Heather Lopes-Schultz poses with her medallion after finishing the 15K obstacle course in the OCR World Championships held in the UK last weekend, 10/19–21 Submitted photo.
By Beth David, Editor
Last week we told you about Heather Lopes-Schultz, the Fairhaven woman who competes in obstacle course racing (OCRs). She competed in the OCR World Championships in Brentwood, UK, last week, from 10/19–21, which had competitors from 60 nations.
Heather Lopes-Schultz carries a large log while running an obstacle course in the OCR World Championships in the UK last weekend. “Log Squats” were an obstacle in both the 3K and 15K. Submitted photo.
This obstacle was in both the 3k and 15k. Log Squats. You carry this on your shoulders and walk and squat under 5 beams, without dropping the log.
Ms. Lopes-Schultz was happy with her performance, writing in an email that she finished the 3K in less than an hour, and finished the15K before the four-hour cut-off.
The 3K had 24 obstacles and the 15K had 100 obstacles.
“The 15k was insane! It had a four-hour time limit and 100 obstacles!” wrote Ms. Lopes-Schultz in an email. My goal was to finish before the cut off time and I did! I wasn’t able to complete all 100 due to exhaustion and losing my grip [because] of being covered in mud.”
She said that many of the obstacles were new to her. She said even her mind got exhausted as she faced so many obstacles. She walked at one point, and realized she would never make it to the finish by the cut-off time if she did not keep running.
“I was wet, covered in mud, sore, bruised and my legs felt like led, but I made myself run and get to the end!” wrote Ms. Lopes-Schultz. “The feeling of hearing them announce my name and country, as I approached the finish line, was amazing! It brought tears to my eyes. I ran for me, my family, friends and country. It was an incredible experience and one I’ll never forget!”
Ms. Lopes-Schultz competed in 17 races this year, including 3K’s an OCRs.
“I met wonderful people and saw new places,” she said in her email. “Racing has taught me so much about myself. It’s made me stronger both mentally and physically, more confident, helped me overcome fears, challenged me and taught me anything is possible.”
She said she will take about a week and a half off, and then get back to training to face new goals for next season.
Ms. Lopes-Schultz is studying to become certified as a trainer.
Heather Lopes-Schultz goes through “The Weaver” during the 15K obstable course in the OCR World Championships in the UK last weekend. In this obstacle, she must go over one pole and under the other, never touching the ground as she makes her way across all 13 poles. Submitted photo.
Heather Lopes-Schultz goes through “The Weaver” during the 15K obstable course in the OCR World Championships in the UK last weekend. In this obstacle, she must go over one pole and under the other, never touching the ground as she makes her way across all 13 poles. Submitted photo.
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