The OCR Review

Episode 19: Britains Fittest FirefighterThis episode Matt Coulthard takes the team through The Firefighter Combat Challenge, aka ‘The toughest 2 minutes in sport’. An annual obstacle course race in full combat gear incorporating everything from stair climbing to heavy carries, this contest perfectly encapsulates what a firefighter could experience on any given day, and then celebrates the best of the bunch. What’s more, this now televised competition started it’s life as an occupational healt...

Episode 18: Hunter’s OCR StarsThis episode we are joined by Hunter McIntyre, OCR Racer, TV personality, and now founder of the virtual race OCR Stars. A project of passion, this event is by athletes for athletes and a qualifying opportunity for the 2021 OCR World Championship event in Vermont, USA. We get into the nitty gritty of how the event came to be, why Hunter is the driving force behind it, and how you can prepare to top the global leaderboard. Signups now open at www.ocrstars.com ...

This episode Spartan Pro Rea Kobl talks us through her experiences of the World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji. Not to be confused with World’s Toughest Mudder, this week-long adventure race saw teams of five battle it out through jungles, rivers, ropes, rocks, sea, sand and mud on very little sleep and a whole lot of tenacity. Team Canada Adventure came in second place with very little coverage, so with both Rea and Ryan Atkins being newbies in the adventure racing world we wanted to kn...

This episode we are joined by HK-based Spartan Pro Jamie Nunn. We cover her athletic journey from competitive swimmer to elite OCR-racer, and how she tackled training through pregnancy and post-partum. An honest and inspiring conversation, and a timely reminder that community spirit is at the heart of the OCR, even when we can’t all race together.Get in contact:Let us know what you think or just say hello on our social channels - Email: [email protected]: @theocrreviewFaceb...

This episode we talk to the youngest elite racer in our local community, Hera Shaker. The first ever athlete on Singapore Sports School’s Individual Program for OCR, at just 15 she has already made waves in Asia, racing in the Spartan Race Kids World Championship in 2018 in Nevada, before going on to hit a podium in her first elite appearance just one year later. She talks about what it’s like being the only OCR athlete at sports school, her transition from kids to age group and elite racing,...

This episode we talk to Lou Guenier OCR Athlete and Spartan Pro about his athletic journey, and how he discovered his talent for endurance as an adult racer, qualifying for the Spartan Race World Championships in his first ever OCR. From his monastic life through race mishaps and learnings, we cover everything from how he developed his killer grip strength to training as a vegan athlete.Get in contact:Let us know what you think or just say hello on our social channels - Email: theocrrevi...

Episode 13: Mountain MilesThis episode we get to know Monika Holmwood, Spartan Pro, mountain runner and full time lawyer. We discuss everything from international race experience, to training through injury, to nutrition - it’s a conversation every OCR athlete that’s balancing a full time job needs to hear. Get in contact:Let us know what you think or just say hello on our social channels - Email: [email protected]: @theocrreviewFacebook: The OCR Review Our Workou...

Episode 12: OCR is OpenThis episode we catch up with Dave Watson, Vice President of Product and Mike Morris, Vice President of Production on Spartan’s recent declaration that OCR is open for business, with the first live Spartan Race event taking place in Florida in June. We cover how they are taking steps towards the new normal of racing, the social distancing logistics, the competitive season, and where we might see real life races popping up in the near future.Get in contact:Let us know wh...

Episode 11: Director DaveThis week we chat with our good friend Race Director Dave Tully about the highs, lows, triumphs and obstacles of creating an obstacle course race. From location scouting to forest fires to the joy of seeing racers cross the finish line, Dave gives a fantastic insight into the challenges and growth of OCR in Southeast Asia.Get in contact:Let us know what you think or just say hello on our social channels - Email: [email protected]: @theocrreviewFaceb...

Episode 10: Race Ready - Part 2With being race ready still on our mind, this episode we caught up with Spartan Pro Ian Deeth about his race weekend must haves, training solo during the circuit breaker, how he transitioned from football, to track to OCR, and why he thinks burpees should be banned.Get in contact:Let us know what you think or just say hello on our social channels - Email: [email protected]: @theocrreviewFacebook: The OCR Review Our Workout Of The WeekIlon...