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2017 Humanitarian Award Nominations Open

For Those Who Would opens the nomination process for the OCR Humanitarian Award.  For Those Who Would, a Richmond, Kentucky-based 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity rooted in the obstacle racing community launched as an organization supporting individuals unable to participate in athletic and physical recreational activities due to debilitating injuries or chronic diseases. "The OCR Humanitarian Award is [...]

By |August 21st, 2017|News|0 Comments

OCR 101: Did You Win? How to Cope with the Awkward Post Race Questions

It's Monday morning after an obstacle race or mud run or other non-traditional race as you recount your weekend the event whether it be a big race like a Tough Mudder, Spartan Race, or Warrior Dash or one of the smaller or more local obstacle races or mud runs, the question seems to arise for many who take competition seriously, Did you win?.

By |August 21st, 2017|Race Information|0 Comments
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Madness by Mike: OCR Training Recap

What did you do this past weekend? Mike Amoriello started with the F. I. T. Challenge up in Connecticut.

By |August 18th, 2017|Interviews|0 Comments

Opinion: Dear OCR Celebs: More Analysis Please

Fitness Writer Mark Barroso thinks there’s a higher purpose for those participating in obstacle course racing: creating interesting content.

By |August 17th, 2017|Op-Ed|3 Comments

Race Recap: Terrain Race Raceway Park, New Jersey

Tara Skinner heads back to Raceway Park for the 2017 Terrain Race held there this past weekend. She breaks down the good, bad, and not so fun parts about the event. But explains why she will still have it on her schedule for 2018.

By |August 16th, 2017|Race Recap|0 Comments

Badass Women of OCR: Charity Fick

I have wanted to sit down and write something for a while about why I started the Badass Women of OCR series. I often find it is hard to write about myself, as where do I start?

By |August 16th, 2017|Badass Women of OCR|1 Comment

Wreck Bag Named Official Heavy Bag of US OCR Championships and OCR World Championships

Wreck Bag has been a favorite for many obstacle racers since it was first introduced to the obstacle racing market. The heavy bag stands out from the rest of the industry with it proprietary blend in the bag making it impervious to the rain and other elements. Today the OCR World Championships and US OCR Championships named Wreck Bag the official heavy bag of the two events

By |August 15th, 2017|News|2 Comments

Race Recap: Muckstock

Pulling up to Malibu Dude Ranch in Milford Pennsylvania for Muckstock I saw smiling, bearded men in motorcycle gear. I soon realized these were members of Vetstock and they were there to help with parking.

By |August 15th, 2017|Race Recap|0 Comments
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Training Tuesday: High/Low Rope Traverse

Rope Traverses are the focus of Training Tuesday this week. Obstacle racing champion Hunter McIntyre takes us through how to get through this balance style obstacle without falling into a water below.

By |August 15th, 2017|Training, video|0 Comments

OCR 101: How to Deal with a DNF

In every racers life, as they push harder and harder to achieve new goals, the inevitable DNF happens. A DNF stands for Did Not Finish it is a monicker attached to both race results and a term used by many racers to describe a race or event they did not complete.

By |August 14th, 2017|Race Information|2 Comments
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