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MT TAMMANY 10: GEAR CHECK – TYLER MOVSESSIAN

For those of us in the obstacle course racing (OCR) scene. This east coast mountain ultra might be best comparable to the Spartan Killington Ultra. With it’s steep climbs, high DNF rate, mileage and elevation gain. The similarities are strong. The Tammany 10 event is small, capping out at 65 participants. But even so, this…
5 Cross Training Ideas for Obstacle Course Racers

Are you able to RUN the VOLUME you would like every week? For many of us… it’s tough. So, check out these 5 Cross-Training methods you can add to your Training. That will definitely benefit your running and obstacle course racing (OCR) performance. People take part in cross-training for a variety of reasons. It doesn’t…
What the Hell Happened in OCR this Month?!?! February 2024 edition

News: Events Tough Mudder AlUla: The biggest event of the year. With probably the most stacked elite field we’ve ever seen in OCR. Came and went in February. If you want a rundown of athlete’s results. Check out Tough Mudder Arabia’s results page. And it appeared fun and exciting on the ground. Lots of positive…
TOUGH MUDDER INFINITY ALULA: GEAR CHECK – JA SHUA RIED

The biggest payout and most competitive obstacle course race we’ve ever seen is going down in AlUla, Saudi Arabia this week. Bringing out top talent in trail running and OCR. And I wanted to get an idea of what the athletes are gearing up with, for this 8-hr race in the desert. I talked with…
The Worst-Case Scenario in a Spartan Ultra: Exploring the Reasons Runners fall into a DNF

Training for a Spartan Ultra and experiencing the worst case scenario. The Did Not Finish (DNF). Exploring reasons behind the dreaded DNF.
What the Hell Happened in OCR this Month?!?! January 2024 edition

What the Hell Happened in OCR this month? A brief overview of the news in Obstacle Course Racing this past month. January 2024.
Scott “The Fayne” Knowles’s 7 Tips on Running a Spartan Ultra Race

Scott “The Fayne” Knowles is a pillar of the Spartan Race community. Here are seven of his best tips on running a Spartan Ultra Race.
A Guide to Planning Your 2024 OCR Season

There is a lot to consider when gearing up for another season of races. To ensure you’re ready, OCR Directory outlines how to set goals, build out your calendar, configure your training blocks, and more. Let’s dive into how you can plan for the upcoming year. Goal Setting Setting clear, realistic, and well-defined goals…