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Welcome to the Sports Dietitians Australia factsheets! We encourage you to use the factsheets to further your understanding of these specific areas of sports nutrition but please note that the information they contain is general in nature. We all have different physical needs and attributes. This means that while there are general principles, the key to sports nutrition is that it is very individual in nature. For this reason, not all factsheets are publicly available and are accessible only to members. For support that is specific to your activity needs and health and stage of life requirements, please reach out to an Accredited Sports Dietitian.

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Obstacle Racing

Obstacle course racing was traditionally used as a means of physical and mental military training where participants complete gruelling feats such as wading through mud, sandbag carries, high ropes courses, and ice water swimming. Obstacle course events now incorporate social or 'weekend warrior' challenges as well as elite races on courses from 5km to half and full marathon distances.

About Obstacle Course Racing 

Obstacle course racing popularity has grown significantly throughout the past decade. Traditionally used as a means of preparing members of the military for the physical and mental challenges of battle, the history of obstacle course racing dates back to ancient Greek times. Now, thousands of ‘weekend warriors’ and professional racers alike take part in these events each year and it is purported to be one of the fastest growing new sp...

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