It's definitely this, for the most part. But that's not to say there's not enjoyable aspects to it. I've used it through the years to encourage me to do something other than sit around sinking piss for a week straight, moaning about how fucking cold it is.
I'm thinking of doing this challenge over Xmas, who is with me?
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