Triple Crown winner Justify, who has won all six of his career races, likely won't be...
From visiting beautiful parks and spas to seeing springs and musical performances, there are so many great things to do in Saratoga Springs, New York.
13 Tips for Your First Mud Run: If your one of the millions of runners a year with a Mud Run on your list of things to do. A Mud Run is only fun is you are ...
Everything you need to know before signing up for your first obstacle course race. Advice from a runner turned OCR world champion, Nicole Mericle.
Obstacle racing is the new boot camp. Going back a few years boot camps were all the rage. You’d have a bunch of pretend tough guys (in most cases, although some were legit ex-military PTIs) parading around in camouflage or other tactical gear, and barking orders at people desperate to get in shape. The reason boot camps were...
The OCR World Championships took place in the UK for the second time in a row! Check out our report and photos from the 3K and 15K races.
13 Tips for Your First Mud Run: If your one of the millions of runners a year with a Mud Run on your list of things to do. A Mud Run is only fun is you are ...
Obstacle course racing, or OCR, is the sport that mixes running and pre-constructed obstacles to challenge your mind and body in a unique way. There are competitive heats, where you can earn cash prizes or just-for-fun heats where you get to play in the mud like a 10-year-old. Regardless
The ultimate book and training guide (free workout program online!) on how to Get Tough Enough to Crush the World’s Most Bad-Ass Courses
LA marathon course guide and tips for training to help you have a great race. From running coaches and finishers
Top 10 Tips To Race A Spartan Beast (Or Any Other Long, Hilly Running Event or Obstacle Race)
13 Tips for Your First Mud Run: If your one of the millions of runners a year with a Mud Run on your list of things to do. A Mud Run is only fun is you are ...
Get a grip, seriously! To succeed at obstacle course races (like Spartan) or hybrid fitness events, you need to have good grip strength to maneuver your bodyweight and pick up heavy stuff for the long haul! Check out these two simple and scalable exercises (with endless variations ) that will help you achieve your goals!
Coaches, experts, and team staffers break down how riders train for one of the most physically grueling events in the world.
TheFitFork.com - There are enough obstacles on a Spartan Race course. Don’t let the fear of unknow race day logistics and personal care keep you from committing to conquering a race. These tips for women only will calm your jitters so that you can enjoy your best day ever.
When Josiah and I were dating, he asked if I would ever do a Spartan Race with him. At the time I had no idea what that even was. He expl...
From those awkward days in gym class to Marines racing through obstacle courses, rope climbing is a time-honored practice of testing and building fitness.
Detailed Course Maps (mileages on profiles are estimates, use mileage from aid station table for best accuracy)
You've seen the cozy, bright house in the paper and know what it really means...well race course descriptions have their own generous terms.
If you're looking for some insight on training for a Spartan Race, look no further! I've composed a list of 20 Spartan training hacks!
If you're looking for some insight on training for a Spartan Race, look no further! I've composed a list of 20 Spartan training hacks!
Wondering how to train for your first adventure race? We've got you covered with this 16 week 3-6 hour sprint adventure race training plan for beginners.
Race season is upon us, my friends. Well, technically, for the truly committed it never ended, and depending where you are located your race season may vary. But for the North East it seems some of our biggest races of the year in the obstacle racing world are fast approaching. Last minute questions of what should I bring, where should I stay, what should I wear, and "I have to climb HOW many feet in elevation at Killington?" are becoming abundant from beginner and even some experienced racers alike. Now, I'm certainly not THE expert in the obstacle racing world (that would be Margaret, and I'm sure she's written about this already), but I've been around the proverbial muddy block a time or two, and I find there is no one right or wrong answer to many of the common OCR questions, such as "Should I wear gloves for obstacle racing?" So without further ado, here's my contribution, based upon common questions I've seen and received.
