Tough Mudder Pennsylvania

 The Inn at Pocono Manor to host “Probably the Toughest Event on the Planet”  

Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania, April 2012 ... The Inn at Pocono Manor will host what is sure to be one of the toughest endurance events in the country and in Pennsylvania April 28 & 29 and again on May 12 & 13.  On these dates, approximately 16,000 participants will descend on the 3000-acre resort to participate in Tough Mudder Pennsylvania, an 11-mile endurance challenge featuring 25+ military-style obstacles.  Tough Mudder is considered the ultimate test of strength, grit, stamina and camaraderie.  

At first glance, Tough Mudder is about endurance and pushing oneself.  Dig deeper and one discovers it’s really about teambuilding, encountering and overcoming challenging obstacles and giving back through Tough Mudder’s important involvement with the Wounded Warrior Project.

Designed by British Special Forces, Tough Mudder features more than 25 military-style obstacles, such as “Funky Monkey” - greased-up monkey bars, “Fire Walker” - a run through 4-foot-high flames, and “Electroshock Therapy” - a gauntlet of 10,000-volt-charged dangling wires. Mudders come from all walks of life and range from injured veterans to Wall Street executives to pageant queens to 81-year-old grandfathers.  The event is not about finish times or winning a medal—simply completing a Tough Mudder is a badge of honor.  

Tough Mudder is the largest supporter of the Wounded Warrior Project and its mission to assist severely injured veterans. To date, Tough Mudder and its participants have raised more than $2.5 million for Wounded Warriors.  For more information and to participate, visitwww.toughmudder.com.

 About Tough Mudder

Tough Mudder Events, LLC was founded in 2010 by Will Dean and Guy Livingstone. Considered as "Probably the Toughest  Event on the Planet," each Tough Mudder endurance challenge is designed by British Special Forces and consists of a unique 10- to12-mile trail run over rugged terrain, featuring steep inclines, water hazards and 25-30 military-style obstacles testing one's toughness, fitness, strength, stamina, mental grit and teamwork. The 2011 Tough Mudder series included 14 events taking place across various cities in the U.S., and the 2012 series includes 35 events in the U.S., U.K., Australia and Canada. For the schedule of event dates and locations, visit www.ToughMudder.com.

About The Inn at Pocono Manor

The Inn at Pocono Resort blends a century of hospitality with the demands of 21^st Century travelers.  Lovingly referred to as the “The Grand Lady of the Mountains” and a National Registry of Historic Places property, The Inn at Pocono Manor opened in 1902 as a country retreat for Philadelphia Quakers.  Today it is the oldest continuously running Resort in the Poconos and one of the oldest in North America. 

The Inn’s main lodge and event space were comprehensively renovated in 2011, restoring turn-of-the-last century charm to the historic facilities and integrating state-of-the-art technology expected by today’s travelers.  The all-season resort boasts 237 beautiful guestrooms, and 25,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space that can accommodate up to 500 guests.  The Exchange at Pocono Manor restaurant features superb dining with an eclectic flair.  The Old Lamplighter Lounge serves specialty beverages and pub fare throughout the day. 

Complete recreational amenities are available at The Inn at Pocono Manor, including signature golf, horseback riding, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, the luxurious Laurel Spa, fishing, clay shooting, cross country skiing, and more.   Striking views of the Pocono Mountains are visible from all sides of the resort’s main building.  Complimentary wireless Internet is available throughout.  The Inn at Pocono Manor features two 18-hole signature golf courses, including the East Course dating to 1912, with its first nine holes designed by Donald Ross and second nine by William Flynn, and has been host to golf legends like Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer and Jerry Barber.  In 1959, the West Course opened its first nine designed by George Fazio. Throughout the years it has remained a favorite with long ball hitters. 

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