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Pete replied to the topic OCR gear high street shops – where are they? in the forum Gear Discussion 4 years, 9 months ago
Certainly not OCR specific, as far as I’m aware. Netherlands is your closest one of them (Dutch Mud Men have just set one up).
I would say for shoes just try a good running shop (not regular sports shop…. they seem to be fashion outlets more than anything else), things like Sweatshop and Runners’ Need. You’ll also see the likes of Salomons and…[Read more]
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Pete replied to the topic Red Bull Neptune Steps Travel in the forum Event Discussion 4 years, 10 months ago
Wow! That’s a long drive. Hope you can find a travel buddy. I’m flying up early Friday morning I’m afraid.
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Pete replied to the topic Headline news: I have scaled my first wall unassisted! EXCITED in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 10 months ago
Yes! Awesome! I remember having a similar level of excitement when the heel-hook finally clicked! š
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Pete started the topic Paying for race photos? in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 10 months ago
This is Chris Aplin’s response to the Blog Roll Roulette question: “Would you pay for race photos? Should you pay for race photos? How much?”
Selfies, planking, even nutscaping⦠weāve become pretty obsessed with documenting every moment with photos. Unsurprising then, that youād want a few of your OCR-exploits but, with the advent of ever-…[Read more]
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Pete started the topic Avoiding Ditches & Puddles When Racing in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 10 months ago
This is Adam Pollock’s response to the Blog Roll Roulette question: “Do you think that racers should avoid ditches or puddles, if staying within the course markings? Where is the line?”
My knee-jerk reaction to this question was “always run through them!ā It’s probably what the Race Director intended, and isn’t it partly why we all do these r…[Read more]
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Pete started the topic Different Challenges For Males & Females? in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 10 months ago
This is Francesca’s response to the Blog Roll Roulette Question: “Should the challenges at competitive obstacle races differ for males and females?”
It is generally noted that most women have roughly 60-70% strength of that of most men.
In some races such as Spartan, weighted obstacles are less for women, however, we climb the same walls,…[Read more]
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Pete started the topic Hashtagging For Discounts On Facebook in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 10 months ago
This is Andy W’s response to the Blog Roll Roulette Question: “Would you regularly promote a brand on your personal Facebook feed in exchange for reduced price clothing or products?”:
There’s no denying everyone loves a freebie – but what cost should that freebie come at?
Personally I take care over my social media presence – only posting to add…[Read more]
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Pete started the topic The downsides of boobs. in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 11 months ago
Kicking things off with Toni’s Blog Roll Roulette entry:
Race prep: Which bra will stop them jiggling about like wrestling jellyfish? Will it be cold? (Think race photos! Peanuts anyone??)
Obstacles: They catch on top of walls, (boob hook?) in cargo nets and, probably the worst, sliding down inverted walls! You flip over and let go; suddenly…[Read more]
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Pete started the topic What should we call our top OCR athletes? in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 11 months ago
Kicking things off with Adam’s Blog Roll Roulette entry:
āEliteā is a term I am not a fan of, the fact is there are very few elite OCR athletes worldwide. Elite is a go-to term because itās how some races name their first wave (with no qualifying requirements to define if competitors were high level runners or just booked early). The funny thing…[Read more]
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Pete started the topic UK Championships – the location, timing and associated race. in the forum Event Discussion 4 years, 11 months ago
Kicking things off with Rosanna’s Blog Roll Roulette entry:
Pippingford Park is a great choice. A vast expanse of woodland and parkland with hills, streams and bogs giving endless route possibilities. Unlike last year it’s a neutral venue, so no moaning about anyone having a ‘home advantage’. Yes it’s a long drive for some but surely that’s part…[Read more]
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Pete started the topic Should races build replicas of other racesā obstacles? in the forum Event Discussion 4 years, 11 months ago
Kicking things off with Alex’s Blog Roll Roulette entry:
This depends on whether you want to be at the forefront of an industry, or a tagalong. Innovator or Follower.
If we want OCR to grow and be seen as a legitimate sport, we have to look seriously at the approach of a lot of events. Of course there will be overlap and similarities, obstacles…[Read more]
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Pete started the topic The downsides of testicles. in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 11 months ago
Kicking things off with James Appleton’s Blog Roll Roulette entry:
Woe, woe upon all chaps of OCR are these sensitive gentleman’s plums. After countless races in one-size-too-small compression shorts, through repeated and spine-curdling mangulation atop innocent-appearing 6ft walls, and dark years of withering arctic winds in the frozen Killing…[Read more]
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Pete started the topic Hashtags – how many is too many? in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 11 months ago
Kicking things off with Adam’s Blog Roll Roulette entry:
When Pete asked me to write 150 words about hashtags, the first question I asked myself was āwhat is a hashtag?ā Then I realised he actually meant #nashtag. Poor confused Mudstacult Leader. The next question you have to ask yourself is:…[Read more]
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Pete started the topic Tough Mudder ā discuss in the forum Event Discussion 4 years, 11 months ago
Kicking things off with Ianās Blog Roll Roulette entry:
Tough Mudder ā The Marmite of OCR
Some love it, some hate it, some say itās not even a race but a challenge (although Worldās Toughest Mudder is an OCRWC qualifier).
Whatever it is, it is popular internationally, with a global turnover of $100 million in 2014, despite its shady past.…[Read more]
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Pete started the topic Should competitive races have mandatory completion or forfeits? in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 11 months ago
Kicking things off with Amiās Blog Roll Roulette entry:
If I were someone who could comfortably complete all obstacles, Iād smugly say, āYes, of course completion should be mandatory.ā but Iām not; not only am I the wrong side of six foot, Iām also quite lazy. This puts me in camp forfeit.
On the one hand, weāve got to make sure that a speedy…[Read more]
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Pete started the topic What are your bucket list challenges / adventures? in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 11 months ago
Kicking things off with Timās Blog Roll Roulette entry:
Quite an easy one for me, as it’s something I’ve been looking into a lot recently. I’ve put the years of OCR podium chasing behind me now & looking to do fewer events but ones I’m passionate about. One challenge has been sat at the back of my mind for a while now: The Fire and Ice 250km U…[Read more]
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Pete started the topic Running through injuries – is this a problem in OCR? in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 11 months ago
Kicking things off with Stuart’s Blog Roll Roulette reply:
Yes, it is!!! Itās obviously a problem with a lot of events where people have paid up, got sponsorship and are all psyched up to do the event so feel they have to do it. The pull of the āmust do three events to qualify for the bigger medalā will also encourage people to compete or compl…[Read more]
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Pete replied to the topic Standard answer to "What is Obstacle Racing?" in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 11 months ago
To be honest, I’ve given up and now always roll in with “Have you heard of Tough Mudder? It’s like that… but there’s waaaaay more out there that you might not have heard of, but most definitely should!”
It just cuts to the inevitable chase and allows the conversation to roll š
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Pete replied to the topic Standard answer to "What is Obstacle Racing?" in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 11 months ago
To be honest, I’ve given up and now always roll in with “Have you heard of Tough Mudder – it’s like that… but there’s waaaaay more out there that you might not have heard of, but most definitely should!”
It just cuts to the inevitable chase and allows the conversation to roll š
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Pete started the topic Electric shock obstacles – is there a place for them? in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 11 months ago
Kicking things off with Ella Conor’s Blog Roll Roulette entry:
Mains electricity is marvelous. Iām totally cool with it doing the lighting and heating thing. I just donāt want it coursing through my nervous system. Crazy, huh? Itās not because Iām scared of tough obstacles; itās because I run obstacle races to achieve things. I train for faste…[Read more]
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