Interview with Mr. Mouse
With the recent release and booming success of Scott Keneally’s “Rise of the Sufferfests” documentary I thought it was a great time to interview one of the most important and influential icons of the sport/hobby/addiction of obstacle course races.
For those of you that are not familiar with Mr. Mouse, he was the first to create obstacle course/mud runs at Tough Guy® which is approaching it’s thirtieth year anniversary of running an event/race and he is a very unique, mysterious, and special man. I have allowed him to speak his mind on multiple subjects and as well provide some of his supporting documents to better explain his responses and his history in the OCR world.
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Interview with Mr. Mouse:
First, how you are feeling and can you provide any updates on your medical condition?
Mr. Mouse: On Friday I was feeling bright and buzzing. Fit and pretty damn good. These bouts of Blackouts/Seizure are simply part of life’s Tough Guy® challenges. No self-pity, just accept it! Unfortunately, I had 2 days of THE DREADED burning belly and I need to go back to the specialist with my latest observations. This bug is now hitting me twice each week. Blackout/Concussion Sunday 5 pm through Monday 10:30 am – 16 Hours!
Blackout/Concussion:
Abdomen, stomach intestines painful burning feeling even my ankles and feet! Sickly, head dull swooning, empty bowels, lie down, need all clothes off because of irritation, get into bed where my whole body settles, mind clears, enter deep sleep. Dreams are pleasant and usually remember, on waking 2-3 hours later soaked in sweat, really wet.
I plan to be here for another 70 years, I have written life begins at 70, an exercise instruction manual but I may not wake from one of these Blackouts/Seizures. Death is similar to Tough Guy® life – yet another exciting journey into the unknown.
My Ailment as been all clear for 4 weeks, I believe I have found the answer, all carefully written now on my Blog to help others suffering. All should believe that mind over matter is possible with all ailments. – www.blog.toughguy.co.uk
For those that are not aware, can you explain why this is going to be your last Tough Guy – Original race?
Mr. Mouse: Rocky Marciano, my hero, the only man to retire at the top – that’s me! My superior spiritual nature is furiously designing a new way forward for my talents. New Year, New Beginnings, New Name, see attached leaflet and Ad. The world of Greedies (Tough Mudder) they watch my writings to find their way forward. Tough Mudder are an evil bunch of plagiarist, they copy all ideas, all mannerisms, all Mouseez speak, all proven by Mr Mouse written newsletters since 1987 to present day. They are under oathing, Dishonor, Envy, Facebook Fury, is the rent we pay to God for our pleasures, by sharing we all will gain more.
My Motto: Fighting Greed, one of the 7 Deadly Sins – Anger, Bitterness, Cheating, Dishonor, Envy, Facebook Fury, Greed, is the rent we pay to God for our pleasures, by sharing we all will gain more.
I am confused; will this be the last Tough Guy race ever or because of your health concerns or do you suspect this could unfortunately be your last one?
Mr. Mouse: Talks are in progress with a huge multi billion quids company who wants to buy the Tough Guy® brand, but want to move it to British Stately Home. An online petition has commenced to keep Tough Guy® at its original location. My family, friends, Special Forces and Ghost Squad are working towards this aim by constructing 30 new obstacles for January 29th 2017. The enthusiasm may build 30 more of the best mud fun fear climbing and sliding to make it 30 times tougher than any imitation.
You mentioned to me in our previous correspondence that you have it written in your will to be physically placed in a wheelchair with your thumb up frozen in a block of ice and wheeled out to future occasions. Are your serious about this and if yes what occasions? And will you charge a rental fee for this?
Mr. Mouse: How the f**kin hell can I charge from a frozen lump? Donations to the brilliance I have left behind, volunteers to continue the legacy, they will ensure contribution to the Greatness which I have created. Vincent Van Gough Quote To His Brother Theo: “I cannot help it that my pictures do not sell. Nevertheless, the time will come when people will see that they are worth more than the price of the paint” – Year 1888.
Per our previous conversations, it is your opinion that you have been taken advantage of multiple times, can you share how you feel about this and why people have done this to you?
Mr. Mouse: I am sure this is answered in my:
1) MOTTO Fighting Greed, one of the 7 Deadly Sins – Anger, Bitterness, Cheating, Dishonor, Envy, Facebook Fury, is the rent we pay to God for our pleasures, by sharing we all will gain more.
2) FORGIVENESS Tough Mudder – They can pay in dollars or quids for their terrible atrocious behavior in attempting to put Tough Guy® out of business. They can shake the hand of Mr Mouse and join to help create (World Obstacle Runners Discipline Equality Society) WORDES. Their marketing of Tough Guy® product has been a phenomenal success and fully appreciated by Mr Mouse. Watch for the fireworks display of Dean in the Dock for Perjury and Disparagement 5 to 10 years? If they do not take the offer.
When this big company comes on board, there will be lawyers employed to establish my IP Rights ALL events will have to pay a licence fee. This fee will be used to the creation of World Obstacle Runners Discipline Equality Society (WORDES). Thus I can be satisfied that Obstacle Running is correct in every way for the goodness that it brings to this world. Here is a list of the countries which have visited me here and want Tough Guy® in their country. (See Leaflet)
Some in this business/sport/hobby are of the opinion that you created the concept of obstacle course races/mud runs, but it was Joe, Selica, and Richard that took it to a new level and created the true sport/hobby of OCR, what is your opinion of this?
Mr. Mouse: Not Joe! He funded and grabbed! Richard was the brains, Selica was very good. I accept that they introduced and changed the concept to a different test of agility travelling boot-camp, but they commenced by copying. They have not the slightest VIRTUE of sharing to make OCR a better world. Now you can read the truth, they copied all from here to start thence I acknowledged Joe that he brought in more upper body obstacles.
See missing from Spartan info. Joe DeSena – Did not come to meet us this year, did not arrange a meeting in Edinburgh. Reason? He is fighting to get Spartan involved with the Olympics against me getting Obstacle Running involved. Simply a Wheeler Dealer Grab All with a smirk.
What is your opinion of the OCR World Championships?
Mr. Mouse: Yes, I accept that physical abilities will continue to produce exceptional abilities of Gymnastic proportions. I am ever in admiration of those who are Front Runners in all Sport Physical Activities. I did for many years champion the guy s who came 2nd, 3rd, 4th to 10th, to 20th, these competed without sponsorship. Yet without their prowess and support, THE WINNER, THE RECORD BREAKER could not achieve??? So I will for January 2017 build the absolute Toughest Tough Guy® Course, at least 3 times tougher than any nearest claims to fame course. This Will Be The REAL Toughest ORunner In The World – July 1st/2nd 2017 with over 400 Obstacle of Tough Guy® Nature. (see attached world’s toughest ORunner prizes)
Battle of Passchendaele January 29th 2017 —July 1st 2nd 2017: This will be the model that will be constructed in many countries. The fly by night Greedies who have climbed on board with their movable box of monkey tricks will fade away.
World Championships:
This greatness must be held on the toughest course on the planet. Therefore, I am constructing at least 60 new terrifying obstacles thirty times more fearfully ferocious than any other in the world. Prize Money subventions will be won, not only by fastest legs but my new creation to champion all classes similar to Paralympics categories. Why should a 4-ft 6-inch fit lady (age) inside leg small, reach limited, compete with a 6-ft 3-inch German Ultra fit? I will soon announce these categories.
Do you think World-Wide the sport of obstacle course racing has peaked and now even maybe plateaued or do you expect it to grow bigger and better?
Mr. Mouse: See attached my writings to James Parrish, Nuclear Races, on the Greedies plus my confidence that Quality Events will hold fast. Never before in history has such a sporting activity been created when Greedies could use such as the internet to claim their prizes of cash or F*ck All and F*ck the Competitors by Organizing Sham Events
Marathon Other Distant Races
These arrived after Chris Brasher, John Disley and Billy Wilson together with Vince Reagan and Bolton Reebok created London Marathon and AIMS to control the Sport for the good of the Sport. Cities around the world used this as a tourist attraction but never before have plagiarist Greedies seen such an opportunity.
WORDES – World Obstacle Running Disciplined Equality Society.
I have registered and I will promote this throughout the world to make this new Sport/Activity of Obstacle Running a historical achievement similar to Steeple Chasing. All ORunners will rise to the occasion.
My opinion is based on 36 years’ experience, since meeting Fred Lebow the creator of New York Road Runners and New York Marathon. No one alive has my experience. See attached my forecast in 2014. On Sam’s www.wor.media
I have often talked to you about bringing a Tough Guy Franchise to the United States and North America, but unfortunately I just don’t think most North American’s are should I say, tough enough to handle the conditions that truly make your events that amazing races they are. Could you see a Tough Guy race working in North America that is modified more for the masses?
Mr. Mouse: Look at my proposals to Create Tough Guy® similar to Iron Man. Yes, USA will have an event, probably Arizona. I have answered this above, when the time comes for USA, you will be top of the list.
I want to give you the opportunity to close this interview with saying anything else you wish to share with my readers?
Mr. Mouse: I am self-made in every way. Read my life story as written by Samantha Wishner – www.wor.media. My rise from the gutters of life was by determination belief in good people getting together to make this world a better place for the following generations. In 1970 I met Horse in the Exmoor Pony and loved the study of this Animal that had colonized the world 20 million years before mankind and today can live long and happy without food or come from mankind or womankind. Exmoor Pony taught me PATIENCE. I don’t fight and waste energy. I wait PATIENTLY until ALL of YOU READERS commence looking and learning from my wisdom in being Creator of Obstacle Running PLUS my gathering of ALL OF US sharing our wealth, happiness and helpfulness, without thought of Greed!
- Closing:
I hope those that read this interview come away understanding that Mr. Mouse has a heart and drive regarding obstacle course races that is very unique and special. He was very open and honest with his responses and that is something I personally appreciate.
I attached the documents that Mr. Mouse has provided in addition to this interview, but be forewarned they are long, but very interesting reading for those that follow the history of OCR.
Interviewed By: Walter F Hendrick (OCRSandy)