Welcome to our thrilling blog category dedicated to the electrifying world of Obstacle Course Racing (OCR)! If you’re an adrenaline junkie, fitness enthusiast, or someone seeking the ultimate test of physical and mental resilience, you’re in for an exhilarating ride.
Obstacle Course Racing is a heart-pounding, body-pushing adventure that combines endurance, strength, agility, and tenacity. In our OCR blog category, we delve deep into this high-intensity sport, offering you an all-access pass to the exhilarating realm of mud runs, Spartan races, Tough Mudders, and more.
Discover the ins and outs of OCR: Our informative articles will take you through the different types of races, from 5K sprints to ultra-marathons, as well as the evolution of this rapidly growing sport. We’ll explore the diverse obstacles that await participants, including wall climbs, barbed wire crawls, rope climbs, and much more. Learn about OCR gear and training techniques that will help you prepare for the rigors of the course.
Meet OCR heroes and champions: We bring you interviews and profiles of OCR athletes who have triumphed over adversity to achieve extraordinary feats. These stories of grit and determination will inspire you to take on your own challenges, whether you’re a seasoned racer or just starting out.
Training tips and advice: Get expert guidance on how to condition your body and mind for OCR success. From nutrition plans to workouts that mimic race conditions, we provide you with the knowledge you need to become a formidable OCR contender.
Event reviews and recommendations: As the OCR community continues to grow, we’ll keep you updated on the latest races, locations, and event reviews. Whether you’re looking for your next adrenaline rush or simply want to spectate, we’ve got you covered.
Join us as we embark on a thrilling journey through the world of Obstacle Course Racing. Whether you’re a beginner seeking inspiration or a seasoned racer looking for fresh insights, our OCR blog category is your go-to source for everything OCR-related. Strap on your running shoes, because the adventure starts here!
After a year of waiting and wondering, Spartan Race has finally announced their 2022 Asheville Super location (not the actual venue). And what should come as no surprise based on the current Spartan Race situation, the location is nowhere near Asheville North Carolina. In fact, it’s not even in the same state. The 2022 “Ashville”…
In a major piece of news that a lot of people in the OCR community might have missed. The Wall Street Journal recently (5/16/2022) released an article titled, Extreme Endurance Brand Spartan Race Faces Cash Crunch. And it’s something that anyone that has future races in 2022 and beyond should be paying attention to. Below…
The 2022 HYROX World Championship Results are in. After a great day of competition under the bright lights of Las Vegas. The event would see the return of an old champion to top form and one of the sport’s true legends pushing for a 3rd consecutive championship. But who came out on top? Let’s get…
Major changes are coming to the Olympics and the Modern Pentathlon. After 100 years of the event featuring running, swimming, shooting, fencing, and horseback riding (equestrian). The 2024 games will be the final to feature the equestrian discipline. Starting in 2028, the Olympics will start testing obstacle course racing (OCR) and the fifth discipline in…
That’s right folks. In what may not come as a huge surprise to many OCR fans, the OCR race series Bonefrog Challenge will be running its last races in 2022. Then shutting down its events permanently as of 2023. This news was originally reported by Obstacle Racing Media. If you read my post in regards…
One of the true pioneers in the sport of Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) and winner of countless community awards, the F.I.T. Challenge has announced that next year’s event will be its last. Making it to its 10th annual race, owner Robb McCoy is hoping to make this last event one to remember. Here is what…
It’s official, Spartan Race has announced the date and location of the 2022 Spartan Race Ultra World Championship. And it would not go without its share of controversy. Spartan teased the potential of some exciting new destinations. In the end, the event will be held September 24-26 in North Lake Tahoe. A venue many racers…
I’ve had the privilege of running more than a few races with first time runners. First time racers are by far some of the funnest to run with. But before we hit the course, they all have one question. What type of obstacles are in a Spartan Race? And while they change at each race…
Are you ready to run the hardest ultra marathon of your life? Completing 32+ miles and 60+ obstacles over an ever deteriorating race course leads to countless DNFs (Did Not Finish) at every race. So to help get you ready, I’ve put together the Spartan Race Ultra Beast training plan that I used to finish…
It’s competition time of year. And everyone wants to make sure they show up in peak performance. So we’ve got you covered with these 5 HYROX workouts to get you ready for your next event. All of these workouts come from the HYROX workout of the day program. You can find out more about HYROX Fitness…