Choosing The Right OCR Shoes
Brett provides his in-depth review of the Icebug product line fit for OCR's and Mud Runs: Mist, Acceleritas, and Zeal - and provide you with the info where & when you should use each one for racing or training.
OCR Warrior: Ep. 38 – Jack Hennessy vs. Matt Willis – KO #2
After blazingly-fast qualifying times and advancing through Knockout Round #1, competitive swimmer Jack Hennessy matches up against Matt "The Mudder" Willis in Knockout Round #2. The loser goes home, and the winner advances to take on Brakken Kraken in the Finals! Who's got what it takes to advance?
OCR Warrior: Ep 40 – Kansas City Event Overview
Foul Weather, Tough Conditions, and Even Tougher Athletes! Tornado warnings, torrential downpour and high winds couldn't stop us from setting up the OCR Warrior course, and we could barely slow down the lines of athletes looking to take on the updated Skull Valley and new Hang 10 obstacles. Only the top 10 qualifiers with the fastest times will move on to the Knockout Rounds - let's see who's got the right stuff!
What Do I Do With All These Things? Part 3: Race Medals
Getting loads of swag from races seems like a good thing at first. As your obstacle course racing (OCR) addiction grows though, it can present problems of having too much stuff. We talked about t-shirts, and race bibs, but what about race medals? Let's walk though a few ways you can show off your medal collection
OCR Warrior: Ep. 37 – Brakken Kraker vs. Jesse Daily
Jesse "Every Day" Daily comes off a strong showing in Knockout Round #1, after being the final athlete in qualifying to make the cut. He's matched up in KO Round #2 against the brutally efficient Brakken Kraker, a Spartan Race Pro Team member who has absolutely bent this OCR Warrior course to his will with the record-shattering :58 qualifying time. Can Jesse outlast or outwit Brakken to get to the finals?
Till Death Do Us Part: An OCR Wedding
Weddings are the ultimate sign of commitment for a couple. The special day is often a gathering of family and friends joining together two people or two families. Each couple makes the experience unique to them. Most pick a venue, food, and clothing that expresses who they are as a couple. Some are choosing to truly express who they are through non-traditional wedding.
Race Recap: Hudson Valley, NY – Vino and the Beasts
I pride myself in not being just someone that runs the larger OCR company races, but also goes to the less known and what some would consider less challenging (not me) obstacle courses.
OCR Warrior: Ep. 36 – Leah Land vs. Jennifer Klentzman – Women’s Final
Bloodied and bruised, the Women's Final is down to Spartan Race course builder Leah Land and former BattleFrog race manager Jennifer Klentzman. While their hands are destroyed from multiple trips through the course in qualifying and Knockout Round #1, these ladies will give it their all for the right to be called OCR Warrior San Antonio Champion!
The Derek Mitchell Story: Transformation
When the scale hit over 600 lbs Derek Mitchell knew it was time to make a change. In addition to walking everyday, OCR has been instrumental in his transformation. Already down 73 lbs, Derek has seen tremendous success and he is not about to slow down. Check out this inspirational story from a true OCR Warrior!!
Hobie Call: In His Own Words
Mud Run Guide's Editor-In-Chief Margaret Schlachter sits down with the Godfather of OCR, Hobie Call to learn more about his future in the sport he helped put on the map - obstacle course racing. Is he hanging up his shoes and retiring, or does he have a bigger challenge in the near future?
