A friend sent me this link to pictures of the Tough Guy Challenge in Wolverhampton, England. I had never heard of the race, but as a runner and junkie for unique experiences, I’m intrigued. I am planning to run the midnight sun marathon in Alaska next year, but I’m inspired by the spirit of the Tough Guy Challenge. All participants are required to sign a waiver that states, “It’s my own bloody fault for being here.” If you have a few minutes, take a look at the pictures from the race. The photographer Mike King has some incredible shots. He also photographed the Antarctic Ice Marathon. I’ll pass on that one, though.
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February 10, 2010 at 1:55 am
Harry
LOVE IT!! This is enough to bring me out of retirement… If they’d move it to spring or summer, we could all meet and then go to N. Ireland and visit the family homestead. Yah
February 10, 2010 at 2:59 am
Matt
Here is a race much closer to home that you should try:
http://video.nytimes.com/video/2009/07/06/sports/1194841322337/surviving-the-death-race.html
February 10, 2010 at 4:55 pm
ethanash
That’s right! I saw this video a while back. But there is something about the UK race that seems even more hardcore. Bottom line: I’m probably not man enough for either.