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The OCR King's picks for the top 10 obstacles of 2018. These are our ten favorites from our 2018 OCR season, from Spartan Race, Terrain Race, Rugged Maniac, and Tough Mudder. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!! See you in 2019.
2019 Plans - Ultra, Merch, Virtual Race, Training (VLOG)
OCR Kings announce their plans for 2019 concerning Spartan Ultra, a new merchandise store, the return of the OCR Kings virtual race, snowshoe training and winter camping, and more in this VLOG. Links below. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!
Spartan Race Beast 2018 (All Obstacles). Spartan Race Carolinas Spartanburg Beast in Spartanburg, SC - all obstacles. Run by Mack and Damer of OCR Kings November 17, 2018. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!
Race Review - Spartan Beast Spartanburg SC. An after action, SITREP of the Carolinas Spartan Race Beast in Spartanburg SC, as run by Mack and Damer November 17, 2018. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!
Unboxing - Salomon Speedcross 4. Damer talks OCR shoes such as La Sportiva Helios, La Sportiva Raptors, and On Running while unboxing his new pair of Salomon Speedcross 4's. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!
Info and registration for the OCR Kings Challenge virtual race with medal can be found here: http://ocrkings.eventbrite.com
Race Review - Spartan Super Tri-State NJ. An after action, SITREP of the Tri-State Spartan Race Super at Mountain Creek NJ, run by Mack October 27, 2018. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!
Rugged Maniac 2018 (All Obstacles). Rugged Maniac New England, Saturday, September 29th 2018 in, Southwick, MA. Run by Mack & Damer of OCR Kings. Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE!!
Injury Recovery, Virtual Race, Motivation (VLOG). Trying to up the mileage post injury and staying motivated can be easier with a goal like doing a virtual race. For recovery, pre-season, post-season, or anywhere in between check out the OCR Kings Challenge http://ocrkings.eventbrite.com. And don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!
Info and registration for the OCR Kings Challenge virtual race with medal can be found here: http://ocrkings.eventbrite.com
Unboxing - Altra Lone Peak Mid Mesh 3.5. Unboxing of Altra's zero drop trail running boots, potential new OCR gear and OCR shoes for Mack. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!
Race Review - Rugged Maniac New England 2018. An after action, SITREP of the Rugged Maniac New England race at 338 Motocross, Southwick, MA, run by Mack and Damer September 29, 2018. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!
Race Review - Spartan Sprint West Point 2018. An after action, SITREP of the Spartan Honor Series West Point race, run by Mack and Damer August 25, 2018. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!
Spartan Kids Race, Killington, Flying (VLOG). An after action, sitrep review of the Spartan Kids Race, Killington deferral, and plans to take a trip in an attempt to complete the Spartan Trifecta. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!
Spartan Kids Race 2018 (All Obstacles). Spartan Kids Race in Stamford, CT September 15, 2018. Great job all you OCR Princes and Princesses! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!
Spartan West Point 2018 (All Obstacles). Spartan Sprint Honor Series at West Point on Saturday August 25, 2018 as run by Mack and Damer of OCR Kings. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!
Warrior Dash 2018 (All Obstacles). Warrior Dash New England, at Thompson Speedway in CT, Saturday August 18, 2018 as run by Mack and Damer of OCR Kings. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!
Race Review - Warrior Dash New England 2018. An after action, SITREP of the Warrior Dash at Thompson Speedway in CT, run by Mack and Damer on Saturday August 18, 2018. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!
Bounce! Trampoline Park Fun - Some flips, foam pits, and ninja course obstacles at Bounce Trampoline Sports, as run by Mack of OCR Kings. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!
Spartan Trifecta Pass Gripe (VLOG) - Damer has some thoughts about the Spartan Trifecta Pass and deferrals in this quick VLOG. That, and he still hates headbands. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!
Tough Mudder Half 2018 (All Obstacles). Tough Mudder Half Long Island, July 19, 2018 in Old Bethpage, NY. Run by Mack of OCR Kings. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!
Toughest Mudder - Pork Soda Obstacle. We couldn't find any info on the Tough Mudder website about Pork Soda, so here it is in nighttime and daylight versions from Toughest Mudder East. Enjoy the raw audio. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!
OCR Kings Challenge Virtual Race is a 5k virtual race with medal. To register, or for more info, log on to: http://ocrkings.eventbrite.com GET MOTIVATED. GET MOVING. GET A MEDAL. Registration is $20.
Mad Dash 2018 (All Obstacles) - Mad Dash mud run adventure race at Fairfield Hills in Newtown, CT on June 30, 2018 as run by Mack of OCR Kings. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!
Toughest Mudder East 2018 (All Obstacles). America's Toughest Mudder Boston (East) in Charlton, MA June 23, 2018. Run by Mack and Damer of OCR Kings. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!
Race Review - Toughest Mudder East 2018. An after action, SITREP of the Toughest Mudder at Charlton MA, run by Mack and Damer June 23, 2018. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!
Spartan Race Sprint 2018 (All Obstacles). Tri State NY 2018. Spartan Race Tuxedo NY - all obstacles. Tri-State Weekend, June 2, 2018. Run by Mack and Damer of OCR Kings. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!
Race Review - Terrain Race New England 2018. An after action, SITREP of Terrain Racing at Thompson Raceway in CT, run by Mack on Saturday May 19, 2018. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!
Race Review - Spartan Race Sprint Tri State 2018. An after action, SITREP of the Spartan Sprint at Tuxedo NY, run by Mack and Damer on Saturday June 2, 2018. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!
Terrain Race 2018 (All Obstacles) - Terrain Racing event New England, Thompson Speedway, Thompson, CT, May 19, 2018. As run by Mack of OCR Kings. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!
OCR Kings Challenge Virtual Race is a 5k virtual race with medal. To register, or for more info, log on to: http://ocrkings.eventbrite.com GET MOTIVATED. GET MOVING. GET A MEDAL. Registration is $20.
NOT SURE WHAT A VIRTUAL RACE IS? A virtual race is an event that can be run, hiked, or walked from any location you choose. You can run, jog, hike, or walk on a track, on the road, the trails, a treadmill, elliptical, ANYWHERE!
HOW DOES IT WORK? Once you register (any time between now and December 2, 2018), you run your own 5k (3.1 mile) race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. When you're done, post your time online on our official Facebook page (and feel free to brag on your own social media accounts too of course!) Your medal will be shipped directly to you. You don't need to wait until your medal arrives to do your 5k.
DO I NEED TO DO ANY OBSTACLES OR BURPEES? Nope! Our intent is to get people moving.
If you want to throw in some PT, carry a wreck bag, rock filled bucket, or climb some ropes, etc., that's great! If not, that's great too. As long as people are up off the couch it's all good. Whether you're training for your next big race, trying to keep fit, or just need some inspiration to get going, the OCR Kings Challenge Virtual Race is here get you motivated.
WHAT DO I GET? After registering you will receive an awesome OCR Kings Challenge medal and instructions on where and how to post your time. The medals are 2.75" wide, 3MM thick die cast metal (see below). Please allow 4-6 weeks from registration for delivery.
CAN I SIGN UP MORE THAN ONCE? Absolutely. Sign up (register) as many times as you want, for as long as the event is open.
NOT SURE WHAT A VIRTUAL RACE IS? A virtual race is an event that can be run, hiked, or walked from any location you choose. You can run, jog, hike, or walk on a track, on the road, the trails, a treadmill, elliptical, ANYWHERE!
HOW DOES IT WORK? Once you register, you run your own 5k (3.1 mile) race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. When you're done, post your time online on our official Facebook page (and feel free to brag on your own social media accounts too of course!) Your medal will be shipped directly to you. You don't need to wait until your medal arrives to do your 5k.
DO I NEED TO DO ANY OBSTACLES OR BURPEES? Nope! Our intent is to get people moving.
If you want to throw in some PT, carry a wreck bag, rock filled bucket, or climb some ropes, etc., that's great! If not, that's great too. As long as people are up off the couch it's all good. Whether you're training for your next big race, trying to keep fit, or just need some inspiration to get going, the OCR Kings Challenge Virtual Race is here get you motivated.
WHAT DO I GET? After registering you will receive an awesome OCR Kings Challenge medal and instructions on where and how to post your time. The medals are 2.75" wide, 3MM thick die cast metal (see below). Please allow 4-6 weeks from registration for delivery.
CAN I SIGN UP MORE THAN ONCE? Absolutely. Sign up (register) as many times as you want, for as long as the event is open.
Sky Zone Fun (All Obstacles) - Checking out the obstacles of the ninja warrior course, the warped walls, trampolines, flips, and more at Sky Zone. Lots of fun. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!
What To Do After A Race - Ever wonder what to do post race? Here are some tips on what to do after completing an OCR or mud run like Spartan Race or Tough Mudder. Check out our OCR gear suggestions, our helpful hints, and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!
Spartan Spear Throw Distance. Ever wonder how far is the Spartan Spear Throw? Ever search for the Spartan Spear distance to the target and come up with conflicting results? Well look no further! We took a laser tape measure out with us to a race and got the exact distance. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!
How To Build A Spartan Z Wall Obstacle. Easy to follow tutorial on how to build,and assemble your own Spartan Race style Z Wall. Complete parts list and links to screen caps below. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!
DISCLAIMER: Failure to heed the safety warnings in this video may lead to serious injury. Build, construct, and/or use at your own risk.
Follow the safety warnings in the video. After assembling and standing up the Z Wall, make sure all connections, bolts, and nuts are fully tightened. Make sure all connections are completely tightened before each use.
PARTS:
WOOD
(4) 8x4' 3/4" sheets of plywood for the walls
(3) 8' 4x4 fence posts for the uprights, to attach the walls to
(3) 10' 4x4 fence post for footers
(3) 8' 2x4, 2 for the hand holds and 1 as a support
(1) 12' 2x4 for the top support
Best OCR Nutrition - What to Eat During a Race - See our nutrition recommendations for running an obstacle course race, a mud run, or any race. Food, supplements, and sports nutrition for endurance events. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!!
Items include gels, electrolyte powder (Tailwind Nutrition), salt tabs, Stinger Waffles, and more!
Spartan Virtual Challenge Medal Unboxing - OCR Kings unbox the Spartan Virtual Challenge dog tag, received after the first ever virtual race/event from Spartan, featuring 4 rounds of a 400m run followed by 30 burpees (1mile run with 120 burpees total). Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!
America's Toughest Mudder - Taking on Toughest Mudder
America's Toughest Mudder - Taking on Toughest Mudder. Follow the OCR Kings on our journey as we get ready for, and attempt to conquer America's Toughest Mudder in 2018! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!!
Toughest Mudder announcer, featuring our first attempt at the Kong obstacle from the Tough Mudder franchise.
Spartan Race Ultra Beast 3 - How We Beat The Beast
Spartan Race Ultra Beast 3 - How We Beat The Beast. See how we beat the Spartan Ultra Beast, through planning, training, testing, and executing over a 7 month long adventure. Check out our tips and advice, so you can beat it too! DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!
Best OCR Foot Care - How to take care of your feet for an obstacle course race, marathon, mud run. road race, or a hike. Protect your feet with the right socks and right pads, cream, and tape. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!!
Check out what the OCR Kings have to say about Trail Toes, Leukotape, Injinji, Under Armour, and more OCR gear.
