Nitty Gritty Training

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts.

This week we are joined by Arielle Fitzgerald - OCR Dream Team athlete, Ultrarunner, and holistic nutritionist. We figured that she is the perfect person to interview all about fueling for long OCR and running events - it's kind of her thing! A good fueling plan is a critical piece of race performance and is essential for race success. We learned a ton and hope you do too!

Faye

Jess

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OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts.

As we are all well aware, there are LOTS of different ways to strength train. This week, we chat about the type of strength training that is particularly beneficial for PEOPLE WHO RUN - note that I didn't say "runners"!

OCR athletes - this absolutely applies to you as well:) We also dive into Unstoppable - Grit Coaching's new "Strength for Runners" app, created to make run-specific strength simple and accessible!

The app can be found here on Google Play.

Faye

Jess

Coaching Website

Listen to this and all Nitty Gritty episodes here.

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts.

Have you ever spent much of a Spartan race cursing the course designer and wondering how someone could create a race so……insane? Us too! This week, we are joined by the man responsible for many of the wild routes of Spartan races. Steve dives into lots of the behind-the-scenes of Spartan, how races come together, and his hot takes on the state of the sport.

Faye

Jess

Coaching Website

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts.

Kris Brown is a HOKA-sponsored ultrarunner based in Missoula, MT. While he specializes in hilly races in the 50k-100k range, he relentlessly competes in events of all distances, having finished top-ten at the 2018 Western States 100-miler just three weeks after running a sub-15 minute 5k on the track. Kris also "deep-dabbles" in obstacle racing and most recently finished an impressive 5th at the San Luis Obispo Spartan Elite Series race. Kris chats about what it takes to be successful in ultras, and how he's transitioned that to OCR.

Faye

Jess

Coaching Website

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts.

Until very recently, men and women trained similarly despite fairly substantial biological differences (hello, hormones!). In recent years, more conversations are happening to teach women to train with, rather than against, their physiology.

This week we examine what is happening during your menstrual cycle and what can be tweaked in training to optimize performance and minimize symptoms.

Faye

Jess

Coaching Website

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts.

We are joined with Spartan's "Mind Doctor" Dr. Lara Pence. Lara is a licensed clinical psychologist whose clientele includes elite athletes and corporate executives. Lara is the Chief Wellness Specialist for Spartan and will be starring in the "No Retreat: Business Bootcamp" show with Joe Desena on CNBC next month.

We chat with Lara about her practice and the work she does with athletes and non-athletes alike.

Faye

Jess

Coaching Website

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts.

When it comes to peak performance, a little planning can go a long way! This week, we discuss important considerations when planning a rewarding racing season.

Faye

Jess

Coaching Website

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OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts.

Ryan Kent comes on to discuss his recent wins in Dekafit and Hyrox. Also, how he balances being an athlete with a full-time job and fatherhood. Plus some insight into his training.

Faye

Jess

Coaching Website

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OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts.

This week we are joined by Kirk DeWindt of The Running Public – an elite racer and coach. Kirk opens up about his journey with alcohol rehab, the effects alcohol has on performance, and what it's like to go through addiction.

Faye

Jess

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This week, we answer questions submitted by YOU, our listeners! We chat about everything from the importance of different workouts and footwear choices. Also, whether or not Jess will tackle another Spartan Race!

Faye

Jess

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