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.   Spartan Race discount - 30 percent off all 2023/2024 Spartan Races using code ORM2023.   Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels   ORM YouTube Channel    Support Us On Patreon   You can listen to the podcast here or the link below.

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 <a href="https://starvationxtri.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Starvation Tri</a>. We also talk with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cameronjames_rkz/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Cameron James</a>, who has been messing around with OCR for a few years and scored an <a href="https://ultimatedirection.com/athletes/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ultimate Direction sponsorship</a>. Spartan Race discount - 30 percent off all 2023/2024 Spartan Races using code ORM2023. Intro  Music – <a href="http://paulbielatowicz.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Paul B.</a> Outro Music – <a href="https://www.brianrevelsmusic.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Revels</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/Obstacleracingmedia/videos" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ORM YouTube Channel </a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Support Us On Patreon</a> You can listen to the <a href="https://pod.link/675746526" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">podcast here</a> or the link below.

Kris Rugloski/Cameron James

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.   Please support our sponsors:   BoneFrog Challenge - Their first race back is coming up in September.   Rugged Maniac has 25+ obstacles per every 5K course! You can save with code ORM23.       Spartan Race discount - 30 percent off all 2023/2024 Spartan Races using code ORM2023.I   Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels   ORM YouTube Channel    Support Us On Patreon   You can listen to the podcast here or the link below.

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 <a href="https://pod.link/1679430725" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Chillin with Ice</a>. Please support our sponsors: <a href="https://bonefrogchallenge.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">BoneFrog Challenge</a> - Their first race back is coming up in September. <a href="https://ruggedmaniac.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rugged Maniac</a> has 25+ obstacles per every 5K course! You can save with code ORM23. Spartan Race discount - 30 percent off all 2023/2024 Spartan Races using code ORM2023.I Intro  Music – <a href="http://paulbielatowicz.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Paul B.</a> Outro Music – <a href="https://www.brianrevelsmusic.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Revels</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/Obstacleracingmedia/videos" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ORM YouTube Channel </a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Support Us On Patreon</a> You can listen to the <a href="https://pod.link/675746526" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">podcast here</a> or the link below.

American Gladiator - Ice

OCR Weekly Show this week is with TM Colorado Infinity winners Cali Schweikhart and DJ Fox, along with ORM's own Ian Floyd.   Spartan Race discount - 30 percent off all 2023/2024 Spartan Races using code ORM2023.   The podcast can be heard using the link below or you can listen to the podcast here.   Could you support us on Patreon? All other ORM Links.   Intro and Outro Music by Eric Leland

OCR Weekly Show this week is with TM Colorado Infinity winners <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cschweik/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Cali Schweikhart</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dee_jay_fox/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">DJ Fox</a>, along with ORM's own <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ian__floyd/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ian Floyd</a>. Spartan Race discount - 30 percent off all 2023/2024 Spartan Races using code ORM2023. The podcast can be heard using the link below or you can listen to the <a href="https://pod.link/675746526" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">podcast here.</a> Could you <a href="https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">support us on Patreon?</a> All other <a href="https://linktr.ee/obstacleracingmedia" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ORM Links</a>. Intro and Outro Music by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/ericleland" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Leland</a>

Tough Mudder Infinity - Colorado

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.   Spartan Race discount - 30 percent off all 2023/2024 Spartan Races using code ORM2023.   You can listen to the podcast here.   Could you support us on Patreon? All other ORM Links.   Intro and Outro Music by Eric Leland

OCR Weekly Show goes all in for the Spartan Race Palmerton 3K race with three men who were there. 3rd place <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lionswill_coaching/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Manu Dufaux</a>, D1 Athlete <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jakemartinez__/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jake Martinez</a>, and our social media man for the weekend, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattkempfit/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Matt Kemp</a>. Spartan Race discount - 30 percent off all 2023/2024 Spartan Races using code ORM2023. You can listen to the <a href="https://pod.link/675746526" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">podcast here.</a> Could you <a href="https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">support us on Patreon?</a> All other <a href="https://linktr.ee/obstacleracingmedia" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ORM Links</a>. Intro and Outro Music by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/ericleland" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Leland</a>

Barbed Wire Or Nah?

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. Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels ORM YouTube Channel  Support Us On Patreon You can listen to the podcast here.

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 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stuntgaby/?hl=en" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">on Instagram</a>. Travis and Sigrid <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/travisandsigrid" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">on Youtube.</a> Intro  Music – <a href="http://paulbielatowicz.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Paul B.</a> Outro Music – <a href="https://www.brianrevelsmusic.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Revels</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/Obstacleracingmedia/videos" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ORM YouTube Channel </a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Support Us On Patreon</a> You can listen to the <a href="https://pod.link/675746526" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">podcast here.</a>

Stunt Gaby Plus Travis and Sigrid The Cat

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.   The podcast can be heard using the link below or you can listen to the podcast here.   Could you support us on Patreon? All other ORM Links.   Intro and Outro Music by Eric Leland

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. The podcast can be heard using the link below or you can listen to the <a href="https://pod.link/675746526" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">podcast here.</a> Could you <a href="https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">support us on Patreon?</a> All other <a href="https://linktr.ee/obstacleracingmedia" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ORM Links</a>. Intro and Outro Music by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/ericleland" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Leland</a>

Spartan 50K Ultra Championship Announcement

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.   Could you support us on Patreon? All other ORM Links.   Intro and Outro Music by Eric Leland You can listen to the podcast here.

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. Could you <a href="https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">support us on Patreon?</a> All other <a href="https://linktr.ee/obstacleracingmedia" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ORM Links</a>. Intro and Outro Music by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/ericleland" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Leland</a> You can listen to the <a href="https://pod.link/675746526" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">podcast here.</a>

OCR Weekly Show - June 26, 2023

David Hellard

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.   Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels   ORM YouTube Channel    Support Us On Patreon   You can listen to the podcast here.

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 <a href="https://davidhellard.run/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website.</a> Intro  Music – <a href="http://paulbielatowicz.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Paul B.</a> Outro Music – <a href="https://www.brianrevelsmusic.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Revels</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/Obstacleracingmedia/videos" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ORM YouTube Channel </a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Support Us On Patreon</a> You can listen to the <a href="https://pod.link/675746526" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">podcast here.</a>

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.   You can listen to the podcast here.   Could you support us on Patreon? All other ORM Links.   Intro and Outro Music by Eric Leland.

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dustinneedham_/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dustin Needham</a> talks about Broken Arrow and the hundred or so Spartan Races he has done. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aimskoh/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aimee Kohler</a> talks about her double podium weekend at Spartan Tri-State, being a Trail RD for Spartan, and her race company, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therunningkind_/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Running Kind</a>. Today's show is sponsored by <a href="https://bonefrogchallenge.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">BONEFROG</a> and <a href="https://citychallengerace.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">City Challenge Race</a>. You can listen to the <a href="https://pod.link/675746526" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">podcast here.</a> Could you <a href="https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">support us on Patreon?</a> All other <a href="https://linktr.ee/obstacleracingmedia" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ORM Links</a>. Intro and Outro Music by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/ericleland" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Leland</a>.

OCR Weekly Show - June 19, 2023

Jesse de Heer won the 3K race and Stijn Lagrand 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.   Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels   ORM YouTube Channel    Support Us On Patreon   You can listen to the podcast here.

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessedeheer/?hl=en" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jesse de Heer</a> won the 3K race and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stijnemite/?hl=en" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Stijn Lagrand</a> won the 15K race at last weekend's <a href="https://ocreuropeanchampionships.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">OCR European Championship</a> 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 <a href="https://www.raceentry.com/driven-team-challenge/race-information" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Driven Team Challenge</a>. The original 4 person team race is back in Dahlonega, Georgia. <a href="http://www.organifi.com/orm" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Organifi</a> – We’ve got our own landing page where you can get 20 percent off ALL their amazing superfoods. <a href="https://www.organifishop.com/pages/orm" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Go to organifi.com/ORM</a> and see some of our favorite products. <a href="https://ruggedmaniac.com/events/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rugged Maniac </a>– Rugged has 20 plus events you can sign up for right now nationwide. Use code ORM23 for $5 off all races. Intro  Music – <a href="http://paulbielatowicz.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Paul B.</a> Outro Music – <a href="https://www.brianrevelsmusic.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Revels</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/Obstacleracingmedia/videos" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ORM YouTube Channel </a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Support Us On Patreon</a> You can listen to the <a href="https://pod.link/675746526" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">podcast here.</a>

OCR Euro Championships with The Euro Champions

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.

Matt, loving the content lately!!! Keep up the great work!!!

Amazing content lately!!!

Great year guys! Keep up the great work and hope to catch up with you guys at some races this year.

Love the show!

Obstacle Racing Media Podcast

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 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

Spartan Beast Vermont Championships 2014

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

<a href="https://www.humann.com/products/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">HumanN</a> (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 <a href="https://www.runragnar.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">runragnar.com</a> Enter code ORM18ALL for $60 OFF any 2018 Ragnar Relay Show Notes: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqW3iWt8G_I" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Law of Diminishing Returns</a>

Ryan and Lindsay get VO2 Max Tests.

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.

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.

The 2 Ryans - In 3D

Ryan Atkins

Ryan Woods

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.

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: <a href="https://www.wetsuitwearhouse.com/PROD/XV832WB.html#.XCFvk89KjVo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Wetsuit Wearhouse - Use ORM15Off for 15% off everything in the online store.</a>

A Very Ryans Christmas (Ryan Atkins and Ryan Woods IV)

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.

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.   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/coach_kempson/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ryan Kempson</a>/<a href="https://www.instagram.com/fergy_run_wild/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Mike Ferguson</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/austinazar/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Austin Azar</a> <a href="https://www.inquisitr.com/3488747/kirk-dewindt-tweets-photo-of-man-dodging-a-bullet-after-carly-waddell-is-shown-getting-engaged-to-evan-bass/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Kirk DeWindt</a>/<a href="https://www.instagram.com/trailmasterhammond/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Steve Hammond</a>/<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rjwoodsy/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ryan Woods</a>/<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/nickeldm/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Nicole Mericle</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashmillost22" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ashley Heller</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/reakolbl/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rea Kolbl</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christian.warrior14/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Alyssa Hawley</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yancyculp/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Yancy Culp</a>/<a href="https://www.instagram.com/aaronnewell93/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Aaron Newell</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jonalbon/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jon Albon</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ryanatkinsdiet/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ryan Atkins</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lindsaydawnwebster/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Lindsay Webster</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/becchamm/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Becca Hammond</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/overcomeandrun/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Heather Bode</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/teachisabeast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Hamrick</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/callhobie/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Hobie Call</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/huntthesheriff/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Hunter McIntyre</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jpeuk_ocr/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Josh Peukert</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ocr_hosek/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ian Hoses</a> Todays Podcast is sponsored by: <a href="https://www.wetsuitwearhouse.com/SEARCH.html#/?_=1&amp;page=1&amp;filter.sports_combined=Tough%20Mudder" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Wetsuit Wearhouse</a> – Save 15% using coupon code ORM15 on all purchases.

Spartan Race - Lake Tahoe - World Championships 2018

29029 Everesting

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

Brakken Kraker and Ryan Woods come on the program to discuss: <ul> <li>The legacy of Reebok Shoes.</li> <li>Brakken's CitiField Stadium barn burner.</li> <li>College running careers.</li> <li>Who's the real OCR "World Champion"?</li> <li>Where's McCauley.</li> <li>So much more.</li> </ul> Todays Podcast is sponsored by: <a href="http://www.ruggedmaniac.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Rugged Maniac</a> –  Use Code ORM10 for 10 percent off all 2018 races! Show Notes: <a href="http://marathonchiropractic.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Marathon Chiropractic</a> <a href="https://leaderboardfit.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">LeaderBoard Fit</a>

KrakerWoods

Nicole Mericle

Spartan World Champion and Trifecta World Champion Nicole Mericle and Spartan North American Champion Ryan Woods discuss contract negotiations with Spartan Brass. Show Notes Listen to Joe Desena’s take here. OCR Discord Chat Support Us On Patreon

Spartan World Champion and Trifecta World Champion Nicole Mericle and Spartan North American Champion Ryan Woods discuss contract negotiations with Spartan Brass. Show Notes <a href="http://obstacleracingmedia.com/podcast/joe-desena-on-spartan-pro-athlete-contracts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to Joe Desena’s take here.</a> <a href="http://bit.ly/ocrchat" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">OCR Discord Chat</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Support Us On Patreon</a>

Ryan Woods and Nicole Mericle On Spartan Pro Athlete Contracts

How To Qualify For Tahoe Spartan Race 2019

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

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

2018 World's Toughest Mudder Part 2 - "40 is the new 50" 

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

Women's final heat coverage from TMX Miami. In race action courtesy of Facebook Live/Tough Mudder. Followed by Tough Mudder X Interviews with <ul> <li>4th place Sarah Harrison</li> <li>2nd place Orla Walsh</li> <li>3rd place Cassidy Watton</li> <li>5th place Cassandra Ohman</li> </ul> Todays Podcast is sponsored by: <a href="https://www.orangemud.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Orange Mud</a> - Innovative products that work just as well for the elite runner as the person at the back of the pack! Show Notes: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ToughMudderLive/videos/10156273778372790/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Facebook Live Show</a>

Miami TMX Part II

Jack Bauer

Lillie Elkin

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 Lillie on IG OCR Discord Chat Support Us On Patreon

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. <a href="https://www.yancycamp.com/trivia-question/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Picks Contest Week 1 Results</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lillieelkin_spartanocr/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Lillie on IG</a> <a href="http://bit.ly/ocrchat" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">OCR Discord Chat</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Support Us On Patreon</a>

Spartan Jacksonville Wrap-Up with Jack Bauer and Lillie Elkin

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

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

2018 Worlds Toughest Mudder

Obstacle Discourse

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 Show Notes: Support Us On Patreon Join the Discord Davis and Chace theme music composed by Charmian Lee! 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: Tough Mudder gone soft? New OCRWC, Hyrox, and more Show Notes: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Support Us On Patreon</a> <a href="http://bit.ly/ocrchat" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Join the Discord</a> Davis and Chace theme music composed by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/charmian_lee/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Charmian Lee</a>! Listen using the player below or the iTunes/Stitcher links at the top of this page.

Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chace - Probably The Toughest Day Of Your Life?

Mudder X

*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.

*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 <a href="http://obstacleracingmedia.com/podcast/tough-mudder-x-2018-part-one/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Part One</a>. We spoke with even more athletes for Semi Final and Final rounds of 2018 Tough Mudder X.   <a href="http://grantmccartney.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Grant McCartney</a> <a href="https://www.americanninjawarriornation.com/2017/3/13/14912634/neil-craver-crazy-three-seasons-on-american-ninja-warrior" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Neil "Crazy" Craver</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dylanmiraglia/?hl=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dylan Miraglia</a> <a href="https://games.crossfit.com/athlete/34796/open" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Scott Panchik</a> <a href="https://www.mensjournal.com/adventure/how-obstacle-course-speed-demon-hunter-mcintyre-gets-and-stays-jacked-possible/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Hunter McIntyre</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/orlawalsh16/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Orla Walsh</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rockymountainkempson/?hl=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Matt Kempson</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kimberleemidori/?hl=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Kimberlee Dekrey</a> <a href="https://games.crossfit.com/athlete/158264" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Patrick Vellner</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lauren_e_weeks/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Lauren Weeks</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cscoffin13/?hl=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Corinna Coffin</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emmaharry57/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Emma Chapman</a>   Then we hop on a call with <a href="http://www.yancycamp.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Yancy Culp</a> to get his take and wrap it all up. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: <a href="https://www.wetsuitwearhouse.com/SEARCH.html#/?_=1&amp;page=1&amp;filter.sports_combined=Tough%20Mudder" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Wetsuit Wearhouse</a> – Save 15% using coupon code ORM15 on all purchases.

Tough Mudder X 2018 Part Two

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

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: <a href="https://ruggedmaniac.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">2019 Rugged Maniac - New obstacles, and new tech tee finisher shirts!</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Support us on Patreon</a> Show Notes: <a href="https://www.yancycamp.com/spartan-race-rankings/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The new Spartan Race Rankings site</a>

Jack Bauer – Spartan Race Statistics Mania

Hunter McIntyre

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: Tough Mudder T Minus 30 Program Show Notes: Support Us On Patreon

Hunter McIntyre is back on the show to talk about his new fitness workout plan: Tough Mudder T-Minus 30. We will also discuss: <ul> <li>What 10-year-old Hunter was up to.</li> <li>The new batch of athletes he's surrounding himself with, in Colorado.</li> <li>What it's going to take to #GetHunterToTheGames.</li> <li>Special appearance by Matt Kempson.</li> <li>So much more.</li> </ul> Todays Podcast is sponsored by: <a href="https://shop.openfit.com/pages/t-minus-30?ICID=editorial_homepage_program_tm" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Tough Mudder T Minus 30 Program</a> Show Notes: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Support Us On Patreon</a>

Hunter McIntyre - T Minus 30

Alex Hutchinson

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! Show Notes: ORM 29029 Everesting Podcast Episode Support Us On Patreon Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance Sweat Science

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: <a href="https://savagerace.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Savage Race</a>:  New obstacles, new locations, new syndicate medal in 2019! Show Notes: <a href="http://obstacleracingmedia.com/podcast/29029-everesting/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ORM 29029 Everesting Podcast Episode</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Support Us On Patreon</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2GEuhkL" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance</a> <a href="https://sweatscience.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sweat Science</a>

Training Myths and Endurance Secrets with Alex Hutchinson

Armen Hammer

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 Support Us On Patreon

The man, the myth, the mullet, Armen Hammer, comes back on the show to discuss: <ul> <li>How he got Hunter McIntyre to the Games</li> <li>His take on Brent Fikowski's take on Hunter</li> <li>What the F is Crossfit/Greg Glassman up to.</li> <li>How is Gregg Glassman like/unlike Desena </li> <li>So much more.</li> </ul> Todays Podcast is sponsored by: <a href="https://ruggedmaniac.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2019 Rugged Maniac - New obstacles, and new tech tee finisher shirts!</a> Show Notes: <a href="https://www.menshealth.com/health/a23663806/greg-glassman-crossfit-health/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Glassman's new healthcare initiatives</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/armenhammertv/videos/299797020944547/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Armen and Glassman on Grandma's couch/loveseat</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxahHpSkNr8" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Hunter McIntyre vs. Brent Fikowski</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Support Us On Patreon</a>

Armen Hammer May 2019

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. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: VJ Shoes! You can check out the Irock3, The XTRM, or The MaXx! These shoes are sweeping the OCR world. ORM30 for that fat discount. Show Notes: Support Us On Patreon

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 <a href="https://fastestknowntime.com/fkt/ryan-atkins-adirondack-46-high-peaks-ny-2019-07-29" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Atkins' recent FKT</a>. We then dove into "social media heroes", upcoming races at NorAM, WV, Tahoe, and much other fun things as we tend to do. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: <a href="https://vjshoesusa.com/pages/orm" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">VJ Shoes!</a> You can check out the Irock3, The XTRM, or The MaXx! These shoes are sweeping the OCR world. ORM30 for that fat discount. Show Notes: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Support Us On Patreon</a>

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