HOW TO WING THE TOUGH MUDDER: Lessons From A Substantially Less-Motivated Participant   Over the last couple of months, you’ve been receiving the training reports of an “Average Joe” as he prepared for, and ultimately conquered the Tough Mudder that took place this...

        Tough Mudder 2012 in the books. I completed it and had a blast. To begin I can say, without a doubt, that this was a unique and rewarding experience. My wife, my cousin and my nephews came along to cheer our team on and watch us get electrocuted…..the kids...

    I last left you with quite a cliffhanger. I know, you were all just waiting on the edge of your seats wondering how and if I could continue. After the groin pull incident I was laid up for about 5 days. Went to the doctor. Doc advised that there is no structural damage, no...

    A.D.D. version……ran a lot, lifted a lot, did an obstacle course tune up and….then got injured…..so yeah, Rocky IV again “No Easy Way Out”!   Monday; ThunderDome Running! More miles, more fun. Really starting to groove these runs. Enjoying...

      Every week it seems I find a new song which helps me run and gets me mentally ready to work out. Not that I am some elite athlete who needs to get pumped up, but, yes, even average Joes like to get pumped up. Again, for those with A.D.D. and for those who need a good...

    If you have A.D.D. and don’t want to read, my week was like the above video.   Monday;   First day of ThunderDome Running and Coach Matt’s plan. I cant divulge the exact distances and stuff, because, well HE HAS A BUSINESS and you should sign up if you are...

illinois lottery   On July 12th, 2012 I was at a Mongolian Buffet with my wife. We were preparing our bowls, piling the goodies in when my phone rang. My friend was on the other line and he asked…..”So, are you in for Tough Mudder or what?” Now, I had been...