USA Obstacle Course Racing (USAOCR) has announced an official application process for joining their “Team USA”. But as someone who has raced OCR at a world level since 2018 and has never heard of “USA OCR” in any capacity. I was interested in finding out more about this group claiming to be a “governing body”…
Heading into the new year with a plan to get better can be beneficial for anyone. Setting goals, sticking to the task, and finishing also tends to be something that most runners are good at. Making new year’s resolutions is the perfect way to keep you motivated and bettering yourself. And resolutions don’t just have…
It’s the annual announcement that a lot of Obstacle Course Racers have been waiting patiently for. The OCR World Championship has announced the location and dates for 2023. And the 2023 OCR World Championship will officially be held October 5th – 9th in Mammoth Lakes, California, USA. Below I’ll go over some of the other…
No this is not an op-ed or April fools joke, Spartan Race has officially announced there will be no more burpees for Elite and Age Group racers in 2023. The announcement was made official with the release of the 2023 Spartan Race Rule Book (link below). That states that as of 1/1/23 there will be…
It’s a question that I have heard asked by more than a few people. With an answer that most wouldn’t expect. Out of all of the species on earth, are humans the best long distance runners? And if so, how did they become that way? Below we will dive deeper into these questions, providing answers…
Having worked at multiple gyms in both member sales and as a trainer. I’m here to tell you the top 10 secrets gyms don’t want you to know. And while these “secrets” are widely known by most insiders. Many gym goers, especially those starting their fitness journey, tend to trust what they are being told…
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…
It’s a question that’s been asked many times, why does Crossfit have a bad reputation? From the coaching certification process to the effects of viral videos. The answer may be more complex than may be expected. So let’s break down the biggest reasons for Crossfit’s negative reputation through out the fitness industry. Why Does Crossfit…
Some much needed good news from the headlines. Thanks to one group’s recent land-protection efforts, Shenandoah National Park is about to get a little bigger. The Shenandoah National Park Trust recently purchased 225 acres they will be donating to the park. In fact, that’s just one of the large donations they have made in the…