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Mud Factor is Tomorrow, Time to Get Dirty!

Stu Allen — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 22:50:37 +0000

Tomorrow is D-Day. Dirt rules! You’ll be wearing plenty of it if you join us for Mud Factor tomorrow at Baja Acres on Birch Run Road in Millington. Mud Factor is a national 5k obstacle race featuring plenty of mud to crawl through, jump over and slide on. After the run, you can hose the [...]

Mud Factor is Saturday, Are You Ready?

Stu Allen — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:18:37 +0000

Mud Factor is almost here. I visited Baja Acres on Birch Run Road in Millington this morning to take a sneak peek, and I gotta tell you that I am excited for the big event on Saturday. Online registration is now closed, but you can sign up in person on Saturday. Mud Factor is a [...]

Five Things NOT To Do At 'Mud Factor'

J. Patrick — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:47:39 +0000

Mud Factor is coming this Saturday. The Cars 108 “Wave” kicks off at 10am. If you’ve signed up and are preparing yourself to get in the mud, here are five things NOT to do. 1. Don’t wear shoes that will come off in the mud. Try and wear shoes that you can keep on your [...]

Shelia Allen (Mrs. Stu) Runs 22 Hours Before Elements at Mohican 100 Get the Best of Her

Stu Allen — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:41:09 +0000

This was my wife’s second attempt at running 100 miles. Last year, she and Jeff Lewis of Otisville, and Peter Healey of Fenton made it to the 60 mile mark of this challenging trail race in central Ohio. Shelia would surpass that distance this time. After a fairly cool start at 5 am, the temperatures [...]

Get Muddy! Save Money! Here's How to Save $20 on Mud Factor

Stu Allen — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 22:06:49 +0000

Cars 108 is proud to be a part of Mud Factor, a national obstacle mud running series coming to Millington's Baja Acres on June 30th. Join us for the Cars 108 wave which takes off at 10am and we can save you $20 on your entry fee.

National Running Day is Tomorrow. How Far Will You Go?

Stu Allen — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 21:17:17 +0000

As most of you already know, I'm a runner. It wasn't always that way. I started in my late 30's to lose the jelly roll that was forming around my midsection. My first running adventures were not pretty. Old people, pregnant women pushing strollers, and toddlers would routinely leave me in their dust at local 5k runs.

How I Get Ready for Mud Factor

Stu Allen — Tue, 29 May 2012 12:59:34 +0000

One thing I have learned over the years as a trail runner is to NEVER underestimate the difficulty of a run. Once you start your decent down that slippery slope, trouble is sure to find you. With Mud Factor about a month away, you would be wise to heed my advice. I don’t say [...]

Mud Factor Tip: How to NOT Lose Your Shoe

Stu Allen — Mon, 14 May 2012 03:22:46 +0000

The excitement is building for Mud Factor, the national mud obstacle footrace that takes place June 30th at Baja Acres in Millington. As someone with several years of experience in running on trails and off-trail, keeping your shoes on is kind of important.

Mudders Day 2012, How I Helped My Mom and Prepped for Mud Factor

Stu Allen — Mon, 14 May 2012 02:59:18 +0000

Today was Mother’s Day, so I spent the day helping my Mom do some yard work. I also got in some crucial Mud Factor training in at the same time. Mud Factor is a national obstacle run which will take place at Millington’s Baja Acres on June 30th. It’s 5k (3.1 miles) of motocross trail, [...]

What is Mud Factor?

Tim Gray — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:36:49 +0000

We’ve been receiving a ton of questions asking, ‘What exactly is Mud Factor?’ Is it a race or just for fun? Why is it called ‘hardcore’? Let us help you out and answer a few of these intriguing questions. Mud Factor is coming to Mid-Michigan on June 30th at Baja Acres in Millington and many [...]