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Less than 24 hours aways from the #toughmudder in support of @operationphg. #mudder #muddin #tough #operationphg #orangeheadband #veterans #military #veteransday

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Good things come to people who work their asses off and don't give up.

Physically in the best shape of my life, mentally awake, and more motivated than ever, I trekked out to Vermont yesterday for my first Tough Mudder with some great people. 275,000 gallons of mud, 34 degree average water temp in the Arctic Enema, 10.1 mile total course distance, 19 total obstacles, and 3,370 ft of elevation change up and down Mount Snow. My entire body is sore and I can barely move today but I'd do it again next weekend if I could. I can honestly say that it was one of the best moments of my life and it when I crossed that finish line I was overwhelmed with joy and accomplishment that it almost brought tears to my eyes.

We called ourselves the Maine Roots. We printed and signed our death waivers, ate a breakfast full of carbs and light protein, and joked around the entire 40 minute drive there because, well, we were scared shitless. We had no idea what to expect and heard horror stories about coughing up blood and broken bones and even a drowning that had happened during a Tough Mudder Event. What did we sign up for? Why would someone pay money to sign up for this? Once we got there we wrote our numbers on our foreheads, got our bibs, took some pre-race photos and was ready just in time for our 9:20 start. The energy there was amazing. As fellow-mudders lined up all around us and the music blared, the fear suddenly disappeared. I felt so pumped up and it seemed so surreal that the day was finally here that I had been working towards for months.

"The only thing more daunting than the obstacles in their path is the determination to overcome them."

The course was tough. Mindset and endurance was everything. The best thing that we did was just HAVE FUN. We weren't there for a competition, we weren't there to finish first, we weren't there to show off and be better than everyone else. We were there to set a personal best goal for ourselves and our team, complete the obstacles the best to our ability, and leave no one behind. We left our ego at the hotel and listened to our bodies when it was time to slow down or rest. We pushed ourselves out of our comfort zones because that's when the true challenge started. We completed all of the obstacles successfully, to the best of our ability, and we met some awesome people along the way. We stuck together, motivated each other to keep going, and lent out a hand when needed. With our teamwork and motivation, 10 miles later and 4 trips up the mountain and back, a few minor scrapes and bruises, we made it to the last obstacle. Electroshock Therapy. The last obstacle was last for a reason. It was the only thing standing between us and that orange headband and it was the most terrifying obstacle. We saw the fire hose, the hay bales, deep sinkholes of mud, and 10,000 volts of electricity hidden in the hanging strands of wire. We were SO CLOSE. We could practically see the finish line. We huddled up to say our last cheer and went in strong. Our theory was to focus on the ground in front of us while holding our arms in front of our bodies to shield our faces. We had no idea what to expect but we went in for it anyways. It all happened so fast so it's hard to explain. We must have got about half way through when I was jolted several times and ended up on the mud crawling to the finish line. I reached for a hand to safely get out of the electrodes and I was suddenly overjoyed with emotions. As we linked arms we crossed the finish line as a team and were crowned with our orange headbands. I felt accomplished, happy, proud, amazed, impressed, and everything else good. We DID it. We COMPLETED the Tough Mudder. We COMPLETED one of what was considered to be the "toughest event of the planet". I have never been more proud of myself to be physically, mentally, and emotionally happy with all aspects of my life... I am writing these last words in tears of joy because that moment at the finish line, that one moment, was the most amazing feeling in my entire life. I can't even explain or express the massive amount of joy that overcame my entire body as I looked at my teammates with our orange headbands and couldn't wipe the smile off my face even if I tried. I'm so 100% thankful for my health and fitness and everyone in my life for supporting me through my journey. And to think a year and a half ago I could barely run a quarter of a mile without wheezing. I would have never dreamed I would be where I am today and I have each and every one of you reading this to thank because of it. It must mean I am doing something right when I'm having a hard time to come out of this high I've been feeling for the past 24 hours. And as for my team of four, you are all amazing. You all did incredible and we couldn't have done it without each other. I have so much love and gratitude for you right now and because we could conquer this, we can conquer anything. Just remember, when you feel like giving up right before that last obstacle, think of why you started. And if you haven't started, there is no better time to start than right now.