Obstacle Racing Media Podcast

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Mid America Obstacle Course Racers/Tough Mudder Georgia 2015 May 29, 2015

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Episode 132 - On today's show we introduce you to Greg and Sheila Yocom from Mid America Obstacle Course Racers (MAOCR). For those that live near (or are visiting) Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Nebraska, this is the group for you. We've featured many of the local and regional OCR groups before, but never one this close to it's inception.

Next up is some interviews from Tough Mudder Georgia from a few weeks ago. We talk to Chris Maltbie, who helps design obstacles and who has done 75 miles at WTM the last 2 years. We also speak with Start Line MC, Tahir Moore. Tahir was Sean Corvelle before there was a Sean Corvelle. Matt got to interview Tahir after finally meeting him for the first time. We also spoke with some every day Mudders and what taking on this course meant to them.

Today's show is sponsored by Savage Race. Code ORM saves you 10% on all 2015 locations.

Today's show is also sponsored by The Barbarian Challenge. June 20th, Gadsden, Alabama. ORM15 saves you 10%.

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Mid America Obstacle Course Racers

Tahir Moore

Let's Talk About Oral IV May 21, 2015

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Episode 131 - You may have seen the ORAL I.V. logo on the chest or arms of several OCR athletes recently including Joey Patrolia, Orla "Vermonster" Walsh, and Sarah Pozdol.

According to their website, ORAL I.V. is "a hydration aid developed to enhance the body’s uptake of water through the introduction of a proprietary blend of trace minerals". "ORAL I.V. aids the hydration process for individuals who train hard, work hard and are committed to peak performance."

Sometime last year, ORM posted an article written by another source that was not kind to ORAL IV. We had a phone call with Bob Jones, president of ORAL IV, where Bob asked to give a rebuttal to that article.

We told him our podcast would be a perfect forum for that. We then invited him to appear on the show, along with a member of the OCR community who would ask some questions about the product.

Mr. Jones said it was a great idea, and referred us to Dr. Anthony Beck, the creator of the product, as the man to be on the call.

Joshua Gustin Grant, is a previous guest on the podcast and a guy known to question almost everything. So I invited him on the call to do the inquiring.

Dr Beck Resume:Fellow of American Association of Integrative MedicineDiplomate of the American Academy of Anti-Aging MedicineDiplomate of the American Naturopathic Medical Certification BoardDiplomate of National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Medical Director-Task Force Dagger FoundationPresident-Hydration Solutions, LLCFounder - Chief Medical Officer-Balance Protocol InstituteFounder & CEO-Helion Nutraceuticals

Josh Grant Resume:

BS in BiologyOwner of Healing Tree Yoga.Certified Yoga Instructor and Bodyworker4th Degree Blackbelt in Jujitsu,90kg National Champ Arm Wrestling (left and right arm)1st place Winter Death Race (tie with Olof Dallner)Has completed over 50 miles twice at World's Toughest Mudder.

Today's episode is sponsored by Savage Race. Use code ORM for 10% off all locations in 2015.

Show Notes:

Oral IV

Dr. Anthony Beck website

Healing Tree Yoga

Previous podcast episode with Josh

Zackary "Nubs" Paben May 14, 2015

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Episode 130 - Zack is the man behind More Heart Than Scars. Matt first met Zack at the 2013 Carolina Superhero Scramble, and they finally sat down and had a long chat. It turns out they have more in common than they thought.

Find out how Nubs earned his nickname, and the adventures he has been on since. We'll also learn how OCR played a part in what was already a life dedicated to helping people, and what caused him to make a major decision to head to the U.K. this summer.

Today's show is sponsored by BattleFrog Series. We are proud to have BattleFrog as an ORM sponsor for all of 2015!

Show Notes:

More Heart Than Scars Website

Some great photos and video of Zackary helping Tommy from SHS.

Joe Desena Ohio wheelchair podcast episode

Recent Spartan video featuring More Heart Than Scars.

Billy Costello-Combat Wounded.org

OCRWC Update and Weekly World Rankings May 08, 2015

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Episode 129 - Today on the podcast, we talk to Adrian Bijanada from OCR World Championships. We learn what's happened since last year's event, what's new, and then, Adrian unveils the all new weekly ranking system that just went live.

Today's show is sponsored by Men's Health Urbanathlon. ORM welcomes back MHURB as a sponsor to the show in 2015. We went to Chicago last year and look forward to attending this year's event in NYC. Use code ORM for 10% off registration.

Show Notes:

OCR World Rankings

Run for Your Life - The movie about Fred Lebow and the founding of the New York City Marathon.

Obstacle Racers Worldwide Facebook Page

Pat from Ragnar/Savage Georgia Spring 2015 Apr 30, 2015

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Episode 128 - Up first on today's show is an interview with Pat Patterson, race director from Ragnar Trail Relays. We ran the Georgia stop of that event for the 2nd straight year, and despite some serious rain, had a great time.

The next set of interviews are from Georgia's Spring Savage Race. After interviewing "Operations Manager", Garfield Griffiths , we decided to take a slightly different approach to this episode.

Rather than talking to all of the top finishers, we decided instead to talk to some different kinds of folks. Starting with the owner of the property, and then several everyday finishers to see what they thought of the race. Enjoy.

Today's episode is sponsored by BattleFrog Series, they have upcoming races in 9 more cities in 2015. Use code BATTLEORM for $10 off any city.

Show Notes:

Savage Race Georgia Spring 2015 Video

Georgia Ragnar Relay 2015 Recap

Selica Sevigny-Spartan Founder Apr 24, 2015

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Episode 127 - On today's show, our guest is Selica Sevigny. Find out how an adventure hike down the Appalachian Trail turned into a massive career and lifestyle change for Selica and her fiancé. Such is the kind of thing that can happen when you end up in the crosshairs of Joe Desena and Andy Weinberg in the Vortex that is Pittsfield, Vermont

Selica talks about what happened in that fateful summer of 2009, how she and the founders came up with the name Spartan Race, and what it's been like holding onto the Canadian reigns of the rocket ship that is Spartan.

Today's episode is sponsored by Muddy Brute, a new race coming to Georgia this Fall. Use code ORM25 to save $25.00!

Show Notes:

Spartan Race Canada

Death Race 2009 Video

A really old original Spartan Race website we found.

MuckFest MS Apr 17, 2015

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Episode 126 - On today's show, we speak with Rachael Nuwash about MuckFest MS. She talked to Matt B. about the races cool history (going back 10 years), and their fantastic cause.

Short and sweet, enjoy our 2nd podcast this week.

Today's episode is sponsored by Stunt Run. Use code ORM15 to save $15 at any location.

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National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Ron Pitts Apr 16, 2015

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Episode 125 - We owe you an episode, faithful listeners, so today's episode is 1 of 2 that we are bringing you this week.

Today's show is an interview with Ron Pitts. Matt B. met Ron while they were both working on the upcoming ESPN BattleFrog College Championships. While not an OCR-centric interview, we think you will be informed and entertained by this chat. Matt talks with Ron about, (among other things), growing up the son of an NFL legend, playing in the NFL, meeting Al Davis, and working as a broadcaster for 20 plus years.

Today's episode is sponsored by Dirty Girl Mud Run, Savage Race, and The Udder Mud Run.

You can also find this and all past episodes on iTunes and Stitcher.

Show Notes:

Ron Pitts - Destroyed in Seconds

Spartan Race Bahamas Cruise Apr 01, 2015

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Episode 124 - On today's show, we talk to several top finishers from the Spartan Race in the Bahamas. They include Brakken Kraker, Cassidy Watton, Deanna Blegg, Isaiah Vidal, Karlee Whipple, and Orla Walsh, all from the beautiful island of Great Stirrup Cay. We also have a longer one on one interview with Ryan Kent on the cruise ship, the next day.

Today's episode is sponsored by Muddy Brute, Macon Mud Run, and BattleFrog.

Use our discount codes for great deals on these races!

Show Notes:

Previous Cruise Podcasts with Evan Dollard and TimnJosh from Spartan Gap Year.

ORM's Spartan Bahamas Cruise Race Video

Orlando BattleFrog and TimnJosh from Spartan Gap Year Mar 26, 2015

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Episode 123 - Today's show starts with interviews from BattleFrog Orlando that took place on March 14th. Matt talked to Isaiah Vidal, Air Force Ken, and Chris "Beard" Acord. Ken took 3rd place even though Isaiah finished ahead of him on the course. Find out why in these interviews.

We then hear from Ryan Atkins, Lindsay Webster, and Jennette Gardner after their impressive finishes.

Then you will hear Matt's interview with Tim and Josh from Spartan Gap Year from the Spartan Cruise. These two are spending a year hitting 50 plus races, meeting lots of folks, and having one heck of an adventure.

Enjoy.

Today's episode is sponsored byThe Udder Mud Run, Rugged Maniac and Savage Race.

Show Notes:

Finish line (and other photos) from Orlando BattleFrog

Spartan Gap Year Facebook Page

Find out who Lleyton Hewitt is