The A-Frame cargo net looks more menacing than it is.  Although the apex rises to a height considerably higher than most feel comfortable at, the obstacle is more mental than physical.  Cargo Net footing makes for a wobbly climb and unstable decent.

Las Vegas Super. With a name like that, you would think that the Super would be in Las Vegas, nope. Instead, Hafen Ranch in Arizona is the destination. A short 1:43 drive (from where I was staying in Henderson) is all that separates me from my start time. I wasn’t exactly sure what I should expect from Hafen Ranch, but it sure doesn’t look like the mountains of Vermont, or NJ for that matter. Open mind, open heat.

Over the last few months, I have had a number of people ask me about my workout routine. There isn't anything I do that is "new" or revolutionary, but what I do on a regular basis just works for me. With that in mind, I decided to share some of the things I do to keep myself in the best shape possible.

If you have ever competed in a long race, or plan on running one (cough upcoming NJ Ultra Beast), you may be asking yourself if you should try a hydration pack... and which one is the right one. While your personal requirements for one may vary, there are plenty of options to suit just about any need. Personally, I have yet to NEED one while running, but there have been plenty of times when I wished I had one. Having seen folks running various race distances with hydration packs, I set out on a mission to find the best options, enter the Geigerrig Tactical Rigger.

It seems like the Valentine bug is biting on the arm of some popular OCR race organizers. My inbox, today, has already seen a couple of email blasts offering up various deals for those that want to cross the finish line holding their significant other's hand while crossing the finish line. After all, nothing beats playing in the mud with your better half.

OCRAddict is petitioning the folks over at Spartan to introduce a Spartan Ultra Beast to Texas. While there is interest from Joe and the powers to be, they want to know that there is interest from the racers. Sign the petition to let the Spartan World know that Texas means business.

Tough Mudder has released some new obstacles as well as updated some of the favs of the past for 2016. This isn't the first time in recent years that Tough Mudder has stepped up to the plate with confidence and pointed towards the bleachers... they did this in 2015 as well.

You’ve already been through this obstacle once, but here’s a second chance to keep it fresh in your memory. Crawl and push your way through a gauntlet of sloshing, weighted barriers to find freedom on the other side. With over 100lbs of water resting on your back, this is no time to be a baby.

The Legionnaires’ version of The Liberator, this 12' wall is built the same, but the challenge increases tenfold. This time it's fewer pegs – fewer holes. There’s only one way up this mountain, and it won’t be easy.

Guaranteed to induce fear, a step up from Cage Crawl for Legionnaires only. The pit is deeper, water pours in from above, and it all starts in darkness. This watery trough will test your mental grit in a whole new way.