Mud Run Guide Gear Reviews,
Race Reviews, Op-Eds and News
Our athletes regularly appear in a gear reviews and race reviews from
other brands. Below is a sampling of some of those online articles.
Name and link for the article provided as well as which Pro Team
athlete or athletes appear in each.
Gear Reviews
2023
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2020
Gear Review: RockSauce Fire and Ice Amy Pajcic, Evan Perperis, Randi Lackey
Gear Review: HYLETE Apex Light Compression Shorts Evan Perperis, Ashton Abraham
Gear Review: HYLETE Prime Polo Shirt Evan Perperis
Six OCR Presents For “Your Family”(…That Are Really Presents For Yourself) Evan Perperis, Randi Lackey
Gear Review: MudGear Ruck Socks Evan Perperis
Gear Review: HYLETE Rep Shorts Evan Perperis
Tactical Vest as a Weight Vest? Evan Perperis
Gear Review: Squirrel’s Nut Butter Ashley Samples, Evan Perperis
Gear Review: HYLETE Verge II Shorts Doug Snyder, Evan PerperisGear Review: Atomik Liquid Chalk Evan Perperis, Jenny OverstreetGear Review: HYLETE Helix II Shorts Doug Snyder, Evan Perperis
HYLETE Liner Tech Hoodie Review Ashley SamplesUltra-OCR Man Now On Audiobook Evan PerperisGear Review: VJ Shoes XTRM Doug Snyder, Evan Perperis, Jenny OverstreetVJ iRock 3 Shoe Review Amy Pajcic
Gear Review: HYLETE Ion Pants Evan Perperis
Gear Review: MudGear Lifestyle T-Shirts Evan Perperis
Gear Review: Atomik Ninja Hangboard Jenny Overstreet, Evan Perperis
Gear Review: ORORO Heated Vest Evan Perperis
Gear Review: Rapid Reboot System Randi Lackey, Jay Flores
Gear Review: ORORO Heated Jacket Evan Perperis
Gear Review: Compex Fixx 1.0 Massage Gun Evan Perperis, Amy Pajcic
OCR America 2: The Gear Evan Perperis, Amy Pajcic
2019
Gear Review: SPIbelt Randi Lackey, Evan Perperis
Gear Review: Compex Wireless Evan Perperis Represent with AKUMA Ashley Samples, Evan PerperisGear Review: BleggMits 2.0 Evan PerperisWorld’s Toughest Mudder Podium Gear Choices Evan Perperis
2018
Montem Sneaky Snuggler Blanket: Evan Perperis
Harbinger Weight Vest: Randi Lackey
OOFOS OOmg Shoes: Lisa Nondorf, Jay Flores, Amy Pajcic
Elite Ops Energy Strips: Evan Perperis, Doug Snyder
MudGear: More Than Just Socks: Ashley Samples, Randi Lackey, Amy Pajcic, Jay Flores, Evan Perperis
Atomik Rig Grips: Ashley Samples, Evan Perperis, Randi Lackey
Hyper Elite Weight Vest: Evan Perperis
OOFOS Recovery Footwear: Ashley Samples, Lisa Nondorf, Evan Perperis
Xero Terraflex Trail/OCR Shoes: Evan Perperis
Frogskins Accessories: Gloves, Hats and Hood: Evan Perperis
Merrell Trail (OCR) Shoe Line: Jay Flores, Evan Perperis
Frogskins Tops and Bottoms: Evan Perperis
2017
Hylete’s 6 in 1 Backpack: 40 L vs. 60 L: Evan Perperis
Hylete Icon XL Convertible Backpack: Ashley Samples, Nathan Palmer
Marena Sport Partners with Conquer The Gauntlet: Randi Lackey, Ashley Samples, Evan Perperis
Sinergy Sports Products: Evan Perperis
2016
Neptune Thermoregulation System: Evan Perperis
dryrobe: Evan Perperis
Bodyhacker: Evan Perperis
Road ID: Evan Perperis
2015
Fitbit Surge: Evan Perperis
Race Reviews
2023
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2020
Permanent Facility Spotlight: Newbsanity’s Extreme Ravine Evan Perperis
Kimberly’s 24 Hour Ultra-Mudder Evan Perperis, Scott Wierzycki
Race Review: KC Timber Challenge’s XTC Jenny Overstreet, Evan PerperisFreedom Reigns at Conquer The Gauntlet Ashton Abraham, Scott Wierzycki, Randi Lackey, Doug Snyder, Jenny OverstreetBlind Man Running: Review and Future Events Evan Perperis, Doug SnyderRunning OCR With My Five Year Old Evan PerperisRace Review: Family Timber Challenge Evan Perperis
Kansas’ First Post-Quarantine OCR: Wild Women’s Timber Challenge Jenny Overstreet
200 miles of OCR America 2: Event Recap Evan Perperis, Amy Pajcic, Michelle Warnky
2019
Race Review: Spring Hammer Race Zumbo Falls Scott Wierzycki, Evan Perperis
Race Review: Warrior Dash Kansas City Evan Perperis
Race Review: Hannibal Race Kuwait Evan PerperisKC Timber Challenge Yeti 5k Race Review Evan Perperis
2018
2018's World's Toughest Mudder Results: Evan Perperis
The Hammer Race: Evan Perperis
Extreme Timber Challenge: Evan Perperis
48 Hours of Endure The Gauntlet Summary: Doug Snyder, Evan Perperis
Warrior Rush (5k, 6 hr, 24 hr): Evan Perperis
Warrior Dash Minnesota: Evan Perperis
Green Beret Challenge: Operator St. Louis: Evan Perperis
Dirt Runner’s Final OCR Events in Marseilles, IL: Evan Perperis
2017
US OCR Championships: Matt Willis
Hannibal Race (Lebanon): Evan Perperis
True Grit Enduro 24: Evan Perperis
Warrior Dash TN: Evan Perperis
Savage Race Georgia (Spring): Jay Flores, Evan Perperis
2016
CTG-XTC: Evan Perperis, Jay Flores
Hardcore Mudd Run: Evan Perperis
BattleFrog Chicago: Evan Perperis
BattleFrog Kansas City: Evan Perperis
BattleFrog Charlotte: Amy Pajcic, Evan Perperis
Conquer The Gauntlet Wichita: Randi Lackey, Evan Perperis
BattleFrog Nashville: Amy Pajcic, Evan Perperis
Hannibal Race- Awkar, Lebanon: Evan Perperis
2015
Hannibal Race- Lebanon: Evan Perperis
Conquer The Gauntlet Wichita: Evan Perperis, Randi Lackey
Tough Mudder KY: Evan Perperis
Warrior Dash IL: Evan Perperis
News and Op-Eds
2023
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2020Seven Presents for the OCR Athlete with Too Much Stuff Doug Snyder, Ashton Abraham, Randi Lackey, Evan Perperis, Amy Pajcic
MAGIC! OCR Pro and Children’s Author Amy Pajcic Amy Pajcic
Jay Flores is “Changing The Game”Jay Flores, Michelle Warnky
Movie Review: My First Marathon Amy Pajcic, Evan Perperis
CTG Pro Team OCR Workouts To Go Randi Lackey, Evan Perperis, Michelle Warnky
8 Days of Ultra-OCR for Charity: OCR America 2 Evan Perperis, Nathan Palmer, Michelle Warnky
Doubling Down in the Midwest Jenny Overstreet, Randi Lackey, Doug Snyder
OCR Documentaries to Keep You Motivated Amy Pajcic, Evan Perperis
OCR in Drag Evan Perperis
Supporting Brands During 2020 Evan Perperis
OCR-COVID Friendly Gym Precautions Randi Lackey, Evan Perperis
Conquer Youth Giveback Program Evan Perperis
Stoke Shed: The Future of OCR Video? Michelle Warnky, Evan Perperis, Amy Pajcic, Randi Lackey, Doug Snyder
8 Day of Winter OCR America 2 Lessons Learned Amy Pajcic, Evan Perperis, Michelle Warnky
2020 Conquer The Gauntlet Pro Team Announced All athletes
2019
Win a FREE Trip to Hannibal Race Kuwait!!! Evan Perperis
OpEd: Write Locally and Grow the Sport: Evan Perperis
What can we learn about OCR from Fortnite? Ashley Samples
Op Ed: Are Pros Doing Enough for the Sport? Amy Pajcic, Evan Perperis
Conquering The Gauntlet Goes Digital Ashley Samples, Evan Perperis
Ultra-OCR Prize Money: Why Ultra-OCR is Different from Other Ultra-Sports Evan Perperis
Ultra-OCR Man: New OCR Book for Charity Evan Perperis
Mud Run Guide’s Ultra-OCR Bible Goes Digital Evan Perperis, Amy Pajcic OCRmill 24: Lessons You Can Apply to Your Own Training Evan Perperis, Randi LackeyOCRmill 24 Recap: 24 hours of Treadmill OCR Nathan Palmer, Evan Perperis, Randi Lackey
OCRmill Goes Nationwide and Personal Randi Lackey
2019 Conquer the Gauntlet Pro Team All athletes
Conquer The Gauntlet Pro Team Takeover & OCRmill 24 Evan Perperis, Randi Lackey
2018
How a DNF Change My Life: A Perspective on World's Toughest Mudder: Evan Perperis
Training Tuesday: Get Your Team RockTape Certified: Randi Lackey, Evan Perperis, Ashley Samples
InsideTracker: Evan Perperis
So You Lost Your Band, Now What?: Ashley Samples, Evan Perperis
Preparing for 48 Hours of OCR: Mental Strength: Evan Perperis
Preparing for 48 Hours of OCR: Physical Strength: Evan Perperis
Five Things We Can Learn About OCR from 2018’s Boston Marathon: Randi Lackey, Amy Pajcic
Endure The Gauntlet: 48 Hours of OCR: Evan Perperis
2018 Conquer The Gauntlet Pro Team: All Athletes
2017
Ultra-OCR Grand Slam Lessons Learned: Evan Perperis
Success of Military Vets at World’s Toughest Mudder: Evan Perperis
Last Minute OCR Themed Halloween Costumes: Amy Pajcic, Ashley Samples, Evan Perperis
Breaking the Mold with Conquer The Gauntlet: Randi Lackey, Evan Perperis
Post-Race Cleanup with No Hotel: Ashley Samples
Family First at Conquer The Gauntlet: Ashley Samples, Jay Flores, Evan Perperis
Five Ways Toughest Mudder Will Change World’s Toughest Mudder: Evan Perperis
OCR Training with an Unlimited Budget: The People: Ashley Samples
Ultra-OCR Grand Slam: Evan Perperis
Five Weird Things That Are Normal for OCR Athletes: Evan Perperis
My Solution to World Championships Overseas: Randi Lackey
2016
CTG Virtual Training Event: Amy Pajcic, Evan Perperis
Conquer Fitness Opening Soon: Evan Perperis
Are we Ready for the Catastrophic Success of World’s Toughest Mudder?: Evan Perperis
The Best North American Race Series for Improving for OCRWC Is…: Evan Perperis
Bring Back Warrior Dash World Championships: Ashley Samples, Evan Perperis
Are We Pushing Too Hard: The Elites and The Competitive: Ashley Samples
Strength& Speed’s OCR America Summary: Evan Perperis
BFX: A New Home for Multi-Lap Legionnaires?: Evan Perperis
Unhealthy Obsession or Dedicated Athlete?: Evan Perperis
The Next Level: The Obstacle Rating System: Evan Perperis
Going to the Xtreme Part 2: Do I Need to Shave my Body?: Evan Perperis
Identifying an OCR Athlete in the Wild: Part 2: Ashley Samples
Identifying an OCR Athlete in the Wild: Part 1: Randi Lackey, Ashley Samples, Evan Perperis
Should OCR Athletes Care How Much They Can Lift?: Randi Lackey
Fugitive Run Gets Caught: Evan Perperis
2015
Spartan Race TV Show: A Response to a Response: Evan Perperis
Multi-Lap Legionnaires: Evan Perperis
Doubling Down: Preparing and Performing at Back to Back Races: Evan Perperis
Tough Mudder: Fear of…: Evan Perperis
How to Look Good in OCR Photos: Evan Perperis
Facility Spotlights
2020
Obstacle Course Racing Home Gyms Amy Pajcic, Evan Perperis, Ashley Samples, Doug Snyder, Lisa Nondorf, Jenny Overstreet
Gym Review: ROKC Evan Perperis, Jenny Overstreet
2018
Permanent OCR Facility Spotlight: The Battlegrounds: Evan Perperis
Permanent OCR Facility Spotlight: Shale Hill: Evan Perperis
Permanent OCR Facility Spotlight: Dirt Runner: Evan Perperis
