Looking for tips for running downhill? When most people look at a courses elevation they tend to focus on the total amount of gain (or vert), then train accordingly. Putting in a lot of uphill work on the treadmill and stairmill. What many fail to realize is that while the downhill sections present the best…
Looking for latest 2020 Spartan Race medals? When it comes to Spartan bling for 2020 we have you covered! Below are pics of the 2020 medals that Spartan Race has released including standard race distances, the ultra buckle, age group, winter, and (multiple) 2020 trifecta medals. There’s always a chance these could change but these…
Billed as Spartan’s new DEKAthlon the new sport has caught the attention of many OCR athletes all wondering the same thing. What is DEKAFIT by Spartan Race? To help answer that question I’ve put together a quick guide to everything you need to know about DEKAFIT! What is Spartan DEKAFIT? DEKAFIT features 10 fitness zones…
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…