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Visit www.readinga- for thousands of books and materials.www.readinga-Writing and ArtWould you like to participate in a mud run?Why or why not?Write a persuasive essay explaining your point of view.Use details from the book to support your answer.MathCreate a detailed map of your own mud run course on a poster.Describe the different parts of the course to a partner or your class.ConnectionsLEVELED BOOK PJMPWritten by Keith and Sarah KortemartinMud RunsA Reading AZ Level P Leveled BookWord Count:752MudRuns MudRuns Mud RunsLevel P Leveled Book Learning AZWritten by Keith and Sarah KortemartinAll rights reserved.www.readinga-Photo Credits:Front cover:James Southers/Alamy;back cover:Ryan McVay/Photodisc/Thinkstock;title page,page 15:Sean_Gao/iStock Editorial/Thinkstock;page 4:Susan Sheldon/D;page 5:Rebecca Cook/Reuters/Landov;page 6:Butch Comegys/The Scranton Times&Tribune/AP Images;pages 7(top),8(bottom):Jessica Rinaldi/Reuters/Landov;page 7(bottom):B Christopher/Alamy;page 8(top):leekris/123RF;page 9:Brian Snyder/Reuters/Landov;page 10:WENN Ltd/Alamy;page 11:Russell Ensley/123RF;page 12(top):Andy Colwell/Erie Times-News/AP Images;page 12(bottom):Britta Pedersen/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images;page 13:Tracy King/D;page 14:David Martin-Warr/Demotix/CorbisMud RunsCorrelationLEVEL PM2828Fountas&PinnellReading RecoveryDRAwww.readinga-Written by Keith and Sarah KortemartinWhy do people participate in mud runs?Focus QuestionadventureathletescourseobstaclesthemedzombiesWords to Know34Table of ContentsA Messy Race .4They Dont Make It Easy .6Monsters in the Mud .9Run in a Costume .10Race as a Team .11Running for Fun .12Just for Kids .13Glossary .16A Messy RaceImagine that youre running an outdoor race.Other runners are ahead of you and behind you.Everybody is tired,sweaty,and completely covered in mud.Youve spent the whole race crawling,running,and climbing through mud,and youre having the time of your life.Welcome to the mud run!Mud runs are exactly what they sound like:races run through mud.People have been running in mud runs for about thirty years in the United States.In recent years,these runs have become incredibly popular with both children and adults.Whats in a Mud Run Course?Kids run in the Mudathlon race in Indiana.pondlog crossingcaterpillar crawltire scramblecargo net climbwater slidecrawl under walltunnel crawlmud pithay mountainMud Runs Level P34Table of ContentsA Messy Race .4They Dont Make It Easy .6Monsters in the Mud .9Run in a Costume .10Race as a Team .11Running for Fun .12Just for Kids .13Glossary .16A Messy RaceImagine that youre running an outdoor race.Other runners are ahead of you and behind you.Everybody is tired,sweaty,and completely covered in mud.Youve spent the whole race crawling,running,and climbing through mud,and youre having the time of your life.Welcome to the mud run!Mud runs are exactly what they sound like:races run through mud.People have been running in mud runs for about thirty years in the United States.In recent years,these runs have become incredibly popular with both children and adults.Whats in a Mud Run Course?Kids run in the Mudathlon race in Indiana.pondlog crossingcaterpillar crawltire scramblecargo net climbwater slidecrawl under walltunnel crawlmud pithay mountainMud Runs Level P56Today,mud runs happen all over the country,and every mud run is a little different.Some are competitive races with professional athletes.Others are just for fun.Some are for children only,and others allow whole families to run together.All mud runs have two things in common,though.First,no matter which mud run you choose,you will get great exercise.Second,when you race in a mud run,you will get very,very dirty!They Dont Make It EasyRunning through mud isnt easy.The mud sticks to your shoes and slows you down,so you have to work hard to move forward.Race organizers know this,and they use mud to create fitness challenges.Somebody has to be the first one to fall in the mud.A woman is covered in mud as she competes in the Dirty Girl Mud Run in Scranton,Pennsylvania.Mud Runs Level P56Today,mud runs happen all over the country,and every mud run is a little different.Some are competitive races with professional athletes.Others are just for fun.Some are for children only,and others allow whole families to run together.All mud runs have two things in common,though.First,no matter which mud run you choose,you will get great exercise.Second,when you race in a mud run,you will get very,very dirty!They Dont Make It EasyRunning through mud isnt easy.The mud sticks to your shoes and slows you down,so you have to work hard to move forward.Race organizers know this,and they use mud to create fitness challenges.Somebody has to be the first one to fall in the mud.A woman is covered in mud as she competes in the Dirty Girl Mud Run in Scranton,Pennsylvania.Mud Runs Level P78Mud isnt the only challenge racers face,though.In a mud run,you will also need to be strong,brave,and willing to get dirty to deal with certain obstacles.Youll need arm strength to scramble over cargo nets and climbing walls.Youll need patience and good attention to get past challenges like the balance beam.“Crawls”(like the bear crawl,caterpillar crawl,and crab crawl)will work just about every muscle in your body.Youll need to get right down into the mud to do the crawls or slither through tunnels.And some obstacles test your bravery.You might slide down a steep hill into water,cross a river,or even jump over fire!For this reason,training for mud runs requires many different kinds of exercise.Some of the more difficult courses require racers to hang upside down from ropes or to swing across monkey bars.Theres no way to do crawls without getting muddy.Mud Runs Level P78Mud isnt the only challenge racers face,though.In a mud run,you will also need to be strong,brave,and willing to get dirty to deal with certain obstacles.Youll need arm strength to scramble over cargo nets and climbing walls.Youll need patience and good attention to get past challenges like the balance beam.“Crawls”(like the bear crawl,caterpillar crawl,and crab crawl)will work just about every muscle in your body.Youll need to get right down into the mud to do the crawls or slither through tunnels.And some obstacles test your bravery.You might slide down a steep hill into water,cross a river,or even jump over fire!For this reason,training for mud runs requires many different kinds of exercise.Some of the more difficult courses require racers to hang upside down from ropes or to swing across monkey bars.Theres no way to do crawls without getting muddy.Mud Runs Level P910Monsters in the MudWhat would happen if you combined mud,obstacles .and zombies?A“themed”mud run might do just that!In a zombie-themed mud run,for example,racers have to outsmart and outrun people dressed as zombies.The zombie-themed race Run for Your Lives gives racers two choices.They can choose to be hunted by zombies or become zombies themselves and chase other racers through the course.Which would you rather be?Run in a CostumeNot every mud run has a theme,but runners often dress up in costumes just for fun.You might dress up as a nurse,a superhero,or your grandma for your mud run.The only limit is your imagination!Dont forget to pose for pictures before and after the race.The two sets of photos will look very,very different.Costumes get completely covered in mud,and most costumes also get torn or even ruined during the race.Its all part of the fun.A racer is surrounded by“zombies”during a Run for Your Lives race held in Massachusetts.A group of costumed racers jump over a fire obstacle while competing in a Warrior Dash mud run.Mud Runs Level P910Monsters in the MudWhat would happen if you combined mud,obstacles .and zombies?A“themed”mud run might do just that!In a zombie-themed mud run,for example,racers have to outsmart and outrun people dressed as zombies.The zombie-themed race Run for Your Lives gives racers two choices.They can choose to be hunted by zombies or become zombies themselves and chase other racers through the course.Which would you rather be?Run in a CostumeNot every mud run has a theme,but runners often dress up in costumes just for fun.You might dress up as a nurse,a superhero,or your grandma for your mud run.The only limit is your imagination!Dont forget to pose for pictures before and after the race.The two sets of photos will look very,very different.Costumes get completely covered in mud,and most costumes also get torn or even ruined during the race.Its all part of the fun.A racer is surrounded by“zombies”during a Run for Your Lives race held in Massachusetts.A group of costumed racers jump over a fire obstacle while competing in a Warrior Dash mud run.Mud Runs Level P1112Race as a TeamIf you dont want to race alone,you can team up with family members or friends to complete a mud run.Your team members might do a caterpillar crawl or a tunnel slither as a relay.Or you might work together as a team to help each other deal with an obstacle.For example,some races force teams to push and pull each other up and over a wall covered in slippery mud.Mud runs are challenging,and teamwork can help everyone have a good time.Running for FunYou dont have to be a professional athlete to race in a mud run.There is a race for every age and fitness level.A team of women compete in a women-only race in Georgia.Racers start off clean(top),but they dont stay that way for long(bottom).Mud Runs Level P1112Race as a TeamIf you dont want to race alone,you can team up with family members or friends to complete a mud run.Your team members might do a caterpillar crawl or a tunnel slither as a relay.Or you might work together as a team to help each other deal with an obstacle.For example,some races force teams to push and pull each other up and over a wall covered in slippery mud.Mud runs are challenging,and teamwork can help everyone have a good time.Running for FunYou dont have to be a professional athlete to race in a mud run.There is a race for every age and fitness level.A team of women compete in a women-only race in Georgia.Racers start off clean(top),but they dont stay that way for long(bottom).Mud Runs Level P1314Just for KidsSome mud runs offer courses for children as young as three.The youngest children usually start the race first,followed by older children and then adults.The childrens races are shorter,but they have obstacles,mud,and lots of adventure,just like the adult courses.You might climb a kid-sized wall or wiggle through a kid-sized tunnel on your way to the finish.Whichever run you choose,youre in for a good time!Children sometimes have so much fun on these courses that they run them two or three times.Youre near the end of your first mud run.Youre running for the finish whensquelchyou step into a huge pool of wet,sticky mud.The mud sucks at your shoes and sticks to your clothes,but you power through it.You cross the finish line,and though youre not wearing a costume today,you feel like a superhero.A Good Racing CostumeIf you decide to dress up in a costume for your mud run,remember that some costumes work a lot better for racing than others.Any decorations that stick out from your body(like fairy wings or swords)are likely to get in your way once the race begins.A young boy goes over an obstacle while running the Dirty Dash in Boise,Idaho.A man celebrates after finishing the Superhero Scramble in Miami,Florida.Mud Runs Level P1314Just for KidsSome mud runs offer courses for children as young as three.The youngest children usually start the race first,followed by older children and then adults.The childrens races are shorter,but they have obstacles,mud,and lots of adventure,just like the adult courses.You might climb a kid-sized wall or wiggle through a kid-sized tunnel on your way to the finish.Whichever run you choose,youre in for a good time!Children sometimes have so much fun on these courses that they run them two or three times.Youre near the end of your first mud run.Youre running for the finish whensquelchyou step into a huge pool of wet,sticky mud.The mud sucks at your shoes and sticks to your clothes,but you power through it.You cross the finish line,and though youre not wearing a costume today,you feel like a superhero.A Good Racing CostumeIf you decide to dress up in a costume for your mud run,remember that some costumes work a lot better for racing than others.Any decorations that stick out from your body(like fairy wings or swords)are likely to get in your way once the race begins.A young boy goes over an obstacle while running the Dirty Dash in Boise,Idaho.A man celebrates after finishing the Superhero Scramble in Miami,Florida.Mud Runs Level P1516Glossaryadventure(n.)an unusual or exciting experience(p.13)athletes(n.)people trained in sports,games,or other activities that require strength,speed,and skill(p.5)course(n.)a path made for racers to compete on(p.9)obstacles(n.)things that get in the way,making moving forward hard(p.7)themed(adj.)having a style based on a certain subject or idea(p.9)zombies(n.)imaginary monsters that are dead bodies that move(p.9)Top Tips for Mud Runs Wear old,comfortable clothes.Bring something warm because you WILL get wet and muddy.Youll need boots or trail-running shoes,not sneakers,because they grip the mud better.Most races dont allow you to wear cleats,though.Try not to wear cotton(jeans or T-shirts),because cotton is very cold when its wet.Try not to wear pants with pockets or any loose-fitting clothing.The mud will get into your clothes and weigh you down.Drink lots and lots of water.Leave valuables at home.Most of all,have fun!Mud Runs Level P1516Glossaryadventure(n.)an unusual or exciting experience(p.13)athletes(n.)people trained in sports,games,or other activities that require strength,speed,and skill(p.5)course(n.)a path made for racers to compete on(p.9)obstacles(n.)things that get in the way,making moving forward hard(p.7)themed(adj.)having a style based on a certain subject or idea(p.9)zombies(n.)imaginary monsters that are dead bodies that move(p.9)Top Tips for Mud Runs Wear old,comfortable clothes.Bring something warm because you WILL get wet and muddy.Youll need boots or trail-running shoes,not sneakers,because they grip the mud better.Most races dont allow you to wear cleats,though.Try not to wear cotton(jeans or T-shirts),because cotton is very cold when its wet.Try not to wear pants with pockets or any loose-fitting clothing.The mud will get into your clothes and weigh you down.Drink lots and lots of water.Leave valuables at home.Most of all,have fun!Mud Runs Level PMud RunsLevel P Leveled Book Learning AZWritten by Keith and Sarah KortemartinAll rights reserved.www.readinga-Photo Credits:Front cover:James Southers/Alamy;back cover:Ryan McVay/Photodisc/Thinkstock;title page,page 15:Sean_Gao/iStock Editorial/Thinkstock;page 4:Susan Sheldon/D;page 5:Rebecca Cook/Reuters/Landov;page 6:Butch Comegys/The Scranton Times&Tribune/AP Imag
