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THE TOUGH<br />
GUY<br />
COMPETITION<br />
by Jorge Moreno Álvarez<br />
In today’s world, running is a<br />
popular sport. Many people<br />
believe that this type of sport is<br />
extremely effective and perfect for<br />
becoming fit, since it is such a<br />
healthy habit. However, this sport<br />
can be addictive for some, leading<br />
runners to participate in potentially<br />
dangerous competitions like the<br />
"Tough Guy." Does this<br />
competition sound familiar?<br />
The Tough Guy competition has<br />
been held in Staffordshire<br />
(England) since 1987. This<br />
extreme type of race is organized<br />
by Billy Wilson, who is ex-military<br />
and whose nickname is "Mr.<br />
Mouse." This, the toughest race in<br />
the world, is about 9 miles (15<br />
kms) with narrow tunnels, freezing<br />
pools, bonfires, electric cables,<br />
and other crazy obstacles.<br />
In total, these 30 fearsome<br />
obstacles demand overcoming<br />
physical and mental limits, which<br />
can bring about scrapes, burns,<br />
dehydration, claustrophobia,<br />
sprains, and twisted limbs or broken<br />
bones. What’s more, in 2000, one<br />
competitor suffered a heart attack<br />
brought on by extreme hypothermia<br />
and later died in the hospital. Maybe<br />
you should think twice before<br />
signing up.<br />
On the other hand, it is often<br />
said that this type of competition<br />
represents a personal challenge in<br />
which it is essential to not only to<br />
have the right training, but to have<br />
the courage to deal with its harsh<br />
conditions. It could be a lifechanging<br />
experience that awaits<br />
you.<br />
After all is said and done, it's<br />
important to understand that<br />
running in a "Tough Guy"<br />
competition is a difficult goal, and<br />
that it's perfectly normal to have<br />
doubts. Am I training enough? Will<br />
I be able to finish? A doubt may be<br />
knowing that half do not complete<br />
the competition. But the most<br />
important thing is to not give up,<br />
and, although it's difficult, to have<br />
fun!<br />
Are you really a tough guy?<br />
ENGLISH 4REAL<br />
tough /tʌf/ | duro, difícil<br />
race | carrera<br />
fearsome | imponente, aterrador<br />
overcoming | superación<br />
scrape | rasguño<br />
burn | quemadura<br />
sprain | esguince<br />
limb | extremidad<br />
to sign up | inscribirse<br />
challenge | reto, desafío<br />
harsh | duro, difícil<br />
to give up | abandonar<br />
ANGLÈS GENERAL Y PREPARACIÓ PER A<br />
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Barcelona<br />
Tlf. 930 07 68 61
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