Lars Arneson beat the best in the sport to become the third Alaskan to win a major obstacle course race on October 22. Arneson, originally from the Kenai Peninsula and now living in Anchorage, came from behind to claim his first Spartan Race in the “Beast” event at...
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Spartan champion Lars Arneson named Alaska Athlete of the Week
Lars Arneson of Anchorage was named Alaska Athlete of the Week after winning his firstSpartan obstacle race in Ontario, Canada. Arneson prevailed in the 21-kilometer "Beast" event that featured 30 obstacles and more than 6,000 feet of elevation gain The native of...
Turney wins Spartan Ultra 50K in California
Before last weekend, Taylor Turney of Anchorage had never raced an ultramarathon, let alone one with 60 obstacles. But on Dec. 14 he nailed his first Spartan Ultra in Los Olivos, California, taking the victory in 5 hours, 24 minutes and 50 seconds over 50 kilometers...
Trammell on winning relay team at World’s Toughest Mudder
Anchorage dentist Chad Trammell is again a champion at the World’s Toughest Mudder. On Sunday in Las Vegas, Nev., Trammell combined with Brian Gowiski, Glenn Racz and Ryan Woods to complete 24 laps of the five-mile course and win the International Team Relay Division...