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SHANK GYM
Shank Gym is both a training log and a research project — born from Spartan Racing and Trail Running, but built on something deeper.
Race reports branch into essays on geology, history, philosophy — even stargazing. One moment it’s course and elevation recaps; the next, it’s the ancient seabed you just crawled through.
I organize my work into five themes:
Way Through – Race Reviews
Sky Above – Astrophotography
Ground Below – Geology
Path Behind – History
Drive Within – Philosophy
It’s a study of how body, land, and sky shape human understanding.
If that sounds like your kind of terrain, welcome.
Latest Blog
San Antonio Trifecta Weekend 11/22 and 11/23
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WHAT READERS ARE SAYING
Tom’s race reviews are honest, insightful, and a must-read for anyone planning their next Spartan challenge.
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His writing brings the grit, humor, and passion of the Spartan race community to life. It’s always inspiring.
Sarah R., Fellow Racer

Shank Gym’s blog is my go-to for preparing mentally and physically for my next event.
Mark T., Ultra Runner

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