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Learning how to race walk, and overcoming set-backs
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Race walking: This is the peak of my first 11 years on earth. It was 5:30 pm. The first day of track coming near as…

Obstacle course race birthday party theme for kids; fun DIY fitness too
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We threw an obstacle course race themed birthday party for our son Jack. It was a huge hit for all the kids, super-active, and fun…

DIY Fitness: How to make an obstacle course training rig in your back yard
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I’m starting a new trend, perhaps you’ve never heard of it: DIY Fitness. It’s a blend of three things I love—makin’ stuff, fitness, and saving…

Man cave makeover includes fitness at our house
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A Spartan’s man cave could not be complete without an area dedicated to fitness. I love my husband. He is a dedicated Spartan obstacle course…

We shared our health secrets with DevelopGoodHabits.com, and with you.
We shared our top tips for Healthy Habits. MyFixitUpLife Mark Theresa

Mark and I were asked to share our health secrets with DevelopGoodHabits.com, so here are ours. Health is better than wealth to me, and we’re…

Video—How to make a Spartan Race spear
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The Spartan Race spear throw is easy. Unless you miss. Dammit. Now it’s hard. Because, well, burpees. And the best defense against burpees: Practice. Or…

How To Make a New Year Resolution—Start Early
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How do you make a New Year Resolution that’ll stick? The same way you stop a super tanker: Start early. Life happens in increments. Little…

Video—How to make an obstacle race training rig
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Thinking about building an obstacle race training wall, spear throw or rig for your next race?  We were lucky and got to design one for…

AROO! We built a wall to help train for Spartan Race at a YMCA.
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As the obstacle course race popularity increases, we’ve seen training groups pop up around where we live. To help get future Spartans ready for the race, Mark and Theresa designed and built a Spartan training apparatus at a local YMCA.