Lift Heavy Run Long Podcast - Inspire. Be Inspired.

Beefcake #22 Tough Mudder 2016- Pulaski, TN The task ahead of us was an obstacle course, which covered over ten miles of rolling hills, and included twenty three obstacles. My body type is not exactly designed for jumping, climbing, and shimmying through miles of less-than-level terrain, but I guess that comfort is not really the market that the folks at Tough Mudder are trying to captivate. It was of no consequence, as I was going to be accompanied by Amanda, and six of our adventurous friends. The company was perfect. The weather was perfect. The event was perfect. The day started off with a kind gesture. As we were leaving the parking lot of our hotel, heading towards the event, we had a nice exchange with an older lady. After a simple, "good morning, how are you?", we began a conversation and she offered us each a "Honey Crisp Apple" from her home city in Michigan. She was proud of her apples, and she was proud of where she came from. I immediately liked her. The apple was delicious, but probably more-so