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The Home of Obstacle Course Racing and Fitness Racing in the UK
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WORLDS TOUGHEST MUDDER 2025
My training for World’s Toughest Mudder (WTM) didn’t go quite as planned, I’d seen photos of WTM in the U.S.—massive, intimidating obstacles that looked nothing like what we usually get in the UK. I started with a steady 9-minute mile pace, running alongside Linda Johnson for the first few miles.As the sun began to set, I had my race strategy dialled in...........
How Athletes Can Sustain Wellness and Self-Care Without Burning Out
Even the most disciplined athletes can lose sight of wellness in pursuit of performance. That’s not just a paradox—it’s a modern sports reality. The pressure to train, win, and evolve is intense, but the hidden toll it takes on the mind and body doesn’t get enough air time. The good news? There are lots of ways to practice self-care that are flexible and tailored to your needs. You just have to retrain your brain to make room for them.
The UIPM Saga
Keep up to date on everything we get regarding the UIPM attempt to takeover Obstacle course Racing HERE
Latest Update 24/06/25
British Obstacle Sports and Spartan Race UK Renew Partnership to Drive OCR Growth in the UK
HYROX Reverts to Mika Timing System
THE LIMITLESS CHALLENGE
British Obstacle Sports Launches Landmark Adaptive Athlete Challenge for 2025
HYROX Announces Therabody as Official European Recovery Device Partner
HYROX Amsterdam - Time Adjustments
In our post-race analysis when reviewing times on certain stations we registered a deviation from our expected finishing times, we subsequently reviewed course distances and were made aware of a difference from our standards in the recent course set up at the Major race in Amsterdam.
Europe's Toughest Mudder - Chasing a Dream
This was followed by the pyramid scheme obstacle. Despite the presence of a rope, the mud covering my hands and feet made the task of climbing up it quite unpleasant. In that moment, I made a firm decision that during the next lap, my band would face the kiss of mud obstacle. It seemed too risky to attempt the pyramid scheme and then tackle the mudderhorn while being completely caked in mud.
WORLD’S TOUGHEST MUDDER 2025 IS COMING TO THE UK
Night Time OCR is coming back in 2025
Overload Run is bringing back night OCR
Latest Review
ICE BATHING - What is it?
Starting at midnight!
Create your own route?
And only you decide where the finish line is!
Latest in Fitness Racing
HYROX Pro Doubles Elite 15 World Championships!
HYROX Announces Exclusive Partnership with Factor as Official Meal Delivery Partner in the U.S.
Chef-Prepared, Dietitian-Approved Meals to Power HYROX Athletes in the U.S.
What is Hybrid Fitness?
OCR News
SPARTAN UNVEIL GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP WITH OPTIMUM NUTRITION
We are just resistant to change that doesn’t benefit us. So that’s where my opinion comes from, the Spartan changes announced for 2024 don’t benefit me, so I don’t like them
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About us
At UKOCR we are passionate about Running in general, but Obstacle course Racing and Fitness Racing are what floats our boat.
Founded in 2013 by Alan AKA - Muddy Duck, it has evolved over the years from a simple blog run by just Alan to what you see today.
We are a Non-profit company, and our Podcasts and Website are paid for by our Patreons and supporters as well as a few adverts we run.
Every article on our pages is done by volunteers and fans of our sport,
Our Aim is to promote and grow our sport alongside Events, National governing bodies and other media companies.