THERE was plenty of mud, sweat and possibly some tears on Saturday as more than 1000 people from across the country battled their way through a gruelling obstacle course on the outskirts of Wagga.
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From mud pits to wall climbs and ice baths to cargo nets, the city's inaugural Mud, Sweat and Beers (MSB) ensured the strength of competitors was put to the test both physically and mentally.
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Held at the purpose-built "Punishment Park" near Euberta, the event mimicked a giant boot camp with a 10-kilometre course and almost 30 obstacles for those aged over 14.
Wagga competitor David Paull was part of a 20-strong team who stepped up to the challenge, helping each other to get over the line.
"It's all about pushing yourself and getting out of your comfort zone," Mr Paull said.
"I'm not a young bloke any more, but it wasn't too bad."
Most of the team, dubbed the "Ducks Nuts", completed the Tough Mudder event at Phillip Island in January and some are tackling the Sydney event this weekend.
Not dissimilar to MSB, Tough Mudder is an 18 to 20km obstacle course designed by the British Special Forces.
MSB event director Mark Stewart said 1200 participants took part in what he described as a "big thing" for the city.
"It's attracted people from all over every state," Mr Stewart said.
"Most obstacle events are situated within close proximity to capital cities ... we've been keen to bring an event out here.
"Wagga is a great city, it's great to show it off.
The event went ahead despite Euberta residents voicing their opposition to the event's development application.
"It's been a challenge to put together," Mr Stewart said
"The one thing we don't want to do is upset people.
"I'd like to see it come back and a lot of people in the Riverina would like to see it come back, it's just a matter of where," he said.
