Nuclear Rush 2022

After 2 years of delays due to Covid me and the boys finally got to complete the 7k Nuclear Rush race yesterday. This was the first time the boys had attempted the adult course (instead of the Rookie children's course) and as they were under 15 I had to run with them. I didn't really want to fork out the £72 for my entry especially as I still had some injuries from Crossfit, however I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed the day.

We were blessed with beautiful 20+ degree weather and despite the recent dry conditions, there was absolutely no shortage of mud as you can see from the pictures. Unfortunately there is not many pics of Joshua as he hung back with his mates Tom and Luca. Brandon wanted to go off at a faster pace and so I stayed with him to make sure he was ok. To be honest we both helped each other around the course and it was a bit f a team effort.

Some of the obstacles were really impressive and very challenging. I think Brandon managed all of them except the really tall climbing wall (which his legs weren't long enough for) and then the final wall ramp. I missed this one as well as I was very worried about my calf muscle which was feeling delicate even before the event and had definitely got agitated further during the day.

Anyway we had really good fun and go absolutely caked in mud - certainly a very well earnt medal for the collection.

First time for the boys on the adult Nuclear Rush course.

Glorious sunshine. Luckily we had a 10:20 start time so it wasn't super hot.

Me and the boys all clean and keen before the start.

This obstacle was pretty daunting as it was about 20ft up in the air.

Loads of water slides to clean off some of the mud.

Rare picture of Josh and Brandon as B wanted to go off quicker so we left Josh behind.

Brandon after coming out of the mud pit. I tried to clean my camera as much as possible before taking this piccy.

Lots of rope pulls throughout the course to pull yourself up ramps or out of swampy waters.

Some of the water was pretty deep, but nice and cool on such a hot day.

In the background is the big water slide which is so much fun.

Trying to get traction in the mud.

The zip wire may not look high, but it was fun. Josh slipped off and landed in the safety net and had to swim across the lake!

A 15ft jump in to a lake below.

Quick selfie whilst I wait for Brandon on an obstacle.

In the fun zone me and Brandon were throwing foam and buckets of water at each other.

Good balance by Brandon.

Luckily neither of us fell off this wall in to the green water below.

One of the many climbing obstacles. Brandon's arms were sore the day after.

Some challenging terrain to negotiate.

Commando crawling under a cargo net whilst being sprayed with cold water.

Despite the recent dry weather, there was no shortage of mud.

Brandon on one of the smaller climbing walls.

The mud starts to sap your strength after a while.

Looks so easy, but we were both all over the place on this one.

Without a rope you would have no chance of getting out of here.

Crawling through the water tunnels.

More slippery mud climbs.

Brandon did well as he isn't the strongest with his upper body.

Joshua on the sandbag carry.

Me and Brandon near the end and still smiling.

Love mud, we did it. Very well earnt medals.

About 20 mins later Joshua crosses the finish line.

Not sure Josh loves zip lining as he fell off in to the safety net!