This week’s guest is Faye Stenning, a strength coach and former Spartan Pro with a bronze medal from the Spartan World Championships. She shares five essential tips for excelling in obstacle course racing. Faye emphasizes the importance of a structured off-season and innovative training techniques for uphill racing, even without natural terrains. She also discusses mastering mobility, threshold training, and adapting to environmental challenges, providing practical strategies for improving grip strength and overall performance in OCR.

Faye Stenning, an OCR Champion known for her grip training expertise, joins Olympian Jess O’Connell and seasoned climber Kevin Line, the creator of the Porta-Hang grip training device. They delve into the vital role grip strength plays in OCR success. Faye shares her grip training techniques and the benefits of bouldering. They discuss the synergy between rock climbing and OCR, highlighting practical exercises to enhance performance. Their insights into adaptable training methods and the innovative Porta-Hang offer valuable takeaways for athletes at all levels.