Are you an experienced or beginner hiker looking to push your limits? Or maybe you are just looking to meet other like minded adventurers while having an incredible experience in the wild. Either way, the HIGHLANDER Adventures long distance hiking event series may be the right event for you. But what is HIGHLANDER Adventure? Founded…
So you’re looking to take on the toughest obstacle course race (OCR) series in the US. Savage Race offers racers different distances and events including a 6 mile full, 3 mile blitz and rucking divisions. And we have you covered with the perfect Savage Race Training Plan. Designed to help build your trail running endurance…
In what seems to be a perfect fit as far as brand alignments go. Spartan Race has announced a new official partnership with the US Marine Corps. Allowing racers to compete head to head against marines as multiple races through the year. And introducing the new USMC “Afterburn Challenge”. Where Spartan racers can complete a…
If you’re getting ready to run a Spartan Race or looking to compete in the Elite or Age Group heats. Then it’s important for you to know and understand all of the race’s rules. And while many will be obvious there are some that many racers don’t know about. These include correct burpee form, as…
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…
Major changes are coming to the Olympics and the Modern Pentathlon. After 100 years of the event featuring running, swimming, shooting, fencing, and horseback riding (equestrian). The 2024 games will be the final to feature the equestrian discipline. Starting in 2028, the Olympics will start testing obstacle course racing (OCR) and the fifth discipline in…
It’s official, Spartan Race has announced the date and location of the 2022 Spartan Race Ultra World Championship. And it would not go without its share of controversy. Spartan teased the potential of some exciting new destinations. In the end, the event will be held September 24-26 in North Lake Tahoe. A venue many racers…
I’ve had the privilege of running more than a few races with first time runners. First time racers are by far some of the funnest to run with. But before we hit the course, they all have one question. What type of obstacles are in a Spartan Race? And while they change at each race…
Are you ready to run the hardest ultra marathon of your life? Completing 32+ miles and 60+ obstacles over an ever deteriorating race course leads to countless DNFs (Did Not Finish) at every race. So to help get you ready, I’ve put together the Spartan Race Ultra Beast training plan that I used to finish…