Oh boy, you get to hear some inside information about Mike who is one of the co-founders of the team and podcast show. He is not usually one to disclose personal information but he lets his guard down a bit to one of his best friends for a talk about what keeps him running in racing and in life! We also discuss Nancy's personal record at the Myrtle Beach Half Marathon in South Carolina as well as Angela and Jimmie's experience at the Snow Devil 10k! Next weekend we will have either Jimmie or Ang...
Mar 05, 2018•1 hr•Ep. 61
Angela steals the show this week by registering for three events this weekend, unfortunately for a lot of people only two of those events ending up happening. Also Katelyn is back from spending her February vacation down in New Jersey and Mike becomes enraged by the words of an elite OCR athlete! Next weekend's episode may cover Angela's Peak Snow Devil 10k snowshoe race and Nancy's Murtle Beach Half Marathon down in South Carolina or cover what makes Michael Stefano run, he lets his defenses do...
Feb 26, 2018•39 min•Ep. 60
Mike had the pleasure of talking to Margaret Schlachter about topics ranging from her days as an elite obstacle course racer in early days of the sport to her being editor-in-chief of Mud Run Guide as well as the founder of Dirt in Your Skirt and host of the podcast of the same name! Yeah that was a bit of a run on sentence but it puts emphasis on just a few of the many ways that she pushes the sport as well as the stories of very interesting people! Thanks again to Margaret for taking the time ...
Feb 20, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 59
This rainy weekend Angela, Jimmie, Meagan, Mike, and new team member Lucian completed the King of Pain as 2 separate relay teams. We have an interview with Chris Goff who is the president of the Glastonbury River Runners and the race director for this race and you also hear from a couple others who volunteered their time. Glastonbury River Runners Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlastonburyRiverRunners/ Sunshine Kids: https://www.sunshinekids.org Achilles: https://www.achillesct.org Next week...
Feb 11, 2018•25 min•Ep. 58
Listen to this episode to learn what makes our co-host, Katelyn run. You'll hear about her childhood and her stubbornness of never wanting to give up, even when she is badly losing and how she is still trying to find a cheaper (and safer) way to chase the adrenaline high she felt after skydiving at eighteen. Next weekend's episode we will be at the King of Pain 10 Miler and Relay in South Glastonbury, CT Please consider writing a review on iTunes, as it really helps the show! Follow our new podc...
Feb 04, 2018•50 min•Ep. 57
Listen to this weekend's episode which focused on the Colonial Road Runner's Award Banquet- where Mike and Angela cleaned up! You will also be hear from Fred Smith, the race director of Blizzard Blast and the co-founder of SmithFest Events. Lastly, you will hear our thoughts about the Blizzard Blast course and about the after party. Episode 48 with Frank Donaghy: http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/6006281 Episode 4 with Fred Smith: http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/5035433 N...
Jan 29, 2018•31 min•Ep. 56
In this episode we talk to 3 board members of one of the biggest OCR teams in the country, the New England Spahtens! We hear from Paul Jones, Sandy Rhee, and Josh Chace about how they got into the sport, the formation of the team back in 2012, and we cover their fantastic #racelocal program which we highly recommend! More information on the New England Spahtens: http://www.nespahtens.com/welcome/ #RaceLocal information: http://www.newenglandspahtens.com/racelocal/ Michael Stefano on NE Spahten S...
Jan 20, 2018•1 hr•Ep. 55
Listen as we get an inside look at what makes Alex Youngworth run. We will get to hear about his impressive weight loss, failing out of college and how the military helped put his life back on track. Next weekend's episode will be about The New England Spahtens and their #RaceLocal series with Paul Jones, Sandy Rhee, and Josh Chace! Please consider writing a review on iTunes, as it really helps the show! Follow our new podcast Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: obstaclerunn...
Jan 15, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 54
This is our first episode of the new year! Listen as we talk about the goals we set for ourselves in 2017 and whether or not we were able to achieve them. Also, you will get to hear what new goals we set for ourselves to accomplish in 2018. You will also get to hear the heated debate about Joe De Sena's comment on 50 vs the original 30 burpees and whether or not mandatory burpee completion (for Spartan Races) should be a thing for all athletes or just elites. Another discussion that follows is m...
Jan 07, 2018•59 min•Ep. 53
This is our last of our 2017 compilation episodes! This one covers the biggest lessons that we took away from the episodes so far! All clips are in chronological order according to episode. The amount of hours put into this would make your head explode again so we hope that you enjoy it! Happy New Year! Next weekend's episode will be Mike, Katelyn, and Alex talking about goals and things planned for the year of 2018! Please consider writing a review on iTunes, as it really helps the show! Check ...
Jan 01, 2018•2 hr 23 min•Ep. 52
It is the first of two 2017 compilation episodes! This one covers the most funny parts that we have had on our show so far! All clips are in chronological order according to episode. The amount of hours put into this would make your head explode so we hope that you enjoy it! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Next weekend's episode will be a compilation of the biggest takeaways from the show in 2017! Mud Run Guide's Best of 2017! https://www.facebook.com/mudrunguide/videos/1519822418113044/?hc_...
Dec 23, 2017•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 51
Welcome to the Show Notes that Nobody Reads! Katelyn and Mike talked to the one and only Matt B Davis, the founder of Obstacle Racing Media and a huge inspiration to us when starting our podcast! Keeping with his style for this episode we tried not to edit the conversation too much and we hope you enjoy listening! Obstacle Racing Media: http://obstacleracingmedia.com Obstacle Racing Media Podcast: http://obstacleracingmedia.com/category/podcast/ Matt B Davis reaching 50 miles at WTM16: http://ob...
Dec 18, 2017•54 min•Ep. 50
It was a cold and snowy weekend but it takes more than that to keep us from lacing up our running shoes! The courses ranged from a short 5k to a long 5k and we were on the roads as well as the trails. Huge thanks to Robb McCoy for talking on the show, learn more about his events at: http://www.fitchallenge.org Next weekend we will be at: No races that we know of but you will hear from Matt B Davis! Please consider writing a review on iTunes, as it really helps the show! Check out our website: ww...
Dec 11, 2017•30 min•Ep. 49
The year may be coming to a close but we still have a few events left to the year! The main event covered in this episode is the Frosty Half Marathon in Raynham, MA that Kay, Mike, and Nancy ran. Shortly after there is an interview with Frank Donaghy who is the president of the Colonial Road Runners. Towards the end we cover the Winter Lights 5k that Ian, Shae, and Kay ran as well as Angela's experience at the Santa Shuffle up in Maine! Colonial Road Runners Website: http://colonialrunners.org N...
Dec 04, 2017•35 min•Ep. 48
Happy Thanksgiving/Turkey Day/regular day! In this episode we talk about a couple of great Thanksgiving day races and have several members of the team call in and say what they are grateful for this year. Mike featured on New England Spahten's podcast: https://nespahtens.podbean.com/e/ep65-world-toughest-mudder-with-special-guest-mike-stefano-of-the-mstefano-running-podcast/ Next weekend we will be at: Winter Lights in Plymouth, MA Frosty Half Marathon in Raynham, MA Please consider writing a re...
Nov 27, 2017•19 min•Ep. 47
In this weekend we hear some audio from Tough Mudder's last official event of the year, the Champion's Brunch! The audio consists of the founder and CEO Will Dean, Matt B. Davis getting his award, and top 5 finishers in all categories! After that we get to hear from fellow podcasters Will Hicks and Heather Bode! Will Hick's World's Toughest Podcast: https://worldstoughestpodcast.libsyn.com Heather Bode's Overcome and Run Podcast: http://www.overcomeandrun.com EDIT: After the interviews this reup...
Nov 20, 2017•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 46
This is a long episode but it is one full of crazy experiences. We were fortunate enough to make it to World's Toughest Mudder for the first time which is also the last year it will be in Vegas! Alex survived and beat his goal but suffered immensely during the final hours of the 24 hour race! Special thanks to the New England Spahtens for their help in the pit and on the course! Lura and Mike completed the Rock N Roll Half Marathon on the Las Vegas Strip, both Kay and Shae ran the Mattapoisett 5...
Nov 14, 2017•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 45
Angela got her 6x Spartan Trifecta and Jimmie his 5x Spartan Trifecta down in South Carolina! Kay got first in her age group at 5 Miles Home where Mike also shaved 10 minutes off of his 5 mile personal record! Kay also returned to Fenway Park to do yet another Spartan Race! Check out World's Toughest Podcast's Live Show! Monday 9-Midnight PST, if you miss it then the recording should be up Tuesday! Obstacle Racing Media - Spartan 2018 - Joe Di Says "Buckle Up!" Next weekend we will be at: World'...
Nov 06, 2017•37 min•Ep. 44
Happy Halloween! In this week's episode we had two members go down to Texas for the Dallas Spartan Ultra Beast, Kay did two half marathons in two days getting a new record on the first day, and John did yet another marathon! Other episodes to check out! #17 Alex's New Jersey Ultra Beast episode! #19 Kay's 39.3 Mile Challenge episode! #35 Meeting John! Next weekend we will be at: Spartan Fenway Stadium Sprint (Saturday and Sunday) in Boston, MA Carolina Spartan Beast (Saturday and Sunday) in Winn...
Oct 31, 2017•35 min•Ep. 43
Mike and Katelyn spent Friday and Saturday helping set up Panic in the Dark in Lowell, MA. That night when the event started Mike joined Angela to run the course while Katelyn was a zombie in the school! The following morning Dan and Mike ran FIT Challenge's FIT Frills Trail 5k. Mike won second in his age group while Dan got third! Chrissy ran the course as a multi-lapper and was able to complete 4 laps earning her second out of all the women! We also hear more about Team Mike McNeil from the co...
Oct 22, 2017•32 min•Ep. 42
In this episode we hear directly from Chrissy about her experience competing in the Ultimate Tuff Scrambler. At the end we talk about Kay and Shae's Marathon relay in Hartford, CT as well as John's run at the Red Bandanna 5k in Boston! It is also impossible to be a part of the New England OCR community and not talk about the #FreeMcCoy movement and the corresponding Biceps of the Northeast facebook group so we discuss that at the end as well! #bicepsmatter Killington Spartan Beast video: https:/...
Oct 16, 2017•26 min•Ep. 41
It was a huge weekend for Nancy, she just completed her first marathon! It was only last year when she needed to drop out of a half marathon at mile 10 and here she is new and improved! Hear how she did it and what she intends to do now! Warrior Dash video: https://youtu.be/O2keqFUp0NY Tough Mudder Northeast video: https://youtu.be/9GrCQHfqh5w #Free McCoy!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1756110724689215/ Will Hick's World's Toughest Podcast: https://worldstoughestpodcast.libsyn.com The OCR Und...
Oct 10, 2017•19 min•Ep. 40
We have a great episode for you road and trail runners out there! Complete with interviews from both the founder of the Bridgewater Police 5k as well as the founder of the Houghton's Pond Trail Race! At the end we wrap up talking about Angela's experience at the Beer Traveler New England Half Marathon, damn that's a mouthful! Warrior Dash video: https://youtu.be/O2keqFUp0NY Tough Mudder Northeast video: https://youtu.be/9GrCQHfqh5w Bridgewater Police 5k: www.bpd5k.com Houghton's Pond Trail Race:...
Oct 03, 2017•28 min•Ep. 39
Dear Rugged Maniac, we love you! Listen to hear why and stay for the end to hear a bit about Kay doing the Jamestown Half Marathon! Spartan Race Ladder Climb Disaster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hN5jdWspZyA&feature=youtu.be Helping Darth's Road to Recovery https://www.gofundme.com/helping-darths-road-to-recovery Our Spartan Super video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfJ4QlM34ds&feature=youtu.be Our FIT at the Ridge video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcFB8vL_aT8&feature=you...
Sep 24, 2017•36 min•Ep. 38
Killington 2017 is finally in our rearview mirror! Will we be back next year? Who on the team did not cross the finish line? What is the deal with the Spartan Season pass price? These are covered as well as hearing about John's experience at his first Ragnar event up in New Hampshire! Next weekend we will be at: Rugged Maniac in Southwick, MA Please consider writing a review on iTunes, as it really helps the show! Check out our website: www.mstefanorunning.com Like us on Facebook: MStefano Runni...
Sep 19, 2017•40 min•Ep. 37
Ignore the fact that this episode's host is potentially hungover and learn about the newest member to the team Chrissy, Angela's Spartan Super out in Michigan, and Kay's age group placing at the Jeff Coombs 5k! Link to race map: https://www.zeemaps.com/view?group=1030714&x=-71.109944&y=66.510354&z=15 Next weekend we will be at: Killington Spartan Beast in Killington, VT Ragnar Reach the Beach in Bretton Woods to Hampton Beach, NH Please consider writing a review on iTunes, as it real...
Sep 10, 2017•35 min•Ep. 36
This episode is a little late but that is what happens when there is a race on a Monday! Listen to our 24th member of the team, John Landry and learn about his history and future as a runner! At the end we touch on Nancy's experience at the Around Cape Ann 25k, (spoiler alert: sounds pretty brutal for a road race)! Next weekend we will be at: Jeff Coombs 5k in Abington, MA Please consider writing a review on iTunes, as it really helps the show! Check out our website: www.mstefanorunning.com Like...
Sep 06, 2017•37 min•Ep. 35
We start off this episode with some sad news about Sean "Ace" O'Connor (the former founder of Superhero Scramble which was a great event that was unfortunately short lived due to bad business practices). After addressing that new we learn about Hip Dysplasia at the Hip Hop 5k/10k which was a great event put on by Emily Cioffi! Next weekend we will be at: Around Cape Ann 25k in Gloucester, MA Please consider writing a review on iTunes, as it really helps the show! Check out our website: www.mstef...
Aug 27, 2017•17 min•Ep. 34
Two huge events this weekend but only one that is worth remembering! Mike and Angela ran the Warrior Dash in Thompson, CT while Alex and Kay completed the Tough Mudder Northeast in Louden, NH! The following day Katelyn, Shon, and Mike conquered the same Tough Mudder course with a large amount of Shon's family! Next weekend we will be at: Hip Hop 5k in Easton, MA Please consider writing a review on iTunes, as it really helps the show! Check out our website: www.mstefanorunning.com Like us on Face...
Aug 21, 2017•38 min•Ep. 33
Fortitude, Integrity, and Toughness are three characteristics that were exhibited in spades at FIT Challenge's first appearance at Powder Ridge! Was the event worth the drive and what is in store for the future of FIT? Robb gives us plenty of information and we hope you guys get half as excited as we are about what he had to say! Next weekend we will be at: Warrior Dash in Thomson, CT Tough Mudder Northeast Saturday in Louden, NH Falmouth Road Race in Falmouth, MA Tough Mudder Northeast Sunday i...
Aug 14, 2017•31 min•Ep. 32
