Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) pushes athletes to their limits as they race over, under, and across a variety of challenges. But as popular as these races have become, there are few resources available to help OCR competitors improve their performance. Training for Obstacle Course Racing: A Practical Guide for the Busy Athlete provides elite-level instruction for the non-professional athlete, from beginning to experienced racers. Topics covered in this book include:

• Selecting and maintaining equipment
• Techniques for conquering specific obstacles
• Developing a training plan
• Strength and conditioning
• Developing a sound and safe nutrition plan
• Common injuries and injury prevention
• Preparing for competitions

Most OCR athletes must be able to effectively balance strength and conditioning workouts, obstacle training, family, work, and recovery. This book is designed for just that purpose, helping athletes develop programs for their specific needs, whether training for health and wellness or winning the race.

About the Author

Will Peveler, PhD, is professor of exercise science at Liberty University. His teaching areas are exercise physiology, biomechanics, and strength and conditioning at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He has also taught many activity classes throughout his career, including running, resistance training, mountain biking, and MMA. Peveler has raced mountain bikes, road bikes, running, and triathlons since 1995 and holds a black belt in Ketsugo-Ryu. He has coached cycling, triathlon, and martial arts. In addition, Peveler conducts physiological testing out of Liberty's Human Performance Laboratory for local endurance athletes and fighters. Peveler is the author of The Complete Book of Road Cycling and Racing and Triathlon Training Fundamentals.

Book Information
ISBN 9781538139585
Author Will Peveler
Format Hardback
Page Count 214
Imprint Rowman & Littlefield
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Weight(grams) 463g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 162mm * 20mm