Freezing temperatures, towering flames, acres of mud and a few thousand exhausted competitors in fancy dress. It can only be the Tough Guy Challenge 2012
Tough Guy 2012 was a challenge of truly biblical proportionsPhotograph: Jon Super/APWe give it three minutes before the bunny ears are trampled in the mud and the fishnets are in tattersPhotograph: Jon Super/APOne of the obstacles is a wall of flames. This competitor seems devilishly suited to the taskPhotograph: Michael Regan/Getty ImagesShould have left the wig at home ...Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty ImagesSome competitors are tougher than others ...Photograph: Darren Staples/ReutersMaybe it's better to pretend you're swimming in chocolate milk rather than muddy water?Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty ImagesA cargo net crossingPhotograph: Jon Super/APWe hope those suits weren't on hire ...Photograph: Darren Staples/ReutersJust chillin'Photograph: Alex Morton/Action ImagesLooks like his clothes were burned in the flamesPhotograph: Jon Super/AP"I'm safe and warm and sitting in my favourite armchair"Photograph: Alex Morton/Action ImagesThe event literally incorporates blood, sweat and tearsPhotograph: Darren Staples/ReutersNot everyone makes it to the end of the racePhotograph: Michael Regan/Getty ImagesIt's all over and this woman is still smiling - despite looking like she fell face first into a crusty cowpatPhotograph: Darren Staples/Reuters
