Nitty Gritty Training

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. Podcast host and Olympic 5K runner Jess decided on a whim to throw herself into the NJ Tri-State Spartan Sprint. How hard could it be? Turns out....very hard. We'll dive into the Spartan Race through the eyes of a newcomer. Plus Jess shares what she will tak...

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. Arielle Fitzgerald is an OCR Dream Team athlete a nd Guinness World Record holder for fastest 50km AND 100km on a treadmill. In addition, she is a holistic nutritionist with a whole lot of grit. On today's show she talks all about her mental game in grueling...

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. Heart rate has never been more accessible - it's on our our watches, strava records, gym equipment - you name it! It's common to train using heart rate zones, but what do they mean, and how should they really be used? What else is heart rate useful for? We g...

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. This year's Spartan World Championships is on the sand dunes of Abu Dhabi. Running in the sand is different than the road or trail, and there are ways to alter your training to best prepare for the sand slog. Faye Stenning shares her training ideas on how to...

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. Emma Cook-Clarke is new to the OCR scene but no stranger to running, strength, mountains, and adventure. This sure sounds like a good fit! Emma tells us about her journey through sport and how she balances OCR training with her job as a firefighter and her p...

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. It's HAWT out there! This week we dive into why training and racing in the heat is so dang hard and how to respect and acclimatize to sweltering conditions. Jess 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. This week we are joined by VeeJay Jones, one of the youngest and brightest stars in OCR today. VeeJay talks about his training and racing goals, and shares a lot of insight on his progression from teenage athlete to pro. We loved this discussion - VeeJay spe...

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. The age old debate - Should you run before or after strength training? The answer, as always, is "it depends". This week we dive in to the interference effect between cardio and strength training - aka "Concurrent Training" - and tell you everything you need...

There is a lot about Colleen that is incredibly relatable - she works a busy job, she loves running and takes her training seriously, and she's getting older by the day - aren't we all?! Colleen is one of the top Master's marathoner's in the USA with a blazing PB of 2:51 at age 48. Colleen shares her experience of tackling sport in her 40s with a strong message that getting older doesn't necessari...

Two new running/fitness hybrid competitions are sweeping the nation and attracting runners, Crossfitters, and OCR Addicts alike. This week, Faye Stenning shares the Nitty Gritty on the DekaFit and Hyrox events including what's involved and how to train for them. Spoiler alert: as always, it's all about the running! In the coming weeks, they will be providing tons of valuable information on running...

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. Rebecca Hammond lays down the hammer on what she's learned from OCR, Covid, med school, and more. This episode is a must-listen full of really great insight from a very high performer. Jess Faye Coaching Website Click here for Nitty Gritty Training Podcast F...

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 dive into common causes of knee pain and injuries, some of the most common ailments that plague runners. We are also joined by Mike Geldart of GRD Biomechanics to chat about knee injury rehab and the Ascent brace - a new and innovative exoskelet...

This week we deep dive into an athlete's most essential piece of gear- footwear! Learn all about different types of footwear , what to look for when buying shoes, the best footwear for OCR races, and the new super shoes hitting the market! In the coming weeks, they will be providing tons of valuable information on running, strength training, OCR and more. There's a reason Lindsay Webster chose Gri...

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. In today's episode: Cool down properly to heat up your next performance. The activities you do post-race can have a huge impact on your next race, whether it's weeks, days, or hours away. Learn our best tips on how to recover to show up strong on your next s...

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. In today's episode, Faye and Jessica talk to Lindsay Webster.  They speak with the many time OCR Champ about her training philosophy. Also, How Covid changed her planning and mindset. Plus, how she has fun and does well year after year. In the coming weeks,...

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. In today's episode, we get the nitty gritty on co host Jess! Learn how this Olympic runner spends her days training to qualify for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. There's a reason Lindsay Webster chose Grit Coaching for her strength programming! Jess Faye Coaching...

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. Dr. Duggan has worked with countless professional athletes and olympians . Tune in as he shares his thoughts on why runners become injured and how best to bounce back after a layoff. Dr. Duggan has some incredible insights and is sure to make you think! In t...

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. In today's episode, Faye and Jessica cover: Tips on training the skills of uphill and downhill running. In the coming weeks, they will be providing tons of valuable information on running, strength training, OCR and more. There's a reason Lindsay Webster cho...

Nicole Mericle –  This champ shares how she transitioned from running to OCR, how she trains, and fills us in on the OCR Dream Team, empowering women in sport. Click here  for Nitty Gritty Training new podcast feed OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media dysfunctional family of podcasts. In the coming weeks, they wil...

Click here for Nitty Gritty Training new podcast feed (It's not on the ORM feed anymore, they earned their own!) OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media dysfunctional family of podcasts. In today's episode, Faye and Jessica cover all the different kinds of run workouts. From KM repeats to long runs and strides. The w...

Click here for Nitty Gritty Training new podcast feed (It's not on the ORM feed anymore, they earned their own!) OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media dysfunctional family of podcasts. In today's episode, Faye and Jessica cover how to run your best OCR race. In the coming weeks, they will be providing tons of valua...

Click here for Nitty Gritty Training new podcast feed (It's not on the ORM feed anymore, they earned their own!) OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media dysfunctional family of podcasts. In today's episode, Faye and Jessica talk about elevating your performance with altitude training. In the coming weeks, they will b...

Click here for Nitty Gritty Training new podcast feed (It's not on the ORM feed anymore, they earned their own!) OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media dysfunctional family of podcasts. In today's episode, Faye and Jessica cover your questions about endurance. In the coming weeks, they will be providing tons of valu...

Click here for Nitty Gritty Training new podcast feed (It's not on the ORM feed anymore, they earned their own!) OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media dysfunctional family of podcasts. In today's episode, Faye and Jessica cover sleep, a dreamy way to recover. There's a reason Lindsay Webster chose Grit Coaching for...

Click here for Nitty Gritty Training new podcast feed (It's not on the ORM feed anymore, they earned their own!) OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media dysfunctional family of podcasts. In today's episode, Faye and Jessica discuss tapering and preparing for a big race. In the coming weeks, they will be providing ton...