Sampsonite Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 :shock: 'Tough Guy' contest: Eight miles of mud, barbed wire, broken glass and fire... the race that defies our 'elf and safety culture More than 5,000 people worldwide descended on a small corner of farmland today to brave mud, rain, ice and fire on a gruelling assault course dubbed 'the world's hardest endurance test'. Thousands of competitors, some in superhero fancy dress as Superman and Robocop, flocked to the 'Tough Guy' contest in Perton, Staffordshire, today to push their bodies to the limit in frosty temperatures. The eight-mile long assault course features terrifying underwater tunnels, barbed wire fences and fire walks. It sees competitors stretched to their physical boundaries as they clamber over nets, walls and even an electrified fence dubbed 'The Tiger'. Brave Britons, Aussies, New Zealanders, Chinese and Japanese all took part in the rainy event - which saw its fair share of broken bones and bruised bodies. Among the competitors were serving policemen and military personnel - but some of the more daring wore costumes, including 25 people dressed up as Liquorice Allsorts. Event organiser Mouser Wilson, said: 'We' didn't have much ground space, we had about 7,000 people here and we had to shut the doors to the public because everybody wanted to do it. 'We have had to turn at least a thousand away.[/size] 'We had plenty of military with us, many said that this course was harder than the army. 'I had a captain in Afghanistan write to me saying the British Army recognise Tough Guy as the most arduous test of physical and mental endurance. 'They want to send a lot of troops here to try the course before they send them off to Afghanistan. 'There is nothing like this in the world, and that is why people from all over the globe want to come here. 'Every year there's something new - we have a zipline this year which takes you down a 1,000 metres very quickly and if you don't let go above the water you'll go straight into the wall. 'We had a fair few broken bones. 'But people attempt the course as a journey of self discovery, if people break their legs, they don't come whining like many in our blame and claim culture - they ring up and apologise saying "Please let me come back next year".' Mr Wilson added: 'We've had more and more children asking to do it, so we're going to hold the first ever kids-only Tough Guy in October.' One competitor, Liam Posthewaite, 32, from Bristol, said: 'This is the hardest thing I've ever physically done. 'Every single inch of you aches afterwards but the sense of achievement is so satisfying that it's worth the pain. 'This is the first time I've done it... but it won't be the last.' Quote --Sampson 816-591-6592 www.kcrimshop.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
528hz Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Looks like a blast! I'd try it. I guess this is Rollie Fingers version of Ninja Warrior? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SocoJoe Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 So this on the Travel channel or one of those channels other day about most ridiculous challenges. This shit looked insane. Quote The Setup 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 2 Alpine SWR-1222D's in 2 seperate boxes tuned to 33hz 1 Kicker ZX1001.1 Stock 140A Alt Stock speakers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corey0928 Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 That looks badass! I'd try it in a heartbeat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaf_wish Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 dude thats crazy Quote My build. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/74265-project-clean-update-on-doors/ My other build. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/100534-two-c3s-and-a-mojo2500-under-the-seat/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godsmack Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 I'm game............looks hella fuckin challenging Quote "No poor dumb bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He did it by making the other poor dumb bastard for his country." George Patton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 i seen this on tv not to long ago the challenges itself isnt hard its the cold temp and freezing water that makes it hard on the body but i wouldnt mind doin it tho. it cant be to much harder then being in the USMC Quote I know a lil about everything so dont call me Mr. Know it All. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 I'm in. That looks sick. Quote stop making sense you'll kill the argument. Earth, you feel me? You aren't loud enough to be felt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99GPGTX Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 yO. i would love to get in on that!! Quote Currently: 2015 Evo X WW Forgestar F14 18s --Rally Armour Mudflaps ETS 3.5" FMIC, CAI, Open Dump DownPipe, Test Pipe, Ultimate Racing Catback, BLEVINS TUNE, Fortune Auto 500 Coilovers Build: Crescendo Mezzos x2 Crescendo 800.4, 1500.1 Loaded Fi Q12 Second Skin Pro XS D5100 RF 360.2 Sky High Audio Wiring Need: ALTERNATOR! PREVIOUS 1999 Grand Prix GTX 3.8L S/C-few modsWheels: Ruff Racing 280 19x8.5 Sub: Fully Loaded 12" Fi BTL Amps: Autotek MM3000.1d Sundown SAX-100.4HU/Tweets/mids: Alpine D310 + H701, TBI HDSS tweets, Mpyr audio 65m x4extra sheit: knukonceptz 0, 4, rcas, speaker wire EA 200amp alt HC 2400 TEAM DEADLY HERTZ!! Financial Consultant- Charles Schwab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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