One of the most common questions that Obstacle Course Racers have is: “What are the best shoes for an Obstacle Course Race?” In my opinion, there is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to the best shoes and there are so many factors to take into consideration to find the best shoe for you. I hope to provide you with some of my personal experiences and other insights when choosing your own shoe and help you figure out the best shoes for you!
When I first saw the new Under Armour Fat Tire shoe I was honestly pretty
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2XU XTRM 7” 2-IN-1 Short Tested + Reviewed by Adam Kwitko
The 2XU XTRM 7” 2-IN-1 short is a short with a built-in inner compression brief attached, designed for running and “endurance demands”. I tested them on short easy runs, a 32km long trail run, a 7km obstacle course race that brought us in-and-out of water multiple times and in the gym. Here is my opinion on the 2XU XTRM 7” 2-IN-1 short.
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First Impressions
The XTRM 7” do not resemble a traditional pairOCR Nutrition by Josh Stryde
Just like there are many ways to tackle an obstacle, there are many ways to tackle nutrition in preparation for obstacle course racing.
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Regardless of how you eat, there are few important concepts to keep in mind:
1. In order to train hard on a regular basis and give your body the energy it needs to recover you will have to support your immune system. The bulk of your diet should consist of vegetables, berries and some fruit for the micronutrient and antioxidant support. You also need to make sure you are eating enough. Although fasting may have its benefits, as an OCR athlete with and aerobic engine and dense muscle tissue,
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