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 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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COVID’s got everyone feeling a bit down lately, it seems. It’s certainly understandable that in-person races would be postponed or canceled altogether. But, some companies have offered Virtual OCR Races to help placate our boredom, and for that, we’re so grateful! While there are probably more Virtual OCR Races than the ones we’re aware of, …
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 …
DEFINING OCR SEASONS: There’s an obstacle course race nearly every single weekend somewhere in the world. It’s true. With obstacle course racing growing as a legitimate and recognized sport, races seem to be never-ending. They have become something more than just “Hey, let’s do that Tough Mudder coming to town next month!” It is now a full-on …
Holy moly, Batman. TAHOE. WAS. EPIC. This was the first year I attempted qualification for the Spartan World Championships, and I was able to do so, placing 8th in my age group for the Age Group US National Series. So, off to Tahoe I went! What an interesting and wild ride the Spartan Championship race weekend …
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What are A-, B-, and C-Races, anyway? Have you heard the term A-Race before, but are left wondering what exactly an A-Race is? Put simply, calling a race an A-Race is a way of categorizing what you deem to be your most important race (or races) of your season/year. Unless you’re superhuman or you only …
How to Categorize Races into A, B, & C Races — And Why It’s Important. Read More »