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By Mud Runs, Posted in Staying Fit on June 13, 2013
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While growing in popularity around the world, many people remain unfamiliar with mud runs. Anyone who has ever competed ably attests to the mental and physical endurance required. However, the sport continues attracting everyone from amateur to...(more)

By Mud Runs, Posted in Staying Fit on June 5, 2013
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Heath care providers recommend that maintaining optimal cardiovascular fitness requires physical activity that raises the heart rate three times a week for 30 minutes. The popularity of mud runs continually increases and provides a fun and unique way to...(more)

By Mud Runs, Posted in Staying Fit on May 28, 2013
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Mud runs are all the rage, but this hybrid race and obstacle course is about more than just good, clean fun. In fact, you should expect to be covered in mud and a great deal of sweat by the time you’re finished. Properly training for a mud run can...(more)

By Mud Runs, Posted in Staying Fit on May 15, 2013
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Summer is just around the corner and there is no better time than now to start getting into shape for mud run season. These unique events require a combination of endurance and strength training. It is recommended to choose a workout routine in...(more)

By Mud Runs, Posted in Staying Fit on May 6, 2013
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Diet and hydration remains as important as physical training when preparing for a mud run. Without adequate fuel and fluids, the body does not have the necessary resources for maintaining the endurance needed to complete the race. These food and fluid...(more)

By Mud Runs, Posted in Staying Fit on April 5, 2013
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Mudruns like the Spartan Race, Warrior Dash and the Camp Pendleton Mud Run are not for the faint of heart because they are designed to push your fitness to the next level. It is important to stretch before a mud run, as well as afterwards to lower your...(more)

By Mud Runs, Posted in Staying Fit on March 25, 2013
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Participating in a mud run is a great way to stay in shape while having a good time. Nothing is quite like the experience of battling a challenging course with sometimes dozens or hundreds of other like-minded individuals. Whether you have registered...(more)

By Mud Runs, Posted in Mud Run Tips on March 6, 2013
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In the last decade, countless locations around the world developed events known as mud runs. The first race occurred in Joliet, Illinois in 2009 and boasted 2,000 participants. Today, millions of runners compete in dozens of events annually which take...(more)

By Mud Runs, Posted in Mud Run Tips on October 16, 2012
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Mud runs are a unique type of race that is popular in many areas of the country. Similar too many other running races in some ways, but also very different, a mud run is something that is unlike any other experience. As such, it is important to be...(more)

By Mud Runs, Posted in Mud Run Tips on October 9, 2012
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Preparing for the mud run is more than just gearing up for the physical aspect of it, but it is also, about what type of clothing you should be wearing. Even though you want to look cool while on the run, you need to make sure you are comfortable at the...(more)