Obstacle Racing Media Podcast

First up is Mather Wiswall and Ruby George, who are the founders of the Florida Grid League.

Then we chat with Mat Lock, the man behind launching Hyrox in Australia & New Zealand.

Today's episode is sponsored by The Bear Crawl OCR. A fantastic local race. They are family owned and operated OCR that is also a 501(c)3/non-profit.

We are also sponsored by City Challenge. The next race is Jersey City on May 13th. Use our code ORM 2023 for all upcoming races on their website.

The podcast can be heard using the link below or you can listen to the podcast here.

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Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels

The second race of the Savage Pro Series took place in Gainesville, Florida. Here are the finish line interviews with many of the top men and women.

Shawn Roberts (1st)
Ryan Kempson (2nd)
Leon Kofoed (3rd)
Veejay Jones (4th)
Joseph Cotto (5th)
Kevin Thompson (6th)
Ian Hosek (7th)

Jessika Poppie (Savage Social and Merch Gal)
Kris Rugloski (1st)
Alex Walker (2nd)
Jamie Horianopoulos (3rd)
Calypso Sheridan (4th)
Rachel Watters (5th)
Jessica Wong (9th))
Sarah Grippi (10th)
Courtney Washington (11th)

The full Savage Race Gainesville, Florida results can be found here.

This podcast (and our Savage coverage) was sponsored by VJ Shoes!

They are back as an ORM sponsor and we could not be happier.

This episode was also sponsored by Mythic Race! It's happening this weekend!

The podcast can be heard using the link below or you can listen to the podcast here.

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Rich Ryan joins this week to talk Savage Gainesville, Battle Bunker, OCR Attendance, plus Succession and much more.

A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, Hyrox, and all other OCR and Hybrid Fitness-related news.

Rich's Running Is In Fact Reinforced.

This episode is sponsored by Rugged Maniac. Get $5.00 off with code ORM23. Hit this link for the rest of the venues they are hitting in 2023.

Intro and Outro Music by: Eric Leland

The podcast can be heard using the link below or you can listen to the podcast here.

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We start the episode by catching up with the hypest of hype men, Erock. You know him from Hyrox, Tough Mudder, or 29029. Today, he's launching an online competition with Again Faster. There are over $50,000 available in cash and prizes across all age groups.

Then, we talk to Allison Outlaw. She is a crossfitter and cyclist who found herself on top of an age group podium at Hyrox Worlds in Vegas. She finished 4th in the pro field in Dallas, and she is heading back to Manchester Worlds next month.

Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels

Episode sponsors: VJ Shoes. Check out the newest brands including the XTRM 2 and The Ultra 2. Free shipping and free exchanges on returns at VJ Shoes USA.

Other sponsors include Mythic Race and Bear Crawl OCR. Last, but not least, this episode is sponsored today by City Challenge. Get out and support local your local OCR.

The podcast can be heard using the link below or you can listen to the podcast here.

Support us on Patreon.

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There have been a bunch of shows in the last 10 years that have been about OCR and/or featured athletes from OCR. The first name that came to mind for this chapter is the living legend himself, Hunter McIntyre.

Hunter loves the camera, and the camera loves him back. He's the most outspoken athlete in the game, and he has the talent to back it up. He's been on more magazines and seen more airtime than anyone else in our industry. You could say he is our only true crossover star.

Hunter joined us to discuss Boundless, Steve Austin's Broken Skull, Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge, Million Dollar Mile, and The Spartan Games.

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Today's show is sponsored VJ Shoes. The Best Grip On The Planet. Free Shipping/Returns. What else needs to be said? Check out the latest styles at VJShoesUSA.

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Grit Games with Kenny Stanford. Plus Canebrake 200 finisher Joshua Ilnicki.

A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, Hyrox, and all other OCR and Hybrid Fitness-related news.

Joshua

Grit Games Kenny

Yeti Trail Runners Documentary

Intro and Outro Music by: Eric Leland

The podcast can be heard using the link below or you can listen to the podcast here.

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The first race of the Savage Pro Series took place in Dallas, Georgia. Here are interviews with many of the top men and women.

Ryan Kempson (1st)
Shawn Roberts (2nd)
Rylan Schadegg (3rd)
Nick Ryker (4th)
Joseph Cotto (5th)
Kevin Thompson (6th)
John Penland (7th)
Justin "Matthew" Wiliams
Michael Mitchell (ORM Tent Guy) and Jeff Marier (ORM Film Guy)

Jessika Poppie (Savage Social and Merch Gal)
Kris Rugloski (1st)
Alex Walker (2nd)
Jamie Horianopoulos (3rd)
Chrissy McFarland (4th)
Rachel Watters (5th)
Sarah Grippi - Snyder (6th)
Jessica Shephard (7th)
Kristen Overcash (11th)
Emilee Stevens (13th)
Taylor Cedeno (21st)

The full Savage Race Spring Georgia results can be found here.

This podcast (and our Savage coverage last weekend) was sponsored by VJ Shoes!

They are back as an ORM sponsor and we could not be happier.

This episode was also sponsored by Rugged Maniac and Mythic Race!

The podcast can be heard using the link below or you can listen to the podcast here.

Support us on Patreon. All other ORM Links.

Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels

Scott The Fayne Knowles and Toothless Michael talk about the first few Spartan and Savage Races of the season.

A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, Hyrox, and all other OCR and Hybrid Fitness-related news.

Scott on IG

Michael On IG

Intro and Outro Music by: Eric Leland

You can listen to the podcast here.

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Interviews from the field at the Spartan Race in Conyers, Georgia.

Sarah Grippi-Snyder @3gxmentalperformancetraining (1st both days)
Rachel Watters @rachel_fit_girl (2nd Sat, 3rd Sun)
Cassandra Grill @cassandra_gill_ (3rd Sat, 2nd Sun)

Mike Strobel @wildboystrobe (1st Sat, 2nd Sun)
Dustin Rutter @drutter88 (2nd Sat, 3rd Sun)
Cole DeRosa @CJDerosa (Ran AG on Sat, 1st Elite Sun)

Plus Matt's buddy Clayton Griffith.

Then, Taryn Terrell calls in to explain why she didn't come to Georgia.

Spartan Georgia Race Results

This podcast (and the entire Spartan weekend) was sponsored by VJ Shoes! They are back as an ORM sponsor and we could not be happier. Come see us at Savage Race next weekend to win your own pair. You choose the style and size!

The podcast can be heard using the link below or you can listen to the podcast here.

Additional episode sponsors are Rugged Maniac - Use Code ORM23 at checkout for $5 off at Rugged Maniac. Also Mythic Race in Benton, MO. They are Missouri's only OCRWC Qualifier.

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Rich Ryan rocks and rolls his way onto the Top 15 for the Hyrox World Champs, but will it hold? Plus, Spartan does a lot of stuff right in Georgia.

A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, Hyrox, and all other OCR and Hybrid Fitness-related news.

Intro and Outro Music by: Eric Leland

The podcast can be heard using the link below or you can listen to the podcast here.

All other ORM Links.

Once upon a time, Facebook was THE lifeblood of obstacle racing. It has been said the OCR is the sport that social media built. It started with posting your favorite fire jump pic. Then someone would comment they had done a race too, and asked if you would do the next one with them. Facebook groups are where we learned about cool gear to buy and new races to run. It's where we could find training groups and discount codes. Some of us still have the friends we made online to this day.

Let's talk to Paul Jones, who was an admin of one of the largest OCR groups from 2012-2018.

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Today's show is sponsored Bear Crawl OCR. It is also sponsored by City Challenge. Get out and support local your local OCR.

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Scott the Fayne Knowles from I Am A Spartan Podcast and Ian Kay from UKOCR joins to talk about DekaFit, Spartan Race money, and more.

A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, Hyrox, and all other OCR and Hybrid Fitness-related news.

Intro and Outro Music by: Eric Leland

The podcast can be heard using the link below or you can listen to the podcast here.

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Interviews from the competition floor at DekaFit Knoxville 2023 (in order of appearance)

• Joshua Gonzales – 3rd place elite men
• Nick Ryker – 1st place elite men
• Ginny P Fit – 2nd place AG women
• Michael Allison – Random strong dude
• Amelia Roberston – 3rd place AG women
• Terra Jackson – 1st place elite women
• Molly Akers – 2nd place elite women
• Megan Clark – 3rd place elite women
• Colin Stiefer – 2nd place elite men
• Mark Jones -Ruck Division Deka
• Nick Kileen – PWRLFT Stud
• Yancy Culp – God Of All Things Deka

Interviews from the competition floor at DekaFit Nashville 2023 (in order of appearance)

• Joshua Gonzales – 3rd place elite men
• Nick Ryker – 1st place elite men
• Ginny P Fit – 2nd place AG women
• Michael Allison – Random strong dude
• Amelia Roberston – 3rd place AG women
• Terra Jackson – 1st place elite women
• Molly Akers – 2nd place elite women
• Megan Clark – 3rd place elite women
• Colin Stiefer – 2nd place elite men
• Mark Jones -Ruck Division Deka
• Nick Kileen – PWRLFT Stud
• Yancy Culp – God Of All Things Deka

First, we catch up with Grant McCartney, who has not been on the show in several years. We talk about OCR, Ninja, CrossFit, and more. Then we have a chat with Ida, who talks about the female all-star team's 3rd place finish at Gov Games.

Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels

The podcast can be heard using the link below or you can listen to the podcast here.

Episode sponsors: Rugged Maniac - Use Code ORM23 at checkout for $5 off at Rugged Maniac.

Other sponsors include Mythic Race and Bear Crawl OCR. Last, but not least, this episode is sponsored today by City Challenge. Get out and support local your local OCR

Support us on Patreon.

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Government Games in Dubai with Rich Ryan and Ryan Kent. Plus Josh March with the new Bonefrog.

A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.

Intro and Outro Music by: Eric Leland

Listen to the podcast here.

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Nick Symmonds wants to give away $25,000 to the first person to complete what he calls The Impossible Obstacle Course.

USAOCR has been reorganized with new leadership and has launched applications and criteria for 2023 events.

Today's episode is sponsored by City Challenge. Learn all about their tri-state area races at CityChallengeRace.com. Use Code ORM2023 at checkout!

Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels

The podcast can be heard using the link below or you can listen to the podcast here. Please support us on Patreon

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Belle MacFarlane finished 2nd Pro Female in her first-ever Hyrox. Let's learn more about her.

A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news.

Intro and Outro Music by: Eric Leland

You can listen to the podcast here.

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The Commentator Ninja comes on to talk about the current state of the ninja community which includes the latest dealings with World Obstacle.

Then Rachel Watters and Nick Ryker join in for a chat about The Nashville Fit Games.

Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels

The podcast can be heard using the link below or you can listen to the podcast here.

Today’s show is sponsored by Rugged Maniac.

Rugged Maniac returns for 2023 with our muddiest year yet! We’re renewing our muddy vows, going back to the nitty gritty basics, and shouting our love for mud from the mountain tops. In fact, we’re unleashing both the World’s Largest Mud Pit and a “Muddy Back Guarantee” to ensure the most epic day of muddy glory. You won’t want to miss this!

Use Code ORM23 at checkout for $5 off at Rugged Maniac.

What if I told you that for a short time, Tough Mudder had a huge focus on elite racing and gave away more money than any other race company?

In 2017, TMHQ produced a timed morning wave, 8-hour overnight events, and Tough Mudder X, which they called "The Toughest Mile on the planet". All these events had cash prizes and broadcast deals. Here are snippets from press releases at that time.

..."Tough Mudder, the active lifestyle and media brand, has partnered with Facebook to deliver original, live event sports and fitness programming on Watch, Facebook’s new platform for shows. Facebook will be the exclusive video platform for the new $50,000 Tougher Mudder Championship race series and Weekly Tough Mudder Bootcamp fitness studio classes"

..."The deal features the launch of the new sports event, Tough Mudder X, named “The Ultimate Race to Determine the Fittest and the Fastest Athletes in the World.” With the new agreement, all Tough Mudder television programming – Tough Mudder X, America’s Toughest Mudder, and World’s Toughest Mudder – will now debut on CBS. Encore presentations of the shows will air on CBS Sports Network in prime time"

Like many other chapters in our book, the events were here, they were awesome, and then they were gone. The OCR Stat Guru, Jack Bauer himself, joins us for this one.

TMX Article from 2017.

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Today's show is sponsored by Mythic Race and Bear Crawl OCR. It is also sponsored by City Challenge. Get out and support local your local OCR.

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Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels