Obstacles Conquered at Fedhealth Impi Challenge #3 North West Province
Adventure seekers, adrenaline junkies and outdoor enthusiasts eagerly toed the line at the picturesque Van Gaalens Kaasmakerij (North West Province) on Saturday, 06 October 2018 to partake in the action of the much anticipated Fedhealth IMPI Challenge #3.
A trail run with a twist, the Fedhealth IMPI Challenge encouraged family involvement, healthy living and getting outdoors. Fitness levels were put to the test, fears were challenged, but most importantly accomplishments were celebrated.
“We were overwhelmed by the support received at the Fedhealth IMPI Challenge #3,” says Pieter du Plessis, Fedhealth IMPI Challenge Race Director. “The Van Gaalens Kaasmakerij is the perfect venue for the IMPI Challenge. The venue’s natural beauty and existing trails are unsurpassed. Although some obstacles were more challenging than others, they were all the source of much excited. We are confident that fears were challenged and overcome today. We’d like to thank each and every entry for their support. From here the Fedhealth IMPI Challenge moves to Stellenbosch (in November) where we will celebrate ten years of amazing obstacle course racing.”
Fedhealth Principal Officer, Jeremy Yatt, says: “Fedhealth supports physcial exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle, and as such, we really enjoy seeing our members and their families in action at events such as the Fedhealth IMPI Challenge. Thanks to everyone who took part at Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij this past weekend – we hope you had as much fun as we did!”
Obstacles to look out for at the Fedhealth IMPI Challenge #3 included the: Super Rent Little Hurdles, Porcupine Crawl, Mitchum Wall, Swamp, Snake Pits, Weir Crossing, Rope Climb, Under Armour’s Wiggle Wiggle, Leap of Faith, Tyre Swing, Fedhealth Tower, Rawson Wall, Under Armour Wall, Pully Hoist, Mud Pits, Tyre Flip, Viktor se Gat, Varsity College’s Monkey Madness, Tyre and the Fedhealth Lilly Pads.
NEXT UP: Fedhealth IMPI Challenge #4 (Stellenbosch)
The Fedhealth IMPI Challenge will celebrate its 10th anniversary in November.
| Date: | Saturday, 17 November 2018 |
| Venue: | Wiesenhof Wildlife Park (Stellenbosch) |
Categories to choose from when entering the Fedhealth IMPI Challenge:
| Categories: | Entry Fee: |
| 1. IMPI Elite: 18-20km with 26 tough obstacles (age 18+ years); timed event with prize money | R550.00 |
| 2. IMPI Corporate: the 10km Challenge distance with extra benefits (age 16+ years) | R500.00 |
| 3. IMPI Challenge: 10 – 12km with 18 obstacles (age 16+ years) | R400.00 |
| 4. IMPI Dash: 5km with 11 obstacles (ages 10+, all adults welcome) | R300.00 |
| 5. IMPI Mini: 1km with 8 smaller supervised obstacles (ages 6 – 10 years) | R100.00 |
CHARITY SUPPORT: When entering online Fedhealth IMPI Challenge Warriors can choose to either support one or all six event charities: 1. CANSA Active, 2. Prochorus Community Development Centre, 3. Woodside Special Care Centre, 4. Cape of Good Hope SPCA, 5. the SPCA Rustenburg and/or 6. NSRI.
TEAM BUILDING MADE FUN: Although the Fedhealth IMPI Challenge can be entered individually or as part of a team, to ensure that the most fun is had on the day, teamwork is encouraged! The Fedhealth IMPI Challenge is the ideal team building exercise!
Each finisher (individual and/or team) will receive an official Fedhealth IMPI Challenge finisher photograph.
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For more information on the Fedhealth IMPI Challenge email info@impichallenge.co.za or visit www.impichallenge.co.za
Photo Highlights on the Fedhealth IMPI Challenge Facebook page: https://web.facebook.com/pg/impichallenge/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10155821535757960
