Julie Ha-Keppner posted this fantastic video on YouTube. This storm came from absolutely nowhere and 15 to 20 mph winds on a desert mountain, with absolutely no wind shields, felt like gusts of 40 to 50 mph or more. I know many mudders were lamenting missing the cold from Englishtown, NJ, but this sandstorm really added a special something to the race. I am not sure what that something was just yet, but it dramatically changed things for many mudders. I had heard at one point that a third of the field had pulled out - not a confirmed statistic my any means. I know I personally watched many videos where mudders said this storm alone made them pack it in for the night. Our faces were completely sandblasted by the morning hours - my two best purchases for this race - handkerchiefs and a wind breaker - saved me without a doubt.
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