Congratulations

Groovyca2022

Congratulations! Well done!

calpeachmfp

Fan.Tastic!!!

_Waffle_

Beautiful. I love the muddy fun after pictures. This makes this look like such fun.

whitney_simpson

Beautiful. I love the muddy fun after pictures. This makes this look like such fun.

It is such fun!

Hezzietiger1

awesome!!!!!!

ganzelly

Congrats! I looked at the tough mudder and am just too scared. I did the warrior dash ths summer and loved it, but the tough mudder intimidates me. I'm considering a half marathon or even full marathon over a tough mudder. Feel free to add me, I'd love to see your pics after the run!

whitney_simpson

Congrats! I looked at the tough mudder and am just too scared. I did the warrior dash ths summer and loved it, but the tough mudder intimidates me. I'm considering a half marathon or even full marathon over a tough mudder. Feel free to add me, I'd love to see your pics after the run!

it scares me too, but i now know almost what ive gotten myself into and can mentally and physically prepare