A man with a painted torso lights a cigar before the start of the “Tough Guy” adventure race near Wolverhampton, West Midlands, on January 29, 2017. The Tough Guy event, which is being held for the final time in its 30th year, challenges thousands of competitors to run a gruelling course whilst negotiating over 200 obstacles including: water, fire, and tunnels. (Photo by Oli Scarff/AFP Photo)





Competitors start the “Tough Guy” adventure race near Wolverhampton, central England, on January 29, 2017. (Photo by Oli Scarff/AFP Photo)





Competitors prepare to start the “Tough Guy” adventure race near Wolverhampton, central England, on January 29, 2017. (Photo by Oli Scarff/AFP Photo)





Competitors take part in the “Tough Guy” adventure race near Wolverhampton, central England, on January 29, 2017. (Photo by Oli Scarff/AFP Photo)





A competitor jumps a burning bale of hay as he takes part in the “Tough Guy” adventure race near Wolverhampton, central England, on January 29, 2017. (Photo by Oli Scarff/AFP Photo)





Competitors take part in the “Tough Guy” adventure race near Wolverhampton, central England, on January 29, 2017. (Photo by Oli Scarff/AFP Photo)





Competitors take part in the “Tough Guy” adventure race near Wolverhampton, central England, on January 29, 2017. (Photo by Oli Scarff/AFP Photo)





A competitor goes into a muddy pool as he takes part in the “Tough Guy” adventure race near Wolverhampton, central England, on January 29, 2017. (Photo by Oli Scarff/AFP Photo)





A competitor takes on a water obstacle as he takes part part in the “Tough Guy” adventure race near Wolverhampton, central England, on January 29, 2017. (Photo by Oli Scarff/AFP Photo)





A competitor goes into a muddy pool as he takes part in the “Tough Guy” adventure race near Wolverhampton, central England, on January 29, 2017. (Photo by Oli Scarff/AFP Photo)





Competitors take part in the “Tough Guy” adventure race near Wolverhampton, central England, on January 29, 2017. (Photo by Oli Scarff/AFP Photo)





Competitors take part in the “Tough Guy” adventure race near Wolverhampton, central England, on January 29, 2017. (Photo by Oli Scarff/AFP Photo)





A competitor reacts as she takes part in the “Tough Guy” adventure race near Wolverhampton, central England, on January 29, 2017. (Photo by Oli Scarff/AFP Photo)





Competitors slide through pipes as they take part in the “Tough Guy” adventure race near Wolverhampton, central England, on January 29, 2017. (Photo by Oli Scarff/AFP Photo)





Competitors take part in the “Tough Guy” adventure race near Wolverhampton, central England, on January 29, 2017. (Photo by Oli Scarff/AFP Photo)





A competitor takes part in the “Tough Guy” adventure race near Wolverhampton, central England, on January 29, 2017. (Photo by Oli Scarff/AFP Photo)





Competitors take part in the “Tough Guy” adventure race near Wolverhampton, central England, on January 29, 2017. (Photo by Oli Scarff/AFP Photo)





Competitors take part in the “Tough Guy” adventure race near Wolverhampton, central England, on January 29, 2017. (Photo by Oli Scarff/AFP Photo)