From recent high school graduates to medical doctors to military service men (and women), the obstacle course racing draws challengers from all professions and walks of life. Each have their own unique story. Here are a few of my favorites from this week’s news. Feel free to share some of your own.
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Obstacle Race Training – Square One
So you’ve decided to take on the challenge of an obstacle course race like the Warrior Dash, Tough Mudder, Spartan Races, or Rugged Maniac. And if it’s your first time training for it, where do you start?
Warrior Dash, Tough Mudder, and Spartan Race drew over 40,000 this past weekend
Wisconsin attracted thousands of mudders while over 20,000 took part in Minnesota’s first Warrior Dash. Meanwhile, the Spartan Sprint hit the UK in Cambridge.
Opening Bell: Obstacle course racing popularity (7/25)
All three leading obstacle course races held events over the past weekend: The Warrior Dash in Minnesota, Tough Mudder-Wisconsin, and the Spartan Sprint in the UK.
So far this morning, the top three obstacle course races posted numbers below in popularity points. The Warrior Dash holds the lead in number of Twitter followers as the Tough Mudder blew past the 800,000 mark for Facebook fans. In a single week alone, the Spartan Race increased their number of likes by nearly 5% thanks to an additional 19,000 fans.
Obstacle Course Races: A Relationship-Building Activity
Looking for a way to reconnect with your significant other? For a relationship building activity this summer, consider the challenge of enduring an obstacle course race together. The euphoria may inspire you to say “I do” at the finish line.
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