This was the second year in a row that I was able to participate in this event. Last year it was cold, muddy, and rained for a good part of the race. I was f...

This virus has created quite the mess. Gyms are shut down, and people are told to completely avoid each other. YOU MUST BE READY! With the workout video below...

Disclaimer: I'm the worst social media person on earth. I didn't take any photos or videos from my VO2 Max Test...I know...I failed the social media communit...

This article is for everyone who doesn't have regular access to a gym, but still wants to improve their training for OCR. It's also for those who may be budg...

Spartan Stadion Races are a unique twist to the usual muddy trails that we see in OCR. The first 2020 Spartan Stadion race in the US is on April 4th in NYC w...

The Ohio Beast is pretty different from other Spartan venues. While Spartan does a lot of races on very mountainous/hilly terrain, the Ohio event is pretty d...

If you haven't already had a chance to read Using TRX To Train For OCR (Part I), you should go do that now, and then come back here to read the follow-up (th...

I think most of us have the same question burning question going through ours heads all day every day, "HOW DO I GET BETTER AS AN OCR ATHLETE?!?!" The obviou...

There are a lot of you who are tackling your first Ultras and Beasts this year in NJ, because you're awesome! This article goes over the training needed for ...

I've worked as a Personal Trainer for 8 years now, so I've seen the cycle repeat itself many times. During the first few weeks of January, there is a large i...

Some of the best advice you might ever receive is, "PUSH THROUGH THE PAIN!" Some of the worst advice you might ever receive is, "PUSH THROUGH THE PAIN!" Both...

It's important that training information come from a credible source. With that being said, I hold three TRX certification: TRX Suspension Training, TRX Func...

The main factor that doesn't get mentioned enough when preparing for an Obstacle Course Race is the weather. From Spring to Winter, from North to South, one ...

We all hope to cross the finish line with 100% obstacle completion, but for many Obstacle Course Racers, that's just not the case. Let's dig into why this is...

It all started in 2015. My brothers and I had just started doing some "Mud Runs" as we knew them at the time. We got hooked fast and decided to get our Spart...

Well, that was something. I think most people who registered for this Ultra (or even Beast for that matter) did so thinking that it would be an "easy one". T...

Are you actually doing the best types of workouts for your races, or are you just doing the workouts you KNOW already, hoping they translate to the course? T...

We have to start out these survey-based articles by always thanking those who took the time to provide their feedback! We hugely appreciate it!!! THANK YOU! ...

This article isn't for the competitive OCR athlete. We're focusing solely on those who are new to the sport and those who want to take on the next big challe...

As always, THANK YOU to the 85 athletes who filled out the survey. We really appreciate your feedback, and we wish you all, and everyone else, the best in al...