Harvard Tough Mudder Club

Contact: Aidan Shapiro-Leighton (arashap@fas.harvard.edu), Ryan Solis (rjsolis@fas.harvard.edu) and Michael Oberst (mkoberst@fas.harvard.edu)

Overview: The Harvard College Tough Mudders are primarily concerned with providing the tools necessary to access and participate in obstacle-course endurance races in New England. This includes education of race mechanics, course obstacles, and training to provide the physical fitness necessary to compete. We hope to embody the Tough Mudder Mission

Statement: “To shift the entire focus of endurance sports away from personal performance and boring repetitive exercises to varied challenges, teamwork, camaraderie, and genuine fun.”

Club life: Tough Mudder commitment is low-key and determined by each member. There will be optional weekly training sessions involving running, lifting, swimming, and preparation for the other obstacles; members are encouraged to workout and ready themselves individually. In addition to training, social gatherings will be planned throughout the semester.

Competition: Tough Mudders train all year for a single race which occurs on the first weekend of May in Vermont. Although the race is a competition with thousands of other participants, Harvard Tough Mudders are committed to completing the entire race as a unified team. Expenses for this trip will be covered by team funds.