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)
• • 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)
• • The importance of mobility. (43:19)
  • Building the foundation of strength. (45:07)
  • Using the running component to your benefit. (47:00) 
  • Create daily practices to toughen your body up. (49:30)
  • The value in testing yourself. (51:00)

People Mentioned

• Joe De Sena (@realJoeDeSena)  Twitter
• Amelia Boone (@arboone11)  Instagram
• Ben Greenfield Fitness (@bengreenfieldfitness)  Instagram
• Justin Brink DC (@premiere_spine_sport) Instagram

Related Links/Products Mentioned

• August Promotion: MAPS Prime & Prime Pro ½ off!! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout**
• MAPS OCR Preview Promotion: Discount code “OCR30” 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 years of follow-up in the Tromsø Study
• Mind Pump 630: Amelia Boone- Obstacle Course Racing’s Queen of Pain