On Saturday 1st August, two vicars will be taking on a 10 - 12 mile long obstacle course designed by the Special Forces. The Revd Adam Reed, Vicar of Emmanuel Church Saltburn (near Middlesbrough) and the Revd David Chadwick, Vicar of St Pauls Ryhope (Sunderland) will be taking part in Tough Mudder Yorkshire, at Broughton Hall Estate, Skipton.
Tough Mudder is an endurance event in which participants attempt a military-style obstacle course, designed and created by British Special Forces to test mental as well as physical strength. The course has obstacles to strike fear into the heart involving fire, water, electricity and heights, as well as plenty of Yorkshire mud.
Adam said, “My wife Estelle completed Tough Mudder last year, and loved it so much she wanted to take part again this year. Hearing about her experiences with Tough Mudder reminded me of being a kid watching the Krypton Factor assault course, and wishing I could do it! The whole event excites me, especially the challenge of all the obstacles. I just hope to be fit enough to get all the way round! We’ll be part of a team of nine and we’ve agreed that no one gets left behind.
“I hope the thought of a couple of vicars enduring all these exertions will prompt people to sponsor us – I’m raising money for the Saltburn churches youth project, DoorWays. DoorWays works with young people aged 13 to 25 in East Cleveland, offering an open door and non-judgmental approach, and providing practical and emotional support.