Mud Run News

  • Raptor Consumer Partners Takes on Spartan and the Barn Beast
    Wall Street Journal (blog)|August 23, 2012

    The Spartan Race series is actually all about competition. The other “mud runs” out there that do not have chip-timing or even a clock are the ones about completion. Most races have a cash prize for the competitive heat and other awards for the open ...read more.

  • GET DIRTY: Family Mud Run Swinging Through Sussex
    Patch.com|August 22, 2012

    “We see so many mud runs like Dirty Girl or intense ones only for adults, so this one is geared toward families. The others are sometimes women-oriented or so difficult that people are afraid to try… people can get a taste of it without the electric ...read more.

  • A new era dawns for death registration
    PLoS Blogs (blog)|August 22, 2012

    On Soul Music and Human Sexuality (Yes, Research) in Neuroanthropology; A new era dawns for death registration in Speaking of Medicine; Worth A Thousand Words in EveryONE; Fun With Mud Runs! in Obesity Panacea; This Week in PLOS Medicine: ...read more.

  • The Morning Leverage: Omers and Birch Hill Stocking Up Cookie Jar
    Wall Street Journal (blog)|August 21, 2012

    Raptor Consumer Partners is tapping into the growing popularity of mud runs by taking a stake in Spartan Race Inc., which has been generating about $35 million to $40 million annually. And a few stories available exclusively to LBO Wire subscribers ...read more.

  • Wanna Race? Sign Up For These Chicagoland Events
    Patch.com|August 19, 2012

    And if a regular run no longer seems challenging enough, there are now several “mud runs” offered, including one on September 1, plus another one on September 15 that is just for women. Urban Athlon. For even more adventure, the UrbanAthlon takes over ...read more.

  • The Workout: Upcoming Events in September, October
    Patch.com|August 18, 2012

    And if a regular run no longer seems challenging enough, there are now several “mud runs” offered, including one on September 1, plus another one on September 15 that is just for women. Urban Athlon. For even more adventure, the UrbanAthlon takes over ...read more.

  • Facebook Advertising: A Facebook Ad Campaign That Actually Works
    Inc.com|August 16, 2012

    The founder and CEO of Tough Mudder, a Brooklyn-based company that hosts obstacle course events or "mud runs"--and expects to bring in $60 million this year--says his company has had so much success with the model, he spends as much money on ...read more.

  • INTERVIEW-Libya assembly head calls for coalition government
    Reuters AlertNet|August 12, 2012

    Rebels down Syrian helicopter over Damascus · Mud runs draw the fit and their muck-caked friends · Venice film festival promises sex and Scientology · Muppet urges Israelis to prepare for possible emergency · Seventeen party-goers "found beheaded" in ...read more.

  • North Lakes Fire Department adds training tool on how to put out propane fires
    St. John Valley Times|August 10, 2012

    Eagle Lake Fire Department to host second annual Mud Runs 2 months ago St. John Valley Times Copyright 2012 St. John Valley Times. All rights reserved. Firefighters and other first responders thanked at recognition dinner 2 months ago by Don Eno, ...read more.

  • Maybe it was the Arctic Enema? UK Tough Mudder race linked to at least three E .
    barfblog (blog)|August 10, 2012

    From the organizer's website, "Tough Mudder events are hardcore 10-12 mile obstacle courses designed by British Special Forces to test your all around strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie. Triathlons, marathons, and other lame-ass mud runs ...read more.

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