The OCR Underground Show

As usual this episode and webpage are filled with more gems to help you train smarter for your next OCR.  It's time to finish the 2017 season strong and get ready to start planning for 2018.     In this episode SGX Coach Juan Pablo Arias from Mexico is on to give a great race recap for the Spartan World Championships in Lake Tahoe, CA.  He helps us relive a great race event and gives some tips for...

With Tahoe just around the corner and more challenging races up ahead, we have you covered with some amazing training and prep tips for your next race.   In this episode, I just got back from running the Spartan Beast in Killington, VT and share a few takeaways from the race.  If you are worried about hills, then tune in to this one.   We also have SGX Coach John Hayley on with Unbreakable Fitness...

In this episode, go inside Coach Mike's Mind and learn the different strategies to conquer the Twister obstacle.  Should you go forwards, sideways, backwards?  Learn the best tips to get through this twister and never look back.   SGX Coach Jono Blodgett, is on to give a race recap on the Spartan Hawaii Beast from a few weeks ago.   In our research review, I discuss a brand new study that uses Hea...

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Welcome to the OCR Underground Show, your ultimate resource to help you better prepare for your next Spartan, Tough Mudder, or any other OCR. With the Hawaii Trifecta weekend in a few days, many Spartans are going to push their bodies and minds to the limit.  Often past their limit which may lead to issues down the road. In this episode I have on Brandon Marcello to talk about a recent email he se...

This week we have another great episode to help you train smarter for your next OCR.  In this episode, I give you my tip of the week on how my wife figured out a simple trick to make your next barbed wire crawl alittle more pleasant. SGX Coach Brad Sims is on to give a race recap to the Goliathon Race held last month.  This is an incredibly descriptive summary of all 12 of the obstacles that were...

As always, we have another great episode to help you crush your next Spartan Race or other OCR with smarter more effective training and nutrition programs.   In this episode, get my tip of the week to help you avoid unnecessary burpees on your next race.  We have a complete Spartan Race Boise Sprint recap from this past weekend.   In our research review I discuss two common periodization programs....

In this episode we have a few great training tips to assist you with your next race.  First up we have on SGX Coach Sam Slosman with Synners OCR to give the Monterey Spartan Super and Hurricane Heat race recap.  He shares some insight into the course and gives some great advice if you plan on trying a HH this year.   Check out the Woodworking Spartan here:   https://www.instagram.com/woodworking_s...

In this episode we ask one of the most important questions you might be afraid to ask yourself, "Are your workouts making your worse."  A common trend in fitness, is to push ourselves with disregard to what it might be doing to our bodies.  There is a balance between intense workout and maximum function and performance.   In our research review I discuss how despite being pain free, your shoulder...

Need help training for your next OCR?  We have everything you need here.  We review up to date research and training tips from some of the top coaches out there.   In this episode you get a two for one.  We have the Ohio Beast and Sprint Spartan Race Recap as well as the Citi Field Stadium Recap.  I also review an ancient memory technique that will help you never fail the memory obstacle again.  I...

In this episode, get a Spartan Race Recap for the NJ Beast.  SGX Jono Blodgett is on to give a complete summary of the race and how to train for this this one in the future.   In our research review, I discuss interval training.  Specifically we review a study that looks at different methods for comparing the best way to determine how long you should rest between sprints.  The results were a littl...

The OCR Underground Show is a weekly podcast that educates you on the latest research and training methods of some of the top coaches in the world.  These tips will help you take your OCR training to the next level. In this episode we talk with SGX Coach Bryan The Ginger on the Epic Series.  Bryan just got back from filming for the Spartan Race Ultimate Team Challenge, but had the time to stop by...

I'm baaack!  After a brief pause in my podcast I am back with an all new name.  The show is not the OCR Underground Show, but we are still providing you great Spartan Race Training tips, plus other OCR strategies.  My apologize for the delay but we are back and better than ever.  Technically this is show 1 of the OCR Underground, but for an easy transition I am just going to keep the episode numbe...

This episode we have more great tips and strategies to help give you an unfair advantage in your next Spartan Race with some awesome training advice. In this episode we have Brooke Bowen, with RFT Coaching , who gives us a Spartan Race Recap of the Vegas Super Weekend. In our research review I discuss variable resistance training.  This involves using equipment that changes resistance as you perfo...

In this episode we provide you with awesome insights and strategies to help you crush your next Spartan Race. I recently got back from the Vegas Super and gave a brief overview of some things I noticed about this course and what seems to be the trend for 2017. We have on Coach CJ Wagner with www.misfitstrength.com to give us a Spartan Race Recap of the Houston Sprint and Hurricane Heat.  If you li...

In this episode SGX Coach Mark Barrosso, with www. Barrosofit.com, gives a Spartan Race Recap of the Greek Peak Winter Race.  He discusses both the Sprint and the Hurricane Heat. In our research review, learn about how you should be distributing your intensity.  Train hard all the time, moderate, easy..?  We looks at what the research is saying about what training zone you should be spending most...

Thanks to our sponsors of the Underground SGX show.  Check them out to learn more about how their products might help with your training program: Mobilitas Designer Protein   Use code SDPREMIER20 to save 20%   In this episode, we review the second Spartan race of the year, the Arizona Sprint and Super.  SGX Coach Allison Krumker, for Phoenix Evolution OCR Training , is on to fill you in on all the...

Helping you dominate you next Spartan Race with tips from some of the best SGX Coaches.   In this episode learn how low glycogen stores (carbs) before a workout can actually improve your endurance.  Just make sure you are doing it right.  Learn the research behind this type of nutrient timing.   Also, learn about intermittent fasting and a great app to help you track your fasts and export all your...

In this episode we talk all about muscle cramping.  The idea of dehydration and electrolyte imbalance might not be the best cause of this common problem.  If you are one who experiences chronic muscle cramps you definitely want to check this one out.  Learn why muscle cramps happen and what you can do about it based on some newer research. In our resource of the week I provide you will some good t...

In this episode learn all about concurrent training and what the research is showing.  Concurrent training means doing your cardio work and strength work at the same time.  Much of the research shows these two types of training interfere with each other.  Learn how to do both but still not see a decrease in performance.   SGX Coach Robin Legat, from Power Jam Fitness, give us a recap of the first...

In this episode learn my top 5 recovery strategies that will dramatically reduce your risk of injury please help you break through plateaus and see massive improvements in your performance.   Learn how you might be stuck in the recovery cycle and never really see any true gains from your workout program.  While recovery strategies might not be the sexiest topic in training, if you aren't paying at...

In this episode learn tips and strategies to help better prepare for your next Spartan Race.  Learn about a training app to track all of your training activities.  It gives you live feedback on your training, heart rate, intensity, and progress.  This app provides incredible feedback to help you understand your training and determine if you are making the right progress.   Also, learn the research...

As always the Underground SGX Show is providing you training tips and advice to improve your next Spartan Race. In this episode, discover a cool calculator for determining your training pace for your runs.  Instead of just randomly going for a run, this calculator tells you the exact pace you should be hitting, based on the specific training adaptation you are trying to improve. We also discuss la...

In this episode, learn about one of the key elements that you must train to improve if you want to see gains in your endurance performance.  This episodes research review discusses a study on what type of training you should be performing on a regular basis to improve VO2 Max.  Learn what VO2 max is, why it is important, and how to train to improve it.  Plus practical strategies to implement these...