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5 Best OCR Supplements To Fuel Your Body And Help Recover

March 16, 2018 By OCR Insight Leave a Comment

5 Best OCR Supplements To Fuel Your Body And Help Recover

If you follow the top OCR athletes, you probably see a lot of advertising for products like FitAid and BeetElite. Whether it’s endurance fuel or a recovery supplement, there are plenty of products that are designed to get you ready, allow you to recover, and keep you going for your next event. Just like the fact that there are many ways to train, there are also many ways to fuel your training. Below are our picks for the best OCR products for nutrition. Keep in mind that you should always contact your doctor before making changes to your diet or your training plan.

Filed Under: OCR Advice Tagged With: Training

Best Shorts For Tough Mudder (On Any Budget)

February 20, 2018 By OCR Insight Leave a Comment

Best Shorts For Tough Mudder (On Any Budget)

With the OCR season underway, it’s time to gear up and get ready for your schedule of races. Whether you entered your first Tough Mudder or you are running a local mud run, you need to make sure you look the part and that your clothes won’t hold you back from conquering the muddy gauntlet that lies ahead of you!

Filed Under: OCR Product Reviews Tagged With: Tough Mudder

Spartan Race: History, Background & Growth Of A Giant

December 12, 2017 By OCR Insight Leave a Comment

Spartan Race: History, Background & Growth Of A Giant

Spartan Racing borrows its name from the great warriors who defended the Greek city-state of Sparta and were made famous by the movie 300. The Spartan Race as we know it today was one of the very first obstacle course races in the world, and has grown to be one of the major players in the industry. Spartan Race was founded by Joe DeSena in an attempt to bring a new type of adventure race to a wider audience.

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Must Have Spartan Race Training Equipment To Crush Your OCR Races

November 12, 2017 By OCR Insight Leave a Comment

Must Have Spartan Race Training Equipment To Crush Your OCR Races

Training in your OCR offseason or in between races is not always fun, but it’s the time you will make the most progress as you get ready for next season. Whether you are asking yourself “how do I train for my first Spartan Race,” or “how will improve on last season’s results,” there are many ways you can get a jump on your training so you’re ready to go.

Filed Under: OCR Product Reviews Tagged With: Training

Spartan Race Elite vs Competitive vs Open

October 8, 2017 By OCR Insight Leave a Comment

Spartan Race Elite vs Competitive vs Open

In 2017, Spartan Race introduced a new “competitive wave” to most races in its circuit. Now, there are three waves you can choose from when signing up for a Spartan Race: Spartan Race Elite vs. Spartan Race Competitive vs. Spartan Race Open. Unlike some other race series, you do not have to qualify for Spartan Race Elite or Spartan Race Competitive waves, so deciding which wave to enter can be difficult for someone who isn’t sure what to expect in each wave.

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Spartan Race Checklist and Five Must Haves For Your First Event

September 12, 2017 By OCR Insight Leave a Comment

Spartan Race Checklist and Five Must Haves For Your First Event

Anyone who runs OCR races or Spartan Races knows that every race is different and requires different shoes and apparel. Flat races on summer days call for light treaded shoes and lightweight shorts and tops. Mountain races like the Spartan Beast at Killington, Vermont require studded Spartan Race shoes and something to protect your arms and legs.

Filed Under: OCR Advice Tagged With: Gear, Spartan

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Obstacle course racing (OCR) is the newest and best way to test your endurance and strength. You can now find an obstacle course race in every major city almost every month of the year! Looking to make your OCR experience the best? We do the research for you. From what shoes to wear to which race will challenge you the most, OCR Insight is your one stop site for all things obstacle course racing.

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Recent Posts

  • 5 Best OCR Supplements To Fuel Your Body And Help Recover March 16, 2018
  • Best Shorts For Tough Mudder (On Any Budget) February 20, 2018
  • Spartan Race: History, Background & Growth Of A Giant December 12, 2017
  • Must Have Spartan Race Training Equipment To Crush Your OCR Races November 12, 2017
  • Spartan Race Elite vs Competitive vs Open October 8, 2017

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