Obstacle course races like Tough Mudder and Total Warrior are increasingly popular, with over a quarter of a million people likely to get muddy in the name of fun and fitness in 2014. Most events ...

The rat race, metaphorically speaking, is nothing to aspire to. It represents a craven desire for money and power through one’s career. Even if you win the rat race, as a favorite teacher of mine ...

Sign up for the best picks from our travel, fashion and lifestyle writers. Training for an obstacle race is incredibly fun, in fact just about any activity or form of ...

The thought of wading knee-deep through muddy swamps is enough to make some people take a hot shower, yet others are paying up to £50 for the pleasure. Obstacle course racing and mud runs are the ...

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For adrenaline junkies and people who love pushing their bodies to their limits, there aren't many events better than the Spartan Race. Described by many as the world's toughest race series, Spartan ...

If you live in a high-rise in downtown Chicago, there simply aren't many places to practice throwing a spear. At least, there aren't many places that won't attract police attention. "I actually had to ...

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The thought of wading knee-deep through muddy swamps is enough to make some people take a hot shower, yet others are paying up to £50 for the pleasure. Obstacle course racing and mud runs are the ...