Epic Race Training

08/05/2026

Rich Borgatti Jr has spent more than a decade helping athletes prepare for obstacle course races, endurance events, and physical challenges. He is the founder of Epic Race Training and the author of Epic Training: A Comprehensive Guide to Obstacle Course Race Training.

Rich has coached athletes ranging from first-time racers to elite competitors and has helped shape OCR coaching education through his work as a USAOCR Certification Developer and Instructor.

His coaching philosophy is simple: Fitness should prepare you for adventure.

01/12/2026

Having trouble with your fitness resolution already? Maybe you did t know how to start or what to do? I wrote a bodyweight program just for that!

Bodyweight strength, conditioning, and skill training that’s accessible and challenging for athletes of any level or background

09/06/2025

I will be hiking the Harvard stadium stairs tomorrow (Sunday 9/7) around 9:45/10am -ish

Come join in the type 2 fun with me!

08/30/2025

08/30/2025

Fall is here and that means the Fenway Spartan Stadion race is just over 2 months away (Nov 8-9)! Get ready with my online 8 week Stadion prep program! It has Strength, conditioning and skill work for obstacles.
https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/program/borgatti-program-1735252058?attrib=477723-web

3 workouts a week consisting of strength, conditioning, and skill training that’s accessible and challenging for athletes of any level or background.

06/25/2025

Unlock your potential as an OCR athlete with our latest guide on electrolyte management! Are you fueling your body correctly for peak performance? It’s time to find out! Read more here: https://wix.to/FKNQJqR

Electrolytes, especially sodium, help regulate fluid balance, nerve signaling, and muscle function. Without enough, you risk cramps, nausea, fatigue, and even DNF’ing your race. Water alone won't cut it, especially at high effort levels in hot or mountainous environments.

06/20/2025

🏃‍♂️💪 Ready to take your OCR performance to the next level? Check out our latest blog post, "Part 2: Fuel Like a Pro: Nutrition Plans for Sprint, Super & Beast Races". Nutrition and hydration strategies that will optimize your performance. Don't miss out! https://wix.to/588EEBG

(Read Part 1)Fueling and hydration are just as important to your success on race day as your training. In fact, even the most physically prepared athletes can fall apart on course if they don’t manage their energy and electrolytes. I’ve seen it many times ,especially on mountain courses where el...

06/19/2025

In 2012, during a Spartan Race, I learned the hard way about the importance of nutrition on the go. Discover the best nutrition strategies to power through your OCR races without hitting the wall! Read more: https://wix.to/0sh12RP

In 2012, I found myself on my back in the dirt during a Spartan Race in Vermont. My legs were cramped; I was under-fueled, under-hydrated, and overwhelmed. What was supposed to be a victory lap of my fitness ended up as a survival story. But that moment shaped everything I now teach about fueling fo...

04/27/2025

A version of a Full Body Dynamic Warmup we use in our online programs.


OCR Training Book:
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04/25/2025

The Kettlebell bent over row is a great gym and at home exercise movement.
The height of the kettlebell really helps you get the proper setup with out going too low to the ground.

You an brace on your lead knee or place your hand on a bench or box. Focus on pulling with your upper back muscles. The elbow should pass the body and your hand should touch your chest at the top of the movement.



OCR Training Book:
👉 Epic Training: https://www.epicracetraining.com/book
Read My Articles:
👉 https://www.epicracetraining.com/blog
Stay connected with me:
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👉Website: https://www.epicracetraining.com/