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13 Tips for Your First Mud Run To Keep You Injury Free

The Ultimate Guide – What to Wear For Tough Mudder or Any OCR - As for your clothes, you need to pick something that will last and survive its time in the trenches. Perhaps this is a little dramatic but in reality, any Tough Mudder, Spartan Race or OCR you are going to be covered in mud, from head to toe.

<img width="712" height="400" src="https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/The-Ultimate-Guide-–-What-to-Wear-For-Tough-Mudder-or-Any-OCR-1.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload lazyload" alt="The Ultimate Guide – What to Wear For Tough Mudder or Any OCR - As for your clothes, you need to pick something that will last and survive its time in the trenches. Perhaps this is a little dramatic but in reality, any Tough Mudder, Spartan Race or OCR you are going to be covered in mud, from head to toe." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/The-Ultimate-Guide-–-What-to-Wear-For-Tough-Mudder-or-Any-OCR-1.jpg 712w, https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/The-Ultimate-Guide-–-What-to-Wear-For-Tough-Mudder-or-Any-OCR-1-300x169.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px" />

The Ultimate Guide – What to Wear For Tough Mudder or Any OCR

Spartan Race vs. Tough Mudder vs. Warrior Dash – we detail the differences between these very popular races

<img width="712" height="400" src="https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Spartan-Race-vs.-Tough-Mudder-vs.-Warrior-Dash-–-What’s-the-Difference.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload lazyload" alt="Spartan Race vs. Tough Mudder vs. Warrior Dash – we detail the differences between these very popular races" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Spartan-Race-vs.-Tough-Mudder-vs.-Warrior-Dash-–-What’s-the-Difference.jpg 712w, https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Spartan-Race-vs.-Tough-Mudder-vs.-Warrior-Dash-–-What’s-the-Difference-300x169.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px" />

Spartan Race vs. Tough Mudder vs. Warrior Dash – What’s the Difference?

Mud Run Gear including Tough Mudders, Warrior Dash, and More!

When entering a Spartan race or Tough Mudder, a watch can be significant for you to determine when you are pushing your limits or if you are losing time. But considering how many features these devices, how can you be sure you have the right one? Here are the 3 best watches for a Spartan Race or Tough Mudder.

<img width="1280" height="960" src="https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/The-3-Best-Watches-for-a-Spartan-Race-or-Tough-Mudder.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload lazyload" alt="When entering a Spartan race or Tough Mudder, a watch can be significant for you to determine when you are pushing your limits or if you are losing time. But considering how many features these devices, how can you be sure you have the right one? Here are the 3 best watches for a Spartan Race or Tough Mudder." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/The-3-Best-Watches-for-a-Spartan-Race-or-Tough-Mudder.jpg 1280w, https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/The-3-Best-Watches-for-a-Spartan-Race-or-Tough-Mudder-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/The-3-Best-Watches-for-a-Spartan-Race-or-Tough-Mudder-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/The-3-Best-Watches-for-a-Spartan-Race-or-Tough-Mudder-1024x768.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" />

3 Best Watches for a Spartan Race or Tough Mudder

Here are 5 Tips on Using a GoPro for a Spartan Race or Tough Mudder. The important thing to remember is that the GoPro should be a tool or ignorable decision for your run, not something that weighs you down and takes up precious time.

<img width="2560" height="1440" src="https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/GoPro-1.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload lazyload" alt="Here are 5 Tips on Using a GoPro for a Spartan Race or Tough Mudder. The important thing to remember is that the GoPro should be a tool or ignorable decision for your run, not something that weighs you down and takes up precious time." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/GoPro-1.jpg 2560w, https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/GoPro-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/GoPro-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/GoPro-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" />

5 Tips on Using a GoPro for a Spartan Race or Tough Mudder

This article will review and compare the CamelBak Dart vs the CamelBak HydroBak hydration pack. Read on to find out which of the two is ideal for your unique running needs.

<img width="940" height="788" src="https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/CamelBak-Dart-vs.-HydroBak-What-Are-the-Differences.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload lazyload" alt="This article will review and compare the CamelBak Dart vs the CamelBak HydroBak hydration pack. Read on to find out which of the two is ideal for your unique running needs." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/CamelBak-Dart-vs.-HydroBak-What-Are-the-Differences.png 940w, https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/CamelBak-Dart-vs.-HydroBak-What-Are-the-Differences-300x251.png 300w, https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/CamelBak-Dart-vs.-HydroBak-What-Are-the-Differences-768x644.png 768w, https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/CamelBak-Dart-vs.-HydroBak-What-Are-the-Differences-358x300.png 358w" sizes="(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px" />

CamelBak Dart vs. Hydrobak (Differences Explained)

The 5 Best Tough Mudder Knee Pads

<img width="2560" height="1340" src="https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/The-5-Best-Tough-Mudder-Knee-Pads.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload lazyload" alt="The 5 Best Tough Mudder Knee Pads" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/The-5-Best-Tough-Mudder-Knee-Pads.jpg 2560w, https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/The-5-Best-Tough-Mudder-Knee-Pads-300x157.jpg 300w, https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/The-5-Best-Tough-Mudder-Knee-Pads-768x402.jpg 768w, https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/The-5-Best-Tough-Mudder-Knee-Pads-1024x536.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" />

5 Best Tough Mudder Knee Pads (Mud Runs/Spartan Races)

Choosing what shorts you wear for a Tough Mudder can make for a good or horrible experience. We break down the 5 Best Shorts for Tough Mudder or Mud Runs.

<img src="https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/The-5-Best-Shorts-for-Tough-Mudder-or-Mud-Runs.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload lazyload" alt="Choosing what shorts you wear for a Tough Mudder can make for a good or horrible experience. We break down the 5 Best Shorts for Tough Mudder or Mud Runs." decoding="async" loading="lazy" />

The 5 Best Shorts for Tough Mudder, Spartan Race or Mud Runs

You’re all prepped for your Tough Mudder or Spartan Race. You have your shoes, shorts, shirt, and watch. But do you have special underwear?. Here are the 6 Best Underwear for a Tough Mudder or Spartan Race

<img width="1080" height="717" src="https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Tough-Mudder_Spartan-Underwear.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload lazyload" alt="You’re all prepped for your Tough Mudder or Spartan Race. You have your shoes, shorts, shirt, and watch. But do you have special underwear?. Here are the 6 Best Underwear for a Tough Mudder or Spartan Race" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Tough-Mudder_Spartan-Underwear.jpg 1080w, https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Tough-Mudder_Spartan-Underwear-300x199.jpg 300w, https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Tough-Mudder_Spartan-Underwear-768x510.jpg 768w, https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Tough-Mudder_Spartan-Underwear-1024x680.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" />

6 Best Underwear for a Tough Mudder or Spartan Race

Obstacle races are a ton of fun. From the numerous things you need to jump, crawl and balance to get over. One essential item you will need as your participate is a hydration pack. We break down the 6 best Hydration packs for obstacle racing.

<img src="https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/The-6-Best-Hydration-Packs-for-Obstacle-Racing-1-1.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload lazyload" alt="Obstacle races are a ton of fun. From the numerous things you need to jump, crawl and balance to get over. One essential item you will need as your participate is a hydration pack. We break down the 6 best Hydration packs for obstacle racing." decoding="async" loading="lazy" />

6 Best Hydration Packs for Obstacle Racing

When preparing for a tough mudder or any obstacle course mud run socks should be among the top priority in preperation. Having a quality pair of socks on can keep your feet dry as you roll through the mud and dive into water and comfortable enough to have the occasional rock or mud slip inside your shoes. Here are the four best socks for tough mudder that are actually worth buying.

<img width="2560" height="1340" src="https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/How-to-Pick-the-Best-Socks-for-Tough-Mudder-Reviews-Top-Picks.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload lazyload" alt="When preparing for a tough mudder or any obstacle course mud run socks should be among the top priority in preperation. Having a quality pair of socks on can keep your feet dry as you roll through the mud and dive into water and comfortable enough to have the occasional rock or mud slip inside your shoes. Here are the four best socks for tough mudder that are actually worth buying." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/How-to-Pick-the-Best-Socks-for-Tough-Mudder-Reviews-Top-Picks.jpg 2560w, https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/How-to-Pick-the-Best-Socks-for-Tough-Mudder-Reviews-Top-Picks-300x157.jpg 300w, https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/How-to-Pick-the-Best-Socks-for-Tough-Mudder-Reviews-Top-Picks-768x402.jpg 768w, https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/How-to-Pick-the-Best-Socks-for-Tough-Mudder-Reviews-Top-Picks-1024x536.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" />

4 Best Socks for Tough Mudder/Spartan Race

When running obstacle races such as Tough Mudders and others, it can be a tough business for the hands. Here the 4 best mud run gloves that are actually worth It. And keep you protected.

<img width="2560" height="1340" src="https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/The-4-Best-Mud-Run-Gloves-That-Are-Actually-Worth-It.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload lazyload" alt="When running obstacle races such as Tough Mudders and others, it can be a tough business for the hands. Here the 4 best mud run gloves that are actually worth It. And keep you protected." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/The-4-Best-Mud-Run-Gloves-That-Are-Actually-Worth-It.jpg 2560w, https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/The-4-Best-Mud-Run-Gloves-That-Are-Actually-Worth-It-300x157.jpg 300w, https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/The-4-Best-Mud-Run-Gloves-That-Are-Actually-Worth-It-768x402.jpg 768w, https://www.trainfora5k.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/The-4-Best-Mud-Run-Gloves-That-Are-Actually-Worth-It-1024x536.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" />

4 Best Mud Run Gloves (Tough Mudder & Spartan Race)

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