The Physiologist Files: Heat (Part 1 of 3)
Have you ever felt the need to slow your pace early on during a hot race? Read on to discover how your body processes heat, dangers to watch for, and how to inspire adaptation for future performance.
Training Tuesday: Grip Strength & Shoulder Stability
How do we develop two of the most important elements in training for an OCR? Watch this video from an industry professional and Founder of OCRTraining.com Sarah Pozdol and see how you can safely and progressively develop a grip that’s going to get you through the course!
Book Review: Veganise Me Now
OCR athletes Deanna Blegg and Amanda “Turbo” Steidle share how to combine fitness and a vegan lifestyle in their new book Veganise Me Now.
Community Members of the Week: August 17 – 23, 2019
Happy Friday from Mud Run Guide! This week we are checking in with two OCR community members who are living their best lives.
OCR: Who’s Coming & Going?
As the sport of obstacle course racing continues to mature, we'll see more events changing hands or vacating the space altogether, merging with other events, and new variations of the sport pop-up. The core of the sport will always be the participants, and as long as there are events being offered that excite and challenge participants we're sure to see the sport continue to exist and even grow in new avenues.
Race Recap: Spartan Race Portland 2019
Is Spartan Portland one of the best Sprint courses in the country? One Mud Run Crew member thinks so. Read more to find out why.
Spartan and Rakuten announce new Viber community ahead of Spartan World Championships
Spartan announces the new "Spartan Viber Global Community" as part of the 2019 Spartan World Championships through their partner Rakuten Viber. Through the app, users can unlock Q&As, training plans, nutritional tips and more from the top pros and minds in the sport of OCR.
Race Recap: Terrain Race Portland 2019
Are free races ever really free? One Mud Run Crew member gives their opinion on the Portland, OR Terrain Race.
Rugged Races Acquires RAM Racing and the Hot Chocolate 15K/5K Series
Rugged Races, the parent company of Rugged Maniac, announced last week it has acquired RAM Racing and its entire portfolio of events, including the Allstate Hot Chocolate 15K/5K series.
Diabetes Sports Project and Project MUD Prepare for WTM
When we think about inspiring stories within OCR, we often think about wounded veterans, amputees, or wheelchairs making it through the course. What we don't see or think about often are those with an underlying condition that makes it difficult to make it through the course. Today we highlight the Diabetes Sports Project Foundation and their new Project More Unstoppable Diabetics program.
