OCR Training and Race Day Prep in Bengaluru
From mud pits to the finish line, this is where we prove our discipline. See what it takes to conquer the Devil's Circuit and beyond.
The 15-foot summit at Devil's Circuit is a true test of speed and teamwork. It's a moment where all our explosive training pays off.
The net climb is a full-body challenge, testing your strength and coordination. Here you can see me and other racers navigating this classic Devil's Circuit obstacle.
Another angle of the net climb, showing the scale of the obstacle and the determination required to get to the top.
The Brain Freeze obstacle is a mental and physical shock. Plunging into ice water tests your resilience and ability to perform under extreme stress, a key part of OCR training.
Wading through thick, muddy water is a signature part of any OCR. It slows you down and tests your will to keep moving forward, no matter what.
Emerging from the muddy water obstacle at Devil's Circuit. This is where mental toughness becomes more important than physical strength.
Crawling is a fundamental skill in OCR. We train to move low and fast under fences and through tunnels, because every second counts on the course.
About this collection
When you are at an obstacle course race, your biggest enemy isn't the wall or the mud—it's your own grip failing when you are already exhausted. In our race prep, we simulate that exact fatigue by forcing you to perform technical movements like ring traverses or heavy carries immediately after a 3km run. It is uncomfortable, but it is the only way to ensure you do not freeze when it matters most.
Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) isn't just about cardio; it is a full-body breakdown and rebuild. At Athletes Revolution, we prepare you for the reality of race day, whether you are tackling the Devil’s Circuit or testing your limits at Wild Warrior.
Why standard gym training fails
You might be able to bench press your body weight, but that doesn't mean you can haul yourself over a 6-foot wall when your hands are caked in mud and your heart rate is maxed out. Our race prep focuses on functional strength—tyre flips, sledgehammer strikes, and sandbag carries—that mimics the unpredictable nature of an actual course.
The training reality
We don't live in a sterile environment. We train at Kanteerava Stadium for track work and Coles Park for outdoor conditioning. You will crawl through mud, jump walls, and handle ice-cold water dips because that is what race day demands. My sessions are designed to build your 'beast'—that mindset where you stop looking at the obstacle as a barrier and start seeing it as the next step to the finish line.
What we focus on
- Grip strength: The most common point of failure. We train your forearms until they burn so you don't drop off the monkey bars.
- Running economy: You need to run between obstacles without redlining. We build that baseline endurance.
- Mental toughness: That moment you want to quit? That is where the real training starts.
Nammalala ethai jayikave mudiyatho, adha... jayikirathuku muyarchi panromla (We try to win what's impossible). Join us, let’s make India proud—one run, one revolution at a time.
Shantha Murthy
I'm Shantha Murthy. I run, I lift, and I help people find the athlete inside them. If you are looking for a coach to help you get off the couch and onto the podium, let’s get to work.
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