Events

Planning is key to hosting a color run, including the AMOUNT of powder needed. Play it safe, and make sure the color doesn’t run out! Organizing a color run involves numerous factors that you should consider. For instance, you must consider how much color powder is needed for a color run. Luckily, this guide will…

If you live in San Francisco, there is a good chance that you have participated in Bay to Breakers. If you haven’t, then you know someone who has. As a way to lift the spirits of the city after the dreadful 1906 Earthquake, Bay to Breakers has been around for well over 100 years. What…

Mud runs like Tough Mudder have grown in popularity over the years, with many who have grown bored with their regular exercise routine, flocking to enter these fun, but intense races. Mud runs are CHALLENGING racecourses, where participants need to crawl, leap, and climb through intense obstacle courses filled with mud, cargo nets, and all…

Time for a history lesson today, as we explore the reason why the marathon is exactly 26 miles, and 385 yards. One of the biggest MILESTONES in a runner’s career is being able to run a marathon. For comparison: An entire loop around Central Park, New York, is about 6.1 miles. So circling 4 rounds…

If you’ve ever watched a marathon, you might have noticed marathon runners wrapped in foil blankets after a race. If you’ve just taken up running or are just a spectator of the sport, you might be wondering: Why do runners wear those silver blankets after a marathon? During a marathon, your body temperature rises. After…

If you’re going to Tough Mudder without a team and need some tips to help you get through it alone, you’re in the right place. Tough Mudder is full of obstacles for participants to tackle on their route. There are only a few obstacles where you might need help. In this article, I will explore…

If you have mastered the basics of running and are looking for a challenge that really pushes you, then you are in the right place: here are eight of the toughest races around the world – if you dare to tackle them! There are several types of races, and each requires a different amount of…

The Spartan Race is a number of obstacles within a race of a varied distance. It could be from a short 3 miles to an entire marathon length. One of the obstacles is called bucket carry (bucket brigade), in which the competitor has to carry a 5-gallon bucket full of gravel between 200 and 400…

Spartan races have many obstacles that require varying levels of physical effort. Rope climbs are among the toughest obstacles. Because of their height, rope climbs are one of the most difficult challenges. At any obstacle course race, you find ropes to climb walls, cross mud pits, or reach a raised point. You can prepare for…

Anyone who is familiar with spartan races knows that they are not for the faint-hearted. They are a test of your mental and physical capabilities and somewhat of a badge of honor for a lot of people. However, what happens when you have completed spartan races a few times and want a bigger challenge? That…