It was finally our turn. The four of us – my wife, twin sons and myself – were herded into make-shift pools filled with water and mud. It was cold. Deceivingly cold. Son #2 shrieked and, despite knowing what awaited, there was no shortage of similar reactions and comments from the others. All of us…
By now, most people have heard of obstacle course racing (a.k.a “ocr”). From the big players – like Spartan Race, BattleFrog, Warrior Dash and Tough Mudder – to the more regional and local runs like Rugged Maniac, Terrain Racing, Atlas Race, etc. — for many people, the regular old 5k run just doesn’t cut in…
I often think about what makes me borderline obsessed with obstacle course racing (OCR). I mean, it’s not as if I like running. Being semi-old with a bad back and a bum foot isn’t a good recipe for running flawlessly like those young, fit and attractive people seen in Reebok commercials smiling while enjoying a…
I’ve done what – five Warrior Dashes, a Spartan Sprint, a couple of Rugged Maniacs and a few more mud runs over the past few years and I love it. Don’t get me wrong: I hate running but I really love climbing over stuff. The 2016 OCR season has started and I’m expecting to kick some ass this year – while taking my twin sons along for the ride…
This past weekend I participated in the Terrain Racing series in Tucson and at first glance there was a part of me that wanted to call it a “poor man’s Warrior Dash” but that wouldn’t be be fair. It certainly had a different feel to it but after taking it all in — and running the course — it clearly delivered a good experience.
There is simply too much good in this story not to share it. At the same time, I think we all could use a reminder that despite the struggles or problems we face in our lives – facing them head-on, with a good attitude and a solid team is the only option. Case in point:…
I’ve become somewhat hooked on obstacle runs like the Warrior Dash or Spartan Race. Everyone needs motivation for good heath for me, this is it. Screw the typical 5k.