7/20/14 - It appears playing in the mud never gets old as long as it is for a good cause. Athletes from all over Southeast Michigan ventured over and under, through mud, water and even an amped up obstacle course during the second annual Forge Through Hell on Saturday. About 200 extreme challenge enthusiasts entered the 5-K at Hell Survivors in Pinckney to raise money for the Arthritis Foundation of Michigan. Mary Sue Lanigan, Development Director for the Arthritis Foundation of Michigan, tells WHMI there were ten obstacles on the course. One called the over under is used in Marine training. Lanigan said, âthere are many mud runs across the state, but this one is hard.â The course had teams and individuals swinging on ropes, zip lining, running up and down hills, and wading through murky water. The event proved to be demanding for Michele Mischley of Ada, Michigan. Mischley completed 7 out of 10 challenges. She forged for her daughter Victoria, who has battled Arthritis since she was five years old. Mischley said, if she can go through what she goes through without complaining, she can complete the Forge Through Hell. Last year, only about 50 people participated. The turnout for this year has more than tripled that number. Information about the Forge Through Hell can be found by visiting the link provided below. (LR)
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