Welcome to Tough Mudder, a hard core obstacle race designed to test your all around strength, stamina, and mental grit. It isn’t just an event, it’s a calling. The Tough Mudder 15k in Columbus, Indiana was August 2, 2025.
I ran this race with a group of my coworkers. We woke up super early to make the 2 hour drive from Dayton, Ohio to Columbus, Indiana.
Of all the races I have done, this is the race I was the most nervous about because the obstacles looked intimidating. However, I decided to push myself outside of my comfort zone and I had an absolute blast.
My favorite obstacle was the cage crawl. Pulling yourself across a pit of water underneath the cage with only inches to breathe might make you panic, especially when the cage suddenly dips under water. But I was proud of myself for facing my fear and completing this event. Something that originally made me nervous ended up being a lot of fun.
I also enjoyed the Mud Crawl, because you are never too old to play in the mud.
I finished 20 out of 23 obstacles in 2:40. Finishers received a Mudder Nation T-shirt, the Tough Mudder Headband, and a Medal. First time finishers earned the orange headband, but can earn other colors upon completing additional events.
I can’t wait to finish my next Tough Mudder and earn the green head band.
Run Cari 