Table of Contents
Part 1 Overview 5
Introduction 6
About This Book 9
What is an Obstacle Race or Mud Run? 11
The History Behind OB/Mud Events 15
Why The Hell Would You Do an Obstacle Race? 19
Frequently Asked Questions 21
Gear Guide 26
Part 2 Events 30
Obstacle Races, Mud Runs, & Extreme Challenges 31
Obstacle Races: Are You Tough Enough? 33
Mud Runs: Let's Get Dirty! 43
Women-Only Events 47
Partners/Buddies: It Takes Two 49
Theme-Based Events: Play Your Part in an Adventure 53
Events for the Kids 58
Extreme: Only the Strongest Will Survive 62
Part 3 Training 68
Prepare To Dominate All Obstacles 69
Strength Workout: Moving Stuff 71
Dexterity Workout: Moving Your Body Over, Under, Across, & Through Obstacles 82
Speed & Endurance Workout: Explosive Speed, Power, & Endurance to Torch the Course 102
Mental Preparation: What the Hell are You Thinking? 109
Getting Your Body Ready to Compete 112
Training Grounds 126
Getting Ready to Race 129
Part 4 Appendix 132
Warm-Ups & Stretches 142
Photo Credits 148
Index 149
Acknowledgments 151
About the Author 152
