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About Julie Abbott

Julie is a sometimes competitive, sometimes fun-runner, always enthusiast of OCR. Residing in Northwest Ohio, Julie prides herself in supporting local events, as well as in traveling far and wide to race the best events in OCR. Look for Julie on the course and follow along on her racing endeavors @jules.abbott on Instagram.

Race Recap: Black Swamp Dash 2021

By |June 30th, 2021|

Black Swamp Dash, a “mom-and-pop” obstacle course with world-championship level obstacles, is an Ohio local event that brings big-OCR-feelings to a small town.

Race Recap: Savage Race Chicago 2020

By |July 28th, 2020|

Savage Race re-launches their 2020 season in Chicago, just how "Savage" was it?

Fitness Made Fun – A Review of Playout The Game

By |May 26th, 2020|

Playout definitely proved to be an innovative workout tool that is easily accessible to anyone currently staying at home, and also, I believe, will transfer well when we are able to get back to the gyms, schools, and playgrounds. I loved that the only equipment needed was a pull-up bar (there is no equipment needed in the original fitness pack) and that I was able to get a full-body workout that was fun, challenging, and extremely unique.

OCR Spotlight: ForeShore Adventure Run

By |March 5th, 2020|

The ForeShore Adventure Run, hosted by the Muskegon Rescue Mission, is an annual obstacle course race that challenges competitors to overcome more than physical obstacles by raising funds to help the homeless in Muskegon, MI.

The Season of Love: Race Season

By |February 10th, 2020|

While many may be excited about Valentine's Day, OCR fanatics are getting psyched for a new race season.

Changes at the Black Diamond Obstacle Course

By |January 14th, 2020|

Black Diamond Obstacle Course Race Director Jason Goggins is moving on. Find out what's next for Jason and what will happen to Black Diamond and its races.

Event Review: D.R.X. Obstacle Game – Ohio 2019

By |September 25th, 2019|

OCR is evolving, and as obstacle course racing continues to grow across the country and world, we are beginning to notice new formats ninja competitions, relay events, and now, a heptathlon gaining ground.

Race Recap: Spartan Indiana Sprint 2019

By |August 5th, 2019|

In the past, Indiana Spartan Sprint has left racers battered, bruised, and exhausted. Course changes for 2019 made the race more enjoyable and organized, despite killer heat.

Race Recap: Indian Mud Run 2019

By |July 1st, 2019|

In its 8th year, Indian Mud Run made 2019 its best year yet. The race has a reputation for challenge and innovation, and brought world class obstacles to Ohio.

Race Recap: Black Swamp Dash 2019

By |June 24th, 2019|

The Black Swamp Dash is the second event of the Ohio Grand Slam and features 3.3 miles of winding paths through open fields, dense, wooded trails, and muck covered swampland.

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