Here is Part Three of my report on Tough Guy 2010 – Year of the Original Hero. Part One is here. Part Two is here. Below is a video taken by a crazy racer who strapped a camera to his head. It covers pretty much what I cover in parts 2 and 3, and by [...]
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Tough Guy 2010 Report – Part 2
Here is Part Two of my report on Tough Guy 2010 – Year of the Original Hero. Part One is here. Part Three is here. I’m number 6532. Not at all looking happy to be there. The Tiger I was thrilled when I hit the first major obstacle, the “Tiger”. To me it meant that [...]
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