The Wheel is the new docu-reality television show on Discovery Channel. Adam Kimble on of the participants on the show joins us each week to talk about what happened on the latest episode and some behind the scenes of what it really takes to survive The Wheel's harsh South American climates.
Marena Sport has officially partnered with both the Conquer The Gauntlet race series and their team, the Conquer The Gauntlet Pro Team. Marena Sport, formerly Athletics8, has been the go to compression gear for Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) athletes for the last couple of years and for a good reason. Their high-quality, USA made products provide the breathable protection and compression you need for endurance racing.
If you haven’t noticed, Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) seems to get more competitive every year. Athletes become better trained and race directors think of new challenges. In order to try and stay ahead of most of the field, you may want to look at adding some of Sinergy Sports products to your home gym. I tested some of them out and this is what I found:
DryRobe has been a favorite among the Mud Run Guide crew for years. Since first wrapping ourselves in the warmth at Polar Bear Challenge a few years ago it's been a favorite. Gideon Bright is the founder of DryRobe and talks about how the company started in the surfing industry inspired in a way from [...]
My 30-day goal kicked off on January 10 and ran through February 8. Starting weight was 168 lbs, and my target weight was 158 lbs. I was not concerned with BMI, BMR, lean muscle mass, or the size of my waist – my goal was simply to drop 10 pounds with a balanced diet including (2) SmashPacks a day and 30 minutes/day of bodyweight exercises, daily walks or bike rides, and a few short runs per week - How'd I do?
OCR News Weekly recaps the top news stories from around the obstacle racing industry. This week we talk about new sponsors for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder's series on CWSeed network and CW Special, Tough Mudder headed back to New Zealand with new partners, Terrain Races announces Terrain Relay, Warrior Dash kicks off their season, American Ninja Warrior makes casting calls and your top results from around the globe.
Warrior Dash kicks off their 2017 season this weekend. The race series has been putting on events in North American since 2009. Warrior Dash continues to be one of the best entry level events in obstacle racing, but even a seasoned veteran can find fun at a Warrior Dash. Looking for a few reasons to take on Warrior Dash in 2017.
Recently the Spartan Race season got underway with a series of 4 events in Lake Elsinore, California: a Saturday Super, the 100th Hurricane Heat, the 27th 12-Hour Hurricane Heat, and a Sunday Sprint. As an avid endurance athlete, I got excited to start my year off with Steffen “Cookie” Cook, Kyoul Cha and Tony Matesi. I’ve finished 4 HH12HR’s previously, and I’ve learned that each one is unique. Here’s a recap of the journey that Cookie and Kyoul took us through on Saturday night/Sunday morning.
Yokohama Tire Corporation, a leading global tire manufacturer, has teamed up with Spartan Race, to highlight its GEOLANDAR® line of light truck tires. Yokohama signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement and is now the “Official Tire of the U.S. Spartan Race,” an exclusive branding designation at select obstacle course races across the U.S. in 2017, including the five Spartan Race U.S. Championship Series events that will air on NBC Sports Network and the 2017 Reebok World Championship on NBC.
I can’t say enough good things about this truly amazing woman. From being one of the first women to conquer OCR, she has been the voice of strength for many of us looking to get into the sport. Often she has been referred to by Brett Stewart as “his little sister” when he speaks about her. I wanted you all to get a better sense of who Margaret is and how she continues to be a strong female voice in the OCR community.
