10 Questions with Mariel Pauline
Monday, 03 June 2024
A 36-year-old former New Yorker who has traded the bustling streets of NYC for the sunny shores of St. Petersburg, Florida. Her past life as a nightlife professional has given way to a new passion: building and nurturing a vibrant community in the wellness space. She also might be part Mermaid. OCR Buddy Ambassador Mariel
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10 Questions with Lionheart Fitness
Tuesday, 28 May 2024
“Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.” – Helen Keller It all started with a tragedy and that tragedy transformed into a passion for bringing the OCR community together and bring OCR to underserved populations. Personally, I feel like both are a force and an inspiration. They truly care about
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Bringing Functional Fitness to the Masses: Deadboys Fitness
Friday, 17 May 2024
“You can’t kill us, we are already dead.”– The Deadboys Manifesto The Founders: Colby Lopez and Josh Gallegos Flashback to January 2019. I felt stagnant, despite constant running. My fitness and mental strength were suffering. I knew I thrived on CrossFit-style workouts but wasn’t keen on returning to a CrossFit gym. I had a local
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10 Questions with Susanna Burger
Wednesday, 03 April 2024
Susanna Burger started her OCR journey in 2013 and can’t picture her life without the community. She shares the story about running for her dad, being an OCR Buddy Ambassador and more in this edition of 10 Questions. Social media? FB – susannaburger / IG – sgburger & subuocr / TikTok – susybee007 1. Tell
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10 Questions with We Finish Together’s Founder Blake Starr
Wednesday, 03 April 2024
What do you do with all your finish medals? Did you know that your medals could find a second life and make a someone’s day who is going through an illness or other challenge? Let me introduce you to We Finish Together. I found out about them a few years ago when I was doing
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OCR in 2024: UK and US by the Numbers
Monday, 25 March 2024
Is OCR dying?We used the numbers in OCR Buddy to produce this report to give us a snap-shot of the health of OCR. We will let the numbers speak for themselves. Editors Note: If you cant read the document, use the download feature at the bottom of the PDF that is embedded.
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10 Questions with Brit Joniec
Monday, 18 March 2024
For OCR Buddy Ambassador Brit Joniec it is all about the community. Learn about how she is coming back from an accident that took her drive and motivation in this edition of “Ten Questions” Name: Brit Joniec Social Media: http://www.instagram.com/joniecb 1. Tell us about yourself Born and raised in Philly. I’ve been playing sports since
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10 Questions with Brittany Hastings
Sunday, 10 March 2024
OCR Buddy Ambassador Brittany Hastings is tackling a new challenge in 2024 as she is expecting a baby but still plans on being a part of the OCR community from the sidelines. Name: Brittany Hastings 1. Tell us about yourself I love OCRs, going to the gym, escape rooms, and doing puzzles. I got married
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What can Spartan do?
Sunday, 10 March 2024
Loaded question we know. We posed the question to you that if you had been in charge in Spartan what would you change and the answers we got. A LOT So we present your answers. Without context and with minimal editing. Kevin JonesQuit catering to elites and get back to the original mantra of getting
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10 Questions with Greg Champion
Sunday, 10 March 2024
We are so proud of our ambassadors and personally Greg Champion has stepped up to help so much with OCR Buddy and our social media. Our footprint wouldn’t be the same without him. Its our pleasure to give you the chance to meet this amazing force in the next 10 Questions. Name Greg Champion You
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10 Questions with Holden Walsh
Monday, 19 February 2024
OCR Buddy Ambassador Holden Walsh has logged over 100 races since he made the transition from bodybuilding. And after 100 races, he still loves being able to inspire the community. He shares why in this edition of 10 Questions. 1. Tell us about yourself I’ve done over 100 OCRs across all brands. Prior to that,
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10 Questions with Whitney Laventure
Monday, 19 February 2024
At OCR Buddy, we are honored enough to have some of the best and brightest of the OCR and Ninja communities as part of our ambassador team. You may not have heard their names, but you have probably seen them in the community, out on the course or online, inspiring their friends and family in
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Dear Spartan: A… Love Letter from The Community
Tuesday, 13 February 2024
Dear OCR Buddy Community; Call it a love letter because some of these letters are. Call it a Dear John letter. Call it a plea from a frustrated community. But that community is speaking volumes and they are not feeling heard. We asked the OCR Buddy Community to pen their letter to Spartan after the
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10 Questions with OCR Costa Rica President Rodolfo Vilalobos
Tuesday, 30 January 2024
In this edition of 10 Questions we sit down with the OCR Coast Rica President Rodolfo Vilalobos and learn about the OCR scene in Costa Rica and how they became the host of the world championships. 1. Please start by telling us your name and your title position with OCR Industrial Engineer Rodolfo Villalobos Presidente
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10 Questions with Jake Moore of War-X
Sunday, 21 January 2024
The 2023 OCR Buddy Community Choice award winner War-X has quickly devloped a cult following in the mid-west of passionate OCR racers. We sat down with Jake Moore to find out more about what War-X is and the vision he has for the future. 1. Please introduce yourself and how you are involved in obstacle
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10 Questions with Claire Bowman
Tuesday, 16 January 2024
She is the FINA World Champion. She won “Best Ninja Athlete” and was the runner up for Best Female Athlete. But a common thread we heard is “We don’t know Claire Bowman.” We sought to fix it. In this edition of 10 questions, we introduce you to this up-and-coming Ninja athlete as she talks about
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10 Questions with Sara Nunes; New Owner of Xman Race
Sunday, 14 January 2024
In 2023, Canada’s own XMan race was sold. Today, we sit down with the new owner of XMan Race in this interview that discusses the future of XMan, the reason she came to the sport, and what she sees for the future. My name is Sara, born and raised in Portugal for 28 years, but
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Part Three: Spartan Answers the Community
Monday, 11 December 2023
Spartan CEO Joe De Sena asked OCR Buddy to ask the community to gather their questions about Spartan Race and the status of the sport of Obstacle Course Racing. And he is answering. This is the third set of answers. They have only been edited for some grammar and punctuation or there has been context added by OCR
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Part Two: Spartan Answers the OCR Community
Friday, 06 October 2023
Spartan CEO Joe De Sena asked OCR Buddy to ask the community to gather their questions about Spartan Race and the status of the sport of Obstacle Course Racing. And he is answering. These are the second 20 answers. They have only been edited for some grammar and punctuation or there has been context added
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In Your Own Words: What can OCR do better?
Friday, 18 August 2023
The question felt pretty simple. What is the one thing you wish OCR would change? We asked this in the OCR Buddy Community Group and honestly, I had been amazed at the answers. They shared the passion and enthusiasm this community has for a sport that is changing We are sharing your answers in the
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Community Q and A with Spartan’s Joe DeSena
Monday, 31 July 2023
Feed from our friends at http://www.theocrreport.com The OCR Report came together with Inside OCR, OCWC and OCR Buddy to sit down with Joe DeSena to talk about the firestorm caused by Joe DeSena’s recent social media posts and the future of the sport. They discussed the marketing decisions that lead to the AI posting and
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The Realities Behind Cool Events LLC and Terrain Race Cancellations
Monday, 19 June 2023
Update: We have since met with The Orginal Fit Factory the parent company of Cool Events. You can read the updates here: Update One: Cool Events Parent Company Addresses Issues. Update Two: https://ocrbuddy.com/update-cool-events-on-the-road-to-change/ Editors Note: Due to the size of the screenshots that correspond to the research in the article, all screenshots are at the
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Remembering Charity Fick: A Beacon of Inspiration and Support in the OCR Community
Wednesday, 31 May 2023
Charity Fick, a beloved member of the OCR community in the Pacific NW and Canada, recently passed away at the age of 42. Known for her infectious smile, supportive nature, and desire to see everyone shine, Charity inspired and motivated all who met her. I talked to several of her friends in the community. The
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ChatGPT on “How to Train for OCR” Part 2
Thursday, 30 March 2023
In Part 1 we asked ChatGPT about advice for training for OCR. In Part 2 we asked ChatGPT about a training plan for 3 months of OCR. We advise you to to take this with a grain of salt. We published this because we are interested in how ChatGPT can interface with our community. Yes,
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ChatGPT on “How to train for OCR” Part 1
Wednesday, 29 March 2023
ChatGPT. Even Joe DeSena is talking about it as a tool to train. Our question is, what can it give you? In part 1 we asked it to give us a blog post with tips for training. In part 2, which is coming soon we asked it for a specific training plan. We leave it
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ChatGPT discusses Obstacle Course Racing
Monday, 20 March 2023
They say curiosity kills the cat. And I was curious. Could ChatGPT talk about obstacle course racing? For those who have not seen anything about ChatGPT in the news. The easiest way to explain ChatGPT is it is a well-trained AI bot that responds to human interaction and can produce text accordingly. Best explained in
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The Return of Bonefrog Challenge
Wednesday, 15 March 2023
Bonefrog Challenge is BACK. After it was announced that 2022 that Bonefrog would not be returning the OCR world was surprised by the announcement that Bonefrog had been sold to Josh March of EmPowered OCR. They will be launching on September 2nd 2023 with one event in Lancaster PA with their eyes on future events
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The 2022 OCR Buddy Awards Results
Friday, 23 December 2022
You nominated. You voted. And the winners are here. OCR Buddy is proud to present the 2022 OCR Buddy Community Choice Award Winners. The awards show: The data: 2022 OCR Buddy Nomination Data Voting Results Editors note: We had a couple technical glitches with the voting form which is why some nominees may look like
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2022 OCR Buddy Community Choice Awards VOTING OPEN
Wednesday, 30 November 2022
Last year the community spoke and named their favorites when OCR Buddy presented the OCR Community Choice Awards. The awards are back and we want to hear your voice as the community picks its favorites in the 2022 OCR Buddy OCR Community Choice Awards. Voting Closes December 14th 2022. Your winners will be announced: TBD
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The 2022 OCR Community Choice Awards: Nominations OPEN
Friday, 11 November 2022
Last year the community spoke and named their favorites when OCR Buddy presented the OCR Community Choice Awards. The awards are back and we want to hear your voice as the community picks its favorites in the 2022 OCR Buddy OCR Community Choice Awards. Nominations are open now through November 25th, 2022 Voting will open
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Spartan Action Plan: Marketing Perspectives
Monday, 27 June 2022
The article from the Wall Street Journal has caused a lot of conversation about Spartan’s future and what they can do to turn the tide. It also became about if the tide should be turned or not. We wont even start this debate. For me, I am a marketing nerd. I do it for a
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10 Questions with James Burton
Tuesday, 31 May 2022
James Burton is an elected Director of the United Kingdom Obstacle Sports Federation and a top obstacle racing athlete. He has competed around the world and is preparing to represent his country at next week’s European OCR Championships in Italy. James was kind enough to join us as the next guest on “10 Questions with…”
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Ventures Endurance partners with Shoes that Fit
Thursday, 26 May 2022
For Global Running Day on June 1, 2022; the parent company of Rugged Maniac, Ventures Endurance, is partnering with Califonia-based non-profit Shoes that Fit to make a difference in low-income children’s lives. From Shoes That Fit: Shoes That Fit tackles one of the most visible signs of poverty by giving kids in need new athletic
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10 Questions with Evan Perperis
Wednesday, 18 May 2022
Evan Perperis is many things. Athlete, Author, Military. He is known as the Ultra OCR Man and just released a new book titled “On Endurance: A Practical Guide to Unlocking the Secrets of Super-Human Performance ” that is available on Amazon and wherever books are sold. He is the leader of the Mudgear-Battle of the
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Update from the Mud Gear/Battle of the Lions Pro Team
Monday, 16 May 2022
The first quarter of 2022 has seen the Mud Gear- Battle of the Lions Pro Team take to the course at American Ninja Warrior, Hyrox, and Spartan to start. They reflect on a successful first three months of 2022. OCR Buddy is a proud supporter of Mud Gear- Battle of the Lions Pro Team. 1)
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10 Questions with Alex Walker
Friday, 22 April 2022
A few years ago, I interviewed @alexandra_tx_ranger (Alex Walker) and called the article, “The Best OCR Athlete You Never Heard Of”. That has obviously changed. Through her training and perseverance, Alex had positioned herself into one of the top athletes in obstacle racing today. She does that while balancing training, life, and work. We thank
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10 Questions with Dave Claxton
Tuesday, 05 April 2022
Dave Claxton is well known around the OCR Community. He is the co-host of Obstacle Fitness X, oversees Team OFX, moderates OCR Tribe on Facebook, and co-hosts The OCR Weekly Show on Obstacle Racing Media. He was kind enough to sit down and be the next guest on “10 Questions with…” Dave Claxton. How did
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10 Questions with Joe DeSena Death Race Edition
Thursday, 31 March 2022
How do you explain; the Death Race to those outside the community? Peak Racing explains it like this. The race, created by Ultra athlete and Spartan Race founder Joe Desena, was developed as a way for athletes to test themselves both mentally and physically. The Death Races take place in the unexpectedly challenging terrain of
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Training Tips: Savage Race Sawtooth
Monday, 21 March 2022
Sawtooth is an iconic obstacle for Savage Race, and can challenge the best of OCR athletes. In this edition of Training Tips: We check in with Savage Race as break down how Sawtooth works and share their tips and tricks for making Sawtooth a little easier. Previous Tip: Savage Race Great Wall
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Training Tips: Savage Race The Great Wall
Monday, 21 March 2022
The Great Wall is a landmark obstacle for Savage Racers. But learning how to tackle walls is a standard skill that all obstacle course racers need to know to succeed in their OCR journey. In this edition of Training Tips, we check in with Savage Race as they present tips on how to tackle; The
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Training Tips: Spartan Monkey Bars
Sunday, 20 March 2022
Monkey Bars can be trouble. Especially if you are just starting in your OCR journey. In this Training Tip, we join Spartan Ireland as they share different tips on how to tackle the bars. Previous Tip: Sandbag Carry
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Training Tips: Spartan Sandbag Carry
Thursday, 17 March 2022
There is absolutely no other way to say it. The Sandbag carry from Spartan Race can absolutely suck. In this edition of Training Tip. Spartan Australia shares their tips and tricks as to making the Sandbag a little more manageable and how to make the toll a little less on your body. Did you know
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Training Tips: Tough Mudder Tips and Tricks
Wednesday, 16 March 2022
We commonly hear and see questions about training tips and tricks in the community, and one of the shared resources people bring up is Youtube. We wanted to share this video from Tough Mudder, which takes you behind the scenes of the TM Classic race and shares tips and tricks to tackle the course. You
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10 Questions with Cole Derosa
Friday, 25 February 2022
OCR Buddy first introduced Cole Derosa (@cjdrosa) as a future name to remember years ago. Since that time, Cole is a constant podium presence and is a past Spartan Age Group Trifecta World Champion, Age Group US National Series Winner, and many more. Cole has been active military for nearly three decades and is a
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2021 European OCR Community Choice Awards Results
Thursday, 10 February 2022
After hundreds of nominations and thousands of votes, OCR Buddy and European Obstacle Sports Federation proudly announce the 2021 European OCR Community Choice Awards winners. Outstanding Achievement of the Year in Obstacle Racing: Winner: Libbie Joyce competing at Spartan World Championship at 14. Runner Up: Bison Race
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Paying it Forward: “We Finish Together”
Monday, 03 January 2022
How many of us can say this? “I have too many medals” About a year and a half ago I said that. I had medals stashed everywhere. I had some medals hanging up from races that have a special place in my heart, but I had medals boxed up and stashed that needed a home.
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Growing the Sport of Obstacle Course Racing
Friday, 31 December 2021
OCR Buddy posed this question to the community on the Facebook page and the community responded loudly. In some ways, you can call this an open letter to the OCR Racing Community from the athletes themselves. These are the changes we want to see in order to see our sport continue to grow and thrive.
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The 2021 OCR Community Choice Award Winners
Thursday, 23 December 2021
You nominated. You voted. And your voice was heard. The winners of the 2021 OCR Community Choice Awards. Graphic Credit to Charles MacDonald To see the stats behind the numbers check out: Behind the Numbers
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2021 OCR Buddy Community Awards Results: Beyond the Numbers
Thursday, 23 December 2021
The first year of the OCR Community Choice awards brought over 1,300 votes. In order to provide transparency, we wanted to share with you the results of the voting and the nomination process. Results: (Opens on Google Docs) 2021 OCR Community choice The Nominations:
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