Dirt in your skirt blog

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Posted on December 5, 2012 by Margaret Schlachter
Well 2012 is close to wrapping up and it’s time for one last Spartan Race before we get to take a little break from the constant racing. It’s time to head back to the sight of the World Championship Race of 2011 and that is Glen Rose, Texas. Last year......
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Posted on November 13, 2012 by Margaret Schlachter
One of the qualities of a writer is having an opinion but what happens when that opinion changes? In life often when a new idea, career path, workout, or otherwise is introduced to us we push back but why? Is it fear of the unknown, or stubbornness and our own......
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Posted on October 23, 2012 by Margaret Schlachter
Last Tuesday I posted this picture on the Facebook page for Dirt in Your Skirt little did I know one picture would turn into a day of Burpees. If you don’t know what a burpee is be sure to check out the YouTube video from my “Great Burpee Debate” blog post......
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Posted on September 18, 2012 by Margaret Schlachter
  That familiar path, that comforting trail, the place you go to when life just needs some working out in your head. For me that place has been the mountains for the past three years. I have worked, played, loved, hated, longed and lost all on the mountain. Here we......
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Posted on September 4, 2012 by Margaret Schlachter
My past race in Virginia had me thinking a lot about a few small things in the world of Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) Etiquette, some may not agree with my below points but as with all sports there are always a few unwritten rules which athletes follow. UNWITTEN RULE 1......