And just like that the first ever Tough Mudder Challenge came to an end. What a whirlwind three weeks it has been Mudder Nation. In just 21 days those who tackled Tough Mudder Challenge – Grand Canyon have travelled 275,439 miles, climbed 16,965,885 ft and crushed over 1,350,000 reps – and that’s just the people who have crossed the finish line today. We’ve been amazed by the motivation, commitment and most of all, the community spirit that has surrounded this first Challenge.
The Tough Mudder Challenges UK Facebook Group has been a hub of support, enthusiasm and shared experience. We’ve loved lurking in there and seeing all of your best moments (not as creepy as it sounds we promise). So to celebrate the first round of Challengers crossing the virtual finish line here’s just a taste of what Tough Mudder Challenge – Grand Canyon has been like.
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
The numbers are incredible. Challengers have been walking, running, cycling, sitting up, pushing up, squatting down – it makes us tired just typing it. But one of the trickier activities involved gaining one hell of a lot of elevation – the depth of the Grand Canyon in fact. Mudders got seriously creative when it came to getting this done and we were astounded at the number of people who went out and climbed…actual mountains to make their elevation goal.
Leave No Mudder Behind
On the topic of mountains, there was one very special story which really caught our eye. It doesn’t matter whether we’re on the course IRL or out in the wild taking on Tough Mudder Challenges – we leave no Mudder behind. While climbing their own mountain three Challengers demonstrated how you can live and breath that message. Martin Gemmell, Kevin Calder, Michelle Carney and Annais Arnold were out getting their elevation climbing Scafell Pike, when they came across a woman who had fallen and was injured. They picked her up and carried her down the mountain to a rescue team, ensuring she got to safety and received the help she needed. These guys bleed orange and we’re incredibly proud to call them Mudders, Challengers and Tough Mudder Ambassadors.
Next Level
Climbing mountains wasn’t the only way that Challengers took things to the next level though. To name just a few, Clara Norman visited a cryo-chamber to complete her Arctic Enema activity, Chris Torrance scarified his toilet to nail Room Raiders (we hope no one needed to go), Stuart Dean created an epic slip n’ slide for his interpretation of Room Raiders and tons of you took to throwing your dog, child and best friend on your back in the name of Hold Your Wood.
The Finish Line
As Challengers start to cross the finish line from today we can’t wait to see them donning their brand new swag – if you fancy trying on the brand new Tough Mudder Challenges headband then head over to our Instagram and try our latest filter.
If all this excitement has got you thinking that maybe it’s time to commit to a new fitness goal, then get signed up for Tough Mudder Challenge – Fiji, a new, unique 21 day adventure packed full of activities to push your mind, body and soul (okay maybe not your soul).
