The partners listed on this page are individuals I've encountered over the years who have supported me in my adventures. I don't receive any money or discounts for sharing their information, except for being able to leave my backpack at their vendor tent during a race or bumming coffee if they have it. I genuinely value their contribution to a sport I love, so I'm sharing their details with you. In some instances, they've generously provided discount codes, allowing you to save a bit as well!
For over a decade, the OCR Kings YouTube channel has been serving up pints of tips and training for the OCR community. Mack and Dahmer, with a Guinness in one hand and a finisher's medal in the other, dish out practical, no-nonsense advice to inspire anyone daring enough to tackle an OCR race. Their "Train Hard and Have Fun" mantra is a staple in the OCR world. Use discount code OCR-KINGS at checkout for 20% off your next Spartan Race. https://www.youtube.com/@OCRKings
Led by the one and only Rocco Castellano, Spartan Athlete Services is essential for Spartan Trifecta weekends. Rocco has developed top-tier training programs for the Cincinnati Reds, the Cincinnati Bengals, and Spartan founder Joe De Sena, among others. His tent at the Trifecta events offers ice tubs, saunas, massage guns, and other scientifically backed techniques to get you back on track faster than you can say "fuhgeddaboudit." With more than 40 years in the fitness industry, Rocco's pre- and post-race routines are sure to boost your performance—or at least make you look like a pro! He is currently offering an exclusive Trifecta Weekend season pass. Visit his website at https://premierathleteservices.com/spartan for more details.
Zack Henderson Strength is a leading figure in strength coaching, specializing in powerlifting and kettlebell training. I completed my initial Spartan Races with Zack and have been impressed by his customized training programs ever since. He has developed personalized plans for both my hypertrophy and race-specific strength training; I view lifting as crucial to my running routine as the miles I cover. His YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@ZackHenderson is essential viewing—believe me, you'll want to subscribe before you finish reading this!
Melissa Londry serves as the Race Director for The New River Trail Race in Fries, Virginia. This year, the race is scheduled for April 12, 2025, and it's an excellent choice for those exploring longer distances. The course is beautifully flat, meandering around the New River, and is both enjoyable and exceptionally well-organized. Melissa, a seasoned ultra-runner and a licensed professional counselor, incorporates her work with athletes into her practice at Body and Mindfully Healthy. Her Instagram and online presence are impactful and thought-provoking. You can get 20% off all distances for this race using discount code OCRKINGS20.
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My friend Heather Jacoby (featured in the thumbnail for this post) is an expert in wellness and an ultra runner who founded Pure Naturals in 2020. The company provides natural, non-toxic solutions to enhance performance and aid in body recovery. Among their extensive product line, my favorite is the Full Spectrum Topical Muscle Gel Roll-On – 1800 MG. This CBD gel significantly improves pre and post-workout recovery, and I use it all the time. Pure Naturals is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, but ships to athletes nationwide. I have two friends/colleagues who are brand ambassadors for this company. Philip Mintac (@mintictac), an elite Spartan podium competitor and ultra running champion, has a discount code, Mintac. Melissa (@themelissator) has a great fitness page on IG focusing on running and lifting; her discount code is Melissa.
Our friends at Sur offer a product called AltRed, which I use before every training session and race. AltRed functions by dilating blood vessels through increased nitric oxide levels. This is a significant improvement from the past when I would boil beets in the kitchen to make beet juice, which had similar but less effective results and left the kitchen looking like a crime scene. AltRed enhances blood circulation, delivering more oxygen and nutrients to your muscles, essential for optimal performance and endurance. It also helps maintain healthy blood pressure. Use the code SURF&F15 for 15% off and use this direct link https://sur.co/discount/SURF&F15
Conclusion
I'm no nutrition or training guru—just a regular guy who stumbled upon a few tricks that work. Dodging those shiny, too-good-to-be-true commercial products? Easier said than done! Luckily, I've teamed up with some folks whose products and services keep my head in the game. With 73 events on my calendar this year, there's no way I could juggle it all without the help of people I actually like and trust.
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