Obstacle Mud Runner - issue 6

01732 452404 17 ForEliteAtheletes to FunRunners 2 4 567890 3 CONTENTS & COMMENTS CONTENTS With summer in full swing, lots of us are swapping mud for sun loungers and it’s often a good time for reflection. A chance to reset the clock and get planning for the season ahead. Those all important diary dates are listed on P43 and there’s a chance to win this ¼ with competitions to enter Ridge Runner, Maverick race series and Commando Series. You’ve got to be in it to win it right so be sure to enter. Do we have Spartan Trifecta readers amongst us? What a cracking season so far! We want to see your triple pieces so please do send us your pics. In fact, we want to know ALL about ALL of you. Please send us your stories and your favourite photo’s, you might just feature in our next issue, just like Helen Chapman and Pinkie on P16/17. So, over half of the year has already passed, we’re on the count down to (dare I say it….) Christmas, and have we got a cracking few months ahead. Before the sun disappears and temperatures drop, be sure to try our recipe on P22 and whilst we’re enjoying this warm spell, please stay safe and refer to P14 to make sure you’re staying well watered. We will personally be taking part in the Pull-up challenge on P41 and we’d love to hear how you get on. Contact us if you’re taking part and we’ll set up a group to keep each of you accountable. Our next issue will feature the launch of our very own TEAM and I can’t wait to share their faces with you all. That’s it from us, until next time. We hope you enjoy this issue. Stay safe, take care of each other and remember to play in the mud whenever you can. I’m off to pack my kit bag, I’ll see you all very soon. Donna – Editor Editor – Donna Jenner-Hall 07730 252228 • [email protected] Publisher – Martin Hall 07824 552116 • [email protected] Contributing Editors – • Jennie Gough • Dan Fernandes • Graham Roberts • Chris Wharton • SamWinkworth 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. © 2017 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 1 8 Race: OCRWC Are you prepared? 10 Charity: what motivates people 12 Race: Training Getting a good grip 14 Health: Hydration Do you get enough of the wet stuff? 16 Race: Helen Chapman Overcoming obstacles 18 Race: Spartan The Spartan Race 2017 season 20 Health: Nutrition The dangers of a salad 22 Health: Recipe Simple tasty egg salad 25 Health: Nutrition How are your Carbs 26 Race: Juniors Evie, 13, on OCR 28 Health: Weight Why aren’t you losing weight? 31 Race: Training Foam Rolling, Rolling, Rolling... 33 Race: Training Hitting the trails this summer 34 Health: Injury A focus on ankles 36 Health: Diet The Elimination Plan 38 Health: Diet Start the detox 41 Race: Fitness The 30 day pull up challenge 43 Race: Schedule Key Race Dates issue 6 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 “Competing in the Euros has inspired me to want to achieve more in OCR” Evie, 13 *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.