Getting Dirty with Laurie and Daniel - A Podcast about Obstacle Racing, Training, and Mud Runs.
A Podcast about Obstacle Racing, Training, and Mud Runs.
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In this episode Lance Landers from Atlas Race joins us for an interview. We also recap the Spartan Sprint and Super from a few weeks ago in Temecula Ca. and Daniel forms the exclusive running club W.I.SP.R. [Read more…]
Spartan Entrance at Vail Lake
Another racing season is upon us, and what better way to kick it off than to bring Spartan to Temecula for their first races of 2014. Spartan invaded Vail Lake for a two day event on January 25th and 26th. They offered up the Super on Saturday and the Sprint on both days. [Read more…]
As more people become interested in obstacle racing and take the plunge to sign up for their first race inevitably the question that always comes up is “How do I train?”
Training for races will vary from person to person just like the types of shoes people chose to wear. Some people will tell you they rolled off the couch and did a Tough Mudder. While others will tell you about their meticulous diet and extreme exercise regimen. [Read more…]
The last of the Spartan Sprint races in Southern California for 2012 were held in the Santa Monica Mountains at Calamigos Ranch December 1st and 2nd. The Spartan Sprint is the shortest of the Spartan Races, which does not always mean the easiest of races. This race would prove to be one of those cases. [Read more…]
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In this episode we look back at our racing adventures in 2012 with special guests, Lexie Jones and Chris Carpenter.
I never would have thought having a doctor telling me not to run for 12 weeks would be heartbreaking. This is definitely something new for me. A few years ago, if my doctor would have told me to stop exercising I would have considered that doctor’s strict orders to lay on the couch and put myself quickly into a junk food coma. Wow, how things have changed.
I now find myself perched on top of a slippery slope that I don’t want to fall down from. I am very aware of how my body is reacting to this less active lifestyle I have been forced to accept (for the time being). I have had to temporarily give up my long trail runs, weight lifting and boot camp. This time of year it is especially hard. Even more so since I have just perfected the most sinfully delicious chocolate chip cookie recipe that would rival anyone on Food Network or the Cooking Channel. [Read more…]
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Having just completed the Spartan Sprint, Daniel and Lauire show off their battle scars. We discuss the race, Laurie’s volunteer time, Daniel’s dislocated foot, and much more. We also have our Video of the Week.
