When it comes to mud races, the event is about a lot more than how tough or messy the obstacles are or how much fun it looks like people are having in the pictures posted on the event’s website. The Rebel Race is a relative newcomer to the world of obstacle and mud run events – they’ve only been operating since 2011 – and they’re a great example of how bad execution can … [Read more...]
Merrell Getting Down and Dirty
When it comes to mud runs, muck is the only given; the need for muscle, not so much. There are plenty of mud runs and obstacle courses that are truly extreme events, designed to make contestants dig deep and call on reserves of strength built from hours in the gym. Some require miles of roadwork to build up endurance, or a good understanding of teamwork as well as inner … [Read more...]
Treatment for Ankle Sprain
It’s kind of funny … when you were reading through all the feedback about last year’s version of the mud run you just did, and you read all the comments that people posted on Facebook , you just kind of skipped over the parts where people talked about their injuries. It’s almost like you thought that it wouldn’t – couldn’t – happen to you. But now you’ve completed the … [Read more...]
How to Reduce the Risk of Ankle Sprain By 50%
If you are looking for some quick tips on ankle sprain treatments, click here When you sign up for a mud run or obstacle course event, your mind immediately leaps to the training you’ll need to do. You’ve got lots of running ahead of you, and lots of strength work focusing on your core and functional fitness. You may be thinking about organizing a group of your … [Read more...]
Spartan Death Race – Extreme Is Not Enough
There is a certain amount of hype and bravado that goes into almost all of the extreme mud races and obstacle courses. Whether it’s coming from the event organizers themselves or those who have actually survived the ordeal, most people considering signing up for this type of race automatically discount at least a fraction of what they’re being told as just so much spin and head … [Read more...]