Have you ever asked yourself: What are the best shoes for obstacles course racing, Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, etc.? Every year we bring you an answer based on results from a survey we distribute. The results this year are a bit different from previous years, so check out the data below. If you'd like to view the results from previous years, just click the titles below. 2019 Results 2020 Results 2021 Results 2022 Results 2023 Results Our Shoe Recommendations for OCR 2024 Now, let's get to the results. Question 1: Which BRAND of shoe do you PRIMARILY use for Obstacle Course Racin ..read more

We sent a survey for Hyrox athletes to fill out. The goal was to get a GENERAL picture of how athletes are training for Hyrox. We hope you find the results as interesting and insightful as well did. At the very end of the article, we have the average for each question listed so you can see what the average Hyrox athlete is doing for training. Question 1: How many MILES do you run PER WEEK ON AVERAGE? (We understand that the distance will vary, but choose the answer that fits best. Please convert KM to Miles for the sake of our Data) Okay, let's talk about this data. If you aren't doing any ..read more

In our endeavor to put a focus on local obstacle course races in 2024, we've been using our social media to promote local OCR's all around the country. We thought it would be interesting (and we hope you think so as well) to talk to different Race Owners/Directors (full video interview below) from local events and get a "behind the scenes" look at what actually goes into these events, how much planning and work they take, some of the challenges, and more. Aaron and Dana Sabia have been involved in obstacle course racing for years as athletes, but they also own Race Ready Obstacles where the ..read more

One of the more searched topics for obstacle course racing is HOW to train for these events. Searches like, "How to train for a Spartan Race" or "How to train for a Tough Mudder" get a lot of hits, and for good reason. We've broken this down for you as simply as possible. Really, it's just 3 things you need to do. NOTE: Keep an eye out in a few weeks for a VERY detailed article on OCR training called, "How to Train For Obstacle Course Races - All The Details" where we will dive into the MICRO version of training and play out some training scenarios. Firstly: Run I know, everyone is saying "Du ..read more

The Spartan Race (particularly the Ultra) at Killington in Vermont is one the hardest obstacle course races in the world due to the extreme elevation gain (around 15,000ft in 32ish miles for the Ultra). As such, the DNF rate at this venue every year is astronomical. Here are some tips to beat Killington. START TRAINING NOW! This article was written on (2/26/2024). At this point, you have about 7 months to train for the Killington Spartan Race. If you are not already a high level athlete, you'll probably need all of those months to prepare and perform well on race day. Start now. Now!...well ..read more

First and foremost, THANK YOU to the 85 athletes who completed the survey. This is our first year putting together data for Ruckers, so we're glad you were a part of it. Hopefully these results give some insight into what distances, weights, gear, and other training Rucking athletes are performing. Question 1: What BRAND AND MODEL of Ruck do you use MOST? (If you own multiple brands, choose the one you use most often - please provide both Brand and Model in your answer). Unfortunately, a significant number of responders didn't include the model of Ruck that they use, just the brand desp ..read more

It's not the first time this has happened, and it's more than likely that it won't be the last. We've lost another race brand in Obstacle Course Racing. We thought we'd take a moment to remember and reflect on those we've lost... Rugged Maniac...once a Shark Tank wonder story and a favorite "entry level" OCR for years...gone now. I'll be honest, in all my years of racing, I never made it to a Rugged Maniac. Now that's more sad than ever. I was scheduled to race my first one on June 1st in North Carolina, but it wasn't meant to be. If you have cool photos from Rugged, post them in the comments ..read more

Last year we did a review of different shoes we like for Obstacle Course Racing. This year, we are updating, and amending, some of our "takes" from last year. If you have a favorite shoe for obstacle course racing that you swear by, post it in the comments! We'd love to hear which shoe you use, and why. Be on the lookout later this year (subscribe to our newsletter to never miss these things) for our OCR Shoes survey 2024. Last year we had 400 people fill out the survey which led to some really great data and information about shoes - we compile that data and share it for everyone's use. https ..read more

If you've never rucked before, chances are you don't realize that there is a very large rucking community out there. Rucking is such a simple concept, but one which can challenge your body and mind. As with any/all exercises, there are rewards and there are risks. The two most important things to know about any exercise are: Why you should do it (what are the benefits) What you shouldn't (the potential risks) Let's begin with the benefits. These are listed in no particular order. Rucking can develop greater lower body strength & endurance. If you walk or run, your legs are only carrying ..read more

We've published this list the past 2 years, and both years people have commented and said it was valuable information. It also helps get some extra word out about these local OCRs, so it is worth it! If you would like to be involved in a competition that involves all small/local Obstacle Course Races/Mud Runs, check out this Competition Page. If we missed any local OCRs, PLEASE COMMENT AND LET US KNOW! If you could also provide the website for the race when commenting, we would greatly appreciate it. We'll get this list updated as soon as possible after seeing your comments. If you are intere ..read more