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Deconstructing OCR Training Part 1: The Running

June 2, 2017 0

Anyone can run a race badly. Anyone can skip obstacles and do less than 30 burpees. Anyone can care more about pre- and post-races selfies than the race itself. And, if you fall into these categories, I’ll be honest with you—this article really is not for you. Don’t misread me, I’m not saying that there’s anything wrong with being more about the medals than the motivation. But, I wrote this article for racers who give each race their very best, even if it means dragging themselves across the finish line. If this is you, or you want it to be you, read on.

My Trifecta: Spartan Tri-State New Jersey Beast 2017

May 31, 2017 0

I had heard a lot about Mountain Creek—Super, Beast, Ultra Beast, and multiple friends have completed Spartan Races at this venue in the past few years. It was my first time, however, and quite a way to kick off my Spartan season and the first of hopefully two Trifectas, even …

Gear Reviews

The Georgia Death Race Headlamp
May 5, 2017 11
A few months back I saw an advertisement pop up on my Facebook news feed for this Georgia Death Race (GDR) branded headlamp! Like any other race junkie, race gear is always something I want to try and experiment with to find what's perfect for me. The more I'm involved with the different race groups on Facebook, the more I am realizing that everyone has an opinion on gear, and everyone wants to know what you think! I've gone through three different headlamps last season; none of them were bright and most of them were of poor quality.
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Saucony Peregrine ICE+ Review
April 19, 2017 0
Princeton Tec Vizz Review
December 12, 2016 0
Altra Superior 2.0 Review
November 24, 2016 0

Race Reviews

Training

Attention Seekers on Social Media? HB speaks up…
August 13, 2017 4
So, you want to do an Ultra Beast? If you are going to your social media accounts posting…”Should I do an Ultra Beast?”….then you are probably not ready.
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Deconstructing OCR Training Part 2: The Obstacles
August 11, 2017 2
Treat or Prevent IT Band Syndrome
August 4, 2017 0
OCRAddict’s 2017 Guide to Ultra Beast Training
July 28, 2017 4
Deconstructing OCR Training Part 1: The Running
June 2, 2017 0

Nutrition

MTS Nutrition Peak Physicor Review
May 11, 2017 0
As time has progressed and we’ve gotten to know some of our fellow OCRAddicts, we have begun to receive lots of questions about what we use to be ready for and be successful on race day. From our gear, our shoes, race day nutrition, and lately with our partnership with Tiger Fitness we are getting asked about supplementation. After some deliberation and pondering, I decided I’ll dive into a multi-part series of the surprisingly personal category that is supplementation as well as going through my primary stack, 'supplemental' supplements, and some items that will find their way with me on race day. Please note I am not, nor do I pretend to be a medical doctor in any capacity. So please consult a medical professional before starting any physical and/or supplement regime.
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Ultra Beast Day Nutrition
March 30, 2017 3
IV Hydro Pros
February 20, 2017 3
Should You Stop Drinking Coffee (Caffeine) the Week Before a Race?
September 13, 2016 7
Clif Bar & Company Voluntary Recall
June 6, 2016 2

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On April 8th 2017 twelve board members from seven national Obstacle Course Racing Association (OCRA)…

This is a deeply personal piece for everyone, but we have been getting a lot of requests for this as…

It’s March, and thus time to shine the light on another two amazing women. Like many OCR Chicks, the…

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