THE BUCKEYE MUDDER CLUB

2019 MEMBERSHIP MEETING

RPAC DAVE GRINER ROOM

AUGUST 19, 2019

8:00PM-9:00PM

• Established Spring of 2017 by Craig Martin and Zach Cowen• Currently have 60 members including 9 officers and one

advisor.• tBMC has participated in 24 Tough Mudder Events

• 4 Toughest Mudder Events in Philly (2017 & 2019), Chicago, and Michigan

• 4 members participated in World’s Toughest Mudder in Las Vegas in 2017 and 6 members participated in World’s Toughest Mudder in Atlanta in 2018

• 2019-2020 Goals• Participate in an international Tough Mudder event• Expand club participation to other OCR brands• Continue growing an outward looking organization

committed to serving the community.

THE BUCKEYE MUDDER CLUB

MEET THE OFFICERS:PRESIDENT

Dana FurnasYear: SeniorMajor: Nursing15x Legionnaire3x Toughest Mudder Competitor1x Toughest Mudder Pit Crew1x World’s Toughest Mudder Participant

MEET THE OFFICERS:VICE PRESIDENT

Ryan Wuebben Year: SeniorMajor: Exercise Science10x Legionnaire 3x Toughest Mudder Participant1x Toughest Mudder Pit Crew 1x World’s Toughest Mudder Pit Crew

MEET THE OFFICERS:TREASURER

Evan SandersYear: JuniorMajor: Actuarial Science and Finance4x Legionnaire2x Toughest Mudder Participant

MEET THE OFFICERS:SECRETARY

Sarah SmithYear: SeniorMajor: Nursing4x Legionnaire1x Toughest Mudder Participant 1x Toughest Mudder Pit Crew1x World’s Toughest Mudder Pit Crew

MEET THE OFFICERS:SOCIAL MEDIA CHAIR

Becca KozelYear: SeniorMajor: Psychology5x Legionnaire2x Toughest Mudder Participant1x World’s Toughest Mudder Participant

MEET THE OFFICERS:COMMUNITY OUTREACH CHAIR

Mitchell Halley Year: JuniorMajor: Physics and Astronomy/Astrophysics5x Legionnaire1x Toughest Mudder Participant

MEET THE OFFICERS:SPECIAL EVENTS CHAIR

Andrew ToplakYear: SeniorMajor: Mechanical Engineering5x Legionnaire 2x Toughest Mudder Participant

MEET THE OFFICERS:PIT CREW COORDINATOR

Jimmy Henyey

Year: SeniorMajor: Finance/Accounting Master of Accounting1x World’s Toughest Mudder Pit Crew3x Legionnaire1x Toughest Mudder Participant

MEET THE OFFICERS:WEBMASTER

Brian Seeds

Year: Sophomore Major: Computer Science 2x Legionnaire1x World’s Toughest Mudder Pit Crew

WHAT IS TOUGH MUDDER?• Obstacle Course Race established in 2010

• Over 3 million participants over 6 different countries.• Raised over 10 million dollars for charities including WWP and

Team Rubicon.

• Original Tough Mudder Course

• First race was in May 2010, attracting more than 4,000 participants.

• Based on military training to test physical and mental toughness.• “Probably the toughest event on the planet.”

• Tough Mudder offers 6 course options in 2019

TOUGH MUDDER 5K

• 3 mile course, 13 obstacles• Great for a first time experience!

• What you get?• Finisher T-shirt• Green Finisher Headband• BEER (21+)

TOUGH MUDDER CLASSIC

• 8-10 mile course, 25 World Class Obstacles.• Requires some training.• ~Run 2 miles at a 10 minute pace.

• What you get:• Tough Mudder Finisher T-Shirt• Orange Tough Mudder Headband• BEER (21+)

TOUGHER MUDDER

• Same 8-10 mile course, 25 World Class Obstacles.• Competitive timed event.• First wave of the morning.• More strenuous training required.

• Extra challenges at obstacles.• What you get:

• Tougher Mudder Race Bib• Tougher Mudder Finisher T-Shirt• Tougher Mudder Finishers Headband

TOUGHEST MUDDER • 12 Hour Circuit Event from 8PM-8AM.

• 5 mile lap, 20-25 obstacles – complete as many times as you can in 12 hours

• Competitive timed event.• Even more strenuous training required.

• Comfortable working out for 6+ hours.• Running/Walking 25+ Miles

• What you get:• Toughest Mudder Race Bib.• Toughest Mudder Finishers T-Shirt.• Toughest Mudder Headband.• Toughest Mudder Medal• Qualification to World’s Toughest Mudder.

WORLD’S TOUGHEST MUDDER

• 24 Hour Circuit Event in Atlanta, Georgia.• 5 mile lap, 20-25 obstacles – complete as many laps as

you can in 24 hours• Competitive timed event.• Most strenuous physical and mental training required.

• What you get:• World’s Toughest Mudder Finishers T-Shirt• World’s Toughest Mudder Race Bib• Mileage Awards and bibs• World’s Toughest Mudder Headband

TOUGH MUDDER X

• 1 mile, 10 obstacles, 10 cross-fit exercises

• Competitive timed event• Requires some training

• What you get:• Tough Mudder X Finisher T-Shirt• Tough Mudder X Headband• Qualification for Tough Mudder X

Championship

TOUGH MUDDER HOLY GRAIL

• Tough Mudder Award for completing 1 Tougher, Toughest, and World’s Toughest Mudder in one calendar year.

• Awards• Holy Grail• Holy Grail T-Shirt• Official Tough Mudder Badass.

• Strength and conditioning

• Tough Mudder Strength Workout – Monday 8:00-10:00PM @ JON• After-hours, private BMC workout with full gym access• Includes HIIT, weight lifting, and endurance training• Led by Dana Furnas and Ryan Wuebben

• Tough Mudder Interval Training – Wednesday 8:00-9:00PM @ RPAC• Short distance circuit training combining short distance running and

multiple exercises.• Led by Dana Furnas and Ryan Wuebben

• Tough Mudder Grips n’ Cheeks Workout – Friday 6:30-7:30PM @ JON• A mix of grip strength and leg exercises.• Led by Evan Sanders

WORKOUTS AND TRAINING

• Black Diamond Obstacle Course• Obstacle Course Training with Tough Mudder X

elite participant and 10th place OCR World Champion Jason Goggins.

• Sundays at 11am weather permitting!

WORKOUTS AND TRAINING

WORKOUTS AND TRAINING

• Kinetic Climbing and Fitness• Bouldering and fun, competitive workouts led by

gym owner Tony Reynaldo• Replaces Friday workouts about once a month • BMC Members receive discounted day pass

TOUGHEST MUDDER TRAINING• Overnight Training at Kirkmont Center in Zanesfield,

OH• 8-12 hour training for Toughest and World’s Toughest

Mudder• 5 mile loop including:

• Obstacle Course• Waterfall Run• Mud Slide• Multiple Trails

• Date TBD

tBMC Gives Back

• Essential pillar of Tough Mudder is being leaders in our communities.

• Partnerships with local charities and missions

• Partnership with the Mid-Ohio Food Bank

SPONSORSHIP

XTERRA WETSUITS

● Buckeye Mudder Club Exclusive Discount○ 60% off with code: C-BUCKEYEMUD

TOUGH MUDDER TRI-STATE

• Big club event for the semester!

• Traveling to Englishtown, New Jersey on October 18th-20th (8-9 hour drive)

• Events include Tough Mudder 5K, Classic, and Tougher

• Pricing and details will be released closer to the trip!

• Please sign the interest form!

Race Day Gear Breakdown

• Shoes - Trail Running Shoes or shoes you don’t want to use again!

• We recommend : Salomon Speed Cross 5, Brooks Cascadia

• Tops and Bottoms: No cotton• Dri-fit like polyester shorts, shirts, compression

shorts, and spandex.• We recommend : Nike, Merrell, Under Armour,

Lulu Lemon.• Performance socks

• We recommend : Balega, Lulu Lemon, CEP.

• $40 Buckeye Mudder Club Initiation Fee• Club T-shirt• Discounted Participation Entry

• 80-100% off when volunteering with the group• Discounted travel and accommodations • Buckeye Mudder Club Workouts• Access to exclusive Buckeye Mudder Club Events

• Exclusive training retreats at Kirkmont• Exclusive discounts at Kinetic Climbing and Fitness• Private gym workouts at JON

• $30 Returning Member Fee (Due Fall Semester).• Allows members to retain membership status for full

academic year.• Application online: www.buckeyemud.com

MEMBERSHIP

FUTURE DATES

• If interested in joining the club, the membership form and new member fee will be due on Friday, September 20th

NEW! COMMITTEES• This year we will be introducing three committees to the

club• Fundraising Committee• Events Committee• Membership Committee

• Overview• Give general members an opportunity to be more involved

in the club• Stepping stone between a general member and an

executive board member• Uphold the Tough Mudder pillar of Teamwork by delegating

jobs to small groups (4-5 members)• Open to both new and returning members*

• More info coming soon!!!

QUESTIONS???

SOCIAL MEDIA

• Follow us on social media for the most recent updates!

• Twitter: @osumud• Instagram:@buckeyemud• Facebook: The Buckeye Mudder Club• Website: www.buckeyemud.com