The 6 Most Common OCR Race Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Years of analyzing race footage surface the same 6 mistakes:

1. Burning grip on the rope climb by climbing arms-only 2. Misjudging the burpee penalty rest (rest costs more time than the obstacle) 3. Carrying loads too low on the body 4. Sprinting flat sections instead of pacing for the obstacle ahead 5. Skipping fuel/water past the halfway mark 6. Improper footwear for the venue (terrain matters more than brand)

Each of these is fixable with deliberate practice — and Obstacle IQ flags 1, 3, and 4 automatically when you upload race footage.