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About Tara Skinner

After losing 120 lbs I was looking for new ways to keep me motivated. In walked OCR. That was 5 years ago and I havent looked back. I now run about 15 different OCRs and 6 local 5ks a year. I hike and weightlift to help me prepare. This is a lifestyle for me..its how I spend my weekends in the summer and a way to put my training to the test. The people I have met along the way and the new things I have learned about my body have made this a journey I am so glad I embarked on.

City Views at City Challenge

By |October 8th, 2019|

After a rough race in April, City Challenge redeems itself in Jersey City.

Race Recap: Spartan Sprint Tuxedo

By |June 20th, 2019|

For the Skinner family, training for Spartan Sprint Tuxedo was a family affair.

Race Recap: One Very Lucky “Everyday Racer” takes on the Bermuda Triple Challenge

By |March 29th, 2019|

Ready to race in paradise? Tara, one of the winners of the Mud Run Guide Bermuda Triple Challenge contest, share her race experience.

Running as a Family

By |November 26th, 2018|

I have a pretty great OCR "framily" that I run with and hang out with before and after a race and we always have fun. But I also have a really amazing FAMILY and I've always wanted to share my love of OCR with them. I am the proud mom of 16-year-old twin sons and they each have done one Spartan Stadium Sprint with me but the three of us had never been at one together.

OP-ED: How I am making OCR be only a PART of my life

By |October 30th, 2018|

It all started over 6 years ago at a free kickboxing class. There was a woman in there who mentioned she was doing a race in two weeks and asked me if I wanted to do it with her. She said it was a Spartan Sprint and since I’m up for anything I figured why not. I signed up..did the race and just like the tagline says...I KNEW AT THE FINISH LINE! I was hooked.

How to Protect Your Car After a Workout or Race

By |July 12th, 2018|

A few months ago a company called Dry Rub contacted me on Instagram and told me about a new product they had. They told me that it was a car seat cover designed to prevent sweat, stains, and odors after a workout or a race. I was intrigued...

Jar of Hope Fitness Run and 5K

By |May 11th, 2018|

A race that gave me a new “why” and that was the Jar of Hope 2nd. Annual Fitness Challenge and 5k. This would be an opportunity to run for charity while honoring a very special little boy and a very special friend of mine.

Race Recap: Spartan Tri-State Beast

By |May 1st, 2018|

Have you ever wanted to lay down and cry before, during and after an event? That’s how I felt Saturday at the Spartan Tri-State New Jersey Beast. Tara Skinner writes about her experience at the recent Spartan race.

New York City GORUCK Light

By |March 20th, 2018|

So I did a thing this past weekend. It involved vacuuming, carrying heavy stuff and honoring a hero. Do you know what I did? If you said a GORUCK Light you are correct!! I am all for trying out new things so I thought I would step out of my comfort zone and give it a go.

Coach Pain’s Weekend of Pain

By |January 29th, 2018|

That’s right Coach Pain traveled to New York and New Jersey to help a select group of Spartan 4-0 racers to get ready for their 2018 season. The training was held at Crossfit ECF bringing intense and unique days of training.

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