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I did this in Jan 07 and nearly made it all the way round, but after falling off a rope form about 15ft, I got hyperthermia.... Was brilliant fun though, being in water for over an hour is a killer, the electric fence hurts, but it's the water and wading through mud which gets you.
You'll never feel as cold, it's tough to keep moving, you get cramp and it plays on every fear...... but I'm going back.
People did finish, but the x country was shorter this year and this missed out the slaloms which are killer hills you go up and down.
http://www.toughguy.co.uk/Tough%20Guy%202008%20Ind...
T-J-K
You'll never feel as cold, it's tough to keep moving, you get cramp and it plays on every fear...... but I'm going back.
People did finish, but the x country was shorter this year and this missed out the slaloms which are killer hills you go up and down.
http://www.toughguy.co.uk/Tough%20Guy%202008%20Ind...
T-J-K
Edited by The jiffle king on Sunday 3rd February 18:30
ewenm said:
I heard today that no-one finished this year's race... Unconfirmed.
I think what was said was that although people did get to the finish, NOBODY completed every obstacle - there was something stupid like 50 feet of steps you were supposed to somersault down...possibly. Organiser was on Radio 2 (Chris Evans show) last week - sounded absolutely barking.Edited for spilleng mistakes
Edited by tigger1 on Tuesday 5th February 09:39
Perhaps I can provide some insight. I can run a reasonable half marathon sub 1.25, an ok 10k sub 37 mins and can run for 2.5 hours no problem. I have also played football to a reasonable standard and can take knocks and pain.
Tough guy plays on all your fears. I never get cramp.... I did at tough guy. It drains your energy by making you cold and keeping you cold. Your stomach and heart are immersed in water slowing the blood down. Then you have to exert yourself greatly in freezing temperatures. The obstacles look fun on the pictures, they are beasts, and going through the underwater tunnel was terrifying to be honest as there are people everywhere and the water is disgusting.
I loved the excitement of it, the challenge and I failed... I'm back in the summer to challenge myself again and then will be doing next years winter one.... Tough... mentally yes, your senses are disorientated and 600 people got hyperthermia when I did it... oh and 7 broken legs. People cry when they complete the course as they are drained......
The website only has 1/2 the obstacles and they are not what get you, its the cold, the wind, breaking the ice in the water
T-J-K
Forgot to mention that it is just an incredible day. Go along to watch first if you want to, but it puts people off.
The day is intense, friendly, you see people pull together and smiling despite the pain.
It makes you feel humble and even in failure, I honestly felt like a hero just for trying.
Of course my wife thought differently as I was shivering in the first aid tent and seeing me slip off a rope into freezing water. Do it with people, go as a team and you'll be fine... A bit of body fat helps!!
T-J-K
The day is intense, friendly, you see people pull together and smiling despite the pain.
It makes you feel humble and even in failure, I honestly felt like a hero just for trying.
Of course my wife thought differently as I was shivering in the first aid tent and seeing me slip off a rope into freezing water. Do it with people, go as a team and you'll be fine... A bit of body fat helps!!
T-J-K
Compulsary? Well you can go around.
At least 1 of the tunnels is closed at the end which is a worry, but you will see which ones are free. There are load of people in them but you can walk around.
You should be more concerned with the underwater tunnel and jumping into the water from 15ft.
When you are there, you'll go through them as everyone does
They won't take your medal away if you don't
T-J-K
At least 1 of the tunnels is closed at the end which is a worry, but you will see which ones are free. There are load of people in them but you can walk around.
You should be more concerned with the underwater tunnel and jumping into the water from 15ft.
When you are there, you'll go through them as everyone does
They won't take your medal away if you don't
T-J-K
Done the event a few times in 2003/4, main thing what cheesed me off was the bottlenecks to get onto obstacles, you could never really get into any stride.
Also the fact I then sat in a mini bus to Plymouth after!
Dont be to hyped up by the gossip its cheeky is the best description!
If you can get the endurance course at Lympstone organised for a charity event that would be far more taxing.........
Also the fact I then sat in a mini bus to Plymouth after!
Dont be to hyped up by the gossip its cheeky is the best description!
If you can get the endurance course at Lympstone organised for a charity event that would be far more taxing.........
Edited by 996 sps on Tuesday 5th February 17:14
Not for me I must say but this may help you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubwfhWl7D3o
and see related vids for more
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubwfhWl7D3o
and see related vids for more
Worth wearing the right gear, I didn't and paid
A helly hansen is perfect, no loose jogging bottoms, a swimming hat.... yes you'll need it, but a wooly hat and gloves set when you get there. The best fiver ever spent and the gloves are perfect for ropes... wear them for the killing fields. You'll need cross country shoes if you're a runner, not football boots.
T-J-K
A helly hansen is perfect, no loose jogging bottoms, a swimming hat.... yes you'll need it, but a wooly hat and gloves set when you get there. The best fiver ever spent and the gloves are perfect for ropes... wear them for the killing fields. You'll need cross country shoes if you're a runner, not football boots.
T-J-K
996 sps said:
Done the event a few times in 2003/4, main thing what cheesed me off was the bottlenecks to get onto obstacles, you could never really get into any stride.
Also the fact I then sat in a mini bus to Plymouth after!
Dont be to hyped up by the gossip its cheeky is the best description!
If you can get the endurance course at Lympstone organised for a charity event that would be far more taxing.........
The Endurance course is more taxing you say?Also the fact I then sat in a mini bus to Plymouth after!
Dont be to hyped up by the gossip its cheeky is the best description!
If you can get the endurance course at Lympstone organised for a charity event that would be far more taxing.........
Edited by 996 sps on Tuesday 5th February 17:14
Just wondering as I did that a few years ago!
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