Troy King: I did complete all obstacles - so no
burpees or spins =).
Steve Miller: I fell of the balance beam. I need to
work more on stabilizer muscles and focus better.
My balance is shaky!
(Coach Steve Miller)
ARNEL BANAWA: How do you train for Obstacle
Course Racing?
Ken Corigliano: I do a lot of brain training to
increase my proprioperception and ability to
quicky (and unconsciously) place my feet, hands
and adjust my center of gravity. I think anyone can
get fast, pretty easily, but not many people can do
physical exertion and deeply think at the same time.
Especially with this new generation that has a large
percentage of them that can benefit from learning to
focus on one thing for long periods.
Paola Reategui: I have not been training for Obstacle
Course Races. I have currently been training for
track & field. However, I feel that very similar
training applies for cross country runners and OCR
runners. The best way to go about training for an
OCR’s is to build a good base first. There are no
needs for excessive amounts of speed workouts.
Nice long easy runs are the best way to go and
after a few months of building a good base, then
incorporate tempo and light interval workouts. Then
of course, definitely include the gym about 3 times
a week which I have to say this has been my greatest
weakness as I have not lifted a weight in months.
Troy King: I train for OCR with intense upper body
circuits in the gym. I always superset push and pull.
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