I AM A SPARTAN! OCR PODCAST

On this Episode, Cory Edwards , Michael Roberson, and I recap the “Spartan West Virginia Trifecta World Championship”. We go over the whole event weekend - Thursday Night festival, three race distances, and the race festival. We discuss what we liked, and what we think could’ve been done better, as well. All in all, it was a fun weekend, and West Virginia is always a fun venue. Use code IAMASPARTA...

On this Episode, my friend Tommy Davidson tells us about his experience in Spartan Racing. He started back in 2012 at the young age of 58, and is still racing competitively at 71. Tommy has raced in Greece at Sparta Trifecta World Championships. He has, also, ran with the bulls, but not in Spain, though. He will be taking on Killington Beast for the first time next weekend, as well.  Use code IAMA...

On this Episode, Matt Mosman,  from “Simply Good Supplements”,  and I have a great chat! A lot of laughs , a lot of truth bombs , and a lot of great info. Info about supplements you may need and some that probably are a waste. We talk about some of his running achievements! His bizarre 100 miler he raced, which was the most impressive to me! Lol. If you’re thinking about skipping this Episode, DON...

On this Episode, Seamus Hanrahan talks to us about living with epilepsy since he was 8 years old.  He found OCR and discovered that it has helped him have less episodes. Seamus is participating in the Epilepsy Foundation of America’s 62 mile challenge, to raise awareness, and funds for programs and research. https://www.epilepsy.com/ Use code IAMASPARTAN20 for 20% off Spartan events ShowSponsors ...

On this Episode Michael Roberson and I recap the Spartan Asheville Super and Sprint weekend that took place at the Tryon International  Equestrian Center, which is an amazing venue. Before we go over the Asheville race, we go over the West Virginia Trifecta race program. A lot of details that are important too,  if you are attending the event. Use code IAMASPARTAN20 for 20% off Spartan events Show...

On this Episode,  Michael Roberson and I talked to Brian Beal about the “Ouray 100 Mile” race he attempted. This race is known as one of the hardest 100 mile races around - 42,000 feet of gain, and lowest elevation for race is around 7600 feet above sea level. Other topics on this Episode Brian doesn’t eat fruit or vegetables, Michael’s dog chews up his bag, which one of us has dick problems, bowe...

On this Episode, Dan McDonald from Spartan Race, and Joey McGlamory from “Dealers of Hope Foundation” are talking with us about the new Para Championship race that will take place in Orlando, FL on November 9th. The race will be a Spartan Super, and will place top 3 Finishers, and top 3 in each division. We go over some of the rules for the event, discuss the venue and some other unique events tha...

On this Episode, I chat with Joe Rucco about winning  “Worlds Toughest Mudder”. WTM is a 24 hour obstacle course race that took place in the United Kingdom at Belvoir Castle. Joe won the race with 110 miles . This is Joe’s third time getting a 100, or more,  miles at this event. It’s the first time he has won! Great episode with all the details! Show Sponsors  ⁠https://lionheartsfitness.com/⁠   ⁠h...

On this Episode, John Dziadkowicz recaps the “Spartan Race Ohio Ultra”, and the “Spartan Race Cincinnati Ultra”. He placed 1st place Elite in Ohio, and 3rd in Elite at Cincinnati. We go over his training, and his strategy for completing both races. Show Sponsors  https://lionheartsfitness.com/   https://www.monkeegrip.com/   Use my Simply Good Supplements ambassador code SCOTT20 for 20% off at  ht...

On this Episode, Michael Roberson and I talk to Brian Beal and Kenny West about the “Black Mountain Monster” race. “Black Mountain Monster” is a “Relentless Running Events” race, it’s a 3.25 mile loop that you repeat with 3 options -24hr 12hr or 6hr. Spoiler! Brian won it again this year! Show Sponsors  https://lionheartsfitness.com/ https://www.monkeegrip.com/ Use my Simply Good Supplements ambas...

On this Episode , Cole DeRosa returns to recap the “Old Glory Ultra Relay”, that he, with the Team RWB, completed . Spoiler Alert- they set a new world record!!     Show Sponsors   https://lionheartsfitness.com/ https://www.monkeegrip.com/ Use my Simply Good Supplements ambassador code SCOTT20 for 20% off at  https://simplygoodsupps.com?sca_ref=8783377.eziTXHiPA1kAJV4x

On this Episode, Eric Langdon and Neil Murphy talk about Killington Ultra. With it being over 3 months out, we focus on the training aspect, and dive deep into different ways to train for the event. We talk about pre race preparation, as well. Time to get to work!! Killington info http://www.regimentrunning.com/ Show Sponsors https://lionheartsfitness.com/ https://www.monkeegrip.com/ Use my Simply...

On this Episode, Michael Roberson opens up with the questions for Brian Beal , Nick West, and me . We recap the “Spartan Fayetteville” race weekend, talked about the good, and the bad. We had a lot of fun. ⛔️Warning explicit language⛔️

On this Episode, “Atlanta Toughest 12 hr Race” recap, and Fayetteville Spartan pre race show. Brian Beal starts off the episode asking Michael Roberson, Cory Edwards, and me about how the “Atlanta 12 hr Toughest Mudder” race went. Afterwards, we talk about the upcoming “Spartan Fayetteville” N.C. Ultrafecta weekend race, and the “Spartan West Virginia” Trifecta championship race.  Show Sponsors ht...

On this Episode, we recap the Spartan Charlotte Super & Sprint Race. Saturday was the Super, and Sunday was the 2nd National Series race for Age Group and Elite. We go over the race weekend, what went well, and what did not. We also go way off the rails on other topics, also. Brian tries to do the Intro which is very funny. Show sponsors https://lionheartsfitness.com/ https://www.monkeegrip.co...

On this Episode, Cole DeRosa tells us about his life in the Army, and his life after retirement. He tells us about the “Old Glory Ultra” relay that he is doing with Team Red White and Blue on May the 2nd. The mission is to set a world record for relaying a single American flag across the country, while raising $1 million for Veteran health and wellness. We get into all the details about the event!...

On this Episode, Brian Beal , Michael Roberson, and I recap Spartan “Atlanta Trifecta”weekend. We go over the race and course, talk about what we saw, and go over a few rules. Then, we talk about “Savage” races, and the Atlanta “Toughest Mudder “coming up. Oh, and Brian road rages a little towards the end! As always, explicit content on this Episode with us three.  Show sponsors https://www.monkee...

On this Episode, the Winner of the first “Spartan Elite National Series” race Adam Beach! We talk about his training, and his plans for the rest of the series. We talk about his background in sports, and doing the “Killington Beast” as his first Spartan race, ever. Show sponsors https://www.monkeegrip.com/ https://lionheartsfitness.com/

On this Episode, we recap Spartan race Jacksonville. Saturday was the Super, and Sunday was the Sprint “National Series” race. We talk about what went well and what didn’t! All in all it was a fun race weekend, and we’re looking forward to the next!! Show sponsors https://lionheartsfitness.com/ https://www.monkeegrip.com/

On this Episode, Mike Dedoes tells us about going to college, and working in a career that wasn’t satisfying enough. He took a risk and went into personal training, and has done well for himself. He found Spartan race and designed a workout program to train for races. He found the sport in 2019, and we discuss some of the races he has done too. Show sponsors https://lionheartsfitness.com/ https://...

On this Episode, we recap Brian Beal’s latest race “Run Bum Forgotten Florida 100” . We also talk about the Spartan Competitive category for 2025, and  the news we heard from the “Spartan SoCal Trifecta Weekend”.  Show sponsors   https://www.monkeegrip.com/   https://lionheartsfitness.com/

On this Episode, Brian Beal and I talk to Preston Hart. We discuss some of the races he did last year. He placed top 3 Overall at a couple of Spartan races while training to qualify for Boston Marathon. Preston and Brian tell us about their battle at the “West Virginia Beast” as well. Show sponsors https://www.monkeegrip.com/ https://lionheartsfitness.com/

On this Episode, Brian Beal, Michael, Roberson, and I talk about Brian completing three 100 mile races in six weeks, one of those being “World’s Toughest Mudder” . We also discuss 2024 races- ones we liked and ones we didn’t like, what our plans will be for 2025. We also answered some more Listener questions.

On this Episode, Dan Yearick tells us about his battle with weight loss (weighing up to 525 pounds) . Dan had weight loss surgery done, and tells us the whole process- pre and post operation. His first Spartan race after surgery was NJ Beast, and that’s what got him addicted. https://www.monkeegrip.com/ https://lionheartsfitness.com/

On this Episode, “World’s Toughest Mudder” recap! Brian Beal gets 100 miles, Cory Edwards got 75 miles, I get 50 miles, and Michael Roberson gets 30 miles and kicked our asses in pool!! Warning Explicit content. https://lionheartsfitness.com/ https://www.monkeegrip.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoowqVewVxDmMCPRnwKPG976Yi0ozSGNRPjDBQOj5C8HujyNwA_o