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By Danni Levy concerted effort to invest in Tough Mudder Half to provide accessible, yet rewarding experiences, to so many runners and outdoor enthusiasts who are not being challenged or excited by ordinary runs or half marathons,” said Dean. “From people who have never tried a mud run to seasoned Legion- naires who would like to bring friends, the Tough Mudder Half events serve as unique entry points to the world of obstacle course races and exclude the more extreme elements like fire and ice, in addition to making electricity completely optional. Tough Mudder’s commitment to innovation and dedication to enhance short distance chal- lenges further positions the company as a global leader in the active lifestyle and sports categories.” Kong-Infinity – Obstacle Design Challenge Winning Obstacle A literal “spin” off of the iconic Kong obstacle, Kong Infinity is engineered to test even the most experienced Tough Mudders by being one of the most technically challenging obstacles on course. Requiring upper body strength and agility, participants start by climbing a 15 foot structure to reach a barrel, which has handles fixed around its circumference on a set of tracks suspended more than 20 feet off the ground. By using momentum, partici- pants rotate the barrel along the tracks to the other side. Kong-Infinity was designed by Ross Munro and Jonny McDonald of Glasgow. www.toughmudder.co.uk Human ken doll Rodrigo Alves gets ‘ribbed’ in a bid to become a fitness cover model! Physique champs watch out- there’s a new guy in town! Human ken doll Rodrigo Alves has become the first man ever to have four ribs removed in his 60th cosmetic procedure. The surgery cost a whopping £28k and left the star in severe pain, but he claims it was all worth-while. Rodrigo told Muscle & Fitness: “My waist looked too wide, but now that I’ve had my ribs removed I will have the best waist in the business. “I plan to be on the cover of Muscle & Fitness by summer!” MARCH 2018 / MUSCLE & FITNESS 139