We spoke with Miko , Brad Heilwagen , Heather Bode , J.D. Allen , Christopher Brown Johnson , Hannah Carta , Melissa Sharkbait Dugan , James Burton , and Alex Floecker on Friday afternoon. We then chat at Monday brunch with Heather, JD, CBJ, and 3rd-place female Stephanie Bland. Sponsor Mention: We’re grateful to Resolute Coffee for sponsoring this episode and introducing their brand-new CRUSHIT Monthly Club ! Members are treated to a unique “Crush Shit Daily” mug and a selection of four five-ou...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 4 min
We present a five-episode series on how to best prepare for World’s Toughest Mudder. Chapter 5 - Final Preparations! Jason Rulo and Matt B. Davis are joined by WTM veterans Hannah Carta and Evan Perperis to discuss final preparations for this year's big event. We talk about temperatures, obstacles, terrain, and more. Additional Links: Jason’s Prep List Matt’s List. Great article on layering and more for World's Toughest Mudder . Intro Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels ORM YouTube Channe...
Oct 30, 2023•46 min
In this riveting episode, we welcome Carlos, an aficionado in Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) from Venezuela. He dives into the current landscape and challenges faced by the OCR community in Venezuela and across South America. Following Carlos, Brakken returns to our podcast to dive deep into the dichotomy of entertaining versus informing. We explore the balance content creators must strike between engaging their audience and providing factual, useful information. Brakken delves into the responsibi...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 55 min
Logan has been around the world and back to throw boomerangs, run marathons, do obstacle races, and compete on Ninja courses. Find out why he can't pick a favorite, and why he still loves his day job. Plus, our old friend Scott The Fayne Knowles talks about how he thinks the new Spartan Competitive Wave will affect him and everyone else who currently runs Age Group. Don’t forget to Support Us On Patreon to help us continue bringing you exciting content. YouTube Channel: Explore more content on o...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 24 min
First, we have Chris Matlbie, the VP of Global Product for Spartan Race Portfolio, who's here to unveil the changes coming to the 2024 Spartan Series. Chris takes us behind the scenes to discuss the fusion of Age Groups and Elite waves into a new "Competitive Wave." Plus he also talks about how the new national series distances will work and how to qualify for regional and world championships. We're also joined by the one and only Austin Azar, an enduring force in the obstacle course racing comm...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 19 min
The 2023 World Obstacle/UIPM OCR Championships took place in Genk, Belgium, from September 14th to 17th. Just a few weeks later, from October 5th to 8th, the 2023 OCR World Championships, organized by Adventurey/Spartan Race, unfolded in Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA. Tune in as Seb David and Ian Hosek provide a detailed comparison of these two high-profile OCR events, highlighting the differences in course design, obstacles, and overall competition. They also touch upon the historical context, compari...
Oct 09, 2023•2 hr 41 min
Join host Matt as he sits down with Jeff Leininger, a seasoned adventure racer known for his appearances on multiple survival television shows. In this captivating episode, Jeff shares his thrilling experiences from the world of survival and the unique bond he's built with his son through their racing adventures. Jeff also unveils an exciting announcement: his upcoming backyard ultra race with a jaw-dropping $10,000 payout, set to attract the best endurance athletes from around the world. Get re...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr
Chris Maltbie checks in on some early 2023 World's Toughest Mudder notes. Then Joshua Kujawa joined us as one of the last to do every WTM. We end with Josh's buddy, Brock Holtsclaw, who dropped 86K (53 miles) at Tough Mudder Infinity. Learn more about the AlUla Tough Mudder Infinity here . Rugged Maniac sponsors today's show. Over 20 events for this year and next on the website . Use code ORM23 for $5 off! Spartan Race and Tough Mudder Discount - 30 percent off all 2023 Spartan Races and Tough M...
Sep 29, 2023•1 hr 49 min
Spartan Race acquired the race known as the OCR World Championships, put on by Adventurey. Spartan Champion and OCRWC Champion Veejay Jones sat down with Matt B. Davis to discuss. They also talk about money owed to Veejay, how his training has changed from OCR to hybrid fitness, and how he wants to stay in OCR even if he's not competing. 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....
Sep 21, 2023•40 min
Kris Rugloski and Heather White bookend the Barkley Fall Classic, Michael Roberson does the Spartan Killington Beast, while Scott The Fayne Knowles does the Killington Ultra again. Clayton Griffith finishes his first Ultra, the Georgia Jewel 35 miler. Today's show is sponsored by Rugged Maniac. HUGE 2-day event in New England this upcoming weekend. Over 20 more events for this year and next on the website . Use code ORM23 for $5 off! We are also sponsored by Resolute Coffee. Check the new Black ...
Sep 17, 2023•1 hr 35 min
We present a five-episode series on how to best prepare for World’s Toughest Mudder. Jason Rulo has been going to WTM since 2012. He has competed 9 times as an individual and once as a team and is a 75-mile finisher. He’s a sports performance trainer and has a BS in exercise science. He’s also got NASM, ACSM, and ISSN certifications. Matt B. Davis has also been to WTM every year since 2012. He’s covered the event for Tough Mudder, and Obstacle Racing Media and has been deep behind the scenes and...
Sep 13, 2023•21 min
We present a five-episode series on how to best prepare for World’s Toughest Mudder. Jason Rulo has been going to WTM since 2012. He has competed 9 times as an individual and once as a team and is a 75-mile finisher. He’s a sports performance trainer and has a BS in exercise science. He’s also got NASM, ACSM, and ISSN certifications. Matt B. Davis has also been to WTM every year since 2012. He’s covered the event for Tough Mudder, and Obstacle Racing Media and has been deep behind the scenes and...
Sep 12, 2023•29 min
Scott The Fayne Knowles and George Michael Scott join Matt to discuss Spartan Abu Dhabi, Spartan money, World's Toughest Mudder prizes, Metallica songs, the Star Wars Universe, and more. OCR Weekly Show RIP 7/19/21 - 9/22/23 Have no fear! Regular episodes of news, information, finish-line reporting, and in-depth interviews will continue on this feed. Spartan Race and Tough Mudder Discount - 30 percent off all 2023 Spartan Races and Tough Mudder - Use ORM2023 ORM YouTube Channel Support Us On Pat...
Sep 11, 2023•53 min
We present a five-episode series on how to best prepare for World's Toughest Mudder. Jason Rulo has been going to WTM since 2012. He has competed 9 times as an individual and once as a team and is a 75-mile finisher. He's a sports performance trainer and has a BS in exercise science. He's also got NASM, ACSM, and ISSN certifications. Matt B. Davis has also been to WTM every year since 2012. He's covered the event for Tough Mudder, and Obstacle Racing Media and has been deep behind the scenes and...
Sep 07, 2023•38 min
We present a five-episode series on how to best prepare for World’s Toughest Mudder. Jason Rulo has been going to WTM since 2012. He has competed 9 times as an individual and once as a team and is a 75-mile finisher. He’s a sports performance trainer and has a BS in exercise science. He’s also got NASM, ACSM, and ISSN certifications. Matt B. Davis has also been to WTM every year since 2012. He’s covered the event for Tough Mudder, and Obstacle Racing Media and has been deep behind the scenes and...
Sep 07, 2023•43 min
Laura takes a hilarious look at elite runners, regular runners, and essentially the entire running industry on her Instagram and TikTok accounts. We dig in for an hour on this very fun episode. – Enjoy! Spartan Race and Tough Mudder Discount – 30 percent off all 2023 Spartan Races and Tough Mudder – Use ORM2023 Intro Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels ORM YouTube Channel Support Us On Patreon You can listen to the podcast here....
Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 21 min
Veejay Jones won the Pan American Spartan Championship 3K in Mexico on August 5th. He talks to us about how that went, plus what else he has coming up in 2023. Aaron Fruitsone most likely got you some benefits in 2021, and this is his first time speaking publicly about it. Spartan Race and Tough Mudder Discount - 30 percent off all 2023 Spartan Races using code ORM2023. BONEFROG Challenge is back. The first race is on September 2nd, 2023 . Intro Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels ORM You...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 27 min
2 teams with connections to the OCR and trail worlds compete in the unknown for a winner take all adventure. First up is Hunter Leininger. Hunter is an Adventure Racer, FKT Setter, and your personal taste tester out on the trails. He and his dad Jeff made up the only father-son team. Next up are Bella and Cason Cane. They've both done Toughest and World's Toughest and may have been the least prepared when the journey began. Bella on IG. Cason on IG. Hunter on IG. Watch Race to Survive Alaska epi...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 50 min
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 YouTub...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 7 min
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 ...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 3 min
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...
Jul 24, 2023•37 min
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...
Jul 16, 2023•1 hr 38 min
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 ...
Jul 14, 2023•1 hr 27 min
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...
Jul 03, 2023•49 min
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....
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 16 min
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....
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 57 min
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 ....
Jun 19, 2023•51 min
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 ow...
Jun 15, 2023•55 min
Matt Kemp joins us to talk about a busy weekend in our sport. Hyrox 2-Day NYC, Battle Bunker East Regionals, and 2 European Championships! 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....
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 19 min
Current Euro Champ Ida Mathilde and former Euro Champ Leon Koefoed join us from Tata, Hungary to talk about this weekend's races. We discuss: The history of The OCR Euro Champs. 3K and 12K Distances. Types of obstacles and penalties. Prize money. Who to look for on the podium. Much more. Today's show is sponsored by The Driven Team Challenge and BONEFROG Challenge . Go out and support your local OCR! Intro Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels ORM YouTube Channel Support Us On Patreon You c...
Jun 07, 2023•50 min
