Mud, Guts and Glory

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: As New
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Tracks Publishing
Publisher Place: San Diego
Publisher Year: 2013
Edition: First Edition

Description: 168 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in As new condition throughout.

Publishers Description: Obstacle racing is a grueling physical challenge based on elements found in some of the worlds elite special forces training, where competitors test their mettle against obstacles, terrain, and conditioning similar to military boot camps, and this book provides an in-depth look at the training, gear, preparation, tactics, and logistics for making it through. After a brief overview of obstacle racings roots and development, the guide provides detailed information on the conditioning techniques required to prepare participants for the unusual demands of these courses. The tactics section teaches specific techniques for climbing mud-covered ropes, fording swamps, mounting walls, executing an effective belly-crawl, and numerous other tips for the wild chaos that might ensue. A section on logistics gives insider tips concerning gear, lodging, building a team, and the ever-present problem of cleaning up. Whether racing for fun or in it to win it, Mud, Guts & Glory is the one-stop guide for enduring the race from start to finish.

ISBN: 9781935937562