This weekend a bunch of crazies like myself headed out to the Winter Death Race in Vermont. I did not attend the WDR but I was monitoring their progress and I must say these athletes are all incredible, congrats to everyone who participated especially those who I have had the pleasure of meeting at previous … Read More
Death Race
Hiking and Chopping Wood
If theres two things you can count on doing in the Death Race it’s chopping wood and without question some form of hiking will occur. Why not make a weekend morning afternoon out of it? This past Saturday I did just that but for once I didn’t have to go alone. I met up with … Read More
Aftermath of the Ax and Buckets o’ Gravel
Tonight was an interesting night. I have had a bit more tightness in my calves then expected from my run a few days ago, combination of staying on the mid-foot, virtually eliminating my heels from touching the ground and doing more sprints than I’m used to. I began the night with 35 minutes of ripping apart a a few stumps … Read More
Finding the Death Race
It was nearly 5 years ago when I first began searching for challenges that would not only discipline me but would drive me to find my absolute limits, I started my search by enrolling in Officer candidate school, from there it has been quite an adventure. The 2012 Death Race will hopefully serve as a … Read More
The Beginning.
This is just a short introduction post. You probably already know me if you’re reading it at this point in this blog’s life. But in case you don’t I’m Anthony Matesi, but you can call me Tony. I have started this new blog as a way to track the path I take as I train … Read More