Think of a grueling OCR and you are likely to conjure up images of steep mountain climbs, technical single track trails, and plenty of mud. And it is true: though there are exceptions, the majority of obstacle course races (OCR) take place in the great outdoors. Therefore, it only makes sense that many obstacle racing athletes prefer to train outdoors. That said, factors such as weather, Continue reading →
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