Obstacle Running Adventures

Another rough week in OCR due to the poor reception of the first episode of the Spartan Games, the formal venue announcement of World's Toughest Mudder being in Alabama, the news of Kyle McLaughlin stepping down as the president of Tough Mudder, and Spartan athletes still demanding their prize money from last year. We discuss all of this news and give our opinions on them.

0:00 - 3:10 - Intro

3:10 - 4:55 - Quick News

4:55 - 5:35 - Content Preface

5:35 - 20:44 - News Discussion

20:44 - End - Outro

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News Stories:

Spartan Games Episode 1

World's Toughest Mudder in Alabama

Kyle McLaughlin Stepping Down from Tough Mudder

Savage Georgia Podiums

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Humanity Secret Link

Best Night Ever Secret Link

Nerd Boner Secret Link

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Next episode is in April which really snuck up on us, Mike has had some plans though!

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Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

It's pretty clear that OCR has taken a massive hit due to the outbreak of COVID back in 2020 but many were optimistic about a strong return after. Unfortunately, things still aren't looking much better with low turnouts at many events, race brands rapidly downsizing, and from what we and other friends can vouch for a large hit to podcast listeners.

Robb McCoy from FIT Challenge has won awards from Best of OCR for his role as a race director, his race itself, and for the unique obstacles that are featured in them! Yet due to the effect of low registrations, it is looking like this almost decade old OCR company will be coming to an end in 2023.

We had him on to talk about what he considered going into making this decision, what he believes it means for the sport of OCR, and his plans moving forward!

Be sure to register for the second to last of their OCRs, follow them on Instagram, and join their community on Facebook.

0:00 - 2:35 - Intro

2:35 - 9:08 - Quick News

9:08 - 9:31 - Content Preface

9:31 - 13:31 - Mike's Rant

13:31 - 49:48 - Robb McCoy from FIT Challenge Interview

49:48 - End - Outro

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News Stories:

Joe DeSena Helping in Ukraine

Jarrett Newby's Baby

David Magida's Baby

Spartan SLO Race Video: Women and Men

Chandler Smith Engaged

FIT Challenge Last OCR Announcement

Atlanta Spartan Super Podiums: Men and Women

Atlanta Spartan Sprint Podiums: Men and Women

Mexico City Spartan Stadium Podiums: Men and Women

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Surprise Secret Link

Hula Hoop Secret Link

Pep Talk Secret Link

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Next episode we may go to or have someone call in about BoldrDash WinterDash!

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Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up

Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

Did you guys see that epic battle for 3rd place at Spartan San Luis Obispo? We did, and we questioned "who the hell is that guy was with the bleached blonde hair who just beat out Hawk Call?".

Turns out it was someone who we have had our eye on for the past year thanks to The Obstacle Racing Collab, Nic Maszk (pronounced "mask")! We had him on to talk about how he got into the sport, his experience competing at SLO, thoughts on Spartan's spear throw penalty, why he bleached his hair, and much much more!

Be sure to follow TORC on Instagram to keep track of Nic and his teammates!

0:00 - 2:31 - Intro

2:31 - 7:39 - Quick News

7:39 - 8:10 - Content Preface

8:10 - 42:41 - Nic Maszk Interview

42:41 - End - Outro

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Spartan North American Elite Series Standings: Men and Women

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Respectful Secret Link

Mini Golf Secret Link

Someone is Cutting Onions Secret Link

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Next episode Mike will be in Miami for a Bachelor party but hopefully we will get an episode out about the FIT 'Rock 50k that he is missing or Obstacle Wonderland's Run for Gold Race!

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Our favorite OCR athletes from Denmark came over to the United States to start their race season!

Ida Mathilde Steensgaard has been having a particularly great time by winning both the Spartan Sprint and Super in Jacksonville and then running Savage Race for the first time and winning her axe!

We discuss those two events as well as Red Bull's Conquer the Castle which is on Mike's bucket list to cover as media some day!

Ida is sponsored by Red Bull, Inov8, Garmin, and Virus so consider giving those companies some love for supporting the sport of OCR! 0:00 - 2:55 - Intro

2:55 - 13:59 - Quick News

13:59 - 14:38 - Content Preface

14:38 - 1:00:10 - Ida Mathilde Ruben Steensgaard Interview

1:00:10 - End - Outro

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News Stories:

Death Penalty for Boston Marathon Bomber

Boston Marathon Race Defer or Refund for Ukrainians

New York Road Runners Stand with Ukraine Run

Ironman Statement of Soliderity with Ukraine

Delmo Beer Mile Island Championships

Lindsay Webster's "Retirement" from OCR

Scott Sweeney is a Grand Dad

TORC Patreon

Spartan Games Season 2 Reveal Date

New Savage Obstacles and Rules

Martins Licis Wins Arnold's Classic

Hyrox New York Podiums

Bonefrog Dallas Podiums

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Savage Florida Podiums: Men and Women

Savage Blitz Florida Podiums

Good Karma Secret Link

Humble Beginnings Secret Link

Beast Mode Secret Link

Falling Secret Link

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Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up

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It's been a few years but we were thrilled to have Heather Gollnick back on the show! Heather has been in the sport of OCR for a while now and has been a solid competitor in both the Spartan elite field as well as in the age group waves. We had her on to talk about Jacksonville which was the first of Spartan's new age group series! She coaches both OCR and Triathalon athletes, is a motivational speaker, and has done and continues to do much more! 0:00 - 2:58 - Intro 2:58 - 10:59 - Quick News

10:59 - 11:49 - Content Preface

11:49 - 37:54 - Heather Gollnick Interview

37:54 - End - Outro

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Next episode we don't have anything planned ... but we do have the 5 weeks after that figured out, we will see!

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Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

We had the wonderful Corinna Coffin on the show again to talk about her plans for 2022. We talk about her move, Hyrox, DekaFit, Tactical Games, GORUCK Games, and much more! Step your game up and consider hiring her as a nutritionist, keep an eye out for her group program in the future as well! 0:00 - 3:26 - Intro

3:26 - 10:07 - Quick News

10:07 - 10:41 - Content Preface

10:41 - 47:28 - Corinna Coffin Interview

47:28 - End - Outro

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Dubbest Going on Tour

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Frigus is a snowshoe race put on by The Endurance Society, a Northeast based event company run by Andy Weinberg. Many OCR enthusiasts from back in the day know the importance of Andy but nowadays he is still a solid race director. Speaking of OCR enthusiasts, I was able to have Scott Sweeney call in to talk about his experience at Frigus. Scott is frequently a volunteer coordinator for races like FIT Challenge and Bonefrog. Whether he is participating or playing a crucial role in the event, he is always a welcome sight. Be sure to thank him for the work he does as an unsung hero. Races can't happen without volunteers, and the volunteer coordinator is vital in getting them together to keep races running smoothly.

0:00 - 2:11 - Intro

2:11 - 3:52 - Quick News

3:52 - 4:19 - Content Preface

4:19 - 20:42 - Scott Sweeney Interview

20:42 - End - Outro

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News Stories:

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John Albon's AlbonApp

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Surprise Secret Link

Leg Day Secret Link

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Cole Schwartz is an athlete that we haven't had on the show since 2018, and after seeing his repeated performance at Hyrox including most recently at Chicago I figured that it was definitely time to have him on again!

We discuss his entry into the world of hybrid racing, recommendations for first timers attempting a Hyrox, living in Hawaii, and much more!

Be sure to check out his YouTube videos with his girlfriend Abi, and a more specific recommendation of his 73 year old grandmother skydiving!

0:00 - 3:00 - Intro

3:00 - 6:56 - Quick News

6:56 - 7:34 - Content Preface

7:34 - 45:18 - Cole Schwartz Interview

45:18 - End - Outro

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Next episode we will either be hearing from a participant of Frigus or from Corinna Coffin!

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KC Timber Challenge is a venue out in Bonner Springs, KS! If this sounds familiar then you either live in the midwest or remember it from my OCR America 2 days back in 2020 with Evan Perperis and other awesome people!

We had MudGear BOTL Pro Team athlete Thomas Plush on the show to talk about the event, how he got into OCR, his barefoot running, and more!

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2:38 - 7:54 - Quick News

7:54 - 8:22 - Content Preface

8:22 - 45:40 - Thomas Plush Interview

45:40 - End - Outro

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Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up

Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

We finally had the podfather on the show for his own episode! Hear from Will Hicks from World's Toughest Podcast, The OCR Report, and doggo dad of 3. He is also in charge of the running group in the World's Toughest Mudder Community too!

Make sure you follow along with The OCR Report on Instagram because we have been having explosive growth and we don't seem to be slowing down!

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3:24 - 6:08 - Quick News

6:08 - 6:46 - Content Preface

6:46 - 56:26 - Will Hicks Interview

56:26 - End - Outro

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Next episode we will either be hearing from someone from KC Timber Challenge or an athlete who competed in Chicago's Hyrox!

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Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up

Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest