Nutrition & Recovery
Fat Adaptation and OCR: What the Science Actually Says About Running on Fumes
June 28, 2026
The Wet Work: How Competitive OCR Athletes Train for Water and Swim Obstacles
Water obstacles separate the prepared from the panicked. Here’s how competitive OCR athletes build the swim fitness, cold tolerance, and mental readiness to make water crossings a weapon, not a weakness.
Can OCR Go Pro? The State of Prize Money, Athlete Contracts, and the Professional Race Circuit in 2026
Elite OCR athletes are among the fittest competitors on earth — but most hold down day jobs. Here’s where the sport stands on prize money, professional contracts, and the road to a viable pro circuit.
The Overlooked Stack: Creatine, Electrolytes, and Micronutrients for OCR Athletes
Creatine, electrolytes, and key micronutrients are among the most under-discussed topics in OCR nutrition — and the most likely to be limiting your performance and recovery.
Shooting the Mud: A Guide to OCR Event Photography and Videography
Everything you need to know about capturing obstacle course racing on camera — from gear selection and positioning strategy to video, drone work, and building relationships with events.
Armor Up: The OCR Athlete’s Guide to Knee Sleeves, Elbow Pads, and Protective Gear Worth Wearing
OCR courses beat up your body in specific, predictable ways. Here’s what protective gear is actually worth wearing — knee sleeves, elbow pads, calf sleeves — and what you can safely skip.
Your Crew Is Your Edge: How Local OCR Training Groups Are Changing the Way People Race
Local OCR training crews are quietly reshaping how athletes prepare and perform. Here’s why your squad might matter more than your training plan — and how to find or build one worth keeping.
The Economics of Independence: How Small OCR Race Series Survive and Fight for Their Piece of the Market
Independent OCR race series face real pressure from Spartan and Tough Mudder’s market dominance. Here’s what the economics actually look like — and how the independents that survive are doing it.
The Course Builders Among Us: OCR Athletes Who Are Designing and Coaching the Sport Forward
A look at the athletes who compete hard and then turn around and build the sport — as coaches, course designers, and community architects shaping what OCR becomes next.
Ireland Is Calling: Your Guide to the FISO OCR World Championships in Limerick, August 2026
The FISO OCR World Championships land in Limerick, Ireland this August. Here’s your complete guide to the course format, travel logistics, and whether this race belongs on your 2026 calendar.
Through the Mud and the Lens: The OCR Photographers Who Capture What Words Can’t
Inside the world of OCR event photographers — the volunteers, pros, and passionate community members who haul cameras through mud, water, and barbed wire to capture the sport’s most defining moments.
Light Up the Course: The OCR Athlete’s Guide to Headlamps for Night Racing and Early-Morning Training
Night races and pre-dawn training sessions demand more than a headlamp from the camping bin. Here’s everything you need to know to pick the right light for obstacle course racing.
Eat the Inflammation Down: The OCR Athlete’s Guide to Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition
Chronic inflammation is the silent performance killer for OCR athletes. Here’s how to use what you eat — before, during, and after training — to keep it in check and race stronger.