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Nic Cartwright and Duncan D'Ewes from CaB Sports answer your questions about the 8-Hour Infinity in Alula in February. We talk payouts, clothing, food, accommodations, flights, course design, and more. Don’t forget to SUPPORT US ON PATREON to help us continue bringing you exciting content. LINKS TO FOLLOW: The original AlUla article which includes additional links and FAQ can be found here. YOUTUBE CHANNEL: __ __ LISTEN: You can listen to the podcast here. https://pod.link/675746526
Cali joins to talk about her breakout 2nd place performance at World’s Toughest Mudder 2023. She discusses lessons learned from last year’s defeat, and how her crew of “Diamond Dogs” refused to let her stop before the final horn sounded We are then joined by Gregg from Green Beret Fitness. GBF events feature a variety of activities, including rucking, trail running, and various strength exercises. With most events hosting fewer than 50 participants, each individual receives a personalized and exceptional experience. Don’t forget to SUPPORT US ON PATREON to help us continue bringing you exciting content. LINKS TO FOLLOW: Green Beret Fitness event website. Cali on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cschweik/. YOUTUBE CHANNEL: __ __ LISTEN: You can listen to the podcast here. https://pod.link/675746526 *
Anthony Peressini from The Hybrid Engine joins Matt to discuss who performed well and who fell short at HYROX Chicago. They also discuss how this race fits in with the rest of the season now that more auto qualifiers are spoken for. Anthony also tells us his perfect race lap distance, plus so much more. 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-ounce coffee bags, each showcasing distinctive processing methods and a diverse range of varietals. Use code HFM1 for 20 percent off at checkout right now. CONNECT & SUPPORT: Follow Hybrid Fitness Media on IG. You can support Hybrid Fitness Media with this link. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HFMedia Listen at the top of the page or hit this link for your favorite podcast player https://pod.link/1685720261.
Interviews from Friday afternoon, plus some Monday brunch interviews.
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. http://paulbielatowicz.com/ Outro Music – Brian Revels https://www.brianrevelsmusic.com/ ORM YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Obstacleracingmedia/videos Support Us On Patreon https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia You can listen to the podcast here https://pod.link/675746526 or the link below. Find all episodes in this series here.
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 responsibility of race directors and the standards they should be held to. The conversation takes a fun twist as we discuss the spectrum of "goofy vs. hybrid" race events. With a blend of humor, insights, and thought-provoking discussions, this episode promises to be both entertaining and enlightening. Don’t forget to SUPPORT US ON PATREON to help us continue bringing you exciting content. LINKS TO FOLLOW: Brakken on: Race Brain https://pod.link/1623221874. The Running Public. Carlos on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tatocelis/. YOUTUBE CHANNEL: __ __ LISTEN: You can listen to the podcast here. https://pod.link/675746526
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: __ __ LISTEN: You can listen to the podcast here. https://pod.link/675746526
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 community with Spartan and BattleFrog Races that date back to 2014. Austin shares his extensive journey through the challenges and triumphs of these iconic events, offering a unique perspective on the evolution of the sport. He'll also regale us with his recent adventures, having conquered the two Hyrox races in Europe. SPONSORSHIPS: __ __ __ __ YOUTUBE CHANNEL: __ __ LISTEN: You can listen to the podcast here https://pod.link/675746526 or the link below.
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, comparing the 2023 championships to previous editions and the broader evolution of OCR as a sport. Matt begins the episode by reporting on some historical attendance numbers. PATREON: __ __ YOUTUBE CHANNEL: __ __ LISTEN: You can listen to the podcast here https://pod.link/675746526 or the link below.
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 ready for a glimpse into the world of extreme challenges and the passion that drives Jeff's pursuit of the extraordinary. Learn about The Conquer and all of Jeff's races on his website. SPONSORSHIPS: __ __ __ __ YOUTUBE CHANNEL: __ __ LISTEN: __ __ Tune in to this episode for an inspiring conversation that delves into the world of survival, adventure racing, and the pursuit of greatness. Don't miss it! You can listen to the podcast here. https://pod.link/675746526
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 https://ruggedmaniac.com/events/. Use code ORM23 for $5 off! Spartan Race and Tough Mudder Discount - 30 percent off all 2023 Spartan Races and Tough Mudder - Use ORM2023 ORM YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Obstacleracingmedia/videos Support Us On Patreon https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia You can listen to the podcast here https://pod.link/675746526 or the link below.
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. http://paulbielatowicz.com/ Outro Music – Brian Revels https://www.brianrevelsmusic.com/ ORM YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Obstacleracingmedia/videos Support Us On Patreon https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia You can listen to the podcast here https://pod.link/675746526 or the link below.
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 https://ruggedmaniac.com/events/. Use code ORM23 for $5 off! We are also sponsored by Resolute Coffee. Check the new Black Condor Roast in whole bean or pre-ground at Resolutecoffeeco.com. Spartan Race and Tough Mudder Discount - 30 percent off all 2023 Spartan Races and Tough Mudder - Use ORM2023 ORM YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Obstacleracingmedia/videos Support Us On Patreon https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia You can listen to the podcast here https://pod.link/675746526 or the link below.
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 in the mud. He’s interviewed at least 100 top athletes and average racers along the way. He even snuck in 50 miles in 2016. Episode 4 – Thermoregulation AKA How To Stay Warm Additional Links: Jason’s Prep List Matt’s List. Great article on layering and more for World's Toughest Mudder. Intro Music – Paul B. http://paulbielatowicz.com/ Outro Music – Brian Revels https://www.brianrevelsmusic.com/ ORM YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Obstacleracingmedia/videos Support Us On Patreon https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia You can listen to the podcast here. https://pod.link/675746526 Find all episodes in this series here.
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 in the mud. He’s interviewed at least 100 top athletes and average racers along the way. He even snuck in 50 miles in 2016. Episode 3 – Pit Crew Frequently Asked Questions at WTM. Additional Links: Jason’s Prep List Matt’s List. Intro Music – Paul B. http://paulbielatowicz.com/ Outro Music – Brian Revels https://www.brianrevelsmusic.com/ ORM YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Obstacleracingmedia/videos Support Us On Patreon https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia You can listen to the podcast here. https://pod.link/675746526 Find all episodes in this series here.
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 https://www.youtube.com/c/Obstacleracingmedia/videos Support Us On Patreon https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia You can listen to the podcast here. https://pod.link/675746526
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 in the mud. He's interviewed at least 100 top athletes and average racers along the way. He even snuck in 50 miles in 2016. Episode Two - What You Need To Eat At World's Toughest Mudder. Additional Links: Jason's Prep List Matt's List. Intro Music – Paul B. http://paulbielatowicz.com/ Outro Music – Brian Revels https://www.brianrevelsmusic.com/ ORM YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Obstacleracingmedia/videos Support Us On Patreon https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia You can listen to the podcast here. https://pod.link/675746526
* 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 in the mud. He’s interviewed at least 100 top athletes and average racers along the way. He even snuck in 50 miles in 2016. Episode One - What You Need To Wear To World's Toughest Mudder Additional Links: Jason’s Prep List Matt’s List. Intro Music – Paul B. http://paulbielatowicz.com/ Outro Music – Brian Revels https://www.brianrevelsmusic.com/ ORM YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Obstacleracingmedia/videos Support Us On Patreon https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia You can listen to the podcast here. https://pod.link/675746526 *
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. http://paulbielatowicz.com/ Outro Music – Brian Revels https://www.brianrevelsmusic.com/ ORM YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Obstacleracingmedia/videos Support Us On Patreon https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia You can listen to the podcast here. https://pod.link/675746526
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. http://paulbielatowicz.com/ Outro Music – Brian Revels https://www.brianrevelsmusic.com/ ORM YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Obstacleracingmedia/videos Support Us On Patreon https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia You can listen to the podcast here. https://pod.link/675746526
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. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxpe4B_lgS0/ Cason on IG. Hunter on IG. https://www.instagram.com/hunter_leininger/ Watch Race to Survive Alaska episodes here. Spartan Race and Tough Mudder Discount - 30 percent off all 2023 Spartan Races using code ORM2023. Rugged Maniac https://ruggedmaniac.com/ - Use Code ORM23 for $5 off on all races. BONEFROG Challenge is back. The first race is on September 2nd, 2023. Intro Music – Paul B. http://paulbielatowicz.com/ Outro Music – Brian Revels https://www.brianrevelsmusic.com/ ORM YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Obstacleracingmedia/videos Support Us On Patreon https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia You can listen to the podcast here https://pod.link/675746526 or the link below.
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 https://starvationxtri.com/. 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. http://paulbielatowicz.com/ Outro Music – Brian Revels https://www.brianrevelsmusic.com/ ORM YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Obstacleracingmedia/videos Support Us On Patreon https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia You can listen to the podcast here https://pod.link/675746526 or the link below.
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 https://pod.link/1679430725. Please support our sponsors: BoneFrog Challenge https://bonefrogchallenge.com/ - Their first race back is coming up in September. Rugged Maniac https://ruggedmaniac.com/ has 25+ obstacles per every 5K course! You can save with code ORM23. Spartan Race discount - 30 percent off all 2023/2024 Spartan Races using code ORM2023.I Intro Music – Paul B. http://paulbielatowicz.com/ Outro Music – Brian Revels https://www.brianrevelsmusic.com/ ORM YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Obstacleracingmedia/videos Support Us On Patreon https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia You can listen to the podcast here https://pod.link/675746526 or the link below.
OCR Weekly Show this week is with TM Colorado Infinity winners Cali Schweikhart https://www.instagram.com/cschweik/ 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. https://pod.link/675746526 Could you support us on Patreon? https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia All other ORM Links. Intro and Outro Music by Eric Leland
OCR Weekly Show this week is with TM Colorado Infinity winners Cali Schweikhart https://www.instagram.com/cschweik/ 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. https://pod.link/675746526 Could you support us on Patreon? https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia All other ORM Links. Intro and Outro Music by Eric Leland
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 https://www.instagram.com/mattkempfit/. Spartan Race discount - 30 percent off all 2023/2024 Spartan Races using code ORM2023. You can listen to the podcast here. https://pod.link/675746526 Could you support us on Patreon? https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia All other ORM Links. Intro and Outro Music by Eric Leland
* * * * * * 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 code ORM23 for $5 off any race. Gaby on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stuntgaby/?hl=en. Travis and Sigrid on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/c/travisandsigrid Intro Music – Paul B. http://paulbielatowicz.com/ Outro Music – Brian Revels https://www.brianrevelsmusic.com/ ORM YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Obstacleracingmedia/videos Support Us On Patreon https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia You can listen to the podcast here. https://pod.link/675746526
Denali, aka The Great One, has over 18,000 feet of gain, so it actually has more vertical rise than Everest. Our friend Monica has moved over from obstacle racing to ice climbing and went for a big challenge with a group she only recently met. Let's find out how it went! Today's episode is sponsored by Organifi and BONEFROG Challenge. Also, you can do any Spartan or Tough Mudder for 30 percent off with code ORM2023. Intro Music – Paul B. http://paulbielatowicz.com/ Outro Music – Brian Revels https://www.brianrevelsmusic.com/ ORM YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Obstacleracingmedia/videos Support Us On Patreon https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia You can listen to the podcast here https://pod.link/675746526 or the link below.
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. https://pod.link/675746526 Could you support us on Patreon? https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia All other ORM Links. Intro and Outro Music by Eric Leland
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? https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia All other ORM Links. Intro and Outro Music by Eric Leland You can listen to the podcast here. https://pod.link/675746526
