My 42 yr old H is doing the winter Tough Guy event in 2 weeks with some friends, for charity. This is a race which includes a bit called 'the killing fields' where there are obstacles to get through involving electric shocks, burning tyres, hanging ropes, barbed wire, thick mud and tunnels to crawl through submerged in freezing cold water!
I think he is crazy as he has not trained nearly enough, is not fit enough and has never done anything like this before. And there are genuine health risks (he has to sign a 'death and injury' disclaimer!). Last winter 30% didn't finish and 30% had hypothermia that required medical treatment. There were broken bones, cuts, burns, infections and sickness. And one review I have read described participants 'collapsoing and convulsing' from hypothermia!!
He has a dodgy back, a history of endocartitis (a heart infection) and I am so worried about him doing this. I think it is selfish as it will be me that has to cope with him (plus our 3 sons) if he comes back in a bad way!
He says he understands my worries but is determined to do it and wants my support. He is upset with me for not supporting him and I am upset with him for not taking my concerns seriously. It is causing big stress in our house....
What do you think? Thanks for your help with this!