Race Coverage
Two Worlds Collide: What Happens When Triathletes and Ultrarunners Cross Into OCR
September 27, 2026
Hold the Line: A Technical Guide to the Traverse Wall for OCR Athletes
The traverse wall fails athletes who treat it as a strength test. It’s a technique problem. Here’s how to train the footwork, body position, and grip economy that actually get you across.
This Week in Limerick: What’s at Stake at the 2026 FISO OCR World Championships
The 2026 FISO OCR World Championships open Thursday in Limerick, Ireland. 4,000+ athletes, 60+ nations, and a competition format with Olympic implications. Here’s what’s at stake and what to watch.
Dead Weight: The Hercules Hoist Deep-Dive Every OCR Athlete Needs to Read
The Hercules Hoist arrives late, punishes depleted grips, and hands out burpees to anyone relying on raw strength. Here’s the technique breakdown — and the honest trade-offs — every OCR athlete needs before race day.
The Frame Game: How Race Photography Became OCR’s Most Powerful Marketing Engine
How race photography evolved from a photo-sales revenue line into OCR’s most effective participant acquisition tool — and what separates the series getting it right from those leaving value on the table.
The Long Way Back: How OCR Athletes Return From Injury Stronger — and Why So Many Try Again
Injury is part of OCR’s reality. The athletes who return strongest share a few consistent traits — and the most important one isn’t physical.
After the Mud Dries: How to Clean, Maintain, and Actually Make Your OCR Shoes Last
Your OCR shoes cost real money. Here’s how to clean, dry, and maintain them the right way — so they actually last through the season.
The Quiet Deficiency: What Vitamin D, Magnesium, and Omega-3 Are Actually Doing to Your OCR Performance
Most OCR athletes have protein and carbs sorted. But vitamin D, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids — the micronutrients quietly running your recovery, sleep, and muscle function — are where serious gaps often hide.
The Next Wave: How Teenagers and Young Adults Are Reshaping OCR’s Future
The youth pipeline is changing obstacle course racing. From junior age groups to college-age athletes, the next generation is arriving on the start line — and reshaping the sport’s competitive culture from the ground up.
Why I Built an App to Measure Discipline
A coach sees a client for five hours a week and is blind to the other 163. I stopped treating that gap as inevitable — and started treating discipline as an engineering problem.
The Mountain Doesn’t Move: What Killington Demands from Every Spartan Athlete Who Shows Up
Killington isn’t just another Spartan Beast. It’s a mountain that demands specific preparation, honest fitness, and real respect for Vermont fall weather. Here’s what it actually takes.
Pack Like You Race: The OCR Athlete’s Complete Guide to Race Day Bags and Kit Organization
Your race day bag is a system — and most OCR athletes treat it as an afterthought. Here’s how to build a wet/dry kit setup that works every time, all season long.
Concrete Jungle Runs: A Field Guide to the 2026 Spartan Stadion Circuit
Spartan Stadion’s 2026 circuit continues through the fall at Citizens Bank Park, Angel Stadium, and Fenway Park. Here’s what stadium OCR demands, how it differs from trail racing, and why it’s worth adding to your calendar.