On this Episode, Rocky Cianfrocca recaps the Spartan Race Cincinnati Ultra, where he placed First overall! This was Rocky’s first time getting an overall win at a race! We also talk about how he got into OCR, and a little history on the other Ultras he has ran! If you like Spartan Ultras, or ran Cincinnati this past weekend, you will enjoy this one! Show sponsorhttps://www.monkeegrip.com/ Join the OCR Discord https://discord.gg/6a9BVxMu https://ocrdirectory.com/a-little-mountain-in-cincy-enters-...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 45 min
On this Episode, we recap the “Black Mountain Monster Ultra” with Brian Beal and Michael Roberson . Brian and, Michael’s wife Mary, were 1st and 2nd Overall! We also recap the “Spartan Montana Ultra” with Tim Mazur. Due to weather they had to make the race into a 4 lap Ultra instead of the traditional 2 laps. It was interesting to hear his take on the event. We also act like idiots in our typical 8th grade fashion! Show sponsor https://www.monkeegrip.com/ Join the OCR Discord channel https://dis...
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr 36 min
On this Episode, Jeff Harmon tells us about being an Adaptive Athlete, and how he found OCR . He, also, is planning a trip to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro next year with a crew of friends, and teammates from More Heart Than Scars. He also started a non profit called “My Impossible” to help succeed in this endeavor.MY IMPOSSIBLEhttps://myimpossible.org/ OCR DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/gjjH83xe
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 7 min
On this episode, Eric Langdon and Neil Murphy recap the Spartan New Jersey Ultra . This year was one of the harder years for this race, despite that Neil and Eric both made it on the podium for their Age Group. Oh, and of course we talk about the Killington Ultra, as well, since Neil has never missed a year there. Check out the OCR Discord if you haven’t already! https://discord.gg/ocr
May 14, 2024•1 hr 39 min
On this Episode, Brian , Michael and I recap the Fayetteville Ultra! We go over the lows and highs of each of our races. What worked, what didn’t, and what we would’ve done different-maybe; OF COURSE, we go off topic….some.
May 08, 2024•2 hr 6 min
On this Episode, we talk about all things Spartan Ultra, especially Fayetteville Ultra that is coming up this weekend! We go over the map- venue specifically, and what to expect this year! We talk about the Spartan Ultra distance in general, like how to prepare as a Beginner , fueling , pacing, transition area , drop bin strategy, and other tips on planning. Of course we totally go off the rails in normal dumb fashion also!
May 01, 2024•1 hr 33 min
On this Episode, race recaps with Brian Beal , Michael Roberson, and Jimmy Morris . We recap Brian’s “Georgia Death Race” attempt , Michael’s “Savage” and “Charlotte Spartan” Race. Also, a 5k that both Jimmy and Michael did together! Fun episode with lots of 8th grade level foul language and name calling!
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 42 min
On this Episode, Sarah Tucker tells us about finding OCR in 2021 , and finding out really fast she was good at it! She recently placed 3rd at Savage Georgia , and 3rd in Spartan Atlanta Super. We, also, talk about some of her plans for the rest of the year as well.
Apr 01, 2024•56 min
On this Episode, Lisa Gonzales and Garret Hartman are back on the show to tell us about their experience at the Spartan Winter 24 hour Hurricane Heat. This Hurricane Heat was at the same time as the Winter Death Race this year. We hear about their highs and lows, and the aftermath, the event took on them.
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 29 min
On this Episode, Spartan Atlanta Trifecta Weekend recap with yours truly, Brian Beal, and Michael Roberson. We talk all about the weekend in Atlanta! Brian places first over all in all three competitive races ! I placed 3rd in my AG, and we all got a cool Spartan Trifecta Weekend Fidget Spinner Medal!!
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 44 min
On this Episode, Brian Beal , Michael Roberson, and I recap the Jacksonville Spartan Race from this past weekend. We discuss the new competitive wave format, the different venue this year, the difficulty people were having with Zigzag wall, and Brian’s First place finish on Saturday.
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 30 min
On this Episode, Chad Conley, Founder of the “50 for the Fallen”organization, is putting on an endurance event with Spartan Race at the Tampa Bay Stadion venue May the 17th. The event is called the “No Ma’am 50”, and it starts at 6 am Friday; you do 50 burpees , run one mile for 50 rounds with a 24 hr time limit. Event can be done Solo , 2 person and 5 person teams. Finishers receive Stadion race pass and entry into the 2025 “Death Race”. Awards will be given to top Finishers, as well. Chad tell...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 5 min
On this Episode, Jamy Walker tells us about being 1 of 3 Finishers at the “Spartan Winter Death Race”, that took place at Pittsfield Vermont. He tells us about breaking the ice on a frozen over pond, and doing water submerging before registration even begun! Lots of other crazy tasks we talk about, as well, on this 48 hr event.
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 4 min
On this Episode, Michael Roberson and I question Brian Beal on how his weekend went at “The Conquer“- last man standing event . The Conquer event is 3.4 miles , 1000 feet of elevation every hr until 1 person is left, with a climb of 605 stairs at the end of each loop. Race takes place at Amicalola Falls State Park in Georgia, which is at the approach trail of the Appalachian. We also talk about some other Ultras Brian has done recently, as well.
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 6 min
On this Episode, Eric Langdon talks about doing the “Killington Sprint” as his first Spartan race. Then after losing 40 lbs , he comes back to Killington and does his first Spartan Ultra, and two weeks later does the New Jersey Ultra! It was a good story and episode - if you’re thinking about doing an Ultra!
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 11 min
On this Episode, Jessica Wong tells us about doing her first Spartan Ultra at Newberry S.C., where she placed 1st in her age group. Before that, we talk about her placing 3rd in Savage Race Pro Wave, and going to Belgium for the World Obstacle OCR Championship
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 39 min
On this Episode, Nick Klingensmith talks to us about being a 4x cancer survivor, recovering alcoholic, and a type 1 diabetic. He tells us about his OCR journey, and what it’s like racing with Diabetes. Nick has written a book called “ Through the Fire”, and is beginning to do motivational speaking, as well. Which you can find at Stridemotivation.com
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 11 min
On this Episode, Stephanie Bland tells us about finding Ultra running, and what made her decide to do “World’s Toughest Mudder” this year! Stephanie goes over the whole race with us -pacing, fueling, and pit strategies. She placed 3rd place after getting 85 miles, but records over 100+ miles with the added penalty loops. Stephanie had an amazing mindset for this race, and expressed how much fun she had!
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr 6 min
On this Episode, Elle Jones tells us about her adventure of completing the “Moab 240” on her first attempt! The “Moab 240” is a 240+ mile race with 31,000 feet of elevation. Not only did she finish the race, she was 3rd place female and 15th overall. The race has a 116 hr limit. Elle finished just over 88.5 hrs . She had an awesome story to tell!
Nov 03, 2023•1 hr 34 min
On this Episode, Taylor Cedeno tells us about her weekend at OCRWC. The race being at elevation caused her asthma to flare up, making it difficult to breathe during the 3k . She placed 3rd place in her age group in the 15k on Saturday, after she got her asthma under control. We also talk about past Savage and Spartan races as well!
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 6 min
On this Episode, Jason Barnes tells us about working for Spartan Race as a Race Director. Jason has been working for Spartan since 2015, he has worked a lot of different venues. We talk about the different duties involved with being a Race Director, and a lot of the venues he has worked in the past, and some he has coming up! Jason always puts on a great race, and will be doing the “Carolina Trifecta Weekend” next month!
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 35 min
On this Episode, Brakken Kraker from “The Running Public" answers questions about coaching - what to expect, and look for when seeking out a coach. We also talk about the Killington venue, and some training he programed for me before the Ultra. Good chat; glad to have him on the show.
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 23 min
On this Episode , Neil Murphy and I recap the Spartan Killington Ultra. We go over the whole race, the different experiences we had, and what we thought about it this year. We talk about strategies, training, nutrition and the mindset for this race, as well. It was an amazing race this weekend! If you did the race, or you’re thinking about it, check this Episode out!
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 31 min
On this Episode, Neil Murphy and I talk all things Killington Ultra! Neil has done every Spartan Ultra at Killington Vermont! We talk about pace strategy, fueling, and transition. We talk about the map, the climbs, the difference between last year’s map, and this year’s map. We talk about the bad weather that’s rolling in, and much more. If you are doing Killington this weekend, or you’re thinking about it in the future, you need to listen to this Episode!
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 13 min
On this Episode, Lisa Musacchio and I talk about her placing 1st place on her last 7 Spartan Races. We recap the West Virginia Beast from last weekend, and discuss preparations for the Killington Beast- less than 2 weeks away!
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 24 min
On this episode, Logan Broadbent- who placed First in West Virginia Beast this past weekend (that we talk about) , is also a Champion Boomerang thrower, and has been on “American Ninja Warrior” multiple times. Somehow he finds time to train for all these different sports, while traveling all around the globe to compete. We talk about the Spartan 3k series, and hear his thoughts about the new format. Fun Episode you don’t want to miss!
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr 35 min
On this Episode, Jack Bauer tells about how he found OCR . He was racing the Spartan 3k race series this year until an unfortunate injury . Now that he’s rehabbing, and back to running, he’s hoping to do “Deka Fit Championship” at the end of the year. Jack is the brains behind all of the Spartan Stats that are on the Yancy camp website. He even tells us about being on the “Broken Skull Ranch” tv show. This was a good episode to record; Jack had a lot of insight for the sport of OCR.
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 22 min
On this Episode, Dustin Rutter tells us about his OCR journey. He is so passionate about racing, he sleeps in his car at most races. He won his Age group in the Series in 2022, and now has some Elite podiums under his belt, too. We talk about some of those races including his 3rd place finish in the Asheville Spartan Sprint Sunday.
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 11 min
On this Episode, David Compton tells us about completing the Vol State 500k - 314 mile race/journey that took him just under 5days and 12hrs . David is a very accomplished ultra runner that has a bunch of “Last Man Standing” and 100 mile races under his belt . He also is co-founder and Race Director of East Coast Adventures. Great episode with great info about Ultra running!
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 36 min
On this Episode, George Ly and I talk about the 100 or so Spartan races he’s done- 6x trifecta and a couple of Ultras as well. He’s done these things while having Cerebral Palsy. When you listen to this interview you will find out, really fast, that it hasn’t held him back from anything he has wanted to accomplish. George has an amazing mindset, and an outlook for this sport that we all need to hear !
Jul 12, 2023•57 min
