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SHANK GYM

Shank Gym is a field-based archive rooted in Spartan racing and trail running.

The tiles below organize the work:
race reviews, readiness, field projects, field notes, essays.
Expeditions connect related work across time and place.
About explains the project.
Post Illusion Press is a parallel long-form writing practice.

If that’s your kind of terrain, welcome.
New here? Start here.

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Latest Blog

The Web Rig

How this site connects outward, and why it’s done this way. The Web Ring is not a new idea. It’s a return to how the web used to work: people linking to other people whose work they liked, respected, or found worth spending time with — without commissions, referral logic, or growth strategy attached. Before platforms and monetization models flattened everything, sites were connected because someone thought, “If you’re here, you might like this too.” That was enough. Shank Gym is part of a...

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Recent Blog Posts

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How this site works

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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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