A Very Muddy Race Season

Posted on February 27, 2013 at 7:12 am, by Kelsey

It’s no surprise that I’m sort of in love with Muddy Monk races.  As I’ve mentioned before, being injured and not able to run more than 3-4 miles blows-which means that when I do actually run those couple miles, I want them to be FUN. I don’t care about time, I could care less if I PR, I just want to have a good time with my peeps and refuel with a drink or two post-race.

And that my friends is why I love Muddy Monk races.  They bring together running (trail running which is even more fun), friends, beer, music and a good time-every race.

Now don’t get me wrong, I’ve been thinking about sneaking in a couple 5K’s this year to see how fast my gorilla legs can take me but then I think about how I don’t want to put that pressure on myself. Why does it matter if I break 24 minutes? How will that affect my life in any way except for maybe some personal “hellz yea.”  What I tend to remember are experiences where I have a blast, not ones where I put a ton of pressure on myself and then freak out, and then maybe accomplish the goal I set out for myself. I’m just not that kinda person.

I am however the kind of person that loves running through the woods while catching up with a friend (and maybe in a Conehead costume) and hanging out for the post-race party. Again, why I love Muddy Monk.

So my race calendar this year (which doesn’t account for much since I do need some stupid surgery and all to really run) pretty much consists of Muddy Monk races. And I couldn’t be more siked. My race goals for 2013 are to have as much fun as possible, drink a lot of post-race beers and hang out in the woods with my friendies (how creepy does that all sound?).

My race season kicks off next Saturday, March 9, with PUNK THE MONK and I plan on kicking Art’s bootay. And maybe Punk’n him Ashton Kutcher style in the process….I wonder how he feels about tiny little top hats… There’s still some spots left so come out and have a blast with us!

So cheers to a fun 2013 race season! Hope to see you on the trails!

And I of course am hoping I see my race doppleganger out there too!

What are your race/workout goals for 2013?

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15 Comments to A Very Muddy Race Season

  1. by Lindsay @ Running the Windy City on February 27, 2013 at 9:04 am

    I’m so excited for Punk the Monk! I saw in the 10 day forecast that the high for the Friday before the race is 45 degrees. Fingers crossed it’s beautiful on Saturday!

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    Kelsey Reply:
    February 27th, 2013 at 9:20 am

    YES!!!!!!!!!!!

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  2. by Katie @ Peace Love & Oats on February 27, 2013 at 9:09 am

    I love those pictures, so much ganglyness.

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    Kelsey Reply:
    February 27th, 2013 at 9:21 am

    Too much ganglyness for one post?

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  3. by Bethany @ Accidental Intentions on February 27, 2013 at 9:19 am

    I love that one of your goals is to drink a lot of post-race beers. I think you should aim for a yearly post-race beer PR in 2013. I have faith in your ability to make that happen.

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    Kelsey Reply:
    February 27th, 2013 at 9:21 am

    BRILLIANT.

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  4. by Art on February 27, 2013 at 1:07 pm

    For the record: I love tiny top hats, you probably will PUNK me, and beer will only be $3 following the race this time, so make sure to lure some friend into driving for you!

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    Kelsey Reply:
    February 27th, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    I do not plan on driving…you haven’t seen what a terrible driver I am…

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  5. by Erin @ Loop Looks on February 27, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    Have fun! I want to hear all about it. And you’d better wear a tiny hat.

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    Kelsey Reply:
    February 27th, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    YAY! Duh.

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  6. by Cate on February 27, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    I need to do one of these Muddy Monk races this year! It looks like you always have a great time.

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  7. by kilax on February 28, 2013 at 11:22 am

    Yay! LOVE Muddy Monk! Are you doing the Double Down or is that too long?

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  8. by gingerfoxxx on February 28, 2013 at 11:42 am

    Yay! I can’t wait to do some of the muddy monk races this year. Drinking beer in the woods is what all the cook kids do. At least thats what they did in Rockford :)

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  9. by Diana @ Veggienextdoor on February 28, 2013 at 6:00 pm

    Thanks for sharing this Kelsey! My fiancé just started running and I think a Muddy Monk would make a perfect (and fun!!) first-race for him, and the perfect way for me to get back into running too!

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  10. by luv what you do on March 2, 2013 at 2:21 pm

    I’ve never heard of a Muddy Monk run but that looks like a blast. I am all for exciting races and post race beers. I love that 312 after the Shamrock Shuffle : )

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