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 Pau...
Aug 13, 2015•49 min
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...
Aug 06, 2015•1 hr 7 min
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...
Jul 31, 2015•53 min
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 si...
Jul 23, 2015•29 min
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 dis...
Jul 14, 2015•33 min
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 qu...
Jul 03, 2015•15 min
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 McCaule...
Jun 30, 2015•37 min
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 suc...
Jun 12, 2015•51 min
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 d...
Jun 05, 2015•53 min
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 W...
May 29, 2015•50 min
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...
May 21, 2015•42 min
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 sponso...
May 14, 2015•1 hr 23 min
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 Ranki...
May 08, 2015•31 min
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...
Apr 30, 2015•27 min
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 holdi...
Apr 24, 2015•43 min
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. Today's episode is sponsored by Stunt Run . Use code ORM15 to save $15 at any location. Click here to listen or press the large red button below. You can also find this and all past episodes on iTunes and Stitcher. Show Notes: National Multiple Sclerosis Society...
Apr 17, 2015•21 min
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 ...
Apr 16, 2015•45 min
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: Pr...
Apr 01, 2015•47 min
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 ar...
Mar 26, 2015•45 min
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 ...
Mar 19, 2015•50 min
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 Mc...
Mar 11, 2015•44 min
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 Br...
Mar 05, 2015•54 min
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 ...
Feb 26, 2015•47 min
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 ...
Feb 20, 2015•44 min
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 nigh...
Feb 06, 2015•1 hr 10 min
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 dec...
Feb 04, 2015•36 min
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 ...
Jan 27, 2015•37 min
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 ...
Jan 14, 2015•54 min
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 ...
Jan 04, 2015•40 min
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 o...
Dec 24, 2014•39 min
