You spent years operating inside a system where structure was non-negotiable. Wake up at 0500. PT at 0530. Uniform inspection. Ruck....

If you're serious about joining the United States Army—especially in a combat role like Infantry—your training starts long  before you...

Even the most disciplined, driven athletes can—and will—burn out at some point in their life. It’s a warning system, not a weakness. But Here's what we can do to recognize it, prevent it, and get through burnout faster - without the guilt.

Most people don’t fail because they’re lazy. They fail because they try to force someone else’s perfect plan into a life full of chaos,...

You can have the perfect training plan, ideal weather, flawless pacing… but when the wheels fall off (and they will), all that matters is...

This is it. Race week is where everything comes together — or everything falls apart. Not because of how fit you are, but because of how...

Not all 50Ks are built the same — so your fueling plan shouldn’t be either. The kind of race you choose dictates everything about race...

If you want to actually finish your first ultra strong — and not just survive it with your body and pride barely intact — you need to pick the right race. This isn’t about taking the easy way out. It’s about setting yourself up to win the long game. Read on for guidance on cutoff times, aid stations, terrain types, and more.

Most first-time ultrarunners are under-fueled — not under-trained. Their performance flatlines, their recovery tanks, and their energy crashes. Why?Because they’re trying to train for a 50K on leftover fuel.

If you think training for a 50K (or any ultra, for that matter) means stacking endless junk miles, running six days a week, and sacrificing your strength training, you’ve already lost. If your foundational programming principle is lower running volume, higher strength volume, you can build durable, powerful, injury-resistant runners who can take a beating and keep moving for the long haul. 

So you signed up for your first 50K.  Maybe it’s been on your bucket list. Maybe it’s a dare. Or maybe you just wanted something hard to...

Everywhere you look, the fitness industry glorifies going harder. Grind. Hustle. No days off. While that mindset might fuel short-term...

Strength training is a non-negotiable for military personnel, law enforcement officers, and firefighters. Yet, there’s a massive...

Rucking—walking or marching with a weighted backpack—has long been a cornerstone of military training, but it has recently gained...

Your training doesn’t start and end with the workout itself—what you eat before and after plays a massive role in how you perform,...

In the tactical and hybrid athlete communities, there’s a dangerous misconception—that the latest high-tech gear, supplements, and...

Setbacks are inevitable in an athlete’s journey. Injuries, poor performance, or unexpected obstacles can derail progress and shake...

One of the biggest mistakes athletes make is neglecting a proper warm-up. Whether you're lifting heavy, running, or preparing for combat...

Welcome to Dark Horse Athlete "Ready for Anything." This isn’t just a motto—it’s the foundation of everything we do at Dark Horse...

Periodization is a systematic and science-backed approach to training that organizes workouts into distinct phases, each targeting...