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THE MUD TITAN RUN
A HUGE SUCCESS
BY DEANA GARRISON | PHOTOS BY DREW BIRCHMEIER
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any people came out to explore the Mud Titan Run on September 6th. This 5K run includes many obstacles for runners to test their strength and endurance. This messy course not only puts you to the test, it is loaded with fun. Many friends and family come out to have a good time while putting their bodies to the ultimate challenge. Drew Birchmeier, a Mud Titan runner, says these runs help him to stay in shape. Three years ago, Birchmeier realized that quick fast food meals and
too much TV time had taken its toll. At 335 pounds, he was ready to lose the weight. He set a goal to be skinny by age 38. Cutting out the fast food and smoking and then adding the P90X and Insanity workouts at home contributed to his successful loss. He also uses the “My Fitness Pal” which is an online guide that helps you keep up with your intake. During the last three years, he has lost 100 pounds and keeps it off by participating in runs with several friends and his two sons. He enjoys the Mud Titan Run because it fun and according
to Birchmeier, “What is great about the mud runs are the sense of camaraderie out on the course. Every time you struggle with an obstacle someone is there to cheer you on or help you get past it. The mud run atmosphere is less about competing and more about completing. There is an awesome sense of accomplishment after completing an obstacle you may be unsure of.” Many others are out there doing the same thing. Many people workout and stay at the gym keeping fit, but by participating in these runs, it gives you a
chance to test it all out and see just how much you have gotten your body in shape. It gives you a strength and endurance check. If you are looking for a way to get your body back in shape or just wanting to have a little fun, the Mud Titan should be your next plan of action. Let’s face it, it isn’t going to be a clean run, but a little laughter and cheering on from others never hurt anyone. What a great way to keep your body moving. See you at the next one.
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