Today's episode is all about Spartan's new Deka.Fit, which they are calling a "Decathlon for all levels of fitness". We speak with Spartan Founder Joe DeSena and DekaFit Program Manager Yancy Culp. Matt and Josh talk about how this might effect the OCR industry and Armen Hammer weighs in on what it might mean for Crossfit. That's a lot of talking and info, let's dig in! OCR Discord Chat Support Us On Patreon

Spartan DekaFit - Everything We Know (So Far) About DekaFit

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  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 its parent organization, World Obstacle, led by Ian Adamson.    In this revealing discussion, Phillipe unpacks the challenges faced before, during, and after last year's World Obstacle Championship held in Genk.    Today's show is sponsored by Frontline OCR. Join us in Illinois for one of the best OCR's in the midwest on May 25th in Byron, Illinois.    Today's show is also sponsored by: Endeavor Team Challenge  Register now and get 20% OFF for this year’s event hosted in Bear Valley, California, in the Stanislaus National Forest. Enter ORM20 at checkout between now and April 15th, 2024.    Use code ORM-2024 for all Tough Mudder and Spartan Races for 20 percent off.    Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes.    All other Obstacle Racing Media Links.    Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels and John Wesley Harding. 

VJ and Mudgear Partnership/Phillipe from BOCRA

  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, and paddle across beautiful alpine reservoirs. Teams work together to accomplish more than they thought possible, and they do it in a safe, professional, and friendly competitive environment.  Register now and get 20% OFF for this year’s event hosted in Bear Valley, California, in the Stanislaus National Forest. Enter ORM20 at checkout between now and April 15th, 2024.    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 Racing Media Links.    Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels and John Wesley Harding. 

Some Real Ones From Georgia Spartan

  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 Racing Media Links.    Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels and John Wesley Harding. 

Giles Chater - 2024 World's Toughest Team Money + Other Changes

    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, and paddle across beautiful alpine reservoirs. Teams work together to accomplish more than they thought possible, and they do it in a safe, professional, and friendly competitive environment.  Register now and get 20% OFF for this year’s event hosted in Bear Valley, California, in the Stanislaus National Forest. Enter ORM20 at checkout between now and April 15th, 2024.    Follow this week’s guests: Veejay Jones    Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes.    All other Obstacle Racing Media Links.    Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels and John Wesley Harding.  

MVP - March 21, 2024

  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 guests: (links above).    Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes.    All other Obstacle Racing Media Links.    Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels and John Wesley Harding. 

Spartan DekaFit - Everything We Know (So Far) About DekaFit

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