Joe De Sena, founder and CEO of Spartan Race, discusses what drives him to push himself—and others—to their absolute limits. (1:57)

Want to try something new that goes beyond setting a marathon PR? Throw some physical challenges into your next event. We take you inside what it is like to try your first-ever obstacle course race. (48:32)

In the Kick, what it takes to make thousands of Santas enter a 5-miler, the best way to fuel for cold-weather runs, and the first-ever “Beer Mile” shoe. (1:03:21)

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