Best Workouts to Train for a Death Race

March 7, 2020By Tony MatesiWorkouts 1 Comment

When it comes to training for a Death Race, it’s extraordinarily important to remember that nothing you do will prepare you for the Death Race. Seriously, nothing. There is no way you can ever adequately prepare yourself for this race. It’s just the reality of this unusual human experiment. The most important thing you need … Read More

The Legend of the Mailbox

March 2, 2018By Tony MatesiMotivation, Workouts 1 Comment

Moving to Washington state has probably been one of the best decisions of life, the access to nature, and mountains, and trails are limitless and as a result, I’m training more (happily) than I ever have before. One of my favorite things to do for training, now that I have access, is to find some … Read More

Recovery Workout 12-21-12

December 21, 2012By Tony MatesiWorkouts No Comments

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

More Obstacle Race Training in the ATL

September 4, 2012By Tony MatesiWorkouts 2 Comments

When you are staying with other Obstacle Racers, the obstacle race training never ends.  Sunday morning we, Maureen, Andi and myself, headed over to Matt’s house to have breakfast together. After we all ate we were put to work. We helped Matt gather firewood from a neighbor’s house who was moving away.   Even his lil’ … Read More

Ultra Beast Obstacle Race Training

September 2, 2012By Tony MatesiWorkouts 2 Comments

At the spur of the moment, less than a week to prepare, fellow racer, Maureen, and myself, committed to driving out to Matt B. Davis’s Ultra Beast/Mudder training weekend in Atlanta, GA. The event was co-hosted by Andi Hardy, who frequents the podium at Spartan Races. Why would we drive from the Midwest, Chicago and … Read More

Workout of the Day 8-23-12

August 23, 2012By Tony MatesiWorkouts No Comments

Run just under 9 miles of trails today. Climbed a rope I’ve been eyeing on my walks in the Forest Preserve near my work. Carried a log for a mile and a half starting around mile 6 of my run. Keeping it short and sweet tonight. With the Ultra Beast approaching trying to crank up … Read More