Frontline OCR May 27, 2023 Special Forces Wave with a 20 lb weight vest

[@ryannicely9201]

Cool perspective. I was searching for someone's run this year. I just do the open wave for now. My 2nd year doing this one as well Jason. New subscriber. Cool to see how you overcome some of these obstacles and gives me another perspective. Also appreciate how polite you are as well! I do the same when I'm out there. I'll say hi next year if you sign up (I already did!). I'll check in on your other videos as well!

[@JasonWilliamsOCR]

Thanks for the kind words! I’m hoping to come back and get those obstacles cleanly first try. That weight vest really gets in my head and makes me overthink everything. See you next year!

[@jeremeyunger6568]

You always find these niche races to try. Keeping it fun and fresh. Another great video!

[@JasonWilliamsOCR]

Always looking for new unique races. If you hear of any, I would love to hear about them!

[@mattsully2238]

There's a 4,8, or 26 mile version!

[@racereadyobstacles]

Awesome video as always Jason! Way to EARN that vest!

[@JWoodard93]

There is a rucksack 5K at Busch gardens this upcoming Saturday

[@JasonWilliamsOCR]

Oh wow, I might have to look into that! I’m guessing we’ll have to carry more than 20 lbs though 😬

[@JWoodard93]

@@JasonWilliamsOCR 35lb vest

[@JasonWilliamsOCR]

@@JWoodard93 I went back and forth all day yesterday whether to run it or not and decided not to. Next time!

[@JWoodard93]

@@JasonWilliamsOCR I ran it, the turnout was sad to be honest. less than 300 people, i dont think it was really sponsored or promoted like it shoulda have been for a theme park run. i am currently uploading my run, 30min video with internet acting up

[@JasonWilliamsOCR]

@@JWoodard93 that’s a shame. I only heard about it because of you. They definitely could have marketed it better.

[@xHelloSushix]

wow, made it look easy! i lost my vest at kraken >.< also cool seeing you in persom!

[@JasonWilliamsOCR]

Oh no, sorry to hear you lost your vest at Kraken! I thought I might do the same. My forearms were on fire after the first try and it took me forever just to get the courage to try it a second time. Way to battle out there and good to see you!

[@xHelloSushix]

@@JasonWilliamsOCR it's okay, was my first time there. im super happy i got as far as i did.

[@mattsully2238]

Me: this doesn't look too hard .. Also me: dang, this is brutal...

[@JasonWilliamsOCR]

I definitely made it look harder than I needed it to 🤣

[@MartinGecko]

This one looks especially brutal, doing it with a 20lb vest is insane. At least the scenery is good, what state was this run in?

[@JasonWilliamsOCR]

This one was in Byron, Illinois, about an hour outside of Chicago.

[@frosthammervandamme9455]

Would you say that vertical grip strength and endurance is the key to making it through with your vest?

[@JasonWilliamsOCR]

Definitely. The course is really grip intensive, and would be a tough race even without the vest. What is also tricky is that the plates are stiff across your chest and back so you can’t bend like you normally would getting over walls. That was tricky my first time doing this race.