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About Evan Perperis

Evan is a Conquer The Gauntlet Pro, NSCA-CPT, owner of Strength & Speed along with a Hammer Nutrition sponsored athlete whose biography "Ultra-OCR Man: From Special Forces Soldier to Record Setting Pro OCR Athlete" is now available (hard copy, digital or audiobook). His highlights included 2018's 1st place Team Atomik at World's Toughest Mudder, 2nd Pro Team Coed at North American OCR Championships in 2018 and yearly record setting Ultra-OCR events for charity raising more than $26,000. With 60+ overall OCR podium finishes, he captured his training techniques and strategies in his books, "Strength & Speed's Guide to Elite Obstacle Course Racing", "Mud Run Guide's Ultra-OCR Bible", "Conquering The Gauntlet", "CTG Pro Team Workouts To Go" and covered some of his favorite OCR events in "MRG's Ultimate OCR Bucket List" (all available from www.teamstrengthspeed.com ).

Why Do Ultra-Sports Have So Little Prize Money?

By |June 18th, 2019|

Why do ultra-sports have so little prize money and how does that compare to Ultra-OCR?

Ultra-OCR, Ultra-Endurance and Prize Money

By |June 10th, 2019|

Take a look at other Ultra-Sports and what prizes they give to winners to see where Ultra-OCR stands.

8 Hours vs. 12 Hours: Toughest Performance Comparison

By |June 7th, 2019|

At the end of 2018, Tough Mudder announced they were changing their 8-hour, multi-lap Toughest Mudder event into a 12-hour event. How much did this change affect the performance of Ultra OCR athletes? Evan Perperis and Gary Shaw do the math.

Race Review: Warrior Dash Kansas City

By |June 3rd, 2019|

Warrior Dash is the series that started it all for many OCR athletes. Here’s what happens when an elite racer returns to their Kansas City event.

Mud Run Guide’s Ultra-OCR Bible Goes Digital

By |May 24th, 2019|

Ready to take your training digital? Mud Run Guide’s Ultra-OCR Bible is now available in eBook format from Amazon!

Represent with AKUMA

By |May 16th, 2019|

AKUMA is the official jersey of Adventurey events providing you with the highest quality OCR race jerseys to represent with pride.

Gear Review: Compex Wireless

By |May 16th, 2019|

Are you ready to pull the trigger on an Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) system?  Learn more about the Compex Wireless, a compact system that makes travel easier.

Gear Review: SPIbelt

By |April 30th, 2019|

Not enough pocket space in your race kit? SPI-Belt might be the solution for you whether you need more space for your phone or for additional fuel.

Race Review: Spring Hammer Race Zumbo Falls

By |April 29th, 2019|

If you are looking for a one of a kind Obstacle Course Race, then Hammer Race is it. You run a 10k course with an 8 lbs. sledgehammer, completed hammer-themed obstacles along the way.

New OCR Book! Mud Run Guide’s Ultimate OCR Bucket List

By |April 22nd, 2019|

Mud Run Guide's comprehensive guide to the OCRs that you need to run is now available.  With contributions from almost a dozen members of the Mud Run Guide crew, the book provides first-hand experiences of races across the globe. 

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