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All inclusive guide to obstacle course racing.

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    • Avoiding Injuries
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    • Obstacles List: Spartan
    • Obstacles List: Tough Mudder
    • Tips For Beginners
    • Training: Spartan Race
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      • Spartan Race Elite vs Competitive vs Open
    • Tough Mudder Review

OCR Product Reviews

Top 5: Best Shoe Brands for OCR: Inov-8 vs Salomon vs VJ vs Altra vs Salming

April 19, 2020 By OCR Insight Leave a Comment

Best OCR Shoe Brands

A lot of people have asked about the best shoe brand for OCR races. The truth is, what is best for some is no good for others. We’re also looking for different things depending on the type of race we’re entering. Some people want to have ten different OCR shoes for ten different OCR races, and others want to have one shoe they can use until it falls apart.

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Best Hydration Packs for OCR: Nathan vs CamelBak vs Osprey vs Salomon

June 27, 2018 By OCR Insight Leave a Comment

The trend in OCR is bigger obstacles, more technical terrain, and most notably, longer distances. Spartan Race and OCRWC have recently launched 24 hour races, and Tough Mudder already features races like Toughest Mudder and World’s Toughest Mudder, which feature 8 and 24 hour time-focused races. Whether you’re exploring new and longer distances, or you just need something to keep you hydrated and free from cramping on the course, it helps to have the best hydration pack for OCR.

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Top 5: Best Watch for Spartan Race – Why You Need One For Training and Races

May 25, 2018 By OCR Insight Leave a Comment

Pro Tip: when running an OCR event like Spartan Race or Tough Mudder, wear a good watch that is designed to take a beating. There are a lot of reasons you would want to have this little bit of technology on you while you’re conquering Spartan Race obstacles, or dashing toward the finish line at your local mud run. Watches are “must-have” items for anyone who trains with a watch, and wants to keep an eye on things like heart rate, pace, and elevation change.

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Craft Sportswear Performance Gear for Spartan Race Review: Will New Apparel Provider Hold Up on the Course?

April 28, 2018 By OCR Insight Leave a Comment

For years, Spartan Race had an apparel partnership with Reebok, but recently named Craft Functional Sportswear their “Official Performance Apparel and Footwear.” Craft made a name for itself as a performance apparel company for cycling and skiing, but will now make a line of clothes and shoes dedicated to the sport of obstacle course racing. We couldn’t wait to try some of their clothes to test how they’d perform out in the elements. They make a great option for performance gear for Spartan Races you can wear this year out on the circuit.

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Best Shorts For Tough Mudder (On Any Budget)

February 20, 2018 By OCR Insight Leave a Comment

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!

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Must Have Spartan Race Training Equipment To Crush Your OCR Races

November 12, 2017 By OCR Insight Leave a Comment

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.

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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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