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We're joined by 2015 CrossFit Games winner and competitor Ben Smith ( @bsmit13 ) to talk about his gym, CrossFit Krypton ( @crossfitkrypton ). Ben gives insight into how he manages coaching and competing. Plus he explains why he doesn't think younger athletes should only compete in CrossFit. More info on CrossFit Krypton's Compete for a Cure: @kryptonscompete4acure For information on CrossFit Kryp...

For the first time, Spartan Race and Woodstock took place at the same location. Spartan Tri-State NY was in Bethel this year on the same grounds as the historic festival. We'll break down the course, festival, venue and much more. Plus, find out how Lindsey fared in her first ever competitive Spartan Race! Obstacle video coming soon to the Burpee Nation YouTube page .. Click HERE for more episodes...

Last weekend was Memorial Day and with that, comes Murph. We're joined by friend, relative and supporter of the podcast, Anthony Marucci ( @unverifiedanthonymarucci ), to talk all about the WOD. Whether you're using a weight vest or just trying it for the first time, hear why we do it, how to do it and how to improve each year, Burpee Nation YouTube page .. Click HERE for more episodes. Follow Ada...

Corinna Coffin ( @cscoffin13 ) joins the podcast and fills us in on the truth about carbs. She also talks about her role as a dietitian for both athletes and those in recovery, her experiences at Hyrox and the Spartan Games, plus how you can properly fuel as an athlete. Also find out if she's received an invite to the 2021 Spartan Games. Clips of the interview can be found on the Burpee Nation You...

Getting ready for your first OCR race? We've got you covered! In this episode, you'll hear everything you need to get you ready to try out your first race. Even if you've run a few races already, we'll give you info on how to pick a race, what you need to know before the race, what to bring, what to wear (and why). From before you even sign up, all the way to the start line, we break down each ste...

What's better than a local OCR race? THREE local OCR races! We speak with Josh March ( @joshmarch_ocrdad ), owner and coach at emPOWERed Training Systems and Obstacle Barn. Hear why he started emPOWERed and created a local obstacle race in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. And they're returning with three total races for 2021. Find out what sets these races apart from other local races and how you can earn...

Let's get Savage! Adam and Lindsey are joined by Eric Lau (@eric__lau) to recap Savage's Maryland Spring race. Hear how the course differed between Pro and open waves and what it was like to finally have a race festival again! Plus, we discuss our favorite and least favorite parts of the race, along with what we found most challenging. Stick around for the end where we give a few ratings to let yo...

Faith Cooke (@faithinpink) joins the podcast and, let us tell you, it was a blast! We cover everything from weightlifting to CrossFit. She also tells us some great stories from her time on the Spartan Games and if she would return to a 2021 Games. Faith also talks about her programs at Faith in Pink (www.faithinpink.com) and how you can get involved! Definitely an episode you don't want to miss. C...

Rebecca Hammond (@becchamm) took 2nd place at the 2021 US Hyrox Invitational, and she almost wasn't invited! Adam & Lindsey chat with Rebecca about the competition and why it's her new favorite way to race. Also hear a little behind-the-scenes info about CBS' Million Dollar Mile, where she's continuing her career, and much more. Clips of the interview available on the Burpee Nation YouTube page. C...

Time to talk some CrossFit! We're joined by USAW L1 Coach, CL1 trainer and CF Gymnastics certified coach Gina Sciabarassi ( @gina_sciabarassi ). Included in our discussion is the CrossFit Open workouts, some of CrossFit's fundamentals and progressing through some of the more challenging movements. Gina also talks about the amazing Resurgence class, a recovery-based free CrossFit class at CrossFit...

We are joined by RRCA Certified Run Coach Stacey Gross (@s__gross) to chat about - you guessed it - running! Stacey talks about her roughest race experience, how she keeps her mind busy for a 14-mile (!) treadmill run, plus hear all about her run coaching and programming for athletes of every level. Subscribe to Burpee Nation on YouTube. Click HERE for more episodes.

We chat with two of the winners from this weekend's Spartan Race in Charlotte, North Carolina: Brian Gowiski (@bgowiski) & Miranda Kielpinski (@mirandaocrsurf). Brian recaps the race, how he's able to run back to back races at a high level, plus his view on obstacles and other venues. Miranda gives advice for those who are thinking about going competitive and talks about her surfing background. Al...

What are the two most important parts of OCR? On this episode, we breakdown the building blocks of OCR training. Hear from our experiences, what we've learned along the way, and avoid some OCR mistakes. You could even find some inspiration as we share various ways to get creative in your workouts. Subscribe to Burpee Nation on YouTube. Click HERE for more episodes.

We're joined by good friend Eric Lau (@eric__lau) as he takes us through a few smaller trail and obstacle races in Rhode Island, F.I.T. Challenge and BoldrDash. Join us as we chat about the terrain, obstacle difficulty, race goodies and more. Subscribe to Burpee Nation on YouTube. Click HERE for more episodes.

We discuss different ways to create your very own home gym, no matter how much space you have. With input from a few friends, this episode will help you start your at-home training or help expand what you already have! Subscribe to Burpee Nation on YouTube. Click HERE for more episodes.

New to OCR? Not sure which race to run? We breakdown three of the biggest races in OCR: Savage Race, Spartan Race and Tough Mudder. From obstacles to price, we go over what you need to know before you decided which one(s) to add to your race calendar. Subscribe to Burpee Nation on YouTube. Click HERE for more episodes.