Entering the world of Spartan Racing can be difficult enough without having to to try and understand all of the terminology for race names, nicknames, distances and more. To make it easier of every one I’ve put as much of it as I can find here in one location. So what is a Spartan Race?…
The Spartan Race spear throw is known as “the burpee maker” for a reason. It’s is one the quickest and (when done correctly) the easiest obstacle you will face all will face all day. From the start some people will pick this up naturally and with a couple of tosses during an open heat they…
You’ve decided to take on Killington… In 2017, after 2 years and a half dozen OCR races I decided to find/take on the toughest Spartan Race in the USA, The Killington Vermont Ultra Beast. Or as it is simply known in the OCR world, “Killington.” Where the toughest obstacle you will face all day has…
I’ve run races on perfect nights, in the rain, the snow and in sub-freezing temperatures with fully submerged water and mud obstacles. When it comes to a head lamp, durability and performance are a must and a DNF from head lamp failure 20 hours into a race is not an option. Enter the Black Diamond…