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Tough Mudder - Probably the Toughest Event on the Planet

Tough Mudder - Probably the Toughest Event on the Planet

Spartan Sprint obstacle course race at Fort Carson, Colorado obstacle racing Colorado Spartan Military Race MILITARY SPRINT: Where you will know at the start line! Military and First responders receive a $30 discount during registration. **participants will be required to pass a validation procedure via our partners at GovX. Students receive a $10 discount during registration **participants will be required to show valid student identification at check-in or must pay the full day of race registration fee - Elite heats will be an additional $30 - Team Discounts (see below) Registrations are final. Participant Waiver Spectator & Volunteer Waiver Kids Waiver Racer Parking Instructions & Parking Passes Athlete Guide Saturday Bibs ~ updated 5.3.13 Sunday Bibs ~ updated 5.3.13 Follow signs to parking lots from gate. When: May 4th and 5th 2013 Distance: Military Sprint distance will be approximately 4 miles give or take a few extra special forces surprises! Obstacles: This Military Sprint will be similar to the Spartan Sprint with additional obstacles designed by the 4th Infantry and Specials Forces units.

Tough Mudder Training Plan | Endurance To the uninitiated, running through one of Tough Mudder’s mud-soaked obstacle courses may seem like a trial for joining the world’s biggest frat race. More than 10,000 people may line up at any given event to soak in a tub of ice, crawl under barbed wire, or deal with electric shocks. Even though the first race took place only three years ago, organizers expect 400,000 people to compete in 36 events in 2012. To understand Tough Mudder’s rapidly spreading appeal, you must look at the event format, designed after British Special Forces exercises. Going it alone is nearly impossible. “It feels like you’ve accomplished something—like you’ve been through a war with your buddies,” says six-time “Mudder” Andy Thom. Ready to get muddy? Everything is BIGGER in Texas!!!! « Mud Races, Obstacle Course Racing | WickedMuddy.com One of the perks of doing this site and being on twitter @mahklynch (follow me!!!) is that sometimes you get emails from people telling you they like the site and all the information. Well we got an email a little bit ago from Michael Rico down in Texas you can follow him to @michaeldrico letting us know all of the upcoming events down in the Lone Star State. So for those of you inclined to take a road trip look below. As Michael told me when I jealously responded back at all the events listed for 2012- “Haha, when you can wear shorts comfortably for 11.5 months out of the year, then you’ll be sure to find an abundance of outdoor events.” Very true Micheal, Very true. January: 28th-29th Tough Mudder @ Brackenridge Park (Coast) 11 miles / 25 obstacles / $130 until Nov. February: Nothing June: 9th Rebel Race @ Austin, TX 9.3 miles / 20+ obstacles / $

Denver, CO | Run For Your Lives Address/Map: Location TBD Price Runner Passes range between $67 and $97. Please visit the “Colorado Prices” page to view the current price. Zombie Passes are $35, with the option to purchase a discounted Runner Pass for an additional $45. Spectator Passes are $15 with advanced purchase online and $25 at the door. The Fine Print We have a strict no-refund policy. Runner transfers or wave transfers will NOT be accepted after Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Registration Click here to register now . Did you forget your wave time? Colorado Colorado | 6-29-2013 93 Days 12 Hours 38 Minutes Colorado Local Sponsors FAQs What kind of obstacles should I expect? How should I train? Can I buy tickets the day of? Learn More →

Top Six New Moves for Deeper Core Strength Question: Are your inner thighs just as strong as the outer, back, and front of your legs? Yeah…I thought so. Your adductors are part of your Deep Core muscle meridian, a line that runs from feet to head that comprises your true core support and power. Add my signature Six Core Variations for Adductors and Whole Body Core Strength to your regular yoga routine to balance the inner thighs’ strength and flexibility. This will help ease low back pain, improve posture and give you more power in all your poses: (Pssst! Side Plank with Variation: Begin in Down Dog. Half-Crow Pose in Plank: Lift the left leg into Dog Splits again. Waterfall Warrior: From Half-Crow Plank, step left foot forward into a Warrior One stance. Fan Pose Lunges: From Waterfall Warrior, spin your front foot to parallel the back foot, and release hands to the mat. *Now move into low lunge, Dog Pose, then take Child’s Pose for five breaths or so. After completing both sides, proceed to the final poses! Hope you enjoy!

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