Obstacle Racing Media Podcast

Episode 147 - Several weeks ago, Tough Mudder HQ threw down the gauntlet stating any team that could compete 100 miles (20 laps) at this year's WTM, would split $100,000. So, 2013 and 2014 WTM Champ Ryan Atkins did what any red blooded Canadian endurance champ would do. He called a few buddies to take it on. Listen in to learn who he rounded up. The 2nd interview on today's show is with Ronan Gard...

Episode 146- Nickademus is returning to World's Toughest Mudder to avenge his DNF from last year. He is also bringing Joe Decker with him. If you don't know who either of these guys are, there is some info in the show notes, but do yourself a favor and do some googling. Then be blown away at their athletic accomplishments. Listen in to learn how Nick put his team of ultra runner badasses together....

Episode 145 - Matt Waller has built a resume around endurance challenges. He has completed several Death Races along with crewing for a fellow Death Race finisher. He and his partner in crime, Tanya Bickham, have also gone on to produce their own endurance event, The Gauntlet. This was not always the case, however. Listen in on how frightened Matt was do run a whopping 3 miles and tackle the bruta...

Episode 144 - Today's episode focuses on last weekend's Asheville Spartan Super . If you were there, you know that this quarry venue made for a very cool experience at Spartan's first ever visit to this city. If you were not, we hope to bring you some of magic in the form of some delicious interviews. You are going to hear from. Heather Williams - 1st place female (Overall) Ryan Woods - 1st place...

Episode 143 - Today we meet Ben Gray. Ben ran 100 miles around the city of Atlanta one day, for the story not the glory. He also ran in the first AND last wave of this year's Peachtree Road Race . Ben's job for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution has him writing and taking pictures at some very cool places and events. Some times running gets to be part of the assignment as well. It is safe to say Mat...

Episode 142 - On today's episode Matt talks with Eric Winkler from Jack Axe Games. Part strongman competition, part Highland games, part OCR, this new event in the Chicago area is something we have never seen before. Learn all about it, and how you can attend as a guest of Obstacle Racing Media. Next up is Alex Nicholas. Matt digs in and finds out what's behind that ridiculously chiseled physique...

Episode 141 - Cassidy Watton was the 2nd place female and finished ahead of 75% of the men in the elite field at last October's OCR World Championships. Since then, she has had a number of top finishes including 2nd at the Spartan in Sydney, AUS stadium Sprint, 2nd at the SoCal Beast, 2nd on the Bahamas Cruise, and 1st at The Citifield stadium race. At one of the more brutal Spartan courses this y...

Episode 140 - On today's show we bring you, two Mudderific interviews. First up, Phoebe Brimer aka the Phoebenator, interviews Brady Archer. Brady is one of the course designers for Tough Mudder and is one of the main men behind World's Toughest Mudder. He and Phoebe talk about a variety of things including what inspires his course builds and what new obstacles we may see at WTM 2015. She also ask...

Episode 139 - Today's guests are two old friends of the show. We first talked to Don Mann in March of last year when Battlefrog first burst onto the scene. He has since left BattleFrog and created Frogman Charities . He talks a little about why he left and what his new charity organization is all about. Next up is our old pal Hunter. In 2012 and 2013, Hunter was on the podium almost every time he...

Episode 138 - Rob Butler is the man behind Shale Hill, a permanent obstacle course located in Vermont. His obstacle designs and ideas have always been original and he puts on some of the most unique races in OCR. Now Rob is on a search to find some super fit human beings and has created The Universal Athlete Challenge . He is looking to get 250 athletes to pay $2,500 and vie for a $100k top prize...

Episode 137 - First up on today's show is Brian Hulbert from Tandem Race. Brian and his buddy Ethan are gymnasts and American Ninja Warrior hopefuls. They have put together an OCR near Chicago that is built for teams of two, and is also spectator friendly. Learn all about their event in this interview and over at TandemRace.com . The second interview today is with Spartan Pro, April Dee. Did you k...

Episode 136 - After a lifetime spent in the banking and boxing industries, Ramiro Ortiz was brought in to consult for BattleFrog earlier this year. Today, they named him their new CEO. We hopped on a phone call with Ramiro as quickly as possible to ask him about the new position, how he plans to right the ship, and learn about BattleFrog's plan for 2016. This last minute quickie episode is sponsor...

Episode 135 - We welcome back Joe Desena to the podcast in the first segment of the show. Joe answers some questions about Spartan Agoge. We learn all about what inspired it, what it is, and if it is, in fact, going to replace The Death Race. Next up is several interviews from near the finish line of the Spartan Stadium Sprint near Dallas, Texas. Before and after running all around of AT&T Stadium...

Episode 134 - Today's show features a sit down interview with Lee Haney. After success in bodybuilding as a teenager, Lee went on to win Mr. Olympia 8 times in a row. Since he stopped competing, he has been sought after as a coach and personal trainer. His clients have included Evander Holyfield, Steve Harvey, and many others. His certification program is taught by trainers worldwide. Matt talks t...

Episode 133 - On today's show, we talk endurance training. The first guest is Miguel Medina. Matt recently signed up for Yancy Camp, and chose Coach Miguel to make him a better obstacle racer. (and to help prvent further DNFs!) This is the first of what we plan on being several chats, leading up to World's Toughest Mudder in November. Next up is Neil Murphy with Regiment Running. Neil got some ear...

Episode 132 - On today's show we introduce you to Greg and Sheila Yocom from Mid America Obstacle Course Racers (MAOCR). For those that live near (or are visiting) Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Nebraska, this is the group for you. We've featured many of the local and regional OCR groups before, but never one this close to it's inception. Next up is some interviews from Tough Mudder Georgia from...

Episode 131 - You may have seen the ORAL I.V. logo on the chest or arms of several OCR athletes recently including Joey Patrolia, Orla "Vermonster" Walsh, and Sarah Pozdol. According to their website, ORAL I.V. is "a hydration aid developed to enhance the body’s uptake of water through the introduction of a proprietary blend of trace minerals". "ORAL I.V. aids the hydration process for individuals...

Episode 130 - Zack is the man behind More Heart Than Scars. Matt first met Zack at the 2013 Carolina Superhero Scramble, and they finally sat down and had a long chat. It turns out they have more in common than they thought. Find out how Nubs earned his nickname, and the adventures he has been on since. We'll also learn how OCR played a part in what was already a life dedicated to helping people,...

Episode 129 - Today on the podcast, we talk to Adrian Bijanada from OCR World Championships. We learn what's happened since last year's event, what's new, and then, Adrian unveils the all new weekly ranking system that just went live. Today's show is sponsored by Men's Health Urbanathlon . ORM welcomes back MHURB as a sponsor to the show in 2015. We went to Chicago last year and look forward to at...

Episode 128 - Up first on today's show is an interview with Pat Patterson, race director from Ragnar Trail Relays . We ran the Georgia stop of that event for the 2nd straight year, and despite some serious rain, had a great time. The next set of interviews are from Georgia's Spring Savage Race . After interviewing "Operations Manager", Garfield Griffiths , we decided to take a slightly different a...

Episode 127 - On today's show, our guest is Selica Sevigny. Find out how an adventure hike down the Appalachian Trail turned into a massive career and lifestyle change for Selica and her fiancé. Such is the kind of thing that can happen when you end up in the crosshairs of Joe Desena and Andy Weinberg in the Vortex that is Pittsfield, Vermont Selica talks about what happened in that fateful summer...

Episode 126 - On today's show, we speak with Rachael Nuwash about MuckFest MS . She talked to Matt B. about the races cool history (going back 10 years), and their fantastic cause. Short and sweet, enjoy our 2nd podcast this week. Today's episode is sponsored by Stunt Run . Use code ORM15 to save $15 at any location. Click here to listen or press the large red button below. You can also find this...

Episode 125 - We owe you an episode, faithful listeners, so today's episode is 1 of 2 that we are bringing you this week. Today's show is an interview with Ron Pitts. Matt B. met Ron while they were both working on the upcoming ESPN BattleFrog College Championships . While not an OCR-centric interview, we think you will be informed and entertained by this chat. Matt talks with Ron about, (among ot...

Episode 124 - On today's show, we talk to several top finishers from the Spartan Race in the Bahamas. They include Brakken Kraker, Cassidy Watton, Deanna Blegg, Isaiah Vidal, Karlee Whipple, and Orla Walsh, all from the beautiful island of Great Stirrup Cay . We also have a longer one on one interview with Ryan Kent on the cruise ship, the next day. Today's episode is sponsored by Muddy Brute , Ma...

Episode 123 - Today's show starts with interviews from BattleFrog Orlando that took place on March 14th. Matt talked to Isaiah Vidal, Air Force Ken , and Chris "Beard" Acord. Ken took 3rd place even though Isaiah finished ahead of him on the course. Find out why in these interviews. We then hear from Ryan Atkins, Lindsay Webster, and Jennette Gardner after their impressive finishes. Then you will...