Getting loads of swag from races seems like a good thing at first. As your obstacle course racing (OCR) addiction grows though, it can present problems of having too much stuff. We talked about t-shirts, and race bibs, but what about race medals? Let's walk though a few ways you can show off your medal collection
Getting loads of swag from races seems like a good thing at first. As your obstacle course racing (OCR) addiction grows though, it can present problems. If you missed the last article on what to do with your race shirts, make sure you check it out here. Now is time to decide what to do with all your race bibs. Luckily, I have six strong suggestions for you.
So…you have signed up for two races in one weekend. The first thing you should do is admit that you have a problem and are addicted to obstacle course racing (OCR). Now that you have done that, it is time to get ready to perform at your best for the events using these techniques:
Most racers on the coasts of America have not heard of Conquer the Gauntlet (CTG) because their race series is held in the center of the US. However, out of all the races I have done, CTG is currently at the top of my list for my favorite race series.
A few creative ideas on what to do with all those race t-shirts once your closet fills up.
As an obstacle course racing athlete, I often try to convince other people to join in the fun, whether that be in the competitive wave or the open wave. One of the following excuses often stymies my suggestions though. The only problem is people often do not say what they really mean when they provide an excuse.
Tough Mudder Kentucky provided a nice mix of terrain including hard packed trails, muddy trails, streams, grass, concrete and gravel. There was minimal technical terrain that allowed for fast running, which made the course ideal if you are a World’s Toughest Mudder (WTM) competitor and looking to do multiple laps.
Tough Mudder has developed their own niche within the obstacle racing community. They stopped timing their normal events and abide by the concept of “it is not a race, it is a challenge.” While I personally prefer the race aspect, like they have a World’s Toughest Mudder, I do appreciate this different approach. Earlier this year Tough Mudder unveiled some of their new obstacles as part of Tough Mudder Redefined including “Cry Baby”. Cry baby is an obstacle where you are required to crawl through tear gas.
As a competitive athlete, I have been nay saying activity-tracking bracelets for the last couple of years. However, when Fitbit came out with the Surge, I was finally intrigued enough to purchase one. The benefit of the Surge is that it is an activity tracker, GPS and heart rate monitor all in one.
GORUCK held a challenge event in Kansas City recently, called GORUCK Light. For those of you that have heard of GORUCK, but are unfamiliar with an event like this, I will give you a brief rundown of GORUCK before continuing on to details about the actual Kansas City event.
