<p>Hey guys, in just 4 (<em><strong>4!</strong></em>) weeks time I'll be taking part in one of the toughest physical challenges out there, <a href="http://www.toughmudder.com">Tough Mudder</a>.</p> <p>This is a 12 mile obstacle course involving lots of <span style="color: #ff0000;">fire</span>, <span style="color: #ffcc00;">electricity</span>,&nbsp; <span style="color: #00ccff;">ice-cold water</span> and, of course, <span style="color: #800000;">mud</span>!</p> <p>To train for this I'm hitting the gym 3 times a week to toughen up and get stronger. On top of that I'm running 6-7 miles in the muddy Nidd gorge (including jumping into the river!) 2 or 3 times a week as well as swimming after work at 7am on Sunday mornings. I'll try and keep this page updated with news/pics of how I'm getting on.</p> <p>Originally this was just going to be for fun but I decided it'd be good to try and raise some money for charity doing this.</p> <p>I'm now raising money for the <a href="http://www.mndyorkshiredales.co.uk/">Motor Neurone Disease Association</a> as they gave some fantastic support to my close friend's father before he sadly passed away just before Easter this year.</p> <p>They really are a fantastic charity that provide much needed support to people with MND, their careers, their family and their friends. They help with both day-to-day challenges that this condition brings, as well as providing funding and, crucially, the experience for solving some of the bigger hurdles that can occur.</p> <p>I haven't set a target because I'm just hoping to raise as much as possible, but please dig deep for what is a very worthy cause and help me support this great charity. Thanks for donating guys!</p>