Obstacle Running Adventures

Oh boy! Alex and Mike poked the bear called the Endurance Society by setting out to complete the Infinitus Marathon up in Goshen, VT! Mike counts this as his first marathon and the tough trails proved to be a worthy challenge! Alex also enjoyed himself so much that he plans to go double or nothing next year! Also hear about how Nancy and John did at the Run to Remember in Boston, MA! Next weekend...

Saturday, Angela hiked up Mount Monadnock in Jaffery, NH for a summit challenge, Jimmie completed the Bonefrog Challenge in Charlemont, MA and realized that it may be his new favorite race series! Sunday, we hear from the newest member of the team #25 Shaelyn Floria, then hear about our experience at the first DECA Color Run at Bridgewater-Raynham and even hear from David Ferreira who is the advis...

Hear how Kay fares against completing a 39.3 challenge for the first time which is a half marathon (which Mike joined in running) Saturday and a full marathon on Sunday! Katelyn also walked to #endstigma at the NAMI walk in Boston with coworkers! Listen how Angela and Jimmie completed the Spartan Super down in Florida but got stranded there due to flight overbooking! Next weekend we will be at: Ba...

Hear about Katelyn's seemingly near death experience at the mall.  Or if you'd like to stay on topic for the episode, continue to listen to our experience at the IAM Strong 5k. This race benefitted the IAM Strong Foundation! The IAM Strong Foundation works to shatter the stigma associated with teen mental health issues, emphasizing the need to treat mental health issues no differently than physica...

Huge Spartan weekend! Alex pits himself against the infamous Ultra Beast in Vernon New Jersey, listen to hear how his training pays off! Shon, Angela, and Jimmie drove down from Maine and New Hampshire to complete the Beast which is half of the Ultra Beast but still a fantastic challenge with about 13-14 miles up and down the mountain with about 32 obstacles. It was Shon's first Beast and he is no...

Meet #21 to the team Shon, a former marine and still a badass. Jimmie, Angela, Shon, and Mike discuss Runzilla's 5k, WODzilla, and OCR events and whether or not it is a event that is worth attending.  The following day Alex, Olvia, Kay, and Mike went to  the Crush Cancer 5k at Bridgewater-Raynham High School and one of them won an award!  Check out our website: www.mstefanorunning.com Like us on F...

Big running weekend! Angela and Mike had a half marathon in Nashua, New Hampshire called Moose on the Loose and Monday Alex, Olivia, and Mike went into Boston to spectate the Boston Marathon.  We discuss what Boston Strong means to us and chances of someone from the team participating in the world renowned event next year! (Our recording of top 3 female and male elites did not record correctly so...

Angela, Katelyn, and Mike all did epic fit at FIT Challenge VIII in Cumberland, RI!  Since Mike was competing via multilaps his account of the race differed a little from the girls', so the first half is them comparing and contrasting their experience. For the latter half we were able to get the founder of FIT Challenge, Robb McCoy, on the phone to talk about his history with his business and the...

This weekend Katelyn and Mike ran the Moving Heals for Meals on Wheels 5k in Kingston, MA and Lura went and ran the Hot Chocolate 15k in Philidelphia, PA! We also finish this episode with the second half of Mike, Katelyn, CJ, and Jake reminiscing about the Spartan Cruise to the Bahamas 2 years ago! Check out our website: www.mstefanorunning.com Like us on Facebook: MStefano Running Follow us on Tw...

Hear how Mike and Angela ran a total of 15 miles in races up in Manchester, New Hampshire.  Then listen to the first half of Mike, Katelyn, CJ, and Jake reminiscing about the Spartan Cruise that was 2 years ago this month ... holy crap time flies! Check out our website: www.mstefanorunning.com Like us on Facebook: MStefano Running Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @MStefanoRunning Follow us on T...

Listen as Mike talks about his half marathon and Katelyn's 10k in the beautiful state of Hawaii. Mike and Katelyn also talk to Olivia and Alex after their relaxing, yet adventurous vacation in the White Mountains in New Hampshire.  Check out our website: www.mstefanorunning.com Like us on Facebook: MStefano Running Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @MStefanoRunning Follow us on Tumblr: MStefanoR...

Listen as CJ steals the episode away from meeting number 5 to the team, Jake! Nah just kidding ... kind of kidding.  Jake has been a huge asset to our team early on and continues to be one of the most helpful members when it comes to getting through obstacles on the course! Check out our website: www.mstefanorunning.com Like us on Facebook: MStefano Running Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @MSt...

While Mike and Katelyn flew to Hawaii, Jimmie and Angela were in upstate New York completing Spartan Race's first Winter Sprint on the Greek Peak Mountain Resort in Cortland, NY.  Listen to hear from Angela about Spartan's unique (or not unique) changes to their usual events. Check out our website: www.mstefanorunning.com Like us on Facebook: MStefano Running Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @M...

Meet number 13 and 14 of the team, Angela and Jimmie! Listen as we discuss Angela's move from Florida to New Hampshire, getting ready for the Greek Peak Spartan Sprint and Ted Geisel! Then hear Jimmie's ... interesting videos to us (since he doesn't like talking on the phone) to learn a good amount him! Check out our website: www.mstefanorunning.com Like us on Facebook: MStefano Running Follow us...

Meet Donna, the 11th member of the team and hear how she got into the sport of obstacle course racing and how we ended up adopting her for the team!  Also Mike and Donna talk about this year's Cupid's Undie Run in Boston and how they intend to bring more of the team next year! Lastly you will hear Mike's experience running both the Old Fashioned 5k as well as their 10 Miler which has the combined...

What is obstacle course racing? What is a great entry level course? How should I train? What if I can't complete an obstacle? Chances of getting dirty? Free beer? Is mountain creek a mountain or a hill? These questions and more are discussed between Mike and Katelyn in this week's podcast! Also hear about the Paddy Kelly 5 Mile Road Race in Brockton, MA! Our Cupid's Undie Run team fundraising page...

Meet the 7th and 17th members to the team Ian and Nancy!  They both tend to stay exclusively with road running so we talk about why they do what they do best and some goals set for this year! Our Cupid's Undie Run team fundraising page: https://my.cupids.org/MStefanoRunning Check out our website: www.mstefanorunning.com Like us on Facebook: MStefano Running Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @MSt...

Listen as we discuss with Angie and Jimmie about the crazy adventure that happened during Blizzard Blast in Lowell, MA. Although there was not much snow on the ground, we still had a wicked fun time! You'll also hear from Blizzard Blast's race director Fred Smith.  Congrats to Ian, Mike and Nancy on their awards from the Colonial Road Runner's Banquet.  At the very end of this podcast you will fin...

Meet our 23rd and most recent member, Olivia Landry! Hear about how mentally tough she is as she pushes through extreme asthma and allergies to cross the finish line. With her cheery personality, we love hanging out with her both on and off the course. Check out our website: www.mstefanorunning.com Like us on Facebook: MStefano Running Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @MStefanoRunning Follow us...

Meet our 12th member to the team, Sam, and hear how she qualified for the team and continues to push out of her comfort zone to better herself.  From cheerleading and softball to OCR how her athleticism carries across sports but each offer their own challenges. Check out our website: www.mstefanorunning.com Like us on Facebook: MStefano Running Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @MStefanoRunning...

Listen to how Mike, CJ, Alex and Katelyn started and built a small running team that evolved into a team of over 20 members. You will hear stories of their first OCRs, their favorite memories on some adventures and the camaraderie that helps them through the tough times.   Thank you to Mike's grandparents for the equipment, both Matt B. Davis from Obstacle Racing Media (ORM) and The Too Fit Guys f...