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!
Everyone loves adding a new medal to their collection and showing off their latest race gear. And as always, Spartan Race has us covered with some of the best included swag in OCR. Below is the complete list and images of the 2022 Spartan Race Medals & Finisher Shirts for all of the race series.…
What are the GoRuck Games? Let’s take a look at the newly announced event from GoRuck that will be taking place at the first annual Sandlot Jax Fitness Fest. Breaking down who’s involved, where it’s at, who can sign up, and more about the event. So let’s get to it! Note: They have announced that…
It’s time to start planning your 2022 race season. And to help you get started we have the official 2022 Spartan Race Schedule for all of their major North American race series. This includes the Stadion events, Trifecta weekends, the National series, and the brand new Elite Series. Below are quick links to help you…
One of the most unique experiences in Obstacle Course Racing (OCR). I had the opportunity to run in the 2021 Bonefrog Talladega event. While not the largest OCR event on the market, Bonefrog has built a solid reputation for putting on quality events. And offering a wider variety of race distances and award options. It…
With races around the world getting back to normal. It’s time to start looking at the 2022 calendar and getting ready for the 2022 OCR World Championship. And for the second year in a row the event will be held at the Stratton Mountain Resort in Vermont, USA. And with the 2021 travel restriction preventing…
It’s official, the Spartan Games are back for their second year. In what Spartan Race is calling the Spartan Games 2.0. 16 athletes (eight women and eight men) will be competing over 4 days. For a cash prize and the title if Spartan Race’s “fittest”. After an entertaining first year. This 2.0 version comes without…
Held in Leipzig, Germany on 9/11/2021, the 2021 HYROX World Championship was an event to remember. With what many people are calling a huge upset in the men’s division. We would see a new champ crowned. And there was an absolute dominant performance in the women’s division. As one woman separates herself from the rest…
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to run my first Spartan Race in almost 2 years. Running the Spartan Race Asheville Super in 2021 at the Tryon International Equestrian Center. This was new venue for the “Asheville” race. And it was very different from years past. So let’s get our 2021 Asheville race report. Key…
Are you ready to run 13+ miles while facing 30+ obstacles? Our Spartan Race Beast training plan will help you face one of the toughest half marathons you will ever run. The courses are designed to break you down over time. With many coming out too hot or fading in the end. So make sure…
Spartan Race has officially announced the location of the 2021 Spartan Ultra World Championship. And what was a surprise to everyone, the 2021 location will be Telluride CO! That’s right. It’s going to be cold and getting there isn’t going to be easy for most. But having spent some time in he Telluride area, I…