Tough Mudder London South, by far the biggest event of the year, did not disappoint. Mark Beaumont, a record-breaking endurance athlete, broadcaster and So.Beer ambassador, took on Tough Mudder London South. Mark has cycled around the World twice and holds the 18,000-mile record completing it in 78 days and 14 hours.
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In his own words, here’s how he found taking on the Tough Mudder course at London South.
Stop the press – the Tough Mudder is tougher than I expected. The clue is cleverly hidden in the title.
I’ve spent a lifetime doing major expeditions to over 100 countries, cycled around the planet twice, rowed through the high Arctic, and I’ve even climbed the world’s highest volcano. So I admit it, I thought the Tough Mudder, on a stunning estate near Gatwick, would be a walk in the park.
Perhaps it’s because I’m build like T-Rex, all legs and no arms, perhaps it’s because I’m a solo athlete, and this event takes great teamwork – but what I absolutely loved, is that young or old, male or female, thousands of participants seemed to be having a go, getting muddy, testing themselves and having a simply brilliant adventure. It’s the most inclusive event I’ve ever attended.
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Having worked with the So.Beer team since the start, it was also a buzz to get out in the sunshine and meet fans, loving a cold beer, appreciating the benefits, the taste, the vegan, and the non-alcoholic. Living the So.Beer brand is a perfect match up with the ethos of Tough Mudder, drunk on life, enjoying great beer that only has 40kcal, doesn’t send you loopy and only has good stuff packed in.
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My top tip for would be Mudders is to call a friend, commit to the adventure together and have an absolute blast. You’ll be talking about it for years afterwards – and that’s what life is all about, creating great memories through taking on new challenges. ‘Drunk on life,’ as the So.Beer motto goes.
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Take on your own Tough Mudder adventure at an event near you.