Bloody Mud

Physical challenges are always fun because of the perceived limits. The mind sets the bar, thinking the body can not go past a certain point. Hence the saying mind over matter. The body certainly has it's limits however the mind will almost always limit the body before the actual limit is reached. 

I intended to train for it. The mud gauntlet that is. A local version of the recently popular mud obstacle races. This too was something Ive wanted to do for a few years and somehow fell to the wayside. I feel asinine it took that long but thats all part of the recent life change of mine. 

More to the story, I intended to train for it. I haven't legitimately run since the police academy (about two years). The race was only a 5k. Training was not done. None the less I committed to it. Yes Im sore and tired. Much to my surprise I did rather well. 2nd place actually. Truthfully Im very impressed. To the point where I think that I should train appropriately especially if I can do that well without any. 

The event was fun, weather was beautiful (70s in April), the course was challenging and definitely did pit your mind against your body. Im excited to yet again acquire another past time. 

Oh the food was great too, local bbq that I grew up with. There really is nothing like reaching your limits. I cant understand how some people can go through life and have no idea what any of their personal limits are. Its freedom inspiring. Its living.