Photo By Pfc. Victoria Fairchild | Cpl. Thomas Bricker, combat correspondent and Lance Cpl. Christopher Foster, adjutant...... read more read more
BARSTOW, Calif. - Mud flying, people sliding and scrambling for the finish line can only mean one thing; a well-organized, chaotic mud run.
Seven Marines from Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow participated in the First Veteran Home of California - Barstow 5k Mud Run, at the retirement complex, held on May 12.
The mud run was held at the Veteran’s Home to show appreciation to the Veterans and come together as a community, as well as promoting a healthy lifestyle with physical fitness.
Veterans watched more than 1,000 running participants take their places at the starting line, waiting for the sound of the bell to begin the race. Once started, the runners went through mud and water filled trenches, and were sprayed with gallons of water
provided by the Barstow Fire Department at the event and mud slides.
With the run having a military theme, runners fought their way through 3.1 miles of different obstacles which included stationary tanks, hummers and jeeps alongside 12 different mud pits with tires to trudge through.
“It was a great run to have in Barstow,” said Cpl. Joleen Quitano, a Guam native and base supply administrative clerk aboard MCLB Barstow. “We usually don’t have big events like this and it was good to have everyone come together .”
Different teams were formed throughout the entire
competition; one of the Barstow Marine teams sported
flashy costumes, resembling KISS and became the
most popular team in the run.
“I dressed up as Ace Frehley from KISS with two other Marines,” said Lance Cpl. Christopher Foster, adjutant clerk aboard MCLB Barstow. “We were the most popular group there, it seemed as though we were the only ones actually wearing real costumes.”
It was a really fun race, a lot of people were involved,
said Foster, a 20-year-old Cleveland native.
“There were a lot of people who were there in the
military that were talking with the veterans. It’s great
to see that they have more people around to talk with
and get to know. Sometimes they don’t really have
anyone there, so for this run to be held where so many
vets live, I think it’ s a great honor .”
Plans began in 2012 with Barstow’s Mayor Joe Gomez,
wanting to incorporate volunteers from Barstow
and neighboring cities.
“I want to thank all of the veterans and active duty
military members here,” said Gomez. “Every one of
you does so much for our community .”
Free T-shirts and prize bags were given to each runner
that registered for the race.
| Date Taken: | 05.25.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 05.30.2012 18:48 |
| Story ID: | 89197 |
| Location: | BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA, US |
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