His and Hers Product Review: Kor+ Hydration System
Brett and Margaret tested out the Kor+ Hydration System which touts "Super Water" that "transforms every sip into antioxidant-rich, alkaline water." How did it perform?
Are You the Next Tough Mudder Chief Obstacle Tester?
Tough Mudder recently sent out an interesting job posting. They are looking for their next "Chief Obstacle Tester" and if you are in the market for a one-day obstacle-filled job this might be the perfect fit for you! As Tough Mudder puts it they are looking for "fun-loving, thrill-seeking and fearless candidates".
MudGear: More Than Just Socks
I think everyone who knows the acronym OCR (Obstacle Course Racing) knows the name MudGear. MudGear makes the bestselling socks in the OCR world designed for handling the rough conditions of OCR events. While their original socks are awesome, I’m a fan of their race branded socks highlighting three of my four favorite companies in OCR, Conquer The Gauntlet, Green Beret Challenge and Savage Race.
Warrior Dash Adds 1-Mile and 10-Kilometer Distances to 2019 Events
Warrior Dash is known as one of the classic 5-kilometer obstacle course race series quietly added a few more options for 2019. This obstacle racing original is mixing it up in 2019 offering new racers more choices and veteran racers a reason to come back to Warrior Dash.
Badass Women of OCR – Jenna Ravenscraft (Beasts OCR)
On a team, there are many moving parts that need to mesh well in order for the team to succeed. It's not one person that makes or breaks a team, but the collective spirit and drive of its members, such as Jenna Ravenscraft.
Gear Review: Goodr Sunglasses
Goodr glasses are pretty freaking great - everything you'd expect from $150 glasses for $25 (OG) or $35 (BFG). Non-slip, no bounce, polarized lenses, and a boatload of style to boot!
Addressing the Stigma of Injury
The 2018 OCR season has been a real eye-opener for me. I’ve already dealt with a medial DNF, earned a nice broken foot and, as I type this, sit here with all kinds of patterns of kinesiology tape on my back, applied by a chiropractor at a licensed PT facility. As I age, I find I’m more susceptible to injury, and those recovery times seem to lengthen after every birthday.
16 Obstacle Course Racing Podcasts You Should Be Listening To
There’s a growing number of OCR podcasts that can make a long run or even a long commute home from work more interesting. If you’re looking for an OCR podcast to listen to (or to discover another), here’s a nearly comprehensive list of obstacle course racing podcasts.
USAOCR Moves 2018 US Championship Event
Earlier this week the USAOCR closed options for participants to be able to register for their December 1 championship event in San Diego. we reached out to the board to ask for clarity and Mud Run Guide was told they would be making an announcement soon. This afternoon rumors began to arise that the event had been canceled. Mud Run Guide reached out to find out more and confirm the cancelation of the event
Spartan Powered by Rakuten – New Multi-Year Global Partnership Announced
Spartan now powered by Rakuten as the obstacle racing brand announces a new multi-year global partnership.
