Dirty Girl Mud Run Coming to Milwaukee Area August 17, $10 Discount Code

Running isn't something that I thoroughly enjoy.  Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy the "runner's high" and the feeling of accomplishment when I complete a run, but I don't always LOVE it while I'm doing it.  In fact, I loathe it!  I get the side cramps.  I get the exhaustion and the feeling of defeat about halfway through when I want to throw in the towel to say, "I'm done.  WHY am I doing this to myself?!?!"

One way that I have gotten over that hump when it starts to kick in is by telling myself why I am running.  What am I running for?!?!  I am running for those that can't.  I am running for my mother.  I can't say that my mother was the best influence on my life.  We had a very rocky relationship.  But, as she pointed out many times, "She brought me into this life and she could easily have taken me out."  My mother died over 3 years ago.  I run for my mother not because she would have been proud of me.  I run for her because she wanted it for herself.  She wanted to be in better health.  She was so sick and out of shape.  I remember her calls, "Guess what!  I walked to the end of the garage today."  Then the next day she would call, "I walked all the way to the door from the garage today without stopping once."  Those days I was so proud of her...as a mother would be to her child.  I was taking over the role of a mother to her.  Deep down I know that's all my mother wanted..to feel "taken care of."

It pains me today to see those that have mothers and don't take the time because they are tired.  Because they are "done" with all the antics.  It pains me because I would give anything to have one more conversation with my mom.  One more "proud" moment with her.

Why do I run?  I run because I know there are so many people out there that need a proud moment.  I know there are so many out there that can't walk to the car.  I know there are so many people that would give anything to go the extra five feet to the door.  I run because I CAN!

Last year I was able to run the Dirty Girl Mud Run with my dear friend, Mickie!  We had so much fun!  We got dirty.  We both wanted to stop and walk...and we did!  But, along the way, something unbelievable happened.  Total strangers were giving us their hands to pull us up as we stumbled through the obstacles.  Total strangers were coming behind us, "YOU GOT THIS!" as they trekked right on by us.  There's a feeling of comradery throughout the run.  There's a feeling of pride.  There's a feeling of unity.  You see...we are all women.  We are all running for something.  We all have a reason.  Whatever your reason is...feel it!  Believe it!  Do it!  There is no better sense of accomplishment as one when you have a team to do it with.  And that's what's great about the Dirty Girl Mud Run!  Your team is EVERYONE there.  If you feel like you're running alone...you're not!  You're running with sisters, mothers, daughters, friends,...survivors!  Did you know that each wave of the Dirty Girl has one cancer survivor in it?!?!

So, sign up today!  Run (or walk) for those who can't...because YOU CAN!

My Milwaukee Mommy readers will get a $10 discount code to sign up for this event!  Use promo code BLOGFRIEND to get an extra $10 off your registration!

Overview: Dirty Girl Mud Run is the largest women-only 5K mud and obstacle series in the country. At Dirty Girl, it’s not about who finishes first. All obstacles are optional and all fitness levels are invited to participate.

What makes Dirty Girl different from other mud runs? Dirty Girl is non-competitive and for women only. It’s not timed so it’s not about crossing the finishing line first it’s about creating a day that encourages women to get out there and do something unexpected with their friends and loved ones.

What are some of the obstacles? Each event has 10 to 12 obstacles set up, spread throughout the 5K course. Some examples are the “Pretty Muddy Stuff” mud pit, the “Get-a-Grip” net climb (you ring a bell when you reach the top), and “Down and Dirty,” where you crawl under a series of nets in the mud. All obstacles are optional, so if you don’t feel like tackling one, or can’t for some reason, you’re welcome to pass it by.