...Go Ruck Challenge...

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

For those of you who are new to my blog,  I have deemed 2013 the year of Fitness!

This was a goal that i set with a few friends of mine.

We decided that each month this year we would do some kind of race or obstacle course.

Yes that is right, we signed up for 13 races!

Most of them and fun and different so we are not just running a boring 5K.

We are doing things like the color run, the martini mile, and a few other races that will be fun to compete in.

A few weeks ago we for sure did the hardest challenge of the year. It is called 

The Go Ruck Challenge

With this challenge you HAVE to prepare months in advance.  This challenge is not for the weak!

You walk 10+ miles, it is 12+ hours long, and you have to carry your 30 lb ruck sack along with other items THE WHOLE TIME!

This was a true test of my strength and ability.

we did push ups...leg kicks, bear crawls on land and in the COLD water...

 we carried this 35 foot tree for THREE MILES

But most importantly I learned how lucky we are to live in the a country that is free and guarded by so many military members that sacrifice so much for us each day.

You meet some amazing people who push you and help you to push yourself mentally and physically through the challenge.  It is an AMAZING experience and i cant wait to do it again in August! 

So if you are looking for a GREAT physical challenge I HIGHLY suggest the Go Ruck Challenge!

It was by far one of the hardest things that i have done physically.  But it was so rewarding making it through the night and earning my patch.  I have made some amazing friends from the challenge and it is an experience i will never forget.  

...UgLy SwEaTeR rUn!...

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Yes...it has finally happened

I have become ADDICTED to running races!

I have already signed up for FOUR races next year (hey sign up NOW because it is cheaper and you can sign up for a early heat!! That is a double bonus!)

The most recent run...

yup...and you have to wear an ugly sweater...

i chose the ugly vest...running 5k in a sweater did NOT sound like a good idea to me...LoL

and i am SO happy i didn't. Everyone in sweaters complained or took theirs off 1/2 way through the race!
We did see some pretty amazing ugly sweater! I was sad that i was not able to take pics of any (i was busy running...LoL)

This was NOT like your usual race...
At the "water stations" they had water...BUT they also had Hot Coco and Hot Apple Cider!
They had a snow machine making snow for the kids
and they had a "Mustache" contest...yup you can only image the kind of Mustaches we saw running around that place!

and it could NOT be a Xmas run without Santa!

and i would like to thank Samuel Adams for sponsoring the race

I got to try their NEW apple cider beer....it was DELICIOUS!!

I for sure will have to pick some up when i am not training for my competition!

and it would NOT be a Missouri Xmas if you didn't have Frosty with a shot gun sportin his Camo...LoL

so yes...when i am not in school...not working...not modeling...or training in the gym...i like to run

:-)

I suggest EVERYONE sign up for a race!

a 5K is only a little over 3 miles!! and you do not have to RUN the whole thing. 

Sign up for the run, start training, and you will be set!

Get a group of your friends together! Its a great way to help you start to setting health and fitness goals :-)

Have a great day guys!