Training for a Mud/Obstacle Race It seems as if EVERYONE is doing it – Mud Runs. Spartan Race, Warrior Dash, Tough Mudder, MudRun – it’s the most popular “new” intense fitness craze, and now you, too, want to TRAIN INSANE AND TRAIN DIRTY! (?) In honesty, these types of challenges have been around for closer to 10-15 years – the Spartan Death Race was started in 2004 by 8 athletes, 2 of who were ex-Royal Marines; The Spartan Race (Reebok) came together in 2010. For comparison, as it’s own … [Read more...]
FIVE Things To Ask Your New Trainer
You’ve FINALLY decided to change your lifestyle – you’ve joined a gym (or not), committed to putting time into your schedule to work out and now you want to a personal trainer. You may want to get some info first. Here are FIVE things you may want to (read: SHOULD) know when you are choosing a trainer. Ask to meet the trainer, before your “first session” - Maybe it’s just me (as a trainer) but I wouldn’t want to be taking advice from someone who doesn’t look the part. … [Read more...]