In the past few days this question has popped up in several places, Facebook chat, various Spartan groups and I’m sure many others who are signed up for the 2013 Summer Death Race who have not fulfilled the media requirement have questions as well. Making Contact One of the most difficult parts of this task … Read More
Author: Tony Matesi
Press Release: Bad Boyz of OCR Calendar
Press Release January 13, 2013 From: The Unholy Trio of OCR A few weeks ago Spartan Race released their Spartan Chicks calendar. It was well received but there was a clamoring that could be heard from every corner of North America. “When can we see some hot men in Obstacle Course Racing situations?” Thanks to … Read More
Recipe: Green Smoothie Round 2
I made another green smoothie and this time it turned out a hell of a lot better than the first attempts I had. A few things I changed from last time were the addition of Almond Butter, Protein Powder, Flaxseed Meal, Wheat Germ, and a Kiwi. Give this a smoothie a try and if you … Read More
Recipe: Green Smoothie Madness
Every where I look lately I see everyone drinking these electrifying, neon green smoothies that look more space drink than something you’d drink for a cleanse, or simply to get your veggie intake in for the day. But that’s exactly what these drinks are and what they do. They feed your body with nutrients that … Read More
Recovery Workout 12-21-12
Today I had a some energy I needed to expel. As soon as I walked in my door I changed and went straight to the gym (my awesome basement) and decided EFF IT! This is my life and I need to live it and enjoy it regardless of this damn sling. “Now that don’t kill … Read More
Surgery Recovery: Starting Over
It’s been quite awhile since I’ve posted anything and for good reason too. As some of you may know I have had a torn shoulder (labrum) since the beginning of 2012. Having already signed up for a plethora of races I opted to simply push through and finish. This year has been a real eye … Read More
The First LotDR Training Camp
[slideshow gallery_id=”1″] The very first Training Camp is over. It’s been just over a week now since it concluded. It was an incredible experience that I am still trying to digest. I won’t say much about it other than I am very thankful to everyone who helped making it possible. Chad Weberg, was an incredible … Read More
Midwest Super Spartan Race – Best Obstacle Race of the Year?
It’s been difficult finding where to even begin in regards to the weekend of non-stop obstacle racing fun. Just a year ago, I was attending my first ever Spartan Race. I had been emailing back and fourth with Tommy Mac trying to gauge how difficult this obstacle race would be in comparison to the Warrior … Read More
Training Camp Token Challenge: Dips and Pull-Ups Challenge
We gave the participants a few days to rest over the weekend and then a few more mainly because I was trashed form the long weekend of racing. As we near the training camp I presented them with the challenge of completing 100 Dips by 11:59 PM CST on 10-31-12 and 50 Pull-Ups in under … Read More
Indiana Spartan Race Founder’s Obstacle Race – The Perfect Holiday Gift
Obstacle Race season is coming to an end for me this weekend. Friday night I will be heading down to the Spartan Race Super Spartan in Marseilles, IL. This is where it all began last year. Sure I started my obstacle racing a few years back with the Men’s Health Urbanathlon and I really got … Read More