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ADVENTURE OBSTACLE TRAINING NEWSLETTER #7 – Aug 2016

OBSTACLE COURSE RACING What is Obstacle Course Racing?

On the most basic level, any event where impediments or challenges are placed on the course in the path

of competitors is an obstacle course race, most commonly known by the acronym OCR.

(You’ve got to love Wikipedia)

History … From the “stadium”, the oldest event of the Olympic Games, to the contemporary era “steeplechase”, obstacle

of some sort have been presented to athletes for thousands of years. It is widely thought that Tough Guy is

the oldest obstacle course race, with the first race in 1987. You might think that these mud-filled tests of

stamina, agility, and toughness represent a new cultural phenomenon, but they trace much father back in

history. Before becoming the proving ground for a kind of sport – obstacle

courses were used as training devices, designed to build the mental and

physical fitness of soldiers, sailors and marines preparing themselves for

combat, as well as civilians interested in strengthening the whole man.

The roots of the phenomenon are typically traced to an event in the UK called the Tough Guy. Started in

1987 by eccentric former British army soldier Billy Wilson – aka Mr. Mouse – the 15km obstacle course is

situated on a farm near Wolverhampton, England. Wilson specifically designed the course to induce fear and

pain and to push participants to their very limits. In 2010, British Harvard MBA grad Will Dean launched the

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History Continues ….

Tough Mudder, an obstacle event inspired by – some would say stolen from – the Tough Guy challenge. Two

weeks later after the first Tough Mudder was held, the first Spartan Race took place. In the next few years,

the obstacle race and mud run business positively exploded, and hundreds of OCR’s joined the Big3 and

so it hit us too in South Africa. In 2011, approximately one million people registered to participate in an

obstacle course event in the United States (US) alone. 3 and a half million tried in 2013. All of which is to say,

OCR’s will likely continue to exist because any way you slice it, when it comes to galvanizing the whole

man – building your strength, stamina, agility, confidence, and all-round toughness – no training tool truly

compares. #justsaying

A.O.T.’S STAR OF THE MONTH Sharm Malherbe

… I’m officially a Facebook Stalker…

Sharm Malherbe started with A.O.T. as part of the “Rookie Cookies” Team prior to the KZN Warrior Race,

however… Sharm has continued her quest as a “bok-for-sports” and have only but impressed us with her

determination and guts. Sharm ALWAYS has the most amazing smile on her face, truly inspirational to watch!

Sharm is married to Harvey (whom is now ALSO a member of A.O.T. … welcome Harvey)… and they have a

beautiful little 1 year old baby girl. Keep up the amazing work Sharm… you are our Star of the Month. An

A.O.T. Salomon Visor is on its way to you!

A.O.T. SALOMON KIT

Reminder that we have A.O.T. branded Salomon kit to purchase. Please do inbox should you wish to see

the catalog and price lists. [email protected]

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A.O.T. Making news …

Jump City took place on the 08th July at uShaka Durban Beach front. A.O.T. were out and about and had our very

own obstacle 2nd year in a row. Even had our logo on the T-shirt… (thank you Jump City). Hope you all enjoyed the

rope-climb!! “wink wink”

HERE’S WHAT WENT DOWN A.O.T. RULING THE PODIUM…

PODIUM: 1st CLAUDE EKSTEEN, 2ND THE GUY THAT NEEDS TO JOIN A.O.T. 3RD DEAN MOORE

LADIES: 1ST TRISH BAHLMANN, 2ND ROBYN GREYLING & 3RD JAX MOORE

Thank you so much for all the support and encouragement and very LOUD screams

from all the supporters and fellow participants … you guys rock. All and all… A.O.T. has the

best teams EVER!!!

AWESOMENESS

BOOM!


JEEP WARRIOR #4 KZN #AOTPROUDNESS #CHALLENGEYOURLIMITS #FULLFORCE

BRATZ RACE: 200m uneven terrain with 5 - 8 obstacles

‘* Keagan & Daniel (up-and-coming Elites) * CJ, Keagan, Daniel & Keighley

ROOKIE RACE: 5km trail running with 10 – 12 obstacles

‘* The “Rookie Cookies” * Natasha & Leatitia * Shirees & Meritia

a.k.a. Penny, Shams, Kelly,

Kerry, Amy, Matthew & Stacey


‘* Claire & Candice * Kirsten, Taryn, Nicky & Liam Pretty in Purple (before the mud)

COMMANDO RACE: 10km trail running with 20 – 22 obstacles

(ASSISTANCE ALLOWED) & COMMANDO ELITE (NO-ASSISTANCE AT ALL)

Left: Team CROW Paul, Julian, Matt, Brendan,

Jean & Tyrin

Below: Our Commando ELITE’s

(Podium placing for Gareth, 3rd overall)

Tate (adding she’s 14)… and the twins Darren & Gareth

WATCH THE SPACE PEOPLE… THESE YOUNGSTERS ARE GOING

PLACES!!! And welcome back Shano after quite a few months off from

a hip op… you back in the game boet!


BLACK OPS RACE: 15km Trail Run 28 – 30 obstacles (failure to

do an obstacle, results in burpee penalty)

‘* Wilma & Benton * Jeanine (machine)

(May I add… THEY HAVE BEEN UPGRADED… Next Race … Black Ops ELITE)

BLACK OPS ELITE: 18km Trail Run 30 - 32 obstacles

(YOU ON YOUR OWN HERE… NO TABLETS FOR STUPIDITY #JUSTSAYING

This is where stuff

starts getting

REAL…. Real

tough!!!

18

REMIND

ME WHY WE

DOING THIS

AGAIN??

Honestly??


Some words of wisdom ..

She will

NOT pass

me…

AKKE

SOUT

A.O.T. is beyond proud of each

and every member taking on this

gruelling race in some pretty harsh

and wet conditions. Remember… it

builds character, perseverance, and

you get to learn a little more about

yourself overcoming those

obstacles.

#challengeyourlimits


Our mission at A.O.T. is to introduce you to a style of training that you have

never experienced before. Taking you out of your comfort zone and challenge

what you previously thought your limits were by expert advice, motivation and

encouragement. Nothing traditional.

www.adventureobstacletraining.com


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Private Coaching / Group Session Training: -

Claude: 084 5826 265

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Claude: 084 5826 265

Trish: 083 566 5578









Claude: 084 5826 265

Trish: 083 566 5578









Claude: 084 5826 265

Trish: 083 566 5578

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