Gear

I know. January 1st came and you set for yourself a goal. Whether that be to run a 5, 10, 15K; an obstacle course race like Spartan Race; or simply to run “more,” let me guess–you were [...]

We took the Hoka One One – Speed Instinct out for a test drive at World’s Toughest Mudder to see it had what it took to stand up to the rigors of an obstacle course race, the technicality [...]

There really isn’t anything worse than pre-OCR race nerves. Except maybe pre-OCR race nerves that have to get on a plane. Because really. The small seats? The feeling of being trapped? The line [...]

This question comes up on every board, blog, and group time and time again. It is also a common question asked of most first time racers of these types of races. So what is the answer and more [...]

One of the most common questions asked by participants who participate in a mud run, is “Should they wear gloves and if so, which ones?” While it makes perfect sense that gloves will protect your [...]

The topic at most OCR events and on discussion boards revolves around the right shoe and aside from drainage issues, the grip associated with the lugs of a shoe are at the center of that [...]

As athletes we are passionate as well as committed to our sports. The same holds true to those that participate in activities at a recreational level. Being an athlete myself, my training times [...]

The days leading up to a race can be the most troubling. You know the date and time of your event but do you need to bring anything else, and if so what? Money, your cell phone, the kitchen sink? [...]

What you choose to race in is important because it’s what you’re going to wear for the entire race; whether you’re dirty, muddy, sandy hot, cold, climbing walls, climbing ropes or running at a [...]