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All inclusive guide to obstacle course racing.

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Race Reviews

Tough Mudder Review: What To Expect Out There In The Mud

July 5, 2017 By OCR Insight Leave a Comment

Tough Mudder is an event that forces you to work with others, at least on some of the obstacles. There are Tough Mudder obstacles like Human Pyramid, where you have to get up an inclined wall in which the base is in a mud pit; you can’t get a running start! So, you have to work with others at that obstacle to push and lift them to the top. Then, hopefully you can find some people to help you do the same.

Filed Under: Race Reviews Tagged With: Tough Mudder

OCR Gauntlet: Rugged Maniac vs Tough Mudder – Which Can You Conquer?

March 27, 2017 By OCR Insight 1 Comment

There are a lot of similarities between Rugged Maniac vs Tough Mudder, but there are also a lot of things that make them stand out from each other. Below, we found some key information that will help you prepare, whether you’re an OCR pro or a first time racer looking to get their feet wet (or muddy!) when one of these races comes around.

Filed Under: Race Reviews Tagged With: Obstacles, Rugged Maniac, Tough Mudder

Spartan Race vs Rugged Maniac: Are You Looking For A Challenge or Experience?

March 2, 2017 By OCR Insight Leave a Comment

Spartan Race vs Rugged Maniac: Which Race is Best?

There are many similarities between Spartan Race vs Rugged Maniac, but one notable one is that Spartan Races tend to be more grueling, endurance-based events whereas Rugged Maniac would be better obstacle course races for beginners. It’s not to say they are easy by any means, but your fitness level and what you’re looking for play a big part in determining which race would fit each individual.

Filed Under: Race Reviews Tagged With: Rugged Maniac, Spartan

Spartan Race vs Tough Mudder: The Only Guide You Need

January 23, 2017 By OCR Insight Leave a Comment

Two of the biggest OCR series in the U.S., and around the world for that matter, are Spartan Race and Tough Mudder. Both of these race series have dozens of events around the world each year, and both brands are growing at a rapid pace. There are a lot of similarities between Spartan Race vs Tough Mudder, such as average field sizes and number of race length options. But, the key differences are what will make or break your experience at these events, whether you are new to OCR or you’ve looking to advance your way through the sport…

Filed Under: Race Reviews Tagged With: Spartan, Tough Mudder

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