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The Shellmates BLOG


Slow Is Strong: Your Guide to Spartan Training
New to Spartan Races? Learn how to train with purpose using strength, endurance, and mindset strategies built for real-world obstacle racing. Rapid Snail Racing shows you how consistency—not speed—gets you to the finish line.
Rachel Welsford
Dec 23, 20253 min read


My Journey to Ironman: A Triathlete's Story
Triathlon has been woven into my life for as long as I can remember. At just four years old, I was tagging along with my grandparents to watch my dad race. I can’t recall my very first triathlon, but my sisters and I did countless kids’ races through the Multisport Canada Series and Tri Kids Series in Ontario.
Rachel Welsford
Aug 12, 20254 min read


Embracing a New Challenge: How Spartan Obstacle Course Racing entered into My COVID Experience at Blue Mountain
Spartan Race report for Robert and Rachel Welsford
Robert Welsford
Aug 12, 20254 min read
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