February 8, 2018 · mccsokinawa.com
Camp Hansen Mud Run
No Pain, No Gain
Sarah Head, Roderica Mathis
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he Camp Hansen World Famous Mud Run, the dirtiest, clean fun you can have on the island, will be happening on Sunday, April 15 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Camp Hansen Parade Deck. Adults can compete in 5K or 10K competitive or fun runs either as individuals or in 3-person teams. Both 5K and 10K courses feature grueling hills, trails, valleys, gravel and, of course, some of the longest and muddiest mud pits to test the mightiest. While the adults are getting down and dirty in the mud, the kids can have some clean and safe fun on the 1K Kid’s Challenge and the 3K Kids Fun Run. Their challenge will be running through a water-filled obstacle course minus the mud. The kids will jump, climb, duck under and run through obstacles like a wall climb, cargo nets, hurdles and beams—all handcrafted and donated by the Single Marine Program. They'll also face inflatable obstacle challenges. This course features a grass terrain with no pavement or rocks. The 1K Kid’s
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Challenge is open to ages 5 to 8 and the 3K Kids Fun Run is open to ages 9 to 14. The registration period runs from February 9 to April 13; kids can enter for $10, adults for $35 and teams for $90. Also, the first 350 to register will receive an exclusive Mud Run t-shirt different from standard issue shirts. The 2018 Camp Hansen World Famous Mud Run is sponsored by United Airlines, California Sunshine, Dydo Drinks, ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort, Hotel Moon Beach, Moon Ocean Ginowan Hotel and Residence, Kafuu Resort Fuchaku CondoHotel, Okinawa Grand Mer Resort, Sheraton Okinawa Sunmarina Resort, Red Lobster, BSN Sports, Mattel Toys and Boingo. For more information on this event, call 6453521/3522 (English) or 098-970-3534 (Japanese) or email Semper Fit Athletics at mccsmudrun@okinawa. usmc-mccs.org.
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ike to pick up really heavy things and put them down? Then show off your strength and prove poundfor-pound who's the strongest on Okinawa at the Camp Hansen Powerlifting Competition! If you're a pro, you're well-acquainted with the addiction of stepping onto the lifting platform to compete. If you're a beginner, the best way to improve is by putting yourself on the line. Plus, you'll get an honest critique of your technique that you can use to assess your strengths and weaknesses. You’ll also find that the strength community accepts all comers and is very supportive. (cont. on page 3)
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