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Tough Mudder AlUla preview and Draft. Feb 21, 2024

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The RB squad previews the most exciting OCR event this decade in this episode! Tune in to learn who the guys draft and who they think will do well at the 8-hour Tough Mudder AlUla. Support RB on Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/racebrain⁠⁠⁠

Record-setting weekend for Weeks, Roncevic dominates at home course, & more sad spartan news. Feb 15, 2024

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In this episode, the RB squad recaps the Hyrox European championships and talks through some of the newest happenings at Spartan HQ.

00:00 Intro

03:17 Hyrox Vienna Women's race recap

16:04 How international travel affects athletes.

19:30 Implications for the Hyrox Season

27:50 Strict Judging in Vienna

31:52 Fantasy Results

35:12 Men's recap

44:41 Row Fiasco

58:48 Implications for the Hyrox Season

01:06:32 Spartan let's go of key employees

#hyrox #dekafit #spartanrace

HYROX Vienna Preview and Draft Feb 06, 2024

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In this episode, the RB squad goes deep on the third major for the Hyrox season. Topics also discussed: Tough Mudder Suadi Arabia Inifity start list and the US Marathon Trials.

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00:00 Intro

02:42 US Marathon Olympic Trials Chat

12:30 Tough Mudder Saudi Infinity Start List

31:22 Hyrox Vienna Major - Who's not coming.

40:00 Hyrox Draft Rules

44:20 Hyrox Vienna Draft

1:43:00 Draft Recap

#hyrox #dekafit #spartanrace

Records in HYROX Manchester, New Spartan corral format, and qualifying for Spartan Championships. Jan 30, 2024

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In this episode, the RB squad talks about the results at Hyrox Manchester, including the new Pro Doubles format. Then they discuss what was happening at Spartan Race Socal. Finally, they chat about how to qualify for the Spartan race regional championships for 2024. Support RB on Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/racebrain⁠⁠⁠ 00:00 Intro 03:21 What qualifies as a Hyrox coach? 10:19 Hyrox Manchester Men's results 11:40 World Champion Triathlete takes on Hyrox. 19:00 CrossFitters are better at Hyrox than Triathletes. 20:15 An elite Crossfit mixing up the women's field? 26:28 Women's elite results in Manchester 32:00 Pro Doubles for Hyrox; A good division? 36:40 A new Men's Pro Doubles Record - Split analysis. 48:09 Women's pro doubles Manchester. 53:00 Abominable Snow Race - BK takes silver. 1:01:00 New format for Spartan Race debuts in SoCal 1:09:05 Spartan Championships Qualification System 1:24:00 Spartan SoCal Results

Hyrox Maastricht and People Always Ask Us.... Jan 23, 2024

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In this episode, the RB squad talks about the screaming fast times as Hyrox Maastricht and how that affects the remainder of the season. Plus, we answer a plethora of (not-so-real) questions. Resolute Coffee (RR20 for 20% off) ⁠⁠⁠https://resolutecoffeeco.com/⁠⁠⁠ Support RB on Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/racebrain⁠⁠⁠ #hyrox #dekafit #spartanrace 00:00 Intro 05:05 Hyrox Maastricht 12:25 Comparing Splits on the Men's Side 20:25 Does Hyrox care about course consistency? 32:50 What to do with times and place for Hyrox? 37:50 Hyrox Major Qualifications Shake-up 42:00 How to create a Power Rankings System for Hyrox? 59:59 One shoes for Hyrox and Deka 1:01:50 Best Sunscreen 1:05:50 What will be the premier OCR championship in 2024? 1:18:45 Would you rather.... 1:27:50 Top 3 races to watch on YouTube in OCR History 1:38:33 Maud Updates 1:43:10 What to name the new cactus. 1:45:10 Would you rather.... 1:48:22 Sled Push 10k

What if TMX was around, What if Spartan was never on TV, What if Hyrox didn't exist, and more. Jan 16, 2024

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In this episode, the full RB crew kicks around a bunch of hypotheticals in the world of niche endurance racing, including what if Ryan Atkins specialized, what if Spartan tried to build the sport, and what if Hyrox didn't have the sleds.

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00:00 Intro

03:03 Hyrox News

10:45 What if Hyrox and Spartan Debuted at the same time?

19:30 What if TMX never disappeared?

27:15 What if a world record road runner trains for Deka for 12 months?

41:20 What if Ryan Atkins specialized?

47:40 What if Josiah Middaugh committed to OCR?

53:01 What if Spartan Race was never on NBC?

1:08:55 What if Albon and Zuzana lived in the United States?

1:15:19 What if Nicole Mericle never gets hurt?

1:21:20 What if Hyrox gets rid of the sleds?

1:31:55 What if Hyrox never existed?

1:42:38 What if our careers were different?

#hyrox #dekafit #spartanrace #ocr

Footwear for Hyrox and OCR in 2024 Jan 09, 2024

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In this episode, Brakken and Rich do a deep dive into new footwear for the 2024 racing season. This is for the nerds! Support RB on Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/racebrain⁠⁠⁠

00:00 Intro

03:56 Brief History of Super Shoes

19:53 Potential New Shoes for Hyrox and Hybrid

01:41:50 Potential New Shoes for OCR #hyrox #dekafit #spartanrace #ocr

HYROX Overtakes Spartan, Deka’s Thrives Internationally, and Spartan Dominates Ultra? Jan 02, 2024

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The RB crew discusses their 2024 predictions and wish lists in this episode. Topics include Spartan's options on how and why they would expand their brand. If Hyrox takes a further leap to legitimize the sport, Will there be big competition from outside brands in the Hybrid space and the health of competitive OCR? Support RB on Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/racebrain⁠⁠⁠ 00:00 Intro 03:40 DEKAFIT's will thrive internationally 26:00 HYROX will completely change their qualification system 30:40 Hyrox will Overtake Spartan 38:22 A serious competitor to Hyrox 51:18 Spartan Ultra will be the next big thing 01:05:40 OCR Greats will take on the newcomers 01:14:09 Spartan will Never Pay Athletes Again 01:33:09 We need better Standards for Judging in Hybrid Racing #hyrox #dekafit #spartanrace #ocr

The 2023 OCR Awards Dec 19, 2023

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The RB boys host and select winners for the third annual OCRAs. Categories include: Performance of the year Upset of the Year Best Race Battle / Best Race Goofy Games of the Year Goofy games athlete Breakout/most Improved Athlete International Athlete of the Year Best All-around Season/biggest range Hybrid Athlete of the Year OCR Athlete of the Year — Hobie Call Award #hyrox #dekafit #spartanrace #ocr

Veejay Jones gets his Spartan Title, Webster Collects Another, and All-time OCR rankings. Dec 12, 2023

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In this lengthy episode, the RB boys talk about the final race of the OCR season in Abu Dhabi. Then, they debate their all-time rankings for the sport of OCR.

00:00:01 Spartan 3k Men's Recap 00:47:47 Spartan 3k Women's Recap 01:00:40 Spartan 21k Recap 01:22:36 Spartan 21k Recap

01:53:40 Spartan 21k Recap Resolute Coffee (RR20 for 20% off) ⁠⁠⁠https://resolutecoffeeco.com/⁠⁠⁠ Support RB on Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/racebrain⁠⁠⁠ #hyrox #dekafit #spartanrace

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