Obstacle Mud Runner - issue 10

01732 452404 17 ForEliteAtheletes to FunRunners 2 4 567890 3 CONTENTS & COMMENTS CONTENTS You might notice a recurring theme in this issue, anyone would think there was a big race going on! But, it’s not all about the World Championships is it? Actually, yes it is, whether you’re competing or not, let’s get behind this wonderful sport and these amazing athletes and encourage our friends to get involved, after all, it’s more fun with friends.  So, what can you expect from this issue? Well, you’ll just have to read it and see. Although I would encourage you to pay particular attention to Scotty PT’s article entitled The 6 Steps to Success. This issue also features some brilliant advice from our contributing nutritionist Joanne so take notes reading those.  As always, we’ve some competitions in this issue, be sure to keep your eye out for those too.  Finally, if you are visiting the 2018 World Championships we’d love you to pop by and say hi. (We’re the red gazebo) From all of us here, keep safe, race lots and keep smiling. (Besides, it’s nearly Christmas!!) Much love. Donna – Editor Editor – Donna Jenner-Hall 07730 252228 • [email protected] Publisher – Martin Hall 07824 552116 • [email protected] Contributing Editors – Elly Rees, Graham Roberts, SamWinkworth, Joanne Jackson, Scotty PT EDITOR’S WORD Obstacle Mud Runner is a freely distributed publication across the UK. Contributing Editors opinions expressed within Obstacle Mud Runner Magazine are not necessarily those of the Publishers. Obstacle Mud Runner Magazine accept no responsibility for those comments. No part of the publication may be produced without prior permission from Obstacle Mud Runner magazine. © 2018 Obstacle Mud Runner Magazine. Write to us at: OMR, 11 Hurst Way, Sevenoaks, Kent. TN13 1QN. • Company number 10136265 WHY NOT SUBSCRIBE TO ENSURE YOU GET YOUR COPY AS SOON AS IT’S PUBLISHED. Go to www.obstaclemudrunner.co.uk and click SUBSCRIBE. Obstacle Mud Runner Magazine Share Obstacle Mud Runner This magazine isn’t just for you lot, but for your friends too. So, once you’re done with this magazine, offer it to a friend. It might just be the thing they are missing in their life and they may decide to join you. 1 4 News Top Picks & Competitions 1 8 Race: OCRWC 6 steps to success 10 Race: Motivation Striving for more 12 Health: Race Recovery What to eat 14 Health: Training Recovery Post training 18 Kit: Review Garmin f ē nix ® 5 Plus 22 Footwear: Review Tom Wilson tries Asics Gel-Nimbus 20 Platinum’s 25 Race: Training OCR training methods 28 Health: Nutrition Education 30 Race: Top Races OCRM’s pick 31 Race: Top Suppliers OCRM’s pick 33 Footwear: OCR WC The official shoe 34 Footwear: Review Angela Berquez tests inov-8’s Trailtalon 235 36 OCRWC: Charity Youth Sport Trust 38 Race: Social Media 41 Race: Schedule Key Race Dates 42 Race: OMR Race Team Say hello issue 10 20%OFF MUDDY20 L E GACYSPORT SWE AR . CO . UK USE CODE Please send your stories, race reviews to [email protected] we might feature them *By entering our competitions, you agree for your details to be shared with the Race Director of the event you have entered. Details will not be passed on to any other 3rd party. Follow us on Social Media: OMRmagazine @omrmagazine @omrmagazine