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News

Tough Mudder 2015 Obstacles Stir Media Frenzy

Author: mattalesevich January 19, 2015
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Last week, we got around. Now get your mind out of the mud because we’re talking about the worldwide media fanfare surrounding our new obstacles. Here are five of hundreds of outlets that decided that our big news was their big news in one short week.

CBS This Morning


On January 13, Charlie Rose and company interviewed Tough Mudder CEO Will Dean on CBS’s nationally broadcast morning show. [Full interview.]

Men’s Journal


The worldwide leader in men’s health and fitness news interviewed our head course designer about how the 2015 experiences is getting amped up for Mudders and spectators alike.

The Washington Post


The American capital’s most widely-circulated newspaper gave readers a sneak peak at three brand new obstacles for 2015.

SELF Magazine


Our head course designer, Nolan Kombol sat down with SELF, the famed women’s health, fitness and nutrition magazine to talk camaraderie, obstacles and Tough Mudder’s social influence.

Scientific American


Beta obstacle tester Melanie Tannenbaum gives a unique psychological and scientific rundown of what it means to be a Tough Mudder.

Want to see what all the hype is about? Visit the revamped Tough Mudder obstacle page.


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