Here is a great way to spend a weekend. I am going to have a tough time talking you into this challenge. But as your friend, coach, trainer and general voice of reason, I need to sell this to you. It is time to shake this nightmare we have been living in the past two […]
Category: Obstacle Course Racing
Easy to Follow Guide to Race Etiquette
Or how not to tick off your fellow runners… So you signed up for your first race…cool. In my opinion organized races are one of the best ways make new friends and to stay in shape all year. The running community is friendly, positive and always encouraging. I have run in races that had several […]
Spartan Changing Race Distances
Are the distances getting shorter? First off, I am a diehard Spartan guy. I have been doing the races for four years, have five trifectas and have run over twenty races. I am most definitely not a big deal in the sport but I am passionate about it. What I have learned in those years […]
2019 Arizona Spartan Race
Reviews, Musings and Rants This was the second year I traveled from the snowy confines of Colorado to the sunny and cacti laden lands of Arizona. Specifically Fort McDowell, home for the 2019 Arizona Spartan. I did it for a couple of reasons. One, it was my birthday and what better way to celebrate that […]
2017 Breckenridge Spartan Beast and Sprint Race review
Who does a Spartan Race? People have funny reactions to Spartan races. For some, there is an instant “Hell No!” reaction. For others, there is a little curiosity but it is centered around why someone would do this rather than the event itself. Then you have those that are hooked. From the first time I […]
Warrior Dash 2016 Larkspur Colorado
10 Reasons to do a Warrior Dash. Obstacle course racing is one of the fastest growing sports, yet people who don’t do it know little to nothing about it. The Warrior dash is maybe the best race for people who want to see what this stuff is all about. So I am going to do my […]