In July, we race head to head.

Racing side by side will almost certainly make for high-zoot action and today was certainly solid evidence of this. 

Starting on the Monkey Bars, Ninjas get started quickly using a variety of techniques. Then with little more than a couple of inches separating each competitor, making their way through one, two or three laches was up next.

Balance followed the laches and led into one of the more fun obstacles, the ring swing. Grabbing the ring, competitors turned and ran backwards before leaping into the air, turning and launching across and onto the boxes at the other end. An absolute blast when you got it right.

Next, Ninjas traversed a pole or completed a 2.8m lache then Ring-Slide and onto the Salmon Ladder.

All of this while another Ninja Warrior runs beside you, hunting you down or giving you something to chase. It’s a sure-fire way to make each race that little bit faster.