18 min

Maureen does a Tough Mudder. Don't you just love that name? The way it sounds? Tough Mudder.

Ok, so what is a Tough Mudder? It's a national phenomenon now for some time where people challenge themselves with an obstacle course. And yes, the obstacles are "tough" and some involve mud.

Maureen hits the podcast after teaching a 6:30 AM Bikram hot yoga class and munching on breakfast tells a hilarious story about the legacy of tough mudding she discovers. Worth a listen.

Doing hard things with other humans is a way to thrive. In Tough Mudder competitions you help fellow contestants. People face their fears. You see another person do it, and think: hey, I can do that. The competition builds confidence and resilience. Maybe you can do a certain obstacle this time, maybe you can do it next time.

It's a competition that embraces Maureen's website and program, which she calls "Landscapes for Learning."

Tough Mudders are special landscapes for learning, but everyday is also a landscape for learning.

Enjoy Maureen's success and description of this competition.

What landscape for learning are you traveling these days? Oh wait, you're reading this! Good for you! Booooo yaaaaa!