The King’s Royal Hussars Get Tough

3 former and serving members of the King’s Royal Hussars fought through mud, fire and exhaustion in a gruelling 12 mile race.

Scott Minton, Laura Britton, Jordan Wylie and WO2 Leigh Ashton (34)

In early June, the four Hussars chose to spend their weekend at the notorious Tough Mudder Competition which was held South of London in early June.  Despite the warm dry summer weather, they found themselves wet, cold and muddy by lunch time.

Inspired by the military, the Tough Mudder obstacle course is a world wide event.  The courses are set up about the globe attracting thousands of adventurers with a thirst to prove themselves.  They consist of 20 odd obstacles through which the competitors must fight.  Such obstacles include electric wires, burning hay and long claustrophobia inducing mud filled tunnels to name just three.

On having had to swim through an under water ice filled doorway, WO2 Leigh Ashton (34) commented, "it took brain freeze to a whole new level!"

Having already raised over 2 million pounds for the charity 'Help for Heroes' and with an emphasis on team work, it is unsurprising that the competition attracts a lot of military competitors.

Already, there is talk amongst soldiers throughout the Regiment about entering the next locally held Tough Mudder competition in September.

For further information, please contact James Scott on james.scott165@mod.uk