Alan and Ian are back behind the mic with a packed episode that hops from European travel chaos to OCR race drama and everything in between.

They kick things off with tales from Montenegro, including Alan's encounter with siren‑blaring paramedics on electric bikes at the One Run race. From there, it's a deep dive into Eurochamps and obstacle designs, comparing Spain's grip‑heavy rigs to the UK's fast‑flowing courses — all while sipping Swedish cider and fermented apple juice.

The pair stay with the Euro Championships, dissecting safety lessons from a rope‑snap incident, before spotlighting standout performances from the UK Athetes, whose rig skills continue to dominate the UK OCR scene.

They also chat job openings at Wild Forest, Tough Mudder, and Spartan, crunching the numbers on volunteer pay versus perks, and unpack the latest contender status confusion ahead of WTM 2026 — including Alan's pit plans with Little Big Scotland and a mysterious puzzle reveal.

Finally, they tackle Deadly Dozen's crowdfunding push, Hyrox's luxury cruise, and a few eyebrow‑raising stories from the running world — from charity hikers booed on Snowdon to marathon break‑up signs in Traverse City.

It's classic Swift Half: travel tales, race talk, and plenty of laughs over a pint (or a cider).

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Ian is Back with Megan the staning landlady 🏕 Tough Mudder Camping Chaos

£60 volunteer camping fees, early shifts, and US‑style logistics headaches spark debate.

🗺 Scotland Course Maps Breakdown

Spartan vs Tough Mudder: big rigs return, 30‑obstacle layouts, and what's exclusive to the 15K.

🌍 OCRWC & Euros Drama

Low turnout in Australia, political tension in Spain, and Megan heading out to commentate live.

🇬🇧 UK Champs Highlights

Dave Parkin dominates, Rachel Joy sets a world record, and Deadly Dozen proves brutally strength‑heavy.

🏋️ Spartan Elite Series Shake‑Up

A new global format, a race on a cruise ship, and more structural changes from Spartan HQ.

🚢 Hyrox Cruiser & 🛒 IKEA Marathon

€2.6k–€3.8k cabins raise eyebrows, while the IKEA Marathon goes viral.

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In this episode Wil, Becky and Finley are joined by Team UK Captain, Tamar Barclay and Vice-Captain, Andrew Durrance. They discuss the upcoming European Championships in Irun, Spain including 100m, 3km and 12km races, courses (wow - that elevation!) and obstacles. They talk about the squad (biggest youth squad so far?) and where there may be chances of medals. Best of luck to all racing in Irun!

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In this inspiring episode, Alan sits down with Harry Taroni, owner of Greendale Performance Gym, to explore his remarkable transformation from late‑starter in fitness to Ironman competitor and event organiser. Harry opens up about his journey from being overweight to becoming a competitive amateur boxer, then pushing his limits through endurance racing.

He shares details of his upcoming Backyard Ultra at Manor Farm on 25 September, a £95 event featuring a unique twist — a chain medal for every DNF and special pre‑race packages for participants. The conversation dives into the mindset behind endurance sport, the creativity of event design, and the balance between training, promotion, and storytelling in the OCR and endurance community.

A candid, motivational chat about resilience, reinvention, and the drive to keep moving forward — whether you're chasing finish lines or creating them.

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This week on the Swift Half features guest Landlady Meg Tranter and guest regular Graham Wells joining Ian given that Alan is on his wedding holiday.

The big news this week was the start of the Spartan Race season at Henley. How did our guests experience go? We have all the information including what the ideal obstacle density is and how you solve a problem like athletes not racing the Elite waves.

Away from Spartan we consider the Tough Mudder Ambassador hub in the Mudder Village, take a look at Born Survivor and chat about Bog Commander, one of the hidden gems in UK OCR.

We also consider whether Garmin's new entry level watch really is affordable, whether we race in miles or KM's and take a trip to Fitness Racing Corner.

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Each episode, host Wil Chung teams up with elite athletes Becky Neal and Finley Greenleaf to break down the toughest races in OCR. From brutal obstacles to terrain tactics, they dive into what it really takes to conquer the course—and who's out there making waves. Whether you're chasing podiums or just chasing grit, this is your inside line to the athletes and strategies that matter.

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This week's Swift Half is equal parts banter and race talk. Alan, Ian, and Will Chung kick things off with a light‑hearted wedding special chat — champagne, milk, and grey‑hair jokes included — before diving head‑first into the latest obstacle‑racing updates.

Will breaks down the London West Tough mudder design tweaks, from flinty ground challenges to revamped obstacles like Augustus Gloop and Shawshank, plus his Tough Mudder Trifecta medal reveal featuring new hex‑token designs and heavyweight belt buckles. The crew reviews London West, where elevation punished even the strongest contenders, and celebrates the global OCR boom with 14,000 racers in attendance and 2,000 athletes in Thailand take on their first Thailand Tough Mudder

They cover the British Championship results — Dan Titcomb and Becky Neal taking top honours — and debate Spartan r pricing policy, calling out the £160 10K controversy. There's also a nod to Rachel's ultrarunning victory, Deadly Dozen updates, and a hilarious world‑record guessing game from the London Marathon (foam clogs, knights, and blindfolds all make an appearance).

A packed, fast‑moving episode full of medals, mud, and mayhem — classic Swift Half energy with Will Chung back in the mix.

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There's a new race director on the block — and he's bringing a fresh twist to OCR. Ramunas Uikys joins Alan and Wendy to talk about the upcoming Ipswich Playground 400 m event, a fast‑paced challenge on 22 August with tickets at only £25.

The team dives into:

• Ramunas's journey from competitor to race director

• Test runs and obstacle planning for the new 400 m format

• Playground OCR's expansion across Ipswich, Cambridge, and Norwich

• Behind‑the‑scenes prep for the 3 K junior race and future UK series inclusion

A packed episode full of innovation, community spirit, and the next generation of OCR racing. Grab a drink and tune in — the Playground is open!

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In this Episode Alan & Ian covered more ground than a Parkrun tourist.

• BBQ etiquette: should you bring booze or not • Parkrun "race vs run" debate and start‑line pacing ideas • Athletics controversies: gender categories, youth racing, and safeguarding • Tough Mudder ticketing headaches, course layouts, and post‑COVID vibes • Hyrox Elite 15 points system and the British Champs weekend • Race rules, penalties, and pre‑race briefings done right • Fundraising heroes smashing burpee targets • London Marathon ballot madness & OCREC deadline extension • Rat Race Adventures returning this August • And yes… who wins a swim‑bike‑run mash‑up: Luke or Mo?

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Each episode, host Wil Chung teams up with elite athletes Becky Neal and Finley Greenleaf to break down the toughest races in OCR. From brutal obstacles to terrain tactics, they dive into what it really takes to conquer the course—and who's out there making waves. Whether you're chasing podiums or just chasing grit, this is your inside line to the athletes and strategies that matter.

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