  Jessica Franko does extensive research and looks at ways to improve the process of Spartan Race officiating.    Jessica's overview and full report. Today's Sponsor is: Barbados Adventure Race - Have an awesome RaceCation on December 3rd in the Caribbean. 3K and 10K options. Code ORM25 for $25 Off!    New obstacle racing discord    Support Us On Patreon    ORM YouTube Channel     Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels    Listen to your favorite player. 

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  The Frontline OCR was this past weekend in Byron, Illinois and we were there. We talked with the founder Ed Leon, and several participants. Matt B. Davis also talks about his personal experience during and after the race.    We also have a hybrid event bonus for those of you hybrid curious - A look into The Rocky Mountain Games.      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.    You can listen to the podcast here.    All other Obstacle Racing Media Links.    Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels.  

Frontline OCR/Rocky Mountain Games

  Enjoy today's episode with the following guests:    Francesca Dambruoso, Vice President of FIOCR (Italian OCR Federation) and Race Director for the OCREC24 100 meters race.    Mauro Leoni, President of FIOCR and Event Director for OCREC24.    Stefano Zappa, Board Member of FIOCR, President of ESOF, and Competition Director for OCREC24.    Together, we'll delve into the details of the 2024 OCR European Championships, set to take place from June 12 to 16, 2024, in Folgaria, Alpe Cimbra, Italy.    Check out more here - https://ocreuropeanchampionships.org/    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. 

2024 OCR Euro Champs Preview

  Let's learn about the grueling and exhilarating world of the Endeavor Team Challenge with race director, Denis Dumas. Scheduled for August 24th and 25th, this unique 30+ hour competition covers over 40 miles of California’s scenic Bear Valley, pushing competitors through diverse challenges like the Crucible Road March, Competitor Field, Night Orienteering, and the climactic Final Run.    You can also visit them at the Big Bear Spartan Race, they'll have a booth set up.    Then we talk with Ian Hosek, Vice Chair of USAOCR. We learn all about the brand new 2024 USA OCR Championship they are holding in October in North Georgia in conjunction with Phoenix Races.    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.    Follow today's guests: Endeavor Team Challenge and USA OCR.     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. 

Endeavor Challenge | USAOCR Championship

  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. 

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