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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Registrations are now open for the world's biggest obstacle course race series THE Spartan race season is returning once again this year, with registrations now open. It offers open heats for all ...

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Two talented South Shields brothers have qualified for the British Obstacle Sports national team. After triumphing at the qualifying event the British Obstacle Course Race (OCR) Junior Championships ...

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 ...

"It's early in the morning and you're on the start line with a group of fierce-looking women getting ready to charge at a bunch of obstacles - you know it's going to be a rollercoaster." Becky Neal is ...

They're physically demanding, mentally testing and will leave you absolutely filthy dirty. And if you're reading that thinking, "That's sounds like a bit of me, that does" then here's our list of the ...

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