Spartan Race Father’s Day Specials

Spartan Dad’s rock! It’s awe-inspiring to see fathers make a commitment to their own health, thus fostering a love of fitness in their kids. Spartan Race wanted to celebrate OCR-loving dads this weekend by offering the following great discounts: Be sure to surprise Dad with the gift of burpees & mud this Father’s Day Weekend! … Continue reading →

Product Review: SmashPack

Weekends are busy, whether attending a race, at the gym, or simply out running errands, it’s easy to find yourself starving with no healthy snacks in sight. If you’re anything like me, it’s likely you have snacks stashed in your car, bag, purse, or pocket, however it can be tough to find between-meal treats that … Continue reading →

Product Review: Reebok All Terrain OR

My thoughts on the most recent Reebok All Terrain series shoe, the Super OR. Continue reading →

Raising A Runner

Today I looked on as my son trudged forward slowly, head down, sweat dripping down his forehead, his face filled with angst. I watched as he contemplated his surroundings, as if entwined in an intense personal battle, seeking meaning and purpose in the task at hand. He was struggling, he was doubting himself, yet he … Continue reading →

The Battle Against Myself

I remember it vividly. Sitting at a small wooden table in the basement of my hometown church, the buzz of children fills the  room. I look up and observe my surroundings; colorful construction paper, dripping bottles of Elmer’s Glue, and books with stories about Jesus are strewn haphazardly about the table. However in that moment … Continue reading →

Spartan Fit, Summer Agoge, & a Free Race Entry!

Obstacle Racing, a sport which was once considered an obscure obsession of the radical, has now become a mainstream sensation. Spartan Race has been at the forefront of this movement, & continues to be innovative. Continue reading →

High Expectations & the OCR Experience

“Warrior Dash was stupid!” I overheard this exclamation burst forth from a participant in the festival area, their mud-caked figure standing in the shadow of a bright red slide which was sending gleeful racers careening into a dark pool of murky water below. “It was boring, and the obstacles sucked,” a fellow racer lamented. Having yet to step across the … Continue reading →

Beginning A New Chapter

Hi. It’s been a while. I decided it was time to pop in for a quick update, as I’ve recently become concious of the fact that my writing has been rather sparce as of late. There is a very distinct reason why I’ve recently taken a step back from writing. You see, the recent months have lead … Continue reading →

A Spartan Scandal: The Annual Pass Conundrum

Well, Spartan Race has gone and done it again; made a business decision without consulting all of the passionate Obstacle Racers who obviously know how to run a company better than they do… As you may have heard, Spartan Race increased the price of their Annual Pass yesterday (gasp!), subsequently causing an uproar that has spread like … Continue reading →

Product Review: OS1st Compression

It seems as though most runners who commit to any amount of long distance training and racing will inevitably discover a deep love of compression sleeves of all shapes, sizes, and lengths. I am no stranger to this phenomenon, having immediately recognized the benefit of donning quality compression – both during and post run – … Continue reading →