On this Episode, Alexandra Codispoti goes over the “Para/Adaptive Competitive” 3k Race that’s going to be at the USA OCR National Championship event. The event takes place in Dalton,GA at Rocky Face Ridge Rock park. Alexandra tells us about the 6 para competitive categories they will have, and the difference between them all. We also chat about some “World’s Toughest Mudder”, as well! USAOCR

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On this Episode, Killington Spartan Ultra pre race show! Neil Murphy, Eric Langdon , and I go down a rabbit hole about the race. Everything from training, fueling , drop bin, and strategy. Neil has done the race almost every year since it started, I’ve done it 5 times and Eric did it last year for the first time. So all three of us have a different point of view from our experiences with this race. Good episode for doing an ultra anywhere .

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On this episode, Eric Langdon and Neil Murphy recap the Spartan New Jersey Ultra . This year was one of the harder years for this race, despite that Neil and Eric both made it on the podium for their Age Group. Oh, and of course we talk about the Killington Ultra, as well, since Neil has never missed a year there.  Check out the OCR Discord if you haven’t already! https://discord.gg/ocr

On this Episode, Brian Gowiski tells us about his back to back podiums at Charlotte Sprint race. We also talk about Spartan races in the past that we have done and the experiences we had. This was an awesome Episode where I felt like I was just talking shop with a buddy after a race. You definitely want to check this one out!

On this Episode, Charlotte Curtis tells us about running OCR races with minimal running early on, and then transitioning to ultra running during 2020. She has done a lot of ultra races in a short amount of time, and has done very well. We go over a few of those, but especially her most recent 2nd place finish at the Georgia Death Race. The Georgia Death Race is a 74ish mile point to point trail run from Vogal State Park to Amicalola Falls State Park. Runners have to carry a 1lb railroad spike the entire way. You don't want to miss this one! 

On this Episode Rachel Watters tells us about her Georgia Savage race this past weekend where she took 2nd place! We also talk about the Casa Garcia 24 hr OCR endurance race that she took First place overall and went 80 miles! Many other races as well, you don't want to miss this episode!

On this Episode I interviewed John Penland. We talked about how he found the sport of OCR, and some of the past races he has done. We also talked about his last race at the Spartan San Antonio Super and Sprint-where he placed 1st in the Super, and 3rd in the Sprint.

On this Episode I interviewed Josiah Middaugh, after his top 10 finish at the Jacksonville National series race. Josiah has a huge endurance racing background in Xterra racing. Being a 14x Xterra National Champion and the 2015 Xterra World Champion. He was on the "Spartan Games", which is a 4 part series on YouTube. He was also on the Amazon Prime's "ECO Challenge Race" that took place in Fiji. He decided to race the Jacksonville race, even though he hasn't done a Spartan Race since 2011. He had an excellent race coming back and is sure to be a threat in races to come. You don't want to miss this Episode!

On this episode I speak with Logan Bernhart. We talk about his background and when he got into OCR. We talk about how he took first place at the OCR Overload race this past weekend and his plans for 2021. Also past races and much more!

On this episode I speak with OCR Overload owner Aaron Frank! OCR Overload is an obstacle race that's going to take place on February, 6th in Waldo Florida. Before you say "where's Waldo" it's like a 3o minute drive from Jacksonville. Its going to be a 4 mile race with almost 40 obstacles! With a combination of Swamp Battle and Hildervat Obstacles. Aaron states this race "will NOT be cancelled" and gave us code SWAMP50 for 50% off! He tells us all the details and describes a lot of the challenging obstacles that are going to be there.

On this episode Mike Stefano and Katelyn Ritter hosted another OCR Podcast Roundtable ! With Jason Dupree and Anna Landry (from OCR Talk), Josh Chace (from ORM's Davis and Chace), Kim DeVoss (from OCR Coven) and yours truly ! We talked about good and bad of 2020 and what we are looking forward to in 2021! this was so much fun i loved chatting with everyone. If you already listened to Obstacle racing adventures episode this is the exact same episode. Make sure you check out the other podcast if you're not doing so already!

On this episode I brought Jason Branham back on to tell us about his first 100 mile trail ultra he did with Chad Houk in West Virginia. The race was called the Rim to River 100. We go over the whole race and he tells us everything about it.

On this episode VeeJay  Jones tells us about an OCR coaching program that he and Rich Diaz are doing from Diaz Human Performance. We also talk about his training facility that he is working on completing soon in Colorado. We talk about his last Spartan race in 2020 and his highlights from 2019. We also talk about his  past weekend at the Florida Savage race. I also asked him about being on The Million Dollar Mile series show as well.

On this Episode, Brian , Michael and I recap the Fayetteville Ultra! We go over the lows and highs of each of our races. What worked, what didn’t, and what we would’ve done different-maybe; OF COURSE, we go off topic….some.

On this episode Victor Quezada talks to us about all the OCR races he has done since 2013. He took 2nd place finish at Dallas Savage Race that he recently did. He tells us about working for Terrain race and racing for them. We also talk about the experience that he had on Steve Austin's Broken Skull Challenge. 

In this episode I talk with Spartan Pro Team member Ashley Heller, and about how her last race went in Jacksonville, FL.  Where she placed 6th in the one and only national series race. Then we talk about covid times, how she found the sport, and past races. We also discussed her hit and run accident she was in while she was out riding her elliptigo bike and how her recovery has been going. Check it out!

On this episode me and my friend Jimmy just talk shop! Talk about past OCR races , races he ran with Oscar Mike and his most recent endurance event at The Gauntlet ! Which is an endurance event that takes place in Georgia that will sometimes go over 30 hours long. 

On this episode my friend Michael Roberson and I talk about the Jacksonville, Florida  Spartan Sprint and Trail race. This is the first Spartan race during Covid-19 Pandemic and we go over all the changes and safety precautions that took place. I feel like Spartan did a great job on putting on this event and we had a good experience running the course.  I recorded this on the way home because we didn't have any other time to record so I apologize for the road noise in the background.

On this episode I talk to Will Hicks from World's Toughest Podcast and The OCR Report. Had a great chat with Will we talked about how he got into OCR and how he started podcasting about it. He told us about  past OCR events, and we also discussed OCR's current situation. What we thought may happen, and what the future may bring. Check out Will's Podcasts here. https://worldstoughestpodcast.libsyn.com/   https://www.theocrreport.com/

On this episode I got to talk to my friend Jason Dupree who does the OCR Talk Podcast with Anna Landry. Jason tells us  about how he got into OCR and how he came about doing his own podcast. We talk about past races , and much more check it out! Make sure you check out OCR Talk as well! https://ocrtalk.libsyn.com/   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXaito54OPGeWDgGVYIRjVA/videos

On this episode I talk to one of the LeHigh Valley Spartans, Matt Engler. He tells us  about past spartan races and how he has found a knack for performing well in Age group division. He explains how with a family life he didn't have the time to put in large training blocks and he figured out a way to get more with less time. On May the 14th he will be having a webinar explaining his method. You can find the webinar here at https://www.matthewengler.com/webinar-registration1587393862847

On this episode we did half the episode on Mike James podcast BeastNet and the second half here on mine! So go over to www.BeastNetPod.com or anywhere you listen to podcast and check them out! We talk about how we both got into OCR and about all the different struggles and races that  we have done in the past . This was a fun episode make sure you listen to the first half from BeastNet.

On this episode we get to know a little more about Aaron Newell, from being immune to CBD, to random prayers failing LOL! We talk about the first US national series race that took place in Jacksonville, FL and how it went.  He tells us about past races done and what races he's planning for 2020. So check it out!

On this episode I speak with Helene Dumais , accomplished Ultra and OCR runner about the upcoming Platinum Rig 24 HR Obstacle Relay World Championships . The race is scheduled to be In New York state, venue TBD on August 1-2. We go over all the details about this event, the rules, obstacles, different race formats , festival area and much more! I also got Helene to tell us about some of her Ultra adventures. See more on this event here https://www.platinumrigevents.com/24h-usa

On this Episode, we talk about all things Spartan Ultra, especially Fayetteville Ultra that is coming up this weekend! We go over the map- venue specifically, and what to expect this year! We talk about the Spartan Ultra distance in general, like how to prepare as a Beginner , fueling , pacing, transition area , drop bin strategy, and other tips on planning. Of course we totally go off the rails in normal dumb fashion also!

On this episode I talk to Greg Coleman and Brian Hess from Trinity Fitness in Jacksonville, Florida, where they put on the Swamp Battle OCR event. The event takes place at WW Ranch Motocross park, which is the same venue Spartan race uses. They give us all the details on the race, and we also talk about his gym Trinity Fitness. The event take place on March 21st from 7-4pm if you live in the area you definitely want to check this out!

On this episode I talked with Ryan Atkins on how he pretty much crushes anything he puts his mind to. We talk about a lot of the endurance events he has done and how he prepared for them.  He tells us about Spartan Ultra WC , Worlds Toughest Mudder ,and his experience running the Bruce trail in Canada. So much more!

On this episode I had an awesome time chatting with a lot of other OCR podcast host! Including Mike Stefano and Katelyn Ritter from Obstacle Running Adventures, Jason Dupree and Anna Landry from OCR Talk ,and Josh Chace from Obstacle Racing Media's  Discourse with Davis and Chace. We talk about 2019 , whats coming in 2020 and we joked around and had a great time!

On this episode LeeAnn Blizzard and I recap the Carolina Ultra. This being her first ultra we talk about her strategy going into the race.  We go over what worked and what didn't work. This was a great race and a great venue. The rain pounded it all day Saturday and it sucked in the most epic way possible! A lot of people expected an easy Ultra and I think everyone was quite surprised. 

On this episode I talk with Heather Olson from the Overcome and Run podcast. Heather tells us about getting into OCR and how she has been focusing on the longer races this year. From getting 40 miles at 12 hr toughest event to doing her first Spartan Ultra we talk about it all! Including her strategies for going to Worlds Toughest Mudder!!

On this episode Kris Mendoza talks about all things ultra running from training , fueling, and mindset. Whether its WTM or a Spartan ultra we covered a little bit of it all. We also talked Toughest Mudder West this past weekend where he took 1st in tougher mudder in the morning then that night ran on the first place relay team for the toughest 12 hr race.  We talk about  Killington and Tahoe spartan Ultras that he did recently as well! 

On this episode my buddy Bruce Jackson tells us about the suffer fest that took place at Lake Tahoe for the Spartan World Championship!!

On this episode Ireland MacBradaigh tells us about crushing West Virginia Trifecta weekend and getting back to back 1st place finishes in his AG at Whistler, B.C. We talk about how he is preparing for Tahoe and his strategy for dealing with the weather. He is also planning on going to Sparta trifecta weekend then Sweden Ultra  World Championships a week later. Listen to see how he plans to take it on!

On this episode Taylor Miller tells us all about her win at the Killington ,Vermont Spartan Ultra! This was Taylor's first elite podium! It doesn't get any better than that!

On this episode Justin Scholl and I talk about West Virginia trifecta weekend. How some of the new rules played out and we also discuss the news on elite qualifying for 2020!

On this Episode, race recaps with Brian Beal , Michael Roberson, and Jimmy Morris . We recap Brian’s “Georgia Death Race” attempt , Michael’s “Savage”  and “Charlotte Spartan” Race. Also, a 5k that both Jimmy and Michael did together! Fun episode with lots of 8th grade level foul language and name calling!

On this episode Jacob Bosecker  from the BROCR Supercast and I take a deep dive into the Spartan Race rule book! We go over the recent changes and find some other interesting issues that you wouldn't know unless you read the book. You think you know all the rules? Listen and see we may surprise you! AROO! 

On this episode I talk with Jason Branham about a lot of different races, from this past weekend at Asheville Super to the 2016 Owl's Head ultra. Jason has been on the scene for a while and has traveled all over the place doing Spartan and ultra events ! He also tells us about getting into the 2020 Georgia Death Race! You definitely want to check this out!

WARNING! If you have listened to any past episodes with Michael Roberson you know how all we do is bust each others balls! So you have been warned! We talk about our weekend trip to Palmerton Spartan Super! It was the second time for Michael and I, and LeeAnn's first time going to Palmerton ! We had a great time and we always do anytime all 3 of us go to a race! It was certainly an adventure full of laughs! This was a good episode full of laughs for us! 

In this episode Sean Clayton tells us about getting into OCR and also doing American ninja warrior!  He tells us about his training and some of the longer races he did last year including Worlds Toughest Mudder! Sean  has been on the Spartan and  OCR scene for a long time. He had a lot of good experiences and stories to tell in this episode. You don't want to miss this!

In this episode Ireland MacBradaigh tells us all about getting into Spartan racing and how he crushed the Big Bear race this year! Ireland took 1st place over all in AG! he tells us about coming back from an injury that happened during the Trifecta Championship in Sparta ,Greece and much much more!!

On this episode Justin Scholl tells us about his Spartan Beast race at New jersey. We talk about his training at the blue mountain trails where the Palmerton super is held. He tells us about his team Lehigh Valley Spartans that he started and also being a member of the USAOCR. 

On this episode Joe Rivera owner of Gett-Itt Core Fitness tells us about retiring from the Marines and creating an awesome gym for OCR enthusiast. Joe has been running OCR and mud runs since the beginning. He has a ton of racing experience under his belt that he shares at his gym with actual spartan obstacles. If you live in the Jacksonville, Florida area you need to check this place out!! 

In this episode Danny Beer talks to us about being a dietitian and how he got into OCR. He tells us about the Charlotte, NC race and how he took the Age group podium in the super and battled against the mud in the sprint. I also pick his brain about my bad eating habits ! I have issues. Danny is a very knowledgeable dietitian in the air force. I enjoyed chatting with him on a bunch of different topics and races.

In this episode I talk with Cole DeRosa . Cole has been killing the AG scene and snagging elite podiums along the way! We talk about him being in the service, the race in Alabama this past weekend and how he got on the podium in elite and age group on the same day!! This is killer episode you got to check it out!

    On this episode I talked with owner of Altrain gym and OCR mitt designer Trevin Ophus. He tells us about opening his own gym a short time after finding fitness. Once discovering his passion for running OCRs and ultras he came up with a new idea for an OCR Mitt that will keep the hands warm but can allow quick access to hands for grip obstacles. Find out how he hand makes these by himself and how you can get a pair of your own. 

On this Episode, Sarah Tucker tells us about finding OCR in 2021 , and finding out really fast she was good at it! She recently placed 3rd at Savage Georgia , and 3rd in Spartan Atlanta Super. We, also, talk about some of her plans for the rest of the year as well.

In this episode we talk to Mack Roesch about being on American Ninja warrior , Broken Skull challenge, and the Spartan team challenge. He tells us about his move to Colorado and how he will be focusing his training on short course races. He tells us about races he has done in the past and much more!

In this episode Ryan Kempson tells us about crushing the first U.S. National series race in Jacksonville, FL !!!!

On this episode another carpenter from Las Vegas! Totally not planned! Ryan Talley talks to us about getting into OCR with his wife , past races he has done and being accepted on to the spartan street team and what its all about!