October 09, 2019
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Ever wondered what the Spartan Race photographers are REALLY thinking, or how you can get that perfect Fire Jump photo? The inside scoop: straight from the other side of the lens. A must-read if you want to master your next Medal Monday post!
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September 18, 2019
Trust is important in any relationship: and it might be even more important when so many 6-packs are involved.
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September 10, 2019
You made it through the first half of your Spartan Ultra and you've reached your Drop Bin. NOW WHAT?? Read on for our top tips on how to get through the Transition Area and back out there for Lap 2!
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August 09, 2019
We collected some WODs focused specifically on training incline from some of the top athletes and coaches in OCR. Take a look!
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August 02, 2019
Obstacle Course Race newbies, this one's for you. Check out our mini quiz to help you decide which OCR to try now that Warrior Dash is gone! Let us help you sort through the options and see which one is for you.
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July 11, 2019
In a culture obsessed with health and fitness, and a sub-culture obsessed with a sport as demanding as OCR, we examine some of the factors contributing to one of the most widespread killers that we have ever ignored.
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July 01, 2019
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We've all had it: that sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach when you realize that for whatever reason, today is not your day and you've gotta figure out what to do about that - STAT.
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June 11, 2019
In search of a beach read for that next family vaca but coming up empty-handed? Check out our 2019 OCR Reading List! A mix of entertainment, inspiration/motivation, and helpful training tips to keep your head in the game all summer long.
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May 29, 2019
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What motivates YOU to keep going during a race when you're all alone, and the fatigue starts to sink in, and your muscles are screaming and you can feel your body start to break down? In the moment when everything inside you is telling you to stop, what internal script causes your body to continue to move?
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May 16, 2019
Training for an obstacle course race can be overwhelming. You've gotta work on speed. Endurance. Agility. Grip strength. Brute force. In this article, OCR fitness coach Joel Hayes gives us his tips for the most efficient exercises to improve your Race Day performance. These 4 exercises will give you the most bang for your buck and get you well on your way to OCR greatness. Check it out!
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