July - 2013

40 Reasons Why Obstacle Racing Is Like Kinky Sex

Together. In the woods. Decked out in spandex. Breathing heavily. Glistening with sweat. Upright. On your stomach. On your back. On your...

Obstacle Racer’s Bucket List - The Top 10 Extreme Races You Should Attempt

Dear obstacle racing junkie, So you’ve been riding the endurance train for the past couple of years. A 12-hour event doesn’t really seem...

Frigging Rig - How To Get Across The Rig In A Spartan Race

Yes, I’m talking about the Premium Rig - one of the new Spartan obstacles this year. This orange monster, often deviously placed right...

Karma Police, And Staying With The Run

As I run, it’s already dark, but the heat does not let go. It hangs in the air, lazily leans onto the buildings. As I recall similar...

Can I Show Up, And Not Race?

Have you ever tried broccoli in a green smoothie? Don’t. It tastes about as good as it sounds. No, it’s not obvious. While both spinach...

Obstacle Race Training 101

Lookie. There’s a familiar mugshot in the July/August 2013 issue of Get Out There magazine. Check out my article on how to train for your...

The Death Race 2013 Chronicles – Part 4

*MISSED PART OF THE STORY? Part 1 HERE. Part 2 HERE. Part 3 HERE. Saturday, June 22, 2013 0630 hours, 16 hours into the race Fourth...

Men Only Obstacle Race, Or How To Never Get Chicked Again

Are you sick and tired of showing up to an obstacle race only to be passed by one chick after another? Do not let it happen again! We, at...

The Death Race 2013 Chronicles – Part 3

*MISSED PART OF THE STORY? Part 1 HERE. Part 2 HERE. The comedy begins. Friday, June 21, 2013 1430 hours, 0 hours into the race INFERNO...

Gear Review - Salomon Speedcross 3W Trail Shoe

Back to the pool today… I have my eyes on an Olympic distance triathlon in the second week of August. That means I have to learn how to...