WE ONLY WENT AND DONE IT !!! TOUGH MUDDER 2013 - CONQUERED !!!

Myself, Gary, Barry, Davie, Ricky and Blair completed the 11m challenge in just over 3 hours on Saturday.

Blair and Div could probably have done it quicker but we always said we were doing it as a team and that's what we did.

Each of us brought our own special skills to the team, Barry with his shouting to boost morale, Blair and Div leading from the front, me being me, but 2 absolute special mentions must go to Ricky for being 48 years of age and doing it in a canter and last but by no means least Big Gary " Thumbs " Houston who completed every single obstacle on the course without falling off or into any water  Apparently only 10% of competitors accomplish this - so really proud of you mate LEGEND !!!!!

The after challenge drinks were great although as I am sure David will agree, I cut a particularly pathetic figure sitting in the pub - I was absolutely shattered.

On the the course it was, as the name suggests, Tough, but when the chips were down the fortitude and absolute strength shown by Arlene and Derek since they lost wee Jack so tragically last year, reminded us that the pain we felt was nothing to theirs !!!

We hope that we carried out out task with a wee bit of class and courage and the shouts of " JACKS ARMY " were heard far and wide.

Roll on next years Tough Mudder !!!!!!

 

Tough Mudder – August 24th 2013. Dalkeith 

www.toughmudder.co.uk

Team Mudder Polis will be putting ourselves through months of physical and mental training in order to complete the Mudder of all physical challenges. 

We do this for a very, yyvery special cause.  

A gorgeous young lad called Jack Kennedy was tragically taken from his mum and dad on the 19th December 2012, 6 days before his 6th Birthday. Not all of the boys in the Mudder Polis team were lucky enough to have known Jack, but we have all been touched by his memory and by the massive efforts his mummy and daddy, Arlene and Derek have gone to in order to make sure he is never forgotten, and to make sure there is support for any parents and families that may suffer their tragic circumstances in the future. 

www.brighteststar.org.uk  

They say every team must be made up of different characters in order for it to be successful. Team Mudder Polis is no different. We have an “ecletic” and interesting mix of personalities. BelowOUGH is a summary profile of each of us, with a few interesting factsGH thrown in for good measure:- 

Tom Elvin – Team Captain – but not for his leadership qualities, only because he talks the most, and has the loudest voice for shouting and moaning when the going gets tough. The teams elder statesman although relatively fit, rotund, slow and steady but ready for the slog. Certainty levels for completing TM – 10/10 

Barry Fitzsimmons – Vice Captain – “Bazza” only started training seriously this year and will be an even finer physical specimen by the time August comes round. Like Tom, Barry likes a wee gab, and given that his voice can reach similar decibel levels and he is a leader of men, he is a natural choice for Vice Capt. He has height, body mass and attitude in common with Tom too. Certainty levels for completing TM 10/10  

David Rome – Front of the Pack – David is an absolute fitness machine, and will be the secret weapon in helping us maintain our focus when the going gets tough. An incredibly intelligent young man who given his “smaller” stature will be easy for us to manhandle up and over some obstacles. David will be first to attempt the Electric Eel challenge and will give us valuable insight into how to attack the obstacle. Built like the side of a dolls house. Certainty levels for completing TM 10/10 

Ricky Henry – Midfield playmaker – Ricky is a reserved, introspective individual who has an IQ of over 200. With his levels of intelligence, I can’t believe we actually managed to convince him to be part of this daft challenge. He is the guy we will look at on the course when our faculties are shot to bits and he reminds us how to breath and walk in a straight line. Note for the rest of the team – keep him away from all alcohol on the morning of the event!!! Certainty levels for completing TM 10/10 

Gary Houtson –  Holding Mid-fielder. An inspiration of a man who now that he has caught the fitness bug, will breeze through the Tough Mudder challenge. Gazza will be absolutely key when it comes to the Monkey Bars and any climbing challenges – his abnormally large thumbs can be used as step ladders. We call Gary “the Parking Ticket” because he has fine written all over him. Gary is the glue that holds us all together and his trim athletic physique is a joy to behold. Certainty levels for completing TM 10/10 

Ross Lawson – Plays in the hole - the second most handsome man I have ever laid eyes on. His cute wee chubby cheeks are reason enough themselves to inspire people to get up in the morning. Throw in the cute wee 1980s running shorts, crop top and leg warmers we will be asking him to wear and we have a marketing mans dream. Ross models his fitness and beauty routine on Julian Clary, and its definitely working. Despite his shy, quiet nature, we hope he will come out of his shell for long enough to contribute to our teams efforts on the day. Certainty levels for completing TM 10/10 

Blair Mitchell – Striker - our very own Man of Steel. Without even a hint of doubt, Blair is the standard bearer for the male race.  Sculpted from granite and then polished with the beautiful brush. Not just pretty to look at, he is a machine of a man whose fitness routine will be out on DVD for Christmas this year. “Mark Wright” will be there to pull, push and cuddle us as required on the day. The big fella will be the only person competing on the day who could walk into Burger King and ask for a Big Mac – and get it!!! Certainty levels for completing TM – 10/10

 

Please give all you can - all donations gratefully received.

 

 

 

Mudder Polis Training Play List

 

We use the following country and western tracks to motivate us when we are hitting the roads at 6am on those wet, windy and bleak mornings :-

 

·        How Can I Get Over You if You Won't Get Out from Under Me?

 

·        Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off

 

·        I Thought She Was Out Jogging, But She Was Running Around On Me

 

·        If the Phone Don't Ring, It's Me Not Calling You Up

 

·        All the Girls Who Turn Me On Turn Me Down

 

·        Get Your Tongue Outta My Mouth 'Cause I'm Kissing You Goodbye

 

·        Her Teeth Were Stained, But Her Heart was Pure

 

·        I Don't Want Your Body If Your Heart's Not In It.

 

·        If You Can't Live Without Me, Why Aren't You Dead Yet?

 

·        Mama, Get The Hammer (There's A Fly On Papa's Head)

 

·        I still Miss You Baby, But My Aim's Gettin' Better

 

·        My Wife Ran Off With My Best Friend And I Sure Do Miss Him