Agoura teams dominate Mud Run

MR. CLEAN- The Agoura High School teams, comprised of cross country runners, show off their squeaky clean physiques before wallowing in the mud at the recent Camp Pendleton Mud Run in San Diego. From left, Aaron Argiso, Eric Schwartz, Adam Brosh, Perry Casey, Ben Wolhaupter, Brandon Severson, Max Byer, Bryan Quintanilla, Evan Fehler and Cameron Thomas. Two teams comprising five Agoura High School cross country runners each recently competed in the Civilian Men's Team Division of the 2008 Camp Pendleton Mud Run, a 10K run and obstacle course held in San Diego at the Marine base.

The upperclassmen team Mud Studs finished first with a time of 50:27. Evan Fehler was the captain. Runners included Adam Brosh, Perry Casey, Brandon Severson and Cameron Thomas.

The Aquamen underclassmen team finished third with a time of 51:55. The captain was Bryan Quintanilla. Team members were Aaron Argiso, Max Byer, Eric Schwartz and Ben Wolhaupter.

During the Mud Run, contestants run through such obstacles as waist-deep rivers, tires, mud pits, and tunnels, as well as climb 6-foot walls and crawl under flags. Runners are also periodically sprayed with fire hoses during the race.

SLOGGING THROUGH- A team member makes his way through the muck at one of the several obstacles in the race. The competition drew more than 4,000 participants from all over the United States. The five-person teams must finish the race as a team with interlocking arms.