Rugged Maniac Los Angeles – Castaic Lake, CA
The Castaic Lake Rugged Maniac course combined some formidable hills and Rugged's new obstacles with a positive vibe to appeal to new and more experienced athletes.
OCR Spotlight: SISU Endurance
Daren de Heras formed SISU Endurance after DNF'ing his first Death Race, but falling in love with the type of athlete who showed up at these events: the ones who never complained, but only asked 'what's the next task?'
Tough Mudder Los Angeles – San Bernardino, CA
Races at last weekend's Tough Mudder Los Angeles were eager to see whether new Tough Mudder could right the ship and get Tough Mudder back on course after a tumultuous 2018.
Grit OCR – East Walker Ranch, Santa Clarita, CA
Last Saturday saw the return of Grit OCR, an up-and-coming local OCR event here in the greater Los Angeles area brought to life last year by owners Antonio and Malorie Alletto. The inaugural event saw impressive numbers and reviews, and they were looking to build on that success this second time around. And build on it, they did.
Race Recap: Spartan SoCal Super
The 2019 Spartan race season started with a bang last weekend in Chino, CA, with the SoCal Super and Sprint. With its flat, grassy straights and gentle, rolling hills, it's the perfect course to kick off the new year. Read more about Daniel Ludwig's thougths on this year's Super course.
Training Tuesday: Rope Climb
MRG Crew Member Daniel Ludwig share some tips & tricks for tackling an obstacle that's really dreaded by some - the rope climb
Race Recap: Spartan Race Los Angles Sprint Weekend – Castaic Lake, CA
For most SoCal Spartans, the Spartan Los Angeles Sprint Weekend at the Castaic Lake Recreation Area signifies the end of a long and grueling OCR season. For some, it's a last chance to earn that Sprint medal needed to complete a trifecta. For others, it's simply a chance to run with friends, take a leisurely [...]
Training Tuesday: The Spear Throw
This Training Tuesday we are mixing it up. We bring you a new series of tutorials from racers just like you. Our crew has stepped up to present weekly tutorials for some of your favorite obstacles and also training tips. This week I tackle the Spear Throw.
Spartan Beast Tejon Ranch – Lebec, CA
This past Saturday, Spartan unveiled a new race venue here on the West Coast, namely Tejon Ranch in Lebec, CA, about an hour north of Los Angeles. Being a new location, of course, participants had little idea what to expect from the course.
What I Learned From My DNF
When Spartan announced a few days before this year's World Championship race in Lake Tahoe, that the course would be shortened by about four miles, I secretly let out a sigh of relief. However, I wasn't ready to experience a DNF and the stages of grief after not finishing a race.
