Obstacle Race Training Bible
Obstacle Race Training Bible

Author: James Villepigue

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2012-12-04

Total Pages: 444

ISBN-13: 1615642838

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The first how-to guide to help readers prepare for and conquer a new and growing form of distance racing popping up all over the country, written by bestselling fitness author James Villepigue. Obstacle Race Training Bible provides readers with one-stop access to everything you need to know to prepare for and successfully complete a Tough Mudder, Spartan Race, Warrior Dash, or any of the other international or regional obstacle races that are taking the world by storm. All of these races combine running various distances and terrain with hard-core obstacles that are both physically and mentally challenging: climbing through pitch-black flooded tubes and over walls, carrying logs uphill, traversing monkey bars, crawling through mud and under barbed wire, leaping over burning hay bales, swimming in ice cold water, navigating through live wires, and more. This combination of running and obstacles is what gives participants a very different kind of challenge than they get with a 5K, marathon, or triathlon. It's a combination that also requires a very different approach to training and preparation, and that's what this book provides. Coverage includes: Profiles of all the major races: running distance, obstacles involved, completion percentage, fitness level required, etc. Obstacle overviews, including photos of what they look like, the mental and physical challenges involved, and the most effective strategies for completing them Obstacle-specific exercises that condition participants for the strength, stamina, flexibility, and mental toughness needed to complete the obstacle 8-week training programs designed for complete novices, elite athletes, and everyone in between Important information on what to wear, nutrition during training, and race day strategies

Obstacle Race Training Bible
Obstacle Race Training Bible

Author: James Villepigue

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2012-12-04

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 1101598328

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The first how-to guide to help readers prepare for and conquer a new and growing form of distance racing popping up all over the country, written by bestselling fitness author James Villepigue. Obstacle Race Training Bible provides readers with one-stop access to everything you need to know to prepare for and successfully complete a Tough Mudder, Spartan Race, Warrior Dash, or any of the other international or regional obstacle races that are taking the world by storm. All of these races combine running various distances and terrain with hard-core obstacles that are both physically and mentally challenging: climbing through pitch-black flooded tubes and over walls, carrying logs uphill, traversing monkey bars, crawling through mud and under barbed wire, leaping over burning hay bales, swimming in ice cold water, navigating through live wires, and more. This combination of running and obstacles is what gives participants a very different kind of challenge than they get with a 5K, marathon, or triathlon. It's a combination that also requires a very different approach to training and preparation, and that's what this book provides. Coverage includes: Profiles of all the major races: running distance, obstacles involved, completion percentage, fitness level required, etc. Obstacle overviews, including photos of what they look like, the mental and physical challenges involved, and the most effective strategies for completing them Obstacle-specific exercises that condition participants for the strength, stamina, flexibility, and mental toughness needed to complete the obstacle 8-week training programs designed for complete novices, elite athletes, and everyone in between Important information on what to wear, nutrition during training, and race day strategies

Down and Dirty
Down and Dirty

Author: Matt Davis

Publisher: Fair Winds Press (MA)

Published: 2014-07

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1592335993

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DIVThis book from Matt B. Davis offers a down-and-dirty overview of the most popular races before tackling the most important concerns for any racer: preparation and training. /div

Mud, Guts & Glory
Mud, Guts & Glory

Author: Mark Hatmaker

Publisher: Tracks Publishing

Published: 2013-08-01

Total Pages: 169

ISBN-13: 1935937561

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Obstacle racing is a grueling physical challenge based on elements found in some of the world’s elite special forces training, where competitors test their mettle against obstacles, terrain, and conditioning similar to military boot camps, and this book provides an in-depth look at the training, gear, preparation, tactics, and logistics for making it through. After a brief overview of obstacle racing’s roots and development, the guide provides detailed information on the conditioning techniques required to prepare participants for the unusual demands of these courses. The tactics section teaches specific techniques for climbing mud-covered ropes, fording swamps, mounting walls, executing an effective belly-crawl, and numerous other tips for the wild chaos that might ensue. A section on logistics gives insider tips concerning gear, lodging, building a team, and the ever-present problem of cleaning up. Whether racing for fun or in it to win it, Mud, Guts & Glory is the one-stop guide for enduring the race from start to finish.

Conquering The Gauntlet
Conquering The Gauntlet

Author: Evan Perperis

Publisher:

Published: 2020-10-02

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13:

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Whether you are a first time Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) athlete or an experienced competitor attempting to keep his elite finisher's belt, you will find value in the only book focused on completing Conquer The Gauntlet (CTG). CTG is a four mile OCR with technical obstacles like you would find on the hit TV show American Ninja Warrior. It is known for having the hardest obstacles out of any obstacle racing series in the USA. However, just because the obstacles are challenging, don't let that scare you off. CTG is the Midwest's favorite OCR series bringing you a family friendly atmosphere along with 25 great obstacles per event. Even new athletes and first time competitors will enjoy seeing how far they can make it on the harder obstaclse like Stairway to Heaven, Tarzan Swing and Pegatron. Included in the 100 page book are: common concerns/questions with answers; three weekly training templates (beginner, intermediate and advanced); obstacle specific tips broken into strength and technique improvement; ten workouts; recommendations for training accessories; and final tips/tricks to prepare you for race day. Show up prepared by picking up a copy of Conquering The Gauntlet today, then head over to www.ConquerTheGauntlet.com to sign up for your race!

Spartan Up!
Spartan Up!

Author: Joe De Sena

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 0544286170

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An introduction to Spartan Races (races meant to challenge, to push, to intimidate, to test) from one of the "founding few" and creators, Joe De Sena.

Spartan Fit!
Spartan Fit!

Author: Joe De Sena

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2016-08-02

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 054437049X

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From the best-selling author of Spartan Up! a complete 30-day workout and diet plan to help you reach peak performance Joe De Sena designed the Spartan races to test overall conditioning: strength, flexibility, endurance, and speed. His signature take-no-prisoners approach to achieving physical and mental fitness has taken the endurance world by storm and inspired millions. Now in Spartan Fit!, De Sena breaks down that approach and gives readers the tools they need to conquer the course — and life, including: • A 30-day workout and diet plan to prepare for the Spartan Sprint — or to just get you in shape • Full-body workouts requiring no gym, no weights • How to build on one race to the next • Inspiring, motivating stories of Spartans A complete Spartan training guide, Spartan Fit! will arm readers with the strength, knowledge, and grit to never question their potential again.

What Doesn't Kill Us
What Doesn't Kill Us

Author: Scott Carney

Publisher: Rodale Books

Published: 2017-01-03

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 1623366917

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What Doesn't Kill Us, a New York Times bestseller, traces our evolutionary journey back to a time when survival depended on how well we adapted to the environment around us. Our ancestors crossed deserts, mountains, and oceans without even a whisper of what anyone today might consider modern technology. Those feats of endurance now seem impossible in an age where we take comfort for granted. But what if we could regain some of our lost evolutionary strength by simulating the environmental conditions of our ancestors? Investigative journalist and anthropologist Scott Carney takes up the challenge to find out: Can we hack our bodies and use the environment to stimulate our inner biology? Helping him in his search for the answers is Dutch fitness guru Wim Hof, whose ability to control his body temperature in extreme cold has sparked a whirlwind of scientific study. Carney also enlists input from an Army scientist, a world-famous surfer, the founders of an obstacle course race movement, and ordinary people who have documented how they have cured autoimmune diseases, lost weight, and reversed diabetes. In the process, he chronicles his own transformational journey as he pushes his body and mind to the edge of endurance, a quest that culminates in a record-bending, 28-hour climb to the snowy peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro wearing nothing but a pair of running shorts and sneakers. An ambitious blend of investigative reporting and participatory journalism, What Doesn’t Kill Us explores the true connection between the mind and the body and reveals the science that allows us to push past our perceived limitations.