Breaking News: These Two Separated At Birth?

Tale Of The Tape

Name                        Garfield Griffiths                                           Carl Spackler

Occupation            Race Director                                                 Groundskeeper

Hails From:           New Castle, England                                      ?????

Age                             46                                                                     30

Secret Weapon    Krav Maga                                                      Plastic Explosives

Sworn Enemy       Larry Cooper                                                 Gopher

Garfield Famous Quote :

This is a hybrid race. We have a functional fitness “CrossFit Style” Pit, followed by a 4 to 5 mile obstacle course.

Carl Famous Quote:  

This is a hybrid. This is a cross of Bluegrass, Kentucky Bluegrass, Featherbed Bent, and Northern California Sensemilia.

Now you tell us…are these two related?

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Matt B. Davis

is the host of the Obstacle Racing Media Podcast and the author of "Down and Dirty-The Essential Training Guide for Obstacle Races and Mud Runs". He is also the only (known) #wafflehouseelite obstacle racer.

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