Provides information on and workout regimens for the most extreme obstacle races, including Warrior Dash, the Del Mar Mud Run, and Savage Race.

Scaling walls, crawling through mud, climbing ropes, and sprinting across rugged terrain. Obstacle course racing is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States, and it’s gaining popularity around the world. The sport is grueling, demanding, and intensely satisfying if you prepare, train, and know what to expect. Only The Essentials of Obstacle Race Training can ensure you will be ready. Authored by David Magida, founder of Elevate Interval Fitness and member of the Spartan Race pro team, and Melissa Rodriguez, former contributing editor for Mud & Obstacle magazine, this in-depth guide breaks down the events, obstacles, common difficulties, and strategies for negotiating all challenges. Most important, it presents the tools and the plan to prepare—physically and mentally—for the unforgettable adventure that awaits. Inside you’ll find 100 of the most effective exercises for grip strength, mobility, balance, power, strength, and endurance as well as 28 workouts you can immediately start to use. You’ll also find advice on conquering course challenges, preventing injuries, and selecting events and mental strategies for focusing, concentrating, and overcoming fear. Through experience and expertise, Magida and Rodriguez have created the most complete, accessible, and effective guide to the sport. Whether you’re competing for your first or your hundredth event, preparation and confidence are key. With The Essentials of Obstacle Race Training, you’ll conquer every challenge.

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The beauty of obstacle course racing is that it gets you out of your everyday routine and lets you experience life. If you are stuck in a cubicle or trapped in an urban jungle—congested traffic and crowds are your daily obstacles. Running an obstacle course race gives you the chance to get back to nature—to roll in it, get dirty, and tap into your primal self so you can experience life—in the raw, unedited and real. Margaret Schlachter, the creator of Dirt In Your Skirt blog, is one the foremost competitors in obstacle course racing today. She put together this simple guide to make your obstacle race experience everything it's supposed to be—a test of your true self. She describes first-hand her personal training methods in learning to climb a rope, scale a wall, flip a tire, throw a spear, and carry a sandbag. More importantly, she provides guidance on how to get yourself mentally and spiritually prepared for the big day—and how to dig deep within yourself during a race to find the last ounce of strength to carry you across that finish line. Every weekend thousands of competitors run obstacle races all over the world. Winning or losing is secondary. More important for them is the ability to meet the physical and mental challenges and achieve personal success by completing the race. Obstacle Race Training is an invaluable resource that enables each and every competitor to experience the maximum level of success that they are capable of.

Take your training to the next level, and become the best Obstacle Course Racer you can be!Ultimate OCR Metcons is a simple book. It's nothing more than 23 of the most fun, challenging, and effective 5 - 30-minute workouts we know.Our obstacle course racers have reached the podium at dozens of major OCR races. Our team, #TrainWithConviction, has been the fastest team at countless Spartan Races. And we've had several top-ten finishes at the OCR World Championships.None of us are elite athletes. We all started as middle of the pack open heat racers. But with a lot of hard work and intelligent training, we've become a team to be reckoned with.Much of the success our obstacle race athletes have seen is due to the workouts in this book.Our athletes are busy. We work full-time jobs. We volunteer in our communities. We have kids and pets that demand much of our time. We don't have hours upon hours to train, but we still want to be as good as we can be.That's where these short, five to thirty-minute workouts can really help out!And to help you stay motivated, we've added a little something special...Many of the workouts in Ultimate OCR Metcons are "scoreable". You can keep track of the number of rounds you complete, or how long it takes you to finish a workout.Not only will keeping track of your results allow you to see your progress, but with our Online Leaderboard, you'll also be able to compare your scores to those of other OCR athletes around the globe!Think you can finish "The Longest Mile" faster than anyone else? Don't think anyone can top your "Got Grip?" score? Now you can prove it!Become a better obstacle course racer, have a ton of fun, and compete with other OCR athletes worldwide!Pick up your copy of Ultimate OCR Metcons today!

Obstacle course races and mud runs such as Tough Mudder, Spartan Race, Warrior Dash, Rugged Maniac, and Muddy Buddy are all waiting for you to get Down and Dirty. Author Matt B. Davis offers an overview of the most popular races before tackling the most important concerns for any racer: preparation and training. Each obstacle-focused chapter will feature a leading obstacle race athlete who will offer expert advice on how to get prepared for your next race—whether it’s your first or you’re a recent devotee who wants to try them all. Because each race is different, this book will supply training advice for a variety of obstacles and races.

Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) pushes athletes to their limits as they race over, under, and across a variety of challenges. But as popular as these races have become, there are few resources available to help OCR competitors improve their performance. Training for Obstacle Course Racing: A Practical Guide for the Busy Athlete provides elite-level instruction for the non-professional athlete, from beginning to experienced racers. Topics covered in this book include: Selecting and maintaining equipment Techniques for conquering specific obstacles Developing a training plan Strength and conditioning Developing a sound and safe nutrition plan Common injuries and injury prevention Preparing for competitions Most OCR athletes must be able to effectively balance strength and conditioning workouts, obstacle training, family, work, and recovery. This book is designed for just that purpose, helping athletes develop programs for their specific needs, whether training for health and wellness or winning the race.