A strongman and his friend attempt the Ninja Warrior UK obstacle course in Stoke-on-Trent. Despite having a partially injured bicep and a friend with a "mono" (one pack of abs), they tackle the course, which includes challenges such as climbing walls, swinging on bars, and navigating cargo nets. The friends struggle through the course, making jokes and teasing each other along the way. They eventually complete the course, including the vertical wall challenge, and reflect on their experience, acknowledging the difficulty of the obstacles and the importance of their gloves in protecting their hands.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator is participating in a Ninja Warrior UK course.
2. The course has a "kiddie run" and an "adult run".
3. The narrator is familiar with the course as they live only 10 minutes away from it.
4. The narrator has brought a friend, Pat, to participate with them.
5. The course includes various obstacles such as climbing walls, monkey bars, and a cargo net.
6. The narrator has a injured bicep and is nursing a bad hit.
7. Pat has a mono (a cast) on one arm.
8. The course has a weight limit of 20 stone (125 kilos).
9. The narrator and Pat attempt to complete the course, with varying degrees of success.
10. The course is divided into three stages: stage one, stage two, and the adult ninja warrior course.
11. The adult ninja warrior course includes obstacles such as the "ankle snapper", spinning wheels, and a vertical wall.
12. The narrator and Pat complete the course, despite their injuries and struggles.
13. The narrator weighs 115 kilos, and Pat weighs 174 kilos.
14. The narrator breaks their shin during the course and Pat's sock is visible.
15. The narrator and Pat finish the course, despite their injuries.