Obstacle Mud Runner - issue 12

01732 452404 17 ForEliteAtheletes to FunRunners 2 4 567890 3 CONTENTS & COMMENTS CONTENTS Summer is in FULL swing! We’ve been getting out enjoying the weather before the gloomy days and evenings start to draw in. Yes, blink and the sunny sunshine will all be gone! Take a moment to look up from your smart phone at least once a day and pay attention to the beauty that is probably on your doorstep, no excuse to not lace up those trainers and get out the door. Look on page 25 to see exactly what sort of run you normally do and challenge yourself to try at least one other format before the month is over. We guarantee mixing up your runs out the mud will only enhance your experience IN the mud, which is, of course, what we all love to do most. We’ve an absolute corker of a competition for you in this issue. You could be getting your hands on a fabulous Olympus camera worth £449.99, look out for details on how to enter that one. We’ve reviewed the latest Salomon Speedcross model and we’re super impressed plus ALL you need to know about what the OCR World Championships is and exactly who can take part. We seriously expect to see you all there. The all important dates you need for your diary are on page 43, supplied by our friends OCR Buddy. It’s time to sync dates with your friends and why not try to entice a newbie to try an event, there’s bound to be one near you somewhere. We’re looking forward to the holiday season, keep safe, whatever you’re up to. Much love. Donna – Editor Editor – Donna Jenner-Hall 07730 252228 • [email protected] Publisher – Martin Hall 07824 552116 • [email protected] Contributing Editors – Shelley Baker, Graham Roberts, SamWinkworth and Harriet Clark 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. © 2019 Obstacle Mud Runner Magazine. Write to us at: OMR, 11 Hurst Way, Sevenoaks, Kent. TN13 1QN 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 & Discounts 1 8 Race: OCRWC Back in the UK 10 Kit: Olympus Tough TG-6 Reviewed 12 Footwear: Review Salomon Speedcross 5 14 Health: Sleep Effects on recovery 16 Race: Expectations What’s holding you back? 18 Cover Story Re-designing the Salomon Speedcross 5 20 Race: OMRM Team Meet our Team 22 Race: Review Tough Mudder Urban 5k 25 Race: Dictionary Explaining the terms 26 Race: Training Better Body Group advice 28 Health: Recipe Post run treats 30 Race: Bouldering Add it to your life 33 Race: Training The Lion’s Den 34 Kit: Profile Who are KitBrix? 36 Health: Fresh Air Do we appreciate it? 38 Race: Europeans OCR European Championships 2019 41 Footwear: Review Salomon RX Slide 4.0 W 43 Race: Dates issue 12 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