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About Margaret Schlachter

Margaret is Editor-in-Chief of Mud Run Guide. She has been part of the OCR Community since 2010. When not working on the next article she can be found running from race-to-race as a competitor. She founded DirtinYourSkirt.com, an OCR community for women as well as former contributing editor for Mud and Obstacle Magazine and industry expert for About.com. She authored the book Obstacle Race Training.

2018 For Those Who Would OCR Humanitarian Finalists Announced

By |June 28th, 2018|

For Those Who Would OCR Humanitarian award announced today the four finalists for the 2018 recipient. The four finalists announced today are Brian Nichol, Jeff Murphy, Bill Slaughter, and Lindsay Webster.

Training Tuesday: A Peek into Ryan Atkins and Lindsay Webster’s Training

By |June 26th, 2018|

This Training Tuesday we are mixing it up with a look inside the training of two of obstacle course racings most accomplished athletes. Tough Mudder put together this mini-documentary of the training and lives of both Atkins and Webster. It's a candid look into the world and training or this OCR power couple. 

Win with MuckFest MS and Mud Run Guide Summer Giveaway!

By |June 25th, 2018|

Mud Run Guide and MuckFest MS have teamed up this summer for a chance for you and three of your friends to get muddy together for a good cause. Learn how you can win a four-pack of tickets.

Ian Adamson set to Executive Produce Feature Film Showcasing Primal Quest

By |June 23rd, 2018|

Primal Quest is set to host the first expedition OCR World Championship later this year in part with World OCR (FISO). It was recently announced that this year's event will feature a full-length documentary showcasing the event. The film is a joint partnership between Emmy award-winning filmmaker Tim Powell, World OCR President Ian Adamson, and Primal Quest CEO Maria Burton.

Community Members of the Week: June 15 – 21, 2018

By |June 22nd, 2018|

As we leap into summer the day after the solstice in the global obstacle racing community is abuzz with activity with races happening all around the world every weekend. This week's community members of the week are jumping and swinging into the summer season of the racing season.

Spartan to Host Spartan Kids World Championship in November

By |June 20th, 2018|

Spartan is gearing up for the inaugural Spartan Kids World Championship to be held in Laughlin, Nevada this November. The brand is looking to highlight the next generation of obstacle racers. Athletes ages 10 - 13 will be vying for up to $10,000 in prizes showcasing the best youth athletes globally. 

Inov-8 Launches G-Series with Graphene

By |June 20th, 2018|

Inov-8 unveiled today the much anticipated G-Series line using the groundbreaking Graphene technology. For several months Inov-8 has been working with the University of Manchester to use the Nobel Prize-winning Graphene technology in their award-winning shoes.

Community Members of the Week: June 8 – 14, 2018

By |June 15th, 2018|

This week on Community Members of the Week we are focusing on the next generation of obstacle course racers. We often talk about children as our future. These kids aren't sitting around but are getting out and getting active. They are cultivating a love for obstacle course racing at a young age.

Introducing Spartan H3X – A Global Hurricane Heat Challenge

By |June 13th, 2018|

Spartan is at it again to bring racers a once in a lifetime opportunity. Spartan this morning released a video about the Spartan H3X happening this fall globally. The event will take place simultaneously in five venues on November 2nd and 3rd, 2018.

2018 Tough Mudder X World Championship Results

By |June 12th, 2018|

Tough Mudder X held their championship over the past weekend. Top athletes from both the Obstacle Racing and CrossFit worlds collided on the one-mile intense course. The TMX World Championship which will air on CBS later this summer took place in Virginia.

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