It was a muddy mess at Davis Ranch in Sloughhouse' mud and obstacle run today. Adults, more women than men, were running through muddy water holes, swinging on a rope and landing in water, zipping down a waterslide to land in mud at Tough 'N Dirty's first go at it.

As their website says "We created Tough ‘N Dirty to test your ability to run, climb, jump, crawl, & muscle your way through a mud and obstacle course! As a Tough 'N Dirty competitor you will have to conquer whatever obstacles get in your way and test your all around toughness, strength, stamina, fitness, and mental determination."

It was off to a great start. What more needs said?

Here's what was happening: Image by: Kati Garner

This hole was easy for some, a challenge for others.

Image by: Kati Garner Image by: Kati Garner

Image by: Kati Garner Image by: Kati Garner Image by: Kati Garner Oops at the end of the slide! (Image by: Kati Garner) This chap lost and found his shoe several times in the mud at the end of the slide. (Image by: Kati Garner) Climbing out of the hell-hole of mud at end of waterslide. (Image by: Kati Garner) Image by: Kati Garner Image by: Kati Garner Image by: Kati Garner The good ole mud crawl. (Image by: Kati Garner) Swing like Tarzan. (Image by: Kati Garner) Image by: Kati Garner Image by: Kati Garner Image by: Kati Garner Image by: Kati Garner Image by: Kati Garner Image by: Kati Garner Image by: Kati Garner Tough N' Dirty donated a portion of the entry proceeds to Sacramento Children's Home, Elk Grove Food Bank and local teen centers.

Mark your calendar for next year!