RMR Training Podcast

Derek Yorek is a highly accomplished athlete and coach. Derek is a 3-time collegiate All-American, Professional Triathlete, and is now a member of the Spartan pro team.  During the  We talk about the transition from Tri to OCR  How to define coaching.  And what runners can expect out of Dekafit and Hyrox. Follow Derek on IG @ Yorekfit Follow along Reinforced Running  Apply for One-on-one Coaching...

Josh and Rich do a deep dive into how to build strength and endurance using kettlebells.   Including: How to appropriately execute the kettlebell swing  How to start and scale the kettlebell movements.  Why you need to do Turkish get-ups should be doing them.  Follow along Reinforced Running  Apply for One-on-one Coaching here YouTube - Reinforced Running IG Rich -  @reinforced_running_rich &...

Brain Gowiski is one of the best OCR athletes and is a jack of all trades. We dig into what sets him apart from other competitors and we touch on a few topics such as: How to systematically attack your weakness so that you can perform your best on race day.  How to use heart rate data to better understand your training. how to approach race day with a mindset to compete against the best of the bes...

Today we talk about running and preparing for Ultra events for obstacle course racing.   Including: How to increase volume in a sustainable way. What kind of intensity you should look to add to your training And the mentality of running a 24 hours race.  Follow along Reinforced Running  Apply for One-on-one Coaching here YouTube - Reinforced Running IG Rich -  @reinforced_running_rich & Josh @...

Johnny Luna-Lima is an OCR athlete and coach who had a massive leap last season and in this episode, we talk about the habits that led him to this point.  In this episode we talk about: We talk about how to progressively improve your downhill running The best way to tackle weaknesses for better performance And how your ego can be your worst enemy in training. Follow Johnny on IG @ Johnnylunalima F...

We do a deep dive on hydration and how to prepare for the heat. We talk about: The best way to balance nutrients during exercise to avoid gut bombs.  How to know when and how much do drink.  Some supplements that help you stay hydrated.  Follow along Reinforced Running Apply for One-on-one Coaching here YouTube - Reinforced Running IG Rich -  @reinforced_running_rich & Josh @ Ja_shua_ried    ...

We throw one from the archives at you today. Strength training for runners can move the needle for how to improve your ability to sustain more training. Listen in to learn how you can implement strength training into your own program. Apply for One-on-one Coaching here Follow along Reinforced Running  YouTube - Reinforced Running IG Rich -  @reinforced_running_rich & Josh @ Ja_shua_ried     Tw...

Cassidy Nicholas (Watton) is the program director for Epic Interval Training, professional OCR athlete, and new mother.  We do a deep dive into training philosophy and how to apply the Epic principles.  In the episode we cover: How to use interval training for a well-balanced fitness.  The number one piece of training equipment and how to use it.  Her personal fitness journey through pregnancy and...

Josh and Rich take on the topic of running form and how you can become a more efficient runner. Plus how a ketogenic diet can affect strength gains in woman Get your free Running Form Ebook @ https://www.reinforcedrunning.com/running-form-ebook/ Apply for One-on-one Coaching here Follow along Reinforced Running  YouTube - Reinforced Running IG Rich -  @reinforced_running_rich & Josh @ Ja_shua_...

Mark Batres is fresh off of a win in 12-hour ORM UltraVirus race. During the episode we talk about: In race strategy and how to navigate a long effort. Nutrition and how to keep fueling for a 12-hour event. Post-race recovery methods so you can keep on moving.  And a few other pro tips that can really help you out if you are planning on doing the next ORM race at the end of May.  Apply for One-on-...

Taylor Turney is a Spartan Pro athlete and an endurance coach with Redox Running and Yancy camp. With a specialty of mountain running we chat about:  Strategically improving your agility for better downhill running. How to manage your load for training your uphills without losing your speed and running economy.  How to balance your strength training and mountain running to improve your performance...

Josh and Rich do their weekly installment of HHMC to cover a wide range of training topics. This week we talk about:  How to improve your distance pace for a longer duration using heart rate and progression Get stronger without a gym session while at home.  OCR benchmarks we use to determine our fitness. Apply for One-on-one Coaching here Follow along Reinforced Running  YouTube - Reinforced Runni...

Taylor Kruse is Co-founder of Kruse Elite is a performance and wellness coach with a focus on elite human performance.  Kruse Elite has a distinct style with a focus on many elements that you may be ignoring. Their coaching has produced some of the best results by a few of the top pro athletes in OCR. During the episode we cover: The number one mobility movements that runners need to do and when t...

This week Josh and Rich talk about some of the best methods they have used to help improve their performance. Then we do a deep dive into how to create positive and break negative nutrition habits.  Apply for One-on-one Coaching here Follow along Reinforced Running:  Youtube - Reinforced Running   IG Rich -  @reinforced_running_rich & Josh @ Ja_shua_ried     Twitter @ ReinforcedRun Join our pr...

Jack Carpenter is a spartan pro, OCR/Tri coach, facility owner, and Co-host of OCR Audio, based out of Suffolk, England.  He has a ton of enthusiasm and energy for the sport and endurance in general and he drops some gems: We touch on a few things that have never come up on the show in the past. We cover a lot on this episode including: Best practices to hit your spear throw.  Mental games for mem...

There are a lot of things you can add to your recovery routine. They are backed by a ton of marketing and promises as a way to help you bounce back quicker.  But do they work? If they do - which ones should you use and what is worth the money?  Josh and Rich give you their favorite evidence-based methods as well as some of their own anecdotal experience.  The episode covers: Soft tissue mobility a...

Samuel Hebert is a Spartan pro, gym owner, and trained kinesiologist  Sam has a ton of hands-on experience working with athletes and the general population on how to implement better habits to improve wellness. He is one of the best OCR athletes in Canada and the world as he lives and trains out of Montreal, Quebec  In this episode we talk about: How to overcome the most common mistake runners mak...

This week Ried and Rich talk about overtraining syndrome and how to balance recovery days in your training.   We touch on our own personal experience as athletes and how we administer recovery and prevent overtraining for the athletes we coach.  We cover: What causes overtraining and how to avoid it.  The steps you can take in your training to make sure you recover from your efforts. How to proper...

Timmie Brann is a gym owner, coach, and Spartan Pro.  Timmie’s gym “Hybrid house” and online coaching “Brannd performance” serves athletes who want to train hard to find their potential. In this episode we cover: Why you should be gentle with yourself during a stressful time. How to follow your authentic goals to get results.  Practical ways to improve your OCR performance at home. Follow Timmie o...

Josh and I have both taken our lumps on the mountains and we have worked hard to improve our climbing skills - so today we talk about how.  This episode of HHMC we talk about: The specific workouts and exercises we have done to improve our climbing.  Details about the fundamentals of strength training for OCR. Workout challenges and why you should not do them.  Apply for One-on-one Coaching here F...

Market Gaudet is a Spartan Pro Team member and an Army Ranger. Mark is fresh off 7th place finish in the first stop in the Spartan US National Series in Jacksonville and is poised for a huge year.  Mark has a wide-ranging background including a collegiate basketball player and completed the Best Ranger competition. He also has a top 5 finish at Worlds Toughest Mudder and was top 15 in Spartan WC i...

Josh and Rich bring back another HHMC. This week they cover the following:  Protein intake for the endurance athlete The best ways to improve your sleep to maximize your recovery. The best pieces of fitness equipment and movements. Apply for One-on-one Coaching here Follow along Reinforced Running:  IG @reinforced_running_rich Twitter @ ReinforcedRun Join our private training group on facebook her...

Jesse Bruce is a Toronto based pro-OCR athlete and co-owner of a successful gym in Ontario called One Academy. Who drops on to talk about how to keep things moving.  The fitness space is getting hit hard with Covid19, but Jesse is full of authentic passion and optimism.    We talk about:  What it’s like for the gym owner in the current situation.  How doing hard physical things will prepare you fo...

Ried and Rich (HHMC) are back at your think week as we deep dive training topics.  First, we touch on what is more beneficial for your 5k time - short sprints or long slow distance. Then we go into our favorite stress management solutions.  And finally how to shirt perspective during this time without races Follow us on IG @ ja_shua_ried and  @reinforced_running_rich Hit Subscribe to get the lates...

Yancy Culp is one of the most influential coaches and athletes in OCR.  Yancy has a ton of ideas and takes action to bring them to life for the OCR community. He is full of passion and positivity and he is guaranteed to light a fire under your a$$.  Yancy jumps on the episode to talk about,  How we are going to see a separation in the athletes who will excel in the future and those who will flound...