OCR (obstacle course race) Training Tips

Everything you need to know to prepare properly for your first Spartan, tough mudder, or obstacle course race. The devil is in the details and not just running with a heavy sandbag.
#obstaclecourse #training #spartan

[@jackstimpson9449]

Signed up for Spartan Sprint, Tough Mudder and Wolf Run next year. Depending how I get on, going to attempt the Spartan Trifecta for 2024.

[@ncompton31]

The heavy carry obstacles usually don't make people do burpees. Unless you're doing the Palmerton Spartan. They had so many people quit during the sand bag carry, they ran out of bags.

[@RunningwithJames]

Rules have changed in the last few years. But Spartan had the option of burpees in Lee of tire flips and Carrie’s if it was too much. The main point is that they are not so challenging that they should be a concern. So focus your training on what challenges you the most.

[@romatsetnar6532]

Love it. Thanks for another great set of tips!

[@RunningwithJames]

You bet!

[@thermaldolphin3999]

Great video!

[@RunningwithJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidcummings3573]

Thanks for everything. I live in Canada. If I lived closer, it would be a great place to work out.

[@RunningwithJames]

Thanks for watching and the kind words.

[@annatsukanova4448]

Thank you!

[@RunningwithJames]

thanks for watching!

[@christinaturpin9464]

Thank you for the tips! Im trying for my first spartan race! 😁

[@RunningwithJames]

awesome! good luck, Which one?

[@christinaturpin9464]

Spartan Super at Big Bear in May - I wouldnt have chosen that one as my first one but somehow my cousin, who does these every year believes I can do it...so...uuuuh...we will see, lol. 🙃

[@RunningwithJames]

@@christinaturpin9464 that's a tough one! you go it! make sure your running regularly and climbing some hills/mountains

[@markgriffiths409]

Just subscribed! 😎👍

[@RunningwithJames]

Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@toughguy8228]

Right?

[@bilaltahir9978]

What is currently your favorite OCR shoe for the most technical trails? What is best for traction?

[@RunningwithJames]

My favorite shoe for trails and OCR is the Speedland SLPDX . The shoe literally can do it all and is super customizable. Check out the full review. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGbdmYmAdrpkaMk

[@pavel.durden]

wow you are speaking like san andreas npc

[@RunningwithJames]

ha! exactly what I was going for

[@ivandreico6481]

Npc

[@RunningwithJames]

Sorry I’m old, what’s Npc?

[@pajapatak7555]

Clickbait.

[@RunningwithJames]

Not sure I understand your comment. Are you saying I didn't provide tips for OCR? Or that the thumbnail has a strong , good looking guy that entices people to click on the video?