7th December 2014
Aldershot, Hampshire
Team members (L-R):
Johno - black
Emily - yellow
Scott - green
Sammie - pink
Matt - red
"Excuse me, would you mind taking a picture with us - my husband is a massive fan"
And so it was - the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers had descended upon Aldershot and the MOD's army tank testing grounds. Five brave/foolhardy souls, each clad head to toe in the tight hug of polyester-spandex blend morph suits, assembled on the start line ready for 9 miles of muddy good fun. A special mention to Matt, who was losing his "grim-ginity" in taking part for the first time and to Sammie for not falling over a rock in the warm up...
With perhaps the day's biggest challenge already completed in successfully visiting the toilet, the team bounced around waiting for the starting gun. All around them, a warm nostalgic 90's spirit was spreading in their fellow grimmers - "Ooh I like the pink one" remarked one lady, "Wasn't there a purple one" queried another.
BANG! went the gun, and it was off into the muddy puddles - the teams single stated rule being to immerse themselves in every single body of water presented to them along the route.
For the first few miles, the route climbed...and climbed...and then went down a bit...and then climbed again. Vast oceans of brown muddy water were crossed - often coming to knee (on Matt) or waist depth (on Scotty). Past halfway and the mud got deeper, and thicker and...erm...muddier, but the Rangers surged onwards, practising their kung-fu moves and overt hand gestures en-route. Minor injuries befell your heroes but they pressed on undeterred - Ems taking a tumble in a deep section, Scotty going "arse over tit" (technical running terminology) in some very cold water and Johno accidentally waterboarding himself whilst trying to take a drink through his outfit.
Crossing the final puddle for a quick swim, hand in hand, the Rangers then turned the corner to the finish line and the warm, comforting promise of non Spandex-based clothing.
The entirety of the morning's events was captured on video via a GoPro mounted upon the head of Johno. It would prove a highly entertaining watch later that evening over a beer or six. After the event, strong rumours began to spread in Hollywood circles about plans for a future worldwide release of Grim Challenge: The Movie...watch this space.
So with event number 12 completed, Challenge 2014 stands on the verge of climax (ooh er). The final event will see Johno undertaking a 10k run in the dark around Eton Dorney lake, with his candle powered head torch once again for company.
To everyone who supported us and sponsored us, we say thank you! See you at next year's Grim!
C14 x
Aldershot, Hampshire
Team members (L-R):
Johno - black
Emily - yellow
Scott - green
Sammie - pink
Matt - red
"Excuse me, would you mind taking a picture with us - my husband is a massive fan"
And so it was - the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers had descended upon Aldershot and the MOD's army tank testing grounds. Five brave/foolhardy souls, each clad head to toe in the tight hug of polyester-spandex blend morph suits, assembled on the start line ready for 9 miles of muddy good fun. A special mention to Matt, who was losing his "grim-ginity" in taking part for the first time and to Sammie for not falling over a rock in the warm up...
With perhaps the day's biggest challenge already completed in successfully visiting the toilet, the team bounced around waiting for the starting gun. All around them, a warm nostalgic 90's spirit was spreading in their fellow grimmers - "Ooh I like the pink one" remarked one lady, "Wasn't there a purple one" queried another.
BANG! went the gun, and it was off into the muddy puddles - the teams single stated rule being to immerse themselves in every single body of water presented to them along the route.
For the first few miles, the route climbed...and climbed...and then went down a bit...and then climbed again. Vast oceans of brown muddy water were crossed - often coming to knee (on Matt) or waist depth (on Scotty). Past halfway and the mud got deeper, and thicker and...erm...muddier, but the Rangers surged onwards, practising their kung-fu moves and overt hand gestures en-route. Minor injuries befell your heroes but they pressed on undeterred - Ems taking a tumble in a deep section, Scotty going "arse over tit" (technical running terminology) in some very cold water and Johno accidentally waterboarding himself whilst trying to take a drink through his outfit.
Crossing the final puddle for a quick swim, hand in hand, the Rangers then turned the corner to the finish line and the warm, comforting promise of non Spandex-based clothing.
The entirety of the morning's events was captured on video via a GoPro mounted upon the head of Johno. It would prove a highly entertaining watch later that evening over a beer or six. After the event, strong rumours began to spread in Hollywood circles about plans for a future worldwide release of Grim Challenge: The Movie...watch this space.
So with event number 12 completed, Challenge 2014 stands on the verge of climax (ooh er). The final event will see Johno undertaking a 10k run in the dark around Eton Dorney lake, with his candle powered head torch once again for company.
To everyone who supported us and sponsored us, we say thank you! See you at next year's Grim!
C14 x