RMR Training Podcast

Cali Schweikhart is a Spartan Pro and coach. We talk about the difference in training men and women. We talk about Nutrition needs of the female athlete  Signals of RED-S and what exactly that means.  How to train with the fluctuations of the menstrual cycle And Cali’s personal journey. Follow Cali @ Cschweik Follow Reinforced Running  Email: rich@reinforcedrunning.com YouTube - Reinforced Running...

Jamie Brusa is fresh off her debut 2021 race. She took control of the Montana Super to set a hard pace through the hills and held on to a third-place overall finish. Follow Jamie @ bruser_ocr

Ian Hosek is a running and OCR coach and with a background in running form and biomechanics. He helps athletes create a more efficient and powerful stride. He joins the show today to give you actionable insights on how to become a better runner. More from Ian Hosek: Hosek Gait Analysis - https://www.hosekpe.com/services Instagram: @ ocr_hosek Website: https://www.hosekpe.com/   FREE 7-DAY TRIAL RE...

Vince Paikowski and his teammate, Alistair Keys, are the 2021 Best Ranger Competition Champions. Vince is also a founding member of TORC as he and Mark Gaudet drop on to talk about the competition and how to best prepare for the event. Follow Vince @ vpaikowski Follow Mark @ markgaudet85 Follow TORC @ The_obstalce_racing_collab

Lauren Weeks, is an elite hybrid OCR athlete with top finished in the 2020 Spartan Games (3rd), OCR Stars (1st), and Hyrox World Championships (1st). Lauren Weeks: IG: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_e_weeks/ Follow Reinforced Running  Email: rich@reinforcedrunning.com YouTube - Reinforced Running IG ( Rich Ryan ) -  @reinforced_running_rich   Twitter - @ReinforcedRun   TRAINING RESOURCES: Apply...

Alex Walker is a Spartan Pro athlete with tremendous range including a top 5 finish at Spartan Race World Championships, World's Toughest Mudder, and NORAM 3k In this episode we talk about:  How to identify and improve your weaknesses Specific tactics to prepare for altitude races without altitude The process and discipline of creating a season-long training plan Train with Alex at Yancy Camp...

Mark Gaudet joins this week's TORC talk to go over his double podium finishes at the Spartan Race Charlotte. Follow Mark @ markgaudet85 Follow TORC @ the_obstacle_racing_collab

Today, I'm bringing you an episode where I was the guest on a podcast. I joined my friend, Jase Kraft on the Science of Sports Recovery. We do a deep dive on how to balance stress with training, and also with your career. We talk about: How to use your macronutrients in terms of recovery Some cool tools can really help you figure out the balance of Macro Nutrients  Best way to manage your ene...

Mark Gaudet talks about the upcoming Charlotte Spirt. Follow Mark @ markgaudet85 Follow TORC @ the_obstacle_racing_collab

Armen Hammer is a content creator and CrossFit coach and program developer how has a depth of knowledge across many domains.  In the episode we talk about: How to use CrossFit to help your running and OCR results. Things you should do and should not do.  And the evolution of CrossFit and how it parallels OCR. Links Talked About on the Show: 101 Free Workouts and 50 Free Sandbag ebooks here: https:...

Annie Dube drops on to talk about her back to back third-place finishes at the 2021 Spartan Race Vegas. Follow Annie @ mountaingoatgirl Follow TORC @ the_obstalce_racing_collab

Jack Bauer joins the podcast to talk about his 6th place finish in the first-ever Deka Fit event.  We talk about: Exact strategies for each Deka zone Where to spend your time training.  How to best prepare for a Deka Fit Follow Reinforced Running  Email: rich@reinforcedrunning.com YouTube - Reinforced Running IG ( Rich Ryan ) -  @reinforced_running_rich   Twitter - @ReinforcedRun TRAINING RESOURCE...

Lacey Bourgois and Annie Dube talk about the 2021 Spartan Race Las Vegas course map and give racing tips and strategies. 

Veejay Jones is a Spartan Pro athlete who is at the top of his game. Veejay is one of the most skilled and creative athletes in the world and has the results to show for it. In this episode we talk about: Balance skill training with endurance training How to prepare for high-level mountain running performance. The future direction of OCR (obstacle course racing)  Obstacle Course Performance Projec...

Jamie Brusa is a Spartan pro team member with 12th place finishes at the Spartan World Championships and North American Championships in 2019. She is a former D1 runner, current collegiate coach,  and quantitative Biologist with a focus on marine sciences. In the episode we cover: So we talk about Jamies Background as an athlete and her training.   How she implements strategies for race day.  And...

Dr. Tim Silvestri is a Sports Psychologist and a consistent Spartan Race podium age-group finisher. Tim has developed a system to help athletes improve their mental performance. During the episode we talk about: Neuro-biomechanics and the hormonal response associated with performance and training.  How to provide yourself with the best mental fuel to hit your goals. What your body is telling you d...

Nick Ryker breaks down the Savage Race Florida map and gives you some strategies for a successful race. Follow TORC on Social:   Nick Ryker The Obstacle Racing Collab

Rachel Drake is a professional trail runner and Ph. D. candidate who finished second overall in the 2020 Golden Trail Series World Championships. Rachel has learned how to perform at a high level in many aspects of life. Listen in to learn how she has managed to balance her efforts while staying true to herself.  In this episode we talk about: How to prepare for a multi-stage race and how to stay...

TORC athletes stop on to talk about the first race in the Spartan Race USNS in Jacksonville. For the first 30 minutes, Annie Dube talks about the elite women's race. Logan Broadbent, Mark Gaudet, and Nick Ryker talk about the men's elite race. Follow TORC on IG Annie Dube Logan Broadbent Mark Gaudet Nick Ryker The Obstacle Racing Collab

Bethany McCheseny is a Spartan pro, gym owner, podcast host, and full-time mom.   During the episode talk about:  Why it's crucial  to prioritize mental health. Ancient remedies backed by science that reduce your stress load.  How to train for Hyrox Vs DekaFit.   Follow Bethany McChesney IG:  https://www.instagram.com/bethanymcches/ OFX Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ofx-podca...

Mark Gaudet and special guest David Magida talk about the 2021 Jacksonville Spartan Race and review the released course map.  Listen in to get details about how to approach the first race of the USNS. 

Josh Ried stops on an episode to talk about how to improve your core strength with training.  We talk about: The most effective core strength movements for OCR How to implement core work into your Spartan race training routine What you need to do for looks vs performance Connect with Josh: IG: @Ja_shua_ried Follow Reinforced Running  Email: rich@reinforcedrunning.com YouTube - Reinforced Running I...

Annie Dube is an elite OCR athlete former AG Spartan World Champ and one of the brightest up-and-comers in the sport to look out for in 2021.  Annie is a tremendous athlete with a big capacity to work. In her short time as an OCR athlete (started in 2018), she has learned quite a bit about what it takes to compete at a high level - and she shares her insight with us. Make sure to give Annie a foll...

Rob Hewitt is a fantastic endurance coach and has coached at every level including high school, college, and elite club level.  Rob is currently the coach of the Philadelphia Runner Track Club. He has a serious passion for coaching and creating top-level performance as well as helping develop better human beings.  We talk about: How to take ownership of your workout volume and intensity.   Why you...

Charlie Schreiber is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach. He has competed 2-times in the Bouldering World Cup, 3-times in the ABS Open Bouldering National Championships, 5-time in the Bouldering National Cup Series event champion as well as an 8-time Youth National Champion in Bouldering Events and can ascend V11's and  V12's.  As a coach, he's led his team to a 1st place te...