MUDDY BUDDY 2008

Sunday UTM and I brought team UpaDowna into the big time!! That’s right folks we won!!!!!

Not the race, however we won a pair of shoes from Merrell! And we each got 2 free beers, actually we got more because we kept going in and out of the beer area and ever time we entered we got tickets for two more.

Over all I think team UpaDowna had a blast. For those that are not familiar with the race here is a quick run down.

Two teammates, one starts on a bike one starts running. When the biker reaches the first muddy obstacle they ditch the bike and complete the obstacle then takes off running, the runner arrives completes the obstacle grabs the bike and is off!! From what I remember the obstacles went like this. 1st was a climbing wall, second a 4×4 a-frame to which you must go over then under than over, weaving your way up it then down it, then a water crossing (I lost one of my shoes..but quickly found it!!). Next was a balance beam, then a cargo net climb and slide down one of those giant inflatable castle things, and finally the giant mud pit, to which you must cross with your partner.

I think we made it in 55 minutes or right around there, the results have not been posted but trust me we were not in the running for the championship, there were some animals out there.

The mud was thick and sticky, which made it interesting for riding a bike or running. Our deralliurs were quickly so mucked up they were useless, single speed next year for sure!!

Word to the wise, do not let UTM convince you to eat breakfast burritos the moring of the race…bad things happen!

If you are looking for a good fun day of play raceing and beer drinking this race is one you should consider.