James King On my daily walk whilst being absorbed in nature and the rural landscape, I was thinking “what are the benefits of training and exercising outdoors?” As an 80’s child, we were not exposed to mobile technology and TV streaming services. In today’s modern era, it seems that we use the “Great Outdoors” to escape from … Read more
A virtual challenge is a distance-based fitness goal where you choose to run, cycle, walk, swim or row over a specific time period determined by you. These challenges are available and open to anyone – regardless of your location or fitness level. The events can easily fit into the busiest schedules. Whether you are training … Read more
Many athletes, including marathon runners, OCR Racers and even Olympians, have all had their events postponed for this year. For many individuals, training is a consistent routine. Sometimes without an event or race or even a challenge to aim for we can quickly lose the momentum. That said, several organisations such as Spartan, Tough Mudder … Read more
When running an OCR Race, whether it’s a Tough Mudder or a Spartan Race, you’ll inevitably encounter obstacles that require grip strength. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, it’s vital to include grip strength exercises as a part of your training regimen. For those that are on the fence for doing their first … Read more
To a be good all-round OCR Racer, in my opinion, your training will include running, swimming, lifting weights, agility and endurance exercises. Through an endurance event, you will be running on rugged and often hilly terrain, running or swimming through water, whether it is streams, ditches, lakes, rivers or even the sea. You will be … Read more
I am not in shape You do not need abs of steel, bungling biceps or look like you are chiselled from granite to compete in a mud run. Most people that do a Tough Mudder or mud run are not elite athletes. A full Tough Mudder is between 10 to 12 miles, and most of … Read more
Hiking and being out in nature is tremendous for our bodies, a great mood booster, invigorating for our minds and can help to enhance our relationships with people. Why is hiking good for you? Hiking is a unique experience where you become absorbed in the environment and your current surroundings. You’re exposed to nature in … Read more
Winter is a difficult time for anybody looking to stay in shape and train towards a certain goal. With this global pandemic, it’s even more important to have a routine and stay in a frame of mind that can help you stay healthy both physically but also mentally. More than ever, mental health has been … Read more
Whether you’re an OCR Runner, a seasoned Tough Mudder veteran or experienced trail runner, there’s some great benefits of choosing hiking as an alternative to help you train. Many OCR and trail running events have varying degrees of off-road terrain. There’s lots of benefits for OCR racers to get outside and train in nature and … Read more