You have passed the test. You got your ass handed too you and you loved it. You are a true MTBer.

I'll echo the comment on Egg Beaters and Time pedals. They do well in mud, I run Egg Beater mallets as I like to be able to ride the bike without MTB shoes occasionally.

I do have one caution for you though. If things are THAT muddy it's a telling sign that you should not be on the trail. This is another test to see if you are a trail steward and whether you can control your addiction long enough so you can ride without doing damage. I like the fact that my Egg Beaters can still clip in through the mud, but that capability is only targeted at "swampy" areas in trails that practically never dry.