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F
ighting your way through
muddy obstacle courses and repeatedly
trying to scale a greased, Marine-style slip
wall isn’t exactly an ideal way to spend an
afternoon. But for two Mount Pleasant
couples, it’s the ultimate cherry on top of
their high-protein, low-carb shake. Adam
Von Ins, Elea Faucheron, Stephanie Keenan and Stephen
Siraco have built careers on
pushing their bodies to the limit
and then pushing some more. When the opportunity to
be contestants on NBC’s “Spartan Ultimate Team Chal-
lenge” and potentially win $250,000 presented itself, they
couldn’t pass it up.
The reality show is brought to viewers by the same
masterminds behind “American Ninja Warrior.” It’s like
an adrenaline-fueled take on “Survivor” but way more
physically grueling. The competition takes 36 teams on a
strenuous journey that tests their stamina by harshly put-
ting them through the ringer and forcing them to reach
inside for that last little bit of will and drive.
“We are pretty active people but learned rather abrupt-
Mount Pleasant Couples Take TV Challenge
Heart and
Determination
By Kalene MCCorT
left to right:
adam Von
Ins, elea
Faucheron,
Stephanie
Keenan and
Stephen Siraco.
Photos cour tesy of Adam Von Ins.