On the 31st January 2010, ten REME soldiers will be taking part in the Tough Guy Challenge in aid of the Army Benevolant Fund.
Tough Guy 2010 is described as one of the world's toughest one-day endurance events, held in Perton near Wolverhampton. The course is a tough six(ish) mile cross country run, with hills and obstacles, followed by a trip round the notorious Killing Fields.
Running the course involves risking barbed wire, cuts, scrapes, burns, dehydration, hypothermia, acrophobia, claustrophobia, electric shocks, sprains, twists, joint dislocation and broken bones.
About 5000 people start the event each year and depending on the weather conditions less than 80% finish. Most people drop out suffering from hypothermia or other effects of prolonged exposure to freezing water and mud.
Before running the course one must sign a "death warrant" which states that one acknowledge the risks and dangers the course brings along, and that one can not claim in the case of injury. Due to the risks first aid is provided by St John's Abulance.
For more information on the 2010 Tough Guy Challenge please visit:
www.toughguy.co.uk
We aim to raise money for our chosen charity The Army Benevolent Fund
The Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) is the Soldiers' Charity. They provide support to soldiers, former soldiers and their families in times of need,
In addition they work in partnership with Regimental and Corps Benevolent Funds and in co-operation with other Service charities.
For more information on our chosen charity please visit:
www.armybenfund.org
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