Race Brain Podcast

The Race Brain HYROX show gives their immediate reactions to the first race in Amsterdam.

A new re-occurring Race Brain show will focus on HYROX and Hybrid Fitness Race. In this episode, the squad drafts teams for the first major of the season in Amsterdam.

In this episode, the RB squad recaps the OCRWC in Mammoth and then discusses the most competitive field we have seen in OCR this season.

In this episode, the Race Brain squad dives into their bold predictions for the upcoming OCR season. 03:00 New talent emerging from grassroots events 08:00 Controversial rule changes shake up competitions 13:00 Veteran athletes making a comeback 27:00 The rise of team-based formats 40:00 Shocking upsets in major races 44:00 Predictions for the next world record 52:50 Increased participation in you...

In this episode, the Race Brain squad projects their favorite storylines for the 24/25 HYROX season.   03:00 Less Roll Downs 08:00 Wrong athletes make worlds 13:00 Young athletes will blow up 27:00 Someone will fail a drug test 40:00 Major shake-up on the worlds podium 44:00 No world records this years. 52:50 Highest rolldown position at a major 1:00:30 Hyrox will be bigger than Triathalon   Give...

In this episode, the Race Brain squad reviews the Spartan Race PanAm champ's results in Washington State. They discuss Baylen Bean's ascendancy and Nicole Mericle's dominance and then turn their support to the upcoming USAOCR Championships and organization. Plus, they update the OCR Power 11. 00:00 State of the Sport for OCR 18:30 USAOCR Fundraiser (link below) 27:00 Spartan Race Seatt...

In this episode, the RB squad talk about Jack's controversial victory in Ocala, Flordia, and the final field for the DEKA World Champs. They then update their OCR Power 11 Rankings after the Spartan Euro Champs. Finally, they draft the top athletes for the Spartan race PanAm Championships in Seatle, WA. Support RB on Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/racebrain⁠⁠⁠ 00:00 Intro 02:45 Deka Ocala...

In this episode, the RB squad discusses the loaded field at the upcoming Spartan European championships in Austria. Then, they are joined by Dave Claxton, the newly appointed Head Judge of DEKAFIT. The four go over Dave's role and preview Deka in Ocala. Support RB on Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/racebrain⁠⁠⁠ 00:00 Intro 04:35 Spartan Euro Champs 11:15 Women's Field 32:54 Men's Fi...

This week, the RB squad discusses the most recent FISO OCR World Championships in Costa Rica. Then, they update the OCR power rankings to reflect the sport's most recent performances. Finally, they touch on the new contenders in DEKAFIT PA and some penalties that were dished out. Support RB on Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/racebrain⁠⁠⁠ 00:00 Intro 01:48 FISO WC 03:11 FISO Info 08:00 3k Re...

In this episode, the RB squad chats about the most recent HYROX event in Brisbane and some of the crazy fast times, the second FISO OCR World Championships, and a stacked field for the upcoming DEKAFIT in Oaks, PA. Support RB on Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/racebrain⁠⁠⁠ 00:00 Intro 03:05 HYROX Brisbane 10:34 Brisbane Course Layout 17:45 Brisbane Men 23:05 Men's athlete DQ'd 32:11 FIS...

In this episode, the RB squad discusses topics such as whether we think HYROX could make the Olympics, what training trends we have noticed for HYROX, the impressive performances at the CrossFit Games, and our final chat about track and field. 00:00 Intro 04:00 Does OCR being in the pentathlon matter? 13:34 Could HYROX be in the Olympics? 27:48 Training Trends for HYROX 55:27 CrossFit Games 57:38...

In this episode, Jack does some serious homework to tell us how correcting HYROX times changes the elite 15 field. They discuss their observations around the Olympics regarding formatting and competition, and then they go hard on some track and field. 00:00 Intro 02:38 Jack's BUTT 07:55 Hyrox Times Shake-ups 09:00 Women's 20:20 Men's 52:33 What we've learned from the Olympics 01:24...

In this episode, the RB squad talks about the pros and cons of the new Hyrox Major season and the World Championships qualifications. 00:00 Intro 03:24 Brakken's late takes 07:23 Quick Olympic Talks 15:44 Hyrox Qualification 24/25 System 19:08 Happy with stability 21:00 Two races minimum for time qualifiers 48:22 LCQ backfill for World Champs 58:00 Prize money bumped 59:15 Increase doping test...

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In this episode, the RB squad previews the upcoming events for Spartan Race Utah and DEKAFIT Ultra in Fort Wayne, IN. Support RB on Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/racebrain⁠⁠⁠ 00:00 Intro 01:19 Spartan Utah USNS Preview 10:38 Men's Top Contenders 22:18 Women's Top Contenders 29:20 Hoka Tecton X 3 - Quick Look!! 32:27 First Ever Deka Ultra 36:25 Deka Ultra Men's Field 38:18 Deka Ult...

In this episode, the RB squad covers the recent Spartan Ultra World Championships in Morzine, France, and the allure of ultra racing. Then, they rank the current top ten athletes in OCR. Support RB on Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/racebrain⁠⁠⁠ 00:00 Spartan Ultra WC Recap 06:41 Spartan Ultra World Champs Results 08:55 Fantasy Results 16:20 The appeal of Ultra Racing 30:10 The possibility of a...

In this episode, the RB squads draft teams for the upcoming Spartan Race Ultra World Championship. Then they discuss the remainder of the USA Track and Field Olympic Trials. Support RB on Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/racebrain⁠⁠⁠ 00:00 Intro 05:51 Spartan Ultra World Champs Details 38:17 Spartan Ultra WC Draft 01:18:43 Track and Field!! #spartan #ocr #hyrox #dekafit

In this episode, the RB squads chat about the recent race in Concord, North Carolina, and spend a good chunk of time chatting about the Olympic Track and Field Olympic Trials. 00:00 Intro 02:45 DEKAFIT Concord NC04:30 Results 06:13 Deka Women's Recap17:13 Deka Doubles Chat 22:55 Deka Men's Recap 42:35 Ronco's 5k time 50:44 Spartan Weekend Results 57:39 Track and Field Olympic Trials Ch...

In this episode, the RB squad chat about the OCR European Championships, some residual conversations from the HYROX World Championships, and the newest footwear we look forward to. Support RB on Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/racebrain⁠⁠⁠ 00:00 Intro 09:20 OCR European Championships 17:35 15k Controversy 24:45 Should the Euro Champs be the World Champs? 31:15 How many more generations can OCR...

In this episode, the full RB squad discusses the event of the year, the Hyrox World Championships. The team goes over the results, their implications, and some rumors for next season.  #hyrox #dekafit #spartanrace 

Lauren Smith joins Rich and BK to review the 2024 Hyrox World Championships. The team discussed the big stories they are looking forward to and then draft fantasy teams. Support RB on Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/racebrain⁠⁠⁠ 00:00 Hyrox NYC Recap 22:00 Our top stories to watch at Hyrox World Champs 38:10 Hyrox Fantasy Draft #spartan #ocr #hyrox #dekafit

In this episode, the RB squad discusses ideas for making OCR a great sport once again. They discuss race organization, marketing, product development, and revenue generation. Support RB on Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/racebrain⁠⁠⁠ #spartan #ocr #hyrox #dekafit

In this episode the RB squad chat about the weekend races for Hyrox Anaheim and Spartan Race Big Bear. Support RB on Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/racebrain⁠⁠⁠ 00:00 Intro 05:15 Rich's Hyrox Doubles Recap 20:40 Hyrox LCQ Anaheim Recap 30:30 LCQ Fantasy Review (Men's and Women's Results 40:05 Hyrox Women's Race Recap - Camilla Mass Impresses 49:27 Women's World Championship...

In this episode, the RB squad discusses the rule changes at Deka, the loaded LCQ in Anaheim, and the second stop at the Spartan National series in Big Bear. Support RB on Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/racebrain⁠⁠⁠ 00:00 Intro  02:00 Dekafit Ruling Changes from Sacramento. 18:09 New Deka penalties for specific stations. 28:30 Deka Spain update 34:04 Rich and Pelayo to run Doubles - Split analy...

In this episode, the RB boys talk about the most recent results and controversies at DEKAFIT Sacramento. Support RB on Patreon⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/racebrain⁠⁠⁠ 00:00 Intro  01:24 Jack's race recap  13:36 DEKAFIT Sac Men's results  22:00 DEKAFIT Sac Women's results  35:06 DEKA DQ's  39:30 Deka Rulebook Review  1:02:52 Should Deka Use Video Review?  1:10:50 Should there be spec...