Does endurance running while concurrently strength training help or hinder athletic performance? If you’re a runner, you’ve no doubt heard it before: strength training will make you a better runner. But is that still the case when you move into endurance running? After all, you’re likely already contributing a lot of time to putting miles […]
What is Warrior Dash? The Warrior Dash is an epic race in which you will have to tackle anywhere from 10-13 obstacles over a typical Warrior Dash course distance of 5-6K. You’ll be crawling through mud, hurling yourself over walls, swinging by your arms, grunting and growling as you use every muscle in your body […]
Many runners experience pain in the lower leg, ankle, and/or foot at some point. Sometimes it is due to trauma, such as an ankle sprain, but most times it comes out of nowhere. When this happens, you do everything you can think of to resolve it – consult with Dr. Google, consult with YouTube, ask […]
Mobility. Stability. We hear and read about both when injured, but many times aren’t sure what needs to be done…or why…or when. As a general, all areas of the body needs a balance of both. With that said, certain joints or areas of the body require more stability, and others require more mobility; these areas […]
Many running injuries happen annually. Depending on the research you look at, between 50-75% of runners get injured every year. Many of those are chronic injuries…and also what I call preventable injuries. Running in itself typically does not cause injuries (unless you trip over something and injure yourself) and yet many runners tend to end […]
So you’ve booked your first Obstacle course race (OCR) which is great and you’re probably already aware (unless you’re planning on skipping around them) that you’re going to have to tackle a few obstacles! But what else should you expect when taking on your first OCR? Obstacles Well…of course, the clue is kind of in the […]
1. Double Kettlebell (Or Dumbbell) Front Squats Goblet squats are an excellent exercise to build leg strength and core stability. This exercise will help you flip tires, and lift and carry cement balls (or other heavy objects). You can perform this exercise using a kettlebell or dumbbells. Instructions: Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart, […]
Obstacle course races (OCR) are well-known for testing participants in various physical skills. Most commonly, the race course is 3km long with about 25 obstacles. But it could go up to 12km long with 100+ obstacles. In order to compete in obstacle course races, you must have a suitable combination of agility, endurance, speed, power, […]
Over the last five years, obstacle course races have evolved from a fringe sport to a normal weekend hobby. Enter any Warrior Dash and you’ll see athletes of all shapes, sizes, and fitness levels on the starting line ready to cross the race off their bucket list. In fact, many of the runners at these […]
These are all comments I’ve seen in the various groups after completing an Obstacle Course Race “No rest for the wicked” “Champions never rest” “I have bronchitis. Should I rest or run?” “Rest day? What is that?” “I failed my rest day today” “I’m on a 181-day running streak and don’t know what a rest […]