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Training Tuesday: Preventing Ankle Injuries

By |November 20th, 2018|

The ankle is the most frequently injured joint of the human body.  Unfortunately, ankle injuries are all too common in the world of obstacle course racing.  The amount of ankle stability needed to maneuver the various terrain encountered during an obstacle course race is remarkable. 

Race Recap: Terrain Race, Flagstaff

By |July 31st, 2018|

1,000's of people flocked to Flagstaff, Arizona to escape the heat of the valley and to compete in the Terrain Race on July 21st.  While the valley hit temps of 116 degrees, Flagstaff was an absolutely beautiful 75 degrees. 

Getting Lost in the Woods Racing: A Cautionary Helicopter-Based Tale

By |May 15th, 2018|

uring a difficult trail race, you sign up to be pushed past your comfort zone. In certain types of races, you can expect to be told to do new activities and translate your skills towards new challenges. With that challenge comes responsibility and risk. It’s both up to the race and the racer to figure out what’s the appropriate amount of risk, and how to minimize that.

OCR 101: Hill Training

By |November 27th, 2017|

Hill training is one of the most important components of a solid OCR routine. Learn the basics of hill training in this OCR 101 article.

Amelia Boone Grabs a Golden Ticket for Western States 100

By |February 12th, 2016|

On February 6, 2016 the annual Sean O'Brien 100K took place in the heart of the Santa Monica Mountains on a warm Southern California day. A group of tough, gritty women were all vying for the coveted 'Golden Ticket' for the top two finishers to gain automatically entry into the most prestigious 100-mile race in the country, the Western States 100. Included in that group were speedsters Devon Yanko, obstacle course champion Amelia Boone and ultra veteran Kerrie Wlad, among others.

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