| Hello I would like to send a massive thank you to all of the staff, marshalls and every other buggar that assisted with the event on Sunday you all deserve more praise than I possibly know how to give. Once again it was flawless and I had a fabulous time. I do believe it was my 7th Tough Guy and I shall be back in January as I am a glutten for punishment. All the best | Mr Mouse and all your excellent helpers just a quick note to thank you for a great event yesterday. All your volunteers were great and all my team thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I think the newbies are keen to try the winter toughguy. Thanks again and hope to be back in January 2010 | |
| This young male has seen the error of his ways and will take better care when reading his instructions in the future. I would like to thank you all again and i will see you all soon. Toughguy rules! |
Thanks for another great day, I made loads of new pals and as usual the comradery was there. I know loads of things are written on how tough these courses are and what makes them tough, but I feel it should be said that one of the things that make it more achievable is the help and support of your fellow toughies on the day, all being there to help one another on. my best to you Mr Mouse and your family (team) | |
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I just wanted to thank you to everyone there who makes this madness possible, from organisers, administrators, First Aid, Marshalls, young cadets who drew a heavy moustache and beard on me (I think it helped!) and those who we probably didn't see, THANK YOU, you were awesome!And indeed thanks to all the other Tough Guys who took part (actually special thanks to the Welsh Gunners who assisted me on more occassions than I care to admit ;-) ) |
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Let it not go unsaid that I have rarely known that pain that followed on Monday, but I wouldn't have missed it for the world. See you in the Summer, bring it on, YOHIMBE!!!! |
Just a quick note of congratulations for a superb Tough Guy yesterday. As a 10 year veteran (my application form for 2009 is already in the post), I still haven't found anything else that comes close to the unique experience of Tough Guy. Keep up the good work Mr Mouse. PS. please feed the crocodiles next year, the little buggers nipped me on my arse yesterday. |
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| I just wanted to say thank you for yesterday I had the most amazing day - can't believe how much I enjoyed myself And it was all so well organised Can't wait til next year PS: Are you aware that's today's Metro newspaper has reported that out of 5000 runners there was no winner as no one finished lol | Just a quick mail to say thanks to the organisers, marshals, st johns, and helpers who made the event really fantastic - have never been so glad to see a cup of hot chocolate before in my life !! |
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Do i qualifiy for that T-shirt prize for my skills in detection of rule breakers and for my help to keep the tough guy codes. I hope so. |
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Afterwards I was on such a high - no drug could ever provide what I was feeling naturally! It was like for the first time in my life every single cell in my body had woken up! Its only when you break out of the mould you've created for yourself, and extend beyond what you think you can do, that you realise...you are capable of anything. Now, I know for sure that I have the mind power and physical strength do to anything I want. I will no longer sweat the small stuff. |
To Mr Mouse and all involved it making Sunday a success
I am South African and my partner, Derek, is Irish. We've both travelled to many places and seen many things...but nothing like Tough Guy!
For the last month I haven't been able to sleep. I have been so excited about competing in the Tough Guy Challenge! My partner and I competed on Sunday for the first time and it was something we will be talking about for years to come!
For me, doing the challenge was a chance to get out of my comfort zone and extent myself beyond anything I had ever done before. In October I couldn't even run 1 mile! By mid Jan I could run 10miles! I tried wall climbing for the first time ever and climbed 36ft - I was terrified at the top but it felt good.
By Sunday morning I felt physically ready and my mind was positive and I was just dying to get stuck in. I also had all those butterflies in my stomach, dry mouth from being anxious and couldn't sit still or stop laughing (its what I do when I get nervous!).
When we started the challenge I was having so much fun, the comradery was incredible, every stranger competing was helping eachother get through. I was in the mind set that I didn't care how long it took me, I just wanted to enjoy it and finish the course. Half way through it started to feel tough but I was getting braver and braver. Then after I had to completely submerge myself in that freezing cold water and go through the tunnels, something switched over in my brain! I had balls! From somewhere in my being came this surge of energy and competitiveness! And no fear! It was like I flew through the rest of the course.
My partner Derek, and I held hands when we saw the finish line and that clock saying 2hrs 26min! It was an hour ahead of what we both expected. The emotion that ran through my body was incredible, I couldn't help but cry.
Dear All
WOW! What a truly amazing experience! I know that standing waiting for the 'off' shortly before 11am on Sunday January 27th I was thinking many things, mostly 'What the f*!@ was I thinking? I must have taken leave of my senses' and that I had the look of a terrified turkey on Christmas Eve, that a painful and certain death was imminent, who would have thought within the hour, whilst being knee deep in freezing cold water, or throwing myself over walls, under net, and eventually through blazing flames, that I would be having so much fun?!
Now, don't misunderstand me, I was still terrified, and challenged with pretty much every step, but I cannot not speak loud enough when I say that it restores my faith in humanity, that so many people from such far flung places come together and act as one. Whilst everyone wanted their own acheivement from it, whether it was to 'just finish' (just? helloooo?!) or better their time or place from last time; ultimately they all pulled together to help each other out. I feel so proud and priviledged to have been a part of it. In the weeks running up to this my first Tough Guy, I lost sleep, I slept but had nightmares about the heights, the confined spaces, the underwater tunnels etc etc etc, and swore that when I finished I would never, never, never do anything so foolish again... you know where this is going don't you? Yes indeed, as I'm sure you've seen itcountless times before, you've recruited another addict!!! Summer here we come!
