Scott wrote:MrD wrote:a) Its difficult
b) Its dirty
c) Its hard work
Those things don't seem to deter a significant number of young adults from forking out £70 for a Tough Mudder. But then, Tough Mudder definitely ticks the box forMrD wrote:social media appeal (photos) and lots of kudos
When you think about the places we get to run, orienteering really ought to be one of the most photogenic sports, but I think that virtually all the race photos I have of myself were taken on the run-ins at major events - in other words, they show me running through a flat grassy field with a burger van and miles of forlornly flapping red-and-white barrier tape in the background. Very much not instaworthy, and if I did share them via social media I can't imagine they would do much to make anyone else want to give it a go.
Tough Mudder is a total different beast to Orienteering. I have undertaken the "Full" and found it very easy as a individual; however the "others" struggled to get over the obstacles, or at times even run (more of a waddle). However, the event instilled team work to get through stuff and had spectator participation all the way through (cheering people on). The event was £120, and way-way over priced, but I imagine the setup fees costly ~ I am unsure how much ice they ice for the artic enema, but I wanted to go and do it again .
Now, when i think back to good events, fun events, different events, the 'Red Bull Robin Hood' was one one of them. It was a Score, but also a fun score...Bring that back