Obstacle Racing Media Podcast: Recent Episodes
Matt B. Davis
Hosted by Matt B. Davis, Obstacle Racing Media is the longest running, most consistent, podcast in OCR. ORM brings weekly episodes with athletes, race directors, industry insiders, and surprise guests. The Obstacle racing community has come to rely on Matt's interviews, insight, and humor as a regular part of their week.
Yep, we are here. The last guest ever for the ORM podcast. We’ve got one more episode to go where I will talk for a long time about everything I can think of in terms of what this show has meant for me, done for me, and how I hope it’s remembered.
Remember, ORM is not leaving, just this show. The website and social media channels live on, as well interviews and additonal content will continue to on YouTube.
For now, this is the final guest though. Morgan appeared on Episode 1 when I met her at The Death Race in the Summer of 2012. I would then see her at most World’s Toughest Mudders, and other random obstacle races over the next 13 years. When she decided to come to WTM in the UK, I knew it would be a great opportunity to have her end the journey we began together all of those years ago.
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Giles Chater from TMHQ talks about key learnings from WTM. Just kidding, key learnings is a term used by wankers. We did talk about what worked, what didn't, and what might change for future UK World's Toughest Mudders.
Plus Wil Chung and Jason Rulo and I reflect back on our feelings of this year's event, what we think they nailed and what needs improvement.
Jason also has a great write up on this year's event - https://obstacleracingmedia.com/ocr-news/what-does-winning-look-like/
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World's Toughest Mudder left the United States for the first time, and we spent the weekend in Grantham, UK at Belvoir Castle. Much to our surprise, we all got sunburned. That lines up nicely with getting frostbite in Atlanta. So there you go.
This is the first of two, and possibly three, World's Toughest Mudder 2025 wrap up episodes.
You will hear from Ian Kay, Heather Olson, Ian Floyd, Marco Caromba, Nikki Caromba, Kaytlin Ritter, Charlie Boher, Leo Brimicombe, Harvey Mitchell Divers, Josh Fiore, Liz Schlagel, Jillian Heller, Wil Chung, Joe Rucco, Kevin Gregory, AJ, Robyn Kotzsa, Grant Thompson, and Jessica Gregory
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Matt B. Davis, Will Chung, and Jason Rulo have hundreds and hundreds of Tough Mudder, Toughest Mudder, and World's Toughest Mudder miles between them.
Newcomers and veterans alike can learn quite a bit in this episode to prepare you for World's Toughest Mudder 2025.
Topics include:
- What makes this venue different from past WTM locations.
- How to train for cold, wet, and muddy conditions.
- Strategies for dealing with elevation and nighttime laps.
- Gear advice for staying warm, dry, and functional.
- How to set up and manage your pit crew.
- Mental approaches for getting through 24 hours.
- Why the community aspect matters more than you think.
Here is a link to our previous videos on this topic - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWod48XXPrZF84R6EsKempjNnxIfKByrM
Here are the article/podcast links - https://obstacleracingmedia.com/featured/worlds-toughest-mudder-prep-all-episodes/
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CBJ is part of a rare group of runners with multiple 100-mile jackets from World’s Toughest Mudder. He recently took on the Arizona Monster 300, so we sat down to dig into how he trained, why he signed up, what really happened at the aid stations, how he made it to the finish, and what’s next.
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Wow, we talked to everyone! About to run out the door so wanted to get this to you asap.
Will update names and links later, but everyone gets their name on the microphone.
Both male and female podiums as they came in, plus so much more.
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What started as a podcast to learn more about a longtime OCR/ORM supporter turned into a walk down memory lane, where we got a closer look at some great past OCR events through the lens of the Midwest.
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Veejay Jones, Ryan Maguire, and Anthony J Eardley won The 2025 Team Dubai Games.
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Faye Stenning is back on the show for the first time since the end of 2021! We cover some of her 10 year history of obstacle racing, and hybrid fitness racing. Plus, Faye shares insights into her latest venture—Fit with Faye—a new chapter in her coaching and business journey.
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Faye Stenning | Fit With Faye
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Maggi came on the show to talk about overcoming a rough childhood, coming back from a massive injury, Ninja Warrior ups and downs, and so much more.
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Maggi Thorne
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It's been 2 years since the Unbreakable Spartan NFT Pass went on sale. Let's talk to two people who made the investment. Has it been worth it? What are some of the benefits? Plus we learn what happens at the end of the year Unbreakable Events, and what may happen in the future.
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Kevin Gregory | Cory Edwards
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Clinton Jackson spends most of his Tough Mudder weekends firmly planted near the last obstacle of the day, Electroshock Therapy. You can watch him for 8-10 hours and be in stitches for most of it. He also won't repeat himself the entire day, even though it would be easy to do so. I have gotten to know Clinton on and off the Tough Mudder course, and I can proudly say I love this dude.
We talk a lot at events and spend most of our time talking about our families or trying to crack each other up. I realized looking at his Instagram account the other day, that Ive never asked him about all of his years in the entertainment industry, so lets' learn about it together shall we?
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Kevin has had an extremely successful 2024, racing 23 events and achieving an impressive 15 overall wins and 20 podium finishes. He earned a World Championship Team Title and claimed first place at The Midwest OCR. His Spartan Race season was stellar, securing seven first-place finishes out of eight events.
Kevin also excelled in the Savage Race series, finishing fourth overall and earning two Savage Axes. To cap it off, he won the National Championship at USAOCR in Georgia several weeks ago.
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Our final WTM episode of the year has more interviews from The Bruch, including many of the top male and female finishers.
You'll hear from: JD Allen, Sean Rombough, Nikki Carmoba, Sarah Tucker, Andrew Robinson, Michael Schjøtt, Peter McNairy, and Jenny Stipp.
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Melissa joins the show to share her past experiences at World's Toughest Mudder, her love for tackling diverse athletic challenges, and her outlook for this year's event. But first, we dive into her mission to listen to every ORM episode all the way back to 2012.
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Race Director, Evert Sers, gives us some of what we can expect at this year's World's Toughest Mudder. We talk about prize money, start times, what's different from past years, and even obstacles (sort of).
Then Jason Rulo and Matt sit down to go over how you can prepare for this year's World's Toughest Mudder.
Here is our 2024 WTM Prep Series in full - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWod48XXPrZF84R6EsKempjNnxIfKByrM
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Bryan Darling loves obstacle racing. He also loves the works of George R.R. Martin. So, when his favorite OCR podcaster asked for help, he came running. Enjoy this episode about Matt’s current favorite show, with some obstacle racing analogies thrown in wherever possible.
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Ninjas from the 100 Meter Course. Elite athletes from the Sprint course. Old friends, new friends, this episode has it all at the first ever Spartan Hvar Croatia Championships!
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Follow The Guests: Glenn Albright, Addy Herman, Stijn Lagrand, Frank Oosterom, Jesse De Heer, Richard Hynek, Lisa Norndorf and Doug Snyder, Leon Kofoed, Signy Karoline, Michael Nolan, Ian Ross, and Reece Statham - Quilty.
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Spartan Spades founder Mike Taylor joins us to share the inspiration behind creating the group and the success he's achieved with it over the past few years. Then, Thomas Blanc gives us a preview of what racers can expect at the upcoming inaugural Spartan Sprint and 100M World Championship next weekend.
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On the way to Savage Race Fall Georgia 2024, Matt decides to write the latest chapter by gathering stories about asking participants and staff their first experiences and favorite memories from Savage Race.
You will hear from : Rachel Watters, Jamie Horianopoulos, Shawn Roberts, Kevin Thompson, Jess Sheppard, Ryan Brizzolara, Jordan McDougal, Brett Crompton, Johnny Mares, Peter McNairy, Michael Mitchell, Jessika Poppe, Jeff Meeks, and Jenny Kitchens.
You can find the entire Book of OCR here.
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Spartan's Senior Product Marketing Manager, Gary Belanger comes back on the show. This time, he's here to explain the 2025 Season changes to Matt and Scott The Fayne Knowles from I Am A Spartan Podcast.
We go over what will change for elite and age groups, why they are dumping pace groups, who we think should sponsor the all new East and West Coast Age Group Series and much more.
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Checking in from Costa Rica, John Howard talks about his weekend at the World Obstacle Racing Championships. It's his first time on the show, so we also talk his racing career to date and his future plans with OCR and Hybrid.
Then an old friend of the show, Wil Chung, stops by to talk about the massive announcement that World's Toughest Mudder is moving to the UK in 2025.
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Scott talks about Spartan racing, Spartan season passes, and elite prize money. Plus we talk Fargo, Acolyte, Wolverine and Deadpool, House Of The Dragon, and Mayor Kingstown.
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Matt rewatched Season 1 and was thrilled! However, he still has many questions that puzzle him. Since he hasn't read the books, he brought on Bryan of House Darling, who has has read most of some of the books to try to learn more.
They also play overrated/underrated, draft their HOTD small councils, and much more.
Bryan Darling loves obstacle racing. He also loves the works of George R.R. Martin. So, when his favorite OCR podcaster asked for help, he came running. Enjoy this episode about Matt’s current favorite show, with some obstacle racing analogies thrown in wherever possible.
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Kara started several seconds after the fastest women in the Tri State Spartan race last Saturday, yet she finished with the 3rd fastest time. We got on the line with her to find out what was behind this race strategy and found out so much more. Come along for one of the more interesting folks we've met recently, as we learn how her search for the best pizza, poke, and burger in Jersey far outweigh her desire to finish first in any race.
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Adrian Bijanada and Matt B. Davis go all the way back to Oregonian Ohio to discuss the first year of The OCR World Championships. They go on to cover many highs and lows of the last decade of events which took place in multiple locations across 3 countries. They laughed, they cried, they remembered.
Here is the press release from December of 2013 - https://www.prweb.com/releases/ground_breaking_new_obstacle_course_racing_world_championships_announced_for_october_2014/prweb11391111.htm
Here is the article written just days after that first event - https://obstacleracingmedia.com/review/ocr-world-championships-review-the-real-ocr-world-championship/
RIP OCRWC - The Adventurey Years
2014 - 2015 Oregonia, Ohio, USA
2016-2017 Blue Mountain, Toronto, Canada
2018-2019 Essex, England
2020 No Race
2021-2022 Stratton Mountain ,Vermont, USA
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Bryan returns for the Season 2 Finale of House of the Dragon. The show concluded last night, and we nearly stayed up late to record. However, Matt can't stay up much past the hour of The Eel.
Bryan Darling loves obstacle racing. He also loves the works of George R.R. Martin. So, when his favorite OCR podcaster asked for help, he came running. Enjoy this episode about Matt's current favorite show, with some obstacle racing analogies thrown in wherever possible.
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Julie competed in the Spartan Beast in Utah, securing a 4th place finish, which propelled her to 2nd place in the National Series standings for the year. She had planned to travel to Indiana for the DEKA ULTRA, but the flight delays caused by CrowdStrike prevented her from doing so.
Instead, Julie joined us on the podcast, where she shared her experiences of winning $50,000 on Million Dollar Mile, being disqualified and then reinstated in a 3K race last year, overcoming an injury, parenting, and much more.
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Bryan Darling comes back for our 2 and 1/2th episode about House Of The Dragon/Game of Thrones
Bryan Darling loves obstacle racing. He also loves the works of George R.R. Martin. So, when his favorite OCR podcaster asked for help, he came running.
Enjoy this episode about Matt's current favorite show, with some obstacle racing analogies thrown in wherever possible.
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Stijn Lagrand is on a hot streak lately. He and his team won $40,000 in the Alula 8 hour race back in February. He then took first at the Spartan Beast in Zandvoort, and most recently took home the short course and the long course wins at the OCR Euro Champs in Hungary.
We'll chat about those events plus his thoughts on race rules and how strict marshalling can be frustrating for athletes. Plus, we'll talk the idea of letting athletes practice obstacles beforehand and how that could make races fairer and more exciting.
We'll also touch on possibly competing in the Trifecta World Championships and seeing how he does against the best Spartan racers in the world.
Then I am rejoined by Bryan from House Darling for a deeper dive into S2 E6 of House of the Dragon and House That Dragons Built.
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Bryan Darling loves obstacle racing. He also loves the works of George R.R. Martin. So, when his favorite OCR podcaster asked for help, he came running.
Enjoy this episode about Matt's current favorite show, with some obstacle racing analogies thrown in wherever possible.
Use code 2024-ORM for all Tough Mudder and Spartan Races for 20 percent off.
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Leon is back to discuss the latest updates and the OCR European Championships. Joining us for the first time is Chrish, an accomplished OCR athlete, Ninja competitor, and former women's professional football player.
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Why are we still here?? Mike Stefano from Obstacle Running Adventures and Matt B. Davis discuss the many ups and downs they've witnessed (and endured) in ten plus years of OCR.
Has it all been worth it? Will they continue to go on?
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The Frontline OCR was this past weekend in Byron, Illinois and we were there. We talked with the founder Ed Leon, and several participants. Matt B. Davis also talks about his personal experience during and after the race.
We also have a hybrid event bonus for those of you hybrid curious - A look into The Rocky Mountain Games.
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Enjoy today's episode with the following guests:
Francesca Dambruoso, Vice President of FIOCR (Italian OCR Federation) and Race Director for the OCREC24 100 meters race.
Mauro Leoni, President of FIOCR and Event Director for OCREC24.
Stefano Zappa, Board Member of FIOCR, President of ESOF, and Competition Director for OCREC24.
Together, we'll delve into the details of the 2024 OCR European Championships, set to take place from June 12 to 16, 2024, in Folgaria, Alpe Cimbra, Italy.
Check out more here - https://ocreuropeanchampionships.org/
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Let's learn about the grueling and exhilarating world of the Endeavor Team Challenge with race director, Denis Dumas. Scheduled for August 24th and 25th, this unique 30+ hour competition covers over 40 miles of California’s scenic Bear Valley, pushing competitors through diverse challenges like the Crucible Road March, Competitor Field, Night Orienteering, and the climactic Final Run.
You can also visit them at the Big Bear Spartan Race, they'll have a booth set up.
Then we talk with Ian Hosek, Vice Chair of USAOCR. We learn all about the brand new 2024 USA OCR Championship they are holding in October in North Georgia in conjunction with Phoenix Races.
Today's show is sponsored by Frontline OCR. Join us in Illinois for one of the best OCR's in the midwest on May 25th in Byron, Illinois.
Follow today's guests: Endeavor Team Challenge and USA OCR.
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Intro Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels and John Wesley Harding.
First up we talk to Matt from VJ along with Alex from Mudgear to talk all about the all new SpeedRuck.
Then, we dive into an exclusive interview with Phillipe Levy from the Belgian Obstacle Racing Federation (BOCRA), as he candidly shares his experiences. Despite promises of support in resources and funding, he reveals how BOCRA felt abandoned by its parent organization, World Obstacle, led by Ian Adamson.
In this revealing discussion, Phillipe unpacks the challenges faced before, during, and after last year's World Obstacle Championship held in Genk.
Today's show is sponsored by Frontline OCR. Join us in Illinois for one of the best OCR's in the midwest on May 25th in Byron, Illinois.
Today's show is also sponsored by: Endeavor Team Challenge Register now and get 20% OFF for this year’s event hosted in Bear Valley, California, in the Stanislaus National Forest. Enter ORM20 at checkout between now and April 15th, 2024.
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First from Spartan Georgia it's RJ Lora, Antonius, Melissa Nuñez and Taryn Terrell,
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Today's show is sponsored by: Endeavor Team Challenge
The event takes place in areas selected for their beautiful and challenging terrain. Competitors enjoy scenic panoramas as they move up mountains, rappel down cliffs, and paddle across beautiful alpine reservoirs. Teams work together to accomplish more than they thought possible, and they do it in a safe, professional, and friendly competitive environment. Register now and get 20% OFF for this year’s event hosted in Bear Valley, California, in the Stanislaus National Forest. Enter ORM20 at checkout between now and April 15th, 2024.
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Giles Chater, COO of Spartan/Tough Mudder comes on to talk about the return of team money to World's Toughest Mudder, plus a true relay style and other changes.
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Veejay is back to talk about his Alula performance, GOV Games, an update on Spartan payments, potential OCR retirement, and more.
Today's show is sponsored by: Endeavor Team Challenge
The event takes place in areas selected for their beautiful and challenging terrain. Competitors enjoy scenic panoramas as they move up mountains, rappel down cliffs, and paddle across beautiful alpine reservoirs. Teams work together to accomplish more than they thought possible, and they do it in a safe, professional, and friendly competitive environment. Register now and get 20% OFF for this year’s event hosted in Bear Valley, California, in the Stanislaus National Forest. Enter ORM20 at checkout between now and April 15th, 2024.
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We sat down at or near the ORM tent this past Sunday in Conyers, Georgia for the annual Spartan Race weekend. Listen and enjoy: Scott The Fayne, Lee Ann, Cassidy Nichols Cassandra Gill, Sarah Tucker, Brad Heilwagen, Michael, Wendy and Addie Green, Shell.
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Phil joins us to explore his journey through 36 seasons (and counting) of The Amazing Race, the dramatic shifts in television viewing habits over two decades, and being left off from "Paramountain". He also let us know what he's doing while contestants tackle challenges. Last, we'll dive into his new show that seeks to recruit elite athletes.
Terrapin Events sponsor today's episode. We are excited to promote Dirty Leprechaun on March 16th. Awesome local race plus a pancake breakfast!
Also, use Code ORM20 to save 20 percent on any Tough Mudder or Spartan Race
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Mark Batres, Nicole Mericle, and Kris Rugloski journeyed to the Saudi Arabian desert aiming to secure the top prize of $80,000. Although victory eluded them, they collectively earned $50,000 as Nicole finished 2nd, Mark finished 3rd, and Kris finished 7th. Tune in as we conclude our coverage of the 2024 Tough Mudder Infinity Alua event.
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Ian K is back to discuss news from the last week in OCR including Matt's lack of luggage in AlUla, Ian did a DEKA STRONG, Rugged Maniac closing its doors, and more.
Terrapin Events sponsor today's episode. We are excited to promote Dirty Leprechaun on March 16th. Awesome local race plus a pancake breakfast!
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It finally happened. All the hype is over and the event is on.
Listen as athletes settle in for Friday dinner, then we hear from tons of athletes from the finish line of this epic race.
Full race results here - https://www.obstacleracingmedia.com/featured/alula-tough-mudder-infinity-results/
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Ian joins the show to talk Spartan firings, HYROX rowers, Superbowl commercials, and so much more.
Terrapin Events sponsor today's episode. We are excited to promote Dirty Leprechaun on March 16th. Awesome local race plus a pancake breakfast!
Also Rugged Maniac - The ultimate and muddiest obstacle course and 5K mud run—takes over the US with 25 live events in 2024! With over 3 miles overtaken with 25+ obstacles, the Rugged Maniac course has the most obstacles per mile of any race on the planet. Save 15 percent with code ORM15.
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Veejay Jones and Natalie Miano join forces with host Matt B. Davis to share their insights on the upcoming $480,000 Tough Mudder Infinity event set for the 24th.
As part of a four-person team, Veejay will be in the thick of the competition in AlUla, with Natalie on the sidelines cheering for her husband and WTM record holder, Mark Batres.
The trio will offer their expert analysis on key contenders across the men's, women's, and team divisions.
The full list of athletes heading to AlUla for the event can be accessed here:
https://www.obstacleracingmedia.com/featured/tough-mudder-alula-infinity-participant-update/
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Fontaine has been writing for ORM for many years. She joins us today to talk about photography, OCR in the Northwest, being married to an obstacle racer, and more.
Terrapin Events sponsor today's episode. We are excited to promote two races coming up soon. My Muddy Valentine on February 10 and Dirty Leprechaun on March 16th.
Also by Rugged Maniac - The ultimate and muddiest obstacle course and 5K mud run—takes over the US with 25 live events in 2024! With over 3 miles overtaken with 25+ obstacles, the Rugged Maniac course has the most obstacles per mile of any race on the planet. Save 15 percent with code ORM15.
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Veejay wants an old-school jam for the Pan American Spartan Champs. Matt does not know how to handle the cold. Veejay is 1-1 in field goal attempts. So much more.
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Nick might be less visible on the course until later this year, yet this doesn't diminish his happiness. Stay tuned to discover how he's embracing his roles as a full-time teacher and track coach.
Terrapin Events sponsor today's episode. We are excited to promote two races coming up soon. My Muddy Valentine on February 10 and Dirty Leprechaun on March 16th.
Also by Rugged Maniac - The ultimate and muddiest obstacle course and 5K mud run—takes over the US with 25 live events in 2024! With over 3 miles overtaken with 25+ obstacles, the Rugged Maniac course has the most obstacles per mile of any race on the planet. Save 15 percent with code ORM15.
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Check out this interview with European OCR Champion Leon Kofoed. He tells us about his plans for 2024, which may be his final OCR season. First, we deep dive into a 2023 Championship Season recap. Plus a preview of the AlUla Saudi Arabia race with his team of studs.
Today's episode is sponsored by Terrapin Events. We are excited to promote two races coming up soon. My Muddy Valentine on February 10 and Dirty Leprechaun on March 16th.
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Veejay is back to talk gas station self-surgery, hip-hop origins, Spartan Tea, A House Divided, Breaking Bad, getting hit in the head with obstacles, what races he'll hit in 2024, and much more.
Today's episode is sponsored by Rugged Maniac - $5 off registration with code ORM24. 5K course. Awesome obstacles. Plus this year's shirts are venue-specific and look cool as hell.
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And you may find yourself as the host of a strange new sport called obstacle racing.
And you may ask yourself "Well, how did I get here?!"
Today's episode is the chapter before the other chapters. We dive in with someone who started as the first employee of the famed staffing company and ended up a life long friend.
Today's episode is sponsored by Rugged Maniac - Score 15% off your @ruggedmaniac registration, plus snag a FREE can koozie! 🙌 Just use code RMNYE24 at checkout until January 7th.
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Ian K from UKOCR and STFK from I Am A Spartan Podcast check in on the latest Spartan changes including paying for photos, not getting paid for winning, Matt’s appearance on WTF, and more.
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2023 3K Spartan World Champion Veejay Jones talks about Abu Dhabi, DEKA World Champs, Tough Mudder in Saudi Arabia, and so much More.
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Nic Cartwright and Duncan D'Ewes from CaB Sports answer your questions about the 8-Hour Infinity in Alula in February.
We talk payouts, clothing, food, accommodations, flights, course design, and more.
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The original AlUla article which includes additional links and FAQ can be found here.
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Cali joins to talk about her breakout 2nd place performance at World’s Toughest Mudder 2023. She discusses lessons learned from last year’s defeat, and how her crew of “Diamond Dogs” refused to let her stop before the final horn sounded
We are then joined by Gregg from Green Beret Fitness. GBF events feature a variety of activities, including rucking, trail running, and various strength exercises. With most events hosting fewer than 50 participants, each individual receives a personalized and exceptional experience.
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We spoke with Miko, Brad Heilwagen, Heather Bode, J.D. Allen, Christopher Brown Johnson, Hannah Carta, Melissa Sharkbait Dugan, James Burton, and Alex Floecker on Friday afternoon.
We then chat at Monday brunch with Heather, JD, CBJ, and 3rd-place female Stephanie Bland.
Sponsor Mention: We’re grateful to Resolute Coffee for sponsoring this episode and introducing their brand-new CRUSHIT Monthly Club! Members are treated to a unique “Crush Shit Daily” mug and a selection of four five-ounce coffee bags, each showcasing distinctive processing methods and a diverse range of varietals.
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We present a five-episode series on how to best prepare for World’s Toughest Mudder.
Chapter 5 - Final Preparations!
Jason Rulo and Matt B. Davis are joined by WTM veterans Hannah Carta and Evan Perperis to discuss final preparations for this year's big event. We talk about temperatures, obstacles, terrain, and more.
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Great article on layering and more for World's Toughest Mudder.
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In this riveting episode, we welcome Carlos, an aficionado in Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) from Venezuela. He dives into the current landscape and challenges faced by the OCR community in Venezuela and across South America.
Following Carlos, Brakken returns to our podcast to dive deep into the dichotomy of entertaining versus informing. We explore the balance content creators must strike between engaging their audience and providing factual, useful information. Brakken delves into the responsibility of race directors and the standards they should be held to. The conversation takes a fun twist as we discuss the spectrum of "goofy vs. hybrid" race events.
With a blend of humor, insights, and thought-provoking discussions, this episode promises to be both entertaining and enlightening.
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Brakken on: Race Brain. The Running Public.
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Logan has been around the world and back to throw boomerangs, run marathons, do obstacle races, and compete on Ninja courses. Find out why he can't pick a favorite, and why he still loves his day job.
Plus, our old friend Scott The Fayne Knowles talks about how he thinks the new Spartan Competitive Wave will affect him and everyone else who currently runs Age Group.
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First, we have Chris Matlbie, the VP of Global Product for Spartan Race Portfolio, who's here to unveil the changes coming to the 2024 Spartan Series. Chris takes us behind the scenes to discuss the fusion of Age Groups and Elite waves into a new "Competitive Wave." Plus he also talks about how the new national series distances will work and how to qualify for regional and world championships.
We're also joined by the one and only Austin Azar, an enduring force in the obstacle course racing community with Spartan and BattleFrog Races that date back to 2014. Austin shares his extensive journey through the challenges and triumphs of these iconic events, offering a unique perspective on the evolution of the sport. He'll also regale us with his recent adventures, having conquered the two Hyrox races in Europe.
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The 2023 World Obstacle/UIPM OCR Championships took place in Genk, Belgium, from September 14th to 17th. Just a few weeks later, from October 5th to 8th, the 2023 OCR World Championships, organized by Adventurey/Spartan Race, unfolded in Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA.
Tune in as Seb David and Ian Hosek provide a detailed comparison of these two high-profile OCR events, highlighting the differences in course design, obstacles, and overall competition. They also touch upon the historical context, comparing the 2023 championships to previous editions and the broader evolution of OCR as a sport.
Matt begins the episode by reporting on some historical attendance numbers.
Post-interview edit - Ian wanted to add a few more words, here they are. :)
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Join host Matt as he sits down with Jeff Leininger, a seasoned adventure racer known for his appearances on multiple survival television shows. In this captivating episode, Jeff shares his thrilling experiences from the world of survival and the unique bond he's built with his son through their racing adventures.
Jeff also unveils an exciting announcement: his upcoming backyard ultra race with a jaw-dropping $10,000 payout, set to attract the best endurance athletes from around the world. Get ready for a glimpse into the world of extreme challenges and the passion that drives Jeff's pursuit of the extraordinary.
Learn about The Conquer and all of Jeff's races on his website.
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- We are also brought to you by Resolute Coffee. Discover the bold flavors of their new Black Condor Roast, available in whole bean or pre-ground options at Resolutecoffeeco.com.
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Tune in to this episode for an inspiring conversation that delves into the world of survival, adventure racing, and the pursuit of greatness. Don't miss it!
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Chris Maltbie checks in on some early 2023 World's Toughest Mudder notes. Then Joshua Kujawa joined us as one of the last to do every WTM. We end with Josh's buddy, Brock Holtsclaw, who dropped 86K (53 miles) at Tough Mudder Infinity.
Learn more about the AlUla Tough Mudder Infinity here.
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Spartan Race acquired the race known as the OCR World Championships, put on by Adventurey.
Spartan Champion and OCRWC Champion Veejay Jones sat down with Matt B. Davis to discuss. They also talk about money owed to Veejay, how his training has changed from OCR to hybrid fitness, and how he wants to stay in OCR even if he's not competing.
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Kris Rugloski and Heather White bookend the Barkley Fall Classic, Michael Roberson does the Spartan Killington Beast, while Scott The Fayne Knowles does the Killington Ultra again. Clayton Griffith finishes his first Ultra, the Georgia Jewel 35 miler.
Today's show is sponsored by Rugged Maniac. HUGE 2-day event in New England this upcoming weekend. Over 20 more events for this year and next on the website. Use code ORM23 for $5 off!
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We present a five-episode series on how to best prepare for World’s Toughest Mudder.
Jason Rulo has been going to WTM since 2012. He has competed 9 times as an individual and once as a team and is a 75-mile finisher. He’s a sports performance trainer and has a BS in exercise science. He’s also got NASM, ACSM, and ISSN certifications.
Matt B. Davis has also been to WTM every year since 2012. He’s covered the event for Tough Mudder, and Obstacle Racing Media and has been deep behind the scenes and in the mud. He’s interviewed at least 100 top athletes and average racers along the way. He even snuck in 50 miles in 2016.
Episode 4 – Thermoregulation AKA How To Stay Warm
Additional Links:
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Great article on layering and more for World's Toughest Mudder.
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We present a five-episode series on how to best prepare for World’s Toughest Mudder.
Jason Rulo has been going to WTM since 2012. He has competed 9 times as an individual and once as a team and is a 75-mile finisher. He’s a sports performance trainer and has a BS in exercise science. He’s also got NASM, ACSM, and ISSN certifications.
Matt B. Davis has also been to WTM every year since 2012. He’s covered the event for Tough Mudder, and Obstacle Racing Media and has been deep behind the scenes and in the mud. He’s interviewed at least 100 top athletes and average racers along the way. He even snuck in 50 miles in 2016.
Episode 3 – Pit Crew Frequently Asked Questions at WTM.
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Scott The Fayne Knowles and George Michael Scott join Matt to discuss Spartan Abu Dhabi, Spartan money, World's Toughest Mudder prizes, Metallica songs, the Star Wars Universe, and more.
OCR Weekly Show RIP 7/19/21 - 9/22/23 Have no fear! Regular episodes of news, information, finish-line reporting, and in-depth interviews will continue on this feed.
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We present a five-episode series on how to best prepare for World's Toughest Mudder.
Jason Rulo has been going to WTM since 2012. He has competed 9 times as an individual and once as a team and is a 75-mile finisher. He's a sports performance trainer and has a BS in exercise science. He's also got NASM, ACSM, and ISSN certifications.
Matt B. Davis has also been to WTM every year since 2012. He's covered the event for Tough Mudder, and Obstacle Racing Media and has been deep behind the scenes and in the mud. He's interviewed at least 100 top athletes and average racers along the way. He even snuck in 50 miles in 2016.
Episode Two - What You Need To Eat At World's Toughest Mudder.
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We present a five-episode series on how to best prepare for World’s Toughest Mudder.
Jason Rulo has been going to WTM since 2012. He has competed 9 times as an individual and once as a team and is a 75-mile finisher. He’s a sports performance trainer and has a BS in exercise science. He’s also got NASM, ACSM, and ISSN certifications.
Matt B. Davis has also been to WTM every year since 2012. He’s covered the event for Tough Mudder, and Obstacle Racing Media and has been deep behind the scenes and in the mud. He’s interviewed at least 100 top athletes and average racers along the way. He even snuck in 50 miles in 2016.
Episode One - What You Need To Wear To World's Toughest Mudder
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Laura takes a hilarious look at elite runners, regular runners, and essentially the entire running industry on her Instagram and TikTok accounts.
We dig in for an hour on this very fun episode. – Enjoy!
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Veejay Jones won the Pan American Spartan Championship 3K in Mexico on August 5th. He talks to us about how that went, plus what else he has coming up in 2023.
Aaron Fruitsone most likely got you some benefits in 2021, and this is his first time speaking publicly about it.
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BONEFROG Challenge is back. The first race is on September 2nd, 2023.
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2 teams with connections to the OCR and trail worlds compete in the unknown for a winner take all adventure.
First up is Hunter Leininger. Hunter is an Adventure Racer, FKT Setter, and your personal taste tester out on the trails. He and his dad Jeff made up the only father-son team.
Next up are Bella and Cason Cane. They've both done Toughest and World's Toughest and may have been the least prepared when the journey began.
Bella on IG. Cason on IG.
Hunter on IG.
Watch Race to Survive Alaska episodes here.
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BONEFROG Challenge is back. The first race is on September 2nd, 2023.
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Kris ran a 100-miler last weekend. So naturally she did one of the hardest triathlons in the world 7 days later. We caught up with her after her 1st place female and 4th place overall performance at the Starvation Tri.
We also talk with Cameron James, who has been messing around with OCR for a few years and scored an Ultimate Direction sponsorship.
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Lori Fetrick, Ice from American Gladiators, joins us to talk about what really happened during her time on the show. We also learn all about what's happened in her life since the show went off the air, plus all the great things she is up to now.
If you have not seen either of the documentaries on Gladiators, you can still enjoy this podcast. After listening, you will definitely want to head straight to Netflix.
Check out Chillin with Ice.
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OCR Weekly Show this week is with TM Colorado Infinity winners Cali Schweikhart and DJ Fox, along with ORM's own Ian Floyd.
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OCR Weekly Show this week is with TM Colorado Infinity winners Cali Schweikhart and DJ Fox, along with ORM's own Ian Floyd.
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OCR Weekly Show goes all in for the Spartan Race Palmerton 3K race with three men who were there. 3rd place Manu Dufaux, D1 Athlete Jake Martinez, and our social media man for the weekend, Matt Kemp.
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Gabrielle Ann Desy has had an impressive career so far. She’s been on French Canadian Ninja Warrior, been on the Spartan Canada Pro Team, and worked on many shows and movies that you are well aware of including X-Men, The Handmaid’s Tale, and Wednesday.
Travis Nelson was someone we knew back when he was merely a member of the World’s Toughest Mudder community going all the way back to 2016. Now he and his cat Sigrid have become a global sensation.
Today’s show is sponsored by Rugged Maniac. Use code ORM23 for $5 off any race.
Gaby on Instagram. Travis and Sigrid on Youtube.
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Denali, aka The Great One, has over 18,000 feet of gain, so it actually has more vertical rise than Everest. Our friend Monica has moved over from obstacle racing to ice climbing and went for a big challenge with a group she only recently met. Let's find out how it went!
Today's episode is sponsored by Organifi and BONEFROG Challenge.
Also, you can do any Spartan or Tough Mudder for 30 percent off with code ORM2023.
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Scott The Fayne Knowles comes on to talk Spartan Ultra experience and the all-new 50K Championship which was just announced for Morzine in 2024.
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Gary Belanger updates us on the Spartan 3K Series and his triathlon training. Plus Heather Olson went to England and won Europe's Toughest Mudder.
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Runner, presenter, inventor, and general goofball David Hellard joins us again for the first time in many years.
We have a friendly chat about the Golden Trail Series. Plus a deep dive into the OCR and Trail Running industries over the last decade.
David's website.
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Dustin Needham talks about Broken Arrow and the hundred or so Spartan Races he has done. Aimee Kohler talks about her double podium weekend at Spartan Tri-State, being a Trail RD for Spartan, and her race company, The Running Kind.
Today's show is sponsored by BONEFROG and City Challenge Race.
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Stijn Lagrand won the 3K race and Jesse de Heer won the 15K race at last weekend's OCR European Championship in Hungary. On Sunday, they won the team championship as well. Both men join the show to talk about their performances.
They also discuss similarities and differences between the federated Euro OCR Champs, Spartan Race, and Adventurey's OCRWC.
Today's show is sponsored by The Driven Team Challenge. The original 4 person team race is back in Dahlonega, Georgia.
Organifi – We’ve got our own landing page where you can get 20 percent off ALL their amazing superfoods. Go to organifi.com/ORM and see some of our favorite products.
Rugged Maniac – Rugged has 20 plus events you can sign up for right now nationwide. Use code ORM23 for $5 off all races.
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Matt Kemp joins us to talk about a busy weekend in our sport.
Hyrox 2-Day NYC, Battle Bunker East Regionals, and 2 European Championships!
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Current Euro Champ Ida Mathilde and former Euro Champ Leon Koefoed join us from Tata, Hungary to talk about this weekend's races.
We discuss:
- The history of The OCR Euro Champs.
- 3K and 12K Distances.
- Types of obstacles and penalties.
- Prize money.
- Who to look for on the podium.
- Much more.
Today's show is sponsored by The Driven Team Challenge and BONEFROG Challenge. Go out and support your local OCR!
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Current Euro Champ Ida Mathilde and former Euro Champ Leon Koefoed join us from Tata, Hungary to talk about this weekend's races.
We discuss:
- The history of The OCR Euro Champs.
- 3K and 12K Distances.
- Types of obstacles and penalties.
- Prize money.
- Who to look for on the podium.
- Much more.
Today's show is sponsored by The Driven Team Challenge and BONEFROG Challenge. Go out and support your local OCR!
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Shaun Stephens Whale and Tyler Krushnski talk about OCR, Tower Running, and YouTube challenges.
Today's show is sponsored by:
- Organifi – We’ve got our own landing page where you can get 20 percent off ALL their amazing superfoods. Go to organifi.com/ORM and see some of our favorite products
- City Challenge – The next race is in Hoboken, NJ on July 29th. Use our code ORM2023 for all upcoming races on their website.
- Rugged Maniac – Rugged has 20 plus events you can sign up for right now nationwide. Use code ORM23 for $5 off all races.
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Ian Kay from UKHXR joins the show to talk all about the 2023 Hyrox World Championship weekend in Manchester.
OCR Weekly Show is a news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, Hyrox, and all other OCR and Hybrid Fitness-related news.
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Devon Yanko is back to talk about recent races she has won and how much has changed in her life since her first two appearances on this show. She also talks about live coverage in Ultra, the sad state of Hoka contracts, heading back to Comrades, and more.
Then we hear from the man behind the shoes you've been hearing about (and most likely wearing) since 2019. It's Matt G from VJUSA. He talks about his athletic beginnings, how he found OCR, and what had him become the US distributor of VJ Shoes.
Today's Sponsors:
BoneFrog Challenge - Sept 2, 2023. 5K and multi-lap options. Plus the Kids Wave. Check them out at BonefrogChallenge.com
Organifi - We've got our own landing page where you can get 20 percent off ALL their amazing superfoods. Go to organifi.com/ORM and see some of our favorites products.
City Challenge - Use our code ORM2023 for all upcoming races on their website.
Rugged Maniac - Rugged has 20 plus events you can sign up for right now nationwide. Use code ORM23 for $5 off all races.
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I mean, seriously.
Kris Rugloski topped her own feat of Hyrox World Champs in Vegas one day, 3rd Spartan USNS in Big Bear the next.
She won the new Spartan Race 3K series Friday afternoon, flew against time zones, and made it with 30 minutes to spare to the Savage Race in Maryland. Won that too.
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Brooke had DNF her last two 100-mile race attempts. So she showed up at Canebrake 200 in true Ultrarunner fashion and said "Let's just go and see if I can fuckin do this!"
She ended up being the first finisher, male or female, in 57:11:18.
Today’s show is sponsored by VJShoes. Get some free Mudgear socks if you order in the next few days at VJShoesUSA.com
We are also sponsored by BoneFrog. They are back this year in PA with an open and elite wave, plus a multi-lap decision. Check them out and register at BoneFrogChallenge.com
Brooke on Instagram
Complete Canebrake 200 results - https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=94273
Watch a video about Canebrake 200 - https://youtu.be/7v23qkVFQd0
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Multiple time guest, and good friend Hannah Carta returns to the show. She completed the Cocodona 250 in 4 days, 14 hours, 38 minutes, and 11 seconds. Her husband David and friend Brian were her main crew and came along for the podcast. How the hell did she get it done? Let's dig in and find out. Get ready to have some laughs and be inspired. Time is a construct people.
The mileage tracking from the race is here.
Today's Sponsors:
- Organifi - We've got our own landing page where you can get 20 percent off ALL their amazing superfoods. Go to organifi.com/ORM and see some of our favorites products.
- VJShoes - Get some awesome Mudgear socks when you order a new pair over at VJShoesUSA.com
- City Challenge - The next race is Jersey City on May 13th. Use our code ORM2023 for all upcoming races on their website.
- Rugged Maniac - Rugged has 20 plus events you can sign up for right now nationwide. Use code ORM23 for $5 off all races.
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Rich Ryan and Ian Kay talk Tough Mudder, Hyrox, DekaFit, and so much more.
A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, Hyrox, and all other OCR and Hybrid Fitness-related news.
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Tough Mudder 2023 obstacle changes and World's Toughest Mudder update. Plus we catch up with one of the OCR G.O.A.T.s, Jon Albon.
A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, Hyrox, and all other OCR and Hybrid Fitness-related news.
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3 Gals From The GORUCK Games join us today.
6th place Cali Schweikhart, 2nd place Calypso Sheridan, and 1st place Carly Wopat.
We talk about their favorite events, biggest mistakes, and best takeaways from the weekend.
GORUCK Games Leaderboard can be found here.
Today's sponsor is Organifi. We've got our own landing page where you can get 20 percent off ALL their amazing superfoods. Go to organifi.com/ORM and see some of our favorites products.
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All photos courtesy GORUCK photographer Dan Sell.
Jason Feinstein was one of the judges at this year's GORUCK Games. He gives us a behind the scenes look at some of the programming and decisions made this past weekend.
Plus, we've got a brand new show we are launching over at Hybrid Fitness Media called The Hybrid Happy Hour with Meg Jacoby. She comes on to discuss that and her record smashing sub 60 performance at Hyrox Anaheim.
Today's show is sponsored by VJShoes. Get some free Mudgear socks if you order in the next few days at VJShoesUSA.com
We are also sponsored by BoneFrog. They are back this year in PA with an open and elite waves, plus a multi lap decision. Check them out and register at BoneFrogChallenge.com
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What a weekend! First ever Spartan 3K race in Palm Beach. Hyrox Anaheim. Plus The 2023 GORUCK Games.
A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, Hyrox, and all other OCR and Hybrid Fitness-related news.
Jack Bauer on IG
Palm Beach Prediction Contest Results
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Up first is Jenny with Tailwind Nutrition. We talk about what began as her husband "delivering little white bags" in the parking lot before races, into one of the best known brands in race hydration.
Next up is Sarah Keyes who just finished 3rd at the Lake Sonoma 50K. By doing so, she qualified for the US Long Distance team. We talk a lot about that race and much more.
Today's episode is sponsored by The Bear Crawl OCR. A fantastic local race. They are family owned and operated OCR that is also a 501(c)3/non-profit.
We are also sponsored by City Challenge. The next race is Jersey City on May 13th. Use our code ORM 2023 for all upcoming races on their website.
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Tough Mudder made some announcements about the TM Endurance Series. Let's learn more with Hannah Carta.
A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, Hyrox, and all other OCR and Hybrid Fitness-related news.
Hannah C on IG.
The World's Toughest Mudder Documentary on YouTube.
This episode is sponsored by Rugged Maniac. Get $5.00 off with code ORM23. Hit this link for the rest of the venues they are hitting in 2023.
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First up is Mather Wiswall and Ruby George, who are the founders of the Florida Grid League.
Then we chat with Mat Lock, the man behind launching Hyrox in Australia & New Zealand.
Today's episode is sponsored by The Bear Crawl OCR. A fantastic local race. They are family owned and operated OCR that is also a 501(c)3/non-profit.
We are also sponsored by City Challenge. The next race is Jersey City on May 13th. Use our code ORM 2023 for all upcoming races on their website.
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The second race of the Savage Pro Series took place in Gainesville, Florida. Here are the finish line interviews with many of the top men and women.
Shawn Roberts (1st) Ryan Kempson (2nd) Leon Kofoed (3rd) Veejay Jones (4th) Joseph Cotto (5th) Kevin Thompson (6th) Ian Hosek (7th)
Jessika Poppie (Savage Social and Merch Gal) Kris Rugloski (1st) Alex Walker (2nd) Jamie Horianopoulos (3rd) Calypso Sheridan (4th) Rachel Watters (5th) Jessica Wong (9th)) Sarah Grippi (10th) Courtney Washington (11th) The full Savage Race Gainesville, Florida results can be found here.
This podcast (and our Savage coverage) was sponsored by VJ Shoes!
They are back as an ORM sponsor and we could not be happier.
This episode was also sponsored by Mythic Race! It's happening this weekend!
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Rich Ryan joins this week to talk Savage Gainesville, Battle Bunker, OCR Attendance, plus Succession and much more.
A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, Hyrox, and all other OCR and Hybrid Fitness-related news.
Rich's Running Is In Fact Reinforced.
This episode is sponsored by Rugged Maniac. Get $5.00 off with code ORM23. Hit this link for the rest of the venues they are hitting in 2023.
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We start the episode by catching up with the hypest of hype men, Erock. You know him from Hyrox, Tough Mudder, or 29029. Today, he's launching an online competition with Again Faster. There are over $50,000 available in cash and prizes across all age groups.
Then, we talk to Allison Outlaw. She is a crossfitter and cyclist who found herself on top of an age group podium at Hyrox Worlds in Vegas. She finished 4th in the pro field in Dallas, and she is heading back to Manchester Worlds next month.
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Episode sponsors: VJ Shoes. Check out the newest brands including the XTRM 2 and The Ultra 2. Free shipping and free exchanges on returns at VJ Shoes USA.
Other sponsors include Mythic Race and Bear Crawl OCR. Last, but not least, this episode is sponsored today by City Challenge. Get out and support local your local OCR.
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There have been a bunch of shows in the last 10 years that have been about OCR and/or featured athletes from OCR. The first name that came to mind for this chapter is the living legend himself, Hunter McIntyre.
Hunter loves the camera, and the camera loves him back. He's the most outspoken athlete in the game, and he has the talent to back it up. He's been on more magazines and seen more airtime than anyone else in our industry. You could say he is our only true crossover star.
Hunter joined us to discuss Boundless, Steve Austin's Broken Skull, Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge, Million Dollar Mile, and The Spartan Games.
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Grit Games with Kenny Stanford. Plus Canebrake 200 finisher Joshua Ilnicki.
A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, Hyrox, and all other OCR and Hybrid Fitness-related news.
Joshua
Grit Games Kenny
Yeti Trail Runners Documentary
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The first race of the Savage Pro Series took place in Dallas, Georgia. Here are interviews with many of the top men and women.
Ryan Kempson (1st) Shawn Roberts (2nd) Rylan Schadegg (3rd) Nick Ryker (4th) Joseph Cotto (5th) Kevin Thompson (6th) John Penland (7th) Justin "Matthew" Wiliams Michael Mitchell (ORM Tent Guy) and Jeff Marier (ORM Film Guy)
Jessika Poppie (Savage Social and Merch Gal) Kris Rugloski (1st) Alex Walker (2nd) Jamie Horianopoulos (3rd) Chrissy McFarland (4th) Rachel Watters (5th) Sarah Grippi - Snyder (6th) Jessica Shephard (7th) Kristen Overcash (11th) Emilee Stevens (13th) Taylor Cedeno (21st)
The full Savage Race Spring Georgia results can be found here.
This podcast (and our Savage coverage last weekend) was sponsored by VJ Shoes!
They are back as an ORM sponsor and we could not be happier.
This episode was also sponsored by Rugged Maniac and Mythic Race!
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Scott The Fayne Knowles and Toothless Michael talk about the first few Spartan and Savage Races of the season.
A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, Hyrox, and all other OCR and Hybrid Fitness-related news.
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Interviews from the field at the Spartan Race in Conyers, Georgia.
Sarah Grippi-Snyder @3gxmentalperformancetraining (1st both days) Rachel Watters @rachel_fit_girl (2nd Sat, 3rd Sun) Cassandra Grill @cassandra_gill_ (3rd Sat, 2nd Sun)
Mike Strobel @wildboystrobe (1st Sat, 2nd Sun) Dustin Rutter @drutter88 (2nd Sat, 3rd Sun) Cole DeRosa @CJDerosa (Ran AG on Sat, 1st Elite Sun)
Plus Matt's buddy Clayton Griffith.
Then, Taryn Terrell calls in to explain why she didn't come to Georgia.
Spartan Georgia Race Results
This podcast (and the entire Spartan weekend) was sponsored by VJ Shoes! They are back as an ORM sponsor and we could not be happier. Come see us at Savage Race next weekend to win your own pair. You choose the style and size!
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Additional episode sponsors are Rugged Maniac - Use Code ORM23 at checkout for $5 off at Rugged Maniac. Also Mythic Race in Benton, MO. They are Missouri's only OCRWC Qualifier.
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Rich Ryan rocks and rolls his way onto the Top 15 for the Hyrox World Champs, but will it hold? Plus, Spartan does a lot of stuff right in Georgia.
A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, Hyrox, and all other OCR and Hybrid Fitness-related news.
Intro and Outro Music by: Eric Leland
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Once upon a time, Facebook was THE lifeblood of obstacle racing. It has been said the OCR is the sport that social media built. It started with posting your favorite fire jump pic. Then someone would comment they had done a race too, and asked if you would do the next one with them. Facebook groups are where we learned about cool gear to buy and new races to run. It's where we could find training groups and discount codes. Some of us still have the friends we made online to this day.
Let's talk to Paul Jones, who was an admin of one of the largest OCR groups from 2012-2018.
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Today's show is sponsored Bear Crawl OCR. It is also sponsored by City Challenge. Get out and support local your local OCR.
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Interviews from the competition floor at DekaFit Nashville 2023 (in order of appearance)
- Joshua Gonzales – 3rd place elite men
- Nick Ryker – 1st place elite men
- Ginny P Fit – 2nd place AG women
- Michael Allison – Random strong dude
- Amelia Roberston – 3rd place AG women
- Terra Jackson – 1st place elite women
- Molly Akers – 2nd place elite women
- Megan Clark – 3rd place elite women
- Colin Stiefer – 2nd place elite men
- Mark Jones -Ruck Division Deka
- Nick Kileen – PWRLFT Stud
- Yancy Culp – God Of All Things Deka
Today’s show is sponsored by Rugged Maniac and Mythic Race.
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Interviews from the competition floor at DekaFit Nashville 2023 (in order of appearance)
- Joshua Gonzales – 3rd place elite men
- Nick Ryker – 1st place elite men
- Ginny P Fit – 2nd place AG women
- Michael Allison – Random strong dude
- Amelia Roberston – 3rd place AG women
- Terra Jackson – 1st place elite women
- Molly Akers – 2nd place elite women
- Megan Clark – 3rd place elite women
- Colin Stiefer – 2nd place elite men
- Mark Jones -Ruck Division Deka
- Nick Kileen – PWRLFT Stud
- Yancy Culp – God Of All Things Deka
Today’s show is sponsored by Rugged Maniac and Mythic Race.
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First, we catch up with Grant McCartney, who has not been on the show in several years. We talk about OCR, Ninja, CrossFit, and more. Then we have a chat with Ida, who talks about the female all-star team's 3rd place finish at Gov Games.
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Episode sponsors: Rugged Maniac - Use Code ORM23 at checkout for $5 off at Rugged Maniac.
Other sponsors include Mythic Race and Bear Crawl OCR. Last, but not least, this episode is sponsored today by City Challenge. Get out and support local your local OCR
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Government Games in Dubai with Rich Ryan and Ryan Kent. Plus Josh March with the new Bonefrog.
A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
Intro and Outro Music by: Eric Leland
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Nick Symmonds wants to give away $25,000 to the first person to complete what he calls The Impossible Obstacle Course.
USAOCR has been reorganized with new leadership and has launched applications and criteria for 2023 events.
Today's episode is sponsored by City Challenge. Learn all about their tri-state area races at CityChallengeRace.com. Use Code ORM2023 at checkout!
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Belle MacFarlane finished 2nd Pro Female in her first-ever Hyrox. Let's learn more about her.
A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
Intro and Outro Music by: Eric Leland
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The Commentator Ninja comes on to talk about the current state of the ninja community which includes the latest dealings with World Obstacle.
Then Rachel Watters and Nick Ryker join in for a chat about The Nashville Fit Games.
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Today’s show is sponsored by Rugged Maniac.
Rugged Maniac returns for 2023 with our muddiest year yet! We’re renewing our muddy vows, going back to the nitty gritty basics, and shouting our love for mud from the mountain tops. In fact, we’re unleashing both the World’s Largest Mud Pit and a “Muddy Back Guarantee” to ensure the most epic day of muddy glory. You won’t want to miss this!
Use Code ORM23 at checkout for $5 off at Rugged Maniac.
What if I told you that for a short time, Tough Mudder had a huge focus on elite racing and gave away more money than any other race company?
In 2017, TMHQ produced a timed morning wave, 8-hour overnight events, and Tough Mudder X, which they called "The Toughest Mile on the planet". All these events had cash prizes and broadcast deals. Here are snippets from press releases at that time.
..."Tough Mudder, the active lifestyle and media brand, has partnered with Facebook to deliver original, live event sports and fitness programming on Watch, Facebook’s new platform for shows. Facebook will be the exclusive video platform for the new $50,000 Tougher Mudder Championship race series and Weekly Tough Mudder Bootcamp fitness studio classes"
..."The deal features the launch of the new sports event, Tough Mudder X, named “The Ultimate Race to Determine the Fittest and the Fastest Athletes in the World.” With the new agreement, all Tough Mudder television programming – Tough Mudder X, America’s Toughest Mudder, and World’s Toughest Mudder – will now debut on CBS. Encore presentations of the shows will air on CBS Sports Network in prime time"
Like many other chapters in our book, the events were here, they were awesome, and then they were gone. The OCR Stat Guru, Jack Bauer himself, joins us for this one.
TMX Article from 2017.
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Today's show is sponsored by Mythic Race and Bear Crawl OCR. It is also sponsored by City Challenge. Get out and support local your local OCR.
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Hyrox is all the rage, but can it be bigger than OCR?
A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
Ian Kay joins us again to discuss Hyrox hype and much much more.
Intro and Outro Music by: Eric Leland
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Listen to Friday's pre-race interviews from Chicago with athletes Meg Jacoby, Terra Jackson, Ryan Kent, Michael (Sandy) Sandbach, Dylan Scott, Kris Rugloski, and Lauren Weeks. Followed by an interview with Head Judge, Crystal Salaz
Then we get to Saturday post-race interviews with Men's Doubles Champs, Rich Ryan and Brakken Kraker. Followed by interviews with Meg, Dylan, Dr. Alandra Greenlee, Sandy, Nick Kipp from Honor Bound Fitness, and Women's Champion, Mikaela Norman.
Later that afternoon we caught up with Kris Rugloski, Men's Champion, David Magida, Nikki Brazier, and Women's Doubles Champs, Morgan Schultz and Cali Schweikhart (Team Schazam!).
This episode is presented by PWRLIFT. Help supercharge your post-workout recovery with fruit-forward high-protein water.
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Rich Ryan is a solid hotel roommate and a great hybrid athlete. Let's break down the Chicago Hyrox North American Championships.
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BattleFrog launched in May of 2014 and held 6 races which were universally applauded. In 2015, they produced 15 events and a television show on ESPN. In August of that year, they announced a massive jump to 44 races nationwide. A few months later was the infamous Fiest Bowl sponsorship, and 25 races into 2016, they were out of business.
Let's dig in with David Moore and find out what the hell happened.
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Marc from The Hybrid Experiment talks about Hyrox Stuttgart, Fantasy Fiction, Sports Docs, and more!
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Learn about The Grit Games through Caitlynn plus Mintra Tilly gives some Hyrox updates.
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Kevin Gregory and Josh Gonzales join us on their way back from a Deka event at Pure Impact Athletics in Ontario, Canada.
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Superhero Scramble and Atlas Race were two races that launched in the booming early days of OCR. Could someone besides Spartan have big payouts and a nationwide series? Brakken Kraker comes on to discuss the rise and fall of both companies.
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Here is the Superhero Scramble article referenced in the episode.
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JayFit from The Hybrid Approach comes on to talk about Hyrox Euro Champs. Tough Mudder's Chris Maltbie and new plans for obstacle innovation.
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Learn all about the beginnings of The Hurricane Heat, The UltraBeast, The Trifecta, and that famous first catchphrase -"You'll know at the finish line". Carrie Adams joins us for a deep dive inside Spartan HQ circa 2011-2013.
Carrie's early Spartan Race video
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We spoke with Terra Jackson, Dr. Alandra Greenlee, Meg Jacoby, and Lauren Weeks before they head over to The Netherlands for the big 2023 Hyrox European Championships.
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Rugged Maniac returns for 2023 with our muddiest year yet! We’re renewing our muddy vows, going back to the nitty gritty basics, and shouting our love for mud from the mountain tops. In fact, we’re unleashing both the World’s Largest Mud Pit and a “Muddy Back Guarantee” to ensure the most epic day of muddy glory. You won’t want to miss this!
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Hybricon/Battle Bunker with Hunter McIntyre and Austen Alexander. Nicole Mericle talks about Dream Team, Spartan 3K, and World Obstacle.
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Amelia Boone joins us for Chapter 2 to discuss the dawn of Spartan Race as a professional sport. We cover what it was like for an "elite" athlete from 2012-2014.
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Rugged Maniac returns for 2023 with our muddiest year yet! We’re renewing our muddy vows, going back to the nitty gritty basics, and shouting our love for mud from the mountain tops. In fact, we’re unleashing both the World’s Largest Mud Pit and a “Muddy Back Guarantee” to ensure the most epic day of muddy glory. You won’t want to miss this!
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Fixing Hyrox. Plus World Obstacle Chat, Obstacle Sports Canada updates, and more.
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2nd part of The Weekly Show with Ian Kay. Matt just finished a 5K, so let's talk about that race. Plus World Obstacle's new championship, restaurant ratings, and more
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Ian Kay joins to talk about the 2023 World's Toughest Mudder video.
The Weekly Show will have 2 parts this week. We'll have part 2 up tomorrow to discuss World Obstacle announcement and more.
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Chapter 1 is an interview with Alex Patterson, one of the first employees of Tough Mudder. Alex was instrumental in helping TM and OCR become the juggernaut they became circa 2011-2015.
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Spartan Race North American Elite Series, OCR Triple Crown, Spartan Series vs Savage Series with Miranda Kielpinski and Nick Ryker.
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Jarrett has been around the northeast community for years. By making the podium at GORUCK Games and Battle Bunker, he's now known by almost everyone in OCR.
Megan Jacoby just started competing and has already become a dominant force in the Hybrid space. She set the female Hyrox record and won the Deka Mile World Championship in a matter of a few weeks.
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Rugged Maniac returns for 2023 with our muddiest year yet! We’re renewing our muddy vows, going back to the nitty gritty basics, and shouting our love for mud from the mountain tops. In fact, we’re unleashing both the World’s Largest Mud Pit and a “Muddy Back Guarantee” to ensure the most epic day of muddy glory. You won’t want to miss this!
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We opened the phone lines this week for mystery guests!
Enjoy this chat with LT, Ryan VanDerVort, and Mike/Katelyn from Obstacle Running Adventures.
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Faye Morgan on the new (ish) Spartan Race obstacles. Joe Pattrick from The Hybrid Approach on the LA and Frankfurt Hyrox events.
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James Burton from British Obstacle Sports and Graham Wells from Scotland give us their takes on the latest UK OCR news.
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- DeeJay Fox – 1st Place Male – 105 Miles
- Anthony Kunkle – Sprint Lap Winner- 65 Miles
- Cali Schweikhart – 8th Place Female – 80 Miles
- Chris Maltbie – Race Director
- Kris Rugloski – 1st place woman – 100 Miles
All WTM Results are listed here.
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Rugged Maniac returns for 2023 with our muddiest year yet! We’re renewing our muddy vows, going back to the nitty gritty basics, and shouting our love for mud from the mountain tops. In fact, we’re unleashing both the World’s Largest Mud Pit and a “Muddy Back Guarantee” to ensure the most epic day of muddy glory. You won’t want to miss this!
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Ryan Atkins and Lindsay Webster just raced in Abu Dhabi. How was it? Plus what the heck are they gonna do in 2023?
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We ask Ian Adamson several questions about World Obstacle and its relationship to the sports of OCR, Ninja, and Modern Pentathlon.
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Rugged Maniac returns for 2023 with our muddiest year yet! We’re renewing our muddy vows, going back to the nitty gritty basics, and shouting our love for mud from the mountain tops. In fact, we’re unleashing both the World’s Largest Mud Pit and a “Muddy Back Guarantee” to ensure the most epic day of muddy glory. You won’t want to miss this!
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Hannah Carta wants to know what the OCRWC/Spartan news means in the context of OCR History. Plus, “Is This Stupid?” – starring the Gatorade fitness app.
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The interviews begin in bed on Monday morning with Jeff Marier, then we move on to The Brunch for :
- Scott The Fayne Knowles (and LeeAnn) – I Am A Spartan Podcast – 50 miles.
- Heather Olsen – 5th place female. 1st place AG. 1st place Athena – 75 miles.
- Melissa Dugan – Sharkbait – Pit Crew
- Jenny Overstreet – 3rd place female – ~~90~~ 85 miles.
- Mark Gaudet – 2nd place male – 105 miles.
Part III will have the 2022 Male Winner Deejay Fox. Plus Anthony Kunkle, Cali Schweikhart, Hanna Carta, and the full Race Director interview with Chris Maltbie so stay tuned for that!
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Rich Ryan comes flying in fresh off being crowned the DekaFit World Champion!
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A look back at 2014 WTM Episode 1 before talking to Brad Heilwagen, Kait Bykowicz, Ian Kay, Will Chung, Sean Merryweather, Heather Olson, Josh Fiore, Miko, Kelly Glynn, Evan Perperis, and Chris Hill.
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Ian Floyd just did World's Toughest Mudder. We talked about that plus Pentathlon updates and the 2023 Savage Series. Also, Matt had a food slip.
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Super stacked show with Matt Kemp and Joe Pattrick. We were then joined from Greece by Kris Rugloski and Rylan Schadegg. They finished 3rd and 2nd overall this weekend at Spartan Trifecta World Champs.
As a bonus, I spoke with Alisa Petrova who came in 2nd overall in Trifecta World Champs, and Sergei Perelygin who came 7th overall after coming 2nd in the Sprint, and 4th in the Super.
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Ryan and Lindsay hear the news about the Spartan Race 3K Series. Are they happy about it? Will Lindsay keep showing up? Let's find out.
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A catch-up with Leon Koefed about grip training and more. Then, Austen Alexander comes back on the show to discuss the good and bad of the first Battle Bunker. Plus he talks about the future of the O-Course and the event.
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Ashley Reis returns to discuss Spartan changes, dummy drags, and the plural form of "medium".
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Ashley Reis returns to discuss Spartan changes, dummy drags, and the plural form of "medium".
A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
Scott and I Am A Spartan Podcast
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Spartan Race announced the biggest changes in history today. Deep dives on 3K, Lasers, and No Burpees to follow. We'll touch on them here, before talking to Austen Alexander from Battle Bunker.
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Spartan Race announced the biggest changes in history today. Deep dives on 3K, Lasers, and No Burpees to follow. We'll touch on them here, before talking to Austen Alexander from Battle Bunker.
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Scott The Fayne Knowles and Matt talk Spartan Race coverage, Wordle Battles, Some TV talk, and more.
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The final race of the 2022 Spartan Race North American Series. Jack Bauer and Matt B. Davis make their predictions.
Make your picks! See how you compare.
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Katie talks about her plans to take over the world. Bonnie and Matt talk about the MRG/ORM battles of old.
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Dave Claxton returns to talk OCR stuff, Deka stuff Ninja stuff, and more!
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Let's talk about coffee and obstacle racing, shall we?
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Faye Morgan aka @fayemocr comes on this week to talk Spartan Hall of Fame, Battle Bunker, 5K fun, and more.
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Kirk makes his first appearance and it's a fun time.
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Brakken Kraker makes his first visit to Weekly Show and it gets HEATED.
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A pleasant surprise for Matt B. and for the listener.
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So many athletes, we can't possibly list them all here. Enjoy this plethora of finish-line interviews from Stratton, Vermont.
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So many athletes, we can't possibly list them all here. Enjoy this plethora of finish-line interviews from Stratton, Vermont.
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
Rich Ryan comes back to talk about OCRWC 2022.
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
Rich Ryan comes back to talk about OCRWC 2022.
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Learn all about two new trail adventures.
Links here - https://www.mammothmarch.com and https://www.doubleblackevents.com/
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Learn all about two new trail adventures.
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Nick Ryker joins to discuss why the Spartan NFT was a horrible idea, the Deka Champs AG layout, and a follow-up on the canolli contest.
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Nick Ryker joins to discuss why the Spartan NFT was a horrible idea, the Deka Champs AG layout, and a follow-up on the canolli contest.
A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
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Atkins' latest episode with us covers a myriad of topics including his future in the sport, how he feels Spartan Race is doing, what other sports he's excited to participate in, and much more.
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Atkins' latest episode with us covers a myriad of topics including his future in the sport, how he feels Spartan Race is doing, what other sports he's excited to participate in, and much more.
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Ashley Reis joins to discuss Spartan's Joe De Sena's latest ideas, GoRuck Hyrox, Spartan Discord, and more.
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Ashley Reis joins to discuss Spartan's Joe De Sena's latest ideas, GoRuck Hyrox, Spartan Discord, and more.
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
Rich Ryan joins to discuss the state of DekaFit. Plus, being inspired vs. giving it all up.
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
Rich Ryan joins to discuss the state of DekaFit. Plus, being inspired vs. giving it all up.
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Both of these athletes won Spartan Races last weekend. Let's learn more about them.
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Spartan Kewlona NACS Recap. Hunter’s Battle Bunker. Dave says Goodbye.
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Make your predictions here for the Kelowna Spartan North American Championships.
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What started as a conversation about OCR, Ninja, and Crossfit went much much deeper.
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Mark Jones and Brandon Welling talk about their new event which takes place in New Jersey this weekend.
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and Dave Claxton discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
Hyrox documentary review. 2023 World Championship Belgium. Rugged Maniac parent company. "Climbing" gyms.
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OCR Twins Aston and Jay Hearle plus Matt Brooke of Europe Tough Mudder/Spartan.
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MyZone - It's time to switch things up. Reward your effort to feel good about fitness and physical activity. Join the social MEPwork with MyZone!
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DekaFit. CrossFit Games. Other stuff.
A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and Dave Claxton discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
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First ever ORM podcast from The United Kingdom.
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- Jimmy aka Steven and Danny plus Actiph
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- Chris and Russell and Martin
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and Dave Claxton discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
UK Yorkshire Tough Mudder. Deka Chicago. Spartan Rules and Officiating.
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Gary and Hannah talk about their Ode To Laz experiences.
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Jessica Franko does extensive research and looks at ways to improve the process of Spartan Race officiating.
Jessica's overview and full report.
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and Dave Claxton discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
Doping questions. Building a home gym. What if LIV came to OCR?
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Veteran, Nurse, Cheerleader, Trifecta AG Podium.
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Lauren Rantala and Marc Howe - New hires at Hyrox USA talk about the 2022/2023 Season.
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Matt, Jack Bauer, and Miranda K. preview Spartan's 4th race in this year's North American Series.
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SkyRunning, Stolen Gear, and World OCR.
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Spartan Europe has a nice live feed. Can we have one? The continued debate of short/vs long OCR. Also, will Matt get a dog?
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James Burton and Louise Ferriman are two English OCR athletes that attended the events in Turkey last weekend. We talked about testing the new OCR course, or is it Ninja?
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Farewell to Indian Mud Run. Turkey Update. How short is too short?
A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and Dave Claxton discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
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Farewell to Indian Mud Run. Turkey Update. How short is too short?
A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and Dave Claxton discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
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Giles Chatter, Tough Mudder CEO, talks Tough Mudder news including why they are now working with World OCR. Adriel Young is a World Champion in SwimRun. He reached out after hearing Hunter claim he was going to do well. We of course asked to have him on the show.
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and Dave Claxton discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
Spartan Montreal. Savage Ohio. Stacie Davis checks in.
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Ryan Woods returns to talk about how his race went in Mexico. Plus, Matt, Jack, and Miranda preview Savage Ohio and recap Spartan Race Mexico.
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Ryan Woods returns to talk about how his race went in Mexico. Plus, Matt, Jack, and Miranda preview Savage Ohio and recap Spartan Race Mexico.
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UK OCR Host Ian Kay joins us this week. It's an international special to discuss OCR Euro Champs, Spartan Mexico, Spartan Paddleboard, and more.
All things UKOCR
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Ida Mathilde and a look at the first OCR Euro Champs since 2019. Matt, Jack, and Miranda break down who's going to Mexico for the 3rd race of the series.
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Chat with Greg from RoxLyfe plus Dave and Matt do Dave and Matt things.
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and Dave Claxton discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
Today on the show: Which course should be in the Olympics? Ivan Drago vs. Clubber Lang. Spartan Race Canada.
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Alyssa tries some new things. Olympian Kate talks to us about the UIPM and pentathlon.
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and Dave Claxton discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
Today on the show: Spartan, Savage, Deka, and Hyrox Updates
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This week it's Terrain Race, Dunkin Donuts, Star Wars, and Rasslin'.
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Matt B. Davis, Jack Bauer, and Miranda Kielpinski give predictions on Spartan Big Bear 2022
Compete against the experts - Make your Spartan picks here!
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Dave Claxton and Jack Bauer predictions show for the 2022 Hyrox World Champs in Las Vegas, Nevada
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Today on the show: Hyrox, Savage, Deka, and Dino Bravo.
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Peak Pentathlon and Joe Desena weigh on on the latest news about equestrian being removed from modern pentathlon.
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and Dave Claxton discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
Today on the show: Dave does another RX1. Tough Mudder Georgia. ParkNFly.
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GORUCK Games Gals discuss the event in detail.
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2022 GORUCK Games Champions talk about the weekend and what they want to conquer next.
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and Dave Claxton discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
Today on the show: An OCR Weekly Show Special
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and Dave Claxton discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
Today on the show: Park runs. Dogs. Spartan Games update.
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Lotte Black and Dr. Alandra Greenlee announce their presence on the podium.
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The Good Doctor Greenlee on IG
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and Dave Claxton discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
Today on the show: Dave crosses the border for Deka! More Hyrox updates. More other stuff.
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and Dave Claxton discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
Today on the show: A little more action - A little less Watson: A Spartan Games Recap
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Solving Oscar's problems. Why Tony refuses to rank things and more.
Longer chat with Tony from last year.
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and Dave Claxton discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
Today on the show: Savage Georgia Recap. Spartan Games SN2EP2 Recap. Unpaid Athletes. Hyrox NL.
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and Dave Claxton discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
Today on the show: Spartan Georgia Recap. Deka Denver. Hyrox records fall.
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All 6 podium athletes from the Spartan North American Elite Series race in SLO.
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Celebrate March with Rugged Maniac's March Mudness contest! You could win a Rugged Maniac entry, and anyone who correctly guesses the college basketball champion will receive a 50% discount code. Just head to the Rugged Maniac website by March 17th at 12:00 PM EDT to join in on the Mudness: ruggedmaniac.com/march-mudness.
A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and Dave Claxton discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
Today on the show: Who cares about Barkley? Female hockey players. 22.3. Bad managers.
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Along with host Matt B. Davis, OCR World Champion Nicole Mericle and OCR stats expert Jack Bauer have joined forces to break down major races throughout the 2022 season.
“Who’s on Top?” will consist of rumors, speculations, and plenty of hard facts surrounding the biggest events in OCR.
In today’s episode: Matt, Jack, and Nicole discuss their thoughts on how the first Spartan North American Elite Series will go. First stop - SLO!
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Her athletic history with OCR, Hyrox, and Myzone.
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and Dave Claxton discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
Today on the show: Savage season kicks off. Hyrox New York. 22.2
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Amelia talks about athlete contracts in obstacle racing and trail running.
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and Dave Claxton discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
Today on the show: Spartan Jax and AZ. Hyrox Germany. CrossFit 22.1
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and Dave Claxton discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
Today on the show: Spartan contracts. Hyrox Boston moved. Ode to Laz update.
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and Dave Claxton discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
Today on the show: Trucks in Canada. Monster In Crossfit. Joe Desena in MSNBC.
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ORM has been covering the Death Race since 2012. Let's talk about it. Plus we dig into the vault for some audio from back in the day.
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Some video from an old Winter Death Race
ORM has been covering the Death Race since 2012. Let's talk about it. Plus we dig into the vault for some audio from back in the day.
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Some video from an old Winter Death Race
ORM has been covering the Death Race since 2012. Let's talk about it. Plus we dig into the vault for some audio from back in the day.
2013 post with photos and some live updates.
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Some video from an old Winter Death Race
A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and Dave Claxton discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
Today on the show: Deep dive into Quebec with Nic "Bear" Bertrand, some Death Race thoughts, and what Dave thinks of the 2014 Hunter interview.
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Article and agenda from the USOCR Conference in 2014.
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and Dave Claxton discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
Today on the show: Hyrox Manchester. GORUCK Games update. OCR/Hybrid home-field advantage.
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Hyrox Chicago recap with Kris Rugloski and Rich Ryan. A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and Dave Claxton discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
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CEO Kyle McLaughlin and Director of Product, Chris Maltbie talk all things Tough Mudder. Buy ORM a Dunks
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and Dave Claxton discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
Topics this week include Deka wins by Kent and Rugloski. Hyrox Chicago Prep, GORUCK Games, and more.
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Steve Hammond gives us the low down on the 2022 Spartan North American Elite Series and the 2022 Spartan Age Group National Series.
Then, we get to learn about the man behind the lens, Jack Goras.
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and Dave Claxton discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
Topics this week include the brand new Spartan North American Elite Series. Includes special guest, Chriz Scherf from Mexico.
Strava from Ajusco. Another one is here.
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Ghost Busters, Spiderman, and The Matrix.
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and Dave Claxton discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
Topics this week include the announcement of the OFX Team, to coach or not to coach, the Strava year in sport, hoping against hope for Spartan announcements, and more.
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Racing in the sands of Abu Dhabi. What's up for next year and more.
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and Dave Claxton discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
Topics this week include the new Spartan AG and Elite Series, OCR Draft Ideas, and beers with Gretsky.
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Jack and Matt discuss the Abu Dhabi Spartan World Championships. Plus, they dig into 10 years of Spartan Race stats.
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and Dave Claxton discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.
Topics this week include F1 and Spartan are samesies. A full-on rodent update. OFX Racing Team announcement.
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Topics this week include the Central Florida Spartan. 4-day work week. High school dating stories.
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Running. OCR. Anxiety. WandaVision. Cats.
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Topics this week include Spartan Abu Dhabi thoughts. DekaFit money series and championship announcement. More home repair stuff.
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Previously unreleased information from our prediction show.
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and Dave Claxton discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
Topics this week include: Abu Dhabi team racing. Spartan's 2021 Canada schedule. More moving adventures.
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After World's Toughest Mudder with Katie Knight and Joe and KC from Team Four Eyes.
Today's show is brought to you by Rugged Maniac! The 2022 Rugged Maniac calendar is here, and registration is officially open! You can get early-bird pricing now through November 28 when you register for any 2022 Rugged Maniac event. That gets you entry to one of your favorite obstacle course races, epic swag, and a ticket to a day-long festival with music, beer, and more. What are you waiting for? Sign up today: ruggedmaniac.com
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Interviews with top performers and special guests from one of the best events of the year, The Brunch following WTM.
Mark Batres
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and Dave Claxton discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
Topics this week include: World's Toughest Mudder Recap. Matt's Move. Dave's Virtual WTM. OCR Stars Final. Ice Road Truckers.
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and Dave Claxton discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
Topics this week include: Abu Dhabi Travel. Worlds' Toughest Mudder Updates. What is Xumo and Spartan TV?
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Today's we've got CrossFit Games and Rogue Invitational veteran Chandler Smith. Plus, the Voice of Functional Fitness, Sean Woodland.
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Arianna Scalfo, Lindsay Webster, and Veejay Jones just got back from taping Spartan Games, Season 2. Let's fuck around and find out about it.
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
Topics this week include: Rogue Invitational. Strongman. 3 mile trial. Hyrox Teams.
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Katie Knight talks about her first 24 hour OCR experience at Spartan Telluride, plus how she's getting ready for World's Toughest Mudder. Plus Zander Kean on broadcasting sports and more.
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
Topics this week include: Dave takes AG! Rig rope coatings. Spartan Games update. WTM update.
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Interviews with River Davis, Alvaro Vasquez, Cameron Tucker, Michael Garcia, Noel Medina, Nick Ryker, Scott The Fayne Knowles, Rachel Watters, Sarah Hetzel, and Laura Stein.
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
Topics this week include : Spartan Georgia Recap. Spartan Blue Mountain Set Up. Spartan Games Days 1 and 2. Lawnmower update.
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The reigning Spartan world champion, Nicole Mericle and OCR stats expert, Jack Bauer, have joined forces to break down major races throughout the 2021 season.
“Who’s on Top?” will consist of rumors, speculations, and plenty of hard facts surrounding the biggest events in OCR.
On today’s episode : The 5th race in the 2021 Spartan US National Series. Big Bear, California.
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
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Adventurey Founder, Adrian Bijanada talks about lessons learned from OCRWC 2021. Plus we hear from Kyle McLaughlin about big plans for Tough Mudder 2022.
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Prediction contest results for Spartan Tahoe North American Championship and OCRWC 2021.
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
Topics this week include : OCR hangover. New blood. Federations. Gloves or nah.
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More interviews from The OCR World Championships in Stratton, Vermont.
Today’s show has conversations with Ryan Kempson, Egor Belousov, Logan Broadbent, Ian Hosek, Kris Rugloski, Meg Julian, The Relay team of Jack Bauer and Ally Tippets minus Beni, Mike and Katelyn from Obstacle Running Adventures, Mr. and Mrs. Theo, and Logan Broadbent.
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
Topics this week include : Matt is back from OCRWC. Dave back from Mud Hero. Plus some Hyrox updates.
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Interviews from The OCR World Championships in Stratton Vermont.
Friday night interviews begin with Lindsay Webster, Sarah Keyes, Rachel Corilgliano, Aaron Newell, Ryan Kempson, and the kids from UMPQUA.
Then we start our Saturday afternoon interviews with Ida Mathilde, Rose Wetzel, Lindsay, Rachel, Matt Puntin, and Kris Rugloski.
This is just part 1. Later this week, we will have even more.
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The reigning Spartan world champion (Nicole Mericle) and OCR stats expert (Jack Bauer) have joined forces to break down major races throughout the 2021 season.
“Who’s on Top?” will consist of rumors, speculations, and plenty of hard facts surrounding the biggest events in OCR.
On today’s episode : Jack, Matt and Nicole breakdown the elite fields in Tahoe for the Spartan North American Championships. As well as the 3k and 15K OCRWC taking place in Stratton, Vermont.
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
Topics this week include : Spartan season pass. Hyrox PFT Chat. How Dave met your mother.
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Brendan Neely is a Canadian mountain runner, firefighter, dad, and most recently, elite obstacle racer. Let's welcome him to the scene.
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David Magida and Hunter McIntyre, with a little Brint Hastert in there, talk about Hyrox World Championships in Leipzig, Germany last weekend.
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Dave and Matt discuss what happened in the Red Deer, Canada Spartan race over the weekend. Included are talks with racer Mik Gerylo, Spartan's Head of Officiating, Robert Coble, and Johnny Waite, Operations Manager for Spartan Race Canada.
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Jon Albon talks about his recent experience winning over at the OCC in Europe. We also talk about is OCRWC racing history, and what his plans are for the remainder of the year.
Read Jon's race report here.
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
Topics this week include : Canada Cancel. Power Rankings. Bruce Jenner. Kipchoge Documentary.
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Sam from The Bad Idea Running Club is the first episode in a new series that will focus on members of the ORM and OCR community. They are people you probably don't know, but will be effected by, once you do.
The Desert Ape comes on the podcast to talk about bad ideas, OCR, sobriety, El Paso life and more.
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Topics this week include : OCR Stars 2 launch. Plus Spartan WV coverage and more.
This week’s cohost – Dave Claxton from OFX Podcast. Plus special guest, Hunter McIntyre.
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Ryan Atkins and Ryan Woods discuss what went down at the West Virginia Spartan Race. Plus Veejay Jones joins in to talk about his race choices for this year and beyond.
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Along with host Matt B. Davis, the reigning Spartan world champion (Nicole Mericle) and OCR stats expert (Jack Bauer) have joined forces to break down major races throughout the 2021 season.
“Who’s on Top?” will consist of rumors, speculations, and plenty of hard facts surrounding the biggest events in OCR.
On today’s episode : Matt, Jack, and Nicole discuss who will make the top 5 for the men and women this weekend in West Virginia. Asheville's contest winner Jack Goras joins us for his predictions as well.
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A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
Topics this week include : OCRWC Covid Plan. Women's Running Shorts.
This week’s cohost – Dave Claxton from OFX Podcast. Plus special guest, steeplechaser turned OCR athlete, Stephanie Steeples.
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Hannah won the event for the women with 45 miles. Gary's night ended early with 30 miles. They both discuss the good, bad, and ugly of their first ever Toughest Mudder.
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Complete Results from Chicago Toughest Mudder 2021.
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Topics include : Deka World Records. Toughest Mudder Chicago. Bodybuilding.
This week’s cohost – Dave Claxton from OFX Podcast.
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New dad, Armen Hammer comes back on the show to talk about The CrossFit Games, Dave Castro, Terminator and Batman movies and much more.
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Topics include : Savage PA. Olympics coverage. RX1 Nation. Old school weekly planners.
This week’s cohost – Dave Claxton from OFX Podcast.
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His track background. What attracted him to OCR. What his first few months in the OCR community have been like. Why did he stop racing in Asheville?
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Along with host Matt B. Davis, the reigning Spartan world champion (Nicole Mericle) and OCR stats expert (Jack Bauer) have joined forces to break down major races throughout the 2021 season.
“Who’s on Top?” will consist of rumors, speculations, and plenty of hard facts surrounding the biggest events in OCR.
On today’s episode : Matt, Jack, and Nicole discuss the surprises and not so surprises in Asheville, and how poorly Matt did (again) in the points prediction contest. Plus can there be a Spartan USNS race without some weird rule/controversy? Of course not, and we want to hear your thoughts.
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Topics include : All the stuff from the Spartan Race Asheville Weekend. Plus CrossFit Games and more.
This week’s cohost – Dave Claxton from OFX Podcast.
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Along with host Matt B. Davis, the reigning Spartan world champion (Nicole Mericle) and OCR stats expert (Jack Bauer) have joined forces to break down major races throughout the 2021 season.
"Who's on Top?" will consist of rumors, speculations, and plenty of hard facts surrounding the biggest events in OCR.
On today's episode : Matt, Jack, and Nicole discuss how wrong Matt was in Utah, and pick their top 5 for Asheville.
Make your predictions here.
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3 Last Person Standing veterans tell us about their experience at Holly Recreation Area at Ode To Laz, 2021.
Miko went 30 laps, Sarah went 40, and Piotr won the event by going 41.
Ode To Laz leaderboard
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Ryan and Graham come on the show to discuss winning mindset. Ryan Atkins returned to Spartan racing after over a year and won. Why did he excel, while so many did not.
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Topics include : Savage Chicago. Toughest PA. Olympic channels. G.O.A.T. convos. and more.
This week’s cohost – Keith Allen
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2 female track stars are taking on obstacle racing.
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Final results for 2021 Ode To Laz
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This week's cohost - Ugly Dave Claxton from OFX Podcast.
Topics include : Spartan Race Utah, Rolling Balls with Steve
Toughest Mudder, Olympic covid tests, How Matt almost motivated Dave, Bonefrog water, Hyrox team thing.
Early Friday, we learned Spartan told all potential Spartan Pro athletes that there would be no Pro Team in 2021.
Faye Stenning, Robert Killian, Rose Wetzel, Ryan Kempson, Nicole Mericle, and Ryan Woods all came on the line to talk to us about it.
David did 37 laps (154+ miles) at Ode To Laz. Becca trained him and crewed him to do so. Let’s learn more about these two.
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Final results for 2021 Ode To Laz
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Hannah talks about her Ode To Laz experience, how and why she chooses races, big plans for later this year, and more. *This show is sponsored by: InsideTracker. When you do what you love — like running, like racing, like enjoying the great outdoors — you want to do it for life.*
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Scott is finally making his first appearance on the show. He's got a new song we are premiering that will be tearing up the charts. We also talk about why he started his own podcast, some current OCR topics, and his overall love for OCR.
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A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Spartan Codes are dead?. Ode To Laz final prep. Upvotes.
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Jacob returns to talk shadow bans, Tactical Games, boxing, and CrossFit.
But up first, we include some audio history from over 500 episodes ago. It was the first time we met Robert Coble, way back in 2013. A fun trip down memory lane about the state of Spartan Pro Racing at the time.
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Interviews with Rachel Vonderach, Heather White, Rich Ryan, and Alec Blenis. Plus we revisit a Spartan and BattleFrog finish line from 2014.
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Brakken and I talk about how the Chicago Hyrox US Championships went town, plus discuss the future of Hyrox and Deka. David Magida joins for part of the show to discuss his performance.
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This show is sponsored by: InsideTracker. When you do what you love — like running, like racing, like enjoying the great outdoors — you want to do it for life.
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Mikes comes on to discuss his background, and what drives him to put out episodes every week, no matter what. Plus, we talk about why we love Bo Burnham's new special "Inside".
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A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Robert Killian double dips. Stacie will NOT get near you if you are sick. HoneyBaked Ham is always open.
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Danielle Dunlap and Kaci Monroe have both put on amazing athletic performances shortly after pregnancy. Learn more about CrossFit's Danielle Dunlap and OCR's Kaci Monroe.
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Marion comes on to discuss: Growing the Spartan Brand through video content. How the Spartan Up Podcast came to be. So much more.
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A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Adrian Bijanda joins to discuss the Futures Division, plus OCRWC and ORM bringing live coverage to Stratton. Then, a live on the spot call to Tough Mudder CEO, Kyle McLaughlin. He talks about the first ever Tough Mudder and Spartan combo weekend.
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Steve Slaby outlasted the competition and earned a Golden Ticket to Big's Backyard Ultra.
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A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Josh makes the AG podium, Tobey sends emails, and Joe Desena does a Tough Mudder.
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Highland Games Champion Daniel McKim talks about winning multiple titles, setting world records, and figuring out when it was time to step away. Plus his experience on The Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge and much more.
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A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: To Murph Or Not To Murph. Fall Out Boy vs Imagine Dragons. Ode To Laz Live Q and A.
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This week’s topics: HILDERVAT!!! Plus Special Guest.
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Devon comes back on the show to discuss:
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- Surviving the pandemic as a business owner.
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Ryan Kent came back to racing this past weekend in Texas and won The Spartan Sprint in Austin. Is he back back? Like for real? Let's find out. (Oh, and bonus of Tennis Corner)
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Kris Rugloski finished 3rd at Austin Spartan Super on Saturday. She finished 1st at the Sprint on Sunday. Rea Kolbl just finished 2nd team at America’s Toughest Race in Oregon. Amy Pajcic won Savage Race Ohio.
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Sean Meehan just finished the Cocodona 250 so we chatted all about it. Patrick was on the ride back from being a shadow at GORUCK Team Asssement. He talked to us about being a Selection finisher and how he keeps his mind and body sharp for multi day beat downs.
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On today's show: Sarah Moore and Chris Mikolajewski talk about their experiences with Ode To Laz the last two years. Plus a course preview!
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A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
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Miguel Medina awaits his connecting flight after winning the Montana UltraBeast. Plus Ian Hosek BONKS The Montana Beast but redeems by winning the Sprint the next day.
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A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Savage Maryland. Spartan California Clarifications. NomadLand. Another Ode To Laz Check In. Much More.
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Amelia Boone talks about her 2nd place finish at the Spartan Montana UltraBeast on Saturday. We also go down memory lane on UltraBeast and other race history going all the way back to 2012.
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On today's show: Ms. JL, Sally Brooks, Sean Corvelle, Nikki Perry, Clinton Jackson, and Tough Mudder CEO, Kyle McLaughlin.
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A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Mudder is back. (So is Matt). Revisiting Rise Of The Sufferfests. 75 Days Til Ode To Laz.
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On today's show: We break down Hyrox Chicago performances and how it went with the live show with Jack Bauer and Dave Claxton.
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This week’s topics: A wrap up of so much news. Hyrox, Spartan, Savage, and even Wrestlemania?
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Kristi talks about her experience at The Spartan Games, working with her husband, being a Tester for the CrossFit Games and more!
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This week’s topics: 75 Hard. Kardashians. Ode To Laz Update. Juice.
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Savage Race Georgia Spring 2021. Finish line interviews with:
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Kevin Thompson - @kev_thomps
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Kris comes on the podcast to discuss:
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This week’s topics: Savage Race Florida coverage. Rea's Weekend. Yancy's Cyborg Meter. Grammy's Talk.
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Zach Miller on living and working at Bar Camp, getting PT done no matter what, multiple attempts at UTMB and much more.
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Renee Metivier discusses her treadmill world records Plus taking on Hyrox and Spartan Races.
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Along with host Matt B. Davis, the reigning Spartan world champion (Nicole Mericle) and OCR stats expert (Jack Bauer) have joined forces to break down major races throughout the 2021 season.
"Who's on Top?" will consist of rumors, speculations, and plenty of hard facts surrounding the biggest events in OCR.
On today's episode : Matt, Jack, and Nicole wrap up the Spartan Jacksonville Race discuss what went down in Jax and who did better on their predictions.
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Interviews with: Friday - David Magida, Logan Broadbent, Annie Dube, Mike Morris
Sunday - Veejay Jones, Ryan Woods, Logan Broadbent, Brian Gowiski, Ryan Kempson, Josiah Middaugh, Kirk DeWindt, Leon Kofoed
Nicole Mericle, Myriam Guillot-Boisset, Rose Wetzel, Ashley O'Hara, Alex Walker, Natalie Miano, Lauren Stroud, Renee Metivier
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This week’s topics: Spartan held a race weekend in Jacksonville, Florida!
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This week’s topics: Course sectors. Spartan Combat. Apologies. Ultramarathon Mindset.
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Leon Kofoed is a European OCR short course Champion, and world record holder, and a Red Bull Athlete. The first half of this interview was recorded in Denmark a few weeks ago. The 2nd was recorded yesterday in Colorado with VeeJay Jones.
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This week’s topics: Same Spartan and OCRWC race dates. Abu Dhabi. Superb Owl Time.
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Full time coaching, The Obstacle Racing Collab, Rocky Balboa and more.
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Canadians, Dave Claxton and Bethany McChesney, come on to discuss their new show, the OFX Podcast. Plus Joe Desena and his thoughts on GameStop.
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This week’s topics: OCR World Championships best year yet. Spartan Slo Cancel. Hunter in a hurry. NBC Sports Network update. Special GameStonks Guest.
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Click here to be taken to podcast apps to listen. Kris Bob Brown joins us to discuss his Spartan racing history, the big Hoka Carbon X2 100K record attempt from last weekend, and his involvement with Spartan Trail.
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This week’s topics: Spartan World Championships. What We Watched. BattleFrog Back Again (Maybe). Plus, Tad joins us for a first of what will be many visits.
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Click here to be taken to podcast apps to listen. Luis Escobar joins us to discuss Spartan Trail, Born To Run Ultras, What really happened in Mexico for the movie The Infinite Race, and being a matchmaker in Nicaragua.
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In today's episode, Faye teaches you how she is getting ready for Hyrox.
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Click here to be taken to podcast apps to listen. The reigning Spartan world champion (Nicole Mericle) and OCR stats expert (Jack Bauer) have joined forces to break down major races throughout the 2021 season.
"Who's on Top?" will consist of rumors, speculations, and plenty of hard facts surrounding the biggest events in OCR.
On today's episode : A broad overview of the 2021 season, some dark horses to watch, Jax Spartan prep and more.
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Click here to be taken to podcast apps to listen. Jacob Heppner catches us up on all other the fitness apps he is launching, Crossfit, Hyrox, Spartan Games, and more.
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Click here to be taken to podcast apps to listen. Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Hyrox Invitational, OCRWC Segment Winning, Ultra Documentaries, Ode To Laz.
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Alan the Muddy Duck interviews athletes, race directors, and more from the UK and European OCR scenes.
Today's episode is with: Kate Pearce. This one handed athlete has beaten the infamous 3 races at the Suffering Legend Weekend twice. She is also an accomplished black in mixed martial arts and can deadlift 100KG.
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Click here to be taken to podcast apps to listen. 2 athletes throw their hats into the Hyrox ring. Learn about each athletes approach to the $10,000 challenge taking place in Dallas in February.
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Click here to be taken to podcast apps to listen. OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media dysfunctional family of podcasts.
In today's episode, Faye and Jessica talk about barriers.
In the coming weeks, they will be providing tons of valuable information on running, strength training, OCR and more.
There's a reason Lindsay Webster chose Grit Coaching for her strength programming!
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Nicole got an FKT in Hawaii over the holidays. She also updates us on her Spartan Games DNF. Lauren Weeks won the Hyrox Championships in Germany, and talks about what it was like to podium a bunch during 2020.
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Matt sets an FKT. Josh goes to college. Spartan has a USNS schedule, sort of.
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Alan the Muddy Duck will be interviewing athletes, race directors, and more from the UK and European OCR scenes.
New episodes will come out every Monday.
This preview edition has Matt interviewing Alan plus UK ORM Honk Ian Kay, to discuss what the show will be offering in the coming weeks and months.
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Click here to be taken to podcast apps to listen. OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media dysfunctional family of podcasts.
In today’s episode, Faye and Jessica talk about making outcome goals and process goals.
There’s a reason Lindsay Webster chose Grit Coaching for her strength programming!
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Matt and Josh spoil Wonder Woman 84, Spartan Games, Die Hard 2 and more.
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Click here to be taken to podcast apps to listen. It's the last episode, for at least a year, and possibly ever, of The Ry Reasons.
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Josh Chace and Matt Davis talk to Ryan and Lindsay about the 4 day challenge known as The Spartan Games.
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media dysfunctional family of podcasts.
In today's episode, Faye and Jessica talk about injury and cross training.
In the coming weeks, they will be providing tons of valuable information on running, strength training, OCR and more.
There's a reason Lindsay Webster chose Grit Coaching for her strength programming!
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Click here to be taken to podcast apps to listen. Enjoy our trip down holiday memory lane! See if our lists match up. See if your list matches ours!
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Spartan Games Episode 3. Bye BattleFrog. Mando and Boba Fett. A present arrives.
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Ashley Heller comes on the show to talk about her many working hats, her obstacle racing career, The Mandela Effect, and The Elliptigo World Championship.
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The Ry Reasons features hosts Ryan Woods, Brian Gowiski and Nick Ryker, plus occasional calls by Kirk DeWindt.
In this week's podcast, they discuss Season 16, Episode 10 - The Men Tell All and Episode 11 - Hometowns.
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OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media dysfunctional family of podcasts.
In today's episode, Faye and Jessica answer questions from their Instagram audience.
In the coming weeks, they will be providing tons of valuable information on running, strength training, OCR and more.
There's a reason Lindsay Webster chose Grit Coaching for her strength programming in 2020!
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Olympian, Lanni Marchant won the 1 mile and 6 mile competitions at OCR Stars. Her friend, Bethany McChesney finished 3rd overall against some very tough competitors. Let's learn about both women and how they attacked (and excelled) at Hunter McIntyre's virtual competition.
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Founding fathers, FKT, TMX, Mando. and more.
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The Ry Reasons features hosts Ryan Woods, Brian Gowiski and Nick Ryker, plus occasional calls by Kirk DeWindt.
In this episode, they discuss Season 16, Episode 9 of The Bachelorette.
Intro music – Carly Waddel’s “Blindsided- A song for Kirk”
Outro music – "Tender Is The Night" - Jackson Browne
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media dysfunctional family of podcasts.
In today's episode, Faye and Jessica talk about women specific athletics issues.
In the coming weeks, they will be providing tons of valuable information on running, strength training, OCR and more.
There's a reason Lindsay Webster chose Grit Coaching for her strength programming in 2020!
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One of the first Spartan employees tells us:
- True tales from Joe's Farm
- Creating all of the content and emails that helped a grow lifestyle brand.
- How he became known as The Barn Beast.
- Plus we learn all about InsideTracker and much more.
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Ground Vs Water. Aaron Vs. Hunter. Big Screen Vs Small Screen.
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Ryan Woods and Nick Ryker debut their new show, The Ry Reasons. In this episode, they discuss Season 16, Episode 8 of The Bachelorette.
You know the drill by now. The show. The meals. A disappointing call from Kirk DeWindt. Nick’s dating life (or lack thereof)
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In the first couple of minutes of the first event of The Spartan Games, Hunter and Aaron mixed it up. Listen to the unedited complete interviews with both athletes.
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Click here to be taken to podcast apps to listen. OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media dysfunctional family of podcasts.
In today's episode, Faye and Jess talk about winter training.
In the coming weeks, they will be providing tons of valuable information on running, strength training, OCR and more.
There's a reason Lindsay Webster chose Grit Coaching for her strength programming in 2020!
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Real PR Turkey Half. Woke Boxing. Fake Business Love.
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Erin Rost join us to discuss her recent DNF, plus a bonus from her crewmeister (and future husband) Travis Grindstaff.
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Season 16, Episode 7 of The Bachelorette.
You know the drill by now. The show. The meals. A disappointing call from Kirk DeWindt. Nick's dating life (or lack thereof)
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Outro music – Conway Twitty’s “For All The Right Reasons”
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media dysfunctional family of podcasts.
In today's episode, Faye and Jessica have a conversation about nutrition.
In the coming weeks, they will be providing tons of valuable information on running, strength training, OCR and more.
There's a reason Lindsay Webster chose Grit Coaching for her strength programming in 2020!
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: OCR as a term. LaMelo Ball Era. Zooming Boomers. Forever Black Friday. Mando Ep 4.
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The 2 Ryans are back after a long absence and are ready to send it this holiday season!
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OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media dysfunctional family of podcasts.
In today's episode, Faye and Jessica ask "Who are you when no one is watching?
In the coming weeks, they will be providing tons of valuable information on running, strength training, OCR and more.
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In this episode, Ryker, Ryan, and Brian discuss Season 16, Episode 6 of The Bachelorette.
All the segments you love like Kirk DeWindt's weekly calls and Nick's Tinder, plus what happened in the episode.
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Dynasties are made for centuries to come on this historic podcast episode with Josh, Britt, Sofia, and Matt.
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Courtney Dauwalter comes on the show to discuss: Favorite movies, chasing the men, a failed FKT, and finding what is possible.
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Is BattleFrog actually coming back? Plus Mando Season 2, World record denied, and more.
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OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media dysfunctional family of podcasts.
In today's episode, Faye and Jessica talk about mental skills and mental toughness.
In the coming weeks, they will be providing tons of valuable information on running, strength training, OCR and more.
There's a reason Lindsay Webster chose Grit Coaching for her strength programming in 2020!
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The 2 Ry's have a lot to talk about as a one bachelorette leaves and a new one enters. Plus more updates on Ryker's dating life.
Intro music– Carly Waddel’s “Blindsided- A song for Kirk”
Outro music – Conway Twitty’s “For All The Right Reasons”
Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: OCR Stars Time Trials. Plus the trials of life.
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Mark Ballas gives us the latest on the rebranding of Green Beret Challenge to Driven. Plus, our first hour long sit down with VeeJay Jones. It gets SUPER spicy right away, as we learn about what he does and does NOT like about Spartan. We conclude with finding out about BlackForest, his (soon to be) indoor/outdoor training facility in Colorado Springs.
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Today, Tough Mudder CEO, Kyle McLaughlin officially announced World's Toughest Mudder will take place on November 13-14, 2021 to Laughlin, Nevada.
In addition, Kyle announced a podium payout for men and women. 1st place will take home $10,000, 2nd place will get $5,000, and 3rd will receive $2,500. There is no cash payout for teams at this time. Last year, cash prizes were taken out of World's Toughest Mudder as the company approached bankruptcy.
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OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media dysfunctional family of podcasts.
In today's episode, Faye and Jessica cover some common strength training mistakes.
In the coming weeks, they will be providing tons of valuable information on running, strength training, OCR and more.
There's a reason Lindsay Webster chose Grit Coaching for her strength programming in 2020!
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: ISS, Fittest Spartans, Drunk Cab Rides.
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Jack Bauer and Matt discuss Spartan Games predictions. Jack Bauer and Josh Chace discuss what makes a world record.
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Sarah Moore lasted 48 hours and 200 miles in her first Big's BackYard Ultra. Last year's winner, Maggie Guterl, made it 39 hours and 162.5 hour. Amelia lasted "a mere" 33 hours, and 137.5 miles.
Let's learn what music kept them going, when they hit the wall, the best place to go to the bathroom, and so much more.
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OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media dysfunctional family of podcasts.
In the first episode, they go over 4 common running mistakes.
In the coming weeks, they will be providing tons of valuable information on running, strength training, OCR and more.
There's a reason Lindsay Webster chose Grit Coaching for her strength programming in 2020!
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Click here to be taken to podcast apps to listen. Ry and Ry go hard into the 3rd episode of this season, where Clare has apparently "blown up The Bachelorette". They also revisit what is becoming the buzz of the OCR world with dinner talk, and Nick's Tinder.
Intro music – Carly Waddel’s “Blindsided- A song for Kirk”
Outro music – Conway Twitty’s “For All The Right Reasons”
Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Non Technical Trails.
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This week’s topics: Spartan Wall Of Legends. To Flip Or Not To Flip. Movie Theatre Rentals. The Worst Spiderman. Super Niche Gym Watch Update.
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Ryan Woods and Nick Ryker recap the 2nd episode of this season. They tell us what they love and hate about this episode and revisit Nick's Tinder. Plus another check in with Kirk DeWindt.
Intro music – Carly Waddel’s “Blindsided- A song for Kirk”
Outro music – Conway Twitty’s “For All The Right Reasons”
Brakken Kraker visits the program with the plan of discussing The Spartan Games. However, we sort of forgot for most of the hour, and talked about racing, training, gear, and whatever else came up.
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Faith Cooke, a weightlifter, and Michael Wardian, endurance runner, took on the wacky world of The Spartan Games at Joe's Farm in Vermont. What was it like to compete against some of the strongest, fastest, and fittest from multiple athletic disciplines?
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3 OCR athletes talk about last week's Spartan Games.
1st up is Spartan Pro Ryan Kent. Ryan has 64 career Spartan Race podiums. He was sponsored as a DekaFit athlete earlier this year after dominating the 2019 Spartan Stadium Series.
Next up are Rea Kolbl and Corinna Coffin. These two came to The Spartan Games from two very different perspectives. Rea is a 2 time Worlds Toughest Mudder Champion and was on the 2nd place team at Eco Challenge Fiji. Corinna Coffin was last year's Spartan Stadium Series Champion, and crushed it at TMX, winning in 2017 and being 2nd in 2018.
Video interviews from The Spartan Games earlier this week.
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Jack Bauer gives us 7 women he thinks you’ll be seeing on podiums in 2021:
Ulrikke Evensen (@ulrikke_evensen)
Annie Dube (@mountaingoatgirl)
Morgan Schulz (@morgan.schulz)
Jezabel Kremer (@jezabelkremer)
Arielle Fitzgerald (@ariellefitz22)
Lillie Elkin (@lillieelkin_spartanocr)
Jamie Brusa (@bruiser_ocr)
Listen in and learn what, where and why about these women, plus some honorable mentions.
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Ryan Woods and Nick Ryker debut their new show, The Ry Reasons. In this episode, they discuss Season 16, Episode 1 of The Bachelorette. The introduce several segments to look forward to this season.
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Outro music - Conway Twitty's "For All The Right Reasons"
Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
The Spartan Games. More Fake World Records? 2021 Tough Mudder Season Passes.
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Dario Cantatore and Matt B. Davis recap their adventure in The Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia.
2020 Blue Ridge Ultra Results
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Full interview with Tough Mudder CEO and President Kyle McLaughlin. Enjoy this conversation about all of the perks available with Season Passes, plus some exciting #TVCorner.
You can also read our article about the Tough Mudder Season Passes which includes a video.
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Deep dive into Spartan Race RFP for 2021 US National Series venues.
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Savage Race. Virtual "Compete" Events. Strava's Human Powered Era. Some GOT talk.
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Your questions!
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Obstacle racing returns to Georgia with the Fall Savage Race at Moonlight Farms in Dallas, Georgia.
Finish line interviews with the following athletes:
- Ryan Woods
- Mark Batres
- Yuri Force
- Jessica Sheppard
- Team Invigorade - Victor Quezada
- Alex Walker
- Meg Julian
- Heather Gollnick
- Brad Heilwagen
- Vapin' Jamie Case
- Robert Pruni
Plus Sam and Lee from Savage Race call in via Zoom to talk all about this past weekend. We cover course design, obstacle design, Covid contingencies, and a sneak peak of what new venue they may be hitting in 2021.
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Jack Bauer gives us 7 men he thinks you'll be seeing on podiums in 2021:
Richard Hynek, Mark Gaudet, Mark Batres, Mohammed Mira, Nikita Kriukov, Kris Brown, and Peter Mlynar.
Listen in and learn what, where and why about these men, plus some honorable mentions.
Read the article here.
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: UltraVirus IV Changes, When Is Spartan Coming Back, Social Media Movie, The Return Of Garreth Keenan
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Armen Hammer comes on the program to discuss good, bad, or indifferent on the format, presentation, and more of the Covid Edition of the CrossFit Games.
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Armen joins us for a quick chat to talk about how the Day 1 workouts went down. How did his picks do? Who's gonna go to the Finals? What's up with this programming, and more.
Meaghan Praznik comes on the show to discuss the AllTrails app. Plus obstacle racing, Clif Bar, triathlons, college ticket campouts and more.
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Margaux Alvarez and Courtney Roselle discuss how they got cast, what The Titan Games competition was like for them, and the tight community that was formed just days before Covid shut everything down.
This show is sponsored by: OCR Stars - Check out Hunter McIntyre's event! It has the largest payout of any virtual!
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Savage Maryland, Laz and BLM, Spartan Codes, and a healthy dose of Tech Corner.
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Nathan comes on the show to talk about leading from the front, overcoming mistakes, and what to try when your outrigger canoe falls apart mid ocean crossing.
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Our complete Eco Challenge Coverage here.
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Nicole Mericle was the first woman to finish in last weekend's Grand Traverse 43.5 mile running division. It happened to be her first UltraMarathon. Rea Kolbl finished first OVERALL in the dual division, running the course on Saturday and biking it on Sunday. Rea also opened up about her eating disorder for the first time in an interview.
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This week’s topics: TechCorner, Cross Country Covid, Accounting Errors, Deka Origins
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You can register starting NOW for the OCR Stars Virtual challenge that Hunter has put together.
While you are enjoying this episode, you can read more about it in our OCR Stars article from two weeks ago.
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics:- Joe's Vermont OCR Olympics. Eating And Running For Health And Fun. Update On OCR Stars. Game Of Thrones.
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Matt drove to Cookeville, TN to chat with Rich Froning about:
- Dad life.
- New leadership at CrossFit HQ.
- Hunting plans.
- His OCR/CrossFit event, Legends Of The Falls.
- So much more.
The new leadership at CrossFit HQ. being a husband and father of 3, and his new event, Legends Of The Falls.
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Rich's Alabama event - Legends Of The Falls
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Jason Magness and Dan Staudigel from Team Bend Racing were almost taken out on the first leg of Eco Challenge. Hear them talk about learning when to quit and when to keep going. Plus the adventure races they produce in Oregon and much more.
This episode is sponsored by - VJ Shoes USA. August is IRock month!
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: OCR Stars, Podcast Guinness Record Update, Toughest Virtual Mudder, The Batman, Family Guy
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Stacie catches us up on home schooling in the intro, then Hunter and Jeff talk about their experience on Eco Challenge. We also learn about the ultras and adventure races that AR Georgia puts on back home.
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Over 10 years after Charlie crossed The Sahara with 2 friends and a camera crew, we look at how they did it, and lessons learned. We also talk about his current project, Dead Sea To Everest 5.8, how he and his wife survived Covid, and much more.
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: - How did Amazon bust us - Epic Games vs iTunes - Eco Challenge - “We F*cked Up” Spartan Video - Spartan Pass 2021
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OCR Champs Ryan and Rea discuss how they got involved with Eco Challenge, the highs and lows of Fiji, and what lit a fire under their butt to make the podium.
This episode is sponsored by - VJ Shoes USA. August is IRock month!
Complete Eco Challenge Coverage here.
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Deanna Blegg comes on the program to watch Episode 1 with us. We discuss her past experience as an adventure racer and how she and her team handled the first few checkpoints and challenges. Crew chief Gavin joins us for a bit and talks about what it took to take care of the team over 10 days and 400 plus miles.
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Strava goes nuts. Josh is done with virtual. Spartan Island?
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Jack comes to the show for the first time in a while to discuss sports topics and some fun stats about this podcast!
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Dirk Schrama from Dutch Mud Men checks in for the first time in years to give us an update on the Euro OCR scene.
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A historic episode with 11 World's Toughest Mudders.
Juliana Sproles (2011)
Amelia Boone (2012, 14, 15)
Deanna Blegg (2013)
Chad Trammell (2015)
Stef Bishop (2016)
Ryan Atkins (2013, 14, 17)
Rea Kolbl (2017, 18)
Kris Mendoza (2018)
Trevor Cichosz (2016, 19)
Morgan McKay (2019)
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Joe DeSena on Joe Rogan. What's it like to be nasal swabbed. Is Mulan worth $30? Parlor/Parler.
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Ehea came on the show to talk about life as a corrections officer and CrossFit athlete prior to Sunday's Hyrox competition. After winning the event yesterday, we brought her back on for an encore! These two chats combined for one great episode.
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Markus Frison, Lauren Weeks, and Morgan Schulz discuss the Hyrox Virtual Championships Of Fitness. After 5 brutal workouts, they will compete live for their share of the $10,000 podium payout. Tune in Sunday at 2:30pmEST on Hyrox.com
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Joe Desena is putting on a $100,000 race. Savage Race put on an event in Chicago with special appearance by @hmaven55. TechCorner on Peacock TV!
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Jeff Marier sits down to talk with Matt after 7 plus years of making OCR videos together. We learn about Jeff's background and what led him to combining two passions.
We then get into Jeff's first hour long documentary about The Yeti Trail Runners.
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Stacie and Matt Davis discuss:
- Matt can't find things.
- Stacie's continued adventures in a pandemic world.
- Yelling at the wrong people on your social feed.
- The documentary "Dina"
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: UltraVirus III, Josh's Mountain Adventure, Upcoming Savage Race Trip, UK Spartan Cities.
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Discussion on how they prepared for and conquered the third UltraVirus Race. We also talk about how the UV team handled false data submitted and how Kev and Joe handled it as it was happening.
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Ali comes on the show to discuss Native American culture and heritage. We attempt to uncover what people seem to think they know about sports teams names and much more.
Included are several links in the show notes with more information.
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How Native American Team Names Distort Your Psychology
Illuminatives.org
Indigenous Women Hike
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This week’s topics: First jobs, Native American names. Spartan Fit App.
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We take a close look at all the Covid-19 prep for Fight Island and what OCR and CrossFit can learn from it. Also, can Dave Castro save CrossFit HQ from itself?
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: 2020 Mudder events cancelled. The Spartan Trail series has lots of money. PC vs PS4
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Jeff returns to the show. We were supposed to talk about registration platforms and the running industry during Covid.
We ended up talking music for most of it. Enjoy!
Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Can you race for $1.00? Which streaming service will the best gamers land?
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Running virtually. Doing well in her 40s, 50s and beyond. Running with her husband. Choosing the races she wants to run. We spoke to her shortly before this year's Heart Of The South. Which she went on to win.
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Bev wins Heart Of The South
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Moritz Fürste from Hyrox comes on the show to talk about their new Virtual Championships of Fitness. Then, we speak with Vinny Cappadora from Stadium Blitz as they announce their return to racing in 2020 and 2021.
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This week’s topics: OCRWC Cancels. Spartan cancels Vermont and a bunch more. A weird Spartan USNS is still happening.
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Kyle McLaughlin, President of Tough Mudder, announces series of month long Tough Mudder Challenges on today's podcast episode.
There will be running components, workout components, and special TM style challenge components.
While waiting to see if we can ever get on an ACTUAL muddy Tough Mudder course in 2020, these challenges will allow participants to earn shirts, headbands, plus brand new challenge coins!
Learn more at ToughMudder.com/Challenges
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: What was it like in Jacksonville for the Deka Mile, Spartan Trail Race, and Spartan Sprint. Also, flying in Covid Class.
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What in good gracious me is next for the people who love to do that functional community fitness thing? Armen Hammer comes back on the show to attempt to help us make sense of it all.
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Stacie and Matt Davis discuss:
- Racial Tensions
- Lance Armstrong
- Crossfit Fails
- Elmer Fudd
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A conversation about where we are, with two black OCR athletes, Joll Roll and Rhiannon Gerald.
Podcast interview from 2018 with Joll Roll
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Is CrossFit Donezos Featuring Ricky From Discord
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Taryn's super cool resume includes Jurassic World, WWE, Treme, plus a bunch of obstacle races. Enjoy!
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: When NOT To Engage. UltraVirus II Recap. Yellow Starbursts.
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Discussing the tension of opposites in terms of race, and all of existence (heavy enough for you?!) with Doctor Lara Pence.
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This week’s topics: Matt B. Davis, Josh Chace, and Molly Bond do a Top 20 Movie Favorites list. All 3 lists have some genuine surprises. How does your list compare to our hosts?
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Stacie and Matt Davis discuss:
- The reopening of The YMCA.
- 911 Lone Star.
- Continued Parenting Troubles.
- Hello Period.
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Ultra Virus Race II
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Yesterday, Hunter McIntyre set out to break the record for fastest known Murph time. Many did not know that Matt Kempson would be there, going for broke as well. We spoke with both men to get their thoughts on the internet comments that followed yesterday's live stream. We also chatted with Team Red White and Blue's Mike Erwin about how RWB got involved in the record breaking attempt.
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Spartan Cancels More, Spartan Largest Virtual But Not Really, LinkedIn Is Lame.
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When being caught in the act still isn't enough to stop bad behavior.
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Derek's OCR article
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Spartan announces that racing is back. Josh and I discuss, then Joe comes on to discuss his reasons why.
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The Endurance Coalition is working on finding support for mass participation events. Also, when might we have Tough Mudder events again and what might they look like?
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Armen Hammer comes back on the program to discuss The Fittest Doc, what the heck 2020 CrossFit Games might look like, and much more.
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"The Fittest" - Documentary
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Spartan 24 Hour Event Goes Awry, Endurance Sport Coalition, Vol State Virtual Race.
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Stacie Davis comes back on the program.
How the hell are we navigating being parents, business owners, and event participants, in the last several weeks?
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Spartan Holds A Workout. Josh Goads About The G.O.A.T. Is It Safe To Run Outside?
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Mark Batres and Kristen Gray talk about what it took to win the UltraVirus 12 Hour Race.
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This week’s topics: The UltraVirus 12 Hour Highs and Lows, Joe Desena may be losing his mind, Is it good or not to buy/sell a mask?
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: With no races since the beginning of March, and the OCR industry at a standstill, Matt and Josh finally run out of things to talk about.
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Matt's buddy Kyle comes on the show to discuss how their paths first crossed, how Kyle went from open waver to Sweden Ultra finisher, and much more.
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Will races ever happen? UltraVirus race intro. Virtual burpees. BDE.
We check in with Joe Desena from Spartan Race and Kyle McLaughlin from Tough Mudder.
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Savage Anywhere with Sam and Lloyd.
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Companies can't stop bragging about how helpful they are and how much they love nurses. Matt is doing quarantine wrong.
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A conversation with Nickademus about self worth, avoiding black and white thinking, heart surgery, running without a watch, and more.
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2013 interview with Nick and Matt
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Marc Maron comes on to discuss:
- His early days as a Boston comic.
- How he gets such good stuff from his podcast guests.
- His stand up special consistency.
- Sword of Trust.
- How we are all navigating Corona.
- Much more.
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Recent Vulture article
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Faye Morgan is a mom of 4, military vet, and Spartan Pro. We discuss if it's possible to stay in, home school, not go insane, and much more.
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This week’s topics: Are you gaining the Quarantine 15?
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Actor John Carroll Lynch discusses his prolific acting career, including working with legendary directors Clint Eastwood, Martin Scorsese and David Fincher.
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By request, we bring Dr. Rebecca Hammond on the show to discuss:
- OCR schedule concerns
- Napping strategy
- Meditation
- Covid-19
- Late night cereal cravings
- Much more
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We attempt to answer the question: "What happens to all the exercise people that like exercise in gyms during a pandemic?" and much more in this episode.
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Armen Hammer
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Spartan Mind Doc , Doctor Lara Pence talks about what the hell is up with all of these gosh darn feelings.
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Aaron Newell fights freezing snow and poor planning to finish the Drift 100 Ultra, barely.
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More Heart Than Scars with Mike Rowe video link.
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: We pretty much solve this whole Covid-19 business.
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Digging deep into the OCR Vault to discuss Brakken Kraker's results at early Stadium races. We also discuss infamous one and done events like the Spartan World Championship sprint course from 2014 and The Spartan Cruise from 2015.
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This week’s topics: Dominoes are starting to fall. Everyone qualifies (again). Massive food guilt.
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CrossFit, Hyrox, DekaFit, OCR, and Entrepreneur life.
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Lindsay Webster discusses her 2020 schedule which includes the Spartan US National Series and 4 SkyRunning races. Plus her role with World OCR, along with her thoughts on the events to be held in Sochi, Russia.
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Kelly Sullivan on how she enjoys and succeeds at short and fast races as well as endurance distances. Oh, and hey, she just won Greek Peak Spartan Race, just days after this interview.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Rugged Maniac - Use code ORM at all races in North American in 2020.
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Rob McCoy and Matt catch up on The Original UltraBeast, The F.I.T. Challenge events, and the new OCR Bucket Challenge.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Savage Race - Savage Full and Blitz distance at 13 events in 2020.
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F.I.T. Challenge
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Kyle McLaughlin, Tough Mudder CEO, on what's new, and what's the same. Plus, questions on cancelled events and season passes.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Epic Series OCR - ORM20 gets you 20 percent off ALL events in 2020.
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Edited video highlight version of this podcast episode.
Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Tough Mudder is really really back. The Ultra Series points sort of explained.
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Take a trip to the Naughties and beyond to discuss racing, music, and Allie and David's checkered past.
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The day prior to the US National Series kicking off it's first race in Jacksonville, Spartan held a Pro Day to get media with many of the Spartan Pro Team. We recorded interviews with:
Nicky Ryker, Taylor Turney, Mark Batres, Natalie Miano, Ashley Heller, Leigh Anne Wasteney, Kaci Monroe, Ally Tippetts, Erin Sondej, Faye Morgan, Nicole Mericle and Johnny Luna Lima.
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This week’s topics: All 3 men were on the ground in The Jacksonville Florida for The Spartan Race, with hilarious consequences.
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Jack Bauer and I talk about Week 1 of the Prediction Contest and a little about Hyrox Dallas. Plus Lillie Elkin discusses her 5th place finish in Jacksonville USNS Race.
Picks Contest Week 1 Results
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Jack Bauer comes on to discuss predictions for this weekend's Spartan US National Series Race in Jacksonville, Florida.
Prediction Contest Link
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Heather Olson comes on the show to discuss why we haven't seen so much of her lately. Last year, she went through a divorce, got hypothermia, and had some depression bouts. She's here to talk about finding healthy coping mechanisms and taking her life back.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Rugged Maniac - Race all over North America in 2020. Code ORM saves you 10 percent on all locations.
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The Matt and Josh Cox talk about mental illness episode.
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Nothing that interesting. You should skip this one.
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We put it to an audience vote and the YESes have it. You wanted the opinions of former pros Cassidy Nicholas and Amelia Boone, recorded on February 6th, 2020.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by: SAVAGE RACE - Spring Season is about to kick off!
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Spartan Trail World Domination, Josh picks fights with the pros. First "look" at Titan Games S2
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Sean Rombough is a member of the OCR community that I have gotten to know a bit over the years. A few months ago, we decided that he would come on this program and discuss what it's been like for him coming out as a gay athlete. I am really glad we did this and I want to thank him for trusting me with his story.
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On today's program, we speak with Eric and Tammi. Two athletes who live, train, and race in the United Arab Emirates. They give us their experiences and answer some questions for a very skeptical American OCR audience. We also speak with Alyssa Hawley about her plans for the Spartan World Championships.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Epic Series OCR - With races in 9 cities. We’re looking to make this one of the most Epic year yet. If you’re on the west coast, you’ve got to check out a location near you.
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Self Worth and Pro Contracts with Dr. L - An Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace Special
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Spartan World Champion and Trifecta World Champion Nicole Mericle and Spartan North American Champion Ryan Woods discuss contract negotiations with Spartan Brass.
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Spartan Race CEO, Joe Desena, speaks out on yesterday's athlete kerfuffle over Spartan Pro Team contracts.
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Official Abu Dhabi Announce, Deka Launch, Super Bowl, More.
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Yesterday, Spartan announced plans for their 2020 World Championship in Abu Dhabi. Cherie Bortnick is the Director of Business Development, Destinations at Spartan. She came on the show to give us additional details about the event. Plus she dispels some rumors about how women are treated, and how visitors can dress in the UAE.
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Cherie's first appearance on the show back in November discussing venue choices and more.
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Hyrox Chicago 2020 Interviews from the event including elite finishers Faye Stenning, Cali Schweikhart, Alyssa Hawley and more. Plus we speak with Mintra and Christian from Hyrox. Then a complete breakdown of the event with 6th place finisher and Stat Genius Jack Bauer.
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Complete Results for Hyrox Chicago
A nice recap article by The Functional Times
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Hyrox Chicago Recap. Hobie Call Relevant?. ESports and More.
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Tough Mudder U.K. offices are back open and look to get tickets back online later this week. Kyle McLaughlin and Giles Chater sit down and talk about the latest news for the UK, US, and other regions. Also, they inform us that Will Dean will NOT be coming back.
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: DEKA sort of update, Desert locations? Let's Run and more
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Stacie Davis and Matt B. Davis discuss:
- Pick up artists at gas stations.
- Competition prep.
- Wypipo Problems
- Paris in the kitchen.
- Planet Fitness
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Breaking all the records, beating all of the men in 24 hour and multi day events, you know NBD.
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Faye Stenning, one of the best female obstacle racers around, and Jess O'Connell, an Olympian runner and record holder come on the show to discuss their platform, Grit Coaching.
Did we mention Lindsay Webster just chose them as her strength program coaches for 2020? Let's dig in!
Todays Podcast is sponsored by: The best grip on the planet - VJ Shoes USA
ORMXero gives $30 off the Xero5's and ORM10 gets you 10% off all other styles.
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Tough Mudder and Spartan legal update. The new 24 hour Rig Championship. #TechCorner and more.
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Ryan Woods sends Adam and Eve toys with hilarious consequences. Featuring Ryan Woods, Ryan Atkins, Lindsay Webster, Kadie York, and Stacie Davis.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Savage Race - Use code OWNYOUROWN for 25% off any race until January 16, 2020.
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Mudder, Spartan, Savage, and #TechCorner
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Katee Sackoff comes on the program to talk about her television and film career, and how she is out to prove her AG podium in Hawaii was not a fluke.
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This recording began at 10:00am EST on January 1, 2020.
The following people started their New Year with us by getting on the line:
Gary Belanger - Spartan Race, Sam Abbitt - Savage Race, Amelia Boone, Seb David, Jimmy Fred Tester, Adam Ruppel - formerly of Mud Hero, and the one and only Dr. Laura Pence.
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Ian Kay is an avid Tough Mudder participant, an attorney, and an OCR Discord honk. He hopes on the line and attempts to help us understand the legal filings (or lack thereof) around Tough Mudder's UK Operations.
Show Notes:
The most recent Tough Mudder articles.
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Spartan V Tough Mudder V Active, Manon heats, Spartan Max Plus, What's FIOS and more.
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Today's historic episode is with Tough Mudder Co-Founders Will Dean and Guy Livingstone. Will and Guy reached out to Obstacle Racing Media after Spartan announced the acquisition of an exclusive option to acquire some of Tough Mudder's properties.
Will Dean wanted to dispute this claim made by Spartan CEO, Joe DeSena. In addition, he wanted to give his side on recent statements made about the current financial health of Tough Mudder and any potential deals with Spartan and Active/Global Payments.
A brief review of the articles below will help you be caught up to speed prior to listening.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by: VJ Shoes USA . The new XERO5 are $30 Off! Click the link to learn more about the XERO5, as well as all of the brands currently available.
Show Notes:
Will Dean Forced Out Of Tough Mudder (And What Else Co-Founder Lawsuit Alleges) - ORM Article
Tough Mudder Sued by Co-Founder for Contract Violations - Bloomberg Article
Spartan Race Announces Option to Purchase Tough Mudder
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This week’s topics: Boxing Day 2019 Live Spectacular with call in guests: Doctor L, Javier Escobar, Adam Kwitko, Chris E. Nichols, Garfield Griffiths and Josh Peuker.
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Hyrox founder Christian Toetzke and Global Race Director Mintra Mattison explain what Hyrox brings to the fitness world.
The 2020 Hyrox tour of events is going to be hitting New Orleans, Miami, Nashville, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Boston, New York City, Toronto, Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, Seattle, San Francisco, San Diego, and Dallas.
Show Notes:
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Today's episode is all about Spartan's new Deka.Fit, which they are calling a "Decathlon for all levels of fitness". We speak with Spartan Founder Joe DeSena and DekaFit Program Manager Yancy Culp.
Matt and Josh talk about how this might effect the OCR industry and Armen Hammer weighs in on what it might mean for Crossfit.
That's a lot of talking and info, let's dig in!
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This week’s topics: - Farewell Brakken and Sideshow Beni. Chief Diversity Officer Chace. Mandalorian Fact or Fiction
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Gym etiquette, more proof that we are the worst parents, and what does it mean to be "handy".
Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Spartan fees, SEA Games. Sochi update. Spartan City is NOT a Sprint. Spartan buys a bike race.
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Stacie Davis returns to the podcast to discuss Serena Williams and Bryant Gumbel. Plus "How to properly approach someone at the gym to ask about training"
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Erin Rost talks grinding away for another 2nd place finish, her previous experience in bodybuilding, moving down South, and what's on tap for 2020.
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Christopher McDougall sits down to discuss:
- Why Nike is the Evil Empire.
- What people get wrong about minimal running.
- How Born To Run came about.
- Running with animals.
- Plus Stacie Davis back on the Intro.
Show Notes: Buy "Running with Sherman" and all of Christopher's books here.
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Spartan qualifying special consideration, god awful Spartan/Savage medals, ET and #TechCorner featuring special Discord guest Ricky!
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Robert Killian discusses
- Stadium Race controversy.
- Which of Spartan's 2020 upcoming Series he might do.
- The mysterious "Athlete Board".
- His former involvement with USAOCR.
- Much more
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
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Wrapping up World's Toughest Mudder 2019
with Amelia Boone and Kris Mendoza, Mike Stefano and Katelyn Ritter, and Carlo Piscitello.
Plus a special intro including Stacie Davis.
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Amelia Boone sits down to discuss some serious and not so serious topics including:
- What it means to be an "OCR legend".
- Disorders, addictions, and sobriety.
- Binge watchable shows.
- Vocal fry.
- Overcoming stereotypes.
- Much more.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Hotter than hot, hot takes. Jack's "improved" scoring system. Spartan Canadian National Series.
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Ryan Atkins. Ryan Woods. Matt Davis. Plus special appearances by Kadie York, Lindsay Webster and 2/3 of Matt's kids.
So much inappropriateness. If that is a word.
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Tough Mudder CEO Kyle McLaughlin
Trevor Cichosz 105 miles (He wrote his race recap here)
Javier Escobar 100 miles
Adam Ribeiro 75 miles (and got engaged!)
Evan Perperis 90 miles
Morgan McKay 80 miles
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
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World's Toughest Mudder 2019 pre-race interviews with:
Amelia Boone
Kristopher Mendoza
Richie Peck
Harley
Anna Landry
Keith Allen
Jahlisa
Rachel Watters
Peter McNairy
Kim DeVoss
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: World's Toughest Mudder 2019 WrapUp.
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Sweden breakdown. Cat Salad meme breakdown. Apology Corner. Plus we introduce Charmian Lee!
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We learn as much as we can about this year's World's Toughest Mudder by speaking with Event Director JT McGuinness and Community Member/Crossing Guard Carlo Piscitello.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by: VJ Shoes - The amazing $30 discount is going away soon! (use code ORM30)
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What should Aaron Newell (Sweden Ultra 3rd Place Finisher) and Nicole Mericle (Spartan Trifecta Champ/World Champ/Pit Boss/Social Media Maven do between the finish time and awards ceremony in Sweden?
Why not hop on the old phone and chat with us for a podcast?
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Cherie Bortnick discusses how Spartan Race plans races and championships all over the world while making all of the puzzle pieces fit.
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Doofus and his Spartan Greece breakdown and Rage releases rage on Elsa.
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Corinna Coffin and Matt Kempson discuss Hyrox Miami 2019
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: USAOCR recap. GA Savage recap plus new obstacles. Josh's final UltraBeast?
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Matt and Josh ask Ian Adamson about OCRWC Russia 2020.
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Some not so fun stuff from Sochi
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Tough Mudder gone soft? New OCRWC, Hyrox, and more
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Listen using the player below or the iTunes/Stitcher links at the top of this page.
This will be the last #MeToo podcast or article for the immediate future.
I released the below article last night. The podcast will give some more context. #MeToo Update: New Group To Join For Help
Thank to all of the men and women that have reached out in recent days. It has been overwhelming. So many of you are sharing your stories about what has happened to you in the OCR community.
ORM will NOT be doing another follow up story at this time. I have to get back to the business of running the company and providing news, information, and entertainment about OCR. I am a not mental health professional, nor law enforcement.
We want you to keep coming forward. Keep telling your stories. The more light that shines, the more darkness can not hide.
There’s a women’s only group that has been started. You can find women who will listen to you, believe you, and help direct you to those professional resources and or law enforcement, if and when you are ready. You can go there to talk about ANYONE, not just about the story we wrote.
Men and women, if you have a friend reach out to you, please listen, and then kindly suggest they check out this group. – MBD
Ryan Atkins and Ryan Woods discuss how Tahoe and OCRWC went, and how Greece and Sweden might go.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Savage Race. Check out their 2020 schedule!
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: First a special guest call in from Alex who went to the first ever Stadium Blitz in Buffalo, NY.
Then:
Josh is back from OCRWC, Aaron Newell is the best thing to happen in OCR, Matt still can't get signal, Kipchoge, and should Age Group be rewarded.
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Who the heck is on top? Aaron Newell or Nicole Mericle?
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
Today's episode is sponsored by - Stadium Blitz. Use code ORM10 for 10 percent off all 2019 and 2020 locations.
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Spartan Pro Ryan Atkins and Spartan's VP of Product, David Watson discuss rule clarifications from Tahoe, and some things Spartan can do to improve things moving forward.
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2019 World's Toughest Mudder October Updates with Matt and Javier.
Here's the notes to follow along.
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Mike Morris, VP of Operations at Spartan Race, on how Spartan makes decisions on cold water and rough weather decisions. We also attempt to shed some light on the "Athlete Committee".
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The 2019 Spartan World Championships in Tahoe! Live from the finish line with:
Ian Hosek 5th
Jon Albon 3rd (this link includes his excellent, detailed write up of the race)
Nicole Mericle 1st
Lindsay Webster 2nd
Rebecca Hammond 4th
Mimi Guilott-Boisset 3rd
Alex Walker 5th
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics:
Why did they make us go in the water? Why was Jon Albon singled out? Will my wife have to wear a turban in the UAE? Who is The OCR Onion? Josh's mountain traversing coverage. Tom Holland is back! Was Sunday a good idea? Tahoe bracket busters and more.
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Jack Bauer comes on to discuss the mens' and women's field for The 2019 Tahoe Spartan Championship.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
2019 Rugged Maniac - New obstacles, and new tech tee finisher shirts! Show Notes Make your picks here.
Watch live coverage of Tahoe here.
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Is anyone fat in 2019? Plus Josh introduces a new term – #HobbyLobby
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics:
- The Crossfit/OCR Tahoe Throwdown
- Killington beatdown
- Season pass prices
- Standardization over surprise
- Much more.
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Ella Kociuba and Matt discuss:
- What she's been up to since her last appearance on the show.
- Doing things that scare her.
- Learning from giving comfort to others.
- The importance of movement.
- Taking up a new craft that brings her passion.
- So much more.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
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Ella's freedom from shame
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics:
- The ESPN body issue
- WTM info out
- The Spartan Exit Interview
- Spartan “Plus”
- DACH Championship / Killian Burpees
- Josh gets more than exact change
- Fire jump photos
- Does mud have a place in OCR?
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Armen Hammer comes on to discuss The 2019 Crossfit Games. How about that Hunter McIntyre? How about those Crazy Cuts? How can The Games get better? and so much more.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
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Neil Murphy talks about his experience with the 2019 Death Race, and what keeps him coming back to all of these insane endurance events. Jason Barnes explains his road to Spartan, and what went into this year's Summer Death Race. He also lets us know about the Peak trail races in Vermont throughout the year.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Spartan shortens the Super. Josh runs a fast mile. Spartan still Groupons. Matt apologizes again.
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Tough Mudder CEO Kyle McLaughlin goes over most of the fun changes for this year's World's Toughest Mudder. Then Carlo Piscitello hops on with Matt to attempt to dissect it all.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
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With this win, is the season redeemed? Ryan Woods checks in on his feelings after WV and leading into Tahoe.
Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Athlete Pages. Garbage. Gronk. Safety. Savage, and more. Plus West Virginia Spartan NorAm Champs Wrapup with Jack Bauer.
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Victor Q on Stadium Blitz. Josh on SpiderMan. Bauer on WV Preview and more!
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On today's episode, you'll hear from
Michael Mitchell, Charley Harper, Jade Kelly, Carlos Greene, Andrew Henry, Light, and various others at The Atlanta Rugged Maniac from Aug 17, 2019.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: More notes about Spartan Rules. Josh meets Elvi. Josh does the wrong wave. Matt admits VeeJay is great!
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Seb David joins Matt and Josh to break down the 2019 NorAm Champs. Spartan released a bunch of rules yesterday, so we talk about that as well.
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Aaron Newell just did super well at the North American OCR Championships placing 3rd in the 3K and 2nd in the 15K. He then raced twice on Sunday as part of the winning men’s team and the 2nd place Co-Ed team.
This is an unfiltered chat about his buddy Woodsy, the current state of OCR, getting faster, OCR Coaching, and more.
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When Amelia Boone entered the World's Toughest Mudder in December of 2011, she was an unknown 27-year-old attorney living in Chicago. A few of her buddies thought it might be cool to try out this crazy, overnight version of an obstacle racing event called The Tough Mudder. 24 plus hour later, she was the 2nd placed female. It turns out only a handful of all participants (men or women) could endure the freezing temperatures and water submersions.
By the end of 2015, Amelia would appear on 35 obstacle racing podiums. Many sponsors jumped on board along with several mainstream media articles, one dubbing her "The Queen of Pain". Some of her best performances would be in the longest and most difficult events in the obstacle racing space. She won both the World's Toughest Mudder and multi-day Spartan Death Race 3 times each. She even entered a local 30K trail race in December and won that too.
In February of 2016, Amelia continued to excel as a remarkable endurance athlete. She finished 2nd in the Sean O'Brien 100K and earned a Golden Ticket at The Western States 100-mile race. A Western States entry is one of the most sought-after prizes in ultra-running. A couple of months later, her huge high became a pride crushing disappointment as Amelia fractured her femur and had to postpone her Western States debut.
The following two years became a series of injuries and "semi - comebacks". Amelia struggled, as she would race, get injured, rehab, race, get injured, and then repeat the cycle. Rumors swirled about Amelia as people watched her rise and fall with injuries. People quietly judged and wondered why she was frequently breaking bones. Sadly, as with any woman in the public eye, their looks and bodies are scrutinized. You’re either too thin, or too fat, or too much makeup or not enough.
One month ago, Amelia wrote about her lifelong struggles with anorexia, which she had never spoken or written about publicly. Here is an excerpt.
"I had spent the past 20 years starving. Literally: not just physically, but emotionally. I was tired of fighting and so fucking tired of being hungry."
On this episode of the podcast, Amelia Boone talks about:
- What led her to check herself into treatment at Opal Food and Body.
- How and why she does gratitude lists every morning.
- What NOT to say to someone who struggles with an eating disorder.
- The backlash to being in the spotlight.
- Why "Spartan Up" isn't necessarily a good solution to a problem.
- Her plan to be at World's Toughest Mudder at 2019 for one last time?
Show Notes:
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Ashley Seeger and Athena Ora survived 3 plus days and were 2 of the remaining few who finished this year's Peak Death Race in Pittsfield, Vermont.
Let's talk to them about how it went down, and what's next for them.
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Ashley Seeger - Becoming BadAss
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Matt misses a plane. A new role for Davis and Chace? Matt hates Hulu. So much more.
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Joe Desena comes on for a few minutes to talk about the Warrior Dash acquisition. Then Ryan Atkins and Ryan Woods come on to discuss Atkins' recent FKT. We then dove into "social media heroes", upcoming races at NorAM, WV, Tahoe, and much other fun things as we tend to do.
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Terrain brings out the lawyers. Spartan races are easy. USAOCR announces a new date to zero fanfare. What’s Area 51?
Brand new Davis and Chace theme music composed by Charmian Lee!
The 2019 Spartan United States National Series was decided last weekend. We spoke to a ton of athletes on Saturday at the finish line and caught up with a few more on Sunday during the awards.
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Listen using the player below or the iTunes/Stitcher links at the top of this page.
Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Killian says Spartan's too easy. Josh shuts down the City Challenge email list. What's a Rakuten?
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The 2019 Spartan Death Race took place between July 9-12, 2019. Enjoy this audio experience with Death Racers, DR Staff, and random people found in the woods.
Show Notes:
The Fear Guru
2013 Spartan Death Race Episode 2013 - DR Part II 2013 DR Part III
2014 Death Race Special - "Which Bus?"
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Watson's in a helicopter. OCR calls out trail runners and vice versa. Spiderman Far From Home, Josh explains more of The MCU to Matt. Can Josh survive without so many apps?
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Joe Desena's hedging his bets. Josh rushes to a stranger's defense and pays the price, Josh visits Terrain in CT. Much more.
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Joe Desena says put up your own money, or shut up about the Spartan Race Million Dollar Challenge.
Show Notes:
Video version of this episode.
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Dr. L from Spartan Up joins us for a lively chat about Josh's DNF, Spartan offering personal-ish race videos, Stadionish news, and Matt's early 1990's VHS tapes.
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Charlie Engle sits down the only place he and Matt can talk with microphones, an airport. This time it’s Sea-Tac. Enjoy!
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
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Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
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Spartan Up with Air Force Ken
Tina Muir comes on the show to discuss
- The impact her podcast has on thousands of people.
- Running without a watch.
- Winning The Disney half marathon.
- Learning to be a mom and a runner.
- Preparing for Boston for the first time, and much more.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
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Running For Real – Matt B. Davis episode
Tina on Twitter
Spartan Athlete – Scott Jurek
Matt on Trail Talk with Luis and Charlie
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Terrain Brass responds in Discord, Discord responds amazingly! Josh’s bad sports takes. Josh learns Strava tricks. Matt will do Crossfit, one on condition.
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Anna Landry comes on the program to let us know a bit about herself and how she fared in the recent Conquer The Gauntlet Continuum.
She also tells us how she and her OCR Talk co-host are giving love to a region of the country that often gets left out.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
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Show Notes:
OCR Talk
Conquer the Gauntlet
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: OCR drama from Instagram posts at Savage and OCR Enduro. Tech/Cable/Channel Corner. A host of other things that go on far too long.
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Morgan McKay responds to the questions surrounding her 4th place finish at the 2019 OCRWC Enduro. Be sure to catch up by listening to the previous episode.
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OCRWC Enduro with Erin Rost episode
OCRWC Enduro Final Leaderboard
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Erin Rost comes on to discuss what she’s been up to since placing 2nd at last year’s World’s Toughest Mudder including:
- Leaving the Air Force and moving down south.
- Winning Toughest East
- Winning F.I.T Challenge
- Coming in 3rd place at the OCRWC Enduro and the controversy that followed.
Show Notes:
OCRWC Enduro Final Leaderboard
Erin’s blog after WTM 2018
Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Josh argues with the internet too much. Spartan Pride. Usana Vitamin Pack. Dr. L and Josh weigh in on Spartan Chicago course weather situation.
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The man, the myth, the mullet, Armen Hammer, comes back on the show to discuss:
- How he got Hunter McIntyre to the Games
- His take on Brent Fikowski's take on Hunter
- What the F is Crossfit/Greg Glassman up to.
- How is Gregg Glassman like/unlike Desena
- So much more.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
2019 Rugged Maniac - New obstacles, and new tech tee finisher shirts! Show Notes:
Glassman's new healthcare initiatives
Armen and Glassman on Grandma's couch/loveseat
Hunter McIntyre vs. Brent Fikowski
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Leroy Jenkins, Hunter in The Crossfit Games, Rich Ryan answers to Lindsay’s request for the spear, much more.
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The Ginger Runner is the most creative guy in the trail running content space today. He has made out of the box, entertaining, and informative review videos, great podcast interviews, and a feature-length film you must see called "Where Dreams Go To Die".
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
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Why did Ian Hosek need several staples to his cranium?
Why did Lindsay Webster need that spear at that moment?
Let’s get down to business and ask the burning questions from last weekend’s Spartan races in Big Bear.
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Different rules for women racers? Prediction Problems? Spartan's handling of Big Bear weather changes, much more.
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Spartan Race Big Bear California. May 18, 2019. Finish line interviews from the 4th stop on the United States National Series. Interviews with:
Johnny Luma Lina, Ryan Atkins, Ryan Woods, Lindsay Webster, Nicole Mericle, Leigh Anne Wasteney, Amanda Nadeau, Bill Brumbach, Matt from VJ, Mark Batres, Kaci Monroe, Ashley Heller, Lacey Bourgois, Elizabeth Murray, Timmie Bran, and Cali Schweikhart, Rebecca Hammond, and The Rabbits of The Live Feed!
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This week's topics: Superheros, Wifi, Birds. OCR.
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Spartan reveals a new pair of OCR specific shoes made by Craft, their apparel and footwear sponsor. Learn about them with Mike Lunardelli, who is the VP of Merchandise at Spartan Race.ce.
Matt and Mike talk about Mike's previous work with the NFL, NBA, and UFC before diving into the skinny on these new shoes, where and when they are available and more.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
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Today's ORM article on the new Craft OCR shoes.
Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: Savage Race VA with Josh Chace. Memphis in May with Matt and Facebook. Solving the post-race blues. Signal issues (continued).
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The Cinco De Moes - 5k. A road race that hands out tacos and margaritas every mile, and that supports the local YMCA.
I was in Memphis for the Beale Street Music Festival as part of a project with Facebook. I'll tell the entire, longer, story about that later this week on Thursday's Davis and Chace episode.
In the meantime, here are interviews with:
Adam Morris/Brittany Sanders - Tupelo Running Club
Jared Montague
Dyer Bowers
Jill Thelen
Duane and Abby
Samantha Vincent/Don Rautine
Jennifer Nash - Director of Catering and Marketing - Moes on Walker, Memphis, TN.
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Cinco De Moe's
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace - A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week's topics: Dr. Lara from Spartan Mind and Josh share about their New Jersey Beast and UltraBeast experiences. They also dig in on lying and cheating in OCR.
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace – A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week’s topics: The future of The NE Spahtens podcast. Legend or Akuma. Spartan Amesbury memories. Special appearance by Stacie Davis.
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Jeff’s company, ImAthlete, helps race companies with registration platforms and many more online tools. Jeff is also a board member over at Running USA. We spend some time discussing those topics, plus we talk about running an early e-commerce website and how he was Saul Goodman before it was cool.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
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Barbados Adventure Race is putting on two obstacle racing events this year, in June and November. Let's learn about the races, and the man putting them on, George Griffith.
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Barbados Adventure Race
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace - A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week's topics: Wrapping up Seattle including The Super and Trail. CitiField Stadium, Josh bitches into controversy corner about Age Group and the weather.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
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Can someone simultaneously love running and be orneryAF at the same time?
Todays Podcast is sponsored by Savage Race-Plenty of chances left this year to run The Savage, The Blitz or a GORUCK/Savage Tough.
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Saturday Pro Team Tent Talks With:
Nicole Mericle. Aaron Newell. Woodsy. Rea. Kent. Kempson. Atkins.
Faye Morgan. Rob Thorson and Eric Thorson. Johnny Luna Lima.
Lindsay Webster. Mark Batres. Harley Armstrong.
Nick Ryker. John Penland. Ryan Fick. Dustin Livengood.
Sunday morning with Taylor Overmiller.
Sunday afternoon with Red Bull Athlete - CH1KOR1TA.
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace - A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week's topics: First Tough Mudder of 2019 is a success. Josh encounters a reptile. Preview of Spartan Seattle, Seattle Trail, and CitiField. Will Million Dollar Mile be back?
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
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The first Tough Mudder of the season happened last weekend. It was held at Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernadino, California and was a great success by most accounts. Learn all about the event through interviews with:
Hunter McIntyre - Bulk Pony
Josh Cox - 1/2 PisNCox
Jared Depolo - BarNana booth guy and musical composer.
Comedy Store Ladies - Leigh Lamson-Quay, Eleanor Kerrigan, Jen Cane
Pamela Price - Baby Ninja Warrior - 1st place on Saturday
Kyle McLaughlin - Tough Mudder President
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Josue Stephens talks about his new role(s) with Spartan and invites us all to take on an adventure of a lifetime in Namibia, Africa.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
2019 Rugged Maniac - New obstacles, and new tech tee finisher shirts!
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace - A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week's topics: Million Dollar Mile Ep 2. Barkley. BoneFrog Fires Matt. OCRWC Rankings still suck.
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Finish line fun with:
- Nick Ryker
- Ryan Woods
- Nicole Mericle
- Alex Walker
- Yuri Force
- Chrissy McFarland
- Justin Williams
- Leo Doc Bee Bryant
- Ken Corigliano
- Rachel Corigliano
- Rachel Watters
- Connor Peterson
- Brad Heilwagen
Show Notes:
All results from this race.
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace - A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week's topics: Discourse backlash. DQs. Cheaters everywhere. City Challenge.
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The 2 Ryans: Ryan Woods and Ryan Atkins discuss how the Spartan USNS is going so far. Spartan handling of rules and disqualifications. Is Atkins doing any overnight races in 2019, and so much more.
Show Notes:
The video we discussed at the end of this episode.
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Shower Toga's Kressa and Tony Peterson talk post-race at BoneFrog Talladega. We learn: Were they nervous going on Shark Tank? Why is Kressa so upset with Matt? How much has Tony had to drink today? and so much more.
There is also a post-race ride review with Matt, J.D. Clayton, Jaxson and Milo.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace - A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week's topics: Spartan's new broadcast platform. Who's the best male racer? Is Amelia more like Tiger Woods than we think? Matt's haircut.
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Matt B. Davis and Jack Bauer debate who is the best obstacle racer right now.
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Spartan Race Alabama 2019 Finish Line Interviews:
Elite Men:
Veejay Jones 1
Ryan Atkins 2
Ryan Kempson 3
Ryan Kent 5
Ryan Woods 7
Brakken Braker 8
Ian Hosek 13
Johnny Luma Lina 14
Victor Quezada 15
Elite Women:
Nicole Mericle 1
Lindsay Webster 2
Rebecca Hammond 3
Faye Stenning 8
Rose Wetzel 10
Lacey Bourgois
Ashley Heller 13
Cali Schweikert 17
Faye Morgan 18
Age Group
Joshua Peukert 1st AG 35-39
James Marcum 3rd AG 55-59
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Athlinks Full Results for Alabama
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace - A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week's topics: Terrain Race CEO interview breakdown, OCRWC Rankings, Top Gun 2, Tech Corner and more.
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Nicole Mericle wins on Saturday at the first Spartan US National Series Race of the year. She also has a brilliant new OCR show idea "Who's On Top?"
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
2019 Rugged Maniac - New obstacles, and new tech tee finisher shirts!
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Bill Spata is the CEO of Terrain Race's parent company, Cool Events. He sat down with Matt B. Davis at the Atlanta Georgia Terrain Race to discuss:
- Why he got into the running and events world.
- Some history of bubble and glow runs.
- Why he chose to take over Terrain Race.
- What took so long to begin to right a very broken ship.
- The sustainability of "free" races.
- What he thinks the future of OCR looks like.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by Savage Race
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace - A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week's topics: Tough Mudder interview breakdown, The Million Dollar Mile preview, Top Gun references and more.
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Hear from Tough Mudder’s new president, Kyle McLaughlin in this special Monday edition of the podcast. You will learn:
- How he came to Tough Mudder?
- What changes has Tough Mudder made for 2019?
- How often you will be seeing TM faves like Sean Corvelle, Clinton, Coach, and E-Rock?
- Is there a difference in ownership for Tough Mudder events vs Tough Mudder Bootcamp?
- The countries TM is in and will be launching in 2019.
- What are the names of the Tough Mudder HQ Conference Rooms?
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace - A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week's topics:
The DQ and UnDQ of Ryan Woods. What this means for Spartan Race, and what else can be done to fix future messes.
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Spartan to reinstate Ryan Woods previous disqualification. Plus, updating vague rules around A-Frame truss and Rolling Mud.
A chat with David Watson hours after long meetings with the "rules committee"
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Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace - A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week's topics:
Same day discussion of Spartan Race Jacksonville, including the controversial Ryan Woods DQ.
Recorded live at: Uptown Kitchen and Bar -1303 N Main St, Jacksonville, FL 32206
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A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week's topics:
Another visit to Tech Corner. Terrain Race on a roll. OCR Industry report. Josh's chances on Survivor. More buildup to the first Spartan USNS of the season in Jacksonville, Florida.
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ArmenHammer TV is where Armen makes information packed, compelling videos about the world of CrossFit. (He's like the MBD over there)
Armen and Matt discuss:
- The similarities and differences in the OCR and CrossFit spaces.
- The TONS of recent changes in CrossFit.
- How Hunter McIntyre may qualify for the CrossFit Games.
- How he has taken on the behemoth of CrossFit, been banned online and IRL, and come out the other side.
- Much much more.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
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Hunter McIntyre is back on the show to talk about his new fitness workout plan:
Tough Mudder T-Minus 30.
We will also discuss:
- What 10-year-old Hunter was up to.
- The new batch of athletes he's surrounding himself with, in Colorado.
- What it's going to take to #GetHunterToTheGames.
- Special appearance by Matt Kempson.
- So much more.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
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A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week's topics:
Terrain Race first weekend success and exciting buildup to the first Spartan USNS of the season in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Do endurance athletes like Amelia Boone have a special "suffering" gene? Does pickle juice work for recovery? What did Alex learn at the 29029 Everesting endurance event?
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Savage Race: New obstacles, new locations, new syndicate medal in 2019!
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Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance
Sweat Science
A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week's topics:
Spartan Race has a new Ultra World Championships location.
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Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
VJ Shoes - ORM FEB at checkout for $25.00 off.
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February 12, 2013 - The Old Matt B. Davis Runs Podcast
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If you have been following ORM Instagram over the last few days, you are aware of the hours of podcast content being produced for upcoming episodes.
In addition, we wanted to bring you something as fast as we could, with two giant personalities, Ryan Woods and Gary Vee. Enjoy your SuperBowl Sunday.
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Ultra Runner Charlie Engle has a conversation with Matt B. Davis in two different airports after last year's Spartan Tahoe event. Hilarity ensues.
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Charlie's links to 5.8, his books, and everything else we talked about.
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Tough Mudder announced today that they are removing prize money for their entire competitive series.
Tough Mudder 2019 Preview. Nolan Kombol comes on the podcast to talk about:
- Level Up Lanes
- Obstacles we will and won't see on 2019 courses
- World's Toughest Mudder Qualifications
- Toughest Locations
- 12 hours versus 8 hours
- Daytime versus Night Time Toughest
- Why the hell did they ever try 5-mile loops?
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2019 Tough Mudder Season
A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week's topics:
Spartan Race Points Series Points Explanation, Tough Mudder Lawsuit, Josh insults the audience, Matt sounds bad.
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Anders Varner comes on the program to finish our conversation to discuss:
- Hunter McIntyre is always a winner.
- Soulful trail running.
- Getting better at things that matter.
- Breaking up with your old self.
- Creating content every day.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
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Anders chats with Joe Desena
Anders Part One
A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
This week's topics:
Where is DACH? Can Terrain Race make money by giving away races?
UltraRunner Devon Yanko comes on the program to discuss:
- The balance of running a business and being a top ultra runner.
- Glorifying failure.
- Winning Leadville 100 on a broken foot.
- Surviving a 40-mile bad patch.
- Training to become an obstacle racer.
- World's Toughest Mudder Prep.
- Taking on her first Ironman.
A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
Jack Bauer sits down to explain the new Spartan Race Rankings Systems.
We will learn all about how he developed it, and have some fun looking up present and historical Spartan race data. We'll throw some fun questions out there like:
Got an idea who has the most wins in Spartan Race history? Betcha it's not who you think. PS The guy you are thinking about isn't even 2nd.
What if we told you that Brian Gowiski has more Spartan Race podiums than Atkins or Woods in the last 3 years?
How about who Matt and Jack say belong on the OCR Mount Rushmore?
Tune in and have your Spartan statistic fantasies fulfilled!
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
2019 Rugged Maniac - New obstacles, and new tech tee finisher shirts!
Support us on Patreon
Show Notes:
The new Spartan Race Rankings site
A weekly news show with Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR related news.
Spartan changed Tahoe to the elite and AG waves ONLY on Sunday. Open wavers only allowed on Saturday. Matt and Josh discuss if this is viable.
Also, the qualifications are being changed for a bunch of things. Josh and Matt don't quite know how to explain it, but at least we can all suffer together. And isn't that what OCR is all about?
This is a rebroadcast of The Atlanta Podcast episode of Stacie Davis.
If you want to hear more episodes like this, check out
TheAtlantaPodcast.com
Also, drop us a note and let us know if you want more of these kinds of episodes.
Her trip consisted of:
- Obstacle Racing World Champs in England - (PS She won the 3K and Women's Team Events)
- Rock climbing in Kalymnos, Greece
- Trifecta World Championships in Greece (PS She finished 2nd)
- Pit crew/cheer on friends at Spartan Iceland
- Red Bull All In - Germany (PS She won this one too)
Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis break down some recent obstacle racing news.
- Spartan Race Gyms and their partnership with 24 Hour Fitness
- The Mud Run Guide Awards
- The OCRWC television show
- Spartan US Series and North American Championship
- Ragnar Relay
Ryan Atkins starts off by talking to us the Iceland Spartan Ultra World Championship. What was it like to have Joe Desena throw all that money around? Was he colluding with Albon? How does it compare to World's Toughest Mudder? Is 100 mile possible in Iceland?
We also learn about the "Villification" of Woodsy, and what 2018 races Ryan Woods regrets altogether.
All of this and a peek into the Ryans' 2019 obstacle race plans.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Wetsuit Wearhouse - Use ORM15Off for 15% off everything in the online store.
The last time Brett Stewart was interviewed on the record by ORM was November in 2012 for episode #23. That was 316 episodes ago when the show was still called Matt B. Davis Runs This Podcast.
Listen in as Brett explains the origins of Mud Run Guide along with his personal involvement with The Obstacle Racing World Championships. In addition, Matt asks some questions and has some critiques on the Mud Run Guide Awards. Most importantly, Matt and Brett attempt to get to the bottom of some beefs (real and imagined) over the last several years. Enjoy this 90-minute that is conversation 6 years in the making.
Show Notes:
The original episode from 2012
Mud Run Guide Awards
Review from the first ever OCR World Championships
Josh Chace and Matt B. Davis break down all the up to date news happenings in the world of obstacle racing.
This edited video program goes live every Thursday morning.
The unedited audio version will be posted on this feed every Thursday as well.
This week's topics:
Tough Mudder's new stadium race.
Joe Desena/Spartan's Christmas "deal"
We preview the new NBC program "The Titan Games" hosted by the Rock.
Working with Spartan.
A lot of good that can come from Anger.
Being real vs. oversharing on social media.
Being kind.
So much more.
Show Notes:
Patreon Link
Dr. Lara Pence
Spartan Up
2018 World's Toughest Mudder Post Event Brunch Interviews
- Jesse Bruce
- Allison Tai
- Erin Rost
- Mike Stefano
- Lindsay Webster and one of The Angels, Brian Gowiski
- Trevor Chichosz
- Kristopher Mendoza
- Diana and Alexandra Codispoti
- Javier "EcoBar"
- Rea Kolbl
- Ja Shua Reid and Monica Albizu
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Additional Notes:
Morning.Gratitude
ORM Patreon
Ballad of Kristopher Mendoza
Conversations with Jon Albon after the Greece Trifecta Championship and after the Malaysia UltraBeast.
We find out his thoughts leading into the Spartan Ultra World Championship in Iceland this weekend.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Wetsuit Wearhouse
Exclusive to Obstacle Racing Media customers, take 15% off any purchase by using coupon code ORM15Off. Visit wetsuitwearhouse.com for all of your wetsuit needs! Show Notes:
Jon's Malaysia Blog Recap
Anders Varner is the host of Barbell Shrugged and the guy who oversees all of the cool content over at The Shrugged Collective. Matt and Anders talked for an awful long time. So long in fact, it's broken up into 2 episodes. Part one is an hour long and they discuss:
- Annoying neighbors.
- Crossfit.
- Orange Theory.
- Fat burners.
- Running in the desert.
- and much more.
Show Notes:
ORM Patreon
Shrugged Collective
The Poddy's - SNL Skit
Anders on IG
Pis N Cox make a video show about World's Toughest Mudder. Here's an audio version. I meant to begin doing these 2 years ago. Here they are, so you may now enjoy on a run at 1.5 times speed.
Will Hicks and Matt B. chat outside the bathroom at the Worlds' Toughest Mudder Community Friday Night Dinner, and before the Monday WTM Brunch.
World's Toughest Mudder 2018 - Saturday night through the finish at 130pm Sunday.
World's Toughest Mudder 2018 - Saturday night through the finish at 130pm Sunday.
Friday Set-up - Alexandra Walker
Sat Sundown - Pit Party with Ryan Woods, Kadie Your, Neon Spartan Scott, and Gina Estrada
Sunday
Rea is in the early morning lead 6:52am
Carlo gives the Overnight Update
Last lap for Lindsays Angels
MudderHorn - 9am-ish= Hillary Shusterman, 3 AM Waterfalls, Alex Walker, Corinne Stephens
Finish Line near noon Team Nemo, Ja Shua Reid, Adriane Alvord, Alex Walker, Joel Forsyth, Jesse Bruce
What happened with Alliison Tai, and the rest of the timing issues, plus other items that went right or wrong at World's Toughest.
Friday from The Pit, and from The Community Dinner
Featuring - Ja Shua Ried
3AM Waterfalls (John Fagan and Tony Fontana)
Tyler Nash
Fabian Brightsommer - (Getting Tough)
Trevor Cichosz
Kris Mendoza/JD Allen/Joe Perry
Harley Armstrong
Morgan McKay
Corinne Kohlen and Josue Stephens
Stop Being Fat Greg Boehl
Mike Stefano and Katelyn Ritter
New World's Toughest Mudder obstacles, earning World's Toughest golden carabiners, and more with Eli Hutchison.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
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Fighting, fatherhood, finances, and figuring it all out.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Beast Goodr Sunglasses
Show Notes:
Charlie's website
Tough Mudder - Bouckaert Farms - Georgia October 2018
Nolan Kombol - Tough Mudder
Sean Corvelle
Andi Hardy
Matt Waller
Rhiannon Gerald
Karen DeLeon - Jack Links
Britt Canady, Andrea Logan,Lorraine Kieffer -Tough Mudder BootCamp Charlotte
Francis Lackner
Additional Links:
Weigh Too Tough - WTM 2014 Exclusive Obstacles
Hyd-Ra-Phobia Obstacle Video
PATREON
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM15 on all purchases!
- What actually happened at the tire flip in Tahoe.
- What may stop him from winning the $1 Million Challenge. PS, it's not what you think.
- How he's showing the world that OCR racers are serious athletes.
- What's the only vitamin he takes?
- The VJ XTRM shoe he helped design.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Rugged Maniac – Use Code ORM for 10 percent off all 2018 and 2019 races!
Heathyr Marie
Yuri Force
Joby Peake
Kevin Thompson
Cody Wood
Stephen Wilk
Chris Stansel
Jamie Styles/Chrissy McFarland
JD Allen/Justin Williams/Joll Roll/Michael Mitchell
Brenna
Matty T.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Savage Race : New obstacles, new locations, new syndicate medal. Check them out at Savage Race.com
More Tahoe Spartan Interviews with:
John Witzing and Josh Chessman shortly after exiting Locked and Loaded 24 Hours (LL24H) along with True Form CEO, Jeff Vernon (Saturday Afternoon)
(Team Race Sunday)
Austin Azar/Ryan Atkins/Samuel Hebert
Robert Killian
Jessica Lemon
Nicole Mericle
Graham Roberts/Meg Ramirez
Interviews with the top athletes near the finish line and around podium time. So many great names from the 2018 Spartan Race World Championships at Squaw Valley, Lake Tahoe, CA. Ryan Kempson/Mike Ferguson Austin Azar Kirk DeWindt/Steve Hammond/Ryan Woods/Nicole Mericle Ashley Heller Rea Kolbl Alyssa Hawley Yancy Culp/Aaron Newell Jon Albon Ryan Atkins Lindsay Webster Becca Hammond Heather Bode Rachel Hamrick Hobie Call Hunter McIntyre Josh Peukert Ian Hoses Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM15 on all purchases.
Ryan Atkins and Ryan Woods come back again. This time to discuss the West Virginia Championship, the upcoming Spartan Tahoe Championship, closing the gap on the best men and women in OCR, and much more.
Brittany came to town for a "girls weekend" with two of her clients. Those 2 women happen to be my wife and her best friend. Both Melissa and Stacie have received life changing benefits after having multiple children while working with Coach B.
We sat down on my front porch to discuss the what it takes to overcome mental and physical obstacles to get your mind and body right.
Sensitive ears alert!
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Wetsuit Wearhouse – It's getting to be crunch time for World's Toughest Mudder! Save 15% using coupon code ORM15 on all purchases. Show Notes:
Coach's website
MuscleNugget Instagram
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Rugged Maniac – Use Code ORM for 10 percent off all 2018 races!
BeLive - 9/3/18 with Heather, Matt and Mike
Obstacle racing discussion with
Matt B. Davis – Obstacle Racing Media Podcast
Heather Bode – Overcome and Run Podcast
Mike Stefano – Obstacle Running Adventures Podcast
Topics Include : Terrain Race safety and viability. Spartan Race sandbag controversy. Burpees vs obstacle completion and more.
This was recorded live on Facebook using BeLive on 9/3/18.
Rugged Maniac sold a majority stake in it's company to New Media/Gatehouse live.
Cofounder Rob Dickens answers questions on the news and the future plans for Rugged Maniac and future acquisitions.
A day at Conyers, Georgia Horse Park with a parade of voices from the festival area.
- Tretsch - The Grey Berets
- Carly Force
- Shannon Uden
- Jason McNulty
- Brad "Frosty" Frost
- Yuri Force
- Jared Franklin
- Nick Pelliccia
- Julie Wolff - OCR Addix
- Amy Lindenfelzer - Rugged Maniac
- Sean White - Dirty Work Ent.
- Charley Harper (ran the H9 50 Miler)
- Jaxson and River Davis
- Thorne Family - Anytime Fitness - Opielika, AL
- Miguel and Jenny Maldonado
- Wes "Big Daddy" Blake
- The Crew from Sleepwalker/Red Dawn Energy
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Orange Mud - Innovative products that work just as well for the elite runner as the person at the back of the pack!
Show Notes:
Click all those people above and learn about them.
Lindsay Webster just got back from sweeping the NORAM OCR Championships. She won the 3k, 15k , and team championships. On today's podcast we talks about:
- Winning when it counts.
- Drug testing in OCR.
- Being under rated.
- Why World's Toughest Mudder is NOT her favorite.
- Coming out of the shadow of being "Ryan's girlfriend".
- Having the eye of the tiger.
- Globe trotting this year and in 2019
Plus: More earworms!
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM15 on all purchases.
Show Notes:
Obstacle Racing Majors Archives
Garfield made his own races before working for multiple OCR companies, and eventually landing with Spartan Race. Let's learn about what happened before that... Casino dealer? Club DJ? Arms dealer?
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Rugged Maniac – Use Code ORM for 10 percent off all 2018 races!
Show Notes:
Garfield and Carl
Garfield 2012
Hoonter talks TMX, OCR broadcasters, and more.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Hunter's Salty Nuts.
Eric runs a website and podcast about everything in the ultra running world. Like not just the big names and/or big gear etc. So he's sort of the Obstacle Racing Media of the Ultra world. Except that he came first, so I am the OCR Eric Schranz. Anyhow, we had a cool chat about similarities and differences, and whatever else came to mind about OCR and Ultra.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
runragnar.com Enter code ORM18ALL for $60 OFF any 2018 Ragnar Relay
Show Notes:
Ultrarunner podcast
Race Director Type Person Garfield Griffiths comes on to answer some questions about The Utah Spartan Course taking place this weekend.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Rehband - Pain is part of the game, but Rehband has the products to protect and get you past the finish line.”
Josh Chace makes great post race videos for Obstacle Racing Media. John Christon makes great protein bar/food review videos for ORM as well.
I like both of these guys a lot, let's get them on the horn and chat for a few.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Orange Mud - Innovative products that work just as well for the elite runner as the person at the back of the pack!
Show Notes:
Recent John Video
Recent Josh Video
- Meeting Matt doing burpees in Temecula 2014.
- Becoming a wildland "hot shot" firefighter.
- Working as a Spartan Endurance leader.
- Creating innovative events Three Elements Endurance and Firefighter Fit Endurance.
- Much more.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
runragnar.com Enter code ORM18ALL for $60 OFF any 2018 Ragnar Relay Trail or Street Series
Show Notes:
The Three Elements Endurance
Firefighter Fit Endurance
Jon Albon on the recent European OCR World Championships, Tougher Mudder UK, and the rest of 2018.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Savage Race : New obstacles, new locations, new syndicate medal. Check them out at Savage Race.com
Show Notes:
Jon's blog
Jon on Strava
Ami Sawran from Mudstacle and Sebastian David talk about their experience at the European OCR Championships. We cover how the race went down, what they thought of the course and the controversies that occurred. This episode will serve as an educator to the European OCR scene.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Rugged Maniac – Use Code ORM for 10 percent off all 2018 races!
Show Notes:
OCR European Champs
Some video of the event co hosted by Ami
A lengthy interview with Jamie Monroe, vice chair for USAOCR.
The organization knows as USAOCR is putting on a national championship event in December in Chula Vista, California.
We do go over a good bit of "How we got here" on today's episode, however, here is some additional reading/listening either before or after you listen today for further context.
March 2017 - Podcast with Tim Sinnett, the media contact at USAOCR at the time.
May 2017 - Article by McCauley Kraker recapping the first ever US National Championships put on by USAOCR in Miami.
April 2018 - Article about USOCR and it's parent, WORLD OCR. (formerly known as IOSF).
Learn more about this event and register here
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM15 on all purchases.
Show Notes:
AOCRA - "Adrians" organization that has nothing to do with USAOCR. (In case you were confused)
Win 3 Spartan Championship Races (and get 100 miles in Iceland) and you can win 1 million dollars.
Joe DeSena from Spartan Race comes on the podcast to talk about the three Spartan Championship races in Tahoe, Sparta, and Iceland.
He explains his logic behind the challenge, how he got an insurance company to back it, and more.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Rehband - Pain is part of the game, but Rehband has the products to protect and get you past the finish line.”
Show Notes:
Spartan Million Dollar Challenge Announcement
Ryan Atkins and Ryan Woods come back for another episode of The Two Ryans.
We discuss:
- Should one be allowed to bring a sock stuffed in your shorts to help you do obstacles?
- Redefining success in OCR.
- Sponsored posts.
- Spartan US Championships points stuff.
- Hair styles and general grooming at the start line.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Ragnar Relay and Ragnar Trail Series
runragnar.com Enter code ORM18ALL for $60 OFF any 2018 Ragnar Relay
Show Notes:
Become a Patron!
Be sure to watch Tough Mudder X, this Summer on CBS July 14, 21 and 28. 1pm EST So set your DVRs now.* The onsite interviews continue from Part One. We spoke with even more athletes for Semi Final and Final rounds of 2018 Tough Mudder X. Grant McCartney Neil "Crazy" Craver Dylan Miraglia Scott Panchik Hunter McIntyre Orla Walsh Matt Kempson Kimberlee Dekrey Patrick Vellner Lauren Weeks Corinna Coffin Emma Chapman Then we hop on a call with Yancy Culp to get his take and wrap it all up. Todays Podcast is sponsored by:**
Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM15 on all purchases.
Tough Mudder X took place on Friday June 8, 2018. We got so much content that TMX 2018 will be one of those “2 parters from live events” that you have come to know and appreciate from ORM.
Today’s episode starts Rich Abend, who we spoke to the evening before TMX began. Rich is the Vice President of Global Partnerships for Tough Mudder. He sat down to discuss his long career with health and wellness brands, plus what he and TMHQ are up to this year and beyond.
Then the Friday athlete interviews begin fast and furious. We speak to:
Brooke Ence
Shelby Stalnaker
Emily Abbott
Christin Panchik
Shawn Ramirez
Ryan Atkins (bonus appearance by Jesse Bull)
Sam Dancer
Talayna Fortunato
Haley Adamssss
Be sure to watch Tough Mudder X, this Summer on CBS July 14, 21 and 28. 1pm EST So set your DVRs now.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Show Notes:
Rich Abend on Cheddar.
Lots of Great Tough Mudder X 2018 Photos
The "Matt B. Davis Runs" Podcast was born on BlogTalkRadio on Monday July 2, 2012. I did not have any podcast recording or editing tools and had zero clue what I was doing. Someone must have told me about BlogTalk and I figured out this super basic platform. I knew that I could play an intro song, have people call in to the show in the middle, and play a song at the end for an outro. That's as much as I could do, so I gave it a shot.
In the first few weeks of the show, I realized that there was also a chat aspect to that platform that I could enable. I started doing the show at night and it instantly became super OCR community friendly. Nowadays, anyone can go live video on a zillion platforms, but back then, this was brand new. So when the show went live, the handful of us from various ocr groups in the country would talk to each other/ask questions etc. Monday (and sometimes Thursday) nights became a nice little meetup spot, and it helped me connect with the audience, and kept me super engaged in the process.
The show got me well known to obstacle racers, the people behind the races, and anyone in the OCR community (even if many of them had to have what a podcast was explained to them). After a month or so, people starting reaching out to me to be on the show. The were athletes wanting to tell their story or RD's wanting to get the word out for their race. Soon after a website and social media followed and I began to produce more and more content. It has been well documented, as I have told this over the years, that I just sort of quickly became "the guy" in OCR.
The short story and the long story of the rest, is history.
That's all I really want to say here, as you can hear an opening 15 minutes of me digging deeper into my feelings about the whole thing on this episode.
I do want to thank all of you that have listened over the past 6 years as you have helped me more than you'll ever know, as a host and as a person.
On today's program....
2 people, like me, who refuse to lose. Anthony Matesi and Morgan McKay, both of my guests from Episode 1.
Anthony has gone from obstacle and endurance racer to, amongst other things, a bunch of different jobs at Spartan Race. He's also launched his own companies, as he continues to find his purpose. He also recently completed one of the most difficult ultra marathons on the east coast in the Georgia Death Race. He was in town after his GDR experience so he talked to me about it, plus we cover some of what life has brought his way since I first met him.
Morgan broke a Guinness World Record for running a 10K race with 100 pounds on her back. The day after she broke the record, she hopped on the phone with me to talk about the experience. Plus we go down memory lane to talk about all that's happened in the last 6 years.
Show Notes:
Episode Number 1
Legend Of The Death Race
Meet Morgan McKay
Deanna Brasz appears on the show for the first time. We talked at length after her 2nd place Philly Tougher performance and discussed growing up on a Canadian fruit farm, NAAP, her OCR career, and handling depression.
April Hartwig called in today to discuss her 3rd place finish at Chicago Toughest, what she's been up to, and how she's changed since we last spoke.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Orange Mud - Innovative products that work just as well for the elite runner as the person at the back of the pack!
Show Notes:
Deanna on IG
Episode 137 with April from July 2015
Ryan Atkins and Ryan Woods came on to discuss the US Spartan Championship Series. That took about 5 minutes, somewhere towards the end of the episode. So the rest is bad impressions, song clips we didn't pay royalties for, and other random information.
Enjoy!
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
No one. So donate to the patreon!
Show Notes:
The Hit Parade Podcast
May 12, 2018. Ironwood, Michigan. The Red Bull 400
Live interviews with:
Andreas Berger , John Heilig
Anna Moi, Katie Kubont, Jennifer Chaudoir
Jared Shumate, Ian Torchia, Matt Lipsey, Kevin Bickner
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Savage Race: The perfect distance. The best obstacles. Plus the all new Savage Blitz!
Show Notes:
ORM’s Red Bull 400 video
Results/Photos from Ironwood, MI Red Bull 400
HumanN (makers of Beet Elite), sent Ryan and Lindsay Atkins to have their VO2 Max tested. Lindsay took questions from the OCR community about those tests, and we attempted to answer them here. Spoiler Alert: We also learn about the law of diminishing returns!
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Ragnar Relay and Ragnar Trail Series
runragnar.com Enter code ORM18ALL for $60 OFF any 2018 Ragnar Relay
Show Notes:
Law of Diminishing Returns
Jamie Lesk comes on the show to get real about her yo yo of overweight to underweight and back, before finally learning to get strong and accepting wherever she is. We also talk a ton about eating.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM15 on all purchases.
Show Notes:
Jamie on Instagram
Faye Stenning checks in on 2018 goals, not being on the Spartan Pro Team, new sponsors, going to Asia, and much more.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Orange Mud - Innovative products that work just as well for the elite runner as the person at the back of the pack!
Show Notes:
Faye Stenning Athlinks
Brakken Kraker and Ryan Woods come on the program to discuss:
- The legacy of Reebok Shoes.
- Brakken's CitiField Stadium barn burner.
- College running careers.
- Who's the real OCR "World Champion"?
- Where's McCauley.
- So much more.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Rugged Maniac – Use Code ORM10 for 10 percent off all 2018 races!
Show Notes:
Marathon Chiropractic
LeaderBoard Fit
Ryan Atkins hops on the line to catch up for the first time in 2018.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
*Ragnar Relay and Ragnar Trail Series* *runragnar.com Enter code ORM18ALL for $60 OFF any 2018 Ragnar Relay*
Show Notes:
This episode is dedicated to Reggie Rowe. Click the photo to help donate to his family.
Spartan Pro Team Captain Robert Killian comes on the program to explain everything Spartan 2018 including:
- Rule changes for this weekend's Stadium race.
- The US Championship Series.
- Age group qualifying at almost everything.
- The large amounts of money you can win throughout the year.
- The Mountain Series.
- The Stadium (or is it Stadia) Series.
- Qualifying for Tahoe.
- The North American Championships.
- The Spartan World Championships.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM15 on all purchases.
Show Notes:
This entire episode is a show note.
Ryan Kent finished 2nd at the San Jose Spartan a few weeks ago, and Seattle Spartan Race Super last Saturday. This puts him on the top of the US Championship Series leaderboard. We discuss why he was so stoked to win Saturday, how he plans to keep winning Championship and Stadium races, and if Matt is the most hated man in OCR
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Orange Mud - Innovative products that work just as well for the elite runner as the person at the back of the pack!
Show Notes:
Instagram Finish of Seattle Spartan Super
Women's final heat coverage from TMX Miami.
In race action courtesy of Facebook Live/Tough Mudder.
Followed by Tough Mudder X Interviews with
- 4th place Sarah Harrison
- 2nd place Orla Walsh
- 3rd place Cassidy Watton
- 5th place Cassandra Ohman
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Orange Mud - Innovative products that work just as well for the elite runner as the person at the back of the pack!
Show Notes:
The Facebook Live Show
Interviews between prelims and finals at Miami Tough Mudder TMX with
- Hunter Russell
- Jacob Heppner
- Hunter McIntyre
- Jack Bauer
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM15 on all purchases.
Show Notes:
Jacob Heppner
Hunter Russell
Jack Bauer
*Cover photo : Fitlinc Media
Amelia Boone recounts her 2018 Barkley Marathon experience.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Rugged Maniac – Use Code ORM10 for 10 percent off all 2018 races!
Show Notes:
Barkley Marathon 2018 Part One
Barkley Marathon 2018 Part Two
Amelia's blog about Barkley
Cover photo credit: Howie Stern
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Maggie and Mike talk about Barkley 2018. Learn all about the rain, fog, and near death experiences at Frozen Head State Park with these 2 runners.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Ragnar Relay and Ragnar Trail Series runragnar.com
Enter code ORM18ALL for $60 OFF any 2018 Ragnar Relay
Show Notes:
Barkley 2018 Part I - With Laz and assorted characters plus "live" updates.
Michael Wardian's 2018 Schedule
Maggie G on Twitter
Spartan CEO Joe DeSena and Craft North American CEO discuss their new partnership to make OCR shoes and obstacle racing gear and apparel.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM15 on all purchases.
Live from Frozen Head State Park, TN.
Saturday March 24- Sunday March 25 2018
You'll hear from:
- Gary Cantrell - aka Lazarus Lake.
- Jim - aka Alternative Dave, aka AD, aka Not Dave
- Keith Dunn - aka (semi) official twitter voice of Barkley
- Dave Henn - aka Danger Dave
- Various runners in various stages of the race
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Rugged Maniac – Use Code ORM10 for 10 percent off all 2018 races!
Show Notes:
#BM100 on Twitter
Featured Photo courtesy of @barkleymarathon
- The mental aspect of training and racing.
- What's going on UK OCR.
- Athletes specializing in OCR distance.
- Figuring out how to eat less.
- What does it mean to be from "The United Kingdom".
- Much more.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Ragnar Relay and Ragnar Trail Series runragnar.com Enter code ORM18ALL for $60 OFF any 2018 Ragnar Relay Show Notes:
Ispire Motivational Coaching Website
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Noah Galloway went from normal "double amputee veteran" to Men's Health Cover Model. From there he went to appear on Ellen, Dancing With The Stars, and American Grit. You probably know all that already. So let's get to the good stuff on this episode where you will listen in on
- How Noah pronounces French words.
- Depression and Anxiety.
- Instagram.
- Giving Speeches.
- Where his best ideas come from.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Rugged Maniac – Use Code ORM10 for 10 percent off all 2018 races! Show Notes:
ORM-CBS Sports Link
Noah's Book
Le Pain Quotidien
Warrior Dash Video from 2011
Noah's website
David has done multiple Tough Mudders plus World's Toughest Mudder in a wheelchair. Find out how he plans to make others shine in 2018.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Ragnar Relay and Ragnar Trail Series runragnar.com Enter code ORM18ALL for $60 OFF any 2018 Ragnar Relay
Have an OCR related podcast and short on content for the week? No problem, just wrangle some other dudes (and a gal) that have an OCR podcast and see what they are up to.
Today's show features a lively obstacle racing discussion with:
Mike from Obstacle Running Adventures
Heather from Overcome and Run Podcast
Will from World's Toughest Curling Podcast
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM15 on all purchases.
Corrina Coffin and Allison Tai are the newest TMHQ Pro team members. Corinna gets on the phone to discuss. Eli Hutchison also joins us to tell us all about this revamped competitive series from Tough Mudder called Fittest, Fastest, Toughest.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Savage Race : New obstacles, new locations, new syndicate medal. Check them out at Savage Race.com
How do we train hard as a motherf*&$er, eat clean, be good parents, and live a balanced life? Let's dig in with Jen and find out. Also, let's give Jen some OCR beginner tips.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Rugged Maniac – Use Code ORM10 for 10 percent off all 2018 races!
Show Notes:
Her website
Hunter and Brakken check in to talk about OCR broadcasting, Ryan Woods, The loaded women's field, Their training program - Leaderboard Fit, Hobie Call, Stadium Races, OCR Boxing matches, Pro teams, April Dee, TMX, OCR Coaches, and much more.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Ragnar Relay and Ragnar Trail Series -Enter code ORM18ALL for $60 OFF any 2018 Ragnar Relay Show Notes:
LeaderBoard Fit
Spartan Stadia Series
A chat from over the Winter break with Justin Manning. Justin is the founder of Medal Addict and an over - the - top- bananas fan of professional wrestling.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Savage Race : New obstacles, new locations, new syndicate medal and Savage Blitz!- Check them out at Savage Race.com
Show Notes:
Medal Addict Facebook Page
JT's company puts on cool ass races, so I reached out to have him on the podcast. He responded right away and we had a great chat. I then for unexplained reasons, I sat on it for 8 months. It's still great, enjoy.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Rugged Maniac – $5 off when you use the code PODCAST. Show Notes:
Soul Focus Sports Website/Races
We thought the year was over for podcasts, til we found Joe Desena was able to hop on a quick call.
Why is he so in favor of more burpees and less obstacle innovation?
We end the year by sitting down with David Chandler at a motel in Blue Ridge Georgia. David was days away from finishing his non-crewed race across the country.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Dirty Bird Energy Soap. Use ORM 15 for 15 percent off all products at DirtyBirdEnergy.com
Special shout out to latest Patreon contributor Bradley Heilwagen!
Show Notes:
Fundraising link - $10,000 + and growing!
Friday, Tough Mudder laid down the law and disqualified Ryan Woods and his team from winning the national relay in this year's World's Toughest Mudder. Matt B. immediatley hoped on the phone with Tough Mudder's Director of Product, Nolan Kombol, and also with Ryan Woods.
Happy Christmas, Enjoy.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia
Show Notes:
Tough Mudder and Spartan official decision
The first ever Spartan Ultra World Championship took place in Iceland last weekend.
We talked to: Mark Jones, Kevin "Bubbles" Gregory, Joshua Fiore, KC Northup, and Morgan McKay, all before the race on Friday. We then spoke to most of those folks after the race, and talked to Yancy Culp who was there with several of his athletes.
In between, we spoke with Iceland native Katrin Davidsdottir, fittest woman in the world 15 and 16 in the CrossFit games.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Savage Race : New obstacles, new locations, new syndicate medal. Check them out at Savage Race.com
Dirty Bird Energy Soap. Use ORM 15 for 15 percent off all products at DirtyBirdEnergy.com Show Notes:
Katrin Davidsdottir
Final Elite Results
Final Open Results
Beni Gifford had a day long layover in Atlanta, so he spent it with Matt B. Davis. Towards the end of the day, Beni sat down for an interview.
After chatting with Matt's kids, Beni and Matt talk about:
- Beni's recent racing trip to South Africa
- What it's going to take to win TMX series.
- Some secret project for 2018
- His former life getting doing guy on guy wrestling and private dancing for women.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
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Show Notes:
South Africa's Warrior Race
Beni's Dancer Mentor - Master Blaster
Today' episode is the final interviews for the 2017 World's Toughest Mudder podcast coverage.
They were recorded in a Westin Hotel Room following The Champions Brunch on Monday November 13, 2017.
- Robert Killian
- Ryan Atkins
- Michelle Ford
- Evan Perperis/Wesley Kerr aka Dr. Red Tights
- Lindsay Webster
- Allison Tai
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM on all purchases.
Show Notes:
Results For World's Toughest Mudder 2017
The OCR World Championships released breaking news at 8:00am this morning. OCRWC is disqualifying a 2017 participant due to "violating anti-doping policy". Ryan Woods becomes the first OCR competitor in history to be DQ'd at any obstacle race for this reason.
You can read the complete OCRWC article here which includes a response statement from Ryan Woods.
Ryan's 3rd place, 15k finish is off the record books for OCRWC 2017. In addition, his team had won the OCRWC Sunday team relay. That team of Woods, Ryan Atkins and Hunter McIntyre, is now also disqualified.
We got a hold of both of Ryan's teammates as soon as possible.
Ryan Atkins told us:
There aren’t many people I’ve met who have been as genuine, nice and just generally “good” as Ryan Woods. I believe he made an honest mistake and hope he remains as a competitor in the sport.
We reached Hunter McIntyre via text who said:
I like Ryan for his personality, not his body. Also Ryan and I shared a bed after Tougher Mudder Championship. It was a very pleasant experience.
The podcast episode below is an in-depth conversation with Ryan Woods recorded just a few hours ago. Adrian Bijanada, head of OCRWC, also made himself available to answer a few questions. You can hear those conversations by clicking on the link below or Itunes link above.
**Update - I also reached out to both Spartan Race and Tough Mudder to find out if this affects any past results or future participation for Mr. Woods. Neither were able to comment on the record at this time.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Rugged Maniac – $5 off when you use the code PODCAST for any 2018 race
Nolan Kombol is the Senior Director of Product at Tough Mudder. This means for everything World's Toughest Mudder, the buck stops with him.
We welcome Nolan back to the show to talk about:
- New obstacles for 2018 vs World's Toughest 2017.
- The slowwww rollout of the obstacles this year.
- Cheating allegations.
- The 2018 Toughest Series
- Next Up for WTM - Atlanta!
- More.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Dirty Bird Energy Soap. Use ORM 15 for 15 percent off all products at DirtyBirdEnergy.com
Show Notes:
2018 Toughest Series.
This is ORM's 6th year of World's Toughest Mudder podcast coverage!
In part one, live from the pit on Friday, we talk to 2016 Champ Trevor Cichosz, Tyler Nash, Allison Tai, and Logan Nagle.
We then have some Monday (post race) chats with Deanna Blegg, Amanda Steidle from Turbo Superfoods, Team US-Eh (Kristopher Mendoza, Austin Azar, Mark Woodpile Jones, and Miguel Medina), and your 2017 Female World's Toughest Mudder Rea Kobl.
Today's show is sponsored by Dirty Bird Energy Soap. Use ORM 15 for 15 percent off all products at DirtyBirdEnergy.com
Pete came back to talk to us about running Western States for the 2nd year in a row. He was also prepping to then go do Leadville and the UTMB. For those that know Ultras, you are like "NO WAY! That is super bad ass!"
For those that don't know Ultras, prepare to learn a lot.
Today's show is sponsored by Savage Race.
Spartan Race's Director of Sport Joe Di comes on the program to discuss big topics in the future of Spartan:
- Drug testing.
- Penalties versus burpees for Spartan Race.
- New age group category versus Masters category.
- The international regional championships
- The new "Marshalling Militia" he's putting together.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM on all purchases.
The conclusion of OCR World Championships 2017 coverage begins with live interviews from the finish line for the team relay on Sunday.
You'll hear from:
- Heather Bode
- Exciting conclusion of the men's team with Two Ryans and One Hoonter, followed by Jon Albon.
- Austin Azar and his team
- Mountain Monsters AKA Rage Against The Swedes: Lindsay Webster, Rea Kobl, Nicole Mericle.
- Tom Littlewood from Mudstacle
- Adam Kwitko from "Adam Kwitko is my handle".
We then have a phone chat with Event organizer Adrian Bijanda about everything that went right and wrong with this year's event.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Rugged Maniac – $5 off when you use the code PODCAST.
AST.
Just back from Blue Mountain, Canada. We have tons of interviews from the finish line of this year's OCR World Championships.
From the 3K, it's the top 3 women Nicole Mericle, Lindsay Webster, and Karin Karlsson. Followed by Justin Mathews and Scott Hyland. We then talk to the top 3 men Jon Albon, Ryan Atkins, and Ben Kinsinger.
The next day was the 15k and we talk to Albon, Atkins, and Woodsy. We then snagged a very excited Jesse Bruce. (Sorry Jesse, we told you the wrong finish position). We then talked to Marco Bedard, Lindsay Webster, Jamie Rahn (Captain NBC), and Nicole Mericle.
Hunter McIntyre was next followed by Mudstacle's Phil Harris and LeEarl Rugland. We chatted with James Appleton for an extended period of time to catch up with him and talk a little about Tough Guy.
Wrapping up the episode are chats with Jamie Styles, who we have talked to at many Georgia finish lines and Kelly Sullivan from NorEaster OCR.
Part 2 will be the finish line from the Sunday team relay, and a long conversation post event with Adrian Bijanada.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM on all purchases.
Show Notes:
2018 OCR World Championship Results
Savage Interview with Top 3 Men and Women Savage Race Georgia Fall 2017
Ashley Samples, Alexandra Walker, Rachel Watters
Yuri Force, Nathan Frantz, Jay Flores
Plus some special guests.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Rugged Maniac – $5 off when you use the code PODCAST.
Learn more about the podcast intro voice we've all come to know and love.
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Instant Voicemails - Would you like Redd or another super professional recorded voice for your company?
Savage Race : New obstacles, new locations, new syndicate medal. Check them out at Savage Race.com
Show Notes:
Cool article about Redd
Derik Martin was born Diane. He knew in his heart at a very young age that he was gay. In recent months, Derik decided to take hormones and had top surgery to begin the transition of becoming a male. Derik also happens to be someone that loves obstacle races.
Many questions are being raised about trans athletes. We as an industry need to look at these issues and address them. We discuss topics including obstacles, changing tents, and educating race staff and volunteers.
Please listen in as we interview one of the first openly trans OCR athletes.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM on all purchases.
Show Notes:
New Trans and Allies Facebook
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM on all purchases.
Show Notes:
New Trans and Allies Facebook
Safe to say Hunter is the most downloaded individual we've ever had on this show. He's one of the best in the sport, he's funny as hell, and never afraid to say the "unpopular" thing. Today he talks about the TMX event and subsequent TV, and how he took down all comers at the first ever United States OCR Championships put on by OCRWC.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
The Barber Beast - Sept 9, 2017. 10 miles. 30 obstacles. 1 goal.
Original Warrior Pak is the online, one stop shop for all your OCR needs. So get your Blood, Sweat and Gear at OriginalWarriorPak.com Show Notes:
Hunter's Instagram
Killian's Instagram
Meet Zoe Chazen, a rising college junior who lives in New York. You most likely saw her on the recently aired Toughest Mudder Northeast that took place near Philadelphia back in May. Although she did run (and get 50 miles) at World's Toughest Mudder in Vegas last year, she is super new to our scene.
We talk about how she came to decide to run and place in Philly, and then do it again at America's Toughest Mudder Midwest in Chicago 4 days ago. We learn about her training, or lack there of, and what really happened with her and Chikorita at The Mud Mile.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Human Octane – Demolish barriers with f#cking awesome OCR apparel.
Savage Race : New obstacles, new locations, new syndicate medal. Check them out at Savage Race.com
Show Notes:
Toughest Midwest Stats
Today's show starts with a discussion about the recent passing of one of the earliest OCR race directors Sean "Ace" O'Connor. Links to his obituary and a video from July 2012 Superhero Scramble are in the show notes and on our website.
Then we talk to Amanda Nelson, who has come back from the brink of jail, insanity, and death to a whole new life through fitness.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Human Octane – Demolish barriers with f#cking awesome OCR apparel.
Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM on all purchases.
Show Notes:
Patched Wangs.com.
Obituary for Sean.
Today's show brings you the OCR guy we've known the longest, never to have appeared on the show. Hard to believe, but Joel Getty makes his first appearance on the show after knowing Matt for 5 years plus. Joel and Matt dig into the good ole days of circa 2012 obstacle racing industry, what brought Joel into OCR, what took Joel out of it, and Joel's "Last Hurrah" at the "Last" Tough Guy.
Support our show on Patreon.
https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Original Warrior Pak is the online, one stop shop for all your OCR needs. So get your Blood, Sweat and Gear at OriginalWarriorPak.com
Savage Race : New obstacles, new locations, new syndicate medal. Check them out at Savage Race.com
Show Notes:
Joel's Goodbye Article
Inside Obstacle News YouTube
This episode could also be called : Asheville Finish Line Fun Plus Messner.
First you are going to hear several back to back interviews from the finish line at the Asheville Spartan Super.
Ryan Woods, Matt Kempson, Hobie Call, Robert Killian, Ian Hosek, Cody King, Nicole Mericle, Lindsay Webster, Rea Kobl, Faye Stenning, Alyssa Hawley, and a few more special drop in guests.
Then I have my first sit down with Laura Messner. 5 years worth of episodes, and I have never had Laura on the show. So it was nice to have her come by the ORM tent for a (mostly) uninterrupted chat.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
The Barber Beast - Sept 9, 2017. 10 miles. 30 obstacles. 1 goal.
Rugged Maniac – $5 off when you use the code PODCAST.
Show Notes:
Laura Messner on IG
Episode 250 - 2017 Asheville Spartan Race weekend was dare I say a hootenanny. We recorded at least two episodes worth of podcast content. Today's show kicks off with conversations with:
- Rea Kolbl
- Faye Stenning
- Steve Hammond
- Brakken Kraker
- Kevin "Bubbles The Clown" Gregory
- Jaxson Davis
Once upon a time, I only got an audience with Sir Will for about 15 minutes every year at World's Toughest. Nowadays, we are, dare I say, mates. We caught up in person at TMX in Minnesota, and set up this skype call soon after. Will and I talk about:
- How the first TMX went.
- Future plans for TMX.
- What celebrities he gets confused with.
- New countries for Tough Mudder events.
- Some of the ups and downs of being at the top.
- Much more.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Original Warrior Pak is the online, one stop shop for all your OCR needs. So get your Blood, Sweat and Gear at OriginalWarriorPak.com Show Notes:
Order Will Dean's New Book
Last weekend, 80 plus athletes from OCR, ANW, and CrossFit came to battle it out for a bunch of dough at the first ever Tough Mudder X, in Minnesota.
Please enjoy chats with the following top finishers:
Corinna Coffin 1st
Cassidy Watton 2nd
Christin Panchik 4th
Kevin Righi 3rd
as well as additional conversations with Jessie Graff, Yancy Culp, Grant McCartney, and Callienne Elterman.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
The Barber Beast - Sept 9, 2017. 10 miles. 30 obstacles. 1 goal.
BattleGrounds - Sept 23, 2017. Use code ORM10 for $10 off registration.
Many times I am sitting around before or after a race with some OCR people, and wish we recorded the conversation. Yesterday was one of those times. Luckily for you, I had the tape rolling.
Beni Gifford appears as a special guest, as does Keith Allen who called in.
Dig on in, as Hunter McIntyre and I talk about
- His professional wrestling tryout with WWE.
- Why he isn't racing much Spartan this year.
- His plan to dominate the Obstacle Racing World Championships.
- How he deals with multiple offers from sponsors (and lusting male and female fans)
Plus
ORM also gets called out for shitty live reporting and I beg Hunter to unblock me on Facebook.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM on all purchases.
Rugged Maniac – $5 off when you use the code PODCAST.
Show Notes:
Google that shit.
On today's show we talk to Craig Jackson who has created the first ever OCR Scholarships at Umpqua Community College located in Oregon.
We also speak with Shanna and Kevin from Clean Sport Collective. You will learn all about their mission of "Honesty, integrity, and transparency in sport."
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Udder Mud Run – Use code ORM for $10 off this race that takes place August 5, 2017.
Human Octane – Demolish barriers with f#cking awesome OCR apparel.
Show Notes:
Umpqua Community College
Clean Sport Collective
We bring back Nolan and Chris from TMHQ along with special guest Eric Emerson Botsford aka E-Rock to discuss TMX. They talk about who's been invited/accepted, how ERock has been essential in designing the course, and the new prize dough.
Next up is Shaun Stephens-Whale. He went from crushing stairs in something called Tower Running to podium at his first ever Toughest event.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
BattleGrounds - Sept 23, 2017. Use code ORM10 for $10 off registration.
The Barber Beast - Sept 9, 2017. 10 miles. 30 obstacles. 1 goal.
Show Notes:
Google Tower Running and this Shaun Stephens- Whale
Today's episode features an episode with the winner of the most recent Spartan US Championship race, Nicole Mericle. She surprised almost everyone with her 8 second come from behind victory at the Monterey Spartan Super. We catch up about that event and much more.
We also bring back Mo from Sweatworks. He introduces something that will revolutionize photos for races, sponsors, and athletes; facial recognition.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
LegendBorne - LegendBorne Sportswear is a veteran owned company that produces elite custom products. Carry your legacy. Suit Up!
Original Warrior Pak is the online, one stop shop for all your OCR needs. So get your Blood, Sweat and Gear at OriginalWarriorPak.com
Show Notes:
The link to test out the new photo recognition software. (If you did not participate in race in the link, just screenshot anyone's face. Then, upload that screenshot, and then search.)
Nicole Mericle Athlinks
Ryan Stratis sits down to talk about being on all seasons of American Ninja Warrior and Team Ninja Warrior. We also talk about obstacle races, training, and his favorite karaoke tracks. We also talk about obstacle races, training, and his favorite karaoke tracks.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Human Octane – Demolish barriers with f#cking awesome OCR apparel. Rugged Maniac – $5 off when you use the code PODCAST. Show Notes:
Stratis and other ninjas take on Savage Race.
On today's show we talk with Spartan Race Pro Team member, Alyssa Hawley. At the time we chatted, she had just won the first race in the U.S. Championship Series in Seattle. She has since finished 3rd at the Monterey Super, which keeps her tied for the lead in the Series. Enjoy this talk, where we learn a little more about her.
This episode also features the world premiere of "World's Toughest #1", the brand new release from J.D. Allen. J.D. did media for Obstacle Racing Media at WTM in 2014. He was so inspired, he chose to don the wetsuit and got 40 miles in 2015 and 50 miles in 2016. J.D. then snagged 25 at Toughest Atlanta just a few weeks ago.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM on all purchases.
Udder Mud Run – Use code ORM for $10 off this race that takes place August 5, 2017. Show Notes:
Alyssa at Athlinks
An interview with Nolan Kombol and Chris Maltbie from Tough Mudder Headquarters all about the new Tough Mudder X.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Savage Race : New obstacles, new locations, new syndicate medal. Check them out at Savage Race.com
Obstacle Guard – Code ORM gets you 10% off all orders in the U.S.
Show Notes:
Our recent article with the brand new news about Tough Mudder X
Episode 240 - About 4 years and 200 episodes ago, I talked to Amelia Boone about the shocking (at the time) revelations that the Tough Mudder team had just announced about that year's upcoming WTM. Since Amelia and I had already spoken earlier this week, I thought it would be fun to replay this old interview as well.
When I dug into that old episode, I found a gem with my daughter Emma, old ads, and more. So listen in to this exciting snapshot into the OCR landscape that was 2013.
Also, today's Amelia talks about her recent Texas race performance, her time in the new Spartan Live booth, and the upcoming Monterey Super.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
BattleGrounds - Sept 23, 2017. Use code ORM10 for $10 off registration. Show Notes:
A fun video from Mud Guts and Glory 2013.
The original June 2013 episode in it's entirety.
Today's show features two interviews that took place in Shanghai last week. One is with International Contest winner Patrick Buice, and one with Spartan Race CEO, Joe De Sena.
Enjoy.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
LegendBorne - LegendBorne Sportswear is a veteran owned company that produces elite custom products. Carry your legacy. Suit Up!
Health IQ – If you do at least 2 OCR’s this year, you can save money on life insurance.
Back in April, the 2nd Season of Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge was taped near downtown Atlanta, Georgia. We got a bunch of great interviews before competition began, so you can listen in without any spoiling of the on-the-course action.
Listen in as we talk to:
- Chris Lewis
- Apolo Ohno
- Nick Swisher
- Kelvin Washington
- MJ Acosta
- Meagan Martin
- Ben Greenfield
- Maggi Thorne
- Kevin The Bull
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Human Octane – Demolish barriers with f#cking awesome OCR apparel.
Rugged Maniac – $5 off when you use the code PODCAST.
David Magida comes back on the show to discuss the groundbreaking Spartan Live coverage that took place a couple of weeks ago. We talk about what worked, what didn't, and what to look for from Spartan for future live coverage.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
BattleGrounds - May 20th and Sept 23, 2017. Use code ORM10 for $10 off registration.
Orange Mud – Check out their “no bounce, ultra light hydration packs”. Show Notes:
These interviews begin shortly before 8:00am Sunday as athletes finished last weekend's Toughest Mudder South.
- Trevor Cichosz
- Luke Skyrunner Bosek
- Ryan Woods
- Melissa Dugan and Leah Hensley
- Lindsay Webster
- Jason Rulo
- Jeff Marier
- Ch1k0r1ta
- Ryan Atkins
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM on all purchases.
Obstacle Guard – Code ORM gets you 10% off all orders in the U.S.
Udder Mud Run – Use code ORM for $10 off this race that takes place August 5, 2017. Show Notes:
Toughest Mudder South Results
Wings For Life
Tough Mudder Atlanta 2017 - Part I
We first talk to the men's and women's Tougher top finishers.
Lance Johnson aka Goldfish Athlete, Charles Harper, and Harley The Cowboy Stripper.
Kristen Reed, Tanielle Luepkes, Sue Harvey Brown, and Deanna Brasz (who started the 8:00am wave, caught the top women and later got 25 miles at Toughest)
In the afternoon we talked to Stephanie Bishop and Noah Galloway.
More with Toughest athletes to come in Part 2.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
BUFF® is offering 15% off your next purchase at buffusa.com. Just use the code “ORM”.
Savage Race : New obstacles, new locations, new syndicate medal. Check them out at Savage Race.com
Show Notes:
Tougher Mudder Atlanta ResultsTougher Mudder Atlanta Results
Today's interview is a sit down with Dave DeBoer, Race Director for Atlanta Trail Ragnar Relay. Even though both host and subject were functioning on little sleep, a great chat was had nonetheless.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Obstacle Guard – Code ORM gets you 10% off all orders in the U.S.
Show Notes:
Ragnar Website
Today's show has several live interviews including:
- Podium finishers Ryan Kent, Alexandra Walker, Matt Kempson, Jamie Styles and more.
- Start Line Extraordinaire Matty T.
- Matty T turning the tables on Matt B.
- A car ride home to remember.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Health IQ – If you do at least 2 OCR’s this year, you can save money on life insurance. Human Octane – Demolish barriers with f#cking awesome OCR apparel. Show Notes:
Complete Results - Athlinks
Spartan Pro Team member, Glenn Racz talks about his Toughest Mudder LA 3rd place finish. We also discuss what happened during the podium ceremony that got everyone talking, and some other stuff.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Rugged Maniac – $5 off when you use the code PODCAST for any 2017 event.
Orange Mud – Check out their “no bounce, ultra light hydration packs”.
This episode has interviews recorded live from the BoneFrog Challenge which took place recently at The Talladega SuperSpeedway.
We talk to many podium athletes from that day, as well as owner - operator Brian Carney, and Coach Pain. There are several Ricky Bobby references along the way for good measure.
A bonus "ride home" interview is included that we hope you enjoy.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM on all purchases.
Udder Mud Run – Use code ORM for $10 off this race that takes place August 5, 2017. Obstacle Guard – Code ORM gets you 10% off all orders in the U.S. Show Notes:
Talladega Nights - The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Episode 230 - Chad Trammell talks with us about what he's been up to since last year's World's Toughest Mudder, leading for 95% of the recent LA Toughest, plans for the rest of 2017 and more.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Savage Race : New obstacles, new locations, new syndicate medal. Check them out at Savage Race.com.
BUFF® is offering 15% off your next purchase at buffusa.com. Just use the code “ORM”
Show Notes:
Little 5 Points
Mental Illness Happy Hour
Last weekend, Ryan Atkins came from behind to win the first ever "Toughest Mudder". On today's show, Ryan talks to Matt about how he did it, and covers some other random stuff you may find interesting.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Orange Mud - Check out their "no bounce, ultra light hydration packs".
Health IQ - If you do at least 2 OCR's this year, you can save money on life insurance.
Show Notes:
Toughest Mudder West 2017 Results
On today's show Matt B. Davis and Josh Cox get real, discussing mental health issues. After covering that for a good while, the show takes a sharp right turn and gets a bit ridiculous.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Rugged Maniac - Use code ORM10 to get 10% off any 2017 location.
Show Notes:
Betterhelp.com
InsightTimer - Thousands of free meditations.
Calm and Headspace - Two more meditation apps.
The Dare Response - Book and program for anxiety.
Man's Search For Meaning - By Viktor E. Frankl
Shaggyonline.com
Take Me Home - Phil Collins
On today's show we speak with Norm Koch. Norm recently left Spartan Race after 6 years. We talk to him about:
- His career prior to OCR
- His early days an obstacle racer and Death Racer
- Why he left Spartan Race
- His thoughts on the industry as a whole
- Much more.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
BattleGrounds - May 20th and Sept 23, 2017. Use code ORM10 for $10 off registration.
Show Notes:
Bermuda Triple Challenge - ORM Video coming soon!
Norm's first appearance on this show - Episode 16 from 2012.
Other Podcasts To Check Out
World's Toughest Podcast
NE Spahtens Podcast
Dirt In Your Skirt Podcast
On today's show we talk with Tim Sinnett. You may know Tim as The Race Sherpa and/or as husband of OCR athlete Rose Wetzel. He recently became a member of the media committee for USAOCR. On this episode, we attempt to answer (among other things) what USAOCR is, what this first event in Miami is all about, how OCR may get into the olympics, and how you can get involved.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Obstacle Guard – Code ORM gets you 10% off all orders in the U.S.
Show Notes:
Race Sherpa OCR - Facebook page.
Sports Illustrated article - Referenced in this podcast.
USAOCR.org - Homepage and how you can you can run for a seat on the Board of Directors.
Episode 225 - We welcome Nolan Kombol, Senior Director of Product from TMHQ back to the show. We clear up a lot of confusion on the new Tough Mudder 5k and the Tough Mudder Competitive Series.
Bonus Preview Track : First verse of Keith Allen's latest jam.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Human Octane - Demolish barriers with f#cking awesome OCR apparel.
Udder Mud Run – Use code ORM for $10 off this race that takes place August 5, 2017. Show Notes:
A little more on the TM Competitive Series
Back in early 2012, Jeff Neal has a genius idea to put on an obstacle race and make millions, or at least thousands. Tough Mudder, Spartan, and Warrior Dash were printing money as far as he could tell, so how hard could it be? We dive into all that went wrong, and some that went right in this history lesson in OCR.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Savage Race : New obstacles, new locations, new syndicate medal. Check them out at Savage Race.com
Buff USA: BUFF® is offering 15% off your next purchase at buffusa.com. Just use the code “ORM”
Show Notes:
Jeff's blog where he lays it all out.
On today's show we talk to Adrian Bijanada about his new baby the U.S. OCR Championships. Adrian and his company have been producing the USOCR World Championships since 2014. This is the first "secondary" event he and his team have created.
We also get to hear about Matt's recent incarceration.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Udder Mud Run – Use code ORM for $10 off this race that takes place August 5, 2017.
Obstacle Guard – Code ORM gets you 10% off all orders in the U.S.
Show Notes:
Look back on OCRWC beginnings in this Dec 2013 article.
That fateful run last Friday on Strava.
On today's show, we bring you two more finishers from the TV show "The Selection". Ryan Kent and Logan Nagle talk about their experiences before, during and after the filming including some behind the scenes talk never heard before.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Savage Race : New obstacles, new locations, new syndicate medal. Check them out at Savage Race.com
Show Notes:
Previous Selection Podcast with Christian Griffith
On today's episode we got on the phone with Joe Di from Spartan to get some clarity on the new Spartan Race rules. Those rules, that were posted earlier this week, concern, among other things, race attire and podium attire. He also lets us know how the first Spartan of the year went, and gives us a preview of the upcoming Greek Peak Winter Spartan.
We also had a chance to catch up with the most decorated female athlete in the sport, Amelia Boone, to get her to further explain her thoughts on the rules and the current state of OCR.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM on all purchases
Show Notes:
Solo's thoughts on the new rules
Episode 220 - Christian Griffith stopped by the day after the finale aired for History Channel's The Selection.
He talks about how the experience has changed his life for the better. His opening up about his personal history with sexual abuse has already touched thousands if not millions of viewers. Christian hopes he can help even more with the platform the show has provided him.
Listen in to learn all about that, how he promised himself not to leave the competiton in anything other than handcuffs, and much more.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Obstacle Guard – Get it on because Monday's a workday!
Show Notes:
ORM's recap of all History Channel The Selection episodes.
Roster #11 Facebook page
History Channel The Selection website
Faye Stenning hops on a call with Matt to talk about, among other things:
- Running in high school and college
- Dominating in Canada before starting to race the U.S. Spartan Pro circuit.
- Racing a lot before and after the Championship races.
- If she has any regrets about OCRWC.
- Quitting a nice day job to become a full time athlete.
- Her coaching program.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Ascent Protein - Food For Athletes.
Show Notes:
Faye on Instagram
Faye's coaching website
Faye's Athlinks
On today's show Matt and Ian talk about hitting bottom, getting sober, and rising to the top on Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Enjoy.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Udder Mud Run – Use code RUNORM for $10 off this race!
On today's show we talk to Jon Albon and discuss Tough Guy, World's Toughest Mudder, The OCR World Championships, SkyRunning, Racing in Europe versus America, bouldering and more.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM on all purchases.
Show Notes:
Jon's website
International Sky Running Series
On this last episode of the year, J.D. Allen, Keith Allen, and Matt talk about the Christmas Day airings of the Spartan World Championships on NBC, and the World's Toughest Programs that were on CBS and CBS Sports.
Find out if their take, jibes with your thoughts. We've never used the word jibe in a podcast description. We just did, so there. Happy end of 2016!
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Ascent Protein - Food For Athletes. ("And no protein farts!" - MBD)
Episode 215 - Today's show is a conversation with Ryan Kent. Matt and Ryan dig in and discuss what Ryan has been up to since their last chat back in early 2015 including:
- What he can tell us (so far) about History Channel's The Selection.
- Ending 2016 strong
- His experience on the Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge
- What his goals are for 2017
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
MudGear – Order now for free shipping in the United States on all products.
Show Notes:
Running Bear with lyrics (Now you know the words!)
A clip from Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge of Ryan and his team.
The Selection Cast Bios
After a horrible motorcycle accident, Jim set out to do a Tough Mudder to prove to his doctor that he could. Then, he couldn't stop. He has gone on to do 100 Tough Mudders including every World's Toughest. Today we learn a little bit more about him, what he thought of this year's WTM, the real story on how he killed that snake, and much more.
There's also a brief chat with Keith Allen about The Road To World's Toughest Mudder, which aired last night on CBS Sports Network.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Udder Mud Run – August 8, 2017. Use code RUNORM for $10 off this race! Show Notes:
Our article on Jim's 100th Mudder.
Sweet video that TM made abut the 100th and the hedband to end all headbands.
On today's episode we speak with Mark Divine, creator of SealFit. The conversation covers:
- His adventurous, athletic youth
- Some of his military background
- What moved him to create his company
- What participants can expect from various SealFit events
- Much more.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM on all purchases
Show Notes:
SealFit Website
Our article on the first episode of History Channel's "The Selection"
On today's show, the first two interviews are from The Running Event in Orlando, Florida. We start with Vinu Malik who founded a company called FuelBelt. Learn what the early prototypes of his hydration system were made of, and how he grew the brand to what it is today.
We then sit down with David Meerman Scott who gave a great talk on marketing in 2016, including all the things Trump did correctly to win the popular vote. (PS This is in a marketing context, not a political one).
The second set of interviews is from Conyers International Horse Park, site of the Georgia Spartan Super.
We grabbed a bunch of athletes shortly after they crossed the finish line. Listen in as we talk to several top finishers, including: Ryan Kent, Ryan Woods, Tyler McCreadie, Rachel Hamrick, Yanet Urciaga, Jackie Landmark, and more.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Obstacle Guard – Code ORM gets you 10% off all orders in the U.S.
Ascent Protein - Food For Athletes.
Show Notes:
The Running Event
FuelBelt
David Meerman Scott
Atlanta Super - Results and Photos
Our final chapter for this year's World's Toughest Mudder podcasts ends with female champion Stefanie Bishop. You may remember we chatted with Stef a year and a half ago. At that time, she was swinging through town after winning an endurance event called The Gauntlet. On today's show we talk about all she has been up to since that last interview, her secret plan for winning WTM, a bonus tip on how to complete "Operation" and much more.
Before we get to Stef, we talk to our pal Nickademus Hollon again. We left Nick the day before WTM after reading his amazing blog about his great plans and high hopes for World's Toughest 2016. Things did not work out as he planned. Find out what happened, and if he is going to come back.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
Udder Mud Run – 7k, 5k, and 1 mile options for this awesome family friendly mud run.
Show Notes:
Stefanie's website Episode 120 - 1.5 years ago, Stefanie was on the show. The Adventure Race World Series - One of the adventure race "leagues" Stef mentioned. The Red Bull Rise - Cool adventure race event Stef and her team competed in.
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Episode 210 - Today's show is with some of the podium athletes from World's Toughest Mudder 2016. Before Matt B. had to get on a plane, he was able to sit down (literally) just outside the Champions Brunch.
Team Winners : Jon Albon and Ryan Atkins (aka Team Goat Tough) aka (Ryan and Co.)3rd Place Woman : Morgan McKay 3rd Place Man: Kris Mendoza 5th Place Man: Matt Hanson 1st place Man: Trevor Cichosz
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
MudGear – Order now for free shipping in the United States.
Show Notes:
Albon's WTM recap from his website
It's (almost) everyone's favorite time of the year, where we listen to World's Toughest Mudder interviews recorded live from the event, a tradition of the podcast since 2012.
Today's episode brings you Friday pit set up interviews from WTM 2016 with:
- Matthew Hanson
- Ryan Atkins
- Morgan McKay
- April Dee
- Evan Perperis
- Ehsan Farkhondeh
- Jesse Bruce
- Mandy Baskin
- Nickademus Hollon and Jade Belzberg
- Dustin Partridge and John Fagan
We then swing over to the Friday Night TMHQ Carb Load Dinner and talk with
- CEO Will Dean
- Course Maestros Eli Hutchison and Nolan Kombol
Todays Podacast is sponsored by:
Ascent Protein - Food For Athletes.
Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM on all purchases.
Show Notes:
The World's Toughest Mudder Archive going back to 2012
On today's up to the minute episode, we speak with Eli Hutchison, Tough Mudder's Senior Product Manager. In other words, one of the talented men behind all of the brand new obstacles TMHQ launched this morning.
Listen in to learn all about the new 2017 obstacles, which ones will be at World's Toughest, penalty loops at WTM, skill based vs. fear based obstacles, and what he thinks about the 100k/100 mile prize.
Todays Podcast is sponsored by:
UFM (Underwear For Men) - Support your manhood with Underwear For Men! For $5 off, use promo code ORM. Show Notes:
The Archive - ORM's last 5 years of WTM podcasts, photos and coverage.
The Article - TLDL? (Too long, didn't listen)- Chris writes up a little diddy about this conversation.
Today's show brings us lots of good talk from last weekend's Carolina Beast/Sprint Weekend. We bring you finish line interviews with some of the podium finishers and a few special guests.
Then we hop on the phone with a member of the Spartan Race Course Ops Team, Woody Peters. Woody's passion comes through loud and clear as he strives to deliver excellence and the "brand promise of Spartan".
Among other things, we talk about cutting new paths on long courses, and why he never goes anywhere without his Geiggerig.
Today's show is sponsored by MudGear.
On today's show we talk to Toni McAlister. Toni and her husband put on several "not your ordinary" races. Including a Bacon Run, and a looped Ultra where you are "messed with by fairies".
Toni and Matt talk about:
- How she used to to run races based on post-race food options.
- How she and her husband come up with race ideas.
- Starting a race business.
- Growing from small race director to being hired to run others events.
- Knowing your target audience.
- Taco Bell.
- Much, much more.
Today's show is sponsored by:
BoneFrog Challenge – ORM10 gets you $10 off all 2016 races.
MudGear – Order now for free shipping in the United States.
Episode 205 -
You most likely have not heard of Mo from Sweatworks, but I'm guessing you've been positively affected by his work. With clients such as Spartan, Ragnar, IronMan, and Crossfit (and many more we can't mention), his company has been leading the fitness industry with the latest technology. Sweatworks builds tech around including registration, check in, timing, photos, videos, scoring, and more. So yeah, pretty much everything you touch that's tech related before, during, and after your race.
Listen in and learn:
- Why he founded his company.
- How he aims to continually improve consumer experience before, during, and after events.
- An amazing coincidence on his meeting with Joe Desena.
- What it took to finally get post race pics dialed in.
- Bringing the entire racing industry into the technology century.
- Much more.
Today's show is sponsored by : Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM on all purchases.
Today we chat with Dewayne Montgomery, better known as Coach Pain. Find out:
- What he was up to prior to OCR
- How he found his way to our world.
- Why he has become the favorite hype man/motivator/start line MC of many an OCR athlete.
- What he does when he's not "Conducting Business" at the start line
- Much more
Today's show is sponsored by :
UFM - Support your manhood with Underwear For Men! For $5 off, use promo code ORM.
On today's show, we wrap up the 2016 Tahoe Spartan World Championship coverage by speaking at length with: Hobie Call - Being the once and future champ; Capt. Robert Killian - The only Spartan Pro to go for the perfect Delta; Ryan and Lindsay - Them Shirts Doe.
Today's show is sponsored by :
MudGear – Order now for free shipping in the United States.
BoneFrog Challenge – ORM10 gets you $10 off all 2016 races.
Today's episode is an all timer. We discuss pretty much everything that went down in Tahoe last weekend at the Spartan World Championship.
Joe Desena takes us on his Tahoe Beast journey with Randy Moss and some other distinguished guests. We answer the questions about what Randy did or didn't do, and how Joe feels about all of it.
We then talk to Joe Di about drug testing and how Spartan handled snow and wind mid race in Tahoe.
You know we never like to reveal too much in teasers so tune in to get the rest.
Today's show is sponsored by:
Obstacle Guard – Code ORM gets you 10% off all orders in the U.S.
Rugged Maniac – $5 off when you use the code PODCAST on any 2016 race.
Joe Di has been with Spartan for a few years, most known for heading up the Spartan SGX Training Program. Just recently, he was named "Director of Sport Initiatives". As "a part of a panel of guys", this covers things like Elite Heat Rules, The Spartan Pro Team, etc.
Listen in to learn about :
- The new obstacles in Tahoe
- Why rules changed around The Rope Climb and The Herc Hoist
- When you can and can't kick the bell
- The constant evolution of rule change in our sport
Keith Allen then calls in to discuss The Asheville Spartan TV episode. He also checks in with some Spartan Tahoe predictions. He and matt digress some along the way to talk about high school basketball and Friendly's.
Today's episode is sponsored by:
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Episode 200 - Ryan Kunkel has a masters degree in Environmental Health. So how the hell does that guy end up creating one of the first successful mud runs? Tune in to learn:
- How he and his partner got started.
- "Going from 0-100" and having 18,000 registered at their 3rd ever event.
- Outlasting the boom bust of 2013-2014.
- Experimenting with Urban Warrior Dash, Iron Warrior Dash, and giving away $100k (twice).
- Much more
Today's show is sponsored by Wetsuit Warehouse - ORM15 saves you 15% on anything on the website.
David Magida began obstacle racing in 2012 and found his way to many podiums, eventually securing one of the first spots on the Spartan Pro Team. After 3 grueling years, he slowed down his racing circuit to open a gym. That was just the beginning in an OCR story that is still being written.
Listen in as Matt and David discuss:
- The "OG Days" of OCR 2012-2014
- Push versus pull strength
- David's gym Elevate
- Appearing on and eventually getting a gig on NBC
- Hanging out with Randy Moss
- David's book
- Spartan Webisodes you probably haven't even heard of.
- Rise Of The Sufferfests
Today's show is sponsored by BoneFrog Challenge – ORM10 gets you $10 off all 2016 races. Obstacle Course Training - Training plan's from the world's best obstacle racers. ORM15 gets you 15%o off. Show Notes David Magida - Athlinks Link The Essentials of Obstacle Course Training - David's new book David's Gym - Elevate Interval Fitness ROSF - Rent or Buy Rise Of The Sufferfests Spartan Obstacle Challenge - New Spartan Webisodes
We begin today's show with on-site interviews from the (well received) return of Civilian Military Combine from last weekend.
You will hear from:
Amelia Boone - TV Commentator
Coach Pain - Pit MC
Robb McCoy - Finish Line MC
Rich Rosa -Managing Partner
Garfield Griffiths - Race Director/Mad Genius
Next up is a phone chat Matt B. and Keith Allen. They discuss the recent obstacle based tv shows we have seen so far in 2016. These include American Ninja Warrior, BattleFrog College/League Championship, The Spartan Race U.S. Championship Series and Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge.
It's a lively 1 hour 19 minute episode to make up for the brevity of last week's show.
Today's show is sponsored by:
Spartan Fit - Joe Desena's latest book. 30 days to transforming your body and mind. Rugged Maniac – $5 off when you use the code PODCAST on all races. Obstacle Guard – Code ORM gets you 10% off all orders in the U.S.
On today's show we speak with Dr. Joe Galasso of the Special Spartans Race. These children's races "offers kids with intellectual, and/or developmental disabilities (IDD), and those with cognitive, learning and/or vocational delays a chance to build self-esteem, pride and physical accomplishment".
We learn what this event is all about, the success it's been having, and where the program is going.
Spartan Races schedule for remainder of 2016.
9/24 Citizen's Bank Park
10/01-10/02 Tahoe, CA
10/15 South Florida
10/22-10/23 Tri-State, NJ
11/12-11/13 Fenway Park
12/10-12/11 Los Angeles, CA
Today's show is sponsored by
UFM - Support your manhood with Underwear For Men! For $5 off, use promo code ORM. BoneFrog Challenge – ORM10 gets you $10 off all 2016 BoneFrog races.
Dustin appeared on the 1st episode of the year and the feedback was great. Turns out many of you really enjoy hearing things outside of OCR. So if you only want 100% obstacle stuff, this episode is NOT for you. If you like-a the nerdy stuff, this episode includes the following subject matter:
- Batman Vs. Superman
- Deadpool
- DC versus Marvel (including DC's parallel to BattleFrog)
- Gishwhes - one of the charities Dustin supports
- How you actually say Dustin's last name
- Dustin's new gig at BoneFrog
- Oh and he does "The Spartan Speech"
Today's show is sponsored by
Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM on all purchases.
MudGear – Order now for free shipping in the United States.
RockTape - Use code OCR16 for 30% off your first purchase of $30 or more
Show Notes
Gishwhes - Charity that Dustin spoke about with Misha Collins.
Episode 163 - The Dustin episode from earlier this year.
Episode 195 - Believe it or not, we have never dedicated an entire show to Hunter McIntyre. The closest being a 20 minute sit down back in April of 2014 as part of the USOCR episode. On today's show, Hunter and Matt discuss:
- The Boundless episode where he took on a French 140km bike race (and lost)
- Why he is training to be an "endurance athlete" and not necessarily a "Spartan Racer"
- His new World's Toughest Mudder 2016 teammate (and why he was chosen)
- The recent Spartan DQ's and what Spartan can do better
- Much, much more
Today's episode is sponsored by
KitBrix - Get your KitBrox bag for schlepping your stuff to races.
Obstacle Guard – Code ORM gets you 10% off all orders in the U.S.
Show Notes:
The USOCR podcast from May 2014
Boundless on Esquire Network
Being athletic growing up, Lindsey tried just about every sport you can think of. A few years ago, she bought a street bike, got bored quickly, and looked into competitive mountain biking. Then, in October of 2014, she had a bad bike accident which left her paralyzed below the waist.
Told immediately she would never walk again, she has been determined to prove that doctor, and many others wrong. She got an adaptive bike, is riding harder than ever, and found the OCR community along the way.
For her Instagram:
When I'm on my bike, I forget I'm paralyzed. I forget about everything but the dirt below me and the trail ahead of me. It's just me and the bike. I ride to be free from a condition that otherwise controls my every move. I ride for myself. I ride for all of those who believe that they are destined to be trapped in their disabled bodies. I ride for Paul. Because there is life beyond disability. There is freedom. You just have to be willing to seek it out. Today's show is sponsored by:
Spartan Fit - Joe Desena's new book designed to get you fit in 30 days.
CMC Race – The Civilian Military Combine is back. Sept 10, Brooklyn, NY. 20% off with code ORM
This week's podcast has (just about) everything.
Finish line interviews with some of best in the sport. Additional interviews with Ryan Atkins and Spartan's Mike Morris a few days after the race. Oh, and Matt talked to former NFL Wide Receiver and future Hall Of Famer, Randy Moss.
Athletes at the finish line include:
Hunter McIntyre
Ryan Atkins
Brakken Kraker
Bear Novakovich
Lindsay Webster
Faye Stenning
Rose Wetzel
Today's show is sponsored by:
BoneFrog Challenge – ORM10 gets you $10 off all 2016 races. Obstacle Course Training - Training plan's from the world's best obstacle racers. ORM15 gets you 15%o off.
Jessica spent many years in an office environment with "a ton of work and a ton of numbers". She found a passion in fitness , and decided she should go all in to coaching with no Plan B. Becoming a personal trainer led her to boxing, becoming a WBFF Pro, and eventually World's Toughest Mudder. Listen in as she and Matt discuss "healing from the inside out", some of her adventures into all these fitness genres, as well as plenty of WTM talk.
Today's show is sponsored by: Rugged Maniac – $5 off when you use the code PODCAST on any 2016 remaining race. RockTape - Use code OCR16 for 30% off your first purchase of $30 or more. Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM on all purchases. Show Notes: Jess on Instagram Jess on Twitter What is WBFF
On today's show we talk with two of the top men at BattleFrog Series.
Kevin Jones is an engineer by trade, but two months ago, he joined the ever growing list of OCR fans turned OCR employee. On his drive from Ohio to Miami, he stopped by the ORM offices to chat with Matt about it. Learn about his start in OCR, and the wild ride since that has led to him becoming the Chief Marketing Officer at BattleFrog.
Next up is a call with BattleFrog CEO Ramiro Ortiz. (Kevin joined for this call as well). Matt first talked to Ramiro when Mr. Ortiz took over from Don Mann last year. Now seemed like to be a good time to catch up to see things have progressed, or not, at BattleFrog. They discuss attendance numbers, this year's ESPN shows, and new cities for next year.
Today's show is sponsored by:
CMC Race – The Civilian Military Combine is back. Sept 10, Brooklyn, NY. 20% off with code ORM.
KitBrix - 10% of all items with code ORM10.
Show Notes:
Episode 136 - Ramiro's first appearance on the podcast.
Episode 190 - Matt B. traveled to Lebanon last week to cover the Puma Hannibal Race. In this episode, he talks to Amine Dib, co-founder of the race.
Topics in this podcast chat include:
- Amine's work ethic
- His impressive fitness career
- Learning from Billy Blanks
- How he and his team are putting together an international obstacle race series.
- And more.
Today's show is sponsored by:
Obstacle Course Training- Training plan's from the world's best obstacle racers. ORM15 gets you 15%o off.
Obstacle Guard– Code ORM gets you 10% off all orders in the U.S.
BoneFrog Challenge– ORM10 gets you $10 off all 2016 races
You probably don't know Pete Coleman. You don't know him because he is that rare bird that doesn't tell the world about every accomplishment (or attempt) on social media. So allow me to do it.
He's done The Killington Beast and UltraBeast on back to back days, finished multiple Spartan/Peak Death Races, The Georgia Death Race, and most recently earned a Belt Buckle at Western States.
On this episode, we talk about how he trained for and completed one of the hardest races in the world, The Western States 100 mile race.
Today's show is sponsored by:
RockTape -Use code OCR16 for 30% off your first purchase of $30 or more
Udder Mud Run – Use code RUNORM for $10 off this race!
Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM on all purchases.
Show Notes:
Unbreakable - Documentary about the 2010 Western States race.
Episode 96 - Pete shortly after the 2014 Spartan Death Race.
Sarah Williams was bored with work and frustrated with pay scales in the banking industry. So she decided to backpack across South America, climb a bunch of mountains, and be a chalet host in Switzerland. This led to the birth of Tough Girl Challenges. Learn about the cool events she's done since, and how she wants to help empower women with her brand.
Enjoy the first of two episodes this week.
Today's show is sponsored by:
Rugged Maniac – $5 off when you use the code PODCAST.
MudGear – Order now for free shipping in the United States.
CMC Race – The Civilian Military Combine is back. Sept 10, Brooklyn, NY. 20% off with code ORM.
Show Notes:
Tough Girl Challenges - Sarah's website and podcast
Marathon Des Sables - Possibly The Toughest Footrace On Earth
When stuck for a title, always go with the obvious. In this episode, we talk to Ryan Hogan, former CEO of Reed Street Productions and current CEO of Hunt A Killer, LLC.
Reed Street launched their first Run For Your Lives event in Maryland in the fall of 2011. 12 months and 13 events later, the company grossed 8.2 million dollars. Another 12 months later, they closed their doors, leaving participants and vendors holding the bag.
So what the heck happened!?!
In his first interview since it all hit the fan 2 and half years ago, Ryan talks to Matt in depth about beginnings, early success, over-expansion, partnerships, and the eventual bust of Run For Your Lives. He also talks about his new event called Hunt A Killer, which launches back in Maryland, almost exactly 5 years after that first zombie run.
Today's show is sponsored by:
KitBrix - 10% of all items with code ORM10
Mud Hero – We welcome Mud Hero as a brand new sponsor! Code ORM16 saves $5 on all events
BoneFrog Challenge – ORM10 gets you $10 off all 2016 races.
In this episode:
Matt spent quality time with Joe Desena in Vermont at last weekend's Agoge.
The conversation with Joe goes a really long way and includes:
- The story behind his tattoos.
- Who will take over Spartan when he's gone.
- What he thinks of the new Spartan Team TV show.
- The early days of Spartan.
- What he is doing in Asia.
- Much, much, more.
Today's show is sponsored by:
Udder Mud Run – Use code RUNORM for $10 off this race!
Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM on all purchases.
BoneFrog Challenge – ORM10 gets you $10 off all 2016 races.
In this episode:
Hobie Call backs up his claims to win at Palmerton, PA and The Spartan World Championships. He also talks about Facebook haters, masters athletes, and retirement.
Ryan Atkins comes on to talk about losing to Hobie, what he thinks will happen at Palmerton, how he ranks his race schedule, and who is partner is for WTM 2016.
Damn, this one's good!
Today's show is sponsored by:
CMC Race – The Civilian Military Combine is back. Sept 10, Brooklyn, NY $10 off with code ORM.
MudGear – Order now for free shipping in the United States.
Rugged Maniac – $5 off when you use the code PODCAST.
The Preface Two weeks ago, Obstacle Racing Media published a podcast interview with Dr. Jason Wagner. We reached out to Jason as a direct result of his blog post questioning the legitimacy and effectiveness of the “Elevation Training Mask”. I personally reached out to TrainingMask.com shortly after this episode aired to see if they wanted to respond to any of Jason’s findings.
I got in touch with the CEO of Training Mask LLC, Casey Danford, and he suggested we speak with Brian MacKenzie. Brian is a world renowned strength and conditioning coach and has studied altitude and hypoxic training for over 10 years. Brian works for Training Mask, LLC as an independent contractor and wears the loose title of “Research & Development in Human Performance”.
I chose to have Joshua Grant on the call with me to ask some tough questions. Josh is a well respected athlete and has become ORM’s resident skeptic/myth buster. Many in the OCR community may remember his appearance with the inventor of "Let's Talk About Oral I.V." on a previous podcast episode.
The episode Listen in and let the episode speak for itself.
The Aftermath Several questions came up during the call regarding the true benefits/claims of the mask. The largest bone of contention being that the mask has nothing to do with actual “elevation training”. Statements had been made previously by some associated with Training Mask, LLC that many were aware these benefits did not exist, but that it didn’t mean the Training Mask wasn’t a quality product, didn’t have other benefits, etc.
Joshua Grant pointed out that the words “elevation mask” (along with the logo appearance of mountains still appearing on the mask and its packaging) was misleading consumers.
When this point was raised, Brian answered the best he could, then referred us back to Casey Danford, the CEO of Training Mask, for further discussion.
This afternoon we received breaking news in the form of an email from Mr. Danford.
Click here to read about the name change to Resistance Training Mask. The Aftermath
Episode 183 - Matt Iseman and Jeff Cain.
Matt and Matt talk about stand up comedy in LA, how Iseman got to American Ninja Warrior, and new stuff for the Ninjas in 2016.
Matt and Jeff talk OCR old days, Barkley Fall Classic, and Jeff's non profit, For Those Who Would.
Today's show is sponsored by:
BoneFrog Challenge – ORM10 gets you $10 off all 2016 races.
Epic Series - Use code ORM20 for 20%off June 11 in San Diego, CA.
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Show Notes:
Matt Iseman tweets a lot.
For Those Who Would Website.
Jeff on Episode #6 way back in July 23, 2012.
Jeff's Obstacle Racers Prayer blog post.
Noah Galloway is back on the show for the first time since 2014. Since he last appeared, he rocketed into America's collective conscious by finishing 3rd on the 20th season of Dancing With The Stars.
Episode 182 - In today's episode, we talk about why he decided to do the show, after turning down several other reality show opportunities. We also talk about what it's been like since the show ended, and all of the new things he is up to. These include being on Fox's American Grit, and most recently being announced as the "Tough Mudder Muddervator" and spokesman for the Tough Mudder Half.
Today's show is sponsored by:
CMC Race – The Civilian Military Combine is back. Sept 10, Brooklyn, NY $10 off with code ORM
Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM on all purchases.
MudGear – Order now for free shipping in the United States.
Show Notes:
Tough Mudder's latest announcement about partnership with Noah
American Grit on Fox
Episode 106 of ORM podcast with Noah (and Matt's kids)
Episode 181 -Jason is a doctor/obstacle racer who wrote a blog post that began this way:
I’m a lung doc and have spent more hours than I can count studying cardiovascular and pulmonary physiology. This makes it nearly impossible for me to ignore all the attention that elevation training masks are getting.
We read the rest of hist post and we found it insightful and humorous. We wanted to bring him on so that we could ask questions about what training masks do/don't accomplish. In addition, we asked him about how to train for elevation, and even IF one should attempt to train for elevation.
Today's episode is sponsored by
PearUp - Get your group sponsored on Pear and earn up to $1,000 for custom apparel or direct donation.
Udder Mud Run – Use code RUNORM for $10 off this race!
The Liquid Run – Newport Beach. June 18th. Code ORM25 is $25.00 off.
Show Notes:
Should You Wear An Elevation Training Mask - Jason's blog that grabbed our attention
@theobstacledoc - Jason on Twitter
Episode 180 - Tough Mudder announced several changes to this year's team competition at World's Toughest Mudder. We got Nolan Kombol on the phone as quickly as we could. Nolan's been with Tough Mudder since July of 2010. His current title is Senior Director of Product, which means, he and his team are responsible for your on course experience and all of the obstacles that go with it.
We go into the new changes and answer some questions including:
- What is the total payout for a winning team that crosses 100 miles?
- Legionnaire status: Is it laps or event days?
- Do two Tough Mudder Halves equal a Whole?
The second half of the episode has us sit down with 2015 WTM male champ Chad Trammell to talk about last year's wild ride, what his plans are for this year, and some ideas he has that could make WTM much more interesting.
Today's episode is sponsored by
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Episode 178 - Carrie Tollefsen appears on this episode to talk about about training, how to make running seem interesting on television, and the joys of milkshakes and PB&J.
We also learn about her journey from college athlete, to Olympian, to television broadcaster, and host of her own web series.
Today's show is sponsored by
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Show Notes
Carrie's Web Series C Tolle Run
Episode 177 - On today's show we talk with Matt Booth (Specialty Store Sales Rep) and Zach Gray (Product Testing Coordinator) for Mizuno.
Having never owned a pair of Mizunos, your fearless host Matt B. Davis drove up to Mizuno USA Headquarters in Norcross, Georgia to see what he could learn.
Matt, Matt, and Zach end up discussing:
- Sizing up the competition
- Predicting and preparing for future shoe trends
- Pardon The Interruption
- Social Media
- Louis C.K.
- The NFL
- and much more
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MudGear - Order now for free shipping in the United States.
Show Notes
The Mizuno Kazan - Shoe discussed on this program.
The Mizuno Wave - Matt left with a pair of these, and will be reviewing them soon for ORM.
Finding Color Trends
Zach Video
Matt Booth on LinkedIn
Episode 176 - We first met Joel before his second World's Toughest Mudder, back in November of 2012. Earlier that year, he had his first attempt at The Barkley Marathon where he successfully completed one loop. Since then, he has completed a few 200 milers and several other endurance races.
For this year's Barkley, he again completed 1 loop before being timed out. He stayed the remainder of the weekend to cheer on runners, and be a part of the magic that is Barkley Weekend at Frozen Head State Park. He was then lucky enough to be selected to be one of the guys to sweep the course and collect The Books. His way home took him through Atlanta, Georgia, so Matt got to talk to him with the weekend still fresh in his mind.
Listen in to find out how it went the 2nd time around.
Today's show is sponsored by: Mud Hero - We welcome Mud Hero as a brand new sponsor! Code ORM16 saves $5 on all events. Udder Mud Run - Use code RUNORM for $10 off this race! The Liquid Run - Newport Beach. June 18th. Code ORM5 is $5.00 off. Show Notes: That episode from 2012 Joel on Ultra SignUp The website he forgot he had. Even though it has the same name as his Twitter account, which he used the morning of The Barkley. Ray K. Interview with Laz and Sandra, a few episodes ago.
Episode 175 - On today's program, we attempt to answer that burning OCR question:
What exactly is a race director and what does he do?
We spoke with two members of the Spartan Race Team at the March 5-6 event in Conyers, Georgia to dig deep and find out.
We don't want to spoil almost an hour of really good conversation, but one thing is clear - No one person makes the magic happen.
Quick Rundown of The Players:
Mike Morris - Vice President of Production
Roger Mast - Race Director
Woody-Course Manager (does not appear, but is referenced in both conversations)
Today's show is sponsored by: BoneFrog Challenge - ORM10 gets you $10 off all 2016 races. Obstacle Guard - Code ORM gets you 10% off all orders in the U.S. Rugged Maniac - $5 off 2016 events when you use the code PODCAST. Show Notes: The video from 2 years ago referenced in this podcast. R.I.P. Phife
Episode 174 - First up on the show today is Rob Dickens from Rugged Maniac. Rob was first interviewed by Matt for the first time in January of 2013. 3 years later, Rugged Maniac have nearly doubled in size and were recently named one of the Ten Best Businesses to come out of Shark Tank. Listen in as Matt and Rob discuss: * How do Rugged keep customers coming back? * How has Rugged grown while others are shrinking? * What has happened since Shark Tank? * How do they plan on expanding into Canada? * What's it like having Mark Cuban as a business partner?
Next up is Neely Fortune. Neely has done a ton of obstacle races, some ultras, and several endurance races including The Ultimate Suck, and The Mexico Death Race. She is also Miss Vermont USA 2016. You will hear about * Racing in a sash. * What the heck is the difference in Miss USA, Miss United States, Miss World, Miss Universe, etc. * Perfectionism and body image in pageant culture * Her awesome story from last year's Infinitus. * Steve Harvey (you knew we had to go there)
Today's episode is sponsored by
The Liquid Run - ORM5 gets you $5 off their first event on June 18th in Newport Beach.
Macon Mud Run - May 2nd 2016. Muddy fun at this awesome 3rd year event.
Show Notes:
Rob's first appearance on the podcast from Jan 2013. Neely on Instagram Infinitus and other Endurance Society Races
Episode 173 - Matt sat down with Mike in the tiny office of the Decatur, Big Peach Running Company. This just so happens to be the store where Matt got fitted for his first "real" pair of trail running shoes back in December of 2011. This hour long chat covers several topics including: * How did Mike go from "marketing guy" to shoe store guy? * How did store 1 become store 7? * How do you find good "culture fits" for a shoe store? * What are the benefits of being a parent who runs a lot? * How does a running store stay ahead of/keep in touch with trends? * Letting the customer dictate what shoes sell well. * The problem with how team sports approaches running as "The thing you do before the fun?" * Listening to Matt react to tasting a new energy gel.
Today's episode is sponsored by
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Show Notes:
Learn more about Kate Brun(who got a shoutout) and some other key Big Peach players. Mike in a video about running on The Beltline The energy gel Matt tried for the first time.
Episode 172 - Ella Kociuba burst onto the OCR scene in December of 2011. At just 18 years old, she signed up for the open wave at the Glen Rose Super. She ended up finishing faster than the winning female in the elite heat.
In 2012, she began signing up for elite heats and made the podium in her first several races. Her high point of the year was finishing 3rd at the Vermont Beast Championship race behind Claude Godbout and Amelia Boone. Arguably, the best two women in obstacle racing at that time.
A young female athlete who does well brings a lot of attention, praise, and pressure.
Ella was not ready.
What followed for her was a painful, deep struggle with eating and self image.
In this podcast, Ella opens up about hitting bottom, getting honest, and how her life has turned around since.
Today's episode is sponsored by
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Show Notes:
Buy Ella's book.
Ella on Athlinks.
Matt, Joel, and Ella clowning in a 2013 video.
Episode 171 - For an appetizer, this episode begins with a brief chat with Mark Ballas from The Green Beret Challenge. Matt sat down with Mark at the end of the most recent GBC. It's a quickie, but a goodie where we learn a lot about the Green Beret Challenge.
The main course is with Melinda Spencer (Corssino).
Melinda and Matt discuss :
- What is the WNBF?
- How does the WNBF differ from from the IFBB and other body building associations?
- How does one get a "pro card" in these organizations?
- Can someone train for bodybuilding competitions and OCR simultaneously? (Eating to perform versus eating to look a certain way?)
- How can someone get started in competing in bodybuilding?
- How do you "take it easy" on yourself, and not be too self critical in the bodybuilding and OCR worlds?
and more.
Today's episode is sponsored by
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Show Notes:
Melinda's Facebook Page
Melinda on Instagram
Melinda's podcast
Episode 170 - The bio from Bob Babbitt's website will tell you :
Bob Babbitt started racing triathlons way back when the earth was still cooling, in the late 1970's. He did his first Ironman Triathlon in 1980 on the island of Oahu and ended up completing five more when the event moved to the Big Island. Despite being incredibly slow at swimming, cycling and running, he has somehow found his way into into both the Ironman Hall of Fame and the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame. He also co-founded Competitor Magazine and the Challenged Athletes Foundation, plus he created Competitor Radio and the Muddy Buddy Ride and Run Series.
It is safe to say that Matt dreams of being The "Bob Babbitt of OCR".
Bob and Matt discuss :
- How the Muddy Buddy was formed
- The business model of Muddy Buddy and The Rock n Roll Marathon
- What OCR can learn from the triathlon industry
- Why most of the running community still doesn't pay attention to OCR
- How to turn around OCR internet haters
and much more.
Today's episode is sponsored by
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Episode 169 - In this episode, we talk to Sandra and Gary Cantrell. You may know Gary better by his race director alias, Lazarus Lake.
We talked to Gary and Sandra right after a screening of The Barkley Documentary, in Atlanta, Georgia a couple of weeks ago.
If you know what the Barkley Marathons are, great. If you don't, we'll include a bunch of links below to help fill you in.
Either way, enjoy this lively conversation recorded at The Majestic Diner.
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Show Notes
Movie - The Barkley Documentary
Website - The most comprehensive, and best source of data on The Barkley other than Laz's brain.
Podcast - Nickademus Hollon talked about finishing Barkley and knowing every tree branch along the way.
You can use the player below to listen or use the iTunes or Stitcher buttons at the top of this post.
Episode 168 - First up, as promised, Amelia and Carlo join Matt for a chat about Superbowl 50. They really planned on no running talk, but then Amelia went and placed 2nd at The Sean O'Brien 100k. That finish gave her a "golden ticket" into one of the most prestigious 100 milers around, Western States.
Then, we chat with Andy Weinberg. Andy co-founded The Death Race with Joe DeSena nearly 10 years ago. Joe and Andy have since split and Andy created The Endurance Society with his new partner, Jack Cary. We talk about the kinds of people who come to these events, and the relationships that Andy and his team end up having with participants. We also go into the format of some of the current Endurance Society races.
Today's show is sponsored by
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Show Notes
Sean O'Brien Race
A documentary about Western States
The Endurance Society
Previous podcast episode with Andy
Episode 167 - Jesse Itzler used to leave funny outgoing messages on his answering machine back in college. They were so good , they went viral, the old school way. Pre-Internet, people would tell friends, who would tell friends, who would tell more friends. This led him to a record deal with Delicious Vinyl.
To many people, landing a record deal is THE dream. Like, we got a DEAL, MAN!
This, however, was just the beginning for Jesse.
Jesse and Matt discuss how landing this deal led a lot of cool business doings in Itzler's life including:
- Creating music and video content for NBA (and other sports) teams.
- Co founding Marquis Jets, the first private jet company allowing customers to "rent" versus "own".
- Becoming part owner of The Atlanta Hawks
There is a lot to be learned in this episode from a successful man who doesn't seem to stress about any of it.
(They ran out of time before Matt could even ask about co-founding Zico Water or Jesse's new book "Living with a Seal", so hopefully there will be a part two.)
Today's episode is sponsored by Rugged Maniac. Code ORM5 saves you $5 off all 2016 locations.
It is also sponsored by Udder Mud Run. August 6th, 2016 in Macon, Georgia. Code RUNORM saves you $10.00
Show Notes
Jesse's website
Episode 166 - For starters, as promised, its 15 minutes with Carlo and Amelia to talk NFL Championship games. Amelia also expands a little on the whole "enjoying dry needling in her butt" that she eluded to on The Tim Ferris Podcast. For those that hate our football chats, you can fast right the heck forward. For those that love them, enjoy.
The main course on this episode is Jesse Fulton. Jesse was a professional snowboarder for 13 years before going on to coach the Canadian Olympic snowboarding team. He also is one of the founders of 365 Sports.
365's website says that they "Specialize in Event Management, Experiential Marketing, Concept and Development and Brand Execution. We provide creative, fun and innovative athletic events to engage all participants, seasoned athletes and novices alike. We are dedicated to inspiring a healthier, happier society through the combination of fitness and philanthropy"
In other words, they put on cool ass events like ski and snowboard festivals, The Urban Slide, and 5K Foam Fest Canada. 365 was also announced as strategic partner for the OCR World Championships, which is what led to this interview.
Jesse and Matt talk about translating industry knowledge from "action/adventure sports" to OCR, how to launch a brand successfully in Canada that previously failed in the US, and what he and his team are going to bring to OCRWC.
Today's episode is sponsored by Mad Anthony Mud Run. $50 before February 10th.
It is also sponsored by Macon Mud Run. April 2nd, 2016 in Macon, Georgia.
Show Notes
365 Sports
Shreducation The TV show Jesse was a part of that was sold to 4 different networks.
You can use the player below to listen or use the iTunes or Stitcher buttons at the top of this post.
Episode 165 - First up, as promised, its the return of Carlo talking playoff football. He's joined this week by Amelia Boone as she heard we were talking NFL and wanted in.
We then have a nice chat with Kyle Railton, better known as Coach from Tough Mudder. He got asked to lead a warm up one morning, and that led to an entire new part of his life. We dig in to find out what he was doing before being tapped by TMHQ, what he's gotten to do as Coach since, and what he's all about when not being Coach. We also spend some time talking about his experience getting 50 miles at November's World's Toughest Mudder.
Today's episode is sponsored by Udder Mud Run. August 16, 2016. Code RUNORM gives you $10.00 off.
It is also sponsored by Obstacle Guard - Free shipping plus 5% with code ORM.
Show Notes
Coach on Instagram
Episode 164 - On today's show, we talk to Joe Desena about the Spartan Delta.
What is it? Why did he create it? Who is it designed for? How do you earn one?
We attempt to answer all of those questions.
First up, however, is a new feature which will run from now through SuperBowl 50. Carlo Piscitello joins the show to discuss the previous weekend's NFL playoffs and makes predictions for the upcoming weeks games. Enjoy.
Today's show is sponsored by
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Show Notes
The Pis and Cox Show
Spartan Delta
Episode 163 - If you have ever attended a Spartan Race, you have most likely had Dustin send you off with his start line speech. Did you know that he wrote that speech and now Spartan has all of their MC's use some version of it?
In this episode we learn that Dustin is one of the only current Spartan employees that goes all the way back to 2011. We also learn that he is a self-described nerd, and has been one way before it was cool. You can find him in cosplay costumes at many conventions around the country, acting in television and movies, and visiting kids in character at hospitals.
In this 90 minute plus episode, we talk Spartan, how the start line speech came to be, and how he got into the cosplay world. We also learned how he overcame the initial obstacle of being "too good looking to be a nerd" (their words, not his), and much much more.
Nerdout Warning Alert: Matt and Dustin spend a fair amount of time in the Star Wars, and Marvel Universes.
Super Spoiler Alert: Matt and Dustin talk about many plot points from The Force Awakens.
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Show Notes
Lots of Cosplay and other stuff Dustin is up to - Dustin Dorough Fan Page
Episode 162 - Scott Jones is an athlete, coach, race director, podcaster and podcast network producer.
How the heck does he do it?
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Show Notes
Athlete On Fire blogs and podcast.
Scott/Athlete on Fire Twitter
Episode 161 - Lindsay Webster's first ever OCR was The 2014 Spartan World Championships, where she surprised everyone (including herself) and came in 4th.
In 2015, she cemented herself as one of the most dominating women in the sport. She made the podium at over 20 races this year, finishing first 13 times. For OCR Championship season, she did not slow down, taking 2nd at Spartan Worlds, 1st in OCRWC, and 1st in The BattleFrog Championship.
We talk to Lindsay about having a sweet exterior, and still having the eye of the tiger. We also discuss the shadows she's had to step past to make her own name, and it's not just been her hubby to be, Ryan Atkins. Lindsay also covers training, eating, and how she'd like to be remembered when this is all said and done.
Today's show is sponsored by
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Episode 160 -Dean Karnazes became famous in 2006 for running 50 marathons in 50 days and then writing a book about it.
He talks about his "haters", his fans, and how little the rest of the world knows (or doesn't know) about ultra marathons. We also discuss OCR, his involvement with the Men's Health Urbanathlon, book writing, and much more.
Today's show is sponsored by
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Savage Race - 10% off all 2016 locations with code ORM.
Show Notes
Dean's first book - Ultra Marathon Man- Confessions Of An All Night Runner
Episode 159 - It's the conclusion of World's Toughest Mudder 2015. We start you off with a little treat from the past. A snippet from Amelia Boone just days after winning her first WTM Crown back in 2012.
Then after a convo with Christian Griffith from his 5th Lap, we head straight into Sunday morning/afternoon interviews with
Ben Greenfield
Deanna Blegg
Juliana Sproles
Jimmy From BearFace
Ryan Atkins
Chad Trammell
Eli Hutchison from TMHQ
Amelia Boone
Today's show is sponsored by
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Udder Mud Run - RUNORM saves you $10 off this awesome, family friendly event!
Show Notes
The Matt B Davis Runs Podcast - The predecessor to this show running from July 2012 to May 2013. Here you can find the 2012 WTM podcast coverage and much much more.
Our 2015 WTM Video on Facebook and Youtube.
Episode 158 - On today's show we bring you the 2nd installment of audio coverage from World's Toughest Mudder.
We begin with a Thanksgiving leftover that should have been on Part One as we talked to Joshua "Cox" Cox and Carlo(s) Piscitello prior to the race beginning.
We then dive deep into the race already in progress as we follow:
Team WolfPack
Yancy Culp
April Hartwig
Trevor Cichosz
Allison Tai
Chad Trammell
Team 4 Eyes
Robert Killian
Ashley Seeger
Team Getting Tough
Morgan McKay
Sara Knight
Junyong Pak
Miguel Medina
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We are also sponsored by Savage Race. Get in now for early 2016 pricing. Code ORM gets you an additional 10% off.
Episode 157 - Today's episode features two interviews that are not directly OCR related.
First up is Jason Green. Jason talks about how going on a long run touched his soul and ignited a passion within him. Out of that passion he set out to create races for skaters, punk rockers, beer drinkers, and other fun people he wasn't finding in most running communities.
Next up is Matt "Bear" Novakovich. After being a champion mountain runner and obstacle racer, Matt wanted to try his hand in The Ring. We find out why, and how his first fight went.
Today's episode is sponsored by Obstacle Guard - Get 5% and Free U.S Shipping when you use code ORM.
Yeti Trail Runners - Website
Yeti Facebook Group
Neil Blender - A skater that inspired a young Jason Green.
GUTS - Another Georgia trail running group brought up in the podcast.
Boxing Video - Highlights of Matt's first fight.
Episode 156 - The coverage of WTM that you have come to count on from the podcast.
It's our 4th year in a row talking to as many people as we can get to in the time allotted at World's Toughest Mudder
This year's Part I is Saturday interviews with the following people prior to the race, er challenge, starting. (In order of appearance)
Will Dean
Amelia Boone
Junyong Pak
Josue Stephens
Robert Killian
Ben Greenfield
Morgan McKay
Team Sinergy
Team Spartan Wolfpack
Today's show is sponsored by:
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Episode 155 - A true pioneer and visionary of the running industry, Jeff founded the first specialty running store, has written 29 books, and trained hundreds of thousands of runners using his run/walk methods. Jeff sat down with Matt, and gave him advice on hamstring issues as he, himself has not had a running injury in 37 years.
Jeff also discussing his latest breakthroughs about mental training, shares his opinion on the latest running fads, and much more.
Today's show is sponsored by:
Mad Anthony Mud Run - 5th year for this awesome Winter obstacle race to take place Feb 27, 2016.
Show Note
Buy Jeff's books
Jeff's running schedule
Indoc Fundraiser from Operation Enduring Warrior
Episode 154 - Christian Griffith does not do anything quietly or half-assed. When Matt met Christian in 2012, Christian was already living what most consider a "pretty good life". He had a well paying job at an ad agency in which he could dress how he wanted, and travel to races all over the world on any given week. That was not enough for him and in April of this year, he moved from Atlanta to Jacksonville, FL to go work for GORUCK.
Sounds great right? Still in marketing, but for a gear and event company that pushes people past their comfort zone. Seems like a perfect fit, however, 7 months into that job and he realized he still had a thirst for more. Much more.
On Monday, Christian left GORUCK to start the next chapter of his life.
Listen in and find out how he plans on taking on truly being his hashtag #liveforaliving.
You will also hear his unique opinions on OCR, and what he doesn't like about Matt.
Today's episode is sponsored by Enduring Warrior - Donate $5 to this great cause and be entered to win tons of cool race stuff, gear, etc.
Show Notes
Run 100 Miles -Superior Saw Tooth 100 - The blog post that put Christian on the map. This website has a bazillion race reports going back to 2007. So read this one, then read on, you'll learn a lot and it's entertaining as hell.
Monster Inside Me - The episode where you can learn about the amoeba that almost killed Christian
Episode 153 - In this episode, we talk to Michael Wardian. Go to his Athlinks and his Ultrasignup page in the show notes to get a glimpse of the volume of races that he runs. (and how well he performs!)
In this conversation, we attack such burning questions as:
How does he do so many darn races and can you race too much?
Which costume and treadmill records are important to him?
What are his exercise replacements when he does get running injuries?
What was it like to be a Runner's World cover finalist?
What are his favorite podcasts to listen to while running?
Who is he going to drop from his fantasy football team?
Today's show is sponsored by:
Men's Health Urbanathlon. San Francisco (AT&T Park) on Nov 22 and NYC (Citifield) on Dec 5th. Use code ORM for 10% off.
Show Notes:
Michael on Athlinks
Michael on Ultrasignup
Michael's Runner's World Cover Profile
The winner of the cover search was revealed today.
Episode 152 - Our OCR World Championships 2015 podcast coverage continues from last Saturday afternoon.
First up, the start of The Journeyman Heat aka "Meet the Spahtens" starring Paul Jones, Sandy "Mama Hen" Rhee and Mario "The Speedo Guy"
We then move on to a chat with the world champion, Jon Albon, having had several hours to drink in his victory.
The next portion is a casual chat with my new mate, Dirk Schrama from Obstakels.com and his fellow Dutchman, Gertjan van Voorden. We hung out near the finish on Sunday morning watching the team racers come in. Special appearance by Scott Keneally who gave us a 10 minute sneak peak of Rise of The Sufferfests on Friday night.
Today's show is sponsored by:
Zombie Run. Save $10 using code ORM on this weekend's Zombie Run in Perry, GA at The Guardian Center.
BattleFrog Series. Save 40% using code BATTLEORM on all 2015 and 2016 locations.
Show Notes 2015 OCR World Championship blog review and video.
Episode 151 - Part I of our 2015 OCR World Championships coverage includes interviews with top finishers :Jon Albon, Ryan Atkins, Cody Moat, Lindsay Webster, Claude Godbout, Robert Killian, KK Paul, Rose Wetzel, and Hobie Call.
We continue the finish line interviews with Peter Norris, Marc "The Muddy Highlander" Leinster, Michael Breese, Alena Dawn, Julie Johnston, Greg Kawanishi, Simon Weig, and Yancy Camp, er Culp.
Stay tuned for Part II.
Today's show is sponsored by:
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Show Notes 2015 OCR World Championship blog review and video.
Episode 150 - Last weekend, the 2015 Warrior Dash World Championships were held in Pulaski, TN.
In this episode we talk to the following finishers.
Max King 1st (Also 2014 Champ)
Joshua McAdams 2nd
Brett Hales 3rd
Hobie Call 4th
Cody Moat 6th
Ryan Atkins 12th
Yuri Force 13th
Bridget Franek 1st
Kimber Mattox 2nd (2014 Champion)
KK Paul 3rd
Allison Morgan 4th
Mary Ballinger 5th
Rachel Corvington 8th
Corinna Coffin 10th
Some of these folks, we got to talk to multiple times, including pre race, finish line, and then later in the day. In addition, with many runners, we were able to talk about the Spartan Championship that already passed, and the OCRWC to come this weekend.
There is also an interview with Red Frog's Lauren Gardner, who was the Event Director for this event, and our gracious host this past weekend.
Today's show is sponsored by:
Today's show is sponsored by Savage Race. Code ORM for 10% all 2015 Races. Let's Get Savage!
Today's show is also sponsored by BattleFrog Series. Code BATTLEORM gives you 40% off all locations.
Episode 149 - On today's show we have some hot off the press interviews with the top finishers of the 2015 Spartan World Championships from Lake Tahoe.
Robert Killian was introduced to most of us with his 3rd place finish on the televised Spartan race from Palmerton, a few weeks ago. In this episode, we learn about how his previous experience prepared him for success, and how he learned to beat the best of the best. We also learn what he is up to for the rest of the 2015 Championship season.
Zuzana Kocumova surprised everyone, including herself, by being the first female to cross the finish line, beating out favorites (and previous champions) Amelia Boone, Claude Godbout and Rose Wetzel. We caught up with her on the phone less than 12 hours before she flew back home to the Czech Republic. How is Spartan getting the rig she won to her house? Will we see her at more races? Tune in and find out.
Today's show is sponsored by Savage Race. Code ORM for 10% all 2015 Races.
It is also sponsored by Zombie Run-Perry, GA-October 24th. Save $10 using code ORM
We are also sponsored by Men's Health Urbanathon. Code ORM for 10% in NY 10.24 and SF 11.22.
Show Notes Athlinks page for Robert Killian
A little more about Zuzana
Episode 148 - First up is Eddie Yanick. Eddie is for the most part, a regular dude. He recently went all Forest Gump and ran across the state of Texas as part of the Race Across The USA. He enjoyed it so much, he thought he'd ride his bike across Texas a short time later.
Part 2 of the show is a chat with Yancy Culp and Keith Allen. Yancy is the founder of Yancy Camp, where Yancy trains OCR athletes including some of the world's best. Keith Allen, rapper and HVAC guy, is one of Yancy's more willing students. We discuss. among others things, what makes a well rounded obstacle athlete, if it is possible at any age to take several minutes off of a 5k PR, and who is going to take the podiums in Tahoe and Vegas this year.
Today's show is sponsored by:
Today's show is sponsored by Griffco Events. Mention Obstacle Racing Media and get 10% off your first order of tents, inflatables, and signage.
It is also sponsored by Stunt Run. Save $15 with ORM15 and join Matt at the Phoenix, AZ event on 10/31.
Show Notes The ORM Fall Fundraiser Yancy Camp Eddie way back in Episode 40 down in Nicaragua for Fuego Y Agua Survival Race Race Across The USA
Episode 147 -Several weeks ago, Tough Mudder HQ threw down the gauntlet stating any team that could compete 100 miles (20 laps) at this year's WTM, would split $100,000. So, 2013 and 2014 WTM Champ Ryan Atkins did what any red blooded Canadian endurance champ would do. He called a few buddies to take it on. Listen in to learn who he rounded up.
The 2nd interview on today's show is with Ronan Gardiner. He is one of the creators of the Men's Health Urbanathlon. This event launched way ahead of the OCR boom, all the way back in 2006. Learn how this race came to be and what they have in store for their 10th year.
Today's show is sponsored by:
Today's show is sponsored by Savage Race. Code ORM for 10% all 2015 Races.
It is also sponsored by Men's Health Urbanathon. Code ORM for 10% in NY 10.24 and SF 11.22.
Episode 146-Nickademus is returning to World's Toughest Mudder to avenge his DNF from last year. He is also bringing Joe Decker with him. If you don't know who either of these guys are, there is some info in the show notes, but do yourself a favor and do some googling. Then be blown away at their athletic accomplishments.
Listen in to learn how Nick put his team of ultra runner badasses together. He also talks about how the hell one paces appropriately to win a 120 mile race, how horrible conditions at previous ultra experiences pay off for him, what he thinks about "The FastPass" for WTM frontrunners, and much more.
Today's show is sponsored by:
Today's show is sponsored by Savage Race. Code ORM for 10% all 2015 Races.
It is also sponsored by Men's Health Urbanathon. Code ORM for 10% in NY 10.24 and SF 11.22.
Show Notes
The ORM Fall Fundraiser Get coached by Nickademus Nick's 2014 WTM Recap Gut Check Fitness Interview with Matt and Joe Decker from 2012
Episode 145 - Matt Waller has built a resume around endurance challenges. He has completed several Death Races along with crewing for a fellow Death Race finisher. He and his partner in crime, Tanya Bickham, have also gone on to produce their own endurance event, The Gauntlet.
This was not always the case, however. Listen in on how frightened Matt was do run a whopping 3 miles and tackle the brutal obstacles at his first Warrior Dash, back in May of 2010. From there, we learn about Matt's journey to where he (and Tanya) are now in terms of racing, and training others to be successful.
This is a MUST listen if you are interested in crewing or participating in a Death Race, Ultimate Suck, Gauntlet or other 24 hour plus endurance event.
Today's show is sponsored by:
Savage Race - Use code ORM for 10% all races in 2015.
Stunt Run - Save $15 using code ORM15 for all remaining 2015 races.
Episode 144 - Today's episode focuses on last weekend's Asheville Spartan Super. If you were there, you know that this quarry venue made for a very cool experience at Spartan's first ever visit to this city.
If you were not, we hope to bring you some of magic in the form of some delicious interviews.
You are going to hear from.
Heather Williams - 1st place female (Overall)
Ryan Woods - 1st place female (Overall)
Janet Barry - 3rd place female (Overall)
James Turner Norris - 1st place male (Masters)
Leigh Cordell - 1st place male (Masters)
Roger Mast - Race Director
Today's show is sponsored by:
Zombie Run-Perry, GA-October 24th. Save $10 using code ORM
Mud Titan - Sept 19, 2015. Save 25% off with code ORM
Episode 143 - Today we meet Ben Gray.
Ben ran 100 miles around the city of Atlanta one day, for the story not the glory. He also ran in the first AND last wave of this year's Peachtree Road Race.
Ben's job for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution has him writing and taking pictures at some very cool places and events. Some times running gets to be part of the assignment as well. It is safe to say Matt wants to be Ben when he grows up.
Listen in as they discuss running, journalism, and lots of things Atlanta.
Today's show is sponsored by
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Men's Health Urbanathlon- Use code ORM for 10% off this year's San Francisco and New York locations!
Episode 142 - On today's episode Matt talks with Eric Winkler from Jack Axe Games. Part strongman competition, part Highland games, part OCR, this new event in the Chicago area is something we have never seen before. Learn all about it, and how you can attend as a guest of Obstacle Racing Media.
Next up is Alex Nicholas. Matt digs in and finds out what's behind that ridiculously chiseled physique of his. They talk about Alex's athletic background, and how he became a successful personal trainer and restaurant owner. We also learn how this led to Alex's plan to open Epic Hybrid gyms nationwide.
Today's episode is sponsored by Jack Axe Games. ORM10 for 10% off.
We are also sponsored by Savage Race. 10% off with code ORM all locations.
In addition, we are sponsored by the Stunt Run. $15 off with code ORM15 all locations.
Episode 141 - Cassidy Watton was the 2nd place female and finished ahead of 75% of the men in the elite field at last October's OCR World Championships. Since then, she has had a number of top finishes including 2nd at the Spartan in Sydney, AUS stadium Sprint, 2nd at the SoCal Beast, 2nd on the Bahamas Cruise, and 1st at The Citifield stadium race.
At one of the more brutal Spartan courses this year, the Palmerton, PA Super, she finished ahead of powerhouses April Dee, Deanna Blegg, and KK Paul. Even after a year like this, her competitors seem to share the spotlight with each other, but not her.
In this interview, we talk to her about that, and if it affects her in any way. We will also learn about her college sports career, who led her to obstacle racing (we'll give you 3 guesses), and what her future OCR plans are. Matt also digs into her diet and workout plans, cause we know many of you enjoy finding out "What The Pros Do".
Today's episode is sponsored by:
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Zombie Run Perry, GA. October 24, 2015. Run from zombies at the amazing Guardian Center. Code ORM10 for $10 off!
Episode 140 - On today's show we bring you, two Mudderific interviews. First up, Phoebe Brimer aka the Phoebenator, interviews Brady Archer. Brady is one of the course designers for Tough Mudder and is one of the main men behind World's Toughest Mudder. He and Phoebe talk about a variety of things including what inspires his course builds and what new obstacles we may see at WTM 2015. She also asks if we are going to be seeing The Cliff again, or perhaps something even scarier.
Next up is Joshua Cox. Joshua and his pal Carlo Piscitello started the Pis and Cox YouTube show back in January. The have a steadily growing fanbase with their weekly rants about Tough Mudder, what's going on in the WTM Community, and whatever comes to their heads. Cox discusses his weekly show, growing up a fat kid, changing his life through exercise and eventually starting The Fitness Rebellion.
Today's episode is sponsored by:
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Jack Axe Games One of a kind event-August 29 and 30. St. Charles, Illinois
Show Notes:
WTM Community
Pis N Cox Show
Fitness Rebellion
Episode 139 - Today's guests are two old friends of the show. We first talked to Don Mann in March of last year when Battlefrog first burst onto the scene. He has since left BattleFrog and created Frogman Charities. He talks a little about why he left and what his new charity organization is all about.
Next up is our old pal Hunter. In 2012 and 2013, Hunter was on the podium almost every time he raced (and he raced a lot). Hunter has made a shift in 2014, and has not been on the Spartan circuit nearly as much. We caught up with him after his recent move to talk about his new job in Miami, his TV job that has been top secret up until now, what races we may find him at, and checking out a vegan lifestyle.
Today's episode is sponsored by BattleFrog. Use code "BattleORM" at checkout for our unique discount.
Show Notes:
Sign up for Frogman Charities latest virtual run.
By Don's Book: Seal Team Six: Hunt the Wolf
Hunter's new gym in Miami
Episode 138 - Rob Butler is the man behind Shale Hill, a permanent obstacle course located in Vermont. His obstacle designs and ideas have always been original and he puts on some of the most unique races in OCR.
Now Rob is on a search to find some super fit human beings and has created The Universal Athlete Challenge. He is looking to get 250 athletes to pay $2,500 and vie for a $100k top prize and $300k overall. We talked to him about what inspired this event, how he plans to get people to sign up, what kinds of challenges are involved, and what it is going to take to win.
Today's show is sponsored by:
Men's Health Urbanathlon - 10/24 at Citifield-NYC and 11/22 at AT&T Park in San Francisco
Savage Race - Code ORM saves you 10% on all 2015 locations.
Udder Mud Run - Code RUNORM saves you $10.00.
Episode 137 - First up on today's show is Brian Hulbert from Tandem Race. Brian and his buddy Ethan are gymnasts and American Ninja Warrior hopefuls. They have put together an OCR near Chicago that is built for teams of two, and is also spectator friendly. Learn all about their event in this interview and over at TandemRace.com.
The second interview today is with Spartan Pro, April Dee. Did you know April finished 3rd last year at the Vermont Spartan Beast AND UltraBeast? Our chat includes discussing how she did that. Plus, several topics including "periodization", which is how she trains in a way that allows her to peak once a month for key races. She also lets us know what those "key races" are for the rest of 2015. Will she be taking on World's Toughest Mudder? Tune in and find out.
Today's show is sponsored by Your First Mud Run. $5 off discount at the remainder of 2015 races using code ORM15.
We are also sponsored by Tandem Race. July 25 and 26 near Chicago. Use code ORM15 for 15% off registration.
Episode 136 - After a lifetime spent in the banking and boxing industries, Ramiro Ortiz was brought in to consult for BattleFrog earlier this year. Today, they named him their new CEO.
We hopped on a phone call with Ramiro as quickly as possible to ask him about the new position, how he plans to right the ship, and learn about BattleFrog's plan for 2016.
This last minute quickie episode is sponsored by Stunt Run. Sign up for an event near you using code ORM15 for $15.00 off.
This last minute quickie episode is sponsored by Stunt Run. Sign up for an event near you using code ORM15 for $15.00 off.
Episode 135 - We welcome back Joe Desena to the podcast in the first segment of the show. Joe answers some questions about Spartan Agoge. We learn all about what inspired it, what it is, and if it is, in fact, going to replace The Death Race.
Next up is several interviews from near the finish line of the Spartan Stadium Sprint near Dallas, Texas. Before and after running all around of AT&T Stadium in Arlington, we talked to a ton of folks.
They included top male finishers Brakken and McCauley Kraker, Isaiah Vidal, and Yancy Culp. In addition, we spoke with female finishers Kate Cramer, Jackie Rust, Erin Low and Megan Boyd. You will also hear from David Mick, who was interviewed to clear up a burpee miscount. Last, we talked to Dan LG, the course designer about how it all came together.
Today's episode is sponsored by Savage Race. Save 10% off with code ORM any 2015 location!
Today's show is also sponsored by Udder Mud Run. Use code RUNORM for $10 off registration!
Show Notes
Sign up for Agoge.
Learn more about AT&T Stadium, aka Jerry World.
Episode 134 - Today's show features a sit down interview with Lee Haney.
After success in bodybuilding as a teenager, Lee went on to win Mr. Olympia 8 times in a row.
Since he stopped competing, he has been sought after as a coach and personal trainer. His clients have included Evander Holyfield, Steve Harvey, and many others. His certification program is taught by trainers worldwide.
Matt talks to Lee about what it has taken to stay on top of his game so long, and how he has stayed sane and successfully married along the way.
He also talks about why "functional fitness" is where it's at and why he thinks we should all "train to stimulate, not annihilate".
We also learn about his upcoming events which combine bodybuilding, strongman, and a little bit of OCR.
Today's show is sponsored Stunt Run. ORM15 gets you $15 off all cities in 2015!
This week's show is also sponsored by BattleFrog. BATTLEORM gets you $10.00 off all events this year.
We are also sponsored by Savage Race. Code ORM gets you 10% off all 2015 locations.
Show Notes
Lee posing to "Excalibur", and winning his first of 8 Mr. Olympia titles.
IAFS Certification Program
Upcoming Lee Haney Fitness Events
Episode 133 - On today's show, we talk endurance training. The first guest is Miguel Medina. Matt recently signed up for Yancy Camp, and chose Coach Miguel to make him a better obstacle racer. (and to help prvent further DNFs!) This is the first of what we plan on being several chats, leading up to World's Toughest Mudder in November.
Next up is Neil Murphy with Regiment Running. Neil got some early dish on the 2015 Spartan UltraBeast. Matt called him to find out what he learned from UB course director Norm Koch. We also dig in to see what Neil and his Florida crew of banditos have been doing the last few years, as they have created some great endurance training.
Today's show is sponsored Rugged Maniac. ORM10 gets you $10 off all cities in 2015!
Today's show is also sponsored by Udder Mud Run. RUNORM gets you $10.00 of the 8/8/15 event!
Show Notes
Yancy Camp $29 a month for some badass training with the elite OCR athlete of your choice.
Regiment Running Next T3 is July 25, plus weekly trainings, and The UltraBeast updates!
2015 Spartan UltraBeast Weekend Page
Matt's 2014 ORM UltraBeast Review
Episode 132 - On today's show we introduce you to Greg and Sheila Yocom from Mid America Obstacle Course Racers (MAOCR). For those that live near (or are visiting) Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Nebraska, this is the group for you. We've featured many of the local and regional OCR groups before, but never one this close to it's inception.
Next up is some interviews from Tough Mudder Georgia from a few weeks ago. We talk to Chris Maltbie, who helps design obstacles and who has done 75 miles at WTM the last 2 years. We also speak with Start Line MC, Tahir Moore. Tahir was Sean Corvelle before there was a Sean Corvelle. Matt got to interview Tahir after finally meeting him for the first time. We also spoke with some every day Mudders and what taking on this course meant to them.
Today's show is sponsored by Savage Race. Code ORM saves you 10% on all 2015 locations.
Today's show is also sponsored by The Barbarian Challenge. June 20th, Gadsden, Alabama. ORM15 saves you 10%.
Show Notes
Mid America Obstacle Course Racers
Tahir Moore
Episode 131 - You may have seen the ORAL I.V. logo on the chest or arms of several OCR athletes recently including Joey Patrolia, Orla "Vermonster" Walsh, and Sarah Pozdol.
According to their website, ORAL I.V. is "a hydration aid developed to enhance the body’s uptake of water through the introduction of a proprietary blend of trace minerals". "ORAL I.V. aids the hydration process for individuals who train hard, work hard and are committed to peak performance."
Sometime last year, ORM posted an article written by another source that was not kind to ORAL IV. We had a phone call with Bob Jones, president of ORAL IV, where Bob asked to give a rebuttal to that article.
We told him our podcast would be a perfect forum for that. We then invited him to appear on the show, along with a member of the OCR community who would ask some questions about the product.
Mr. Jones said it was a great idea, and referred us to Dr. Anthony Beck, the creator of the product, as the man to be on the call.
Joshua Gustin Grant, is a previous guest on the podcast and a guy known to question almost everything. So I invited him on the call to do the inquiring.
Dr Beck Resume:
Fellow of American Association of Integrative Medicine
Diplomate of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
Diplomate of the American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board
Diplomate of National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Medical Director-Task Force Dagger Foundation
President-Hydration Solutions, LLC
Founder - Chief Medical Officer-Balance Protocol Institute
Founder & CEO-Helion Nutraceuticals
Josh Grant Resume:
BS in Biology
Owner of Healing Tree Yoga.
Certified Yoga Instructor and Bodyworker
4th Degree Blackbelt in Jujitsu,
90kg National Champ Arm Wrestling (left and right arm)
1st place Winter Death Race (tie with Olof Dallner)
Has completed over 50 miles twice at World's Toughest Mudder.
Today's episode is sponsored by Savage Race. Use code ORM for 10% off all locations in 2015.
Show Notes:
Oral IV
Dr. Anthony Beck website
Healing Tree Yoga
Previous podcast episode with Josh
Episode 130 - Zack is the man behind More Heart Than Scars. Matt first met Zack at the 2013 Carolina Superhero Scramble, and they finally sat down and had a long chat. It turns out they have more in common than they thought.
Find out how Nubs earned his nickname, and the adventures he has been on since. We'll also learn how OCR played a part in what was already a life dedicated to helping people, and what caused him to make a major decision to head to the U.K. this summer.
Today's show is sponsored by BattleFrog Series. We are proud to have BattleFrog as an ORM sponsor for all of 2015!
Show Notes:
More Heart Than Scars Website
Some great photos and video of Zackary helping Tommy from SHS.
Joe Desena Ohio wheelchair podcast episode
Recent Spartan video featuring More Heart Than Scars.
Billy Costello-Combat Wounded.org
Episode 129 - Today on the podcast, we talk to Adrian Bijanada from OCR World Championships. We learn what's happened since last year's event, what's new, and then, Adrian unveils the all new weekly ranking system that just went live.
Today's show is sponsored by Men's Health Urbanathlon. ORM welcomes back MHURB as a sponsor to the show in 2015. We went to Chicago last year and look forward to attending this year's event in NYC. Use code ORM for 10% off registration.
Show Notes:
OCR World Rankings
Run for Your Life - The movie about Fred Lebow and the founding of the New York City Marathon.
Obstacle Racers Worldwide Facebook Page
Episode 128 - Up first on today's show is an interview with Pat Patterson, race director from Ragnar Trail Relays. We ran the Georgia stop of that event for the 2nd straight year, and despite some serious rain, had a great time.
The next set of interviews are from Georgia's Spring Savage Race. After interviewing "Operations Manager", Garfield Griffiths , we decided to take a slightly different approach to this episode.
Rather than talking to all of the top finishers, we decided instead to talk to some different kinds of folks. Starting with the owner of the property, and then several everyday finishers to see what they thought of the race. Enjoy.
Today's episode is sponsored by BattleFrog Series, they have upcoming races in 9 more cities in 2015. Use code BATTLEORM for $10 off any city.
Show Notes:
Savage Race Georgia Spring 2015 Video
Georgia Ragnar Relay 2015 Recap
Episode 127 - On today's show, our guest is Selica Sevigny. Find out how an adventure hike down the Appalachian Trail turned into a massive career and lifestyle change for Selica and her fiancé. Such is the kind of thing that can happen when you end up in the crosshairs of Joe Desena and Andy Weinberg in the Vortex that is Pittsfield, Vermont
Selica talks about what happened in that fateful summer of 2009, how she and the founders came up with the name Spartan Race, and what it's been like holding onto the Canadian reigns of the rocket ship that is Spartan.
Today's episode is sponsored by Muddy Brute, a new race coming to Georgia this Fall. Use code ORM25 to save $25.00!
Show Notes:
Spartan Race Canada
Death Race 2009 Video
A really old original Spartan Race website we found.
Episode 126 - On today's show, we speak with Rachael Nuwash about MuckFest MS. She talked to Matt B. about the races cool history (going back 10 years), and their fantastic cause.
Short and sweet, enjoy our 2nd podcast this week.
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You can also find this and all past episodes on iTunes and Stitcher.
Show Notes:
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Episode 125 - We owe you an episode, faithful listeners, so today's episode is 1 of 2 that we are bringing you this week.
Today's show is an interview with Ron Pitts. Matt B. met Ron while they were both working on the upcoming ESPN BattleFrog College Championships. While not an OCR-centric interview, we think you will be informed and entertained by this chat. Matt talks with Ron about, (among other things), growing up the son of an NFL legend, playing in the NFL, meeting Al Davis, and working as a broadcaster for 20 plus years.
Today's episode is sponsored by Dirty Girl Mud Run, Savage Race, and The Udder Mud Run.
You can also find this and all past episodes on iTunes and Stitcher.
Show Notes:
Ron Pitts - Destroyed in Seconds
Episode 124 - On today's show, we talk to several top finishers from the Spartan Race in the Bahamas. They include Brakken Kraker, Cassidy Watton, Deanna Blegg, Isaiah Vidal, Karlee Whipple, and Orla Walsh, all from the beautiful island of Great Stirrup Cay. We also have a longer one on one interview with Ryan Kent on the cruise ship, the next day.
Today's episode is sponsored by Muddy Brute, Macon Mud Run, and BattleFrog.
Use our discount codes for great deals on these races!
Show Notes:
Previous Cruise Podcasts with Evan Dollard and TimnJosh from Spartan Gap Year.
ORM's Spartan Bahamas Cruise Race Video
Episode 123 - Today's show starts with interviews from BattleFrog Orlando that took place on March 14th. Matt talked to Isaiah Vidal, Air Force Ken, and Chris "Beard" Acord. Ken took 3rd place even though Isaiah finished ahead of him on the course. Find out why in these interviews.
We then hear from Ryan Atkins, Lindsay Webster, and Jennette Gardner after their impressive finishes.
Then you will hear Matt's interview with Tim and Josh from Spartan Gap Year from the Spartan Cruise. These two are spending a year hitting 50 plus races, meeting lots of folks, and having one heck of an adventure.
Enjoy.
Today's episode is sponsored byThe Udder Mud Run, Rugged Maniac and Savage Race.
Show Notes:
Finish line (and other photos) from Orlando BattleFrog
Spartan Gap Year Facebook Page
Find out who Lleyton Hewitt is
Episode 122 - Evan Dollard had a very direct approach to getting on American Ninja Warrior. He sent them tape of his role as TV's "Rocket" from American Gladiators. Evan talks about working with icons like Dan "Nitro" Clark and The Hulkster, on the reboot of that famous show. Evan also explains why he thinks the new version of American Gladiators died an early death. Right in the middle of the interview, Evan delivers what would be the perfect ending, but unfortunately, Matt still needed to ask him about American Ninja Warrior. So there's 20 more good minutes on ANW. Enjoy.
Today's episode is sponsored by BattleFrog Series, Savage Race, and The Udder Mud Run.
Show Notes:
Evan's first ANW audition tape
Mike Adamle-Where are they now?
Episode 121 - McCauley Kraker (Mac) grew up in an athletic family. He would go on to become a collegiate runner with some success. Then he decided running wasn't for him and spent a lot of time on the couch. Eventually, his older brother Brakken (who had been tearing it up on the OCR circuit) convinced Mac to try a Spartan with him. He finished 4th despite having not run for a year. He has picked up the pace and was recently named to the Spartan Stadium Pro Team.
Listen in to learn more about McCauley's journey which includes his days as part of a Midwest blackjack card counting crew, and his recent trip to to the Middle East for the first ever Spartan Race in Dubai.
Today's episode is sponsored by Savage Race, Day of Crisis, and The Macon Mud Run.
Show Notes:
Mac's Blog-Blue Highways
A great book about card counting - Bringing Down The House
Episode 120 - Before Amelia. Before Pak. Before Olof Dallner, Shelly Koenig, or Mark Webb. There was Stefanie Bishop. Stefanie was the overall winner of the Peak Races Winter Snowshoe "Death Division" in March of 2010. A few months later it was renamed the Death Race, and she was the first female finisher for the Summer version. (Joe Decker was the first male and overall winner).
Much like another endurance champ, Mark Jones, Stefanie would also go on to complete the 2nd ever Spartan Race in Brooklyn, NY and the first ever Tough Mudder in Pennsylvania, all in 2010.
In this interview Matt talks to Stefanie about those early adventurous beginnings, why she disappeared for a couple of years, and why she’s back. She just received another skull at the Mexico Death Race and then won the brand new Gauntlet in Macon, Georgia, the very next weekend. We also get her first hand account of this year’s Winter Tough Guy and why it was her first DNF. Oh, and they talk about ice cream.
You also may hear Matt’s children in the background as this interview was recorded in his home office.
Today’s episode is sponsored by: Down and Dirty Obstacle Race and Rugged Maniac.
Show Notes:
Report from the 2010 Summer Death Race
Sufferfest clip-What near death looks like from this past Winter Tough Guy.
Gauntlet Recap by Devin Cas
Episode 119 - Today’s first interview is with Scott Keneally. For those that don’t know, Scott broke the story that rocked OCR back in November of 2012 about the history of Tough Mudder. A few months later, he parlayed that into a piece about OCR for 60 Minutes Sports. Since then, he has been hard at work at producing Rise Of The Sufferfests, a documentary which examines OCR as a whole, and what it says about our culture. The 2nd interview is with Julia Webb. We talked to her shortly after she placed third at the Warrior Dash World Championships (WDWC) back in October. Julia discussed why she signed up for WDWC, setting baby stroller running records, and her OCR plans for the future. Please support the sponsors of this episode: Rugged Maniac - Promo code is "orm5" Udder Mud Run - Promo code is "runorm" Battlefrog - Promo code is "battleorm" Show Notes: Scott Playing Dirty by Scott Keneally Races from Hell-60 Minutes Sports More about Rise Of The Sufferfests Scott's "hypothermia video" from this most recent Tough Guy
Julia Episode 103 where we talked to Julia's friends Renee and Kimber 10k Baby Stroller World Record Atlas Pro Team Profile
Episode 118 - Today’ episode is with two guys named Dr. Bob. The first, Dr. Bob Dalton, owns Highlands Chiropractic. We sat down over some noodles for this talk a few weeks ago. This Dr Bob came highly recommended from several people when I told them about the debilitating pain I was experiencing while running. He has extremely unconventional methods that get phenomenal results. Some patients have seen him for 20 plus years and many drive an hour or more to his office which is walk in only (no appointments). We have a great chat about running, his interesting methods, why people see him when everything else fails, and much more. The second interview is with Doctor Robert Pruni. He has been on American Ninja Warrior on two seasons and owns NinjaKour, a massive warehouse converted to a crossfit gym and ANW obstacle playhouse. We talk about how he trains, his advice for getting on ANW, and what cross fitters need to un-learn when they want to become Ninjas. He also treated some big rock stars back in the day so we touch on that. Today’s episode is brought to you by Savage Race. Use code ORM for 10% off. Show Notes: A few yelp reviews for Dr. Bob Dalton GORMR Day at NinjaKour video Mistadobalina-Del tha Funky Homosapien
Episode 117 - On today's show we bring you one of the first interviews about Urban Mudder, which is being dubbed as "Tough Mudder's Cousin in the City". We talk with Ashley Ellefson, whose current role is VP New Event Development at TMHQ. After we learn a bit about the new event, we talk to Ashley about what it's been like the last 5 years at Tough Mudder. Back in 2010 she answered a craigslist ad to become TM's first employee.
Next up is Junyong Pak, who we haven't spoken to him since the night before last November's World's Toughest Mudder in Vegas. We called Pak to talk about his recent Guinness Record feat for the fastest marathon wearing 40 pounds on his back. That leads right towards a conversation about what went wrong for him at 2014 WTM. We then get into what his immediate OCR future looks like, along with some other career endeavors he is looking into.
Today's episode is sponsored by Mad Anthony Mud Run and The Macon Mud Run.
Show Notes
Video Intro of Ashley
GORUCK Kill That 5k
Episode 116 - On today’s show we bring you one of the first in-depth interviews with Force of Nature co-founders, Michael Epstein and Laird Hamilton. Michael has been building obstacles for a very long long time. First, as part of The Hi Tec Adventure Racing Series from 1997-2002. His company then produced Muddy Buddy for about 10 years. They continued on to bring us one of the first “true” OCR’s to go nationwide, known as The Down and Dirty Obstacle Race. Laird has been a household name for decades as a big wave surfing legend, author, and more recently, as a standup paddleboard designer. He hooked up with Michael and MESP for the Force of Nature Mind Body Challenge. A 10-12 mile obstacle race which debuts in Southern California on April 26. Tune in to learn about what brought these two together and hear about their vision for this new obstacle series. Today’s show is sponsored by Down and Dirty Obstacle Race. Save $5 when you use code ORMDD15 at registration. Show Notes: Hi Tec Adventure Racing Video circa 1999 Laird's website
Episode 115 - Cupid's Undie Run 2015
In today's episode, we have a phone interview with Cupid's Undie Run founder, Bobby Gill. Joining Bobby on the call are two of his local race directors: Hannah Thompson from Atlanta and our very own Brinksy from Nashville.
Tune in to learn how Cupid's got started and how it's grown exponentially while many themed runs have flamed out. They will be in 35 cities in the United States and 3 more in Australia in 2015.
Today's Episode is sponsored by Macon Mud Run, taking place April 11, 2015.
Show Notes:
Episode 80 from Feb 27, 2014. This is where we first met Hannah and checked out this race for the first time.
Sam Cooke- "Cupid" Still a killer track after 54 years.
Episode 114 - In today's episode, Alex Patterson from Tough Mudder talks about surviving the windstorm from last November's Vegas World's Toughest Mudder, the truth about tear gas (and some other new obstacles), and Tough Mudder's vision for its events and community for 2015 and beyond.
Today’s episode is sponsored by Rugged Maniac.
You can also find this and all past episodes on iTunes and Stitcher.
Show Notes:
Here is a peek at the 2015 Tough Mudder Redefined Video.
In contrast, here is the Tough Mudder 2012 Official Video
Episode 113 - Mark Jones did the 2nd ever Spartan Race in Brooklyn NY, back in 2010. His performance got him free entry into Summer Death Race. He finished, but swore he would never do it again. Find out how his path brought him back to Pittsfield again and again until he finally moved there in 2013. We also talk about he trains to not just finish, but win, The Death Race, World's Toughest Mudder and Joe Decker's Suck and Ultimate Suck. The only thing Mark hasn't finished is the grueling GORUCK Selection. We talk about what went wrong in previous attempts, and how he plans to finish the next time around.
Today's epsiode is sponsored by Udder Mud Run.
Show Notes
News coverage of Spartan Race. Brooklyn, NY. August 2010.
Episode 112 - Happy Holidays everyone! We have been wanting to get Jason on the line for a long time. We wasted no time with the standard "How did you start GORUCK?" questions as that story can be found many other places and got right to the good stuff.
Matt and Jason talk about manufacturing gear, Selection, Kill that 5K, Nasty, GORUCKPalooza, and the ups and downs of the business of GORUCK.
Today's episode is sponsored by Mad Anthony Mud Run.
Show Notes:
GORUCK's official coverage and video of Selection015
Sign up for Kill That 5K
ORM's review of the first (and only so far) GORUCK Nasty obstacle course
Episode 111 - Today's episode has two conversations. The first is the kind you have come to expect from this podcast, an interview with a race director. We talk to Warren Caputo who puts on Muddy Duck Dash. It's a fantastic small scale OCR in Georgia. Listen in to hear about the simple, yet fun and creative things this race does. We wish them much success and hope more and more people come and check them out.
The 2nd interview goes in a very different direction. We talk to Dennis Caco from something called The Undress. Dennis and his business partner April created this very cool product which solves a common problem for runners, and other athletes who need to change their clothes on the go. Watch their kickstarter video linked above, then listen in. We learn about what it was like to seek out $22,000 and end up with $615,000 in donations. We also talk about why we think the OCR crowd will love this product and much more.
Today's episode is sponsored by Battlefrog Series. They've recently announced a massive payout for their 2015 championship series. Use code BATTLEORM for $10 off any 2015 registration.
Episode 110 - Kristin and Yishai Horowitz put on adventure races and triathlons through their company, All Out Events. Back in 2007 they also got the idea to put on a mud run. In OCR years, 2007 makes 2010 look like 1985, so they were waaay ahead of the curve. We talk to them about a proposal they wrote which shows what the mud landscape looked like 7 years ago. We also learn about how they've successfully carved out their own race community and avoided the boom/bust of many other companies that failed around them.
Today's episode is sponsored by Udder Mud Run. Udder Mud Run returns to Covington Georgia on Aug 8, 2015. Use Code RUNORM for $10.00 off.
Episode 109 - As one of a handful of Barkley Ultramarathon finishers in the world, ever, Nickademus Hollon entered WTM with tons of respect from the OCR community. Many were considering him a contendor to win it all. In Episode 107, we had a nice chat where he talked about how his massive ultramarathon training experience could really benefit him in a race like this. He ended up with only his 2nd ever DNF. We talk to him and find out what happened.
Amelia Boone missed the Spartan World Championships and the OCR World Championships as she chose to have major surgery about 3 months ago. Her return to World's Toughest was also her return to the top as she was crownded champion again.
Ryan Atkins got to stand in Pak's shoes and feel what it's like to contend when everyone knows exactly who you are. He promptly defended his title against arguably the most competitive field to date.
Today's show is sponsored by Mad Anthony Mud Run. Mad Anthony was known for his tenacity, intensity and character; we hope that you will bring those same attributes as you complete this adventurous challenge including numerous “battles” that will confront you along the way. Register now for just $35.00
You can find additional episodes for the Obstacle Racing Media Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher.
Show Notes:
Matt B's awesome new microphone
The Barkley Marathons
Amelia's WTM 2014 blog post
Ryan Atkins blog
Nickademus WTM 2014 blog post
Episode 108 - In today's show, we talk to with 3 top finishers from this year's World's Toughest Mudder.
Allison Tai is like many Canadian athletes we have met in recent months. She's sweet, humble, and really good at obstacle racing. She won the Edmonton Spartan Sprint in July and the Canadian Spartan Ultra Beast in September. She then turned in an impressive 4th at the Spartan Super in Sacramento a few weeks later. At WTM, she beat all but 24 of the men and bested every woman other than Amelia Boone, completing 14 laps and 70 miles before time ran out.
Despite great credentials, Miguel Medina and Hunter McIntyre showed up under the radar to WTM with Team Wolfpack Spartan. They then spent the next 24 hours (plus) fighting off Under Armour Team Australia to take home the 1st place team prize.
Today's show is sponsored by Mad Anthony Mud Run. Mad Anthony was known for his tenacity, intensity and character; we hope that you will bring those same attributes as you complete this adventurous challenge including numerous “battles” that will confront you along the way.
Show Notes:
Miguel Medina 60 Minutes Sports from Spartan Malibu 2013
Hunter McIntyre's 20 pound weightvest challenge video
Allison Tai Athlinks Page
Episode 107 - We are in Las Vegas and nearby Henderson, Nevada for Part One of this year's World's Toughest Mudder Coverage.
Listen to pre WTM interviews with:
Hanna Copper - First timer with big goals
Matty Gregg -Big money raiser and WTM Community Admin
Mandy Baskin -4 time WTM competitor
Shenoa Creer - Representing ORM
Team Under Armour Australia - A strong team favorite featuring last year's female winner Deanna Blegg
Matthew Hanson - Last year's 4th place finisher
Amelia Boone - Lover of Poptarts
Team 3AM Waterfalls - Last year's Team Winners
Ken Jacobus - Founder of WTM Community
Junyong Pak - Post race arm wrestler
Jim Campbell - The Goat
Nolan Kombol -Tough Mudder Director of Process Innovation and WTM Course Designer
Will Dean -CEO of Tough Mudder
Nickademus Hollon - Barkley's Winner, Ultraracing Super Badass
Episode 106 - Noah Galloway lost two of his limbs in 2005. He has not let that stop him from completing obstacle races and being an inspiration to thousands, but you probably already knew that. Matt B. caught up with Noah to ask him about being on the cover of Men's Health and appearing on Ellen. Before Matt could do that, Emma and Jaxson (two of Matt's kids) had a few questions of their own.
Today’s episode is sponsored by BattlefrogSeries. Check them out now to see all the cities they will be hitting in 2015. Use code BATTLEORM for race entry discounts.
You can find additional episodes for the Obstacle Racing Media Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher.
Show Notes
Noah's Website
Jeff Marier interview with Noah from 2011 Georgia Warrior Dash
Episode 105 - Ben Greenfield is not a Jew. He is a man who lives his passion covering fitness and nutrition as an author, speaker, and podcaster. Ben started The Obstacle Dominator Podcast earlier this year with Spartan Cover Boy Hunter McIntyre. We talk to Ben about how that little friendship began and several other interesting topics which include: Fitness pseudo science, tips on business success, and how he actually isn’t Jewish.
Today’s episode is sponsored by BattlefrogSeries. Check them out now to see all the cities they will be hitting in 2015. Use code BATTLEORM for race entry discounts.
Show Notes
All Things Ben Greenfield
The Four Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss
1000 True Fans by Kevin Kelly
Episode 104 - On today's show, you'll get a taste of what it was like to be at the Obstacle Racing World Championships that took place in Oregonia, Ohio last weekend.
We start Friday night as you'll hear brief chats with Dutch OCR blogger Dirk Schrama, and Mr. On My Way To Sparta, Jeff Cain.
After a quick check-in Saturday morning with Amelia Boone before the race starts, we catch the top 4 elite men as they finished followed by the first 3 elite women.
Today's episode is sponsored by Battlefrog Series. Miami Battlefrog is happening in a couple of weeks and the 2015 calendar has several dates already. Use code "BattleORM" for discounts.
We have Lots of bitchin photos here.
Show Notes
Dirk Schrama - Obstakels.com (Google will translate for you, if you let it).
Jeff Cain - Obstacle Racer's Prayer
Amelia Boone - Profile on SBNation
Jon Albon- http://www.jonathanalbon.com/
Ryan Atkins- http://ryanatkinsdietrecipebook.blogspot.com/
Hobie Call - http://www.hobiecall.com/
Cimmie Wignell - Video of Cimmie winning Toughest.
Siri Englund -Profile interview from Dirt In Your Skirt
Cassidy Watton - Athlinks profile
Episode 103 - In today’s episode, we spoke to Kimber Mattox and Renee Baillie, two women who drove down from the runner’s haven of Bend, Oregon to crush the recent Warrior Dash World Championship. Listen in to find out how Renee almost didn’t show up at all, and how both of them had very different predictions about the outcome. You will also hear the exciting news that they have now caught the OCR bug.
Show Notes: Learn more about Kimber Mattox here. Learn more about Renee Baillie here Click here to see MudRun Guide's coverage of the women's Warrior Dash Championship Race. (Also to see what I was talking about at 6:35 of the podcast)
Episode 102 - Today’s episode is a conversation with Adrian Bijanada, the man who created The Obstacle Racing World Championships. What started as a vision is now fast becoming a reality in Ohio next weekend. Adrian answers questions about every question we threw at him including qualifications, prize money, course markings, penalties, future race sites and much much more.
Enjoy.
Episode 101- In today’s episode, we welcome back Joe Desena to the program.
Joe just had an incredible weekend so we are excited to rush this episode up and get it to you right away.
First he completed the Spartan Ohio race from a wheelchair. He was challenged by Michael Mills, Nubs from More Heart Than Scars, and some others to complete a Spartan race from a completely different perspective.
Joe talks about the incredible experience he had doing this and the decision it led him to regarding future Adaptive Athletes heats at Spartan Race.
Shortly after this race, Joe drove about 400 miles to do a 50k race with his 8 year old son Jack, which we also discussed.
We then talk a little about the upcoming Spartan Cruise.
Episode 100-Vermont Beast 2014
At the end of July of 2012, Matt B. left a weekend trip from Pittsfield, Vermont with the idea that talking to people in the obstacle racing world would make for a cool podcast.
27 months and 99 episodes later, we find ourselves back in Vermont, in nearby Killington, for the 2014 Spartan Beast Championship Race.
On today’s show you will hear from Deanna Blegg, Junyong Pak, Jonathan Albon, Ryan Atkins, Cody Moat, Hunter McIntyre, Chad Trammell, Isaiah Vidal, Claude Godbout, Corinna Coffin, James Appleton, Matt Novakovich, Orla Walsh, Jackie Rust, Knut Hohler, Lindsay Webster, Morgan McKay, April Dee and Rose Wetzel.
It has truly been a pleasure, here is to the next 100.
Today’s episode is sponsored by MudGear
Episode 99 - In today's episode, we bring you awesome interviews from the Amesbury, MA Spartan Race which took place on August 9th of this year.
We interviewed top male and female finishers including Cody Moat, Isaiah Vidal, Glenn Racz, Junyong Pak, April Dee, TyAnn Clark, and Corinna Coffin. They gave us their thoughts shortly after finishing the race (before the TV cameras got to them)
We also spoke to few special guests: A kick-ass mother daughter duo known as Sue-Nami and TNT, Heather Run To Inspira who runs races with a lot more than just a bib number, and Paul Jones, one of the admins for the New England Spahtens.
Last we checked in with Mike Morris from Spartan. As always gives us some great insight into what goes on behind the scenes at Spartan.
Today's episode is sponsored by Men's Health Urbanathlon.
Episode 98-Yassine Diboun is an ultrarunner who likes to poop in the woods. He also has put up some great race performances including a 10th place at Western States. Matt B. sat down with Yassine when he was in Portland earlier this Summer. They enjoyed a run, several meals, and this great conversation.
Josue Stephens runs Fuego Y Agua events, which are extreme endurance races that take place all over the globe. In this episode, Josue talks about what happened with The Celts over in The U.K. and some of what racers can expect in the upcoming Hunter Gatherer events in Texas.
Today's episode is sponsored by Men's Health Urbanathlon.
Yassine's ultra results can be found here.
Fuego Y Agua events website.
Episode 97 - Mark Webb has done several Death Races and has a few skulls. He has also done almost 50 GORUCK Challenges, Lights, and Heavies (including the first GORUCK Selection). A few days ago he was in a motorcycle accident that left him without part of his left leg. Ever the positive dude, he is already looking forward to the races and events he can do and the people he can have an effect on.
Joshua Gustin Grant is an obstacle racer and Death Racer. He also recently won an arm wrestling national championship, left AND right handed. Matt sat down with Joshua with the intention of discussing the finer points of arm wrestling. It turned out to be a conversation about so much more, including, health and diet “myths", yoga, and God.
Today’s show is sponsored by Men’s Health Urbanathlon.
Episode 96 - Val Smith and "Crazy" Pete Coleman trained very hard leading up to the 2014 Summer Death Race. This resulted in both of them finishing and getting skulls. Matt B. sat down with them for some dinner conversation a few weeks after the event.
Topics include some insight into the shitshow that was Saturday night, what they did over at Peter Borden’s on Sunday, how deep they had to deep to finish and if they ever thought the race would end.
There is also some never heard before bonus footage from the crew that saved Matt B. and Flo from their adventure we learned about in the last episode.
Today’s episode is sponsored by MudGear.
Episode 95 - When runner after runner cramped and/or dropped from last year’s Vermont Beast Championship race, Will Swope found himself all the way up in 5th place. One mental lapse later, he found himself DQd from the race. We caught up with him after his 2nd place finish at this year’s Vegas BADASS Dash to find out what happened.
Flo Barnes is a superior athlete who came in 2nd at the Winter Death Race back in January. So why did she spend around 24 hours with Matt B. at June's Summer Death Race? Listen in to find out how one wrong turn, led to more wrong turns, and an experience neither of them will ever forget.
Today’s episode is sponsored by Mudgear.
Episode 94 - Two years ago, Matt was openly challenge/threatened to do a GORUCK Challenge by a podcast listener while interviewing Cadre Devin. In today’s episode, we go back and recapture that moment. Fast forward 24 months and Matt finally completed GRC 1092 on July 4th of this year in Atlanta, GA. Listen in as Matt and Doug discuss encouraging strangers to work like a team, keeping participants from quitting, "embracing the zero", and how Doug brings his brand of specialness to each GORUCK.
Bonus: Making her 2nd appearance on the show today is special guest Emma Davis.
Today’s episode is sponsored by Men’s Health Urbanathlon.
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Episode 93 - At approximately hour 48 of this Summer’s Death Race, two busses rolled into Pittsfield. One was a large, luxury, white tour bus and one was a standard yellow school bus.
Racers had to choose which bus to get on for what they were told would be a 16 hour journey.
Many lessons were learned about these choices as the race went on and long after.
Today's episode is sponsored by Mudgear.
Episode 92 - In today’s show-ORM brings you more obstacle goodness than you can shake a spear at. We’ve got:
Paddy McGarry from Tough Mudder telling us about new obstacles and Mudder Legion.
Adam Ruppel from Mud Hero talking about what they do well and how to get the most mud possible at an ocr event.
Don Mann, Hobie Call, Garfield Griffiths, and Alec Blenis from the most recent BattleFrog event
AND
Orla “The Vermonster” Walsh discussing her plan to take over the OCR podium from the current champions.
Today's episode is sponsored by Men's Health Urbanathlon.
Episode 91 - We've got several interviews from the 2014 Death Race on tap for you in the next few episodes. We start it off with today's subject, Andy Weinberg.
In the middle of this year's Summer Death Race, Matt B. sat down for a long interview with Andy. For those that don't know, Andy, along with Joe Desena, helped create the Death Race, which eventually led to the creation of Spartan Race.
Andy talks about how it all began and what caused him to move to Pittsfield, VT. We talk some about the magic of the people, and the town behind The Death Race. He also regales us with a few stories of race shenanigans that involve Joe Desena and others.
Today's episode is sponsored by Men's Health Urbanathlon. Use code ORM to receive 20% of your entry. Register now at MHURB.com
Episode 90 - On today’s episode, we visit Warrior Dash Georgia 2014 and have some cool chats. We start by talking to the people who finished the course the fastest, Yuri Force, Shenoa Creer, and Ashley Martin. Next up is “Blind Pete”, a visually impaired man who completes obstacle races. Last, we spend a few minutes with Red Frog Events Mischief Manager, Katelyn Boyle about this year’s Georgia course.
The 2nd half of the show is an interview with Mark Silvers from Endeavor Team Challenge. They have a 30 hour, 40 plus mile, endurance event that we know you are going to want to check out.
Today’s episode is sponsored by Men’s Health Urbanathlon. Use the code ORM to receive 20% off your entry. Register NOW atMHURB.com
Episode 89- Happy Father's Day Everyone. Listen in as Matt talks to Robb McCoy of the F.I.T. Challenge. Robb is one of the good guys producing quality homegrown obstacle races. Find out how he works with other local RDs to be successful and help grow a great local scene in New England. (You may also hear River, the youngest member of the Davis clan, in the background as Matt was on daddy duty during this interview)
In addition, we speak with Rose Wetzel. This interview was recorded at the USOCR conference in Atlanta back in April. Rose has stormed the scene winning several Spartan Races in recent months. In this chat, we get to know a lot about Rose and learn some of her thoughts on the current state of the industry.
Today’s episode is sponsored by Race The Reaper. Every year, at least half of their obstacle designs are different. Reaper faithfuls are always wondering what’ s next. Train Hard and Prove It July 19th, 2014!
Episode 88 - In today's episode, Matt B. talks to Jeff Suffolk, Co-Founder of Human Movement Management. We initially met Jeff last year when HMM took over for Run For Your Lives which went under mid-season.
Matt had the opportunity to visit HMM Headquarters in Louisville, Colorado and see how they operate for a day or so.
Matt and Jeff discuss the following:
Is the current beer mile record on YouTube legit and beatable?
Is soccer more interesting than American football?
What does the future hold for ocr/fun events or what Jeff calls "Active Entertainment"?
What in the hell is the event Human Movement planning for August of 2015?
(Hint: It involves tree houses)
Today's episode is sponsored by Mud Hero. Check out the mud run rated tops in Canada the last two years.
Episode 87-In today's episode, we catch up with Anthony Matesi. Anthony was once a dude like you or me, now he works for Spartan leading their 12 hour Hurricane Heats amongst other duties. Let's find out how he got there and what he has in store for those that attempt the HH.
The next conversation is with Julie Johnston of Las Vegas' Camp Rhino. Find out how this one of a kind entrepreneur had fun with bootcamp and obstacles before they were cool. In the process, another amazing OCR community was born in a city known for anything but fitness.
Today's episode is sponsored by Race The Reaper.
First up is a brief interview with Billy Findeiss and Noah Galloway from our visit to Alabama. Billy is one of the Race Directors for the St. Clair Scramble. Noah Galloway is very good at being Noah Galloway.
St. Clair Scramble Flyer
Next up, we talk to Blas Elias. Blas was in the hair-metal band Slaughter, and now performs in the Las Vegas Blue Man Group. He found obstacle racing recently so we tracked him down and hooked him up with some OCR peeps to run with. We talk about how a dude who likes to run and eat healthy survived the insane lifestyle that was the Metal 80s.
Blas (Far Right) with Blue Man and Tiffanie and Matt Novakovich
Today's episode is sponsored by Race The Reaper.
Episode 85 - A few weeks ago, ORM gave you a recap from the USOCR Conference that took place in Atlanta in April.
On this week's podcast episode we bring you several interviews that took place during that conference.
You will hear from the following:
- Shelly Bramblett - The former CFO at Ironman who currently works for Human Movement Management
- Grant Reeves- CEO of BADASS Dash and Dockdogs
- Athletes Hunter McIntyre and Hobie Call
- Paul Jones from New England Spahtens
- Sam Mansfield and Mark Ballas from USOCR
This episode will answer several questions you have had about what USOCR is and isn't.
It also may leave you asking a few more.
Today's episode is sponsored by Xtreme Ranger.
Episode 84 - Starting off, Matt interviews 3 podium finishers from the recent BADASS Dash in Georgia. First up, Devin Caster and Andrew Grizzle who finished 2nd and 3rd. We got their feelings on the course shortly afterwards. Matt then talked to Yuri Force, who has been tearing up all of his local OCRs for a few years. The week after this interview, he would finish 2nd at the Saturday Carolina Spartan Sprint.
Then, Kaitlin Stein does her first interview for the podcast with Margaret Schlachter. Margaret has been on the show numerous times, and we were excited to have her back to talk about her new book.
Today's episode is sponsored by The X-Rated Run
Episode 83-Today, you will hear an interview with Todd Sedlak. Todd has a few Death Race skulls and has helped countless others earn theirs. He is also one of a growing group of people who have turned themselves from obstacle/adventure enthusiasts to obstacle race employee. In this interview, we learn a little about what makes him tick and what led him to the world of OCR.
We also hear from several top finishers from this past weekend’s Carolina Spartan Sprint. On the women’s side, they are Amelia Boone, Brittany Duckworth, Juliana Sproles, Melanie Jones, and Val Smith. On the men’s side, we talk with Matt Novakovich, Elliott Megquier, Dennis Welch, and David Magida. This interview contains smack talk which may be offensive to sensitive listeners.
Today’s episode is sponsored by Mud Hero. Check out the mud run rated tops in Canada the last two years.
In today’s episode we talk to Don Mann from Battlefrog Race Series. They are the newest kids on the block in OCR and are coming on strong. We will find out about Don’s special relationship with Joe Desena, and everything else that Battlefrog has prepared for the OCR scene.
Tom McCormack is the Director of Product Management of Spartan Race. To us, he will always be Tommy Mac. He's been around since the early days of Spartan and clues us in to a lot of what goes on behind the scenes. He has always been open and approachable. His goal is to always find out what Spartan can do better, and it’s why we have wanted to sit down with him for some time.
Today's episode is sponsored by Mud Hero. Check out the mud run rated tops in Canada the last two years.
Episode 81 - Today’s episode includes interviews with some of the podium finishers from the Georgia Spartan Race.
You will hear from Alec Blenis, Elliott Megquier, David Magida, Sarah Pozdol, Valerie Smith, Amanda Ricciardi, Kristine Iotte, and TyAnn Clark.
We wrap up the episode with an interview Mike Morris, Vice President of Production at Spartan Race, about all those obstacle specs you’ve been dying to know.
We are sponsored today by Xtreme Ranger. Check them out on May 17, 2014 in Dahlonega, Georgia
Episode 80 - Today’s episode features an interview with Hannah Thompson of the Cupid Undies Run. You will learn why Matt B dediced to run his underwear (or did he), and the great cause they are up to over at CUR.
Also, we have a nice chat with Dr. Eric Richards and Andrew Griffin of The Garage Games/Firebreather Challenge. You will hear what has worked and not worked for them about putting on obstacle races, and where they are going
with crossfit competitions, OCR, and adventure racing. (endurance OCR).
This episode is sponsored by BADASS Dash. Back again with more cities and more obstacles in 2014.
Episode 79 - The episode kicks off talking to Race Director Brian Sharenow of The Bad Ass Dash. They are an obstacle racing series which not only survived last year but thrived and added some new elements for 2014.
Then we look at the long awaited first race of Extreme Nation. The $40,000 cash purse attracted some of the best OCR athletes in the country. You will hear many on site interviews including Ella Kocuiba, Alec Blenis, David Magida, Hunter McIntyre, Janice Marie Ferguson, Hobie Call and more. After that you will hear what happened in the days that followed as we talk to Hobie again as well as Randy Yoho to discuss the changes and future of Extreme Nation.
Episode 78 - Matt B. went to California last week to take on the Temecula Spartan Sprint. He got a chance to meet lots of great west coast folks while visiting, which inspired this episode. You will hear the meeting of the podcast minds, as he sits down with Laurie Hale of the Getting Dirty Podcast. He also plays an interview with Ernesto Gonzales. Ernesto took on the 5 Race Rodina Challenge with some interesting results.
Today's episode is sponsored by Goliathon.com. It's not a race, it's a mission.
Episode 77-Michael Mills lost the use of his legs in 1993. We met him a year ago when we helped put a group together to help him climb Stone Mountain.
Later in 2013, he went on to be the first paralyzed athlete to complete the Georgia Spartan Sprint and the Carolina Spartan Beast. He also participated in the 2013 Peak Races Summer Death Race.
His stories have been featured in blogs posts and Facebook and have been an inspiration to many.
We finally got a chance to sit down for an interview with him to learn about his past, present, and future.
Enjoy.
Episode 76 - The first episode of 2014 is the last episode on the 2013 World's Toughest Mudder.
Matt had phone conversations with Male winner Ryan Atkins and 2nd place female Maggi Thorne. We get their thoughts a few days after the event was over and they had some time to reflect on their accomplishments.
This episode is sponsored by Kimbia Racing.
Episode 75- You may want to listen to Parts I and II before proceeding.
Part 3 picks up where we left off, early Sunday Morning, November 17th in Englishtown, NJ.
We talk to the following people at or near the end of the race.
Team 3 AM Waterfalls
Megan Jaswell
Junyong Pak
Deanna Blegg
Ryan Atkins
Amy Pajcic
A few days later, we checked in via phone with Deanna, The guys from 3AM, and Pak to see how they felt after the race.
This means there will still be a Part IV to get more post race reactions.
Today's episode is sponsored by Extreme Nation.
Episode 74-We pick up on the World’s Toughest Mudder on Saturday morning November 16th prior to the start of the race. This episode will take us through to about 5am on Sunday the 17th. You will hear from some of the folks from the previous episode plus: Nele Schulze Laurence Borst Team Sons of Poseiden Team Four Horsemen Todd Sedlak Team Shark School Amelia Boone And some volunteers and staff from TMHQ.
Episode 73-Today's interviews start on Friday November 15, 2013 as we meet some of the participants from this year's World's Toughest Mudder.
In this episode, you will hear from the following:
| Dustin Partridge | | Morgan Mckay | | Nolan Kombal | | Bryce Wilk | | Team Boston Strongmen | | Nick Conklin | | Junyong Pak | | Maggi Thorne | | Olof Dallner | | Ken Jacobus | | Team Rogue Miami | | Gus Bisbal | | Patrick Slevin |
In later episodes, we will check back in with some of these people and meet some new ones as well.
Let's dig in shall we?
Episode 72 Fred Smith joins Matt for a chat about their get together a few weekends ago. The Smithfest Events crew brought Matt up to Boston to experience Panic In The Dark and a sneak peak into their mayhem behind the scenes. Listen in to learn about how Panic went and how Matt and Fred bonded for life at 4:00am.
The 2nd interview in today's episode is with Jon Watson of JWatsonTV. Jon is the only guy we know that actually gets paid to run around with his GoPro. Jeff Marier (ORM's videographer) and Matt got to catch up with Jon at the Hit and Run 5K obstacle race in Conyers Georgia.
Today's episode is brought to you by Pretty Muddy. They have remaining events this year in Orlando and Tampa. Check them out at prettymuddywomensrun.com.
Episode 71-Yesterday, Run For Your Lives cancelled all future events including one this weekend. This morning Ruckus Events cancelled their Boston event which was also scheduled for this weekend. Just when we were all wondering when will the madness stop? When many were thinking "Will I ever be able to register for a race put on by anyone but the Big 3 and feel confident the race will happen?"
Jeff Suffolk from Human Movement Management contacted Obstacle Racing Media and said "No Mas".
Human Movement already produces a a bevvy of successful races such as The Color Run, Dirty Girl Mud Run, 5k Foam Fest and many more. Today he and Matt talked about where his company came from, where the industry is going, and why he wants to give customers a great experience even if he has to lose some money on the front end to do so.
We were thrilled to be the ones to break the great news this morning, and we are thrilled to bring you this interview in it's entirety.
Episode 70-In this week’s episode Matt first talks to Tanner Bell of Ragnar Events. If you have thought about doing a Ragnar Relay, this will be a great listen. This is a cool dude who puts on great events for runners nationwide.
Also, Jonathan Nolan from CornFed Spartans came back on the show to talk about just what happened on Day 4 of what was a 3 day Summer Death Race. He also talks about the difference between the Joe Desena/Andy Weinberg insanity of a Death Race and the Joe and Nicole Decker insanity of an Ultimate Suck.
Episode 69-In today's show, we revisit a couple of events from previous episodes.
Sam Abbitt is the founder and CEO of Savage Race. We first met him back on Episode 7 in July of 2012. Since then, Savage has put on many successful races in several markets. We catch up with Sam to find out what they are doing right and what is next.
Next we catch up with Hunter Brucks, the new "man with the plan" over at Extreme Nation. EN has resurfaced and their first event is scheduled near Tampa, Florida in February of 2014.
Hunter tells me they still plan on having large payouts ($40k) at each race. Also, Hobie Call and his vision of a spectator friendly "coliseum" style course are still part of the plan. Listen in to find out what's going to be different this time around and how they plan to make it a success.
Remember, you can still donate to our Indiegogo campaign to get greatly discounted race entries, swag, and have your favorite athlete followed at World's Toughest Mudder.
Today's episode is sponsored by Pretty Muddy and by Ruckus Obstacle Race.
Episode 68- In this episode, you will hear from several elite racers shortly after they crossed the finish line at the hardest obstacle race any of them have done up to this point.
Listen in as these racers share their triumphs, lessons, and disappointments.
There are interviews with the following: Men: Hobie Call -1st, Matt Murphy- 2nd James Appleton-7th, Alec Blenis-14th , Matt Novakovich-18th Women: Amelia Boone -1st, Claude Godbout -3rd
Complete results from that race can be found here.
Today’s Episode is brought to you by Panic In The Dark-The Original Nightmare Obstacle Run.
Episode 67-In part one of our coverage of this year's Spartan World Championship, Matt B. talks to several racers the night before the Vermont Beast Championship Race. There was $15,000 in first place prize money on the line along with thousands more for podium and top ten finishes. It was great to talk to these guys the night before the race to see how they were feeling. First up is a nice chat with David Magida and Matt Murphy who duke it out verbally the night before they were to duke it out on the course. Next up is Spartan Pro Team member Alec Blenis. Matt talked to him about how he plans to avenge his dissapointing DNF from being part of the Lost Tribe in 2012. Last on the agenda for this episode is James Appleton. James is an englishman who has won Tough Guy UK 3 times and has come over to the US to test himself against the best of the best. I ended up learning a a bunch about Tough Guy and about James.
Today’s episode is sponsored by Mud Mingle.
Mud Mingle is a 18+, full-on, fun, crazy, don’t take it to seriously, very messy, and slightly silly, mud/obstacle run with both 5k and 10k options.
Episode 66-This week Matt talks with Cristina Devito of Mudderella and Paul Jones of the New England Sphatens.
Cristina Devito used to be the Chief Strategy Officer at Tough Mudder. She tells us all about how she launched Mudderella and how they plan to take over the women’s mud run world. They have 20 races in the USA, 3 in the UK and 4 in Australia planned for 2014. Also, It turns out guys can run too. Learn how they can sign up and the other reasons Mudderealla believes they have created the best women's event out there.
Next up is Paul Jones of The New England Spahtens. Paul was at the one of the first Spartan races all the way back in 2010. Find out how that led to him to the center of a Facebook group that has 1,200 members and growing. Matt asks how everyone in a group that size functions well and gets along (or do they). Also, he asks if will they ever change the name since the Spahtens participate in and review every other mud run and obstacle race out there.
Today’s episode is sponsored by Mud Mingle.
Episode 65-Matt talks with Kelly Perez and finds out everything you always wanted to know about The X-Rated Run, but were afraid to ask.
Then, Matt talks to Jeff Rondina and learns just how he pulled of running 5 different races in a 13-hour period.
Last we hear a quick chat with Nic Zahasky, elite racer and founder of Barrel Aid. Barrel Aid directly helps children in Haiti by providing shoees and water filtration.
Episode 64. In this episode, Matt talks to several athletes from the 8.24.13 Spartan in Virginia. With 8000 feet of elevation change over 8 miles, everyone said it was harder terrain that last year's Vermont Beast. You will hear from the following: Matt Novakovich-the Alaskan that showed up to his first ever Spartan, did zero burpees, and beat Hobie by 5 minutes. Trish Blackwell-The woman who Matt challenged to finish top ten in her first Spartan and she promptly took 2nd on Sunday. Elise Fugowski-The 24 year old who won Saturday's race in just her 3rd Spartan ever. Brian Hoover, a 42 year old from Utah, taking his 3rd Sunday podium of the year. Hobie Call-The most recognizable man at any Spartan Race talks about not being the poster boy anymore.
Episode 63-Joe Desena was on CNBC this morning, you can watch the clip here. I was under the impression that it would be an intelligent conversation about OCR, the growth of the sport, and/or sponsorship dollars. It was not. This gave me a great excuse to call Joe and talk about anything that changed since we last spoke about the big Vermont race. I also wanted to see how he thought the CNBC piece went. Please listen very close to the end of the first segment with Joe for some sage advice.
I was already planning to air interviews which had taken place just days after the Death Race ended. So, lucky you, you get a double dose of Joe Desena on today's podcast.
You will also hear from Junyong Pak. Pak is best known for being the 2X World's Toughest Mudder. He is also a previous Death Race finisher. It came as a surprise to many when he quit this year's Death Race about 12 hours before it ended. I ask him what happened and if he ever plans on doing the DR again.
Today's episode is brought to you by Man Games. Their amazing first event takes place Sept 6 and 7th.
Episode 62-Inspired by the demise of Hero Rush and the outcries on facebook that followed, I begin this episode talking about what a scam is or isn't.
I then play an interview with Randy Yolo of Mud Endeavor. Randy puts on small, local, high quality, obstacle races with great success. We talk about how simple doesn't mean easy in OCR and how you can build a strong following by doing a few things really well.
Next up is Josue Stevens, the man behind Hunter Gatherer. Josue's FuegoYAgua Survival Run put the OCR/Adventure/Ultra world on it's ear last February with tasks that included carrying chickens, climbing trees, and running around with eggs on people's foreheads. Find out what it's going to take to be a finisher this time around. He also gives a sneak peak about the NEXT Survival Run, which he is alreday planning.
Today's episode is brought to you by Pretty Muddy and by Bone Frog Challege.
Episode 61-The interviews in this episode kick off with a short call I had with Joe DeSena. He talks about the recent "Spartan Rash" that occured at the recent Spartan Race in Illinois. He also talks about a TV show in the works for NBC. I then, sort of, beg for a job.
Next, I speak with 3 2013 Summer Death Race finishers. Amelia Boone, Olof Dallner, and Pete Coleman. These 3 all got skulls which means they did everything (or almost everything) asked and outlasted everyone else over the course of 3 days. I wanted to know how this DR compared to previous ones, and find out what it takes to actually finish one of these things.
(Episode 60) I met Jason Pittman earlier this year through a mutual friend, and we decided to go for an early morning run.
I was surprised to discover that Jason had spent the last 15 years working in the Atlanta rock and hip-hop scene. He produced, managed and booked everyone imaginable.
His list of heavy hitters includes: Lil John, Bone Crusher, Ying Yang Twins, Too $hort, and David Banner.
Find out all of the ways that Jason stayed in the mix.
Also hear about his big break in 2007, producing the Shop Boyz mega hit "Party Like A Rockstar".
I learned a lot about the music business, and I was reminded what it was like to wait in line at the store for a new record.
Tune in for what is one of the most interesting interviews I've done to date.
Today's episode is sponsored by Ruckus. Use Code ORM15 for $15 any location.
In today's episode (Episode 59), we interview folks from 3 very different events.
UQuest is part scavenger hunt, part scavenger hunt, part unknown. Matt spoke with Anthony Murph, founder, and Steph Dennis, event director in their Atlanta office.
Alex ThunderDart Martin, in his first assignment as West Coast Ops, interviews some people behind Alpha Warrior. He sat down with David Nolan and Joe and Mike Timmons, the 3 men behind the concept of this obstacle only event. He also spent a few minutes with two members of the Alpha Warrior Elite Team Kacy Catanzaro and Brent Steffenson. These two have both been featured on American Ninja Warrior recently and are great ambassadors for the event.
Last, we bring you the interview Matt did with Rob Butler from Shale Hill Adventure which is a permanent course which puts on races and is also one of a kind training center. Matt did the course with the NE Spahtens while up in Vermont for Death Race weekend and spoke with Rob shortly after doing the course.
Today's Episode is sponsored by Pretty Muddy. A female only obstacle course coming to Chicago, Atlanta, Richmond, Tampa, Miami, and Central Ohio in 2013. Pretty Awesome. Pretty Fun. Pretty Mun.
Part Two picks up on Friday evening June 21. We begin with Andy Weinberg speaking to the familes and crew members shortly after the athletes were sent off to build the "Stairway to Heaven". As we continue on, we give you a sneak peek inside the mind of Joe Desena as we followed him around as much as possible. You'll hear how he deals with the racers as they decide to quit, keep going, or in one case, beg to be DQ'd.
We also catch some various racers thoughts and feelings throughout the next 48-72 hours. We end with two finishers, Erica Matta and Andrew Hostetler. This duo sums up their experience and the DR experience as a whole rather well.
Today's episode is sponsored by Superhero Scramble. This awesome race has 3 more races to go this year including the marathon distance SuperVillian to take place in Illinois on August 24th.
Housekeeping note: We now have a new permanent home for the podcast on iTunes.
You probably have not heard of Mandy Baskin. At first glance, she is just an average 38 year old woman who happens to run a hot-air balloon company. Look closer and you will find an athletic champion. She was the 3rd place woman at least year's World's Toughest Mudder completing an impressive 6 laps. She was the only woman to do that other than Amelia Boone, and Deanna Blegg. Then in March of this year, she won the very muddy, very wet Sunday race at the Carolina Spartan Sprint.
Our 2nd interview is with Cory Mulcock and Jacob Munns of Man Games. What the heck is Man Games?! I was dying to find out as much as you were. Check out their website and listen in to find out how men AND women are going to be blown away by this insane weekend of fun and competition.
In this long awaited episode we take you to Pittsfield Vermont for Part One of the 2013 Summer Death Race.
We begin our journey on Thursday June 20th and talk to some racers as they enjoy their "last meal" before the big event. This leads us to Friday morning's registration, the first tasks, veteran shenanigans, and some other fun interviews all recorded live from Pittsfield.
Like the World's Toughest Mudder and Fuego y Agua episodes that precededed it, we hope the voices and sounds that you hear bring you the experience as if you were there. For those that were, we hope it can bring you back.
Today's episode is brought to you by Man Games. A one day obstacle competition like nothing you have ever seen.
PS I also spend a few minutes at the beginning of the episode bringing you up to speed with what has been going on with myself, and ORM.
I met Ernest Miller through a mutual OCR friend. As I have gotten to know Ernest, I have been fascinated at how quiet, cool, and humble this dude is. Quite the opposite of his character "The Cat" that he portrayed as a professional wrestler for many years. Back in his WCW and WWE days, he was a heel (bad guy) that people loved to hate.
We sat down and talked about wrestling, acting, OCR, and how being a nice guy has helped him finish first.
Click here to hear the full version of The Cat's wrestling entrance theme.
PS I know many of you have been patiently waiting all of the Death Race interviews, be patient as I will get those episodes up as soon as I can.
I was very skeptical about The O-Run Team Challenge. Del Boykin told me what almost every race director tells me. That his race is going to kick my butt and will exhaust me. I was pleasantly surprised when 3 friends and I took on the event recently here in Georgia. The obstacles were as heavy/difficult/challenging as any I have come across. (yes, including a Spartan). Listen in as I talk to Del about his race and how he can replicate this awesome event in other places.
Recently, Tough Mudder decided to open up The World's Toughest Mudder to all participants. They also announced more prize money, special awards, and support crews. You will hear from Nolan Kombol, Head of Course Design at TM as he answers the questions all of you want to know. I also thought it would be a good excuse to catch up with Amelia Boone. I had not spoken with Amelia in a few months and I thought I would catch up with how her year is going and learn her thoughts on this year's WTM changes.
...all that and a very special OCR athlete that has never given an interview anywhere before.
Elliot Megquier is known for one thing. Making the podium (usually first) at Sunday Spartan Races. Wait, two things. He is also known for getting lost a lot. Make that three things, he also talks a lot of smack before, during, and after his races.
The Rising Tribe is the first OCR where you actually race with your family (as opposed to the children running the kids race later in the day). Listen in to hear how Gary Xavier and his team plan to bring this whole new approach to obstacle racing and mud runs.
Enjoy.
If you have not heard by now. Hobie Call lost for the first time in any obstacle race less than half marathon distance. He was beaten by Hunter "The Sheriff" McIntyre at the Superhero Scramble Intimidator in Clermont, Florida on Saturday. With less than a mile to go, he was actually in 5th place before turning it on to finish 2nd.
In today's episode, you will hear interviews with Hobie, Hunter, and David Magida. David placed 4th less than 30 seconds behind Hobie. They will all talk about how important swimming was at this race and how that race affected the future of OCR.
I will then play my interview with Rachel Moraes. She is a mom, an english teacher, and part time college student. She runs marathons, OCRs, and ultras. We crossed paths online one day and I was excited to speak with her. This interview took place a few months ago, so I am glad to finally bring it to you.
Having already endured 48 hours of torture known as The Death Race, you think being told that you were disqualified would stop two people from going forward.
Anthony Matesi and Morgan Mckay did what very few could. They kept going even when there was "no hope"
We will chat with them about what brought them individually to the Death Race and how they perservered together.
*Originally brodcast on July 2, 2012
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On today’s episode I have two great interviews.
One is with the first female OCR director that I have heard of, Nicole Farber. She is bringing her new race to the northeast and is off to some great beginnings. Find all about R3OPS and their special cause.
Next up is Rob with The Great Bull Run. Lots has been said, pro and con, before TGBR has even had their first event. I ask the event director all the questions you are wondering. Are the bulls hurt? Can I die? What were you thinking?
In today's episode, we start by talking about the Triple Race Challenge that I did over the weekend. I successfully completed 3 races in one day and am challenging others to top this feat. Listen in to hear the official announcement on how you can win a free entry to a future OCR event of your choice by doing so. I will also talk about two of the three races that I did. Savage Race and The Electric Run were both awesome events, for completely different reasons. Hear me tell you why.
I will then play my interview with Chef Richard Blais. For those that don't know him, Chef Blais won Top Chef All Stars and has begun building a small empire which includes 4 restaraunts in Atlanta alone, a new book "Try This At Home", and tv appearances it seems almost daily. It turns out he is a runner which gave me a great reason to sit down and talk with him. We talk about running, food, Top Chef, and some of his future plans. I then attempt to convince him to attempt an obstacle race in the near future.
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Another podcast episode chock full of obstacle goodness.
First, I talk a little about the need for some rule tightening over at Spartan.
Then, we have two great interviews for you I have done in recent weeks.
Brad Kloha is going to run 100 races (mostly obstacle) in 52 weeks starting June 15th. He is on a mission to stop Alzheimer's. Listen in to learn what inspired this cool adventure and how he plans on getting it done.
The other interview is with Tory Fitzgerald of Out-Fit Challenge. The world's first LGBT obstacle race. OCR is already the most fun you can have your clothes (mostly) on. Imagine all that mud and fun with the added the flair of the gay community, hellloooo!
| I have been telling you about Hard Charge and their big plans for televised races which are set to air June 22nd. Listen in to hear the grand design from their CEO, and the brains behind the Heartland Poker Tour, Greg Lang. Also, listen in to an interview with Justin HK Willett. He was at Tough Mudder WV 9 days ago when a man drowned. He was also at TM Ohio this past Saturday. He is going to let us know if there were any differences in the safety and general mood at the Tough Mudder that took place this weekend. |
For the 2nd week in a row, there was tragedy around a racing event. Two weeks ago it was the Boston Marathon, and this past weekend it was Tough Mudder in West Viriginia. Avi Sengupta, a 28 year old Maryland resident, died after being submerged underwater for an extended period of time at the "Walk the Plank" obstacle. Matt and Obstacle Racing Magazine are in the middle of interviewing several witnesses and investigating this fully. In the meantime, here is a brief phone call with one of Avi's friends who was on site at Tough Mudder last Saturday.
Cole Lindbergh worked at an amusement park called Worlds of Fun for 14 years. His story was documented on an episode of This American Life. I decided he might be someone who would love to run an obstacle race, so I met him in Wichita to run a new obstacle race called Hard Charge. Listen to find out what Cole has been up to since leaving Worlds of Fun and if he found a new love in obstacle racing.