This was my 6th World’s Toughest Mudder and it was unlike any of the rest. I believe part of it was the two years that had passed since the mud family was together and seeing friends in person was a bigger deal than I anticipated. There were so many incredible and emotional moments in this…
Read MoreFailure. Didn’t meet my goal. No brown bib. Success. Stayed out all night. Pride in 40 miles. This year at World’s Toughest Mudder taught me all about turning “failure” into success, focusing on the positives of every situation and being proud of what I did accomplish. If you’ve been following along for the…
Read MoreWhat happens when an engineer opens a functional fitness gym, starts ninja training and switches to vegetarian based eating?? Find out in this episode with Britt Holterman. I met Britt when she was a walk-on for the Minneapolis episode of American Ninja Warrior. I know you will love this episode because Britt shares with us…
Read MoreYou are going to love this episode and these two incredible souls. Buffie, Dan and I talk about aging, health, comfort zones and their experiences at the Tough Mudder. Regardless of whether you want to run a mud run ever in your life, this episode is a must listen. Have you ever noticed society has…
Read MoreWhen I first started going to ninja training class my instructor Sara asked everyone “Why did you start ninja?” I said it was because I wanted to start doing things I was bad at. In all seriousness – we can put ourselves into comfortable bubbles and not try new things. Life is easier that way.…
Read MoreWhere (almost) every Tuesday: I confess. Confession: I got my first ninja injury. I am always surprised that myself (and people I know) don’t get more seriously injured doing ninja obstacles or obstacle racing. And when asked about injuries at races, etc I have always responded “If you’re smart about what you’re doing, not reckless…
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