Get Down & Dirty: How to Train for a Mud Run!

Spring is upon us and many would-be weekend warriors are now looking for something more challenging to do. Fear not! It’s mud run season. Obstacle course races such as Tough Mudder, Muderella, and Spartan are widely available in most areas and are an excellent way to stay active and have fun with friends. Why take on a mud run? It’s the perfect mix of fun and physical exertion on new and exciting terrain, and a great event for an exercise enthusiast to take on, no matter what their fitness level. If you’ve had enough of treadmill running and dumbbell lifting, try climbing over walls, crawling under barbed wire, climbing up ropes, swimming through rivers of mud, and scaling hills with sand bags on your shoulders! From novices to seasoned athletes, a mud run is a great way to push your