I AM A SPARTAN! OCR PODCAST

On this episode I interview Mike Stefano from Obstacle running adventure podcast. Mike has been around the sport of OCR since 2012. He first started a local running group called the MStefano running group. www.mstefanorunning.com  He then added Obstacle Running Adventures podcast with his co host Katelyn Ritter. We talk about how this all came about , how 2018 race season went, and...

On this episode Will Wright and I talk about how he did his 1st mud run in 2011 and how it led him all the way to Spartan Iceland World Championships. Will has ran a lot of races and OCR brands. He has an awesome motivating story to tell. Check it out!

On this episode Zack Wisnowski tells us about his adventure at Iceland Spartan Ultra World Championship! Zack is a very accomplished OCR athlete , he did all the U.S. Spartan Ultras this year except Breckinridge! He also did Worlds Toughest Mudder a month before Iceland! Zack is a beast and this was an awesome interview , you definitely want to check this out !!

On this episode Jenny Fullmer tells us about doing her first spartan race at the beginning of the year and then how she took first place in her  Age group at World Championships on her last race of the year! Jenny crushed the 40-49 Age group and put in the time to do it also.  She is a listener of the show and I'm always happy to do an interview from a listener! Check it out!

On this episode Toni Canora tells us all about her race at the Spratanburg Ultra ! She met one of my good friends Jason Hart (from episode 11) during the race who did 12hr HH the night before and ended up pacing together for most of the race! In the end she snagged her first Spartan podium in Age Group to close out her OCR season. Toni is a super positive person that is full of life! You definitel...

On this episode I talk to my good friend Scott Lemos on how he got 50 miles at World's Toughest Mudder and stayed on the course for 24 hours! He tells us about how the event goes down , how the race works and how different strategies come into play with the way Tough Mudder does their race. If you watched any of the live feed or anyone's post on social media you could see how Tough the conditions...

On this episode Stephane Olivier tells us all about his life of being a model, actor, and even a tattoo artist. He has lived all over the world and now that he has moved to the U.S. on the West Coast he is soaking up every Spartan Race he can get to! Not long after running races he became a Spartan ambassador , he loves the Spartan community and enjoys running in the open heats and being competiti...

On this Episode, I speak with Father Bruce Jackson and his 2 sons-Dominic and Vincent on Spartan racing. All 3 of them have gotten on the podium in their Age groups, and at the 2018 Jacksonville Spartan race all 3 of them placed first at the same time! Bruce talks to us how he competed in the Elite Race then jumped into the Age Group this weekend. His older son, Dominic tells us how he injured his...

On this episode Dustin Livengood tells us about the day he changed his life for the better. Better life for him and for his family. He tells us about how he started running Spartan races and how him and his son shared the Age group podium for 1st place this past weekend. We also talk about him being on NBC's Spratan TV show. Dustin had a great story to tell it motivated me, you definitely want to...

In this episode Brian tells us about his race at Spartan Tahoe World championship in age group division. We also talk about past races and races coming up, including the Spartanburg Ultra!  I want to apologize because he proposed to his girlfriend the day after race and yours truly forgot to ask about that, missed a good story there. This is a really good episode with 2 southern boys talking...

In this episode I got to talk to my good friend Dan Weaber. Dan is a Spartan OG , been racing since 2012.  He tells us about helping design one of the toughest Killington ultras to date. Working on the course all week leading up to event Dan snags 3rd place in age group ultra and comes back the next day and does it again in  the sprint!! This is a great episode with someone I look up to,...

On this episode we speak with Alex Sawicki she has run Spartan Ultras all over the U.S. even taking  several podium spots! We go over the upcoming Killington, Vermont Spartan Ultra race, we discuss tips and strategy to help get you to the finish line!  If you're planning on doing an ultra you don’t want to miss this episode!

On this episode I speak with David Robinson on his race at West Virginia Beast! We speak about the ups and downs we both had during the race.  We also talk about a lot of other races and venues! We talk about training, recovery and nutrition! Very good episode you don't want to miss!!

On this episode Sheena Hauf tells us about her DNF at the Tristate New Jersey Ultra, and how she redeemed herself at the Breckinridge, Colorado Spartan Ultra. She got vengeance on the Ultra distance, and had an epic finish! You dont want to miss this episode if you are thinking about doing Spartan Ultra!

On this episode I talk about the Asheville Spartan Super & sprint ! Just me this episode sorry, I didn't have time to schedule an interview and I wanted to talk about this race because it was a great race this year! It was an awesome race for me because I got revenge on a course that has always kicked my ass! I pulled out 2nd place finishes in AG both days! I still can't believe it! I guess it...

On this episode I got to speak with Spartan pro team member Alyssa Hawley! We talk about how she has been crushing it ever since she came on the scene! We talk about  her recent race at Utah coming in 4th place and ending the U.S. national championships in 4th place also. We talk about her epic travels to Euro championships in Morzine, France and  the Sparta, Greece trifecta weekend in 2017. This...

On this Episode of we speak with "Death Race" competitor and fellow friend Mike Raedy. He talks to us about his experience with the Death Race, how he and fellow competitors handled some of the obstacles, and tasks they were given, in order to move on to the next. He also talks about why and how he DNFed, and the humbling experiences, and bonds that were formed. Awesome episode!!

On this episode we talk to Chad Houk on his Toughest Mudder east race and how he suffered a nasty gash that put him in the hospital but not before he finishes 30 miles to qualify him for contender category for Worlds Toughest Mudder! Chad is a badass spartan racer who has been on the scene since 2013. We talk about his past races and experiences! You don't want to miss this episode! 

In this episode I talk with Ryan Woods on being points leader in spartan race series ! We talk about his recent race in Chicago along with other races in the series he has done this year! He even tells us about his Moe’s Burrito Dash race! Ryan has been racing OCR for years and has fine tuned his skills to dominate the field this year! Great episode you don’t want to miss!!

 WARNING HARSH LANGUAGE AND 8TH GRADE LEVEL HUMOR! YOU WERE WARNED! LOL! On this episode we talk to my best friend Michael Roberson AKA Bitchmuffin! We talk about the Conyers, GA  Terrain race we attended.  We discuss obstacles , tactics and how the race went. Terrain is a great affordable race to get your feet wet in OCR and its great for multiple lap training! 

On this episode I got to talk with Bill Brumbach from BROCR!  We talk about his history in OCR ,and  how BROCR came about . He tells us about his last race at big bear and how much of a beast it was! We discuss the National championships series leading up to Tahoe and much much more! Check it out!!  Also check out Episode 23 with his partner in crime at BROCR Jacob Bosecker!

On this episode we talk to Steven Brooks about his journey with OCRs and ultra running! He tells us about the GORUCK events he has completed, and how he spent his 40th birthday doing the Fayetteville, NC Spartan Hurricane Heat and sprint last weekend. He also talks about not finishing a 50k last year and coming back to crush it a year later. Steven is a tough SOB with a great story to tell ! You g...

  Since a lot of people qualified for 2018 Spartan Ultra World Championship I figured I would get the winner of last years race Joshua Fiore with 71 miles to tell us how it all went down!  We talk about what he did to prepare, the travel experience, how he fueled and the different rules that take place at a 24 hr Spartan event. Not only did he win 1st place he also proposed to his g...

On this episode I interview Kate Gelineau! She tells us about how she did one stadium sprint then decided to do her next race at the Tri-state Spartan Ultra! We go over her entire race and what she did to get there! If you did this race you definitely want to listen to this episode!! 

On this episode I interview my badass girlfriend LeeAnn Blizzard! We talk about who she is and how she got into OCR! We talk about how she broke her ankle almost 8 months ago and the Fort Benning Spartan Sprint is her comeback OCR. Check it out to see how it went! You don’t want to miss this!