Jerry Bair 
Sleep or gym? It’s 4:45 a.m. Your alarm goes off. That’s your signal to get up, feed the dog, and hit the gym before the kids have to get up for school. But as you roll over to shut off your alarm, you feel soreness in your shoulder from yesterday’s workout. Do you still get … Read more
According to a comprehensive study by the American Psychological Association, there is a significant correlation between social isolation and a multitude of health issues like depression, anxiety, and heart disease. This can be a big problem for busy dads who don’t have the time to prioritize their social life due to work and family responsibilities. … Read more
It’s hard enough to squeeze in a workout when you have a busy life, but now, with remote work and the kids being home on school vacation or sick days, it can sometimes seem impossible. But don’t fret! Here are some fitness tips for busy parents to help you make it happen. Remember, taking care … Read more
Busy parent here with a fun story… At the end of August (2023), I had nerve decompression surgery on my left foot, which temporarily put my obstacle course racing plans on hold. The purpose of the surgery: to eliminate pain from two adjacent neuromas in the ball of my foot. I had tried PT and … Read more
“Right now, in my mind, this is nothing but grip strength and focus.” -Joe Teti Grip strength is often overlooked by many when it comes to obstacle course racing, but this key element of fitness should never be underestimated. Your ability to grip and hold on during a race can make or break your performance … Read more
Ladies and gentlemen, whether you’re on the fence with OCR coaching or just hopped on for the ride, I’m proud to bring you my latest creation: It’s my 7-Step Checklist To Get The Most From Your OCR Coaching. About the checklist The 7-Step Checklist To Get The Most From Your OCR Coaching is the workbook … Read more
It was Marine Corps boot camp. Summer of 2002. Well before I even knew about obstacle course racing. The sun was blazing hot in MCRD San Diego and a twenty foot rope hung in front of me. I hadn’t climbed a rope prior to that so I made sure to pay close attention to the … Read more
Where do baboons go for a fun night out? The monkey bars… Ha. Gotta love a good dad joke… In all seriousness, though, monkey bars are fun for me. Not “night out” kind of fun, but for obstacle course racing, I love them. They are the OG of obstacles. Plus, they’re here to stay! If … Read more
If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do – you have to keep moving forward. -Martin Luther King Jr. If you’re into obstacle course racing, I’m sure you know that the bear crawl is more than a raw, primitive way to … Read more
“Spartans! What is your profession?” “Aroo! Aroo! Aroo!” It was at that moment that I realized I was meant to be at my Spartan race. Or maybe I was just engorged with adrenaline… Either way, I was motivated and happier than you could imagine! Then, when I finished the first of many Spartan races to … Read more