A newer face on the OCR block, this rising young athlete is quickly becoming a top Spartan Elite. Dedication, consistency and a wit to match, Joy Rykhus is showing what solid work looks like on the climb to the top. With plans to keep moving up the elite ranks, her new year will be something more than just to sit back and watch unfold nicely. An Open Start... I started … [Read more...] about An Open Journey…to Elite: Joy Rykhus
More Than A Pretty Name…OCR Athlete Feature: Marie Sweet
A relative new comer to OCR, this SoCal athlete is quickly becoming a top grind queen. With brains, beauty and badass skills, Marie Sweet is more than just a pretty name...she's definitely one to keep on your OCR radar for sure. Love At First Race... I got into OCR almost a year ago now, and have raced 12 times since then. I guess you could say it was love at first race! I … [Read more...] about More Than A Pretty Name…OCR Athlete Feature: Marie Sweet
The Best Yet To Come: Ryan Roanhorse
Although among the younger ranks of elite Spartan Racers, for 23 year-old Ryan Roanhorse only OCR blue sky lies ahead. With a relatively short athletic background, he has been running and racing consistently for the past three years. Growing up in Gallup, NM and attending a relatively small school, options for organized sports were limited. Regardless, with the best yet to come … [Read more...] about The Best Yet To Come: Ryan Roanhorse
Laura Crabtree: A New Path To Follow
For Laura Crabtree, OCR has become a path of transformation and change. This 26-year old Spartan Regionals qualifier discovered the positive, personal development power of OCR relative recently. However, she has dedicated the full force of her being to meeting whatever it throws her way. Consistency, motivation and determination has proven that this Spartan woman is a force … [Read more...] about Laura Crabtree: A New Path To Follow
Rachel Munoz: Not Done Yet…
Competing in OCR has become a non-stop journey for Rachel Munoz - the Red Lip Spartan. Starting with just a couple small mud runs, she soon threw herself wholeheartedly into the challenging and empowering world of OCR. Earning multiple Spartan Trifectas and currently competing as a top Spartan Age Group racer, Rachel isn't ready to stop any time soon. Getting My Feet … [Read more...] about Rachel Munoz: Not Done Yet…
