Author: Bethany Diaz |  Published: May 31, 2023 PRODUCT REVIEW: MUDGEAR 6” SHORTS Having the right gear to exercise in is one of the more important details come time to put it all to the test on a race day.  After all, if you’ve followed the very first rule of racing (nothing new on race … Product Review: MudGear 6” Flex-Fit Compression Shorts Read More » The post Product Review: MudGear 6” Flex-Fit Compression Shorts appeared first on Obstacle Course Racers ..read more

OCR Buddy presents their second annual OCR Community Choice Awards, which are now open to nominations! OCRRacers.com is proud to partner with them, along with NUMEROUS other OCR brands to elevate the community’s favorites for recognition.  After all, everyone wants to ensure a fun and thriving community for years to come.  Part of that means … OCR Buddy Presents OCR Community Choice Awards Read More » The post OCR Buddy Presents OCR Community Choice Awards appeared first on Obstacle Course Racers ..read more

October 19, 2022 Written by: Bethany D.   THE RACE: Over the weekend, we took on the brand new Arizona Onyx trail race by Double Black Events at the McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale, AZ. It had an interesting premise: pick 1 or more of the 5 trails to run and then run to the turnaround … RACE RECAP: Arizona Onyx race Read More » The post RACE RECAP: Arizona Onyx race appeared first on Obstacle Course Racers ..read more

There’s a time and a place to eat healthy (for us, that’s like 95% of the time).  There’s also a 5%-ish time and place to just enjoy the cheat meals and desserts.  What’s there to life if you don’t balance out your hard work with something delicious on occasion? This pumpkin bourbon shake is a … Recipe Idea: Pumpkin Bourbon Shake Read More » The post Recipe Idea: Pumpkin Bourbon Shake appeared first on Obstacle Course Racers ..read more

I’m personally a lover of all-things-pumpkin, but it can be difficult to find recipes that aren’t dessert when this time of year hits.   I’m also not inclined to turn my oven on quite yet because I live in Phoenix.  It’s October 12th, and our high is supposed to be 92 today.  It doesn’t really … Recipe Idea: Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Read More » The post Recipe Idea: Pumpkin Pie Smoothie appeared first on Obstacle Course Racers ..read more

Does endurance running while concurrently strength training help or hinder athletic performance? If you’re a runner, you’ve no doubt heard it before: strength training will make you a better runner. But is that still the case when you move into endurance running? After all, you’re likely already contributing a lot of time to putting miles … The Science of Endurance Running + Strength Training Read More » The post The Science of Endurance Running + Strength Training appeared first on Obstacle Course Racers ..read more

My First Spartan Trifecta Weekend! Well, not really.  Technically this was my third Spartan Trifecta Weekend, but it was the first time I actually completed all three races in a weekend.   Previously, I registered for the Hawaii Trifecta weekend in 2019 and the Utah Trifecta weekend in 2021.  I managed 5th place in both … My First Spartan Trifecta Weekend! Read More » The post My First Spartan Trifecta Weekend! appeared first on Obstacle Course Racers ..read more

This race was two years in the making for many racers, including Eddie and me.   In 2020, we were nearing the end of our 9-hour road trip to SLO and were literally an hour away from our lodging destination when we started getting news that everything in the world was being cancelled…including the Spartan … RACE REVIEW: Spartan San Luis Obispo Read More » The post RACE REVIEW: Spartan San Luis Obispo appeared first on Obstacle Course Racers ..read more

Written by: Bethany Diaz BELL BANK PARK: SPARTAN AZ STYLE I know there are mixed emotions on this new venue at Bell Bank Park, but I’m not shy to admit that I enjoy flat and dusty venues!  I enjoy lots of venues and will race a variety of terrain and elevation. But, I feel somewhat … Race Review: Spartan AZ at Bell Bank Park Read More » The post Race Review: Spartan AZ at Bell Bank Park appeared first on Obstacle Course Racers ..read more

Written by: Bethany Diaz The opening race weekend for Spartan in the US did not disappoint: Spartan SoCal at Glen Helen Regional Park. THE VENUE: Easily accessible, basically front row parking, and bipolar weather over the course of the weekend made for a great SoCal race at Glen Helen Regional Park.  Some might beg to … Race Review: Spartan Glen Helen Regional Park Read More » The post Race Review: Spartan Glen Helen Regional Park appeared first on Obstacle Course Racers ..read more