Training for Obstacle Course Racing: A Practical Guide for the Busy Athlete

by Will Peveler

Publisher:

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

, 2021

Overview

Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) pushes athletes to their limits as they race over, under, and across a variety of challenges. But as popular as these races have become, there are few resources available to help OCR competitors improve their performance. Training for Obstacle Course Racing: A Practical Guide for the Busy Athlete provides elite-level instruction for the non-professional athlete, from beginning to experienced racers. Topics covered in this book include:

• Selecting and maintaining equipment
• Techniques for conquering specific obstacles
• Developing a training plan
• Strength and conditioning
• Developing a sound and safe nutrition plan
• Common injuries and injury prevention
• Preparing for competitions

Most OCR athletes must be able to effectively balance strength and conditioning workouts, obstacle training, family, work, and recovery. This book is designed for just that purpose, helping athletes develop programs for their specific needs, whether training for health and wellness or winning the race.

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter One: Equipment for Obstacle Course Racing

Chapter Two: Basic Training Principles, Physiology and Psychology

Chapter Three: Areas of Training for Obstacle Course Racing

Chapter Four: Developing a Training Plan

Chapter Five: Nutrition for Obstacle Course Racing

Chapter Six: Competition

Chapter Seven: Special Considerations for Training and Competition

Chapter Eight: Injury and Injury Prevention in Obstacle course racing

About the Author

Product Details

• Title: Training for Obstacle Course Racing: A Practical Guide for the Busy Athlete
• Author: Will Peveler
• Series: Train Like a Pro
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Print Publication Date: 2021
• Logos Release Date: 2021
• Pages: 216
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Ebook
• ISBNs: 9781538139592, 9781538139585, 1538139588, 1538139596
• Resource ID: LLS:9781538139592
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-04-22T02:27:12Z

About Will Peveler

Will Peveler, Ph.D., is a noted exercise physiologist who has coached at the university level and ridden competitively since 1994. In addition to his work as a bicycle-fitting specialist, Will also writes on performance cycling and biomechanics. A seasoned triathlete himself, Will is Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at Northern Kentucky University. He previously wrote The Complete Book of Road Cycling and Racing.