Tuesday, September 21, 2010

This weeks race....The Dirty Dash!

I'm definitely in recovery mode this week with no running on the schedule. I've got to baby this weak hamstring.  I'll be doing some cross training as well as a session with my trainer, Zack.  Haven't seen  that guy for a couple weeks.  I'm sure he misses me... ; )

So this weekend I'm looking forward to The Dirty Dash!  It's Utah's first mud run.  You might remember that earlier in the summer I had the opportunity to do a preview of the course, check it out here.  They only had a few of the obstacles set up that day but it was still a blast.  I can only imagine what Saturday will bring!  The same organizers just did the race up in Boise, Idaho this past weekend.  Instead of a song today, I thought it'd be fun to have a sneak peek at one of the obstacles on the course would be...  (Forward in a minute or so to get to the action.)



I know you all want to come and do the slip n slide this weekend!  Anyone done a race like this before?The organizers have promised more mud for the race this weekend and I'm counting on it!  I have a team of 5 girls that will run the course together - I'm pretty sure we're going to need each other to get through.  We are 'The Piggtales'!  I'm currently working on what costumes we'll be wearing - outfits that we don't mind getting ruined.  Any suggestions? : )

So my training tip for today...  Get out there and do something fun!  Find a race, event or activity that you're doing just for kicks.  Something you won't stress out about getting a PR or covering a certain distance.  The Dirty Dash will be just that for me this week.  Out there, in nature, spending time with friends, doing something crazy and not worrying about finishing with an exact goal.  I'm so excited!
Posted by racing dawn at 5:00 AM

10 comments:

  1. Runners FuelSeptember 21, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    I've always wanted to do a mud run here! I'm jealous!

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  2. SarahSeptember 21, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    I guess I live in a state of lazy people :( We don't have anything fun like that here although I did find a nearby 4 mile trail run so I am excited about that!

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  3. StarrSeptember 21, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    Hey! I am running the Dirty Dash too! I will look for your Piggtales.

    Thanks for the IT band advice. I have been using the roller and it has helped. I have also been stretching it and taking ibu. I am training for the Goblin Valley 50K on October 23 so hopefully I'll be ready.

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  4. Julie @ HotlegsRunnerSeptember 21, 2010 at 3:09 PM

    We have something like this in Cali too =)

    Hi! I just chanced upon your blog. Will link yours to mine. I like your posts =)

    - www.hotlegsrunner.blogspot.com

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  5. track coach and adorable wifeSeptember 21, 2010 at 6:58 PM

    I am dying to do a race like this! I have to wait till next year, already missed this years! Have a TON of fun!

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  6. juddfamSeptember 22, 2010 at 8:52 AM

    I'll be there, too! Look for the white aprons... we're the mudpies! You're welcome to come over after & use our shower..

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  7. UnknownSeptember 22, 2010 at 9:51 PM

    Get wet! Get muddy! Run with your heart and have a blast, this sounds like so much fun. I can't wait to hear about your race(and see photos)!

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  8. JillSeptember 22, 2010 at 10:25 PM

    That muddy dash shoulds like a ton of fun - have a blast!!! :)

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  9. 5 Miles Past EmptySeptember 25, 2010 at 12:50 PM

    That looks so totally DIRTY and awesome!! Have a blast and thanks for the training tip of the day...maybe that will help me get my mojo back!

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  10. SherriSeptember 26, 2010 at 8:58 PM

    This sounds AWESOME! This is my kind of race!

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