Warrior Dash

"The craziest fricken' day of your life".

That's how Warrior Dash touts their 5k 12 obstacle course race. Sure, I've had crazier days but this still right up there as one of them. This is the second year I have competed in Warrior Dash and I plan on doing it again next year.

I told myself in the middle of the race this year that I wasn't going to do it again next year because it was really hard on my knee; the hills KILL me. But, you know what, it's awesome motivation to get my strength up. Plus, I honestly think the reason I keep going back to it, is to challenge myself and because I have never done anything like this in my life (well, save for last year of course). And, really, when do you get an opportunity like this to do something crazy? I mean, sure it's a 5k, there are 5ks all the time. But then you have obstacles? Shit, it's crazy different.

Plus you get MUDDY! I love getting muddy. I may look tired as all hell (probably because I was still trying to get my breath back haha) but it was fun. And there's this unique camaraderie with the other participants on the course. You can bitch about the course with each other and have that immediate understanding. You get help from others if you are struggling with any of the obstacles. You are motivated by others. It's really neat.

Mud. Sweat. Beer. Well, Miller Light.. which isn't really beer to me but hey, it was free. I ended up completing it in 46 I believe (shaved 11 minutes off my time last year!).

Next year will be even better. Cheers.