Category Archives: Festivals and Events
Training Tips for the British Tough Mudder Challenge
Tough Mudder, an annual extreme sporting event that challenges daring athletes and regular Joes to tackle a ‘hardcore’ 10 or 12-mile obstacle course, is something that half a million people worldwide have already taken on. Some will succeed, some will … Click to read the full article
Training for Tough Mudder – It Doesn’t Have to Be So Tough
Tough Mudder is a high endurance race that involves running through mud and overcoming many obstacles in your course path. It requires strength and stamina in order to complete and is a grueling marathon that has really earned itself the … Click to read the full article
The ICE BREAKER
This Friday and Saturday on the 15th & 16th June 2012, Blue Rock is hosting the ICE BREAKER – Wakeboard Competition, Clinic and Photo Contest! The Wakeboard Competition has four categories: Wakeskaters (all ages), Open Ladies (all ages), Junior Boys … Click to read the full article
Posted in Festivals and Events, Wakeboarding, Water Sports
Tagged Blue Rock, Ice Breaker, Photo Contest, wakeboarding
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Dirty Girl Mud Run – Charity Obstacle Course
Some people will do anything for charity, from sitting in a bath of baked beans to shaving off all of their hair, but is there anything that looks as much fun as the Dirty Girl Mud Run? This 5 kilometre … Click to read the full article
Nick Gracie and the Patagonian Expedition Race
When it comes to daring pursuits, they don’t come much tougher than trying to conquer Patagonia on foot, cycle and kayak. But for British explorer Nick Gracie, successfully battling his way through this most demanding of landscapes once is not … Click to read the full article
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Are you Participating in Hero Rush?
If you have never heard of Hero Rush – where have you been? Hero Rush is an obstacle course that allows every kid who ever wanted to be a fire-fighter when they grew up, the chance to live out their … Click to read the full article
Posted in Bizarre, Featured, Festivals and Events, Land Sports
Tagged Firefighters, Hero Rush, Obstacle Course
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Warrior Dash – The Ultimate in Obstacle Courses
If you are a true thrill-seeker, and if you think you have what it takes to conquer some of the nation’s toughest terrain, Warrior Dash might be right up your alley. Exemplifying what extreme sports are all about this 5k … Click to read the full article
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Tagged Fire Jumping, Mud Racing, Obstacle Course, Warrior Dash
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World’s Most Extreme Championships Abound in Finland
You might know of Finland for being home to the alternative rock band HIM made popular in the United States by skateboarder and reality TV star Bam Margera, but it’s also a country with probably the most extreme number of … Click to read the full article
