Just a week prior to the 2013 Spartan Death Race – Year of the Gambler, I was being trained to be a Spartan Group X Trainer, had the trip of a life time to California – my first time ever (I was there once before but only for a day trip to Magic Mountain) traveling … Read More
Author: Tony Matesi
Alpha Warrior – Pure Obstacle Racing
After finding out that Alpha Warrior was going to be taking place in San Diego the week after my Spartan Group X Training I just knew I had to sign up for this race that looked very similar to what you would see on Sasuke or better known here as American Ninja Warrior. A race … Read More
Spartan Group X Training – REACH Chicago
For those of you that don’t already know there will be a new fitness training center opening in Chicago in just a few short weeks. Located off the corner of Chicago Ave and Paulina is where you’ll find our new home to get fit, have fun, and live healthy. REACH: Beyond Fitness will offer an … Read More
Giveaway: Spartan Race Entry – 1000 Facebook “Likes” Thank You
We would like to thank each and every one of our followers that have helped us to reach 1000 Facebook “Likes” and for helping this blog grow into what it has become. When I started this I thought it would just be a journal documenting my Death Race experience but thanks to all of you … Read More
2013 Death Race Gear: Shoes
Last year I learned a valuable lesson about Death Race gear choices….don’t wear a shoe that is beginning to get low on tread. After over 30 hours I finally had a chance to switch shoes. The beginning half of the event I went with an extra comfy shoe, especially based on my standard of having … Read More
2013 Death Race Gear and Prep Guide
Preparing for the Death Race is silly. No, but really, you’ll never truly be prepared. As silly as it is, however, there are a lot of things that are essential to being successful at the Death Race. Proper care of your body is the most important and exceedingly important is the strength and fortitude of … Read More
The Human Death Race Documentary Update
Have you seen any of The Human Death Race Documentary updates on the website lately? You HAVEN’T?! The Human Death Race Documentary is capturing all areas of the Death Race. Straight from the documentary description, “Now, for the first time, the thrilling intensity of the annual Death Race is revealed. We examine the psychological process of … Read More
Giveaway: Spartan Race Sprint at Miller Park
The Spartans are bringing Obstacle Racing to Miller Park in Wisconsin. The Stadium Series is set to hit the home of the Milwaukee Brewers September 7th. I have Free Entry for ONE to the Miller Park Spartan Race. All you have to do is enter below. You can tweet daily for extra entries. Who’s going … Read More
Texas Spartan Sprint – Obstacle Racing for Runners
Another last minute trip that thankfully came together quite well thanks to Priceline.com’s Name Your Price feature and I was on my way to another weekend filled with Obstacle Racing. When I first checked flights on Tuesday before the second Legend of the Death Race Adventure Race they were all in the $600-700 price range … Read More
Legend of the Death Race – Spring Edition
Leading up to the event I felt something I haven’t felt in a long time, not since I was working full time and attending grad school full time – about two and a half years ago, though it feels like a decade – I was stressed out. Coming back from Colorado I realized how little … Read More