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I Ran My First Tough Mudder

June 21, 2025June 21, 2025Posted in Health & Fitness
I Ran My First Tough Mudder

Last weekend I conquered my first Tough Mudder 5K. It had been 10 years since my first mud run, a local mud run called Swampfoot 4 Mile. Swampfoot was a military-style obstacle course mud run. With Swampfoot I had so much fun and learned plenty as a first timer that I couldn’t wait to do […]

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My name is Nicole, and I am a mother to 8 year old twin girls Scotlynn & Skylar. I've been on a health and fitness journey since 2013, but even more so since having my twins in 2016.

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This will be my second half marathon, with my first being this spring in Maui. 🌺 Training for the Maui half begins Monday!
I have been waiting almost 6 MONTHS to use this so I have been waiting almost 6 MONTHS to use this sound for this exact purpose. Merry Christmas to me! My first 10 mile run to the tune of Stone Cold Steve Austin. 😆 With the exception of an interval run, this concludes my 10-week “Run Farther” training plan. Next up, half marathon training! 🏃‍♀️ 

#instarunners #newrunner #10milerun #christmasdayrun #xmasrun
Chilliest run yet. 🥶 16°F, felt like 1°, and 16 mp Chilliest run yet. 🥶 16°F, felt like 1°, and 16 mph winds.
This is 3️⃣5️⃣! 🎉 Feeling strong AF after a full b This is 3️⃣5️⃣! 🎉 Feeling strong AF after a full body strength workout to kickstart the day. 💪
Earned a new badge, and it made me chuckle. 😆 Wint Earned a new badge, and it made me chuckle. 😆 Winter has officially arrived here in Michigan! Today’s run was an easy 3.5 miles at a conversational pace in 27°F. Thankfully minimal wind and minimal ice.
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In addition to today’s milestone, this run also included some new experiences:

🔹 I got to use my new hydration vest (Salomon Active Skin 4). It was nice not to have to hold my water bottle.
🔹 I was encouraged to try fueling mid-run for the first time, so I finally had to opportunity to eat NERD CLUSTERS while running (chewing and running is… different lol)
🔹 I also tried SaltSticks electrolyte tabs at the 30 minute mark. Not sure if I should’ve experimented with the Nerd clusters AND the salt tabs in the same run but 🤷‍♀️ 

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This officially commences my 8-week “New to Running” training plan. Next up, a 10K!

#couchto5k #first5k #instarunner #walkforthered
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