About the Founder: Kris Daratha

Kris Daratha is an elite obstacle course racer (OCR) who has dedicated the past decade to reaching his full potential. Through more than 60 races, he transformed from a below-average recreational weekend warrior to one of the top OCR racers in the United States, achieving 14 podium finishes, including 7 in Spartan Elite finishes. 

In addition to his racing career, Kris is also a coach passionate about helping others reach their full potential. He founded Daratha Performance & Analytics, where he specializes in creating personalized training plans tailored to meet his clients' needs. Kris offers one-on-one coaching and delivers inspiring speeches to audiences focused on unlocking their full human potential.

Kris is Christ centered athlete. He believes that we should follow the Jesus and honor Him with all that we do. Including how we treat our bodies and how we compose ourselves in the heart of competition.

In 2026 Kris launched the Beat the Coach's Challenge Movement. Kris has heard for years that people don't work out for 3 reasons: 

1) "I don't have the time to go to the gym"

2) "I don't know what exercises to do"

3) "It's too expensive"

The Beat the Coach's Challenge solves all 3 reasons. It's a digital platform right here on this site where Kris posts daily workouts with modifications for ALL levels. It can be done at home with no workout equipment! Just a pair of dumbbells. Kris is determined to help people get their lives back to where they want to be!