1105: How to Train for an Obstacle Course Race
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin break down what it takes to be a successful obstacle course racer and how to best train for a race.
- The phenomena that is obstacle course racing (OCR): The history, origins, how it became popular, the value & MORE. (2:49)
- How the struggle gives us meaning. (9:00)
- What it takes to be a successful obstacle course racer. (13:30)
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- You MUST have endurance/stamina. (14:25)
- The importance of having mental toughness/grit. (17:27)
- How your grip connects you to everything else. (23:37)
- The significance of practicing and strengthening your skills to build up your work capacity/durability. (28:43)
- What does the ideal physique look like for an OCR athlete? (37:40)
- How to program/train your body for an OCR. (40:36)
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- The importance of mobility. (43:19)
- Building the foundation of strength. (45:07)
- Using the running component to your benefit. (47:00)\xa0
- Create daily practices to toughen your body up. (49:30)
- The value in testing yourself. (51:00)
People Mentioned
- Joe De Sena (@realJoeDeSena)\xa0 Twitter
- Amelia Boone (@arboone11)\xa0 Instagram
- Ben Greenfield Fitness (@bengreenfieldfitness)\xa0 Instagram
- Justin Brink DC (@premiere_spine_sport) Instagram
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Related Links/Products Mentioned
- August Promotion: MAPS Prime & Prime Pro \xbd off!! **Code \u201cPRIME50\u201d at checkout**
- MAPS OCR Preview Promotion: Discount code \u201cOCR30\u201d at checkout
- Mind Pump 595: Joe De Sena Founder of Spartan Race & the Spartan Up! Podcast
- "Field physical training of the soldier. 1917"
- Fight Club (1999) - IMDb
- Obstacle course racing scaling its way to Olympic inclusion
- The Rise of Obstacle Course Races
- The association of grip strength from midlife onwards with all-cause and cause-specific mortality over 17\u2005years of follow-up in the Troms\xf8 Study
- Mind Pump 630: Amelia Boone- Obstacle Course Racing\u2019s Queen of Pain
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