A 5k course with 25 obstacles, Rugged Maniac is known for being a great first time OCR race that puts fun before competition while still attracting top level racers. Priced around $50-$70 (depending on when you sign up). Rugged Maniac is an attractive price point compared to other OCR races. I signed up for 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…
If you’re looking for a tough 50k ultra marathon then the Quest for the Crest 50k in Asheville NC shpuld be at the top of your list. Put on by RunBum Tours, one of trail running’s premier race organizers the Quest for the Crest is billed as the hardest 50k in the country. Boasting 12,000+…
It’s always fun to laugh at ourselves and as ultra runners there is a lot to laugh at. These running memes all touched close to home so I thought it would be fun to put them all together in one place. Check out these 11 ultra running memes that are a little too relatable. …
Whether your looking for your next trail runner or the perfect shoe for a Spartan Race, Inov-8 has become a force to reckon with in the trail running industry. Gaining ground on popular trail running shoe brands like Salomon and Reebok, Inov-8 has built a reputation for high quality comfortable shoes at a reasonable price…
If running with the bulls in Pamplona is on your bucket list, then you are in the right place! Before making my trip to the Fiesta de San Fermin in 2018 to run with the bulls, I spent months planning and researching everything I could. After all, this is running with the bulls in Pamplona,…
Running your first 50k race can be a stressful undertaking. Most people have never run for 8 hours straight and unlike most road races, ultras can take you deep into the woods making dropping out past a certain point impossible. To help ease your mind I’ve put together a quick guide on how to survive…
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…