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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.

Recent Blog Posts

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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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