While my boys were home being spoiled by their grandparents, their "tough mother" was off trying not to embarass herself at Wisconsin's "Tough Mudder." This was all Sean's bad idea... i don't know if he caught me at a weak moment, or just plain tricked me.... either way... it was not nice to get me roped into this!
Here's a description from the WI State Journal:
"The Wisconsin debut of Tough Mudder, a 10-mile obstacle course of mud, walls, burning bales of hay, tubes, steep hills and electricity, had 7,500 participants slogging their way through a course designed by a guy who spent five years chasing terrorists in the Middle East and Southeast Asia."
Read more: http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/article_92be0bdc-b5f2-11e0-8a9a-001cc4c002e0.html#ixzz1TG2VV9y7
Great idea, huh?! So after months of hard work and training.... we did it! And it was awesome - what a riot! The hills were steep, the walls were tall, most of the water was disgusting, and I have minor road rash on my rear..... but I would do it again... it was all for fun, and the camaraderie was the best part. Everyone helped everyone, even those not on your team. We finished in just under 3 1/2 hours.
For more pictures of all of the obstacles at our event:
http://toughmudder.com/event-photos/wisconsin-2011-photos/
The before picture: Karie Thums, Julie Thums, Allison & Sean Ebert
Thousands of shoes will be cleaned up and donated to 3rd world countries. Over 1 million dollars has already been raised by Tough Mudder for the Wounded Warriors Project.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Monday, July 25, 2011
A very busy July
Fischer spent 2 weeks in IL in the month of July. He was very busy combining wheat and oats with Larry and Nede. I wasn't sure he would ever come home... lots of swimming, riding the 4-wheeler, riding his bike, visiting Grandma Dory and Grandpa Marty, checking cattle....
Stanley stayed home with us.... a little too much action down there for a little guy. He's doing great - happy as long as someone is talking to him. He just laughs and sucks his thumb! He was very happy though when his big brother came home!
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