Wow! I think if anyone looks at the OCR industry
major goals included a job that would keep pushing
over the last 2-3 years it is hard not to be amazed
us to strive to be better, a fun and healthy lifestyle,
with the growth, change, and possibly the outlook of
and to be able to share that passion with the masses.
its future. Less than 5 years ago there were a handful
Hence, the FL.ROC Running Obstacle Challenge
of mud runs nationwide; with only a couple of those
was created.
recognized by name from coast to coast. Today
you can compete nearly every weekend in an OCR
event, especially if you are willing to travel a little.
The industry even has its first crop of “professional
athletes”. We here at FL.ROC Running Obstacle
Challenge are both thrilled and honored to be a part
of this dynamic industry; both as: Race Directors
and Competitors.
We, Joe and Dan Matuszczak, are two brothers
from Palm Coast, Florida. For many of you that
have siblings that are close in age (16 months apart),
you know there can be a couple different family
dynamics: best-friends, worst enemies, or a casual
indifference. I don’t think we could be classified
as any other than BEST-FRIENDS. We used this
relationship to create our “dream job”. Three and a
half years ago, after much brainstorming,
we decided to take the plunge
and create our own career
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path. With that, Red Pointer
Productions was created. Our
On May of 2011 we hosted our first event with
350 participants. From there, 6 events later, we have
grown to a 2000 + participant event. Unlike some of