First up we talk to Matt from VJ along with Alex from Mudgear to talk all about the all new SpeedRuck. Then, we dive into an exclusive interview with Phillipe Levy from the Belgian Obstacle Racing Federation (BOCRA), as he candidly shares his experiences. Despite promises of support in resources and funding, he reveals how BOCRA felt abandoned by i…

First from Spartan Georgia it's RJ Lora, Antonius, Melissa Nuñez and Taryn Terrell, Follow this week’s guests: See above links. Today's show is sponsored by: Endeavor Team Challenge The event takes place in areas selected for their beautiful and challenging terrain. Competitors enjoy scenic panoramas as they move up mountains, rappel down cliffs, …

Giles Chater, COO of Spartan/Tough Mudder comes on to talk about the return of team money to World's Toughest Mudder, plus a true relay style and other changes. Follow this week’s guests: Giles Chater Use code ORM for all Tough Mudder and Spartan Races for 20 percent off. Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes. All other Obstacle Rac…

Veejay is back to talk about his Alula performance, GOV Games, an update on Spartan payments, potential OCR retirement, and more. Today's show is sponsored by: Endeavor Team Challenge The event takes place in areas selected for their beautiful and challenging terrain. Competitors enjoy scenic panoramas as they move up mountains, rappel down cliffs,…

We sat down at or near the ORM tent this past Sunday in Conyers, Georgia for the annual Spartan Race weekend. Listen and enjoy: Scott The Fayne, Lee Ann, Cassidy Nichols Cassandra Gill, Sarah Tucker, Brad Heilwagen, Michael, Wendy and Addie Green, Shell. Use code ORM20 to save 20 percent on any Tough Mudder or Spartan Race. Follow this week's guest…

Phil joins us to explore his journey through 36 seasons (and counting) of The Amazing Race, the dramatic shifts in television viewing habits over two decades, and being left off from "Paramountain". He also let us know what he's doing while contestants tackle challenges. Last, we'll dive into his new show that seeks to recruit elite athletes. Terra…

Mark Batres, Nicole Mericle, and Kris Rugloski journeyed to the Saudi Arabian desert aiming to secure the top prize of $80,000. Although victory eluded them, they collectively earned $50,000 as Nicole finished 2nd, Mark finished 3rd, and Kris finished 7th. Tune in as we conclude our coverage of the 2024 Tough Mudder Infinity Alua event. Terrapin Ev…

Ian K is back to discuss news from the last week in OCR including Matt's lack of luggage in AlUla, Ian did a DEKA STRONG, Rugged Maniac closing its doors, and more. Terrapin Events sponsor today's episode. We are excited to promote Dirty Leprechaun on March 16th. Awesome local race plus a pancake breakfast! Follow Ian K at UKOCR. Support Us On Patr…

It finally happened. All the hype is over and the event is on. Listen as athletes settle in for Friday dinner, then we hear from tons of athletes from the finish line of this epic race. Full race results here - https://www.obstacleracingmedia.com/featured/alula-tough-mudder-infinity-results/ Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes. Al…

Ian joins the show to talk Spartan firings, HYROX rowers, Superbowl commercials, and so much more. Terrapin Events sponsor today's episode. We are excited to promote Dirty Leprechaun on March 16th. Awesome local race plus a pancake breakfast! Also Rugged Maniac - The ultimate and muddiest obstacle course and 5K mud run—takes over the US with 25 liv…

Veejay Jones and Natalie Miano join forces with host Matt B. Davis to share their insights on the upcoming $480,000 Tough Mudder Infinity event set for the 24th. As part of a four-person team, Veejay will be in the thick of the competition in AlUla, with Natalie on the sidelines cheering for her husband and WTM record holder, Mark Batres. The trio …

Fontaine has been writing for ORM for many years. She joins us today to talk about photography, OCR in the Northwest, being married to an obstacle racer, and more. Terrapin Events sponsor today's episode. We are excited to promote two races coming up soon. My Muddy Valentine on February 10 and Dirty Leprechaun on March 16th. Also by Rugged Maniac -…

Veejay wants an old-school jam for the Pan American Spartan Champs. Matt does not know how to handle the cold. Veejay is 1-1 in field goal attempts. So much more. Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes. All other Obstacle Racing Media Links. Intro Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels…

Nick might be less visible on the course until later this year, yet this doesn't diminish his happiness. Stay tuned to discover how he's embracing his roles as a full-time teacher and track coach. Terrapin Events sponsor today's episode. We are excited to promote two races coming up soon. My Muddy Valentine on February 10 and Dirty Leprechaun on Ma…

Check out this interview with European OCR Champion Leon Kofoed. He tells us about his plans for 2024, which may be his final OCR season. First, we deep dive into a 2023 Championship Season recap. Plus a preview of the AlUla Saudi Arabia race with his team of studs. Today's episode is sponsored by Terrapin Events. We are excited to promote two race…

Veejay is back to talk gas station self-surgery, hip-hop origins, Spartan Tea, A House Divided, Breaking Bad, getting hit in the head with obstacles, what races he'll hit in 2024, and much more. Today's episode is sponsored by Rugged Maniac - $5 off registration with code ORM24. 5K course. Awesome obstacles. Plus this year's shirts are venue-specif…

And you may find yourself as the host of a strange new sport called obstacle racing. And you may ask yourself "Well, how did I get here?!" Today's episode is the chapter before the other chapters. We dive in with someone who started as the first employee of the famed staffing company and ended up a life long friend. Today's episode is sponsored by …

Ian K from UKOCR and STFK from I Am A Spartan Podcast check in on the latest Spartan changes including paying for photos, not getting paid for winning, Matt’s appearance on WTF, and more. Don’t forget to Support Us On Patreon to help us continue bringing you exciting content. Instagram Links To Follow: I Am A Spartan Podcast UK OCR YouTube Channel:…

2023 3K Spartan World Champion Veejay Jones talks about Abu Dhabi, DEKA World Champs, Tough Mudder in Saudi Arabia, and so much More. Don’t forget to Support Us On Patreon to help us continue bringing you exciting content. Links To Follow: Veejay on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/veejay_jones/ YouTube Channel: Explore more content on our ORM…

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 …

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 rucki…

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…

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 …

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 …

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 current…

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…

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-profi…

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 annou…

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…

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 Musi…

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.…

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 …

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 …

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 fee…

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 …

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 …

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 – B…

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 Rac…

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 …

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.…

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 …

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. …

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 Pat…

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 Mudde…

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…

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.

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 P…

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 u…

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 OCRW…

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.…