But old hands like Mr Stepic seem to relish an obstacle race.
From the economist.com
What could be more fun than to run in the world's first interactive zombie-infested obstacle race experience?
From the orlandosentinel.com
In 2009, he entered the School's annual business plan competition with a proposal for a mass-participation obstacle race.
From the independent.co.uk
Not sure about the name for an Easter event, but this 10km obstacle race starts in the shadow of Lancaster Castle.
From the metro.co.uk
Not only must the debaters go up against the competition, but they must also run an obstacle race just to get to the debating podium.
From the philly.com
Unlike a marathon or a triathlon, for which months of training are essential, an obstacle race requires little athletic prowess.
From the independent.co.uk
Keong convinces his wife and daughter to enter an obstacle race where they win the first prize of S$100,000, which he uses to pay his creditors, and his family is reunited.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Well, then your next race should be an outdoor obstacle and adventure race.
From the bostonherald.com
Though she can't resist hurtling through a jaw-dropping obstacle race of swing, classical adaptations and thundering blues, it's hard to resist the childlike glee with which she does it all.