MudRunFun Magazine Oct. 2013 | Page 22

We made a point to stop and test out a few of able to successfully continue to grow, and in turn the more difficult obstacles during our preview. positively effect more kids each year. The genuine There was Sternum Checker, which required a leap love for the camp, the kids, and the passion for of faith from one parallel log to another higher their mission was evident, and so inspiring. It truly log. The Weaver, a series of beams that racers were made supporting this race an incredible honor and a expected to alternate going over then under each privilege. beam without touching the ground. And Monkey Business, which has got to be the most insane monkey bar challenge I’ve seen at a race to date! It was fun to give them a test, and to get an exclusive The next morning we gathered for breakfast as a team, met Dhani, participated in a few pre-race interviews, and prepared to run. And finally, at 8:30am, as we stood at the base of a peek at portions of the event prior to racing. steep incline that would lead us into the woods and Friday evening we sat down with the race well on our way through a myriad of challenges, the directors and owners of King’s Domain, and through enthusiastic announcer shouted, “Mud! Guts! Glory! our discussions were moved by the true passion that GO!!” And off we went. is the driving force behind this event. This race was not created for the sole purpose of financial gain, prosperity, or fame. The race was created as a way to raise funds for the camp in hopes that they are Speaking of hills, they happened to be a constant challenge throughout the 5.2 miles of the race. I quickly realized that living in an area that provides no elevation change whatsoever resulted in a race 19