How to make recovery days work for you: We all know recovery is an incredibly important protocol in all training and programming modalities. A major theme amongst athletes is: how can I make my recovery days work for me? Your body knows exactly when it needs to recover and/or rest. The best part is that …
PRODUCT REVIEW: Honey Stinger Review Submitted by: Bethany D As a brand ambassador for Honey Stinger, it’s important to tell the world what I love about their products, how I use them, and how they work when you’re trying to make sure you’re fueled properly enough to go the distance. It’s also important to point …
Product Review: UltrAspire Handheld IsoPocket 3.0 Submitted by: Eddie D. REASONS I BOUGHT THIS PRODUCT: As OCR Racers, we all know too well the amount of training and time on trails spent in order to make your next obstacle course race that much easier. Whether it’s training to eliminate a set of burpees or training …
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This is Part 5 in the six-part series on Periodization. Periodization occurs in various stages of training; however, it also occurs within an actual season (who knows at this point when that will be, but I digress…) As athletes, when you inquire on how to plan out your training within a season, the last answer …
This is part 3 in a six-part series on Periodization. In this article on OCR periodization, I’m discussing the appropriate use of, benefits, and what to expect in both an In-Season and an Off-Season strength training program. Side note: check out our article on athletic seasons and their purpose (especially as they relate to OCR). Or, you …
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This is Part 2 (Programs vs WOD’s) of a 6-Part Series on Periodization. In this post, I discuss Training Programs vs WOD’s (Workout of the Day’s). And just because I’m saying programs vs WOD’s doesn’t mean you have to choose either/or… evaluate your goals and proceed accordingly. WHAT IS A WOD? In essence, WOD’s …
This is Part 1 of a 6-part Series on Periodization by Palmer Shape. WHAT IS PERIODIZATION? The definition of periodization, according to Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary, is: “division (as of history) into periods.” Sounds pretty simple, right? But, we all know nothing is usually as simple as it seems. So, we’re going to break it down and …
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TO STAY ON TRACK OR NOT… To say that staying on track with training for races has been easy would be a lie. It’s required some creativity on our parts without the normal free reign access to the gym. I’m sure that’s the case for most folks… so, good news — we’re all in the …
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Even if you’re in self-isolating, mandated isolation, or just practicing social distancing, the Wreck Bag makes it possible to get your workouts in and stay on track. If you’re still looking for at-home workouts you can do during the COVID-19 quarantine (because you haven’t downloaded our currently FREE travel bundle yet), look no further. If that’s you – …
Hello, OCR Community!! Last time we wrote, it was about “Why a Proper Warm-Up and Cool Down Matter.” This time, we are going to dive a little deeper into doing a proper warm-up and cool down. WHY TIME MANAGEMENT FOR A WARM-UP AND COOL DOWN IS KEY: Most importantly, actually doing and planning your warm-up …