Let’s face it — things are a little different in 2020 than they have been in years past. There were already things to worry about when thinking of ways to stay safe during a Spartan Race, but now the Coronavirus has presented even more problems. It is more important than ever to ensure you’re taking every precaution to get through your next Spartan Race. So, with that being said, we have listed our top 5 ways to stay safe during Spartan Race. Of course, these rules apply to any OCR race you might be tackling during these uncertain times.
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5 Best Offseason Tips for OCR to Crush 2020
As summer winds down, so too does most of our race seasons. Sure there are some fantastic, bucket-list type OCR races during the winter months (there are still a few left of our best 2019 OCR races here). But that doesn’t mean we need to lose our motivation or focus on training because 2020 promises […]
How to OCR on a Budget
With peak season for OCR starting to hit most of the country, more and more people are deciding which races are “must race” and which ones they can skip. In a perfect world, we could all run all of the races on the calendar, but the truth is, money comes into play. Below are our best tips to reduce travel costs, stretch your race dollars, and do OCR on a budget. Whether its choosing from Spartan Race vs Savage Race, or Rugged Maniac vs Warrior Dash, use these tips to get the most out of this season.
Preparing For Your First Tough Mudder – What You Need To Know
Maybe it starts with you looking up a few Tough Mudder obstacles on Youtube. You see someone conquering Funky Monkey and see how much fun the event looks and start thinking to yourself, “that’s going to be me.” Maybe you just sign up for your first Tough Mudder so you know exactly how long you have to train to get ready. Whatever the reason, you’ve committed mentally and now it’s time to put together a plan. Here is the definitive list for what to know for your first OCR Race.
3 Best Ways To Train For Tough Mudder X
ne trend in OCR is the high-mileage, 24-hour, endurance fests that you’ll see across every OCR race series. The other big trend that is catching on in 2018 is ultra-short distance races like Tough Mudder X. For these types of races, it takes a different skill set to find the podium. While endurance is still important, you have to develop more strength-based skills that can also help you in other OCR events like Spartan Race and Rugged Maniac. The best ways to train for Tough Mudder X involve mixing strength, power, and endurance moves into your schedule.
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.