The Picturesque Bereleigh Estate in Hampshire was the setting for Tom Martin’s first Rough Runner race.
Along with colleagues Steve and Dan, Tom set off on the 15k (9ish mile) course through scenic paths of woodland and open plains with stunning vistas of the beautiful South Downs. Sounds like a lovely Sunday afternoon trot doesn’t it? And so it would have been, but for the 20 or so game show inspired obstacles dotted around the course.
Inspired by shows such as Total Wipeout, Takeshi’s Castle and Gladiators, each test of endurance battered and hindered the runners.
“The worst one for me was having to pull myself up a 20ft rope, then trying to mount the platform at the top” said Tom.
In true Gladiators style the race ended with “The Travellator” to propel contenders into glory. Tom and his team finished in just under 3 hours with good fun had by all.
