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Three weeks ago, I had to be carried down the mountain in Pittsfield, VT wrapped in blankets and taken to the hospital with hypothermia, hypoglycemia, the early stages of frostbite, and my CK levels were over 3300 (should be 50ish). Three days prior to the race, my grandpa passed away at 98 year of age. Today, I am a finisher of the Traveling Death Race in Mexico!

The Mud Run, June 1st, 2014 This race was located at the Claireville Conservation area in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. The race itself is a 5KM trek looping...

This race was located at the Christie Lake Conservation area in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.  The race itself is an 8KM trek looping through woods...

Krell Adventure Games - where Hunger Games meets OCR, only you are not fighting to stay alive but you are fighting your way through a course to win.

For all but an unfortunate few — sorry, all you peeps who know only stadium runs and fairground 5Ks — a key component of obstacle racing is hilly terrain. This barrier, provided free of charge by Mother Nature, can beat down the burliest bloke and the most muscled maiden more quickly than any human-engineered challenge. For some strange reason, course designers just love to send us up and down the steepest ones they can find.

After watching this video, who's not signed up for this year's World's Toughest Mudder?

It is hard to believe that a year has passed since my first attempt at the Death Race. Since that time, I have participated in 5 GORUCK Lights, 2 Challenges and 5 HEAVYS. I did the 5 HEAVYs over 6 month period. 3 of these were over a 6 week period. A week off, a week on. They all lasted 26-28 hours. I also completed the HEAVY category of the Bataan Death March this year, as well as numerous Spartan Races, from Sprints to the Beast.

This summer, Christopher Acord, age 39, will be joining thrill seekers and serious endurance athletes from across the country in Pittsfield, Vermont to attempt...

In this month's issue: Coaches Corner The secret to successful weightloss is consistency and belief in the course you’re on. Find out how! | Destination: Washington Calling all nature loving adventurers!This majestic corner of the United States is the race you want to run. | Destination: Salt Lake City This Beast will surely allow you to achieve your ultimate form, physically and mentally. | Destination: Pennsylvania From waterparks to nature walks, mountain biking to shopping, there is something for the whole family. | Founders Race Building a Foundation in the Montana Mountains | Recap: Indiana Sprint Life in the Fast Lane | Recap: Texas Spartan Race returns to Reveille Ranch in Austin, TX | Rockin’ Rose An interview with Spartan Elite, Rose Wetzel | Honorary Spartan John Cornwell: A true Spartan even before Spartan’s time. | Muddy Buddies for Life Through the Best Buddies program, Sean, who has Cerebral Palsy, met Tripp. Find out what they were able to accomplished together... | Spartan UP! For Cancer Adapt healthy eating habits and you will not only improve your fitness but may even prevent cancer. | Nutrition: Protein 101 Protein is important for muscle repair and growth. Learn how much protein intake is right for you. | Sport Science Energy, Work, and Power – The Metabolic Bases of Racing and Training Spartan | International: Hungary | International: Chile | International: Rome | International: Germany

The Death Race by Peak Races typically has three events per year held in Pittsfield, Vermont. The Summer, Team, and Winter Death Races. In 2014, they added the Traveling Death Race and held it in Mexico City. No two Death Races are alike other than the fact that they are equally challenging and it takes a special type of person to finish one. Finishers earn the much-coveted SKULL by going the distance. More importantly than a skull, racers learn lessons about themselves and come to realize they can push their mind and bodies beyond preconceived limits.