Two weeks after contracting the now infamous Spartan Rash I was back out for another Spartan Race in Washougal, WA. Why would I go back to a Spartan Race after suffering from super-itchy-itis for two whole weeks? Because that’s what you do. This sport is bound to cause some wounds, I have more scars than … Read More
Spartan Race on NBC
As many of you know by now, [I mean how could you not my entire newsfeed is still crowded with posts about it] the Spartan Race World Championships will be aired on NBC Sports Network. Obstacle Racing Media was one of the first to post after the announcement was made and from there the ripple effect power of … Read More
Midwest Super Spartan Race – Curse of the Ivy
The Spartan Race once again returned to the Midwest. This would mark my third appearance at this event but for once it would not be in the middle of a very cold Midwest October like it typically was scheduled for. After last year’s race Spartan Race moved the event to the end of July, most … Read More
Legend of the Death Race Year 2: Part 2 – Stairway to Heaven
As I made my way over toward Andy’s place I was noticing how muddy the terrain was beneath the grip of my Inov-8 Roclite 285’s. The path that led to Andy’s was pretty short and simple as we arrived we instantly came to a halt and it was time for a gear check by none … Read More
Legend of the Death Race Year 2: Part 1 – Jet-setter
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
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