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About Margaret Schlachter

Margaret is Editor-in-Chief of Mud Run Guide. She has been part of the OCR Community since 2010. When not working on the next article she can be found running from race-to-race as a competitor. She founded DirtinYourSkirt.com, an OCR community for women as well as former contributing editor for Mud and Obstacle Magazine and industry expert for About.com. She authored the book Obstacle Race Training.
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Training Tuesday: Spartan Obstacle Fitness Training – Wall Climbs

By |March 6th, 2018|

This week Training Tuesday is brought to you by Spartan Obstacle Fitness Training. The coaches at Spartan have created a workout to help you conquer the wall climb. Climbing over a wall is one of the elemental obstacles in the obstacle racing industry.

Small Race Series Spotlight: BoldrDash

By |March 5th, 2018|

BoldrDash is a staple in the New England obstacle racing scene. Lynn Hall founded BoldrDash in January 2011 offering a local alternative to the racing scene. While some small races have come and gone BoldrDash has continued to thrive year after year.

Community Members of the Week – February 24 – March 2

By |March 2nd, 2018|

Mud Run Guide is all about community. It is the incredible community you all have created that lets myself and the whole team at Mud Run Guide continue to do what we love, BRINGING YOU all the greatest in the obstacle racing universe and beyond!

Tough Mudder North American Challenge Series Presented by Celsius

By |February 27th, 2018|

Tough Mudder picks up a new presenting sponsor today with Celsius for the Tough Mudder North American Challenge Series. Celsius Brand will be the official fitness drink for the series which includes Tough Mudder Half, Tough Mudder Full, and Tough Mudder 5K. 

Goliathon Announces New 8-Hour Event

By |February 27th, 2018|

Goliathon announced today the introduction of a new event for the fall of 2018. Goliathon introduces the new event G8, an 8-hour event offering participants a chance to take on multiple laps in one day. The event is set to take place October 27, 2018, a week after OCR World Championships. 

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Training Tuesday: Tough Mudder’s 7 Minute Ab Workout

By |February 27th, 2018|

Training Tuesday is brought to you this week by Tough Mudder. The workout focuses on the abs and core. This quick Tough Mudder seven-minute workout will have your core burning.

Small Race Series Spotlight: KC Timber Challenge

By |February 26th, 2018|

KC Timber Challenge offers the midwest it's own permanent obstacle course. Located in Bonner Springs, Kansas KC Timber Challenge has become a favorite among midwest obstacle racers since 2013. The race has grown from about 600 people at their first event to an estimated 8,000 this year over six events.

Community Members of the Week: Feb. 17 – 23, 2018

By |February 23rd, 2018|

Instagram and the Mud Run Guide social channels continue to inspire the entire team at Mud Run Guide. We love having the honor of sharing your stories of triumph, success, and achievement. Weekly, our social media maven Bonnie Wilson picks two stories that stood out in the Mud Run Guide and greater OCR Community.

CW Partners with Tough Mudder for “Tough Mudder: Tougher Together”

By |February 22nd, 2018|

Tough Mudder is working with the CW network once again this year for the series "Tough Mudder: Tougher Together". The five-episode digital series begins March 15, 2018, on the CW Seed. The series will feature inspiring journeys of "everyday heroes" overcoming obstacles on Tough Mudder Courses and in life.

Spartan Race Announces New Mountain Series

By |February 22nd, 2018|

Spartan announced this morning the introduction of the Spartan Mountain Series presented by the U.S. Air Force. The new six race series introduces new medals and challenges for obstacle racers. For athletes looking to take on some of the toughest Spartan races in North America, the new series is for you! The series kicks off in May in Montana.

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