When you think OCR, you think Tough Mudder. Tough Mudder is the biggest OCR event around so we enlisted the help of EtchRock Challenger Ben Pollard to give us a first hand…

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To kick off our World’s Greatest Challengers series we take a look at Mike Libecki. Mike is the living definition of what we at EtchRock would call a ‘Challenger’. Some may describe…

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Last week was the first of the Battle of the Trenches obstacle course races that are due to take place this year. As much as I would have loved to take part…

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“If you think you can, or if you think you can’t, you’re right. Your ATTITUDE determines your results.” This quote couldn’t be more true when it comes to preparing for a challenge….

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Obstacle course racing (OCR) has become increasingly popular over the last few years. Participants get physically and mentally tested as they make their way through the course of both man made and…

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Working at EtchRock has really opened my eyes in terms of what it means to challenge yourself. On a daily basis I see stories of people pushing their bodies to the limits…

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Earlier this month we took a look at some tips for first time marathon runners. Today, we look at a couple key items that you may want to take with you on…

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Challenges are on the rise, participation in fitness is up and people are getting up off their butts and daring to push themselves to the limits. But why? What is the driving…

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Crossfit has become one of the biggest fitness crazes over the past couple of years, although views dramatically vary on its benefits. I have met many people that absolutely swear by it;…

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  Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) has become increasingly popular all over the world. It allows both experienced and beginner athletes to test their fitness levels against man made and natural obstacles that…

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