Savage Race Florida March 4, 2023 Full Race 

You were the main reason I kept pushing, because I knew you were going to keep going! Thanks for the motivation, always love running with you!

Glad you got to run the last IMR too! Sad it’s gone… check out War-X, which will be the same weekend as IMR this coming summer!

@@JasonWilliamsOCR I saw that. If I can get the timing to work with my schedule, I just might.

I’m using the GoPro app on my phone to add stickers with stats. I wish I could put the entire map, but it breaks it up based on when the camera breaks up the clips

Thanks! I use a GoPro Hero 9 Black and that can last a good hour fifteen to hour and a half, depending on settings. If I have a longer race that might take longer, I’ll bring a spare battery or two and put it in a waterproof case to carry with me.

Thanks! I have a GoPro Hero 9 Black. When you upload your videos to the app, you can add stickers like speed, map, elevation, and others. It’s pretty cool!

I recommend trail shoes that drain water well. If they don’t drain, once they get wet, you’re trying to run with really heavy shoes. VJ makes great shoes specifically for OCR, as well as innov-8. Some people swear by Hoka Speed goat and Salomon shoes, but I found them to be heavy when wet. Hope this helps!

Thanks! They give out overall prizes for the top 3, and cool axe medals for top 3 in each age group (5 year increments). I was second in my age group that race. As far as advice, it depends on what you feel is more challenging, the running or the obstacles. If it’s the obstacles, I would practice pull ups, monkey bars, rock climbing, things that use upper body grip, because you’ll see a lot of that. Also, try one out for fun and play around on the obstacles. I got better by going back after my races and practicing on the tougher obstacles to get better with technique. Also HIIT training helps because you switch between running and obstacles, so it’s tough when your heart rate is up there. I’m sure you’ll do great and have a blast!

@@JasonWilliamsOCR thank you!! Congrats on 2nd place!!

Thanks for all of the information! It is really interesting to see how other parts of the world are having races. I feel like Europe has really challenging races and that the races are getting easier here in the US. We haven’t gone with the 3 bands to start here. How do you like it? I worry about the one try if you make a silly mistake, but maybe the extra pressure is good. I just hope people aren’t quickly failing an obstacle they know they can’t finish on purpose. The closest we have to that here is at WarX. They have 5 obstacles that, if you can complete them (as many attempts as you want), you get a wristband. Only those with all 5 wristbands at the end are eligible for awards. Most races do not allow you to use chalk, but people will grab tall grass or things around to dry hands before attempts. I would say that the most challenging race I’ve done is Frontline OCR. You run with a 20 lb (9 kg) weight vest and must complete all obstacles with it on. And there are challenging grip obstacles that some struggle with, even without a vest. I was hoping to go to Europe this summer to run some races there, but I have had bad luck with illness and injury this year, so I am not in my best shape. Feel free to ask more questions. I am more than happy to share any information that I can. Take care!

@@JasonWilliamsOCR I have mixed feelings with respect to the 3 band rule. On the one hand it helps reduce queues and helps in case there's one (or two) obstacle(s) that you can't pass and with it you can finish the race. On the other hand, a small mistake may suppose you lose a band and adds a lot of pressure (at least to me) in the race. Thanks a lot for the info with regards to the races. I'll keep watching your videos to inform myself on these races and if (when) we decide to go to the US to run a race I'll probably contact you again and ask you. Although right now I'd love to take part in next year's OCR World Championship. If you ever decide to come to Europe I could point you to a couple of races (mostly in Spain but I've raced in Italy too). In any case, thank you very much for your answer and keep up the great work with your videos!

Nice, where at?

How was Savage?

What type of shoes is this? I am going for the first time I am quite nervous and excited

@@JasonWilliamsOCR Savage was great as always, my favorite.

@@iamvonberedo9239 they are Salmings

This was the pro wave

Running and some upper body grip practice. Pull-ups, rock climbing, monkey bars etc.

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@@JasonWilliamsOCR side note: late January lake Geneva, WI. Abominable snow race. Super good time, love to have you

@@mattsully2238 heard great things about that race! Is there any water in that race? Or can I bundle up since I’m a big sissy when it comes to cold weather?

@@JasonWilliamsOCR bundle up as much or little as you like. There is no water stations (they'd freeze). But the race is 5.7 miles so it's isn't a deal breaker. Similar to Savage, elites need a clean race to qualify and there's some doozies. In the end it's all about fun. Other than losing your band there are no penalties for not completing anything. It's last Saturday in January. Lake Geneva is on the Wisconsin/ Illinois border, not too far from Milwaukee . Keeps me honest during the colder season so my training doesn't lapse. So fun

I just heard about this race, is it enough time for me to get trained for it? It’s in next 9 days, I believe. I’m slim but hardly runs, highly motivated and focused to finish to though .. please enlighten me bro

I got 5.90 miles on this Savage

@@JasonWilliamsOCR thank you so much, I am participating in the November one.

@@XtraBurntToast nice! I’m sure you’ll love it!