Rich Ryan

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Running, Performance Coaching, Nutrition

Rich is a running and obstacle course race (OCR) coach with a focus on performance and nutrition. He is the founder of Reinforced Running and works with all levels of athlete from first-time marathoners to podium level contenders. Rich’s background in endurance and strength and conditioning inspires his coaching methods to build a well-rounded athlete. Rich boasts certifications from NASM, CrossFit Level 1, CrossFit Endurance, USATF Level 1, PN1, and competes at the elite level in OCR.

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Build an Effective Obstacle Course Training Plan

There are three crucial elements when training for OCR: running, compound lifts, and grip training. These common threads will be present in all phases of your training.