Yeah, that’s right…I said it…burpees are the most overrated Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) training exercise. Hold on let me adjust the filter on my email inbox to account for all the hate mail I’m about to receive…. Okay, let’s continue with the Op-Ed. Before you go into a tirade about what an awful person I…
inov-8 will once again be the official footwear of the Obstacle Course Racing World Championships! The 2019 event will once again be held just outside London from 10-13 of October, where more than 5,000 of the best obstacle course racers in the world will battle it out over wet and muddy terrain and the sport’s best…
A few weeks ago we covered Five Things you Need to Know for Enduro: Travel. Now that your travel plans are set, it is time to focus on your reason for the trip: Racing the Enduro. This topic is much larger than a single article, in fact it is so big, I wrote a book…
Whether you have already made the bold move of signing up for Obstacle Course Racing Enduro World Championships or are just considering it, we’ve consolidated a couple of things that you need to know. Before we talk about all the details of the race though, you are going to want to ensure your travel plans…
Today, Adventurey is excited to announce a new championship distance which will debut at the 2019 Obstacle Course Racing World Championships–the 100 Meter Sprint Championships. “The addition of this competition is the next logical step for our event,” said OCRWC Founder Adrian Bijanada. “Each year we hear from athletes longing for a format that places…
After very strong initial reception, the 2018 OCRWC is now being broadcast on an unprecedented number of networks around the world. Check your local listings for dates and times on the following networks: Europe and UK Channel 4 4OD Sky Sports UK British Eurosport Dream Team Television Premier Sports Front Runner Sports Free Sports Eir…
It’s official–the Obstacle Course Racing World Championships will be back in the UK in 2019 and registration is now open with early bird pricing–25% off! But with this being our second year on British soil, we’re planning on plenty of enhancements to make your race weekend even more special. More specifically, since the inception of…
There’s undeniable truth in the adage “you are what you eat,” and serious athletes know that balanced nutrition before, during and after events is crucial to achieving optimal physical and mental performance. This is exactly why UK-based nutrition company Veloforte started making its award-winning energy bars and bites two years ago, and why it is…
Every athlete knows that what you put into your body is just as important as how you train for the OCR World Championships. By staying hydrated and replenishing with essential nutrients, you’re giving your body a chance to reach its maximum potential, a concept not lost on Swedish health and fitness enterprise No Carbs Company…
What is your role at OCRWC? Despite general consensus, my role at OCRWC is not as Race Director, it is as the Host. To this end I am providing the Obstacle Course Racing World Championships with the use of my land and race course, for them to use as they see fit. I am of…
Do you want to be a better runner? A lot has been said regarding the pitfalls of over striding while running. As a matter of fact, I travel the country explaining to OCR athletes why this flaw in running is so catastrophic. So why is it that some athletes are able to get away with…
Are you traveling to OCRWC in the UK? For those of you who attended the OCRWC at Blue Mountain for the last two years, you may have a certain image of what the World Championships will be like. Whilst the course will be just as epic as its ever been (if not more so!) the…
