WOW, what a great weekend it was.  We had the opportunity to participate in the MS MUD Run.  It was really something cool, not only because it raised money for Multiple Sclerosis, but it was fun and made people aware of what Multiple Sclerosis actually is.  This event was held at the Miller Motor Sports Park.  Joe, my husband and our new neighbors ran the mud race; a 10K with several obstacles along the 6mile course.  They definitely got MUDDY! There were log walks, (over mud) and rope swings, mine fields that they had to crawl under fences, tunnels, cargo nets, over and under's and some surprise mud pits. 


I volunteered to help with the racers, and had a great time watching, helping as well as getting to know some people who had MS as well; and some new faces including Bob Harmon who helped sponsor the event.  He is one of the owner's of Harmon's Grocery Stores in Utah. 

What was so interesting to me was that the mud run was actually introduced as a way to familiarize MS to those people participating; and what it actually feels like to those of us who live with it.  The obstacle course was set up to represent the many challenges and obstacles those of us who have MS face daily.   The mud, was to represent the struggle it is for us to walk just like we often feel; something like walking in mud or wet cement. Our legs get heavy, weak and feel like they are weighed down, making it very difficult to move.  The race to the finish was to represent the push we have to move forward, to constantly overcome our challenges and to make it through another day, another week, another year etc.  I was very impressed with the analogy of the event. 

The next day my husband, son and myself went hiking again.  We hiked to a beautiful lake called Lake Mary.  It is located above the ski resorts; a hidden lake that was well worth the climb.  The elevation is about 9600 ft.  And other than the pesky mosquito's that were up there, the serene lake reflection of the surrounding scenery was spectacular.  I've included pictures of both to show how great the mud run turned out as well as the reward I got from trudging up the mountain side as difficult as it is.  MS is something I have....but MS definitely does NOT have me!  :)

Just getting there. I volunteered, my hubby ran it.

Getting ready for the shotgun start

On your mark, get set....GO!

And they were off.  The first wave of runners; which Joe ran in.

Coming in for the finish...a little dirty...

We did it...He ran, I helped; and it was all for MS.