Obstacle Race Training: How to Beat Any Course, Compete Like a Champion and Change Your Life
"Margaret was with us at our first Spartan Race where very few women competed, she paved the way for 150,000 women to become Spartans—she is the Amelia Earhart of Spartan Obstacle Racing!"—Joe Desena, Founder of Spartan Race"Margaret's passion and enthusiasm for obstacle racing combine with her knowledge and experience to make her the perfect athlete to write this book. Well-rounded and talented, Margaret has broken ground in a sport that others failed to take seriously. This is the beginning of something exciting. There is no doubt in my mind that someday we will be hailing Margaret as the mother of OCR competitive racing, a first of her kind."—Vanessa Runs, author ofSummit Seekerand Blogger at vanessaruns.com"In Obstacle Race Training, Margaret gives us everything we need to know about OCR, plus the inspiration to get started and keep going. From the practical aspects of training, through finding balance in your life, this book is a must-read for the seasoned and newbie alike." —Mina Samuels, author ofRun Like a Girl: How Strong Women Make Happy Lives"Margaret Schlachter does a terrific job giftwrapping the entire realm of obstacle racing and mud-running in a quick, enjoyable read. This book is perfect for anyone looking to learn about the sport, understand the differences among many seemingly similar yet very different events, and build 100% of the confidence they need to know that their event is the event they were born to run." —Joe DiStefano, Founder, Spartan Coaching"Obstacle Racing—see it, feel it, live it through the eyes, mind, and soul of one of the sports pioneers" —Born To Run coach Eric Orton, author ofThe Cool Impossible"This book may be the "Born to Run" for Mud Runs!"Brett Stewart, author ofUltimate Obstacle Race Training