I was given these warnings: You're going to be filthy. Your clothes and sneakers are going to weigh you down. You will feel it in your forearms, fingers and all of your leg muscles. I'm not a freakish ...

I noticed a distinct earthy tone, with hints of grass and sand and maybe a bit of gravel. Then I spit out my mouthful of mud. Two weekends ago, three girlfriends and I got together for the Dirty Girl ...