Toughguy

[NateJozef]

Anyone here at the Toughguy event yesterday?
It was my first time yesterday and Jesus, it was seriously hard! Finished it in about 2 hours with the last 45 minutes in total body cramp. Was sick once and almost fainted after doing the water tunnels but worth it in the end.
By far the hardest Assault course I have ever done! Awesome training if you want a taste of the military life to the power of ten!
Check it out at http://www.toughguy.co.uk/

[LostandFound]

Yep, I did it too mate. Was a cracking day out, a good laugh, and was a good test of willpower too but all with a laugh. How freezing was the water??!! I've never been in so much pain as going through those water tunnels etc!

[NateJozef]

Your right there dude. I'm in the Army and have done some tough assault courses but that one too the biscuit and some! I have never known pain like the water tunnel bit. When I got out the water I really thought I was about to man down! Had severe cramp on top of one of the obstacles and was lying on top of the cargo nets with the marshals massaging my legs. Must of looked funny to onlookers.
That cup of tea at the end was the best cup of tea I have ever had the pleasure of tasting as well. Better even then an excersise brew (and they are pretty awesome).
Went back on the ferry last night from Liverpool to Belfast and I am totally on my arse after 2 double vodka and cokes.
Needless to say, I'll be doing it again!

[LostandFound]

I know what you mean about the cramp mate, I managed to escape it just about by going over the concrete pipes backwards at the end, but there were bodies all around me crying out in agony! Didn't fancy much of that!
I agree about the brew - nothing has ever tasted so good! Would definately do it all again - get the chance to start near the front next time.
I had 4 Carlsbergs in the pub when I got home, nearly fell off me fecking stool after that!

[NateJozef]

I saw one of the 2 Para guys down at the pipes crying his eyes out because of the cramp (don't knock the guy though dudes if you have never done a Toughguy - I completly sympathise with him)
My regiments PTI Corps came down and competed with us as well. He had never done it before so started way back with the rest of us common folk - He came 17th!!! That is definitaly toughguy!
Did you find out what YOHIMBIE means when you finished? If you did, PM me the answer would ya dude because we had to hurry off as soon as we all finished. PM me the answer (can't let the non Toughguys know what it means).
I have to say complement everyone who took part yesterday though. Everyone was damn nice and asking if I was ok when I was puking and stuff. Some definate cameraderie for those two hours or so!

[hobbsy]

im thinking of doing a toughguy next year, glad to hear you enjoyed it. What were the water tunnels like? how long are they?
sounds hard but a lot of fun.

[LostandFound]

Didn't manage to find out what Yohimbe meant either as to be honest I just forgot about it and got off after I had finished to try and beat all the traffic.
The water tunnels were pure hell, there was only really one of them and its about 15 feet long but there are a couple of logs running across the brook leading up to it which you have to duck under to give you a taster. I think everyone who did it will agree that its just pure agony on your head as the water is absolutely freezing. Most of the assault course (killing fields) involves running/wading through water or mud, so you get used to the cold on your body, but when you finally have to go fully under its horrible. Still a good laugh though, and at least you know everyone is going through the same thing!

[Sarastro]

If you do it again next year Lost, wear a rubber swimming cap on its own or under your woolly thing. Go swimming several times a week outdoors, water is 3-6 degrees at the moment, and yes, putting your head under is like headbutting I'M A SCAMMER SPAMMER!!! knives.

Cold on the body is no bother like you said, and you can acclimatise to it pretty easily, but head cold doesn't get much better even once you are used to it, so the rubber cap thing is best bet.

Planning on going for Nettle Warrior this summer if timing doesn't conflict with RCB or the TA CIC / P-coy, looks like a laugh

[LostandFound]

...and yes, putting your head under is like headbutting I'M A SCAMMER SPAMMER!!! knives.

Haha thats a cracking way of putting it - I couldnt agree more

Good tip on the swimming cap under the hat, if I do it again next winter I'll give that one a try.

[rc]

Good tip on the swimming cap under the hat, if I do it again next winter I'll give that one a try.

That would be hilarious - turning up at the tough guy event with a swimming cap.

Rich.

[LostandFound]

Good tip on the swimming cap under the hat, if I do it again next winter I'll give that one a try.

That would be hilarious - turning up at the tough guy event with a swimming cap.

Rich.

I tell you mate there were loads wearing them!! I thought they were taking the p*ss at first, but now I see why!

[rc]

Good tip on the swimming cap under the hat, if I do it again next winter I'll give that one a try.

They ought to change the name to toughish guy.

Rich.

[druadan]

And you PAY to do that?

You lot are farkin mad

Mate of mine did it, said it was hoofing. But then he's also a UOTC student type who fancies joining the Paras. Which explains the stupidity required to voluntarily put yourself through that

[Sarastro]

Good tip on the swimming cap under the hat, if I do it again next winter I'll give that one a try.

They ought to change the name to toughish guy.

Rich.

HA! You come swim in freezing water or go do Tough Guy, then you can take the piss matey

I was talking to a guy where I swim in December, he does record attempt swims in the Arctic ocean, and he never leaves home without a cap, call him 'toughish' if you like... It's got nothing to do with toughness, and everything to do with the fact that even experienced cold-water swimmers can get unlucky and go into mild shock from cold freezing the brain - that shuts down ability to reason, move, help yourself, which if you are floating in cold water, will = death very quickly.

I almost had it happen to myself the other day doing lung capacity exercises underwater; got out fast, but for the next 5 minutes couldn't have told you my name, added up 1+1, or respond to anyone or anything nearby - it's no joke.

[rc]

HA! You come swim in freezing water or go do Tough Guy, then you can take the piss matey

Yeah I'm hoping to do one in the future - I've just ordered a nice pink cap.

I was talking to a guy where I swim in December, he does record attempt swims in the Arctic ocean, and he never leaves home without a cap, call him 'toughish' if you like... It's got nothing to do with toughness, and everything to do with the fact that even experienced cold-water swimmers can get unlucky and go into mild shock from cold freezing the brain - that shuts down ability to reason, move, help yourself, which if you are floating in cold water, will = death very quickly.

There's a big difference between cold water swimming and a couple of water tunnels - can you imagine nods about to do the endurance course donning a swimming cap.

Rich.