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Doing Business in Columbia. Meetings Financial Reports More Services Participants should plan to get muddy; wear clothes and shoes that are OK to get really muddy shirt and shoes are required — NO flip flops please. No duct tape please. We strongly suggest you pick up your packet of event materials on Friday, June 29, There will be a spectator loop so you can take pictures on the course, please stay inside your marked boundary. Adults parents and spectators are NOT allowed on the obstacles. A first aid tent will be available if needed. Bring a few dollars to grab a Kona ice! A parent or guardian is to remain at the event area, please do NOT drop your children off for the event.

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Click on that box and sign in using your email address and password. This comprehensive course prepares you to help athletes conquer the demands of obstacle course racing. From grip strength to balance, the exercises and workouts address the unique challenges of this popular sport.

A course for strength and conditioning professionals, personal trainers, athletic trainers, fitness instructors, and other certified professionals.

David Magida is the founder of Elevate Interval Fitness, which provides group classes focusing on high-intensity interval training. Magida is certified as a group fitness instructor with the American Council on Exercise and has spent years teaching obstacle race training classes.

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Magida has been racing OCR since In only his second race he reached the podium for the first time and realized he had found his calling. That day Magida realigned his focus from training for road running and triathlon races to training for OCR.

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Over the next two years, Magida ranked in the top 10 nationally in the Spartan Race Points Series finishing ninth in and fifth in as well as other race-ranking systems. He was one of the first 10 men in the United States to receive professional status. With 17 podium finishes and 7 victories in Spartan races during his career and more than 30 podium finishes in OCR events, including more than a dozen victories, Magida has consistently proven himself to be a threat every time he steps up to the line. Melissa Rodriguez is a fitness trainer, industry analyst, and obstacle racing enthusiast.

She has held a personal training certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine since and a certified strength and conditioning specialist designation from the National Strength and Conditioning Association since Although she trains clients with a range of fitness levels and athletic goals, she has a passion for coaching beginners. Since then, she has maintained a blog on her website, MyExerciseCoach. She also maintains ObstacleRaceWorld. Rodriguez is the author of the book 12 Weeks.

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Get the latest news, special offers, and updates on authors and products. Please Sign In or Create an Account. Social Studies in Sport and Physical Activity. Athletic Training, Therapy, and Rehabilitation. Human Kinetics has moved! Please check out our new stores: Course components are delivered as online products: The Essentials of Obstacle Race Training e-book Study guide Continuing education exam Obstacle course racing is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States in recent years and has gained in popularity around the world.

With challenges such as scaling walls, crawling through mud, climbing ropes, and sprinting across rugged terrain, the sport is grueling and demanding. But for those who prepare, train, and know what to expect, it is also intensely satisfying. Based on the book Essentials of Obstacle Race Training by David Magida and Melissa Rodriguez, this in-depth course breaks down the events, obstacles, common difficulties, and strategies for negotiating all challenges.

Most important, it presents the tools to prepare athletes—physically and mentally—for the unforgettable adventure that awaits. The Obstacle Race Training course presents 80 of the most effective exercises for grip strength, mobility, balance, power, strength, and endurance as well as 30 ready-to-use workouts. Learning Objectives At the completion of this course, you will be able to do the following: Discuss the risk factors of obstacle racing and the training strategies employed to minimize these risks.

Explain how obstacle racing benefits physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Identify the energy systems used in obstacle racing and the role each system plays in racing success. List appropriate gear and discuss gear selection for a positive obstacle racing experience. Describe the strategies for effective fueling of the body before, during, and after the race.

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Differentiate between exercises and exercise training programs designed for the development of strength, power, endurance, mobility, and balance. Design a safe and effective obstacle race training program. List the key factors involved in selecting the appropriate obstacle race. Discuss the value of mental toughness and strategies to increase mental toughness to increase race readiness.