Billing itself as the World Series of Fitness, there’s a lot of hype behind the new fitness startup HYROX. The brand first my attention though their marketing and appearance on several OCR podcasts. Founded in Germany, featuring indoor events and some big name brand sponsors I found myself asking one question. What is Hyrox Fitness?…
If you’re looking for the best gloves for a spartan race or OCR then you’ve come to the right place! I’ve run a lot of races in cold, wet, and muddy weather. Some races in all three. Including the legendary 2018 Wolds Toughest Mudder in Atlanta that featured a week straight of monsoon rains and…
Whether it’s your first time or you’re a grizzled veteran, we all race for one thing. The photos! We can’t all look Ryan Atkins or Lindsay Webster while running. So make sure your Spartan Race photos turn out great by following these simple tips. Tips for the Perfect Spartan Race Photos! Smile for…
If you’re looking for tips on how to climb a rope, then you’ve come to the right place! The rope climb is becoming more and more common at Crossfit gyms and OCR/Spartan Races around the world. So it’s also becoming an important part of a lot of athletes training plans. But where to start? How…
That’s right. We have three new Crossfit endurance Wods for you to check out .Step up your endurance training with endurance Wods like Cindy from Sparta. Meant to simulate a Spartan Race Sprint distance with more reps and distance than Murph! Crossfit Endurance WOD 1: Nine Lives Following the “death by” formula of adding…
I’ve searched far and wide to bring you the best Spartan Race obstacles video tips from around the web. While many come from our friends down at Spartan Race Australia there are a few other great tips out there. If you’re interested in learning more about the obstacles make sure to check out our article…
Spartan Race Tahoe is one of the premier venues on the US Spartan Race calendar. Just a short ride from the center of Lake Tahoe, the venue once hosted the 1960 Olympic Winter Games. If you’re looking for a unique challenge at a one of a kind venue then Spartan Race Tahoe is definitely for…
If you love OCR and Spartan Race you have to see our original and favorite Spartan Race memes from around the web! Check back for new and originals updated regularly. *Spartan Race memes updated November 2019! How I discovered Spartan Race. You know the feeling. Why I really started racing. Push the…
Check out this 20 week high intensity interval training (HIIT) workout program that’s perfect for anyone from beginner to advanced. Broken into five 4 week blocks we’ll build from a 1:3 (10 second work to 30 second rest) to a 3:1 (30 seconds work to 10 seconds rest). Like most HIIT workouts this can be…
Training with a weighted vest is one of the most effective ways to build strength and endurance over long periods. The right vest should be perfect for running, pull ups, and everything in between. When it comes to weight vests not all are created equal, and going cheap is not always the best idea. Enter…