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Opinion: Are OCR and Golf Actually Kissing Cousins?

By |July 29th, 2016|

Recently, a training run provided some thought-provoking questions as my run took me past a local golf course. I’ve run this exact route hundreds of times over the years, but during this particular jaunt, it occurred to me how empty the parking lot seemed. At first, I wondered why a beautiful Saturday morning during the summer wouldn’t be their busiest time. Then suddenly I thought, “Yikes. Maybe this is their busiest time?” I was only about two miles into a ten-mile run, so for the next eight miles my mind twisted and turned over this question.

24-Hours of Shale Hell at Shale Hill

By |July 29th, 2016|

Shale Hill Adventure consistently known as one of the being a hidden gem of OCR has their annual 24-hours of Shale Hell coming up soon. One lap on this course is enough for most but those looking to take it further can challenge themselves with up to 24-hours of running and hundreds of obstacles, on August 6-7 starting at 10am. If 24-hours of continuous obstacles are a bit extreme Shale Hill Adventure also offers what "mini-hell" with a 5k, 10k, and 8-hour running options starting on Saturday, August 6.

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Shoe Review: Merrell All Out Crush

By |July 26th, 2016|

Merrell, a well-respected brand in the world of off-road running, hiking, and water sports, makes its first foray into mud runs with their Tough Mudder All Out Crush. We got our hands (feet) on a pair of the TM-branded ones and the standard red model, and put them through their paces.

SPARTAN STRONG w/Evan Dollard Episode 2

By |July 25th, 2016|

Evan Dollard is back with the second episode of Spartan Strong leading up to the release of the new book SpartanFit by Joe De Sena. This week Evan is working out with Quentin Pullen and Josh Graves to tackle a beachside "warrior workout." Later he takes on Thousand Steps Beach.

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Opinion: Are We Pushing Too Hard?: The Open Waves

By |July 21st, 2016|

Besides the elites, which I covered in last article, there are always stories of open wave competitors getting injured. The two “high profile” examples are the viral stories of that person that got some rare eye disease from one of the mud pits and the women that is suing the sponsors of Spartan for her falling off a volunteers shoulders, it naturally raises the question of how safe this sport is?

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Pokemon GOCR!

By |July 13th, 2016|

Pokemon Go has hit the internets and social medias in a huge way - and as a parent of a 7-year-old boy, and a general all around geek, I’ve been as exposed to it, and yes, sucked into it, as many of you have too. It is also making it's mark on the obstacle racing community already.

Spartan Strong with Evan Dollard – Episode 1

By |July 11th, 2016|

Mud Run Guide's resident modern-day Ninja, Evan Dollard, takes us along on his SPARTAN STRONG journey! Stop #1, MROC in SoCal!

Vanessa Letts: Obstacle Racing “Adult Gap Year”

By |June 23rd, 2016|

My love for obstacle racing started in 2012 after doing an 8k mud run with friends in my hometown of Perth, Western Australia. I loved the mud and the atmosphere at the event, but the feeling of accomplishment after completing each obstacle was what left me wanting more. Obstacle racing helped me combat the stresses of my office job as it gave me an outlet to release my frustrations.

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No Adults Allowed: PursueEVENTures

By |June 22nd, 2016|

There's no doubt that OCR has taken the world by storm in recent years. But within this growing community is the incredible passion for youth athletes to get involved at younger and younger ages. Whether it's a kid who's inspired by watching a parent compete, or someone just looking achieve new goals, there's a clear desire for more family-oriented athletic events in our area. In hopes of merging this desire with the existing OCR community, pursueEVENTures was born.

Savage Race, Ohio – Race Recap

By |June 20th, 2016|

Mad River Mountain: Zanesville OH was the sight for this year’s Savage Race Ohio.  The event has been held at this location for some years, and the success of the Savage series would not disappoint. A hot morning brought the competitors to the Mad River Mountain ski facility in Zanesfield, OH (a short distance Northwest of Columbus).  Serene farmlands entailed the drive up to the location in the rural area; with its unassuming lack of hills?  Rounding the last turn unveiled where they were hiding, and Savage Race found them.

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