OCR Hacks

LIST OF: Best Face Masks For Spartan Race & OCR Training

LIST OF: Best Face Masks For Spartan Race & OCR Training

March 19, 2021 48 Comments

Wearing a face mask (kind of) sucks. These suck less: according to OCR athletes.

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So You Got A Heavy Tire For Your Home Gym. Now What?

So You Got A Heavy Tire For Your Home Gym. Now What?

October 15, 2020 12 Comments

...Because it's good for so much more than just flipping.

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Where / How To Find A Heavy Tire For Your Home Gym

Where / How To Find A Heavy Tire For Your Home Gym

September 21, 2020 50 Comments

Save the running around in circles for your next WOD - check out this guide & get what you need.

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Spartan Race Ultra Beast: Average Finish Time Data 2019

Spartan Race Ultra Beast: Average Finish Time Data 2019

October 21, 2019 20 Comments

The only complete, comprehensive resource of Spartan Race Ultra Finisher times: comparing venues, waves, subgroups, and year-over-year info to give you killer insights and recommendations.

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The Spartan Ultra Drop Zone: Key Tips For Race Day Success

The Spartan Ultra Drop Zone: Key Tips For Race Day Success

September 10, 2019 11 Comments

You made it through the first half of your Spartan Ultra and you've reached your Drop Bin. NOW WHAT?? Read on for our top tips on how to get through the Transition Area and back out there for Lap 2!

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Ultra Mantras: What OCR Athletes Are REALLY Saying To Themselves While Racing

Ultra Mantras: What OCR Athletes Are REALLY Saying To Themselves While Racing

May 29, 2019 10 Comments

What motivates YOU to keep going during a race when you're all alone, and the fatigue starts to sink in, and your muscles are screaming and you can feel your body start to break down? In the moment when everything inside you is telling you to stop, what internal script causes your body to continue to move? 

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The Night Before Your Spartan Ultra: Last Minute Tips And Tricks To Get You Through The Race

The Night Before Your Spartan Ultra: Last Minute Tips And Tricks To Get You Through The Race

April 26, 2019 18 Comments

It's the night before race day. If you're still asking what shoes to wear, you're already screwed.

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Spartan Race Ultra Drop Bin Guide

Spartan Race Ultra Drop Bin Guide

March 14, 2019 17 Comments

The Drop Bin: it can be the key to your ultimate success or failure in a Spartan Race Ultra, and can make the difference between earning that glorious belt buckle and the disappointment of a DNF. The Drop Bin is your tool kit; your right-hand man; the little bag of tricks you can fill with whatever you think is gonna get you over the finish line. In this article we dive into how to decide what to put in the bin, the things you definitely shouldn't leave out, and how to set yourself up for success. Ultra Success.

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NOT SURE WHAT YOU NEED? START HERE

NOT SURE WHAT YOU NEED? START HERE

February 06, 2019 7 Comments

We know that picking out what you need for fuel during an obstacle course race can be overwhelming. How many carbs do I need? How much protein? When do I need electrolytes? Are mustard packets really the best way to combat cramping?? (Spoiler: no, they are not.)...So we put together this nifty outline to help you navigate how to use the products we carry on Fierce Gear OCR. Give it a read, and feel free to reach out with any questions! We'd be happy to help you out.

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10 Ways To Save On Your Next OCR

10 Ways To Save On Your Next OCR

June 05, 2018 6 Comments

Obstacle Course Racing can be an expensive “hobby.” But it doesn't have to be! Check out these 10 tips and tricks to help you keep some money in your wallet (so that you can spend it on Fierce Gear OCR, of course!) 

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