It's a 7 mile "mud run" through The Living History Farms in Urbandale, IA. It should really just be categorized as a climb up and down and through creeks, creek beds, and woods. I had no timer going, walked, and was in costume, BUT it was the MOST fun I've ever had at a race!!! I loved realizing how strong I have become. I was able to pull myself up the sides of muddy creek beds that went straight up and up the hills in the woods that most people had to use a rope for, and I didn't have to! It was AMAZING!!
The finished product!
The "Running Bugs" team!!
The "smallest" creek
Then to add a cherry on top I was able to do 6 pull-ups all by myself with no help of a machine or someone else. It's not much, but it is a start AND it was after an hour long upper body workout.
I am realizing how true the statement that to see success you have to have faith because nothing comes overnight. Now, I have to bring this into Thursday's holiday: THANKSGIVING!!! In my family it IS the BEST holiday. Christmas has NOTHING on my mom's Thanksgiving dinner and desserts. Everything is made from scratch: from the casseroles, stuffing, and EVEN the pumpkin pie crusts...my mouth is already watering....(Sorry if I made yours too). But since I do not want to set myself too far back with this I plan on still enjoying my favorite foods, but I plan on portion sizing and really controlling myself. Filling my plate more with turkey, rather than green bean casserole and fruit "fluff" (cocktail fruit with marshmallows and sour cream). So, I am not only challenging myself, but I want to challenge anyone else that is reading this to a healthier, controlled holiday. Who's in with me?!!
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