Battling my demons: Learning to ignore the numbersThere was a dramatic rise in the number and quality of online articles pertaining to OCR in 2015. The sporby (sport + hobby) continued to grow and with it came a number of stories, controversies, and inspirations. Below is a list of articles that people within the OCR community feel are a must-read. Note that this does not necessarily equate to most popular or best, but rather a diverse, year-end collection. A handful of these are editor selections, but most of them were nominated by readers/racers across the world. NUMEROUS outstanding articles did not make it on here, but there are limits to everything – including this list. The articles below are enlightening, informative, controversial, heart-warming, inspiring, funny, thought-provoking, or some other adjective describing something you might like to read. You don’t necessarily have to agree with every post. I don’t. Not every post is for every reader, but there is something for everyone; from newbies to veterans, males to females, and weekend warriors to elites. Do not try to interpret the order in which they are listed. It was random. Enjoy!
MythBusters: OCR Edition, The Runner’s Course
Mud Run Guide: Brakken Kraker
Why the World’s Toughest Mudder Community is the Best in OCR
Mud Run Guide: Matty Gregg
The Death of Obstacle Course Racing
Inov-8: David Hellard
Sassy Cats – The Fitness Addition
Blue Highways: McCauley Kraker
The “Sport” of OCR: What is Obstacle Racing? (Part 1 of 3)
Race Sherpa OCR: Tim Sinnett
An Open Letter to Amelia Boone
Obstacle Racing Media: Keith Allen
We Need to Lighten Up a Bit
OCR Europe: Francesca Chiorando Meredith
The 7-Step Plan to Financial Success in OCR
Obstacle Racing Media: McCauley Kraker
The Good in Everyone
On My Way To Sparta: Jeff Cain
The 50 Most Inspirational WOMEN in Obstacle Racing
SOLO: Ekaterina
State of the Industry
Obstacle Racing Media: Matt B. Davis
The Dark Side of OCR: When Hobby Turns Obsession
Dirt In Your Skirt: Margaret Schlachter
United We Stand, Divided We Fall: The OCR Paradox
Muddy Mommy: Holly Joy Berkey
Jesse Bruce Honored as the For Those Who Would OCR Humanitarian of 2015
Mud Run Guide: Margaret Schlacther
A Spartan’s Guide to Going Home for the Holidays
Obstacle Racing Media: Dave Kalal
Community, Fringe Sports, Acquaintanceship Density, and OCR: What the Heck?!
Mud Run Guide: Jeff Cain
Lessons Still Not Learned: Why people don’t really care what you think
The Truth is…There is No Box: John Wall
Spartan Race TV Show: A Response to a Response
Mud Run Guide: Evan Perperis
Get Out of the Gym and Become a Better Obstacle Racer
Mudgear: Kevin LaPlatney
Battling my demons: Learning to ignore the numbers
Muddy Mommy: Holly Joy Berkey
There’s Something in the Water
Obstacle Race Magazine: Chris Boardman
Transformation Tuesday
American Heavyweight
Cramp 101
Obstacle Race Magazine: Carl Wibberly
Why are obstacle races so effing expensive?
Garfield Griffiths
In case you want a historical perspective or are just plain curious, here are the must-read articles from 2012, 2013, and 2014.
On My Way To Sparta 
Thanks for collating these. Must bookmark them for later.