Coming into Toughest South I felt confident in my ability to execute. The goal was simple coast in the top five and ramp the pace up after the fourth lap and snag a spot on the podium. The obstacles weren't a challenge thanks to all the work we put in over the last few months and my conditioning was on point. Unfortunately, once I tried to open up and push the pace I realized there was something wrong. Nagging soreness at my fibula that I've been nursing bubbled to pain, pain became throbbing which turned into an excruciating burn that immobilized me. I've never felt so strong yet helpless. At 6AM I realized that my plan had to be scrapped since I couldn't push off my right foot. Yet, the idea of just sitting it out and waiting for everyone to finish didn't sit right with me. I came to race, not mope. So, I decided to go for a long cold walk/limp to help and encourage others where I could and meet some great people a long the way. Even though I'm limping my way around today I don't feel like a failure . I got to spend a weekend with some amazing people, meet some new friends, play outside for 8 hours, and celebrate the accomplishments of some friends and great people. Time to get this checked out by a doc and come better and stronger. Congrats to all the finishers and top dogs this weekend it was a blast to hang out after and thank you so much Yancy and Amy Culp for hosting us. #motivationmonday #nodayswasted #toughmudder #ocr #yancycamp #HumanN #carbopro #marenasport #goattough