Living with depression and anxiety disorders can be debilitating, affecting both our mental and physical well-being. Leaving many people feeling stuck and left with very few options. And the typical answer from most doctors is to start with pills. But a new study conducted in the Netherlands may change the way we start thinking about…
Strava, the popular fitness tracking and social networking platform, recently held its annual Camp Strava 2023 event, where it unveiled a range of exciting new features and improvements. These updates will aim to enhance the user experience, promote community engagement, and provide advanced mapping and route planning capabilities. Announcing an integration with one of the…
I recently had a reader reach out with a question that I thought might be helpful to others. The question, can you spray DWR on trail runners? DWR, or Durable Water Repellent is a spray that has become very popular for waterproofing outdoor gear and equipment. But how well does Durable Water Repellent spray work…
Scottish ultra-runner Joasia Zakrzewski, who holds records in the UK for 100 and 200 miles, has been disqualified from the GB Ultras Manchester to Liverpool race for using a car. Zakrzewski, who finished third, was found to have traveled 2.5 miles in a car after race organizers reviewed mapping data, which revealed she covered a…
USA Obstacle Course Racing (USAOCR) has announced an official application process for joining their “Team USA”. But as someone who has raced OCR at a world level since 2018 and has never heard of “USA OCR” in any capacity. I was interested in finding out more about this group claiming to be a “governing body”…
Heading into the new year with a plan to get better can be beneficial for anyone. Setting goals, sticking to the task, and finishing also tends to be something that most runners are good at. Making new year’s resolutions is the perfect way to keep you motivated and bettering yourself. And resolutions don’t just have…
It’s the annual announcement that a lot of Obstacle Course Racers have been waiting patiently for. The OCR World Championship has announced the location and dates for 2023. And the 2023 OCR World Championship will officially be held October 5th – 9th in Mammoth Lakes, California, USA. Below I’ll go over some of the other…
No this is not an op-ed or April fools joke, Spartan Race has officially announced there will be no more burpees for Elite and Age Group racers in 2023. The announcement was made official with the release of the 2023 Spartan Race Rule Book (link below). That states that as of 1/1/23 there will be…
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…