Well Swung

Inspired by obstacles of old, Well Swung is a brand new addition in 2021. Jump out, grab hold and swing your way through the air. Imagine it's like a giant trapeze just without the grace or style. At the end of your swing, launch yourself through the air and aim for the Cow Bell - either way, you're ending up in the drink.

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AIM HIGH

Keep your eye on the prize and jump upwards.

SWING TRUE

Use your forward momentum to keep a nice even swing.

FALL WITH STYLE

As ol’ Buzz Lightyear used to say.

THE DEEP END

A substantially deep body of water is waiting for you to drop into.

“There is nothing quite like the freedom of a good swing.”

The inside word
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How To Conquer
Keep your eyes focused on where you need your hands to be. Jump out and up with purpose. Maintain your momentum, this is key, you don’t want to be flailing around in the breeze. Release and feel the freedom.
Obstacle Training Tips
Apart from putting in some mental reps to help in conquering your fear of heights the key to success at Well Swung is grip strength. You want to be able to hold yourself suspended with your arms above your head and allow for the transfer of momentum when you catch the bar mid-jump.
Obstacle FAQs
Q: How do you complete this obstacle?
A: The glorious ring of a Cow Bell.

A HISTORY: WELL SWUNG

Well Swung is a brand new obstacle in 2021. While it has close ties to the fan favourite King Of The Swingers it certainly is its own beast. A new take on the trapeze-like swing it was first dreamt up in 2019 as a more approachable way to get that swinging feeling. After testing in the desert and a few tweaks it is ready to hit the course this year. You ready?

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Overtired

Overtired is going to demand energy whether or not you're prepared to give it. You'll scale the front of this obstacle like an intrepid explorer, leaning back and using a rope to ascent, then swing round and clamber back down.

Texas Hold ‘Em

This straight-shootin’ obstacle is all about teamwork—and balance. To conquer this see-sawing triangular platform all you gotta do is grab a teammate, hold on tight, and do the Mudder Shuffle.

Shawshanked

This obstacle ups the ante as Mudders have to drag their muddy bodies up a pipe, and find themselves perched at the end of a 5’ drop into the cold water below. Falling gracefully isn’t really an option, so just hold your nose and take the plunge.

Spread Eagle

Drop it like it’s hot. Seriously though, you're gonna want to drop down on all fours if you plan on crossing all 30’ of non-stop quivering, and quaking slackline without ending up in the drink.

Hydrophobia

Hydrophobia is as unique as it is fear-inducing. Test your courage (and hold your breath) as you submerge yourself and slither beneath a series of submerged pipes.

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HOLD YOUR BREATH

Take the biggest breath you can and plunge beneath the tube. The gap is small but you can make it.

GUIDE YOUR TEAM

Although it might not look like it, Hydrophobia is a teamwork obstacle. Having a helping hand to guide you under the pipe is invaluable.

“I was so scared but I took a deep breath and grabbed my teammates hand – she pulled me through.”

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How to Conquer
Take the biggest breath you can and dunk under the water. The gap beneath the pipe is smaller and lower than you think so get down as far as you can, find the gap and slip your body through it. The water will be murky so you’re going to have to trust your hands and your teammates.
Obstacle Training Tips
As the name suggests Hydrophobia is all about overcoming fear. You can’t train for that in the gym. However, a good overall fitness is going to improve your lung capacity and ensure you can take a big old gulp of air before diving under the pipe.
Obstacle FAQs
Q: Why do you love combining water and small spaces?
A: Because we know Mudders can overcome their fears.
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Leap of Faith

Sometimes you just gotta have faith to conquer an obstacle, and leaping over a 6’ water-filled gap to a hanging rope net is gonna require some serious belief (in yourself).

Pyramid Scheme

It requires a bit of plotting, but unlike its namesake, this obstacle is all about teamwork. Start with a strong base and scramble, climb, and push your way up a slippery incline with the help of your fellow Mudders.

Devil’s Beard

Devil's Beard is deceivingly difficult not only because this cargo net is staked down but because like any good devil we like to throw in a few surprise challenges.

Hero Carry

Hop on a fellow Mudder's back and take a ride, getting them nice and muddy along the way. Don't get too comfortable, though, because half way through it's your turn to do the carrying.