Many colorful stories emanated from the sport of obstacle racing this year. From companies biting the proverbial dust (mud) to televised events to world championship announcements, it was an exciting year. Among this excitement was a plethora of outstanding blog posts and articles written about the sport. Here is a compilation of must-read posts from 2013. Some of these are editor selections, but most of them were nominated by others. There are numerous other outstanding posts nominated, but there are limits to everything – including this list. These posts are enlightening, controversial, heart-warming, inspiring, funny, thought-provoking, or some other adjective describing something you would like to read. Not every post is for every reader, but there is something for everyone; from newbies to veterans, males to females, and weekend warriors to elites. Do not try to interpret the order in which they are listed. It was random. Enjoy!
11 Undeniable Reasons to Love the Obstacle Life by Will Lind at PureWill
Are you Elite? by Ekaterina Solovieva at Solo
Obstacle Races are not Mud Runs, D*mn It! by Leslie St.Louis at Colorado Obstacle Racers
4 Obstacle Racer Personality Types by Jeff Cain at On My Way To Sparta
Stop Wearing the Mask; It Just Makes You Look Stupid by Margaret Schlachter at Dirt In Your Skirt
The Trouble with Chicking by Amelia Boone at Race Ipsa Loquitor
5 Easy Steps to Achieve an Obstacle Course Racer’s Bikini Body by Heather Gannoe at Relentless Forward Commotion
Spartan UltraBeast: ‘Waiting for the Fog to Lift by Shelley Bishop Koenig at Filthy Clean Living
Mommy Guilt by Holly Berkey at Muddy Mommy
*Superhero Scramble Unmasked by Matt B. Davis at Obstacle Racing Media
Hunter McIntyre: Inside the Mind of a Champion by Paul Buijs at Mud and Adventure
Why My 50th Race Was About More Than Just Halfway by Brad Kloha at Run To Remember
Midwest Super CFS Recap 2013 by Jonathan Nolan at Cornfed Spartans
Obstacle Racing as Sport versus Obstacle Racing as Industry by Jeff Cain at On My Way To Sparta
My Opinion on the Current State of the OCR World by Kevin Jones at Crazy Mudder Muckers
Why Do Obstacle Races Cost So Damned Much? by Sean “Ace” O’Connor at With Passion and Purpose
How Do I Save Money at Those Damned Expensive Races by Paul Jones at NE Spahtens
If OCR doesn’t kill me, the couch among other things will. A rambling letter to my mom. by Corinne Kohlen at Barb Wire for Breakfast
Love Letter to Sparta: You’ll Know at the Finish Line by Carrie Adams at Spartan Race blog
Obstacle Racing Teaches us Life Lessons by Kevin Parrish at I am a Spartan
Extreme Nation with Hobie Call by Michael Makar at Mud and Adventure
*Must read media post
Must Read OCR Blog Posts from 2012 can be found here.
If you liked this, you should follow the OnMyWayToSparta athlete page on Facebook.
On My Way To Sparta 