Master Your Human Potential! As professionals working in sports, SUNNY SIDE UP employees participated in the most grueling obstacle race to experience the answers firsthand.
Hello, this is PR Sunny-chan!
We apologize for the delayed report, but on Saturday, October 1st, SUNNY members participated in Reebok’s toughest team race ever, “Reebok FITNESS BATTLE RACE,” held at Tokyo German Village!
This demanding race requires teams of four to work together to overcome eight obstacles scattered throughout a 5 km course and reach the goal. Beyond physical strength, the race demands mental fortitude and bonds with teammates.
SUNNY SIDE UP is a professional organization with a long history of involvement in sports. To carry on this DNA, we had our young SUNNY members experience challenging themselves to their limits, the teamwork born in extreme conditions, and the value that transcends sports—the excitement and satisfaction gained through taking on challenges!
The team consisted of sports-loving young employees in their first through seventh years, in a mixed-gender formation!
We present how the team came together under extreme conditions during the race challenge.
The 3-Meter-High Wall “Hyper Wall”
The first obstacle was the “Hyper Wall,” a wall approximately 3 meters high. The time limit for all four members was 90 seconds. Standing before the 3-meter wall, its presence was imposing. Since the climbing order was crucial, we had strategized in advance.
First, the two male members climbed up,
and together they pulled up the female members.
Everything went according to plan up to this point, but the last person was the challenge!
They had to jump and be pulled up by the two members above, but catching hands at the right moment during the jump proved quite difficult. Many teams ran out of time at this stage.
We managed to catch on the second attempt, but unlike the other three members, without the pushing force from below, they had to climb up on their own while being pulled,
and because the wall was flat and vertical, it was harder than it looked. The two members above pulled desperately!
Ultimately, the two above practically dragged them up, but we managed to clear it within the 90-second time limit!
Though it was still early in the race, I was already moved… laughs
With this promising start, team morale was visibly boosted!
Failing to clear even one of the eight obstacles results in disqualification, and unfortunately, we were unable to clear them all. However, we witnessed serious expressions and bonds with teammates that are not seen in everyday work!
STAGE-06 “Iron-Train”
STAGE-07 “Monkey Rope”
STAGE-08 “Spider Wall”
During the latter obstacles, they appeared to have reached their physical and mental limits, but they still did not give up and worked together to aim for the goal!
Everyone crossed the finish line holding hands!
This race featured tough obstacles that could not be cleared without serious physical training, but everyone challenged themselves to their limits and, even in extreme conditions, showed consideration for their team and tried to fulfill their role within the team. Above all, they appeared to be enjoying themselves regardless of the situation, and I believe that “teamwork born in extreme conditions” truly developed in this short time!
Everyone with great smiles! Excellent work!
We believe the experience and bonds gained through this challenge can be applied to daily work! SUNNY SIDE UP will continue to actively take on soul-stirring experiences that make us think about “what the essence of sports truly is”!
Stay tuned!
