The Path We Chose: 2019

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

OCR Holiday Gift Ideas

OCR Holiday Gift Ideas. Shopping for presents for OCR enthusiasts this holiday season? Check out these obstacle course race gifts recommended by the OCR Kings! Just in time for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and beyond. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!

For Xmas, Christmas, Hanukkah, or anytime:

Mimi’s Miracle Turmeric from Dirobi: https://dirobi.com/?rfsn=2252637.9590...

OCR Kings T-Shirt: https://teespring.com/new-ocr-kings-s...

Grit Army OCR Socks: https://gritarmy.com/shop-products/

OCR Kings Beach Towel: https://teespring.com/ocr-kings-beach...

Garmin Watches: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/

OCR Kings Tote Bag: https://teespring.com/ocr-kings-tote?...

Orange Mud Drop Bag: https://www.orangemud.com/products/or...

OCR Kings Mug: https://teespring.com/ocr-kings-mug?p...

Guinness: https://www.guinness.com/en-us/

Dryrobe Changing Robe: https://www.dryrobeusa.com/

Orange Mud Hydration Pack: https://www.orangemud.com/collections...

Ultimate Direction Hydration Vest: https://ultimatedirection.com/pb-adve...

DolfinPack Hydration Pack: https://dolfinpack.com/

Spartan Season Pass: https://www.spartan.com/en/2020-seaso...

Top 10 Obstacles 2019 (All Obstacles)

The OCR King's picks for the top 10 obstacles of 2019. These are our ten favorites from our 2019 OCR season, from Spartan Race, Terrain Race, Rugged Maniac, etc. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!! See you in 2020.

New Years Resolution to get in shape? Try the OCR Kings Virtual Challenge in 2020: http://ocrkings.eventbrite.com/

Supplements For OCR / Trail Running - Unboxing

Unboxing supplements from Dirobi that are great for OCR's, trail running, and working out. We are excited about our first brand influencer opportunity! To find out more about the Mimi's Miracle products contained inside, use the links below. To save 10% on purchases, use this link: http://bit.ly/2uGrnFg

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Mimi's Miracle Cell Fuel
Mimi's Miracle Minerals
Mimi's Miracle Multivitamin
Mimi's Miracle Turmeric

"At Dirobi we are about one thing: Phenomenal Functional Supplements. " - www.dirobi.com

Monday, November 11, 2019

OCR Gear Review - Spartan Shoes By Craft

OCR Gear Review - Spartan Shoes By Craft. Damer does an unboxing, field test, and gear review of the new Super Spartan footwear by Craft. Right out of the box and into the mud and obstacles! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!

How To Build An Atlas Stone

How To Build An Atlas Stone. Mack from OCR Kings shows us how to build your own Atlas Stone, like those used in the Spartan Race Atlas Carry obstacle, using a Slater Stone Mold from Rogue Fitness. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!

Slater Stones 14" Mold: https://www.roguefitness.com/slater-s...

Other Materials Used:

(3) 50 lbs bags of Sakrete Fast Setting Concrete Mix
(2) 5 gal buckets, one for water, one to support the mold
(1) Roll of Gorilla Black Heavy Duty Duct Tape
(1) Can of Blaster 11-oz Silicone Lube
(1) 50 lbs bag of sand
(1) Concrete mixing tub
(1) 2.5 gal water container to pour concrete into mold
(1) Guinness

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

OCR Training - Spartan Olympus

OCR Training - Spartan Olympus. Damer and Mack of OCR Kings discuss how to beat Spartan Race's Olympus obstacle. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!

OCR Gear Review - Grit Army Compression Socks

OCR Gear Review - Grit Army Compression Socks. Damer and Mack review the premium quality Grit Army Compression Socks which were specifically designed for Obstacle Course Racing (OCR). For more information, check them out online at: http://www.gritarmy.com.

Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!

Full Disclosure:
We didn't buy these - thank you Grit Army for sending them to us to try out and review!

Spartan Kids Race 2019 (All Obstacles)

Spartan Kids Race 2019 (All Obstacles). Spartan Kids Race in Stamford, CT October 12, 2019. Great job all you OCR Princes and Princesses! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!

Monday, October 14, 2019

Damer's Post-Surgery (Episode 2)

Recording from Damer's garage - Damer discusses his surgery, the recovery process, and looks forward to race season 2020. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!

Unboxing - Altra Lone Peak Mid Mesh 4.0

Unboxing - Altra Lone Peak Mid Mesh 4.0. Quick unbox of Altra's zero drop trail running shoes / boots. Hoping these will become my new OCR shoes for the Spartan Ultra and beyond. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!

Rugged Maniac 2019 (All Obstacles)

Rugged Maniac 2019 (All Obstacles). Rugged Maniac New England, Saturday, September 28th 2019 in, Southwick, MA. Run by Mack of OCR Kings. Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE!!

View the race review here: https://youtu.be/RWc9Q6t36_8

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Spartan Race Ultra 2019 (All Obstacles)

Spartan Race Ultra 2019 (All Obstacles). Tri-State NJ 2019. Spartan Race Ultra at Mountain Creek, Vernon NJ, Saturday April 27th, 2019. 7:00 AM Open Wave as run by Damer and Mack of OCR Kings. DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!!

Terrain Race 2019 (All Obstacles)

Terrain Race 2019 (All Obstacles) - Terrain Racing event Hartford, CT, June 29, 2019. As run by Mack of OCR Kings. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!

View the race review here: https://youtu.be/483gsBQUwqM

Is your season over, or coming to a close? Check out the OCR Kings Virtual Run: http://ocrkings.eventbrite.com

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Solo Overnight Camping - Run Camp Run

Solo Overnight Camping - Run Camp Run. Mack's first solo overnight camping trip in prep for Ragnar Black Loop. The plan is to trail run a 5k, camp out over night, survive, get up and trail run another 5k in the morning and hope the body holds out.... Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!

OCR Kings Virtual Challenge: https://ocrkings.eventbrite.com/
Ragnar Black Loop Trail Run: https://www.runragnar.com/ragnar/blac...

Friday, August 2, 2019

Race Review - Spartan Ultra New Jersey 2019

Race Review - Spartan Ultra New Jersey 2019. An after action, SITREP of the New Jersey Spartan Race Ultra at Mountain Creek, Vernon, New Jersey, as FAILED by Mack and Damer April 27, 2019. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!

View the all obstacles race footage here: https://youtu.be/o-OvjfOYbjQ

OCR Gear Review - Waterproof Earbuds

OCR Gear Review - Waterproof Earbuds. Unboxing and review of Sony Walkman waterproof earbuds model NW-WS413. Fully waterproof IPX8 standards MP3 music player for OCR and more. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!

On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Walkman-H...

Check out our OCR Kings new merch on teespring! https://teespring.com/stores/ocr-kings

Race Review - Spartan Sprint Jacksonville FL

Race Review - Spartan Sprint Jacksonville FL. An after action, SITREP of the Jacksonville Spartan Race Sprint in Florida, as run by Mack and Damer February 24, 2019. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!

View the race footage here: https://youtu.be/xa8-u750Hww

Damer's Season Ending Injury (Episode 1)

Damer 2019 OCR race season is cut short as he prepares for a hamstring reattachment surgery. Damer hopes to return to racing in early 2020. Follow the post-op, recovery, training, and return to running and OCRs. Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE!!

No More Warrior Dash

No More Warrior Dash. Warrior Dash has closed it doors and gone out of business, shocking the OCR community. Mack from OCR Kings has some info on what to do next. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!

From Savage Race:
"If you signed up for a Warrior Dash event that got cancelled this year, send an email to support@savagerace.com with proof of your purchase, and your next Savage Blitz is on us."

From Tough Mudder:
"Warrior Dash participants, Mudder Nation has your back. Go here for more info: http://bit.ly/2YiSc3m"

Spartan Race:

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

OCR Training - Spartan Helix

OCR Training - Spartan Helix. Damer and Mack of OCR Kings discuss how to beat Spartan Race's Helix obstacle. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!

Ultra Training Post-Workout Turmeric

Ultra Training Post-Workout Turmeric. Getting ready for the Spartan Ultra with training runs out on the trails, and taking care of our muscles post-workout with our secret weapon: turmeric. Check out Mimi's Miracle Turmeric via the link below, and save 10% on purchases: http://bit.ly/2uGrnFg

Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!

Mimi's Miracle Turmeric

"At Dirobi we are about one thing: Phenomenal Functional Supplements." www.dirobi.com

OCR Training - Spartan Beater

OCR Training - Spartan Beater. Damer and Mack of OCR Kings discuss how to beat Spartan Race's Beater obstacle. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!

Friday, June 14, 2019

Spartan Race Sprint 2019 (All Obstacles)

Spartan Race Sprint 2019 (All Obstacles). Spartan Race Jacksonville FL - all obstacles, Feb 24 2019. Run by Mack and Damer of OCR Kings. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!

Like medals, want some bling? Check out the OCR Kings Virtual Run: http://ocrkings.eventbrite.com

OCR Training - Spartan The Box

OCR Training - Spartan The Box. Damer and Mack of OCR Kings discuss how to beat Spartan Race's The Box obstacle. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!

Thursday, January 24, 2019

Dryrobe OCR Gear Unboxing

Dryrobe OCR Gear Unboxing. Unboxing the ultimate changing poncho. Super warm and waterproof, the Dryrobe is one of the best non-essential post race pieces of OCR gear. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Virtual Race With Medal - OCR Kings Challenge

Looking to get fit, fulfill that New Year's resolution, or continue your fitness journey? Like medals? Try considering a virtual race like the OCR Kings Challenge, a 5k virtual race with finishers medal! To register, or for more info, log on to: https://ocrkings.eventbrite.com

GET MOTIVATED. GET MOVING. GET A MEDAL.

Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!

Complete details online: https://ocrkings.eventbrite.com

Check the OCR Kings store for some awesome shirts, hoodies, and more! https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/...

Gopro Hero 7 Black - Unboxing Review

Gopro Hero 7 Black - Unboxing Review. Unboxing the Gopro Hero 7 Black and a quick review of it's HyperSmooth stabilization. See what's in the box and how it stacks up against previous Gopro cameras. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!

Flying To An OCR - How To (VLOG)

Flying To An OCR - How To (VLOG). How to pack for and fly to an OCR. Some hacks we learned as to what race gear is (& might not be) allowed on an airplane for air travel to a race, how to get there, and ideas for once you've landed. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!

New Year's Resolution to get in shape? Try the OCR Kings Virtual Challenge, a 5k virtual race with medal. Register at https://ocrkings.eventbrite.com, run anywhere!

Want to look great on and off the Course? Pick up some OCR Kings gear from our online store: https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/...