day six {mud run}

today's topic is "what ever tickles your fancy".  so, i'm going to tell you about the third annual tatur mud run.  i participated in this 2ish mile obstacle course the first year it came about and then again this year.  the tulsa fire department and runners world team up to create a fun run where the proceeds go to the tulsa firefighters burn camp which services children that are burn victims, or children that have any disfiguring type injuries.

this is year was much more intense than the last time i participated but it was still just as fun as i remembered.  plus it is a great way to get use out of my old running shoes.  below are some pictures i've gotten from the official website.

mr. h has seen these pictures but still doesn't think that i enjoyed myself.  do you not see the smiles?  i had a great time with my friends and hope to do it again next year.  maybe james will even get to do the kids course when he is a little older.

above is my run leader, wilma.  i just thought this was a great picture.  this is at the end of the course.  there was a huge tarp set up on a hill and a fire hose continually sprayed it with water making it a huge water slide.  this is the puddle at the bottom.  wilma came down the slide like a cannon ball!

before:

after:

after the run you go and get hosed off by some more firemen.  then enjoy your two free beers.  i opted for a snow cone too.  it was 105 degrees outside.  the water felt great and the snow cone was refreshing.  check out the official pictures to see more of the obstacles and costumes.  i wish i could have taken pictures myself but obviously i wasn't going to risk it.  fun times were had by all.