Dirty Dozen Races 12K & 6K, London South, 18 April 2015

Time for another round of muddy mayhem.  This time the 12K & 6K races took part on the same day, which made for a pretty hectic schedule.  The course was substantially different this time, and some of the changes weren't for the better (IMHO).  Most disappointed by the omission of the obstactle I liked best - the Fire Fly.  The new layout made it difficult to get to various of the obstacles and some I managed not to find at all.  But it was still a fun day, if made troublesome by the harsh glare of the sun.

Dirty Dozen Races 2015, London South (1039 pics)

Dirty Dozen Races 18K & 6K, London South, September 2014

More muddy mayhem from the second day of the Dirty Dozen Races weekend.
Dirty Dozen Races 18K & 6K, London South (999 pics)

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Dirty Dozen Races 12K, London South, September 2014

Assorted action from day 1 of the Dirty Dozen OCR weekend at Paddock Wood.


Dirty Dozen Races 12K, London South (905 pics)

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Beat The Bog spring 2014, Preston Court nr Canterbury

After the February event had to be cancelled owing to severe flooding following the ceaseless rain of winter, the bog once again paid host to a motley crew of muddy obstacle fans.  As before, I was unable to get round many of the obstacles, largely due to the layout of course - you just can't cut across from one side to the other because of dykes and waterways.

But still enjoyed what I did see nonetheless, especially the zap trap (it probably has an official name - that bit where people are electrocuted hahahahaha).  Got a bit too close to the action and when one poor sod got zapped, down he went and splattered mud all over me, much to the amusement of the nearby spectators ;)

The light was much better this time, after the abysmal virtual darkness of the previous BTB in November - but I still didn't manage anywhere near the kind of standard I hope for from my snaps.  Maybe it'll be third time lucky.  Meanwhile, here are some mainly mediocre pics.

Beat The Bog spring 2014 (507 pics)

London South Dirty Dash 6K OCR, Paddock Wood, April 2014

As if I hadn't had quite enough muddy joy for one weekend, the Dirty Dash followed on the Sunday.  No sign of the sun this time but it's somehow more fitting for a mud race to take place in damp conditions ;)  Smaller field, as expected, but still a very good turnout.  This time I found several of the obstacles I'd missed the previous day.  Another crowd of good natured loonies took to the course with great gusto.  Absolutely loved it myself.  Am looking forward to the next mud race within travelling distance ;)

Dirty Dash 6K OCR 2014, Paddock Wood (624 pics)

London South Dirty Dozen 12K OCR, Paddock Wood, April 2014

Was nice to do another mud race.  Unlike Beat the Bog, there was actually a bit of half decent light this time ;)  Several hundred complete maniacs/brave souls took to the mud and endured/enjoyed 12km of slippery obstacle course madness.  Absolutely loved it myself - though I wouldn't fancy having a go as a competitor ;)  Not easy getting half decent shots from the cheap seats.  But it was just fun to run about snapping assorted filthy runners and they battled round the course.

Dirty Dozen 12K 2014, Paddock Wood (617 pics)