Obstacle Mud Runner - Issue 7

01732 452404 17 ForEliteAtheletes to FunRunners 2 4 567890 3 CONTENTS & COMMENTS CONTENTS Brrrrr…… stick another log on the fire. Didn’t that cold spell come out of nowhere? Winter seems to have taken a firm hold and Christmas is speedily approaching. This issue is packed with the usual delights as well as free competitions to enter, an intro to our very own race team, latest news from The OCR Girls, plus as a delicious recipe that’ll pleasantly warm your cockles and lots of other bit’s n bob’s for you to peruse. Check out the centre pages. It’s yours to pull out and discreetly pin up inside your cupboard with those all important race dates to pen in. That should keep you busy over Christmas and New Year. With most of the races now behind us and the Challenge Cup complete (did I mention we had a podium winner? Congratulations Laura Heywood.) All that is left for us at HQ is the Christmas Event hosted by Judgement Day and those all important Mudstacle awards on 9th December. If we don’t see you there, have a wonderful and memorable Christmas. Enjoy time with family and loved ones. Thank you for all your feedback, we love what we do and appreciate all the support we get. 2017 has been a cracking year for us and we can’t wait to spend 2018 with you too. Much love. See you all 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 • Sam Austin • Terry Matthews 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: OMR Race Team Who are we? 10 Race: OCR Girls Junior Ambassador Programme 12 Footwear: Speedcross 4 GTX WIN WIN WIN 13 Footwear: Review Salomon XA Enduro 14 Race: Training An insight into Royal Marine training 16 Race: Performance Sharing the experience 18 Race: Ram Run Why and how we do it 20 Health: Nutrition The weight loss race 22 Race: Year Planner Get organised 25 Race: Mud I don’t do mud! 26 Health: Supplements Do they make a difference? 28 Health: Recipe Speedy winter warmer 30 Health: Grief Finding inner strength 33 Race: Equipment On a desert island... 34 Health: Injury Shoulders 37 Race: Tips Faster 5K and beyond 38 Race: Review My first Tough Mudder 41 Health: Training Plank Challenge 42 Race: Have you ever... 43 Race: Schedule Key Race Dates issue 7 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. Photo: Judgement Day RACE TEAM