August 02, 2019
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Obstacle Course Race newbies, this one's for you. Check out our mini quiz to help you decide which OCR to try now that Warrior Dash is gone! Let us help you sort through the options and see which one is for you.
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July 11, 2019
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In a culture obsessed with health and fitness, and a sub-culture obsessed with a sport as demanding as OCR, we examine some of the factors contributing to one of the most widespread killers that we have ever ignored.
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July 01, 2019
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We've all had it: that sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach when you realize that for whatever reason, today is not your day and you've gotta figure out what to do about that - STAT.
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June 11, 2019
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In search of a beach read for that next family vaca but coming up empty-handed? Check out our 2019 OCR Reading List! A mix of entertainment, inspiration/motivation, and helpful training tips to keep your head in the game all summer long.
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May 29, 2019
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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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May 16, 2019
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Training for an obstacle course race can be overwhelming. You've gotta work on speed. Endurance. Agility. Grip strength. Brute force. In this article, OCR fitness coach Joel Hayes gives us his tips for the most efficient exercises to improve your Race Day performance. These 4 exercises will give you the most bang for your buck and get you well on your way to OCR greatness. Check it out!
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April 26, 2019
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It's the night before race day. If you're still asking what shoes to wear, you're already screwed.
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April 17, 2019
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You don't have to be 6' with a huge wingspan to be able to crush an OCR. Check out this insight from the 5'2 Ninja himself along with specific exercises to get you over that 8' wall.
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March 26, 2019
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They don't call her the "Harvard Hammer" for nothing. Give this WOD a try and show up for your next OCR ready to BRING IT.
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March 14, 2019
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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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March 07, 2019
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In this Brand Spotlight, read up on one of the obstacle course race world's favorite brands: Tailwind. We'll dive into how it works, what makes it stand out from other OCR nutrition options, and how one of the most loved endurance fuel brands all started with one man's head in a trash can.
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February 27, 2019
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The office can be a place where fitness goals go to die. But it doesn't have to be! Check out these simple tips to keep your obstacle course race training on point during the workday, and maybe even convert some of your coworkers into future OCR addicts.
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