Perhaps you’re asking, “What the heck is a mud run and what
is LoziLu?” Let’s tackle the first part of that question. A mud run is a
military style, mud-covered obstacle course, usually between 5 and 10
kilometers in length. As for LoziLu (pronounced LoosyLoo), they are women
specific 5k mud runs that raise funds to help young patients with leukemia and
lymphoma via Leukemia Ironman Fundraiser for Eric (L.I.F.E.).
Founded in October
2011 by Lauren (Lozi) & Brodie Birkel and Luisa (Lu) & Francis Donovan,
all of who have roots in competitive triathlon, with multiple Ironman
Triathlons completed, their endeavor was to create an event that would be both
a non-intimidating athletic experience, to get the nation moving toward
fitness, while raising funds for an amazing cause. Competing in a Women’s MudRun requires only a pair of shoes, a mud-ready outfit and the desire to have a
great time.
On March 30th, 2012 the LoziLu Women’s Mud Run series
launched in Phoenix with 1300 women participating. Since then LoziLu has
entertained Jacksonville, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Boston, Washington DC, and
Chicago, with Austin finishing up the 2012 season. For the 2013 season, runs
have already taken place in Phoenix, Los Angeles and Dallas/Ft. Worth. But
there are plenty of mud runs left for 2013, the biggest of which may very well
be the July 20 LoziLu Women’s Mud Run in Washington D.C.
2013 Mud Run Roster:
- Phoenix, AZ - 2/23/2013
- Los Angeles - 3/23/2013
- Dallas/Ft. Worth - 3/30/2013
- Jacksonville, FL - 4/27/2013
- Charlotte, NC - 5/11/2013
- Chicagoland - 5/18/2013
- Twin Cities, MN - 6/22/2013
- Milwaukee, WI - 6/29/2013
- Washington DC - 7/20/2013
- New England - 7/27/2013
- St. Louis, MO - 8/17/2013
- Austin, TX - 9/21/2013
The runs are open to females 13 or older, which makes for
the perfect mother/daughter day of fitness, as well as an opportunity for an
awesome girls day out with your besties. Individual and team registration is
$49.00 (military $44.00) and a $5.00 discount on registration will given for
those that use the code MANIPEDI. For more information about the LoziLu Women’s
Mud Runs or to register, please visit lozilu.
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