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8 Rules of Trail Running Etiquette
Here are some essential Rules of Etiquette for Trail Running that everyone should know but a surprising number of people don't know.
January 16 2021Choose the Best Trail Running Shoes
MudGear lays out the key things to look for and consider when choosing the right trail running shoe.
January 09 2021Post, Tag, and Win MudGear
MudGear is naming 3 WINNERS (Best in OCR, Best in Trail, and Best in Ruck) every month throughout 2021. Just wear, post, and tag #mymudgear on Instagram.
January 09 20211,000 Mile Challenge
Every year, more and more crazies are taking on the 1,000 Mile Challenge as a way to stay moving and give to worthwhile charities. Instead of regurgitating all of the bad that happened last year, let’s get excited about all the good we can do in 2021.
January 09 2021Stepping Outside the Bubble
While politicians won’t cross the aisle, and Joe Public won’t cross the street for his neighbor, Ricky Gates ran across America guided by a desire to hear and understand “the other side” better.
January 09 2021Get Ready for YETI
The YETI is a 5k obstacle course race held at KC Timber Challenge near Kansas City. Take on at least 25 fun and challenging obstacles in the cold of late January.
January 09 2021What’s the Deal With Rucking?
Rucking is simply walking while carrying weight in your rucksack. The concept is simple, but execution is another story. Learn why people ruck and how you can get started.
December 18 2020Shin Splints 101
Shin splints don't have to be a reoccurring problem for runners. Learn common causes and recovery methods to avoid this debilitating pain.
December 18 2020Weighing in on Spartan Games
The Spartan Games docuseries captures the fierce 2020 showdown between elite athletes from Spartan and various other disciplines. The first three episodes have been pure GOLD!
December 18 2020Accountability in the New Year
Accountability is our friend, and it’s instrumental in making improvements that last. Here are a few suggestions for greater accountability and more success as we plan our New Year’s resolutions.
December 18 2020CTG 10 Year Anniversary
Conquer the Gauntlet will host only one event in 2021, but it will be huge. Get ready for CTG's 10 Year Anniversary Event!
December 06 2020Add MudGear to Your Survival Tote
MeatEater's Steve Rinella spoke about the value of preparing a survival tote to keep in the back of your vehicle. We think MudGear belongs in that kit.
December 06 2020Not Every Sport Wants the Olympics
What can OCR learn from the parkour community as they try to keep their beloved sport from becoming an Olympic event?
December 06 2020HO HO HO-liday Challenge
This post from Denmark’s Ida Mathilde S. inspired us to issue a MudGear holiday challenge. We want to see what holiday traditions you can pull off while training.
December 06 2020Better Sleep, Better Health
Are you sleeping enough? Too much? Figure out the right amount; then, strive to sleep better.
December 06 2020WTM | What Happens in Vegas...
News of the 2021 World’s Toughest Mudder returning to Vegas is bittersweet for some of us - mostly sweet!
November 14 2020Last Chance to Run Far
As the year nears its end, here are some long distance races you can still enjoy in 2020.
November 14 2020MRG Reviews MudGear Ruck Socks
When we learned former special forces soldier, Evan Perperis, was testing the MudGear Ruck Sock for Mud Run Guide, we knew he’d put them to the test.
November 14 2020Rack Up on Rucking Patches
Rucking Challenges is a subscription service that provides participants with legitimate rucking challenges every month and coordinating collectable patches.
November 14 2020New Wave of Smart Fitness Tech
Peloton’s success has blazed a trail for a new wave of smart fitness tech that are already trending as gifts this holiday season.
November 14 2020Mid-Race Nutrition
Whether our bodies are craving sugars, carbs, electrolytes, or just something salty to stop the cramping, having the right nutrition on hand while running is priceless. Here’s a look at what nutrition MudGear customers are stashing in their pockets.
November 07 2020Dauwalter Outlasts Everyone - Again
After days of near restless running, Courtney Dauwalter outlasted everyone (men and women) to win the U.S. Big’s BackYard Ultra 2020. Check out these numbers.
October 24 2020VANTASTIC VOYAGE
Check out this great van build from James Tadeo as he journeys to chase down a Spartan Ultra.
October 24 2020DEKA STRONG HALLOWEEN
If you've been hesitant to try Spartan DekaFit, now might be the best time to reconsider with two events on Halloween day.
October 24 2020LATER AND COLDER
Some normally warm-weather races have been postponed into cold-weather months. Are you prepared to get dry and warm before cold temperature ruins your race?
October 24 2020Early Highlights from Spartan Games
24 elite OCR, CrossFit, Olympic, Ninja, Ultrarunner, and NFL athletes (12 men/12 women) are competing for $100,000 in a five-day competition consisting of what Spartan calls "grueling mental and physical feats." Check out these highlights.
October 14 2020Wife Carrying - Beyond the Threshold
We all know some race couples, but no OCR puts a relationship to the test like wife-carrying. Check out the North American Wife Carrying Championship, and decide if you and yours are ready to take on this one-of-a-kind obstacle race.
October 14 2020MILO | The action communicator
MILO - the action communicator is brand spanking new communication tech perfect for the outdoor adventurer. The mud and weatherproof Milo allows natural, simple, group voice chat with no buttons to push and no cell signal needed.
October 14 2020Roy vs. The Mud Run
David Denman, who played Roy on The Office, shares about the time he ran a mud run that kept electrocuting him.
October 14 2020Reconsidering Brussels Sprouts
No matter how much you hated it as a kid, you've accepted that Brussels sprouts are good for you and can, in fact, taste pretty awesome. Here are some of our favorite recipes with Brussels sprouts.
October 05 2020What's Next for Epic Series OCR?
Fun in the California sun comes with its own unique set of challenges. MudGear spoke with Casey Bateman, the CEO of Epic Series to see what’s in store for this popular West Coast race series.
October 05 2020MudGear & VJ Shoes Are A Perfect Fit
More and more casual and elite trail runners and obstacle course racers are pairing MudGear Socks with their VJ Shoes. What makes these a perfect fit and winning combination for fast and happy feet?
Can World’s Strongest Man OCR?
Many of us remember when OCR star and Crossfit crossover, Hunter McIntyre first popularized the hashtag #bicepswinsraces. His point was that speed alone won’t get the job done. You have...
September 24 2020Obstacle Course Racing for Gamers
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is the hottest video game around just happens to be an OCR-themed battle royale.
September 24 2020Good OCR Reads
MudGear loves reading and sharing great OCR stories from the industry’s best publications including Obstacle Racing Media (ORM) and Mud Run Guide.
September 24 2020100 Miles While Fasting
James Cracknell ran 100 miles over five days while only consuming water, and people aren't happy.
September 24 2020Blue Mountain Madness
Blue Mountain Resort is hosting its first Blue Mountain Madness Obstacle Course Race on Saturday, October 3rd. Racers will maneuver through 20+ obstacles spread out over 10K of gorgeously, rugged tree-covered mountains.
September 24 2020Working with Weight Vests
Training for an obstacle course race using a weight vest can be help you build strength and endurance. Here's are recommendations for adding a weight vest to your training.
September 20 2020Darby Queen
Several military bases have obstacle courses, but few compare to the Darby Queen in Georgia. Part of Fort Benning in Columbus, Georgia, the Darby Queen has become a staple of the Army’s annual Best Ranger Competition.
September 19 2020Savage Showdown
The next Savage Race looks like it could be the showdown we’ve been needing. Some of the fastest, most efficient runners will be lining up together on September 26 in Dallas, Georgia, including Ryan Woods, Mark Batres, Ryan Kempson, and Victor Quezada.
September 19 2020The Standard
The Standard documents 40 civilians battling their way through a grueling 48-hour endurance ruck designed and led by 10 special forces cadre. If they want to make the cut, they have to meet the standard.
September 19 2020Pay the Piper at CTG
Conquer the Gauntlet's new Pay the Piper is a pole traverse obstacle with discs at varying heights for your feet. Get ready to stretch!
September 19 2020What, When, Where is Hildervat?
HIldervat is a viking themed warrior race coming to Jacksonville on October 24. Expect 15+ obstacles over a 5k distance. Open, elite, and relay heats available.
September 12 2020Wipeout: Obstacles We Can Laugh At
We’ll soon be able to feed our inner sadists with the return of Wipe Out coming soon to TBS with new host, John Cena
September 12 2020Firefighter Combat Challenge
It’s no surprise that many of the fittest firefighters are also obstacle course racers. In fact, the firefighting community has presented its own OCR of sorts for almost 30 years called the Fire Fighter Combat Challenge.
September 12 2020Healthy Meal Delivery Options
There are a number of healthy meal delivery services competing on price, variety, tastiest recipes, and freshest ingredients. So, “Who’s winning?”
September 12 2020What's Your WHY?: Jenny Overstreet
Jenny Overstreet has been kill’n it in training and at races, and MudGear wanted to know more about this Conquer the Gauntlet (CTG) Pro Team member.
September 12 2020Another Obstacle: Hurricane Laura
MudGear is wishing these OCR gyms our best as they are confronted by Hurricane Laura.
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