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Spartan

Top 10 Must Own Spartan Race Gear for Your Next OCR Race

May 30, 2017 By OCR Insight Leave a Comment

Best Spartan Race Gear

If you’re going into battle, you wouldn’t do so without the right equipment — ammo for your gun and something to protect your head are key for success on the battlefield. Likewise in Spartan Race, you need the right gear. Spartan Race shoes, Spartan Race gloves, and proper Spartan Race apparel are all important if you want to make it out alive (or at least with a medal and a smile at the end of it).

Filed Under: OCR Product Reviews Tagged With: Gear, Spartan

The Best Ways to Avoid Spartan Race Injuries and Conquer the Course Like King Leonidas

May 23, 2017 By OCR Insight Leave a Comment

When you compete in a Spartan Race, you put your body through some things it isn’t used to doing. For instance, chances are you don’t have to climb a 30-foot A-frame wall at the office, nor would you have to carry a 70 pound bucket of rocks between your daughter’s soccer game and family dinner. With that said, it’s not uncommon to come across a few spartan race injuries that range from cramps and strains, to freak accidents that can be much more serious. In Spartan, much like in life, you can be as careful as can be, and something could still go wrong. All you can do is attack the course with confidence and caution, and you should set yourself up for success.

Filed Under: OCR Advice Tagged With: Spartan, Training

How To Train For A Spartan Race: Our Fun And Free Guide

April 11, 2017 By OCR Insight Leave a Comment

Competing in a Spartan Race isn’t easy. Likewise, it’s hard to figure out how to train for a spartan race, since it requires one part endurance, one part upper body strength, a few parts technique, and a half ton of mental toughness. While there are many proven ways to get in shape, all of which would help your conquer a Spartan Race, we have found there are some key exercises and ways you can effectively train for a Spartan Race.

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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

9 Spartan Race Clothing Tips to Get You Through Your Next Race

February 17, 2017 By OCR Insight 1 Comment

At Spartan Races, you tend to see just about everything when it comes to what people are wearing. You’ll likely see the elite athletes either shirtless, or outfitted in some type of body-hugging performance bodysuit. Likewise, you’ll be able to pick out those first timers by their old sneakers and cotton t-shirts. The sweet spot for the rest of us lies somewhere in the middle. Below are our top nine Spartan Race clothing tips that will allow you to race comfortably and look good doing it!

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The Ultimate Spartan Race Obstacles List

February 7, 2017 By OCR Insight Leave a Comment

List and description of Sparan Race obstacles

The Spartan Race Obstacle list is a lot like Fight Club: the first rule of Spartan Race is that you don’t talk about the Spartan Race Obstacle list. The second rule is…well you get the picture. While Spartan Races tend to use the same locations from year to year, they always add and remove obstacles, change up the order, and give racers a whole new feel every year. Race organizers also keep the Spartan Race obstacle list secret until the day of the race, and even then, only some of the obstacles are shared that morning.

Filed Under: OCR Advice Tagged With: Obstacles, Spartan

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