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Tahoe 2016 aka Moss and Snow Oct 06, 2016

Show notes

Today's episode is an all timer. We discuss pretty much everything that went down in Tahoe last weekend at the Spartan World Championship.

Joe Desena takes us on his Tahoe Beast journey with Randy Moss and some other distinguished guests. We answer the questions about what Randy did or didn't do, and how Joe feels about all of it.

We then talk to Joe Di about drug testing and how Spartan handled snow and wind mid race in Tahoe.

You know we never like to reveal too much in teasers so tune in to get the rest.

Today's show is sponsored by:

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New Spartan Rules/Tahoe Preview Sep 30, 2016

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Joe Di has been with Spartan for a few years, most known for heading up the Spartan SGX Training Program. Just recently, he was named "Director of Sport Initiatives". As "a part of a panel of guys", this covers things like Elite Heat Rules, The Spartan Pro Team, etc.

Listen in to learn about :

The new obstacles in Tahoe
Why rules changed around The Rope Climb and The Herc Hoist
When you can and can't kick the bell
The constant evolution of rule change in our sport

Keith Allen then calls in to discuss The Asheville Spartan TV episode. He also checks in with some Spartan Tahoe predictions. He and matt digress some along the way to talk about high school basketball and Friendly's.

Today's episode is sponsored by:

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Warrior Dash Co-Founder Ryan Kunkel Sep 30, 2016

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Episode 200 - Ryan Kunkel has a masters degree in Environmental Health. So how the hell does that guy end up creating one of the first successful mud runs? Tune in to learn:

How he and his partner got started.
"Going from 0-100" and having 18,000 registered at their 3rd ever event.
Outlasting the boom bust of 2013-2014.
Experimenting with Urban Warrior Dash, Iron Warrior Dash, and giving away $100k (twice).
Much more

Today's show is sponsored by Wetsuit Warehouse - ORM15 saves you 15% on anything on the website.

David Magida Sep 23, 2016

Show notes

David Magida began obstacle racing in 2012 and found his way to many podiums, eventually securing one of the first spots on the Spartan Pro Team. After 3 grueling years, he slowed down his racing circuit to open a gym. That was just the beginning in an OCR story that is still being written.

Listen in as Matt and David discuss:

The "OG Days" of OCR 2012-2014
Push versus pull strength
David's gym Elevate
Appearing on and eventually getting a gig on NBC
Hanging out with Randy Moss
David's book
Spartan Webisodes you probably haven't even heard of.
Rise Of The Sufferfests

Today's show is sponsored by BoneFrog Challenge – ORM10 gets you $10 off all 2016 races. Obstacle Course Training - Training plan's from the world's best obstacle racers. ORM15 gets you 15%o off. Show Notes David Magida - Athlinks Link The Essentials of Obstacle Course Training - David's new book David's Gym - Elevate Interval Fitness ROSF - Rent or Buy Rise Of The Sufferfests Spartan Obstacle Challenge - New Spartan Webisodes

CMC Returns With An All Star Team/Keith Allen Talks Obstacle TV Sep 16, 2016

Show notes

We begin today's show with on-site interviews from the (well received) return of Civilian Military Combine from last weekend.

You will hear from:

Amelia Boone - TV Commentator Coach Pain - Pit MC Robb McCoy - Finish Line MC Rich Rosa -Managing Partner Garfield Griffiths - Race Director/Mad Genius

Next up is a phone chat Matt B. and Keith Allen. They discuss the recent obstacle based tv shows we have seen so far in 2016. These include American Ninja Warrior, BattleFrog College/League Championship, The Spartan Race U.S. Championship Series and Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge.

It's a lively 1 hour 19 minute episode to make up for the brevity of last week's show.

Today's show is sponsored by:

Spartan Fit - Joe Desena's latest book. 30 days to transforming your body and mind. Rugged Maniac – $5 off when you use the code PODCAST on all races. Obstacle Guard – Code ORM gets you 10% off all orders in the U.S.

Special Spartans Sep 09, 2016

Show notes

On today's show we speak with Dr. Joe Galasso of the Special Spartans Race. These children's races "offers kids with intellectual, and/or developmental disabilities (IDD), and those with cognitive, learning and/or vocational delays a chance to build self-esteem, pride and physical accomplishment".

We learn what this event is all about, the success it's been having, and where the program is going.

Spartan Races schedule for remainder of 2016.

9/24 Citizen's Bank Park 10/01-10/02 Tahoe, CA 10/15 South Florida 10/22-10/23 Tri-State, NJ 11/12-11/13 Fenway Park 12/10-12/11 Los Angeles, CA

Today's show is sponsored by

UFM - Support your manhood with Underwear For Men! For $5 off, use promo code ORM. BoneFrog Challenge – ORM10 gets you $10 off all 2016 BoneFrog races.

Return Of The Ubernerd - Dustin Dorough Sep 02, 2016

Show notes

Dustin appeared on the 1st episode of the year and the feedback was great. Turns out many of you really enjoy hearing things outside of OCR. So if you only want 100% obstacle stuff, this episode is NOT for you. If you like-a the nerdy stuff, this episode includes the following subject matter:

Batman Vs. Superman
Deadpool
DC versus Marvel (including DC's parallel to BattleFrog)
Gishwhes - one of the charities Dustin supports
How you actually say Dustin's last name
Dustin's new gig at BoneFrog
Oh and he does "The Spartan Speech"

Today's show is sponsored by

Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM on all purchases.

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RockTape - Use code OCR16 for 30% off your first purchase of $30 or more

Show Notes

Gishwhes - Charity that Dustin spoke about with Misha Collins.

Episode 163 - The Dustin episode from earlier this year.

Hunter McIntyre Aug 26, 2016

Show notes

Episode 195 - Believe it or not, we have never dedicated an entire show to Hunter McIntyre. The closest being a 20 minute sit down back in April of 2014 as part of the USOCR episode. On today's show, Hunter and Matt discuss:

The Boundless episode where he took on a French 140km bike race (and lost)
Why he is training to be an "endurance athlete" and not necessarily a "Spartan Racer"
His new World's Toughest Mudder 2016 teammate (and why he was chosen)
The recent Spartan DQ's and what Spartan can do better
Much, much more

Today's episode is sponsored by

KitBrix - Get your KitBrox bag for schlepping your stuff to races.

Obstacle Guard – Code ORM gets you 10% off all orders in the U.S.

Show Notes:

The USOCR podcast from May 2014

Boundless on Esquire Network

Lindsey Runkel Aug 19, 2016

Show notes

Being athletic growing up, Lindsey tried just about every sport you can think of. A few years ago, she bought a street bike, got bored quickly, and looked into competitive mountain biking. Then, in October of 2014, she had a bad bike accident which left her paralyzed below the waist.

Told immediately she would never walk again, she has been determined to prove that doctor, and many others wrong. She got an adaptive bike, is riding harder than ever, and found the OCR community along the way.

For her Instagram:

When I'm on my bike, I forget I'm paralyzed. I forget about everything but the dirt below me and the trail ahead of me. It's just me and the bike. I ride to be free from a condition that otherwise controls my every move. I ride for myself. I ride for all of those who believe that they are destined to be trapped in their disabled bodies. I ride for Paul. Because there is life beyond disability. There is freedom. You just have to be willing to seek it out.

Today's show is sponsored by:

Spartan Fit - Joe Desena's new book designed to get you fit in 30 days.

CMC Race – The Civilian Military Combine is back. Sept 10, Brooklyn, NY. 20% off with code ORM

Asheville 2016 - Beatdown and DQs Aug 12, 2016

Show notes

This week's podcast has (just about) everything.

Finish line interviews with some of best in the sport. Additional interviews with Ryan Atkins and Spartan's Mike Morris a few days after the race. Oh, and Matt talked to former NFL Wide Receiver and future Hall Of Famer, Randy Moss.

Athletes at the finish line include:

Hunter McIntyre

Ryan Atkins

Brakken Kraker

Bear Novakovich

Lindsay Webster

Faye Stenning

Rose Wetzel

Today's show is sponsored by:

BoneFrog Challenge – ORM10 gets you $10 off all 2016 races. Obstacle Course Training - Training plan's from the world's best obstacle racers. ORM15 gets you 15%o off.

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