About THIS IS WOR - Women of Obstacle Racing
THIS IS WOR – Women of Obstacle Racing (WOR) is a community-driven organization dedicated to empowering women through obstacle racing, fitness, mindset, and meaningful connections.
Founded by Elizabeth Rivera in 2014, WOR was created to provide a welcoming space where women of all fitness levels, backgrounds, and experience levels can discover their strength, build confidence, and find support through the transformative power of obstacle racing.
What started as a passion for obstacle course racing has evolved into a growing movement focused on helping women overcome obstacles both on the race course and in everyday life.
At WOR, we believe that every obstacle presents an opportunity for growth. Whether you're preparing for your first obstacle race, returning to fitness, training for your next challenge, or simply looking for a community that understands your journey, you belong here.
Empowering Women to Conquer Every Obstacle On and Off the Course
The WOR Battle Buddy Program
One of the core initiatives of WOR is the WOR Battle Buddy Program.
Inspired by the military concept of never facing challenges alone, the Battle Buddy Program connects women who are committed to supporting one another through training, racing, goal-setting, and personal growth.
A Battle Buddy serves as:
An accountability partner
A training companion
A source of encouragement
A race-day supporter
A trusted friend
The program is built on a simple belief:
No woman should have to conquer obstacles alone.
Whether you're training for your first race or pursuing a new goal, having someone in your corner can make all the difference.
Our mission
We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive community where women of all ages, backgrounds, fitness levels, and experience levels can discover their strength, build confidence, and develop resilience through obstacle racing and personal growth.
Through education, encouragement, accountability, and connection, we help women challenge their limits, embrace new opportunities, and realize they are capable of far more than they ever imagined.
We believe that every obstacle, whether physical, mental, or emotional, is an opportunity to grow stronger. By providing resources, training guidance, community support, and programs like the WOR Battle Buddy initiative, we inspire women to take bold steps toward their goals and support one another along the way.
Our mission is not simply to help women cross finish lines.
Our mission is to help women build the confidence, courage, and resilience needed to overcome obstacles in every area of life.
Our vision
Our vision is to become the leading global community for women in obstacle racing. In this place, every woman feels welcomed, supported, empowered, and inspired to pursue challenges that help her grow.
We envision a world where women encourage one another, celebrate each other's achievements, and recognize that strength comes not only from physical ability but from perseverance, courage, and community.
Through obstacle racing, we aim to foster a movement that helps women develop lifelong confidence, resilience, leadership, and meaningful connections. We strive to create opportunities for women to discover their potential, support one another through challenges, and build a lasting sisterhood that extends far beyond the race course.
As WOR continues to grow, we aim to expand access to training resources, mentorship, Battle Buddy partnerships, community events, digital education, and empowerment programs that positively impact women around the world.
We see a future where women do not face obstacles alone.
A future where every challenge becomes an opportunity for growth.
A future where women everywhere believe in their ability to overcome, achieve, and thrive.
Together, we are stronger than any obstacle.
Our Founder's Message
“When I started racing, I wasn’t chasing medals — I was chasing myself. I wanted to prove that I was capable of more than my fears told me I was. That’s what THIS IS WOR - Women of Obstacle Racing is about: the power to rise, rebuild, and redefine who we are through every challenge we face.
This isn’t just about racing — it’s about living without limits.”
— Elizabeth Rivera, Founder of THIS IS WOR - Women of Obstacle Racing
Elizabeth Rivera
Founder / BlOGGER / Visionary Leader