It’s a question that I have heard asked by more than a few people. With an answer that most wouldn’t expect. Out of all of the species on earth, are humans the best long distance runners? And if so, how did they become that way? Below we will dive deeper into these questions, providing answers…
Having worked at multiple gyms in both member sales and as a trainer. I’m here to tell you the top 10 secrets gyms don’t want you to know. And while these “secrets” are widely known by most insiders. Many gym goers, especially those starting their fitness journey, tend to trust what they are being told…
After a year of waiting and wondering, Spartan Race has finally announced their 2022 Asheville Super location (not the actual venue). And what should come as no surprise based on the current Spartan Race situation, the location is nowhere near Asheville North Carolina. In fact, it’s not even in the same state. The 2022 “Ashville”…
In a major piece of news that a lot of people in the OCR community might have missed. The Wall Street Journal recently (5/16/2022) released an article titled, Extreme Endurance Brand Spartan Race Faces Cash Crunch. And it’s something that anyone that has future races in 2022 and beyond should be paying attention to. Below…
It’s a question that’s been asked many times, why does Crossfit have a bad reputation? From the coaching certification process to the effects of viral videos. The answer may be more complex than may be expected. So let’s break down the biggest reasons for Crossfit’s negative reputation through out the fitness industry. Why Does Crossfit…
Some much needed good news from the headlines. Thanks to one group’s recent land-protection efforts, Shenandoah National Park is about to get a little bigger. The Shenandoah National Park Trust recently purchased 225 acres they will be donating to the park. In fact, that’s just one of the large donations they have made in the…
One of the most iconic accessories on the trails. Trucker hats seem to be more popular than ever in the trail running and ultra running scene. With runners repping hats with their favorite brands, races, breweries and more. But why do trail runners wear trucker hats? Is it just a fashion statement, or are there…
That’s right folks. In what may not come as a huge surprise to many OCR fans, the OCR race series Bonefrog Challenge will be running its last races in 2022. Then shutting down its events permanently as of 2023. This news was originally reported by Obstacle Racing Media. If you read my post in regards…
Burpees may be one of the most hated, yet efficient exercises you can do to burn fat. But when it comes to burpees vs running, which burns more calories? Doing some quick research I found a good amount of miss-information on the subject on the internet. With numbers being thrown out as a fact with…
One of the best ways to grow your race’s brand quickly is by offering runners the best swag possible. And nothing gets people posting on social media quicker than awesome custom race medals. Throw in some unique stickers for people to display on the back of their vehicle. And go the extra mile with challenge…