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Until recently, I have never really had a desire to run with any music. Not sure the reason, but the rhythmic pounding of my feet and the wind in the trees always seemed to be enough. Perhaps it was because I didn't really start running any true distance until this year. The fact of the matter is, I have been getting bored on my longer runs. Without any distraction, other than an occasional bird, I found it harder to keep focused on running. In an effort to bring back that loving feeling, I went on a search to spend as little money as I can and rekindle that flame that once burned.

There is nothing worse than powering your way through a course, getting to an obstacle, then dropping to the ground because your grip strength isn’t what it should be.  Let’s face it, many of us have been there, I have done more burpees than I can count due to grip failure. …

While many of the exercises I have focused on here are meant to increase the strength of an athlete, exercises designed around running are just as important. After all, OCR does have an R in it for Race. If you read the title and immediately thought of a foul odor, you aren't alone. The name is horrible... but the activity is intense.

While wearing gloves during an OCR is not something that many consider mandatory, it could be the difference between hands that are intact and Swiss Cheese for skin at the end of a race. While there are plenty of options out there, Under Armour promises that their CTR Trainer HF Gloves are the right ones for you, no matter the purpose.

There is nothing better than getting your body the fuel it needs to recover from a good working. It is common practice for athletes of all levels to refuel their body with protein and nutrients after working out, and you should too. Protein before and after a workout helps to promote muscle growth and keep things balanced.

There are a number of foods out there that many consider "super foods". These powerhouse foods can give you a health boost and do so while tasting absolutely fantastic. While heaping them all together at one time may produce a steamy concoction you might find three witches cackling about, choosing wisely can produce one heck of a meal.

While running is one of the best things you can do to prepare for an obstacle race, you cannot forget about the rest of your body. Building strength in key areas will help you gain the additional strength required to overcome an obstacle. In today's Exercise of the Week, I am going to cover an underrated shoulder exercise known as the Cuban Press.