It’s great that older people can find activities that keep them occupied and active. They require it to maintain the health of their bodies and minds.Mildred Wilson, also known as “Muddy Mildred,” is a one-of-a-kind grandma who enjoys participating in challenging races at the age of 83.Mildred first participated in the Tough Mudder race in 2019 after seeing her son, Danny, complete the race in Las Vegas.

Danny asked her if she wanted to do it as well, and she said yes, so she went to her doctor for permission and began training at the local YMCA.Her husband, Farrell, and other family and friends showed up on race day to support and cheer her on. She has a special affection for her husband, whom she describes as her staunchest supporter. “Anything I decide to do, he pretty much lets me do,” she said.

Mildred decided to participate in the 2021 Tough Mudder race with her son, Danny, in honor of Farrell, who died in 2020.Mildred participated in the Tough Mudder race in 2022 to raise funds to build a water well in Africa for people who do not have access to clean water. “I saw a video of the water holes some of these people have to get their water from, and it’s heartbreaking,” she said. I just wanted to help, and Tough Mudder allowed me to do so.

“Muddy Mildred also ran in honor of and in support of her daughter-in-law, Tanya, who is battling pancreatic cancer.Mildred and Danny were joined in the previous race for the first time by her niece, Maggie, and her husband, John, and they’re looking forward to doing more of this together in the coming years.In the video below, see how Muddy Mildred won several races at the age of 83.