Tough Mudder: Good or Bad for business?

I've gotta admit, I'm a little confused...

Yesterday I get this headline in an email...

http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com/2012/04/16/tough-mudder-participants-happy-but-local-businesses-dont-see-much-benefit/

And then this morning, I get this headline.....from the same paper.....?????

http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com/2012/04/17/tough-mudder-a-boon-for-area-hotels-restaurants/

No further comment.