Author: Joel Runyon

  • Cliff Jumping in Waimea

    Cliff Jumping in Waimea

    This is a little more lighthearted than most of the stuff we post here, but still, cliff jumping is pretty awesome. Pack in 20 of your closest friends, the fact that you’re in Hawaii and try to NOT have an amazing time. Seriously. Try it. We dare you.

  • Joe Clarke Extreme Bodyboarding

    Joe Clarke Extreme Bodyboarding

    One of the smoothest, gnarliest, big-air bodyboarders out there. Watch Joe Clarke dominate the ocean this high-definition compilation. Love the soundtrack as well.

  • Extreme Unicycling with Lutz Eichholz

    Extreme Unicycling with Lutz Eichholz

    Ever tried unicycling? If not, this quick little video from Lutz Eichholz will have you rushing to find the nearest hacksaw so you can saw your bike in half and give it a try. Looks pretty awesome, although we can’t say for certain how awesome Lutz’s future children think the sport is.

    You can find more info, videos and photos about Lutz over on his website.

  • Mudathlon [Race Profile]

    Mudathlon [Race Profile]

    With a tagline: Mud, Obstacles, Beer; the Mudathlon grabs your attention from the start.

    This obstacle race is “over 3 miles of 40+ challenging obstacles and 100 yard mud pits followed by an outstanding post-party that promises beer, live music and great food.”

    Based in the Midwest, Mudathlon started in Indianapolis and is quickly expanding to Northwest Indiana, Cincinnati, Northeast Ohio and Southern Wisconsin.

    As a 3-mile course, the Mudathlon is on the easier spectrum of obstacle races we’ve seen and open to all ages, so if you’re looking to break into adventure racing, this might be your thing. While entrants get a chip timed result, like many obstacle races, the race is billed as an event more than a race and while challenging, is doable for most people, even if you’re not much of an athlete.

    The obstacles on this mucker vary from course to course, but there are some staples you’ll find at each race. On “The Slide,” you’ll be flat on your back sliding through mud. “The Cricketed Creek Crossing” will have you crossing, jumping or sometimes running up, over or through a river along the course. But the landmark obstacle for the Mudathlon is the “Mucking Mud Pit,” a 100-yard pit of purely minted mud that racers have to cross face first. Eat Dirt!…err…Mud!

    Mudathlon

    While individual rewards are given out for the top 3 finishers for each group, teams are encouraged and awards are given out for teams of at least 5 people.

    All Mudathletes get the following with their registration fees:

    • Finishers Medal
    • Mudathlete Shirt
    • Mudathlete Bandana
    • Beer Mug
    • 1 Free Beer (for entrants over 21)
    • Post Race Feast
    • Chip Timed Result

    After the race, if you survive, sit back, grab your well-deserved beer, and reflect on how much of a mucking great time you just had (as well as how many other phrases you can use the word “mucking” in).

    Are you ready to be a mudathlete?

    [Photo via AtGeist]