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September 22, 2014

2014 Spartan Race World Championships – Vermont Beast Recap

2014 Spartan Race World Championships – Vermont Beast Recap

I can assure you that there will be dozens of Spartan Race World Championship recaps posted in the coming week that will detail the brutal race, obstacle for obstacle, with epic pictures and video. I can also assure you that there will be twice as many (if not more) blog post about course inconsistencies, cheating, bottle necks on the course,  who did their burpees "correctly" if at all, Continue reading →

September 18, 2014

Panic at the Vermont Beast.

Panic at the Vermont Beast.

Twas two nights before the Vermont Spartan Beast World Championships, And all through the internet... Everyone was freaking out. I can't write poems at 8:29 am before the caffeine has kicked in. Course cut off times.  Where to find those single serving mustard packets (never mind the fact that 90% of these people have never actually tried the mustard during a race setting.  Nothing new on Continue reading →

August 29, 2014

How to Survive the Vermont Spartan Beast: A Guide for Non-Elites.

How to Survive the Vermont Spartan Beast: A Guide for Non-Elites.

Question: "I'm signed up for the Vermont Spartan Beast.  Am I going to die?" Answer: Not likely.  But you'll probably feel like it. ___________________________________________________________________________ Continue reading →

August 13, 2014

Boston Spartan Sprint – 2014 review

Boston Spartan Sprint – 2014 review

In short:  Spartan Race brought their "A-game" to the 2014 Boston Spartan Sprint at Amesbury Park.  4.8 miles of seamlessly executed obstacle racing, with new obstacles and twists on old ones. The long:   Geoff and I arrived bright and early to Amesbury Sports Park in order to deal with a bit of a registration snafu.  Leave it to me to wait until the day before the race to try and find my Continue reading →

August 8, 2014

Ninja 5

Ninja 5

Every sport has its big day.  Road runners have the Boston Marathon.  Cyclists have the Tour de France.  Football fans have the Superbowl.  Badminton players probably have a big day, I just don't know what it is.   And here in New England, us Spahtens have the Spartan Sprint at Amesbury. In the grand scheme of Spartan racing, there is nothing special about the New England race (now referred to Continue reading →

April 28, 2014

Reebok Spartan Race Invitational 2014

Reebok Spartan Race Invitational 2014

It was with very little notice that Reebok and Spartan Race announced to the general public that they would be hosting a one of a kind event at the Reebok headquarters in Canton, Massachusetts on April 27th, 2014.  The Reebok Spartan Race Invitational would be the first ever "Olympic" distance Spartan Race, and would be held as a part of the Reebok Fitness Experience festival.  A 1.5 mile course Continue reading →

April 4, 2014

Farewell, Spartan Race Gladiators

Farewell, Spartan Race Gladiators

I remember my very first Spartan Race back in 2011 (recap here).  Besides falling into the fire (again) my biggest fear was facing the gladiators at the end of the race with the pugil sticks.  Mainly because I spent a good 30 minutes before my wave watching them try to beat the living crap out of the elite heat.  Like so:  (don't bother with the sound, I'm not quite sure what's going on in that Continue reading →

June 30, 2011

AROO!! Carolina Super Spartan Race recap

AROO!! Carolina Super Spartan Race recap

(Preface, during the switch from blogger to wordpress last year, a lot of the formatting in old blog posts got a little crazy.  Please forgive the random non-centered photos and other chaos that I can't seem to fix...)  Long story short:  the Super Spartan race makes the Warrior Dash look like a tot trot.  A frolic through the playground.  No offense Warrior Dash, I really had fun at Continue reading →

June 21, 2011

Face your Fears.

Face your Fears.

Fears.  We all have them.  I wouldn't believe anyone on earth if they told me they are completely, 100%, not afraid of anything.If you asked me on the spot, what am I afraid of, I would tell you the following:1) Millipedes.  Yes, the insect.  I really have no earthly idea how this came about. Something about all of those little legs and the segmented bodies...*shudders*.  For similar anatomical Continue reading →

May 19, 2011

THIS. IS. SPARTAAAAAA!

THIS. IS. SPARTAAAAAA!

Warrior Dash was fun . Myrtle Beach Mud Run was muddy.But it's time for a bigger challenge. (sorry Mom, I promise to be careful!)Not just a Spartan Race.A SUPER Spartan Race.8 miles my friends.  8 miles + obstacles + mud, and yes... MORE FIRE PITS. Plus a few guys who try and take you out with their Spartan/gladiator giant sticks (I'm sure there is a technical term for that...), among other Continue reading →

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The “Find the Time” Comparison Trap, and Why I Hate It.

The “Find the Time” Comparison Trap, and Why I Hate It.

Due to the nature of - well - my life, I spend a decent amount of time on either the treadmill or the stair climber.  I'm not ashamed, I no longer refer to them as "dreadmills" or any of that garbage, they are simply tools in my training arsenal.  That said, there's no denying that they can be a bit … [Read More...]

6 Lower Leg Strength, Stability, & Balance Exercises for Trail Runners

6 Lower Leg Strength, Stability, & Balance Exercises for Trail Runners

Two of my favorite words to say are "pelican" and "proprioception".  They have absolutely nothing to do with each other, though I suppose a pelican could have amazing proprioception, as most animals do.  Anyway, proprioception is your perception or awareness of the position and movement of your body … [Read More...]

Tightrope Walking

Tightrope Walking

One of the most important things I stress to both clients and friends (and clients who are friends) is the concept of running being a lifetime sport.  In theory, we love running so much that we want to do this FOREVER, right? Silent pause as I look at the collective head nods in agreement.  As … [Read More...]

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