MUD RUNS FOR BEGINNERS OVERVIEW OF MUD RUNS Mud Runs are the ultimate combination of physical fitness activities, obstacle courses, and a lot of mud. Runners should expect to climb, roll, throw, jump, lift, and crawl...

HOW TO PREPARE FOR A MUD RUN WHAT ARE MUD RUNS? Mud runs are fun fitness activities that use obstacle courses and a lot of mud. These courses offer a variety of obstacles and challenges like running, climbing,...

WHAT TO WEAR TO A MUD RUN WHAT ARE MUD RUNS? Mud Runs can be a fun family weekend activity or a challenging athletic event. All mud runs will incorporate mud as a prominent feature of the race, but the obstacles and...

Growing kids often get hungry between meals or when they are home with nothing to do during the Coronavirus quarantine. However, many packaged snacks for kids are extremely unhealthy. They’re often full of refined...

INDOOR EXERCISE FOR KIDS With tons of school closures throughout PA, NY, NJ and MA, parents are trying to find ways to keep their kids occupied and active. Although outdoor play is limited, there are many creative...

All kids need to eat balanced meals and have a healthy diet. But should that balance change for kids who want to run in a kids mud run? Kids need to eat the right amount and mix of foods to support that higher level of...

From how to diagnose the common running injury to how to prevent it from happening again during a kids mud run, these expert tips will help you deal and heal. If you’ve ever had them, then you know they’re the pits....

One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to exercise more, and it’s a good goal for kids as well as parents. Adding more exercise to your student’s routine is an effective way to keep him or her active during...

Only one in three children are physically active every day. Here are some ways to coax your kids away from the couch. In a world full of ever-changing technology and packed schedules for both parents and kids, good...

Simple stretches should be a regular part of kids’ physical activity routine. Before or after a kids mud run or a kids obstacle race, before bed, or anytime your child’s muscles feel tense or tight, encourage her to...

Mud running is a culture all its own. Planning on wearing a cotton T-shirt to your mud run? Have you stocked up on compression gear? Don’t worry; you’ll have everything you need from our list of things only a hard-core...

Exercise benefits anyone at any age, but it’s worth noting that turning it into a habit in your formative years paves the way for a better and healthier future. Here on Your First Mud Run, we believe that it’s a...