Tough Mudder continues #ObstacleWeek counting down the top five fan-favorite obstacles. Today coming in at #1 is Blockness Monster, the rolling obstacle that takes more than one person to succeed. It takes a team to get the block spinning and your team over each one in the watery pit. Enjoy your favorite and some never before seen moments from the obstacle. Today is all about Blockness Monster at #ObstacleWeek.
Recently, I've seen a couple of articles talking about OCR burnout; about how the thrill of running obstacle course races can wear thin and become such a drag that people leave the sport. This isn't about the "one and done" runners who try a Spartan Race or Tough Mudder, finish it, check it off their bucket list and move on. This article is aimed at those who were avid obstacle course runners; those who were bitten by the bug and obsessed about OCR, only to find that after 2-3 years their interest has waned.
n the past five years, we’ve seen OCR rise from the relative depths of obscurity to being featured on an upcoming primetime television series. Just like the UFC went from sponsors such as Mickey’s malt liquor and the Condom Depot to the likes of Bud Light and Reebok, most of the major OCR brands are now enjoying premium sponsorships and major media contracts.
After a week of floods and rain in Texas, the weather blessedly cleared as The Green Beret Challenge welcomed us to Reveille Peak Ranch in Burnet, TX. You have the option to run solo or as part of 2 or 4 person team. Not knowing the people on my team (due to jumping into an open slot at the last minute) nor having run GBC before I showed up Saturday morning, I was not entirely sure what to expect.
Tough Mudder continues #ObstacleWeek counting down the top five fan-favorite obstacles. Today coming in at #2 is King of Swingers, the obstacle that makes you take a leap of faith and have you swinging for the bell. It takes guts, determination, and timing to get this obstacle right. Enjoy your favorite and some never before seen moments from the obstacle. Today is all about King of Swingers at #2.
I realize I may be talking to a very small group of people in this article, but I thought it was worth writing anyway. Most people enter BFX with that elusive third lap in mind. They are looking to get through three laps of some of the roughest obstacles in OCR. Fifteen miles and around 75 obstacles are no joke and anyone that walks away from a BFX event clutching that big black X of their newest medal with three stars on their ribbon should be proud.
What happens when Ninjas square up against Spartan Racers? Tune into this Ninja Quickie to find out who has the skills, strength, and speed to prevail in this epic matchup between superstars. This week's Ninja Quickie features as always Evan Dollard, and this week Hunter McIntyre, Rose Wetzel, and Natalie Duran.
Warrior Dash is giving back to the Flint, Michigan community in conjunction with their upcoming Michigan Warrior Dash. This will be the event’s fifth year returning to Genesee County Parks at E.A. Cummings Center. This year Warrior Dash is doing a little extra for the community so badly hit by the Flint Water Crisis.
Tough Mudder continues #ObstacleWeek counting down the top five fan-favorite obstacles. Today coming in at #3 is Pyramid Scheme, the puzzling obstacle that takes teamwork and coordination in order to succeed. This obstacle takes a team to get up and over it. Enjoy your favorite and some never before seen moments from Pyramid Scheme.
The Cooldown episode 6 brings you tips, tricks, and news from the obstacle racing world as well as the greater endurance community. Scott Jones is the host each week hitting on timely topics to enrich your training and life. This week he tackles a series of questions starting with "What is the opposite of play?"
