So, I got a text from my best buddy Ray Poole that said, "You should come to WI on 7/23 and do the tough mudder with me! 10 miles with obstacles...." So obviously my pride was only going to allow me to answer with a yes. I responded, "buy my entry and I'll do it."
Next thing you know, I'm online making reservations for Milwaukee.
So what is the Tough Mudder? It's a 10-13 mile offtrail course consisting of a numerous daunting obstacles throughout the path, which include a running through fire, jumping in ice cold water, and running through 10,000 volts of wires, all while cold, wet, and muddy! Yes, it sounds a bit insane, but nothing ventured nothing gained. Here's a preview of the event if you're not familiar with the Tough Mudder.
The event is on 7/23, which leaves me with about 2 months to train. Throughout these next 2 months, I'm going to be documenting my training for the Tough Mudder and all of the pain involved. I've always been the one that has had to help out the injured, but it looks as if I'm going to be a patient real soon.
So what's training going to consist of? Off the top of my head, I'm thinking long runs with wet shoes, heavy lifts, lots of pull ups and push ups, weight vests, and plenty of plyometrics. So come with me on my adventure for what may be the most challenging, yet "fun-filling" event I'll partake in thus far!
Best,
Norm Eng, DC
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