First race post reset...

I did my first race since the Ultimate Reset.  I was very nervous because the race wasn't too long after the reset ended.    I did the Mud Factor at Vala's Pumpkin Patch.  I did so much better than I thought I would.  I was able to run nearly the whole time.  I got held up at the obstacles because there were so many people.  But I took that as a welcomed break.    The race wasn't officially timed but my husband said it took me about an hour and 15 -20 minutes.  I'll take that!  The hardest part I think was the mud.  We basically went through a small creek.   There was not much water and mainly mud.  Thick, deep, lose your shoes mud.  I fell several times and did a belly flop with a group of strangers.  After getting my feet stuck in shoes several times I decided they had to go.  I finished the creek carrying those heavy, wet, and muddy shoes!  Unfortunately the muddy creek contained lots of rocks.  Fortunately I only managed a small cut that I just now noticed. 
The only obstacle I did not enjoy was the slope.  It was steep, wood, and slippery from previous runners.   There were no ropes so we had to depend on each other.   But it took a long time  to get everyone through.   I was also disappointed to see so many people cheating. There were lots of people cutting corners and taking short cuts.  I don't know why.  The event wasn't timed.  It was a challenge against yourself and your own capabilities.  They way I saw it, they were only hurting themselves.  
I had a lot of fun.  he weather  could not have been more perfect.  The mud was a bit chilly but at least I wasn't sweltering before I was done!  If you have a mud run near you, do it.  I really enjoy them.  They make running so much more fun!  This week - get out and do something!