You have signed up, race day is on the calendar, and now the week is finally here. The good news is that MUDGIRL does not require any special preparation. That said, if you want to feel your best when you step up to the starting line, there are a few simple things you can do in the final week that make a real difference. None of this is about cramming in last-minute training. The week before is about showing up rested, loose, and ready to enjoy the day. Keep Moving, Gently Th

We tend to think of courage as something you either have or you do not. Some people are just brave. The rest of us are not. That is not how it works. Courage is not a fixed trait. It is a muscle. And like any muscle, it gets stronger the more you use it. Every Brave Thing Makes the Next One Easier The first time you do something that scares you, it feels enormous. Your heart races. Your mind lists every reason to back out. But once you do it, something shifts. The next scary

It is one of the most common reasons women hesitate to sign up. They look at the photos of women climbing over obstacles and covered in mud and think, that looks amazing, but I am not athletic enough for that. So let us clear this up right away. No, MUDGIRL is not only for athletic people. It was never designed to be. You Do Not Have to Be an Athlete MUDGIRL is not a competition. It is not timed. There is no pace you need to keep and no one measuring how fast or how strong yo