Action round-up
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Mud Run at the River Dart Country Park David Guiterman takes on the muddy challenge
Weeks of fine weather suggested that this year’s Mud Run would lack that muddy vital ingredient. It was not to be that easy! After a gentle musical warm-up, runners were faced with a fiendish array of obstacles whose names alone were enough to daunt all but the most determined. Ahead lay the Snake Slides, the Mini Assault Course, the Pirate Ship and Balance Beams to name but a few horrors. It was no good trying to dodge the obstacles for everywhere there were friendly marshals suggesting what might happen if you didn’t go the right way. Even where there were no marshals, strategically placed red tape gave the same message. There was no escaping. The organisers were so thoughtful. They made sure that although the first part of the event covered everyone in mud, the second with its Deep Water Wade and Pirate Ship washed it off again. I talked to some of the runners about their experience. Comments ranged from “fantastic” to “horrendous”. My own view; “an event not to be missed by anyone who loves fun-running”. This year’s event raised over £2,000 for The Rowcroft Hospice. Some teams raised money for other good causes including £570 for the Ronald McDonald House Charity. Mark White carried “The Baton” around the 10km; visit www.thebaton.co.uk/ for more details. Make a date for next year’s Mud Run on 27th September 2015, River Dart Country Park. Enter as an individual or team. The event is organised by Mud and Sweat - www.mudandsweat.com.
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