Obstacle Course race training = Mud - train in mud not just pavement

Train in mud

- If you going to tackle a obstacle course then they will contain a hell of a lot of mud and if I'm wrong then training in mud will improve your normal running so win win.

After a ankle injury in December 2013, I ventured out on my weak ankle for a little run to test out my new trail trainer and of course my ankle.

I knew I needed mud so I ventured down a right of way footpath near a golf course and I found mud alright.

This was just above ankle at points and perfect to stride through, and nice mix of large puddles and mud pits as I wadded through.

At this point I would suggest running through the mud, crawl trough in and if the land allows climb it, then continue running.

Acclimatize yourself with running in wet, no sorry sodden trainers and socks, with the added feature of heat sucking mud.

Puddles are a good point to lose as much mud as possible and haveing a little splash is not just for kids, I do it.

Although my fiancé refers to me as a kid far to often!!!!

If your new to running in mud, your normal marathon trainer or 10k sprint trainer will not cut the mark and I would suggest getting advise on a good multi trail / running trainer.

That's it on the mud front for now, my safety advice would be:-

Keep close to home

Tell people where you will be

Take a mobile phone (keep in plastic bag)

Take a torch

Partner up if you can

Be safe and alway smile

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