Chepstow Licensee JustIngredients Take on Extreme Challenge
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While the rest of us were relaxing over the last Bank Holiday weekend, Basepoint Chepstow Licensee JustIngredients Limited were putting themselves to the ultimate test by taking part in the gruelling challenge ‘Tough Mudder’.
Tough Mudder is a team-oriented 10-12 mile obstacle course designed to test physical strength and mental grit. Tough Mudder puts camaraderie over finisher rankings and is not a timed race but a team challenge that allows participants to experience exhilarating, yet safe, world-class obstacles they won't find anywhere else. Obstacles include a wide range of cruel and crazy punishments, from swimming through a giant vat of crushed ice to leaping through flames, wading through waist-deep liquid mud, scaling huge, greased walls and running through a jungle of dangling wires that zap you with electric shocks.
The JustIngredients team consisted of Andrew Barker, Ian Butt, Charlie White and Victoria Hockley, along with two friends who were also up for the extreme challenge. When asked about the event, Victoria said “I think it’s safe to say we all had a few sleepless nights before Tough Mudder. But on the day, even when the rain came belting down and the thunder and lightning reared its head, we stuck together as a team and made it to the finish line.” She added “I wouldn’t say I enjoyed every minute, but that feeling when we crossed the finish line made every single second worth it.”
The team ran the 11-mile course for Mind, The Mental Health Charity. So far they’ve raised over £650 and the team are thrilled with the support they’ve received. “We’d like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone that sponsored us, not only is your donation going to a great cause, but it was great motivation on the day!”
As gruelling as the course was, rumour has it that a few of the JustIngredients team have already signed up to the next event in August. JustIngredients, we salute you!