
#OCRKIT RACK ZIP#
The Death Slide and Zip Wire are obviously up there and the half pipe at the very end. But again, once I got out the other side I felt like a warrior! I think my worst obstacle was Ebenezer, purely because it stinks and is slimy mud so you’re waist deep in mud and slipping in every direction trying you’re best not to get you face submerged for the fear it tastes as bad as it stinks. You get a sense of achievement of completing an obstacle you arrive at and think ‘there’s no way I can do that’. It’s a real community and everyone wants everyone else to do well. The marshals find a way for you to do everything and even the other runners help you out with tips and a leg up here and a pull over there. The muddier the better – you just have to embrace the mud.Ī couple of the obstacles were daunting due to being vertically challenged at 5ft 2” but where there’s a will, there’s a way. I just threw myself into everything – literally. She didn’t realise it would be so muddy and wet, but that for me was one of the best bits. I ran the course with my bestie, who to be honest was not a fan. I was a little nervous to start with, wondering if I would be able to do everything and complete the whole 12km course but all the marshals were so supportive and encouraging and guided you through all the obstacles – even the cameraman, Tony, was enticing people to get involved! From the moment I got there until I got back in my car (was actually still buzzing when I went to bed). I had the BEST day ever at Nuclear Races at the weekend. let’s just say my sisters friend gave it a go but in future she may spectate – she had not appreciated how much mud and water there would be (this is Nuclear and their slogan is Love Mud).even once my sister got home she messaged me to say she was still buzzing – honestly she loved it and would go back without a second thought.my sister is small (but mighty) and very much has the attitude to give it a go and so that is what she did.there was a group of six of them who ran together and they agreed that this is about the fun and that doing the course together would be their preference rather than alone – there are people who race solo but for them this was a fun experience and the group helped.They did the 12km course for Rush and here is what they thought: She has 3 children but continues to manage a netball team for the county, whilst still training and playing herself, she walks a lot, runs and is competitive! Her friend has 5 children and is also very active, again with netball, the gym and lots of walking. I should start by saying my sister was always the sporty child in our house growing up and still is in her adult life.
