OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. This week we are joined by Arielle Fitzgerald - OCR Dream Team athlete, Ultrarunner, and holistic nutritionist. We figured that she is the perfect person to interview all about fueling for long OCR and running events - it's kind of her thing! A good fueling plan is a critical piece of race performance and is essential for race success. We learned a ton and...
May 08, 2022•57 min
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. As we are all well aware, there are LOTS of different ways to strength train. This week, we chat about the type of strength training that is particularly beneficial for PEOPLE WHO RUN - note that I didn’t say “runners”! OCR athletes - this absolutely applies to you as well:) We also dive into Unstoppable - Grit Coaching's new "Strength for Runners" app, cr...
Apr 22, 2022•52 min
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. Have you ever spent much of a Spartan race cursing the course designer and wondering how someone could create a race so……insane? Us too! This week, we are joined by the man responsible for many of the wild routes of Spartan races. Steve dives into lots of the behind-the-scenes of Spartan, how races come together, and his hot takes on the state of the sport...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 15 min
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. Kris Brown is a HOKA-sponsored ultrarunner based in Missoula, MT. While he specializes in hilly races in the 50k-100k range, he relentlessly competes in events of all distances, having finished top-ten at the 2018 Western States 100-miler just three weeks after running a sub-15 minute 5k on the track. Kris also "deep-dabbles" in obstacle racing and most re...
Mar 25, 2022•58 min
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. Until very recently, men and women trained similarly despite fairly substantial biological differences (hello, hormones!). In recent years, more conversations are happening to teach women to train with, rather than against, their physiology. This week we examine what is happening during your menstrual cycle and what can be tweaked in training to optimize p...
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 1 min
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. We are joined with Spartan's "Mind Doctor" Dr. Lara Pence. Lara is a licensed clinical psychologist whose clientele includes elite athletes and corporate executives. Lara is the Chief Wellness Specialist for Spartan and will be starring in the “No Retreat: Business Bootcamp” show with Joe Desena on CNBC next month. We chat with Lara about her practice and ...
Feb 25, 2022•1 hr
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. When it comes to peak performance, a little planning can go a long way! This week, we discuss important considerations when planning a rewarding racing season. Faye Jess Coaching Website Listen to this and all Nitty Gritty episodes here ....
Feb 11, 2022•55 min
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. Ryan Kent comes on to discuss his recent wins in Dekafit and Hyrox. Also, how he balances being an athlete with a full-time job and fatherhood. Plus some insight into his training. Faye Jess Coaching Website Listen to this and all Nitty Gritty episodes here ....
Jan 28, 2022•48 min
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. This week we are joined by Kirk DeWindt of The Running Public – an elite racer and coach. Kirk opens up about his journey with alcohol rehab, the effects alcohol has on performance, and what it’s like to go through addiction. Faye Jess Coaching Website Listen to this and all Nitty Gritty episodes here ....
Jan 14, 2022•1 hr
This week, we answer questions submitted by YOU, our listeners! We chat about everything from the importance of different workouts and footwear choices. Also, whether or not Jess will tackle another Spartan Race! Faye Jess Coaching Website Listen to this and all Nitty Gritty episodes here ....
Dec 31, 2021•1 hr 9 min
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. Relative Energy Deficiency In Sport (RED-S), or chronic under fuelling, can have very serious health and performance consequences. We are joined by Alex Coates, former elite ITU triathlete and current Ph.D. student in Exercise Physiology whose research focuses on what happens when we push too far, or when we recover insufficiently from training. Alex educa...
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr 7 min
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. This week, Ryan, Lindsay, and Faye talk about the race in Abu Dhabi that takes place in 4 short days! Faye Jess Coaching Website...
Nov 29, 2021•46 min
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. This week we are joined by Nell Rojas, the top American finisher at the Boston Marathon in a blazing 2:27! Nell has dabbled in OCR in the past, and strength work plays a huge role in her training for distance running events. She shares some incredible insights on mindset, training, and what it takes to be your best! Faye Coaching Website Listen to this and...
Nov 19, 2021•57 min
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. Everyone's heard of the big (and oddly intimidating) "Off Season", but what IS it? This week, we dive into why the Off Season is important, and how it can take your training to the next level. Faye Coaching Website...
Nov 05, 2021•53 min
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. Grip strength is absolutely essential for success in OCR. Where better to learn about grip training than the rock climbing community?! In this episode, Faye talks about how she trains her grip for OCR and we interview Kevin Line- seasoned climber and creator of Porta-Hang, an extremely innovative grip/strength training toy loved by the rock climbing commun...
Oct 22, 2021•1 hr 22 min
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. Podcast host and Olympic 5K runner Jess decided on a whim to throw herself into the NJ Tri-State Spartan Sprint. How hard could it be? Turns out....very hard. We'll dive into the Spartan Race through the eyes of a newcomer. Plus Jess shares what she will take forward in her coaching from this experience. Jess Faye Coaching Website...
Oct 08, 2021•54 min
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. Arielle Fitzgerald is an OCR Dream Team athlete a nd Guinness World Record holder for fastest 50km AND 100km on a treadmill. In addition, she is a holistic nutritionist with a whole lot of grit. On today's show she talks all about her mental game in grueling Spartan races, what drew her to OCR , how she trains, and how she fuels during competition. Jess Fa...
Sep 24, 2021•59 min
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. Heart rate has never been more accessible - it's on our our watches, strava records, gym equipment - you name it! It's common to train using heart rate zones, but what do they mean, and how should they really be used? What else is heart rate useful for? We get into it on this week's episode! Jess Faye Coaching Website...
Sep 10, 2021•1 hr 8 min
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. This year's Spartan World Championships is on the sand dunes of Abu Dhabi. Running in the sand is different than the road or trail, and there are ways to alter your training to best prepare for the sand slog. Faye Stenning shares her training ideas on how to tackle sand running and prep for Spartan Worlds, including her own training plans. Jess Faye Coachi...
Aug 27, 2021•51 min
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. Emma Cook-Clarke is new to the OCR scene but no stranger to running, strength, mountains, and adventure. This sure sounds like a good fit! Emma tells us about her journey through sport and how she balances OCR training with her job as a firefighter and her passion for all outdoor pursuits. Emma also talks about being part of the OCR Dream Team and the comm...
Aug 13, 2021•1 hr 2 min
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. It's HAWT out there! This week we dive into why training and racing in the heat is so dang hard and how to respect and acclimatize to sweltering conditions. Jess Faye Coaching Website...
Jul 30, 2021•1 hr 1 min
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. This week we are joined by VeeJay Jones, one of the youngest and brightest stars in OCR today. VeeJay talks about his training and racing goals, and shares a lot of insight on his progression from teenage athlete to pro. We loved this discussion - VeeJay speaks with athletic maturity far beyond his years and has an extremely grounded, long-term approach to...
Jul 16, 2021•50 min
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. The age old debate - Should you run before or after strength training? The answer, as always, is "it depends". This week we dive in to the interference effect between cardio and strength training - aka "Concurrent Training" - and tell you everything you need to know about how to best structure your training week. Jess Faye Coaching Website Yoast SEO Premiu...
Jul 02, 2021•43 min
There is a lot about Colleen that is incredibly relatable - she works a busy job, she loves running and takes her training seriously, and she's getting older by the day - aren't we all?! Colleen is one of the top Master's marathoner's in the USA with a blazing PB of 2:51 at age 48. Colleen shares her experience of tackling sport in her 40s with a strong message that getting older doesn’t necessarily equate to “being” old. Jess Faye Coaching Website Click here for Nitty Gritty Training Podcast Fe...
Jun 18, 2021•51 min
Two new running/fitness hybrid competitions are sweeping the nation and attracting runners, Crossfitters, and OCR Addicts alike. This week, Faye Stenning shares the Nitty Gritty on the DekaFit and Hyrox events including what's involved and how to train for them. Spoiler alert: as always, it's all about the running! 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 stre...
Jun 04, 2021•52 min
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. Rebecca Hammond lays down the hammer on what she’s learned from OCR, Covid, med school, and more. This episode is a must-listen full of really great insight from a very high performer. Jess Faye Coaching Website Click here for Nitty Gritty Training Podcast Feed....
May 28, 2021•50 min
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. This week we dive into common causes of knee pain and injuries, some of the most common ailments that plague runners. We are also joined by Mike Geldart of GRD Biomechanics to chat about knee injury rehab and the Ascent brace - a new and innovative exoskeleton designed to treat knee pain. There's a reason Lindsay Webster chose Grit Coaching for her strengt...
May 21, 2021•1 hr
This week we deep dive into an athlete’s most essential piece of gear- footwear! Learn all about different types of footwear , what to look for when buying shoes, the best footwear for OCR races, and the new super shoes hitting the market! 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! Jess Faye Coaching Website Click here for Nitty Gritty Trai...
May 14, 2021•1 hr 7 min
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. In today's episode: Cool down properly to heat up your next performance. The activities you do post-race can have a huge impact on your next race, whether it’s weeks, days, or hours away. Learn our best tips on how to recover to show up strong on your next start line! In the coming weeks, they will be providing tons of valuable information on running, stre...
May 07, 2021•40 min
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. In today's episode, Faye and Jessica talk to Lindsay Webster. They speak with the many time OCR Champ about her training philosophy. Also, How Covid changed her planning and mindset. Plus, how she has fun and does well year after year. In the coming weeks, they will be providing tons of valuable information on running, strength training, OCR and more. Jess...
Apr 30, 2021•57 min
