For the last couple of months a partially written article along with scientific research has been sitting on my laptop. I have looked at it daily, trying to figure out the right context to write this article. In the end as more and more people are investing money on the......
5K Foam Fest comes to Salt Lake City this weekend. A departure from the typical Obstacle Course Races I run, in fact this one isn’t a race at all but a Mud Run. There is a subtle difference see this article, Mud Runs vs. Obstacle Course Races. 5K Foam Fest......
Godbout to Race for Dirt in Your Skirt at Reebok Spartan Race World Championships From the beginnings of Dirt in Your Skirt, I have always wanted to promote obstacle course racing and more importantly women in sports. From an early age I have seen the importance of women in sports and......
Camper Notebook: Dirt In Your Skirt Camp Melanie Blenis “I had the privilege of attending the inaugural year of Dirt In Your Skirt camp hosted by Margaret Schlachter. At camp, I was off grid, for sure. I had no idea that places in the U.S. still existed that are......
When I was in my early twenties I worked with another coach whom was in his 60’s. He life story is one that still to this day is impressive, not for wins but for it’s richness in experience. He has been an Ironman, Professional Painter, Sailor (think big sailboats in......