Chalk is a great tool if you want to rapidly improve you grip strength by drying out your hands and creating a surface with more friction. Although, in most Obstacle Course Races (OCRs), chalk is not allowed as per the rules. However, I still think it can play an important role in your training on [...]
ROKC Olathe literally has the largest rock climbing wall I have ever seen in my life. It is the largest regardless of how you measure it: width, height or overall surface area. I’ve included a picture but the photo doesn’t do it justice, you’ll be in awe at the size of this place.
Blind Pete Cossaboon has been a staple at OCR's for years and is always a crowd favorite tackling obstacles and terrain along with Joey McGlamory - he brings some of his challenges to you with Blind Man Running Series
To participate in this contest, children ages 12 and under can print out the form on the Blessings in a Backpack website and draw their favorite thing about school. Once the artwork is completed, parents are encouraged to fill out the form, scan it and submit it on the website before Oct. 15.
These pockets make them perfect for your phone, wallet or some gels, especially since walking around after a race I’m often compelled to redo some of my favorite obstacles.
For anyone looking to take their kids on a similar adventure with their kids, here’s a couple of tips that our own Evan Perperis has learned- some the hard way
Mark Ballas, Green Beret and founder of DRIVEN announces two exciting new event formats
Our resident "CTG Pro, Ninja Warrior, Pet Doc" Magic Pajcic provides her review of the VJ iRock 3 shoes
Legacy Sports Park in Mesa Arizona will be the first of Legacy Sports USA parks to break ground this September featuring an enormous sports complex along with a full OCR Course within its Endurance Center.
The 2020 season is a wash for many brands, but a couple are still managing to hold events. One of those is one of the oldest multi-state Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) series in the nation, Conquer the Gauntlet (CTG). CTG has been holding races since 2012 and recently held their first post-quarantine event. Here is [...]
