What price would your body pay to prove how tough you are? May 8, 2014— -- Despite their hefty price tags and reports of bloody diarrhea and even deaths, obstacle races like Spartan Race, Tough ...

At the heart of Esquire’s “American Ninja Warrior” is the Great American Obstacle Course, and its obstacles, like those of American life, are meant to teach us lessons. Plan your route through the ...

"Taking on a mud run and OCR event is a great way to challenge your level of fitness and overall athleticism," says leading online personal trainer Scott Laidler. "It will also tax you mentally as ...

A man swims through mud underneath electrified wires during a Tough Mudder in Vermont (Jessica Rinaldi/Reuters) On October 12, 2012, public health officials at Nellis Air Force Base outside Las Vegas, ...

If achieving goals were easy, everyone would do it quickly and without difficulty. Even if your vision is clear and you can articulate a detailed destiny, there are always obstacles in the path. It’s ...

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In an era of helicopter parenting and AI-powered shortcuts, some parents are intentionally making life a little harder for their kids. Michelle Cyca, writing for The Walrus, explains her approach of ...

We're all familiar with that important actor’s tool, the “objective.” But don't forget the other “O” word: “obstacles.” Obstacles go hand in hand with objectives, but are less frequently ...