Taking the secret locals only way down to the MudRun. Hey after 23 MudRuns you start figuring things out. :-)
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Getting prepped for the race.
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Classic MudRun group.
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First 1/4 mile you find yourself soaked my a firehose. It cracks me up when people try to avoid gettng wet.
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A fast start will really help your time. That way you won't get stuck behind the masses of people.
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Steve usually wins the boots annd utes division. He aslo usually leads out the pack for the first 1/2 mile.
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Typical MudRun character.
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Bob coming through the Mud Pit getting yelled at by the Marines.
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Navigating the ~50 yard Mud Pit.
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Getting low to clear the ropes
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Now just a 100 yard sprint to the finish line.
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Mary managed to snap this picture at the right time. 49:11
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When you finish early you have the luxury of showering by yourself.
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Bob and Diesel wait for the awards ceremony.
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We met a new MudRun friend. John won the 35-39 divsion and placed 3rd overall.
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Bob 4th overall and 1st in the 40-44 divsion. Next June it will be the 45-49 divsion which hopefully will be easier.
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Bob and John discuss the race.
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Someone was selling this killer 67 Fj40 so we of course had to snap a picture.
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Camp Pendleton had some serious wildfires the week before and there was evidence everywhere.
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More fire damage visible on the way out.
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