The OCR CWC Podcast

In 2022 Tyler Veerman decided to take on OCRWC last minute, and left with the 15K and Co-ed team gold. Following this he went on to run 100miles at WTM several weeks later.

2023 will see him continue his pursuits in OCR, but now there's something else he wants to take on...

Whilst living in the States, Martin Perrier found and became hooked on OCR, with an impressive CV of racing, from the first ever OCRWC in 2014, WTM, and Fuego Y Agua to name a few.

When he moved to Geneva he missed the community feel of OCR and turned to Ultra Running, quickly building an equally prestigious list of achievements from UTMB, Backyard Ultra, and a record breaking 6 UTWT in one year.

In this episode we talk about the mental aspect of ultra running, how one prepares for a huge event, how we can all apply this, and the importance of those around us who support us along the way. 

In this episode we catch up with OCRWC champion Karin Karlsson (Abrahamsson). 2022 saw her return to racing after becoming a mother, and she shares her victories and her challenges along the way.

We have an honest conversation about body recovery post-partum and how becoming a mother impacts your fitness and ability to train, and she shares her wisdom on how she coped and the lessons she learnt.

For years Dustin Dorough was a key part of the Spartan Race experience, from his time in marketing, on the build crew, and most famously as one of the original startling MC's in OCR.

We talk about the heyday of the sport, and how things have changed from the early days to now.

After an incredible 2022 season, Kris Rugloski has become the name on everyones lips. With an ability to tackle short course to Ultras, she is an athlete who shows great promise for many years to come.

Yet it is not just her athletic prowess which makes her an incredible asset to the OCR community. Her faith, positive attitude, and social spirit truly embodies what this sport is all about to those who love it most.

We chat with her about her past season, how she manages her accomplishments, and what she plans for 2023.

With a strong sporting background, and a powerful competitive spirit, Rylan took on the challenge of OCR after overcoming personal struggles. With impressive performances over the last year, more recently at Spartan NorAM and Dekafit, all eyes are on this youngster to see how he will perform at the upcoming OCRWC.

I had the pleasure of getting to know this rising star, learning more about his inspirations and life goals, and how he has got to where he is today. 

In this episode I am joined by four incredible women who achieved and hold the Hyrox Female Team World Record, even after the World Championships in Las Vegas.

Whilst all once upon a time OCR athletes, three regularly compete, two featuring on most of the Spartan Elite podiums this year, and one travelling Europe taking on a range of OCR events. A showcase of the top UK female OCR talent currently competing.

With an extensive background in OCR and as an Elected Director on the Board of the UK Obstacle Sports Federation (UKOSF) James is working with the UKOSF team to get OCR and ninja sport recognised as official sports in the UK. He joins Francesca and Adrian to talk about their goals in the UK and as a larger organisation, and the landscape of current OCR.

With a background in Olympic running and a stellar OCR career, childhood friends Jess & Faye decided to team up to provide comprehensive, tailored coaching to OCR athletes.

Talking about their inspiration, what it takes to set up a new business, and what they've faced along the way, I find out all about their joint venture.

On the road to recovery from an ACL tear the big question on everyones lips is, when will Nicole be back racing? 

We catch up on her progress and goals for the year, and how the OCR Development team is progressing.