In this episode, the Race Brain squad reviews the Spartan Race PanAm champ's results in Washington State. They discuss Baylen Bean's ascendancy and Nicole Mericle's dominance and then turn their support to the upcoming USAOCR Championships and organization. Plus, they update the OCR Power 11. 00:00 State of the Sport for OCR 18:30 USAOCR Fundraiser (link below) 27:00 Spartan Race Seattle 1:00:00 Power 11 Updates Give to USAOCR https://givebutter.com/2024EOYUSAOCR Support RB on Patreon patreon.co...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 22 min
In this episode, the RB squad talk about Jack's controversial victory in Ocala, Flordia, and the final field for the DEKA World Champs. They then update their OCR Power 11 Rankings after the Spartan Euro Champs. Finally, they draft the top athletes for the Spartan race PanAm Championships in Seatle, WA. Support RB on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/racebrain 00:00 Intro 02:45 Deka Ocala 32:45 Spartan Euro Champs Review and Power 11 Updates 47:47 Spartan Pan American Champs Preview #spartan...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 29 min
In this episode, the RB squad discusses the loaded field at the upcoming Spartan European championships in Austria. Then, they are joined by Dave Claxton, the newly appointed Head Judge of DEKAFIT. The four go over Dave's role and preview Deka in Ocala. Support RB on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/racebrain 00:00 Intro 04:35 Spartan Euro Champs 11:15 Women's Field 32:54 Men's Field 54:00 Dave Claxton! 55:00 Talking Rules 01:27:00 Deka Florida Preview...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 52 min
This week, the RB squad discusses the most recent FISO OCR World Championships in Costa Rica. Then, they update the OCR power rankings to reflect the sport's most recent performances. Finally, they touch on the new contenders in DEKAFIT PA and some penalties that were dished out. Support RB on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/racebrain 00:00 Intro 01:48 FISO WC 03:11 FISO Info 08:00 3k Results 19:28 15+/- 22:40 Controversy!! 35:30 Why does this always happen with OCR? 42:42 OCR Power Rankin...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 31 min
In this episode, the RB squad chats about the most recent HYROX event in Brisbane and some of the crazy fast times, the second FISO OCR World Championships, and a stacked field for the upcoming DEKAFIT in Oaks, PA. Support RB on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/racebrain 00:00 Intro 03:05 HYROX Brisbane 10:34 Brisbane Course Layout 17:45 Brisbane Men 23:05 Men's athlete DQ'd 32:11 FISO OCR World Championship 01:02:40 FISO Women's Field 01:25:30 FISO Men's Field 01:42:40 DEKA PA #hyrox #spar...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 58 min
In this episode, the RB squad discusses topics such as whether we think HYROX could make the Olympics, what training trends we have noticed for HYROX, the impressive performances at the CrossFit Games, and our final chat about track and field. 00:00 Intro 04:00 Does OCR being in the pentathlon matter? 13:34 Could HYROX be in the Olympics? 27:48 Training Trends for HYROX 55:27 CrossFit Games 57:38 CrossFit 1600m 01:30:30 Track and Field - The Final Chat #hyrox #spartanrace #hyroxtraining #dekafit...
Aug 13, 2024•2 hr 4 min
In this episode, Jack does some serious homework to tell us how correcting HYROX times changes the elite 15 field. They discuss their observations around the Olympics regarding formatting and competition, and then they go hard on some track and field. 00:00 Intro 02:38 Jack's BUTT 07:55 Hyrox Times Shake-ups 09:00 Women's 20:20 Men's 52:33 What we've learned from the Olympics 01:24:10 Olympic Track Talk #hyrox #dekafit #athletics #podcast #spartanrace...
Aug 06, 2024•2 hr 6 min
In this episode, the RB squad talks about the pros and cons of the new Hyrox Major season and the World Championships qualifications. 00:00 Intro 03:24 Brakken's late takes 07:23 Quick Olympic Talks 15:44 Hyrox Qualification 24/25 System 19:08 Happy with stability 21:00 Two races minimum for time qualifiers 48:22 LCQ backfill for World Champs 58:00 Prize money bumped 59:15 Increase doping testing 01:04:44 Too many autos? 01:13:00 Season is too long 01:19:00 Hong Kong con 01:27:00 Current Elite 1...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 45 min
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Jul 24, 2024•2 hr 10 min
In this episode, the RB squad previews the upcoming events for Spartan Race Utah and DEKAFIT Ultra in Fort Wayne, IN. Support RB on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/racebrain 00:00 Intro 01:19 Spartan Utah USNS Preview 10:38 Men's Top Contenders 22:18 Women's Top Contenders 29:20 Hoka Tecton X 3 - Quick Look!! 32:27 First Ever Deka Ultra 36:25 Deka Ultra Men's Field 38:18 Deka Ultra Women's Field 45:04 How fast will they go? 57:27 What would we want an Ultra Hybrid to look like? 01:12:30 BK...
Jul 16, 2024•1 hr 54 min
In this episode, the RB squad covers the recent Spartan Ultra World Championships in Morzine, France, and the allure of ultra racing. Then, they rank the current top ten athletes in OCR. Support RB on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/racebrain 00:00 Spartan Ultra WC Recap 06:41 Spartan Ultra World Champs Results 08:55 Fantasy Results 16:20 The appeal of Ultra Racing 30:10 The possibility of a Spartan Super Championship 34:33 Should Spartan only hold championships outside of North America? 5...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 37 min
In this episode, the RB squads draft teams for the upcoming Spartan Race Ultra World Championship. Then they discuss the remainder of the USA Track and Field Olympic Trials. Support RB on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/racebrain 00:00 Intro 05:51 Spartan Ultra World Champs Details 38:17 Spartan Ultra WC Draft 01:18:43 Track and Field!! #spartan #ocr #hyrox #dekafit
Jul 02, 2024•2 hr 24 min
In this episode, the RB squads chat about the recent race in Concord, North Carolina, and spend a good chunk of time chatting about the Olympic Track and Field Olympic Trials. 00:00 Intro 02:45 DEKAFIT Concord NC04:30 Results 06:13 Deka Women's Recap17:13 Deka Doubles Chat 22:55 Deka Men's Recap 42:35 Ronco's 5k time 50:44 Spartan Weekend Results 57:39 Track and Field Olympic Trials Chat #hyrox #dekafit #spartanrace # trackandfield
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 59 min
In this episode, the RB squad chat about the OCR European Championships, some residual conversations from the HYROX World Championships, and the newest footwear we look forward to. Support RB on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/racebrain 00:00 Intro 09:20 OCR European Championships 17:35 15k Controversy 24:45 Should the Euro Champs be the World Champs? 31:15 How many more generations can OCR sustain. 46:43 Spartan Race Ultra Championships Teaser 57:52 Hyrox WC International Relay 01:03:13 H...
Jun 18, 2024•2 hr
In this episode, the full RB squad discusses the event of the year, the Hyrox World Championships. The team goes over the results, their implications, and some rumors for next season. #hyrox #dekafit #spartanrace
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 38 min
Lauren Smith joins Rich and BK to review the 2024 Hyrox World Championships. The team discussed the big stories they are looking forward to and then draft fantasy teams. Support RB on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/racebrain 00:00 Hyrox NYC Recap 22:00 Our top stories to watch at Hyrox World Champs 38:10 Hyrox Fantasy Draft #spartan #ocr #hyrox #dekafit
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 55 min
In this episode, the RB squad discusses ideas for making OCR a great sport once again. They discuss race organization, marketing, product development, and revenue generation. Support RB on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/racebrain #spartan #ocr #hyrox #dekafit
May 28, 2024•1 hr 31 min
In this episode the RB squad chat about the weekend races for Hyrox Anaheim and Spartan Race Big Bear. Support RB on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/racebrain 00:00 Intro 05:15 Rich's Hyrox Doubles Recap 20:40 Hyrox LCQ Anaheim Recap 30:30 LCQ Fantasy Review (Men's and Women's Results 40:05 Hyrox Women's Race Recap - Camilla Mass Impresses 49:27 Women's World Championships Finalized Field 56:35 Hyrox Men's Race Recap - Luke Storath Dominates 01:05:55 Men World Championships Finalized Field...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 54 min
In this episode, the RB squad discusses the rule changes at Deka, the loaded LCQ in Anaheim, and the second stop at the Spartan National series in Big Bear. Support RB on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/racebrain 00:00 Intro 02:00 Dekafit Ruling Changes from Sacramento. 18:09 New Deka penalties for specific stations. 28:30 Deka Spain update 34:04 Rich and Pelayo to run Doubles - Split analysis 45:45 Hyrox Doha recap 1:08:23 Hyrox Anaheim LCQ Draft 1:58:30 Spartan Race Big Bear Draft #dekaf...
May 14, 2024•2 hr 17 min
In this episode, the RB boys talk about the most recent results and controversies at DEKAFIT Sacramento. Support RB on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/racebrain 00:00 Intro 01:24 Jack's race recap 13:36 DEKAFIT Sac Men's results 22:00 DEKAFIT Sac Women's results 35:06 DEKA DQ's 39:30 Deka Rulebook Review 1:02:52 Should Deka Use Video Review? 1:10:50 Should there be specific penalties for each station? 1:18:35 Deka movement standard review 1:24:00 Was there a precedent? 1:35:35 What is the s...
May 07, 2024•2 hr 1 min
In this episode, the RB squad discusses the upcoming DEKAFIT race in Sacramento. They also discuss possible ways to determine a vacant spot for HYROX WC. Finally, the squad chats about the penalties determined by CrossFit during the 2024 quarterfinals. 00:00 Intro 03:10 DEKAFIT World Championship Dates & Venue Announced 15:26 DEKAFIT Sacramento Preview 35:20 Should DEKA change from 20 to 15 qualifiers for Worlds? 45:40 What would happen if a Hyrox athlete can't make the WC Elite 15? 55:05 Hy...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 40 min
The RB squad chats about Dekafit Anaheim and Hyrox Berlin in this episode. 00:00 Intro 03:10 DekaFit Anaheim Recap 04:03 Lauren Week's impressive DEKA run split 18:50 Men's Recap 23:18 Failed Mixed World Record Attempt 29:00 Tyler Veerman Deka Debut 37:00 Can Sanderson take a spot at LCQ Anaheim 41:00 Hyrox Berlin 51:30 Jack Pulls Hyrox Course Data 53:00 Guess the Course Discrepancies - Jack's Game 1:20:00 What to do about this system? 1:42:50 Hyrox Mexico City #spartanrace #hyrox #dekafit...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 54 min
In this episode, the RB squads chat about the most recent Hyrox in Köln, the implications of fast courses, various news in OCR, and a Dekafit SoCal preview. Support RB on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/racebrain 00:00 Intro 02:00 Hyrox LCQ Men's Recap 20:50 Hyrox Men's Pyramid 28:08 Hyrox LCQ Men's Recap 41:15 Hyrox Women's Pyramid 54:04 Fast Time in Köln 1:09:05 Should Pro Athletes be able to set Open Records 1:26:50 OCR Rapid Fire Topics 1:44:50 DEKAFIT SoCal Preview #dekafit #hyrox #sp...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 57 min
In this episode, the RB squad chats about some recent news in OCR, including WTM payouts, the OCRWC Venue, and the newest governing body in OCR. Then, they do a deep-dive preview for the Hyrox last-chance qualifier in Köln, Germany. Support RB on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/racebrain 00:00 Intro 02:00 World’s Tough Mudder Payouts 04:15 WTM Teams - WE ARE GOING!!! 15:30 OCRWC Venue Announcement 26:30 A new Governing Body in OCR (WOCRF) 38:30 HYROX Last Chance Qualifier Köln 46:30 Hyrox ...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 54 min
In this episode, the RB squad reflects on some of our favorite silly moments in OCR and Hybrid Racing. Support RB on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/racebrain 00:00 Intro 06:00 Spartan Race Start Line (Patreon Q&A) 15:50 Spartan Announces Money For USNS 27:50 2024 Foolish Bracket #hyrox #dekafit #spartanrace
Apr 02, 2024•2 hr 10 min
In this episode, the RB squad covers a variety of topics including fast times at Hyrox CHN, the qualification rules for Spartan 50k Ultra Champs, and the landscape of college sports. Support RB on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/racebrain 00:00 Intro 01:50 Brakken's memorabilia 05:10 Hyrox Copenhagen Men's results 16:57 Copenhagen Women's results 25:22 Hyrox European LCQ Women's contenders 27:53 Hyrox European LCQ Men's contenders 37:00 Spartan Ultra Worlds Qualification flaws 1:13:26 Non-...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 45 min
In this episode, the squad talks about Kristi Eramo O'connel's debut at Hyrox Houston. Some ways that we see technology improving the sport, and spartan races across North America. Support RB on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/racebrain 00:00 02:30 Hyrox Houston 07:11 Kristi Eramo O'Connell's Debut 19:00 Mixed Doubles at Houston 21:20 How Hyrox will exist in the CrossFit community 29:00 Automatic Wall Ball Technology in Hyrox 51:00 Weekend Spartan Races 01:01:08 Hybrid Racer CrossFit Leade...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 14 min
In this episode, the RB squad discusses a wide range of topics, including DEKAFIT Knoxville, Spartan Houston, and the CrossFit Open. Support RB on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/racebrain 00:00 Intro 00:48 Minimal Shoe Talk 04:40 Ryker's 800 07:42 DEKAFIT Knoxville 14:02 Deka Athletes v Hyrox Athletes 21:31 New Deka Standards 33:17 CrossFit Open 50:23 Shoe Talk 51:50 New Shoes from VJ 1:04:24 Spartan Series Updates 1:10:10 Brakken's SkiErg 1:15:13 Rich's Lactate Testing 1:20:00 Hyrox Train...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 55 min
In this episode, the full RB squad is back to discuss the final Hyrox major in Washington, DC. Support RB on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/racebrain 00:00 Intro 03:35 Rich's Hyrox Results 08:47 Hyrox DC Fantasy Results 19:28 Hyrox DC Men's results 24:44 Current Men Qualified for Worlds 29:40 Did Hyrox get the qualifications system right? 37:30 Men's Last Chance Qualifier Implications 53:53 Hyrox DC Women's results 57:45 Burpee Broad Jump Standards 1:01:45 Women's World Championship Field...
Mar 06, 2024•2 hr 4 min
In this episode, Rich and Brakken discuss the start of a new OCR season in an unfamiliar format. Then, they are joined by Lauren Smith to draft for the final Hyrox Major of the 23/24 Season. Support RB on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/racebrain 00:00 Intro 03:45 How the OCR Season looks different 10:00 What does prize money do for OCR? 14:20 Pros and Cons of TM AlUla 35:00 What we know of AlUla results 45:00 Spartan Jax Review 55:40 Hyrox Fort Lauderdale Results 1:03:55 Lauren Smith Join...
Feb 27, 2024•2 hr 32 min
