This past weekend, a few members of our Sumo Steaks team and some of their friends headed to do the Tough Mudder race in the Poconos.
Running races seems to be the new trend these days, but the Tough Mudder is unlike any other race out there – the sign up rate is through the roof. It’s not a brisk run around a scenic route or a 10 mile light jog down Broad Street. It’s an obstacle course that some might describe as crazy, difficult, or downright dangerous.
And it might be.
But it’s not impossible to complete.
As its name implies, the Tough Mudder Course challenges you physically. But the real focus is on true strength, stamina, and camaraderie. It’s not unlikely that during your journey through the course, you’ll see someone having trouble on one of the obstacles. It’s then when your true dedication to your team is tested. You may even find yourself trying to climb a 10 foot wall, only to keep falling. This is when your team jumps in and helps you.
Tough Mudder raises money for the Wounded Warrior Project. The course itself was designed by British Special Forces and has obstacles like the “Fire Walker” where you run through literal fire, Electroshock Therapy that has live wires carrying as much as 10,000 volts of energy, and Berlin Walls which are 12 foot walls that you need to scale with the help of your team.
Pictured: Paul "Taul Paul" Meyler & Gary Creagh
After the course, we came across a pile of used and muddy sneakers. Did you know that you can recycle your sneakers?
Before tossing your old sneakers into the trashcan, consider recycling them or donating them to charity – we threw ours into the heap!
You don’t have to compete in a Mudder to donate your sneakers either. Check out these groups that will gladly open their arms to your retired kicks!
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