Nitty Gritty Training

Jess and Faye answer questions about training and racing submitted by YOU, our listeners! We talk about everything from heart rate to Abu Dhabi - this episode has something for everyone!  Faye Jess Coaching Website Listen to this and all  Nitty Gritty episodes here .

Lauren has been making waves in everything over the past few years - she is a two-time Hyrox World Champion, Spartan Games Champion and most recently broke the Dekafit World Record only 8 weeks after having a baby! In this episode, we talk all about hybrid racing, training to be successful at multiple types of events, and of course life as a new mom!  Faye Jess Coaching Website Listen to this and...

Big White ski resort in Kelowna, Canada is the site of the 2022 Spartan North American championships. We did some sleuthing and lay down some tips on how to nail the course and how to maximize your post-race fun!  Faye Jess Coaching Website Listen to this and all  Nitty Gritty episodes here .

Bridget Pyke is a physiotherapist, runner, and running coach. She shares tons of knowledge on how to avoid injury and recover well through all stages of your running career. By wearing multiple hats, Bridget has a holistic view of training, recovery, and injury rehab - you're sure to learn something!  Faye Jess Coaching Website Listen to this and all  Nitty Gritty episodes here .

We are joined by Emma Cook-Clark, 2021 North American Champion. She was also 4th-place finisher at Spartan Worlds in her first year in the sport. Emma is a talented OCR racer but perhaps even more of a natural mountain runner and all-around adventurer. Emma speaks candidly about being a newcomer to Spartan racing and shares many great stories about her incredible outdoor antics. This was a great c...

Join us for a great chat with Hawk Call, a young athlete who's taking the OCR scene by storm. Hawk chats candidly about his training, his goals in OCR, and how his father, Spartan legend Hobie, has helped shape his sporting aspirations. Faye Jess Coaching Website Listen to this and all  Nitty Gritty episodes here .

There are SO many different types of endurance races out there - road, trail, mountain and sky running, Spartans and Hyrox, Mountain bike, and even Skimo! Many of these endurance events attract similar crowds and can make training schedules a fun type of chaotic. What meshes and what clashes? Find out on today's episode!  Faye Jess Coaching Website Listen to this and all  Nitty Gritty episodes her...

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. Nicole was one of the best OCR athletes in the world when she abruptly tore her ACL in a race last year. Over the last 12 months, she's committed herself to tedious rehab exercises and a painfully slow comeback, playing the long game to ensure a future of he...

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. This week, we break down a few common fitness myths that we see in the media or come up with our coaching clients.  We chat about everything from nutrition to training paces to tech and know that clearing up a few of these misconceptions can greatly help you...

This week we are joined by Hunter McIntyre who's fresh off winning the Hyrox World Championship! This man has an unmatched combination of speed and strength and in this episode, we dive deep into his training. We also discuss what it takes to be a world champion, what motivates him, and hear about some of his business ventures!  OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, have brought...

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. This week we are joined by Arielle Fitzgerald - OCR Dream Team athlete, Ultrarunner, and holistic nutritionist. We figured that she is the perfect person to interview all about fueling for long OCR and running events - it's kind of her thing! A good fueling...

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. As we are all well aware, there are LOTS of different ways to strength train. This week, we chat about the type of strength training that is particularly beneficial for PEOPLE WHO RUN - note that I didn't say "runners"! OCR athletes - this absolutely applies...

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. Have you ever spent much of a Spartan race cursing the course designer and wondering how someone could create a race so……insane? Us too! This week, we are joined by the man responsible for many of the wild routes of Spartan races. Steve dives into lots of th...

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. Kris Brown is a HOKA-sponsored ultrarunner based in Missoula, MT. While he specializes in hilly races in the 50k-100k range, he relentlessly competes in events of all distances, having finished top-ten at the 2018 Western States 100-miler just three weeks af...

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. Until very recently, men and women trained similarly despite fairly substantial biological differences (hello, hormones!). In recent years, more conversations are happening to teach women to train with, rather than against, their physiology. This week we exa...

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. We are joined with Spartan's "Mind Doctor" Dr. Lara Pence. Lara is a licensed clinical psychologist whose clientele includes elite athletes and corporate executives. Lara is the Chief Wellness Specialist for Spartan and will be starring in the "No Retreat: B...

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. When it comes to peak performance, a little planning can go a long way! This week, we discuss important considerations when planning a rewarding racing season. Faye Jess Coaching Website Listen to this and all  Nitty Gritty episodes here .

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. Ryan Kent comes on to discuss his recent wins in Dekafit and Hyrox. Also, how he balances being an athlete with a full-time job and fatherhood. Plus some insight into his training. Faye Jess Coaching Website Listen to this and all  Nitty Gritty episodes here...

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. This week we are joined by  Kirk DeWindt  of  The Running Public  – an elite racer and coach. Kirk opens up about his journey with alcohol rehab, the effects alcohol has on performance, and what it's like to go through addiction. Faye Jess Coaching Website L...

This week, we answer questions submitted by YOU, our listeners! We chat about everything from the importance of different workouts and footwear choices. Also, whether or not Jess will tackle another Spartan Race! Faye Jess Coaching Website Listen to this and all  Nitty Gritty episodes here .

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. Relative Energy Deficiency In Sport (RED-S), or chronic under fuelling, can have very serious health and performance consequences. We are joined by Alex Coates, former elite ITU triathlete and current Ph. D. student in Exercise Physiology whose research focu...

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. This week, Ryan, Lindsay, and Faye talk about the race in Abu Dhabi that takes place in 4 short days! Faye Jess Coaching Website

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. This week we are joined by Nell Rojas, the top American finisher at the Boston Marathon in a blazing 2:27! Nell has dabbled in OCR in the past, and strength work plays a huge role in her training for distance running events. She shares some incredible insigh...

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. Everyone's heard of the big (and oddly intimidating) "Off Season", but what IS it? This week, we dive into why the Off Season is important, and how it can take your training to the next level. Faye Coaching Website  

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. Grip strength is absolutely essential for success in OCR. Where better to learn about grip training than the rock climbing community?! In this episode, Faye talks about how she trains her grip for OCR and we interview Kevin Line- seasoned climber and creator...