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01/09/2012
The 2012 Obstacle Course Race Season Kicks off this Weekend

Although most obstacle races take place in the spring and summer, several notable mud runs are planned over the next couple months.If you’re in Florida, California, or other warm states, you may be training for an upcoming obstacle course race.

Click here to try an obstacle racing circuit a week or two before your race to test your readiness.

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01/04/2012
10 More Running Exercises

If you’ve gone through the 8 basic running exercises I posted last month, you may be ready for a new challenge.

If you’re a long-time runner or looking to improve your fitness for an obstacle course race, you may need an intermediate or advanced routine.

Look no further. These 10 exercises are for you. They should help you expand on the foundation you built for leg endurance and core conditioning. (more…)

01/02/2012
Your Obstacle Race Training Calendar: Off-Season

Now that it’s a new year, it’s time to set your sights on new goals and new obstacle course races!

While some races are planned for January in locations with milder climates, most events take place in the spring and summer. So you have time to work on your Tough Mudder training program, Spartan Race training routine, and Warrior Dash workouts.

If you’re more than three months away from your race, you may be thinking about goals that will complement your obstacle course race training.

These goals can vary from losing a few pounds to outrunning the competition. Here are some common goals and how to plan your attack.
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