On this Episode, John Dziadkowicz recaps the “Spartan Race Ohio Ultra”, and the “Spartan Race Cincinnati Ultra”. He placed 1st place Elite in Ohio, and 3rd in Elite at Cincinnati. We go over his training, and his strategy for completing both races. Show Sponsors https://lionheartsfitness.com/ https://www.monkeegrip.com/ Use my Simply Good Supplements ambassador code SCOTT20 for 20% off at https://simplygoodsupps.com?sca_ref=8783377.eziTXHiPA1kAJV4x...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 24 min
On this Episode, Michael Roberson and I talk to Brian Beal and Kenny West about the “Black Mountain Monster” race. “Black Mountain Monster” is a “Relentless Running Events” race, it’s a 3.25 mile loop that you repeat with 3 options -24hr 12hr or 6hr. Spoiler! Brian won it again this year! Show Sponsors https://lionheartsfitness.com/ https://www.monkeegrip.com/ Use my Simply Good Supplements ambassador code SCOTT20 for 20% off at https://simplygoodsupps.com?sca_ref=8783377.eziTXHiPA1kAJV4x...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 11 min
On this Episode , Cole DeRosa returns to recap the “Old Glory Ultra Relay”, that he, with the Team RWB, completed . Spoiler Alert- they set a new world record!! Show Sponsors https://lionheartsfitness.com/ https://www.monkeegrip.com/ Use my Simply Good Supplements ambassador code SCOTT20 for 20% off at https://simplygoodsupps.com?sca_ref=8783377.eziTXHiPA1kAJV4x...
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 28 min
On this Episode, Eric Langdon and Neil Murphy talk about Killington Ultra. With it being over 3 months out, we focus on the training aspect, and dive deep into different ways to train for the event. We talk about pre race preparation, as well. Time to get to work!! Killington info http://www.regimentrunning.com/ Show Sponsors https://lionheartsfitness.com/ https://www.monkeegrip.com/ Use my Simply Good Supplements ambassador code SCOTT20 for 20% off at https://simplygoodsupps.com?sca_ref=8783377...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 43 min
On this Episode, Michael Roberson opens up with the questions for Brian Beal , Nick West, and me . We recap the “Spartan Fayetteville” race weekend, talked about the good, and the bad. We had a lot of fun. ⛔️Warning explicit language⛔️
May 07, 2025•2 hr 9 min
On this Episode, “Atlanta Toughest 12 hr Race” recap, and Fayetteville Spartan pre race show. Brian Beal starts off the episode asking Michael Roberson, Cory Edwards, and me about how the “Atlanta 12 hr Toughest Mudder” race went. Afterwards, we talk about the upcoming “Spartan Fayetteville” N.C. Ultrafecta weekend race, and the “Spartan West Virginia” Trifecta championship race. Show Sponsors https://lionheartsfitness.com/ https://www.monkeegrip.com/
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 56 min
On this Episode, we recap the Spartan Charlotte Super & Sprint Race. Saturday was the Super, and Sunday was the 2nd National Series race for Age Group and Elite. We go over the race weekend, what went well, and what did not. We also go way off the rails on other topics, also. Brian tries to do the Intro which is very funny.Show sponsors https://lionheartsfitness.com/ https://www.monkeegrip.com/
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 40 min
On this Episode, Cole DeRosa tells us about his life in the Army, and his life after retirement. He tells us about the “Old Glory Ultra” relay that he is doing with Team Red White and Blue on May the 2nd. The mission is to set a world record for relaying a single American flag across the country, while raising $1 million for Veteran health and wellness. We get into all the details about the event! Of course we talk about the Spartan races that he has done through the years, as well.Team Red Whit...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 26 min
On this Episode, Brian Beal , Michael Roberson, and I recap Spartan “Atlanta Trifecta”weekend. We go over the race and course, talk about what we saw, and go over a few rules. Then, we talk about “Savage” races, and the Atlanta “Toughest Mudder “coming up. Oh, and Brian road rages a little towards the end! As always, explicit content on this Episode with us three. Show sponsors https://www.monkeegrip.com/ https://lionheartsfitness.com/
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 34 min
On this Episode, the Winner of the first “Spartan Elite National Series” race Adam Beach! We talk about his training, and his plans for the rest of the series. We talk about his background in sports, and doing the “Killington Beast” as his first Spartan race, ever. Show sponsors https://www.monkeegrip.com/ https://lionheartsfitness.com/
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 15 min
On this Episode, we recap Spartan race Jacksonville. Saturday was the Super, and Sunday was the Sprint “National Series” race. We talk about what went well and what didn’t! All in all it was a fun race weekend, and we’re looking forward to the next!! Show sponsors https://lionheartsfitness.com/ https://www.monkeegrip.com/
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 29 min
On this Episode, Mike Dedoes tells us about going to college, and working in a career that wasn’t satisfying enough. He took a risk and went into personal training, and has done well for himself. He found Spartan race and designed a workout program to train for races. He found the sport in 2019, and we discuss some of the races he has done too. Show sponsors https://lionheartsfitness.com/ https://www.monkeegrip.com/
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 21 min
On this Episode, we recap Brian Beal’s latest race “Run Bum Forgotten Florida 100” . We also talk about the Spartan Competitive category for 2025, and the news we heard from the “Spartan SoCal Trifecta Weekend”. Show sponsors https://www.monkeegrip.com/ https://lionheartsfitness.com/
Feb 05, 2025•2 hr
On this Episode, Brian Beal and I talk to Preston Hart. We discuss some of the races he did last year. He placed top 3 Overall at a couple of Spartan races while training to qualify for Boston Marathon. Preston and Brian tell us about their battle at the “West Virginia Beast” as well. Show sponsors https://www.monkeegrip.com/ https://lionheartsfitness.com/
Jan 04, 2025•1 hr 41 min
On this Episode, Brian Beal, Michael, Roberson, and I talk about Brian completing three 100 mile races in six weeks, one of those being “World’s Toughest Mudder” . We also discuss 2024 races- ones we liked and ones we didn’t like, what our plans will be for 2025. We also answered some more Listener questions.
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 22 min
On this Episode, Dan Yearick tells us about his battle with weight loss (weighing up to 525 pounds) . Dan had weight loss surgery done, and tells us the whole process- pre and post operation. His first Spartan race after surgery was NJ Beast, and that’s what got him addicted. https://www.monkeegrip.com/ https://lionheartsfitness.com/
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 20 min
On this Episode, “World’s Toughest Mudder” recap! Brian Beal gets 100 miles, Cory Edwards got 75 miles, I get 50 miles, and Michael Roberson gets 30 miles and kicked our asses in pool!! Warning Explicit content. https://lionheartsfitness.com/ https://www.monkeegrip.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoowqVewVxDmMCPRnwKPG976Yi0ozSGNRPjDBQOj5C8HujyNwA_o
Nov 13, 2024•2 hr 2 min
On this Episode, we recap Brian Beal’s “Rim to River” 100 miler, Michael Roberson’s “Sky to Summit” 50k, and discuss our plans for “World’s Toughest Mudder” this weekend. Show sponsors https://www.monkeegrip.com/ https://lionheartsfitness.com/
Nov 06, 2024•2 hr 2 min
On this Episode, Coach Luccketta, of “Lionhearts Fitness”, tells us a little about his OCR journey, and the “Lionhearts Fitness” origin . We also talk about “OCRWC”, and “The MidWest OCR” races he recently did. We learn about everything going on at Lionhearts and what to expect in the future.
Oct 19, 2024•1 hr 19 min
On this Episode, Michael Roberson, Brian Beal , and I discuss the Spartan race series, and the competitive changes for 2025. Then, we answered more Listener submitted questions- it goes way off the rails in hilarious , raunchy form. Not for young ears! You were warned! It’s mainly Michael’s fault. If you enjoyed this Episode, please send more questions!
Oct 03, 2024•2 hr 10 min
On this Episode, Jordan Hausladen tells us about running Spartan races, and how she decided to move into the competitive field. We talk about the Elite series races she did this year, including the Pan American Championship race in Seattle. We also talk about the new changes coming to Spartan for 2025.
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 41 min
On this Episode, Neil Murphy and Eric Langdon race recap the Spartan Killington Ultra! Both of them got a personal best for placement, and finish time! This year the race had 502 Starters and only 212 Finishers. We take a deep dive into what the race was all about. If you’re interested in doing Spartan Ultras this is a good Episode for you! http://www.regimentrunning.com/ Show sponsor https://www.monkeegrip.com/
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 52 min
OCRWC WEEKEND PASS PRIZE GIVEAWAY. QUESTION IN THIS EPISODE! On this episode, Spartan West Virginia Race Recap- Brian Beal, Michael Roberson and I recap the West Virginia Trifecta Weekend. Michael and I did all 3 races, and Brian did the Beast and Trail race on Sunday. We discussed Trifecta WC being here next year also. Show sponsor https://www.monkeegrip.com/
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 30 min
On this Episode, Alexandra Codispoti goes over the “Para/Adaptive Competitive” 3k Race that’s going to be at the USA OCR National Championship event. The event takes place in Dalton,GA at Rocky Face Ridge Rock park. Alexandra tells us about the 6 para competitive categories they will have, and the difference between them all. We also chat about some “World’s Toughest Mudder”, as well! USAOCR https://usaocr.org/ Phoenix race http://www.phoenixraceocr.com/ Show sponsor https://www.monkeegrip.com/...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 18 min
On this Episode, Killington Spartan Ultra pre race show! Neil Murphy, Eric Langdon , and I go down a rabbit hole about the race. Everything from training, fueling , drop bin, and strategy. Neil has done the race almost every year since it started, I’ve done it 5 times and Eric did it last year for the first time. So all three of us have a different point of view from our experiences with this race. Good episode for doing an ultra anywhere . http://www.regimentrunning.com/ Join the OCR discord ch...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 58 min
On this Episode, Marc Fucarile, Founder of the “M. A. R. C. Network”, tells us about surviving the Boston Marathon bombing incident- being within a few feet of the second bomb he lost his right leg above the knee , and his other leg was severely damaged . He was in the hospital for over 100 days, and was in and out for the next 3 years. Since then, he has finished 8 marathons hand cycling. He has become a Mentor, motivational speaker, and the Founder of the “reMARCable”nonprofit organization, to...
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 27 min
On this Episode , Laura and Kevin Tift tell us about the “ThunderDash 5K” , which is an OCR / Mudrun that they have put on for the past 10 years. The race is located in Texas, just a 30 min drive from San Antonio, that takes place on September 28th. The race has a lot of big obstacles , mud, and gnarly terrain. They also have a Fitness challenge 5k option, no mud , no obstacles just a 5k trail run with workout stations every half mile- includes a race T-shirt, free beer , and cool custom rock qu...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 25 min
On this Episode, Brian Beal , Michael Roberson and I recap the Spartan Asheville Race. We talk about the “West Virginia Trifecta Weekend”, and the 2025 Season Pass, too. As usual, we go off topic in our normal fashion. Join the OCR discord channel https://discord.gg/uT47XjyB Show sponsor https://www.monkeegrip.com/
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 42 min
On this Episode, Cassandra Gill tells us about being a D1 Runner in college, and transitioning to OCR right after! She just recently placed 5th at the Spartan Utah National Series, and 5th place at the Morzine France Spartan Ultra World Championship. We discuss her race at Morzine, all about her pacing , fueling, and overall experience! Join the OCR discord channel https://discord.gg/uT47XjyB Show sponsor https://www.monkeegrip.com/...
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 14 min
On this Episode, Brian Beal, Michael Roberson and I answer questions submitted to us by you the Listeners ! Some were good ,some were funny, and some went to some crazy stories! You will definitely get a laugh out of this Episode! Show sponsor https://www.monkeegrip.com/ OCR Discord channel https://discord.gg/Ay3WkjJC
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 52 min
