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OFX EPISODE 210: OCR LEGEND, NICOLE MERICLE. Brought to you by Duonamic, AirRelax.ca, and Ram Fit Canada. Heroes come and go but legends live forever, and Nicole is beyond any doubt a true legend. Finally we get to have a long over due chat with Nicole where she talks about the events of the FISO World Championships along with Spartan Pan-Ams. Plus whatever else we think of.

In this episode, the Race Brain squad reviews the Spartan Race PanAm champ's results in Washington State. They discuss Baylen Bean's ascendancy and Nicole Mericle's dominance and then turn their support to the upcoming USAOCR Championships and organization. Plus, they update the OCR Power 11. 00:00 State of the Sport for OCR18:30 USAOCR Fundraiser (link below)27:00 Spartan Race Seattle1:00:00 Power 11 Updates Give to USAOCRhttps://givebutter.com/2024EOYUSAOCR Support RB on Patreonpatreon.com/racebrain

This week we are thrilled to catch up with OCR superstar Nicole Mericle! Nicole is fresh off her 2nd place finish at Tough Mudder Arabia which was arguably one of the most competitive OCR races in history with a prize purse that did not disappoint!   We also discuss Nicole's road to recovery after knee surgery, how the short course specialist changed her training to dominate a 8 hour event and much much more.

We have been wanting to have Alisa Petrova on the show for a while now with us first reaching out to her back in December 2022 to talk about the Spartan World Championships that year!  Her being 9 hours ahead of us made it pretty difficult to plan a good time to record but it was worth recording at 5am our time to finally have her on the show! Alisa talks about how she wasn't medically allowed to engage in sports at a young age but eventually got into speed walking and later became involved with Hero Race. In more recent years she has continued to prove herself to be a podium threat at many championship events including the Spartan World Championships. Within the past month she took on a new challenge in the form of an ultra by competing and winning Tough Mudder Infinity in AlUla.  We discuss the barriers of fueling, pacing, and dealing with poor race day communications at the event.  Also, her experience at the Government Games in Dubai this year! 0:00 – 6:35 – Intro 6:35 – 16:00 – Quick News 16:00 – 16:40 – Content Preface 16:40 - 51:46 - Alisa Petrova Interview 51:46 - End – Outro Next episode is planned to be with Paul LaChance who recently ran his 200th Spartan Race at the age of 82! ____ News Stories: Switch Away from Google Podcasts before April Buck Furpees: New England OCR Expo Fundraiser on March 9th 2024 New England OCR Expo on April 20th (use code "obstacles" for $5 off) Come Do a Deka Mile with Us at Underdog Fitness on April 7th Tough Mudder before World's Toughest Mudder Additional World's Toughest Mudder Changes  Giles Comments on World's Toughest Mudder Changes Hradec Nad Moravici Psartan Sprint and Super Podiums Ibaraki Spartan Sprint Podiums Batangas Spartan Sprint Podiums Winter Nuts Challenge Podiums Deka Fit Knoxville Men Podium Houston Spartan Beast Podiums Hurdle Hula Secret Link B Hole Secret Link Rich Prank Secret Link Tapping Pens Secret Link Racist Gary Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 257. World's Toughest Mudder! (Part 4: Katie Knight and Mark Batres)! 270. Ida Mathilde Steensgaard on Jacksonville Spartans, Savage Florida, and More! 302. Nicole Mericle on the OCR Dream Team, Injury Recovery, Returning to Racing, and More! 308. World's Toughest Mudder with Mark Gaudet and First Woman to Hit 100 Miles Kris Rugloski! 316. Ulrikke Evensen on Spartan World Championships, World's Toughest Mudder, and More! ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, Dave Claxton, Brad Kiehl, Charlotte Engelman, Erin Grindstaff, Hank Stefano, Arlene Stefano, Laura Ritter, Steven Ritter, Sofia Harnedy, Kenny West, Cheryl Miller, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Anna Landry, Nick Ryker, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Evan Eirich, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Wendell Lagosh, Logan Nagle, Angela Bowers, Asa Coddington, Thomas Petersen, Seth Rinderknecht and Bonnie Wilson. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, and Joshua Reid! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 15% off MudGear products Use coupon code "ocrreport20" for 20% off Caterpy products Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast on Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com Subscribe on Youtube: Obstacle Running Adventures Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

Mark Batres, Nicole Mericle, and Kris Rugloski journeyed to the Saudi Arabian desert aiming to secure the top prize of $80,000. Although victory eluded them, they collectively earned $50,000 as Nicole finished 2nd, Mark finished 3rd, and Kris finished 7th. Tune in as we conclude our coverage of the 2024 Tough Mudder Infinity Alua event. Terrapin Events sponsor today's episode. We are excited to promote Dirty Leprechaun on March 16th. Awesome local race plus a pancake breakfast! Also use Code ORM20 to save 20 percent on any Tough Mudder or Spartan race. Follow Nicole, Mark, Natalie, and Kris. Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes. All other Obstacle Racing Media Links. Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels and John Wesley Harding.

In this episode, the full RB crew kicks around a bunch of hypotheticals in the world of niche endurance racing, including what if Ryan Atkins specialized, what if Spartan tried to build the sport, and what if Hyrox didn't have the sleds. Support RB on Patreon⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/racebrain⁠⁠⁠ 00:00 Intro  03:03 Hyrox News  10:45 What if Hyrox and Spartan Debuted at the same time? 19:30 What if TMX never disappeared? 27:15 What if a world record road runner trains for Deka for 12 months?  41:20 What if Ryan Atkins specialized? 47:40 What if Josiah Middaugh committed to OCR? 53:01 What if Spartan Race was never on NBC? 1:08:55 What if Albon and Zuzana lived in the United States? 1:15:19 What if Nicole Mericle never gets hurt? 1:21:20 What if Hyrox gets rid of the sleds?  1:31:55 What if Hyrox never existed? 1:42:38 What if our careers were different? #hyrox #dekafit #spartanrace #ocr

Seasoned OCR athlete Nicole Mericle took a long break from OCR after surgery on her ACL. The journey back has been long and not straightforward, but on her return to OCR she took the first event of the Spartan 3k series by storm by placing 1st. We catch up with what she's been up to since we last spoke, how her recovery has progressed, the experience of returning to competition, and what the Spartan 3k is all about.

Are you an OCR Report Member yet? For less than $5 a month you can support the sport we love. We are on the way to our first 2,000 members. Join us today! --- Nicole Mericle is four-time OCR World Champion. After a two-year recovery from injury, she won the first race in the 2023 Spartan North American Elite Series last month and 3rd Place at DEKA Anaheim a few weeks ago. This past weekend Nicole finished 6th at the second race in the Spartan NAES, in Big Bear California. After making it through the two preliminary heats and qualifying for the finals, Nicole did not participate in the final 3k race. There has been a lot of chatter online about why Nicole did not race in the Big Bear Finals. She joins The OCR Report Podcast to set the record straight.  Nicole is sponsored by Sur PhytoPerformance, Pro-Tec Athletics, and Honey Stinger. --- Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or on our Instagram page, @theocrreport. --- Support the Sport we love! Become an OCR Report Member for less than $5! Subscribe to The OCR Report on YouTube! Follow The OCR Report on Instagram Send Will Hicks a text Leave a review for the show on Apple Podcasts Rate the show on Spotify  

In this episode, we discuss Nicole Mericle's and Veejay Jones' impressive showing at DEKAFIT Anaheim. Then we talk about yet another shake-up in the elite 15 after HYROX Hanover. Support our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/racebrain

Hybricon/Battle Bunker with Hunter McIntyre and Austen Alexander. Nicole Mericle talks about Dream Team, Spartan 3K, and World Obstacle. 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. All other ORM Links.

We finally had Nicole Mericle on the show for her own episode!  We talk about her background in rock climbing, her thoughts on progress with the OCR Dream Team, her road to recovery, and her plans to potentially race next weekend in Blue Mountain, Canada! Please support the companies that are supporting awesome women in the sport like Nicole: Sur Phyto Performance, Honey Stinger, Athletic Brewing, VJ Shoes, Kriva CBDA, and Pro Tec Athletics! Oh, and follow her dog too! 0:00 – 2:34 – Intro 2:34 – 11:23 – Quick News 11:23 – 11:53 – Content Preface 11:53 - 1:05:05 - Nicole Mericle Interview 1:05:05 - End – Outro Next episode will likely be an elite interview with someone who competed in Spartan's final North American Series race in Blue Mountain, Canada! ____ News Stories: Erin Grindstaff Had Her Baby Meg Julian is The American Red Cross Spartan Coach Molly Seidel Mental Health Update Rojas Running Team is Expanding Josh Chace and Molly Bond Got Married Dylan Scott is Having a Baby James Nair is Leaving for US Army Spartan Trifecta World Championships is Sold Out European Spartan Championships Podiums: Women and Men Nashville Spartan Super Podiums Nerd Lift Secret Link Golf Ball Secret Link Wife Secret Link Sportsmanship Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 84. North American OCR Championships 3k and 15k with Elites! (2018) 136. North American OCR Championships 3k and 15k with Elites! (2019) ____ The OCR Report Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar and Kelly Sullivan! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group For a podcast shirt, send $20 to Katelyn-Ritter-8 on Venmo with your size and address Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 10% off MudGear products Use coupon code "ocrreport20" for 20% off Caterpy products Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast on Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com Subscribe on Youtube: MStefano Running Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

On the road to recovery from an ACL tear the big question on everyones lips is, when will Nicole be back racing? We catch up on her progress and goals for the year, and how the OCR Development team is progressing.

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. Nicole was one of the best OCR athletes in the world when she abruptly tore her ACL in a race last year. Over the last 12 months, she's committed herself to tedious rehab exercises and a painfully slow comeback, playing the long game to ensure a future of health and durability in sport. Nicole shares what this process has been like and some of the incredible tips for recovery and return to activity after a serious injury. We love her GRIT!  Faye Jess Coaching Website Listen to this and all Nitty Gritty episodes here

“It's that important. It's like, basically you approach recovery as if it's like your most important workout of the week, but you do it everyday, probably,” says Nicole Mericle.   Spartan Up Endurance Series host, Johnny Waite, talks with Nicole Mericle about her recovery from tearing her ACL, and how we can find the mindset to recover and come back better than before. In this episode you'll learn about…   Focusing on what you can control yourself during each step of recovery Approaching recovery the same way as training, and how athletes need to treat recovery more importantly than their workouts Learning from previous and current injuries Having the necessary support and reinforcement from those around you during recovery The obstacles you think are the easiest are the ones you're more likely to get hurt on  Nicole Mericle is an OCR and Spartan legend, 2019 Spartan Race World Champion, and founder of OCR Dream Team, Elevating women in OCR. You can follow her on Instagram: @nickeldm And check out her website for the Dream Team: www.ocrdreamteam.com SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by CLMBR and Fitaid   CLMBR provides a full body strength + cardio workout with zero impact. Get an efficient workout in only 30min with CLMBR, the most advanced vertical climber ever! Visit https://clmbr.com/ and use the code SPARTAN for $250 off a CLMBR.        Race dirty, recover clean with FITAID Sports Recovery Drink. Visit https://www.lifeaidbevco.com/ and enter code SPARTAN30 at checkout to get EXCLUSIVE early access to FITAID's Black Friday 30% off sale. That's 30% off EVERYTHING. Enjoy that post race reward anytime by visiting lifeaidbevco.com and coupon code SPARTAN30 for 30% plus fast, free shipping.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt   FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod   CREDITS: Producer: Lake Watters Hosts: Johnny Waite Sr Producer: Marion Abrams   © 2021 Spartan

The reigning Spartan world champion, Nicole Mericle and OCR stats expert, Jack Bauer, have joined forces to break down major races throughout the 2021 season. “Who's on Top?” will consist of rumors, speculations, and plenty of hard facts surrounding the biggest events in OCR. On today's episode : The 5th race in the 2021 Spartan US National Series. Big Bear, California. Make your predictions here. Intro and Outro Music by Audionautix Buy ORM a Dunks ORM YouTube Channel  Support Us On Patreon

The reigning Spartan world champion (Nicole Mericle) and OCR stats expert (Jack Bauer) have joined forces to break down major races throughout the 2021 season. “Who's on Top?” will consist of rumors, speculations, and plenty of hard facts surrounding the biggest events in OCR. On today's episode : Jack, Matt and Nicole breakdown the elite fields in Tahoe for the Spartan North American Championships. As well as the 3k and 15K OCRWC taking place in Stratton, Vermont. Today's sponsor is Stello Mints. Powered by CBD, Stello mints are a fast and simple way to feel more calm and clear-minded throughout your day -- no matter how hectic things get. And now, for a limited time, you can get a completely free sample of Stello mints (shipping included)! Simply go to stellomints.com and use the code “ORM” and your order will be converted to a free sample.  Buy ORM a Dunks ORM YouTube Channel  Support Us On Patreon Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels

Join guest host Matt Willis as he talks to 2019 Spartan World champion and 2019 OCRWC Short Course champion Nicole Mericle. From performance predictions to the future of OCR, as well as Mericle's determination to encourage more women into OCR this episode is a comprehensive coverage of OCR today, ahead of the 2021 OCR World Championship event.

Along with host Matt B. Davis, the reigning Spartan world champion (Nicole Mericle) and OCR stats expert (Jack Bauer) have joined forces to break down major races throughout the 2021 season. “Who's on Top?” will consist of rumors, speculations, and plenty of hard facts surrounding the biggest events in OCR. On today's episode : Matt, Jack, and Nicole discuss who will make the top 5 for the men and women this weekend in West Virginia. Asheville's contest winner Jack Goras joins us for his predictions as well. This show is sponsored by: Rugged Maniac – Sign up with no worries. Refunds if Covid cancels your event. Register using the code ORM21 to get a free insulated can koozie at ruggedmaniac.com Make your predictions on YancyCamp. Buy ORM a Dunks ORM YouTube Channel  Support Us On Patreon Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels  

On this Episode , Emma Cook Clarke tells us about coming from an accomplished cross country background ,and transitioning to OCR. Emma is part of Nicole Mericle's OCR Dream Team - a community of female Athletes who are looking to elevate their participation in the sport. Emma's first race ever was this past weekend's USNS race in Asheville , NC. at the Tryon Equestrian Center. She tells us step by step how the race goes, and after failing a few obstacles still manages to place 5th! I feel like she had a great first race, and will be someone to watch for in the future.

Along with host Matt B. Davis, the reigning Spartan world champion (Nicole Mericle) and OCR stats expert (Jack Bauer) have joined forces to break down major races throughout the 2021 season. “Who's on Top?” will consist of rumors, speculations, and plenty of hard facts surrounding the biggest events in OCR. On today's episode : Matt, Jack, and Nicole discuss the surprises and not so surprises in Asheville, and how poorly Matt did (again) in the points prediction contest. Plus can there be a Spartan USNS race without some weird rule/controversy? Of course not, and we want to hear your thoughts. This show is sponsored by: Rugged Maniac – Sign up with no worries. Refunds if Covid cancels your event. Register using the code ORM21 to get a free insulated can koozie at ruggedmaniac.com. Buy ORM a Dunks ORM YouTube Channel  Support Us On Patreon Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels

Along with host Matt B. Davis, the reigning Spartan world champion (Nicole Mericle) and OCR stats expert (Jack Bauer) have joined forces to break down major races throughout the 2021 season. "Who's on Top?" will consist of rumors, speculations, and plenty of hard facts surrounding the biggest events in OCR. On today's episode : Matt, Jack, and Nicole discuss how wrong Matt was in Utah, and pick their top 5 for Asheville. Make your predictions here. Buy ORM a Dunks ORM YouTube Channel  Support Us On Patreon Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels  

Early Friday, we learned Spartan told all potential Spartan Pro athletes that there would be no Pro Team in 2021. Faye Stenning, Robert Killian, Rose Wetzel, Ryan Kempson, Nicole Mericle, and Ryan Woods all came on the line to talk to us about it.  

OCR Unedited is thrilled to present 2019 Spartan World Champion, Nicole Mericle. Nicole's drive and dedication led her to become one of the best OCR athletes in obstacle course racing. In 2019 she won 3 major titles: Spartan World Championships, OCR World Championships 3k race, and Spartan Trifecta World Championships. Nicole has also launched a new project OCR Dream Team. Her mission is to introduce OCR to more females and cultivate confident, healthy, self-motivated athletes. In this episode, Nicole talks to us about how she got started in athletics, been an avid climber for the 9 years, how she discovered OCR, her take on winning 3 major titles in 2019, her goals for 2021 and so much more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Nicole Mericle –  This champ shares how she transitioned from running to OCR, how she trains, and fills us in on the OCR Dream Team, empowering women in sport. Click here for Nitty Gritty Training new podcast feed OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media dysfunctional family of podcasts. In the coming weeks, they will be providing tons of valuable information on running, strength training, OCR and more. There's a reason Lindsay Webster chose Grit Coaching for her strength programming! Jess Faye Coaching Website

Listen to Obstacle Racing Media Podcast Savage Race Georgia Spring 2021. Finish line interviews with: Ryan Kempson - @ryan.kempson Nicole Mericle - @nickeldm Jaryd Flank - @onyour_flank Brenna Calvert - @brenna_redbeast_calvert Paul Clayton - Unknown IG Cameron Tucker- @cam.tucker_ocr from @theocrgirls Ethan Tucker - @ncwarrior-ethan Chrissy McFarland - @csm.ocr Justin Doll - @dollocr Alexandra Walker - @alexandra_tx_ranger Kevin Thompson - @kev_thomps This show is sponsored by: XO Skin -Designed to keep you comfortable in any conditions @XOSKINUSA apparel uses a seamless knitting and their patented RapiDriCopper™ material (PTFE & Copper) to protect you against chafing, blisters, hot spots, and odor. It's so comfortable you’ll forget you’re wearing it! XOSKIN makes a full range of athletic apparel, covering you from head to toe, and are constantly developing new products, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in athletic apparel. Try it risk free. Every product is backed by a 30-day money back guarantee. Wear it for 30-days and if you’re not completely satisfied they will give you a full refund. Get 20% off by using code: ORM20 Intro  Music - Paul B. Outro Music – See if you can guess all the artists! ORM YouTube Channel  Support Us On Patreon

“Basically I saw a lack of competition at the same level as on the male side. I saw a lot of my female friends backing away from competitive races and I thought it was a shame, so I decided I wanted to sponsor a women's team,” says Nicole Mericle, 2019 Spartan World Champion.    Spartan Up Endurance Series host Johnny Waite talks with Nicole about women in OCR and how we as a collective can encourage more women to participate. In this episode you'll learn...   -Nicole's genesis story with OCR racing -Nicole's initiative to bring women into the sport via her professional team -How to make OCR more welcoming for women -Why Alex Walker and Renee Metivier are women to watch in the OCR world -Resources for women looking to participate in OCR   Connect with Nicole on Social:  -Instagram: @nickeldm -Twitter: @Nickeldm -Facebook: Nicole Mericle -OCRDreamTeam.Com   About Nicole:  Nicole is a 5-time obstacle course racing world champion and the current Spartan Race World Champion. Nicole's competitive background began as a Division 1 Cross Country and Track & Field athlete at Rice University where she held two school records and qualified for the 2008 Olympic Trials in the 3,000m steeplechase. She raced post collegiately with Hudson Elite in Boulder, Colorado, and over time transitioned to trail running and garnered her passion for rock climbing. Her diverse athletic strengths led her to test her skills at her first obstacle course race in 2016. Nicole was immediately successful, and in 2017 she won the US OCR Championship in both the 3k and 15k, finished as the first American in the Spartan Championship Series, and won the OCR World 3k Championships and Tougher Mudder World Championships. In 2018, she repeated as the 3K OCR World Champion and in 2019 solidified her rise to the top of the sport winning both the Spartan Race World and Trifecta Championships.   SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by BetterHelp. Save 10% on your first month by going to BetterHelp.com/Spartan.   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt   FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod   CREDITS: Producer: Ryan Warner Hosts: Johnny Waite Sr Producer: Marion Abrams   © 2021 Spartan

I wanted to have a candid conversation with Nicole Mericle, not so much about her recent win at The Jacksonville Spartan Race which was spectacular by the way. My interest is in her new formation of The Dream Team and The OCR Women's Development Team. This is a first in the sport and I for…Read more →

I wanted to have a candid conversation with Nicole Mericle, not so much about her recent win at The Jacksonville Spartan Race which was spectacular by the way. My interest is in her new formation of The Dream Team and The OCR Women's Development Team. This is a first in the sport and I for… Read more → The post Interview with Nicole Mericle OCR Pro appeared first on The Natural Running Network.

Listen to Obstacle Racing Media Podcast Along with host Matt B. Davis, the reigning Spartan world champion (Nicole Mericle) and OCR stats expert (Jack Bauer) have joined forces to break down major races throughout the 2021 season. "Who's on Top?" will consist of rumors, speculations, and plenty of hard facts surrounding the biggest events in OCR. On today's episode : Matt, Jack, and Nicole wrap up the Spartan Jacksonville Race discuss what went down in Jax and who did better on their predictions. Leaderboard Link Outro Music – Brian Revels ORM YouTube Channel  Support Us On Patreon

5x OCR world champion and reigning Spartan World Champion Nicole Mericle joins Brenna and Evan to talk her 2021 Development Team.  After a deep dive into the new team along with the massive benefits it provides she talks some of her background in sports including Steeple Chase. After some training talk, the episode ends with guests sharing some information about their love life.    Link to Nicole's Development Team: www.ocrdreamteam.com OCRmill 21,000 Feet Donation link/Virtual Race Option: https://www.facebook.com/donate/3421399457986321/ OCRmill 21,000 Feet Event Details: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/ocrmill-21-000-ft-2021 New S&S Ladies Joan of Arc Tank: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/apps/webstore/products/show/8211672 Ultra-OCR Man ANW Shirt: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/apps/webstore/products/show/8211666 Ultra-OCR Man ANW Shirt plus book: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/apps/webstore/products/show/8211667   Episode brought to you by VJ Shoes giving you #thebestgripontheplanet Music provided by Dino Sinos

15% Discount and free shipping when you buy two 6-packs of Athletic Brewing: Use code OCRREPORT15 at Checkout. --- Nicole Mericle is the reigning Spartan World Champion, Spartan Trifecta World Champion, and the OCRWC 15k World Champion. Nicole and the sport of OCR start the 2021 season this weekend with the first race of the Spartan US National Series in Jacksonville, Florida. Nicole is favored to win against a strong field of women. Nicole talks about how she has trained during the last 12 months including building up her upper body strength by climbing with ice tools. (You can't see it on the podcast, but her arms are RIPPED.) Nicole and Will talk about Athletic Brewing and Nicole shares her favorite flavor. She's also a big fan of their flavored seltzers. --- We have a new batch of OCR Report stickers, including stickers for OCR Talk, OCR Coven, and Obstacle Running Adventures. We are resetting the sticker clock. Whether you have received free stickers from us or not: Text "STICKERS" to (619) 485-2726 to get a free stack of stickers from The OCR Report. --- Athletic Brewing Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer --- Review today's show and we will read it on a future episode. --- Want OCR Report Podcast T-Shirts? Visit the merch store at TheOCRreport.threadless.com. The more you buy, the more you GET!  --- Listen here and then follow The OCR Report on Instagram for breaking news updates. --- We are launching an OCR Deals Text Group. (Shh.) Text DEALS to (619) 485-2726 for more information. --- Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.  Don't forget to subscribe and listen for new episodes every week.  

Jack Bauer, Nicole Mericle, and Matt B. Davis break down the first race in the Spartan US National Series

Nicole is a 5-time obstacle racing world champion and the reigning Spartan Race World Champion. Nicole’s competitive background began as a Division 1 Cross Country and Track & Field athlete at Rice University where she held two school records and qualified for the 2008 Olympic Trials in the 3,000m steeplechase. She raced post collegiately with Hudson Elite in Boulder, Colorado, and over time transitioned to trail running and garnered her passion for rock climbing. Her diverse athletic strengths led her to test her skills at her first obstacle course race in 2016. Nicole was immediately successful, and in 2017 she won the USA OCR Championship in both the 3k and 15k, finished as the first American in the Spartan Championship Series, and won the 3k OCR World Championship and Tougher Mudder World Championship. In 2017, she repeated as the 3k OCR World Champion and in 2019 solidified her rise to the top of the sport winning both the Spartan Race World and Trifecta Championships. In today's episode, we dive into all things obstacle course racing, including getting more women into the sport, our top training tips, our journeys into OCR/Spartan, and the creation of her upcoming OCR Women's Development Team! Follow Nicole on IG: @nickeldm Apply to join Nicole's brand new Women's OCR Development Team! https://forms.gle/TPE9MiqCGSUoxAfF9 Shoutout to today's NEW sponsor, Naak Bar! Naak Bars are delicious, perfect pre/intra/post run fuel, and come in many flavors. They also have protein powders and other products. Use code "STRONGRUNNERCHICKS" for 15% off your order at www.naakbar.com! InsideTracker - Join our Giveaway! If you're seeing this prior to February 25th, we're doing an Ultimate Test Giveaway (and R.D. consultation) with InsideTracker! Enter here: https://www.dojomojo.com/promo-lookup/6b2fbf73-e2ad-4147-804c-2766ec78d7ca. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strong-runner-chicks/support

The 2021 OCR Season starts February 27 and 28 in Jacksonville, Florida. For race results and news updates text OCR to (619) 485-2726 --- Dan Woods is the CEO of Hildervat. Hildervat has established a beachhead (ha!) in OCR with races hosted on beaches and lakes in the southeast U.S. Hildervat makes their 2021 debut on May 22nd at Jacksonville Beach, Florida. The Jacksonville Beach race will host three groups of racers: Open, Elite, and Pro. The Pro Wave is an invitation-only group of six men and six women competing for the biggest prize pool of 2021 so far. Pro Wave athletes announced so far include Lindsay Webster, Nicole Mericle, Rebecca Hammond, and Veejay Jones. More info on Hildervat Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer ---   Review today's show and we will read it on a future episode. --- Want OCR Report Podcast T-Shirts? Visit the merch store at TheOCRreport.threadless.com. The more you buy, the more you GET!  --- Listen here and then follow The OCR Report on Instagram for breaking news updates. --- Text Will at (619) 485-2726 to be notified when new episodes go live or to ask him a question. --- Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.  Don't forget to subscribe and listen for new episodes every week.  

We welcome one of the dominant athletes from the world of Obstacle Course racing to the @unlockingathleticpotential podcast, Nicole Mericle.Nicole is a 5-time obstacle course racing world champion and the current OCR 3km, Spartan Race World Champion and Spartan Trifecta Champion.However, she is now on a new mission - to elevate women’s OCR and create a super team of female athletes, pushing them to unlock their athletic potential. Nicole is also passionate about helping increase women’s participation and depth in the sport.In this episode we discuss:Her recent Instagram post on ‘the gender gap’ and her super plan to elevate women’s OCRHer own athletic journey and how background in running and climbing helped create the perfect foundation to compete in OCRThe sporting moment that has brought her the greatest sense of happinessHer ‘Elevator Pitch’ to persuade newbie athletes to try OCR for the first timeHow male OCR athletes can also help elevate women’s OCRHow companies such as Spartan can support her planWhich OCR events she rates as her favouriteHer key advice for anyone looking to Unlock their Athletic Potential in OCRYou can find more details about Nicole’s Women’s OCR Development Team in the bio to her Instagram account.The two book recommendations Nicole mentions in the podcast are:‘Run the World: My 3,500-Mile Journey Through Running Cultures Around the Globe’ by Becky Wade ‘The Happy Runner: Love the Process, Get Faster, Run Longer’ by David Roche and Megan RocheUnlocking Athletic Potential proudly partners with Red Dot Running Company, who specialise in sports nutrition and running kit and are based in Singapore. You can find them at rdrc.sg

We chat with Nicole about her new women’s OCR team, the concept behind the team and why she creating it plus how you can apply. Plus climbing, her build-up to Jacksonville & her 2021 season plans. Also, Nicole’s Team needs a name?! Check out our IG story to give us our name ideas.

Click here to be taken to podcast apps to listen. The reigning Spartan world champion (Nicole Mericle) and OCR stats expert (Jack Bauer) have joined forces to break down major races throughout the 2021 season. "Who's on Top?" will consist of rumors, speculations, and plenty of hard facts surrounding the biggest events in OCR. On today's episode : A broad overview of the 2021 season, some dark horses to watch, Jax Spartan prep and more. Intro and Outro Music by JP Bianchini ORM YouTube Channel  Support Us On Patreon

Nicole got an FKT in Hawaii over the holidays. She also updates us on her Spartan Games DNF. Lauren Weeks won the Hyrox Championships in Germany, and talks about what it was like to podium a bunch during 2020. This show is sponsored by: InsideTracker - Unlock the power of your potential. Get 30% off today at InsideTracker.com with code ORM. Intro Music - Paul B. ORM YouTube Channel  Support Us On Patreon

Can camaraderie fuel competition or support it? How do you turn right when for years you've been turning left? And what are the ways that you utilize the skill required in one sport to elevate your performance in another? An in depth look at competition, climbing, and camaraderie with professional athlete, Nicole Mericle.  Nicole is a 5-time obstacle course racing world champion and the current Spartan Race World Champion. Nicole qualified for the 2008 Olympic Trials in the 3,000m steeplechase. She raced post collegiately with Hudson Elite in Boulder, Colorado, and over time transitioned to trail running and garnered her passion for rock climbing.  In this fun and robust conversation, Nicole and Dr. L talk about the intersection of where curiosity meets competition and how being in inquiry around your strengths can lead you to excel. They also discuss the camaraderie and community around sport, and where you find your own growth edge.  TIME STAMPS: 4:00 - The childhood experience of athletics. 7:30 - How recovery provided a shift in performance.  12:13 - How does curiosity show up as a competitor.  19:30 - The mindset required for obstacle course racing.  26:30 - The puzzle of rock climbing.  33:11 - The camaraderie of competition.  36:03 - The lessons of van life.  41:23 - Human Declaration Quiz 48:00 - Closing Curiosities For More on Nicole: www.instagram.com/nickeldm For More on Dr. L: Website: www.drlarapence.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/drlarapence LIGHFBOX: www.lighfbox.com

Nicole Mericle was the first woman to finish in last weekend's Grand Traverse 43.5 mile running division. It happened to be her first UltraMarathon. Rea Kolbl finished first OVERALL in the dual division, running the course on Saturday and biking it on Sunday. Rea also opened up about her eating disorder for the first time in an interview. Today’s show is sponsored by Go Condition. Get your free sample here. Intro music - Run The Jewels Support Us On Patreon The Grand Traverse

Had a chance to catch up with your defending 2019 Spartan World Champion Nicole Mericle, who is spending her time building her strength and logging some sweet runs, but also how her career in OCR wasn't so smooth. In this episode we talk about: - The bullshit in Tahoe in 2017 that knocked Mericle out of contention for a podium spot at her first Spartan Race World Championship - How Hoont the Sheriff helped her focus in on her strength training to start being a consistent podium threat - Boyfriend Benji and #VanLife - An update on the #SpartanPROtest - Developing the women's field in Spartan Race - Gummy bears - Our mutual love for Alt Red by Sur and how it is FAR superior to beet juice #NoPoopyPants Check Nicole out on Instagram and be jealous of her van life and chorizo tacos... oh and that sweet mane of hers. Look for her to repeat as your 2020 Spartan Race World Champion.... or keep the crown for a second year if there is no 2020 championship --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/oc-are-you-serious/message

The reigning Spartan Race World Champion, OCRWC 3k World Champion, and Spartan Trifecta World Champion joins us today! Topics include recovering from two torn labrums, training exclusively on trails and hills, the physical and mental adjustments that took her from a DI Track and Cross Country star to the top of the OCR game, and her passion for rock climbing.  

Episode 96 - We catch up with Nicole Mericle to talk about life in quarantine and no OCR. I wonder if Arron enjoyed his birthday bumps?

Last year Nicole Mericle beat Lindsay Webster for the 2019 Spartan Race World Championship. Last week Lindsay Webster beat Nicole Mericle in the first race of the 2020 Spartan US National Series. Will talked with Nicole about her podium in Jacksonville, her goals outside of OCR, and some of the mental aspects of OCR that aren't often discussed. We need your help! Last week was a LONG episode with four separate interviews. This week we're doing a shorter episode, with one interview. What do you like better?  One longer episode or several shorter episodes? Let us know in a review on Apple Podcasts and we will read it on a future episode. Thank you! ---   Welcome to The OCR Report Podcast!  We are the only podcast to focus exclusively on the Elite SPORT side of Obstacle Course Racing. Each week we talk about who won the latest race, who lost, and what that means for next week's race.   ---   The OCR Report Podcast is hosted by Will Hicks, the host of World's Toughest Podcast, and presented by The OCR Report, home of Overcome and Run with Heather Bode, Obstacle Running Adventures with Mike Stefano and Katelyn Ritter, and OCR Talk with Jason Dupree and Anna Landry.   ---   What do you think of The OCR Report Podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know. Subscribe to get new episodes as soon as they are available and find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

The day prior to the  US National Series kicking off it's first race in Jacksonville, Spartan held a Pro Day to get media with many of the Spartan Pro Team. We recorded interviews with: Nicky Ryker, Taylor Turney, Mark Batres, Natalie Miano, Ashley Heller, Leigh Anne Wasteney, Kaci Monroe, Ally Tippetts, Erin Sondej, Faye Morgan, Nicole Mericle and Johnny Luna Lima. Support Us On Patreon

Spartan World Champion and Trifecta World Champion Nicole Mericle and Spartan North American Champion Ryan Woods discuss contract negotiations with Spartan Brass. Show Notes Listen to Joe Desena’s take here. OCR Discord Chat Support Us On Patreon

View a complete transcript of the show HERE. “The more things you can do that bring you joy and don't feel as much like training, I think the better.”—Nicole Mericle Last year alone, Nicole placed 2nd in the 2019 Spartan US National Series, 1st in the 2019 15k North American OCR Championships, 2nd in the OCR North American Championships 3K, 2nd at the 2019 Spartan North American Championships, 1st at the 2019 Spartan World Championships, and 1st in the 2019 Spartan Trifecta World Championships. Through it all, she has found her background in running and rock climbing has prepared her well for the OCR and Spartan events.  However, she has had to work hard to develop the strength and mindset needed for all elements of OCR.  Keeping her “mental game” in check is a big factor of Nicole’s training.  If one thing is not working out for her, Nicole will approach her goals in another way. Being flexible, but keeping her overall ambitions in sight, has played a key part in her OCR career.  Although road running was causing more injuries than it was worth, she was able to channel her passion for competition and running into something that worked for her, becoming an inspiration to everyone and a world-class athlete in OCR.  SHOW NOTES: 0:45 What races Nicole Mericle has coming up and her OCR wins for the past year 3:50 How she handled her nerves in the 2019 Spartan World Championship in Lake Tahoe 10:45 Her unique race weekend in Trifecta World Championship 2019 in Greece 13:15 What training she will be focussing on in 2020 15:35 What she has done to keep racing while dealing with past running and hip injuries 19:00 Nicole’s tips to find success in training 20:45 How Nicole unwinds and relaxes 23:45 Her inner dialogue and mindset for competitions 25:40 Handling race jitters at a start of a race 28:50 How she overcame major setbacks earlier on in her life 31:39 Accepting certain limitations and adapting goals35:10 Recognizing there is power in rest and power in altering goals when needed 36:00 Her nutrition and health philosophy   Find out more about Nicole Mericle and connect with her on Instagram or on Facebook.     Connect with Plum Dragon Herbs: YouTube |  Facebook | Instagram | Twitter  | LinkedIn    How did you like this episode? We’d love to continue the discussion with you.  Share your comments and takeaways below.   And if you liked this episode, subscribe to our podcast and be sure to follow, like and comment! Podcast Music Credit:Motherlode Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Watch the podcast in video here ➡️➡️ https://plumdragonherbs.com/blogs/news/ep14-overcoming-obstacles-like-pro-racer-nicole-mericle⠀

What should Aaron Newell (Sweden Ultra 3rd Place Finisher) and Nicole Mericle (Spartan Trifecta Champ/World Champ/Pit Boss/Social Media Maven do between the finish time and awards ceremony in Sweden? Why not hop on the old phone and chat with us for a podcast? Show Notes: Final results in Sweden OCR Discord Chat Support Us On Patreon  

In today’s episode of the ATP Project, Matt and Jeff interview Nicole Mericle, ATP’s newest female Spartan Race athlete and the 2019 Spartan Race World Champion! Nicole has a long journey to recovery that sparked her interest in Obstacle Course Racing. Her history has made her an exceptional athlete with an incredible determination to keep bettering herself each year! As always, this information is not designed to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any condition and is for information purposes only - please discuss any information in this podcast with your health care professional before making any changes to your current lifestyle. Check out ATP Science's range of products at our online

Who the heck is on top? Aaron Newell or Nicole Mericle? Todays Podcast is sponsored by: EndureElite - Born from years of research and countless hours dedicated to understanding what an athlete needs, EndurElite is the endurance athletes’ brand. Each EndurElite product is developed with intent using efficacious doses of scientifically-validated ingredients to give endurance athletes their best possible performance.  Use code ORM10 for 10 percent off, all orders. OCR Discord Chat Support Us On Patreon Nicole on IG Aaron on IG

The 2019 OCR World Championships are underway in London, England. For up-to-the-minute results, follow The OCR Report on Instagram at @TheOCRreport. Jon Albon and Nicole Mericle defended their titles as 3k World Champions. Jon finished the 3k course in 21:34. Nicole won her 2019 Championship in 26:41 The full 3k Podium: Men Jon Albon of Great Britain, 21:34 Thomas Van Tonder of South Africa, 22:13 Sergei Perelygin of Russia, 22:19 Women Nicole Mericle of the United States, 26:41 Ida Steensgaard of Denmark, 26:53 Rebecca Hammond of the United States, 27:07 Be sure to follow us on Instagram for results and photos all weekend long and subscribe to the podcast to get future episodes straight to your phone. ---   Welcome to The OCR Report Podcast!  We are the only podcast to focus exclusively on the Elite SPORT side of Obstacle Course Racing. Each week we talk about who won the latest race, who lost, and what that means for next week's race.   ---   The OCR Report Podcast is hosted by Will Hicks, the host of World's Toughest Podcast, and presented by The OCR Report, home of Overcome and Run with Heather Bode and Obstacle Running Adventures with Mike Stefano and Katelyn Ritter.   ---   What do you think of The OCR Report Podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know. Subscribe to get new episodes as soon as they are available and find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

In this episode, we enter into the world of Obstacle Course Racing. First, Amelia Boone perhaps the best-known and most decorated obstacle-course racer in the world opens up about her eating disorder, body image and what she learned during her layoff. Also, Nicole Mericle, who won the World Championships. She talks about what drew her into the sport, why she now loves it, and also about living in and training out of the customized van she currently calls home.

The 2019 Spartan World Championships in Tahoe! Live from the finish line with: Ian Hosek 5th Jon Albon 3rd (this link includes his excellent, detailed write up of the race) Nicole Mericle 1st Lindsay Webster 2nd Rebecca Hammond 4th Mimi Guilott-Boisset 3rd Alex Walker 5th Todays Podcast is sponsored by: VJ Shoes! - The XTreme, MaxX, and Iroc3 - $30 off with ORM30 OCR Discord Chat Support Us On Patreon

Nicole Mericle is your 2019 Spartan Race World Champion.    This is Nicole's first world championship. Nicole and Lindsay Webster have been going back and forth all year in the Spartan US Championship Series and at the Spartan North American Championship. Nicole and Lindsay are clearly the top two women in Spartan Racing right now. Lindsay has won most of their head-to-head matchups this year, but in the race that mattered most, Nicole Mericle stepped on the gas and won by nearly 16 minutes.    Nicole's win at the Spartan World Championship this weekend was one of the most dominant World Championship performances we've ever seen, male or female. Her world championship places her alongside other past world champions including Lindsay Webster, Zuzana Cucomova, and Amelia Boone.   We talk about how she was scared in the starting chute at Tahoe, why she comes out of the gate so fast at every race, and what her plans are for the Spartan Race Million Dollar Challenge.   Nicole is sponsored by Darn Tough Socks, Spartan Race, and AltRed.   You can follow her on Instagram at @nickeldm.    ---   Welcome to The OCR Report Podcast!  We are the only podcast to focus exclusively on the Elite SPORT side of Obstacle Course Racing. Each week we talk about who won the latest race, who lost, and what that means for next week's race.   ---   The OCR Report Podcast is hosted by Will Hicks, the host of World's Toughest Podcast, and presented by The OCR Report, home of Overcome and Run with Heather Bode and Obstacle Running Adventures with Mike Stefano and Katelyn Ritter.   ---   What do you think of The OCR Report Podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know. Subscribe to get new episodes as soon as they are available and find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

This weekend is the Spartan Race World Championships. Jack Bauer and Will Hicks have a special two-part preview of the athletes to watch.  Part two: The women. Lindsay Webster is the defending champion and the favorite going into this year's race. Nicole Mericle has given Webster all she can handle all year long. Jack and Will agree: The 2019 Spartan World Champion will come down to Lindsay and Nicole. Other women to watch: Rebecca Hammond, Miriam Guillet-Boisset, Rose Wetzel, and Rea Kolbl. —- Ready to make your own predictions on the race? Go to YancyCamp.com and call your shot.   --- Welcome to The OCR Report Podcast!  We are the only podcast to focus exclusively on the Elite SPORT side of Obstacle Course Racing. Each week we talk about who won the latest race, who lost, and what that means for next week's race. The OCR Report Podcast is hosted by Will Hicks, the host of World's Toughest Podcast, and presented by The OCR Report, home of Overcome and Run with Heather Bode and Obstacle Running Adventures with Mike Stefano and Katelyn Ritter. --- What do you think of The OCR Report Podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know. Subscribe to get new episodes as soon as they are available and find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Today Pretty Mike talks with Morgan Shulz about her recent 7th place finish in the Spartan North America Finals. She battled Lindsay Webster, Nicole Mericle, and Rebecca Hammond on the course in West Virginia. She finished 28 minutes behind the North American Woman's Champion. They also talk about Morgan's transition from just running into OCR racing and how freak injuries led here to this place on her journey. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/support

Episode 73 - Nicole Mericle by OCR Audio

The final race of the 2019 Spartan Race US Championship Series is in the books and Ryan Atkins and Lindsay Webster have once again won the title of Spartan US Champion. This is the fourth consecutive US Series Championship for Lindsay Webster. Webster has won the title every year since the series was introduced in 2016. This is the second US Series title for Ryan Atkins. Atkins also won the inaugural series in 2016. --- 2019 Spartan Race US Championship Final Standings Men Ryan Atkins, 1356 Points Johnny Luna-Lima, 1189 Points Ryan Kempson, 1158 Points Ryan Kent, 1046 Points Tyler Veerman, 1001 Points Women Lindsay Webster, 1428 Points Nicole Mericle, 1368 Points Rose Wetzel, 1022 Points Faye Stenning, 1000 Points Leigh Anne Wasteney, 978 Points --- Spartan US Championship Series Utah Results Men Johnny Luna-Lima, 1:14:52 Ryan Atkins, 1:15:25 Tyler Veerman, 1:16:09 Ryan Kempson, 1:16:45 Robert Killian, 1:18:21 Women Lindsay Webster, 1:26:05 Nicole Mericle, 1:28:55 Faye Stenning, 1:30:29 Rose Wetzel, 1:31:46 Leigh Anne Wasteney, 1:31:53 --- Welcome to The OCR Report Podcast!  We are the only podcast to focus exclusively on the Elite SPORT side of Obstacle Course Racing. Each week we talk about who won the latest race, who lost, and what that means for next week's race. The OCR Report Podcast is hosted by Will Hicks, the host of World's Toughest Podcast, and presented by The OCR Report, home of Overcome and Run with Heather Bode and Obstacle Running Adventures with Mike Stefano and Katelyn Ritter. --- What do you think of The OCR Report Podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know. Subscribe to get new episodes as soon as they are available and find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

This weekend is the final race in the 2019 Spartan US Championship Series. Jack Bauer and I talk about Ryan Atkins' dominance and pick a winner between Lindsay Webster and Nicole Mericle on this week's The OCR Report podcast. Jack and Will talk about the race and what to expect from the top men and women runners this weekend. Jack is in anguish over having too many good male athletes to pick from for his top five finisher predictions. Will makes a pick for his top five female finishers that Jack thinks is terrible and he lets Will know about it. --- Be sure to go to YancyCamp.com and click on Trivia/Contests to make your predictions for this weeks race. You have a chance to win a huge prize pack from Goodr Sunglasses, Beet Elite, and Yancy Camp. --- Welcome to The OCR Report Podcast!  We are the only podcast to focus exclusively on the Elite SPORT side of Obstacle Course Racing. Each week we talk about who won the latest race, who lost, and what that means for next week's race. The OCR Report Podcast is hosted by Will Hicks, the host of World's Toughest Podcast, and presented by The OCR Report, home of Overcome and Run with Heather Bode and Obstacle Running Adventures with Mike Stefano and Katelyn Ritter. --- What do you think of The OCR Report Podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know. Subscribe to get new episodes as soon as they are available and find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Johnny Luna-Lima had the race of his life this weekend at Spartan Big Bear. He beat Ryan Atkins and the field for his first win of the 2019 Spartan US Series Championship and his first podium at a US Spartan Race ever. With his second-place finish Ryan Atkins has all but guaranteed he will win the 2019 Spartan US Championship when the final points are totaled after the upcoming final race in the series. On the women's side Lindsay Webster held off Rea Kolbl and Nicole Mericle for the win and moved into sole possession of first-place in the US series. Lindsay Webster and Nicole Mericle have won every race in the 2019 US Series Championship. With her third-place finish Nicole Mericle finds herself 24 points behind Lindsay Webster. Although she is technically behind Webster, due to the point structure of the US Series, she will be able to pass Webster in Utah for the series win as long as she does two things: 1) Finish no worse than 4th. 2) Finish ahead of Webster To state it simply: If Nicole Mericle can beat Lindsay Webster in Utah, she will become the first woman not named Lindsay Webster to win the Spartan US Championship Series. Lindsay Webster has won the series every year since it's inception in 2016. If Lindsay Webster beats Nicole Mericle in Utah she will defend her title and become the four-time defending champion of the Spartan US Championship Series. --- Welcome to The OCR Report Podcast!  We are the only podcast to focus exclusively on the Elite SPORT side of Obstacle Course Racing. Each week we talk about who won the latest race, who lost, and what that means for next week's race. The OCR Report Podcast is hosted by Will Hicks, the host of World's Toughest Podcast, and presented by The OCR Report, home of Overcome and Run with Heather Bode and Obstacle Running Adventures with Mike Stefano and Katelyn Ritter. --- What do you think of The OCR Report Podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know. Subscribe to get new episodes as soon as they are available and find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  

Spartan Race Big Bear California. May 18, 2019. Finish line interviews from the 4th stop on the United States National Series. Interviews with: Johnny Luma Lina, Ryan Atkins, Ryan Woods, Lindsay Webster, Nicole Mericle, Leigh Anne Wasteney, Amanda Nadeau, Bill Brumbach, Matt from VJ, Mark Batres, Kaci Monroe, Ashley Heller, Lacey Bourgois, Elizabeth Murray, Timmie Bran, and Cali Schweikhart, Rebecca Hammond, and The Rabbits of The Live Feed!   weikhart Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Ragnar Relay - Get out runragnar.com and get $80 any street or trail team relay using code ORM2019.

Spartan Pro Team member Nicole Mericle came into OCR from a running and bouldering background and was able to make an almost immediate impact. She is widely considered the best female OCR “short course” athlete in the world, winning multiple championships. LESSONS: One can become a great obstacle racer even when obstacles aren’t your initial strong suit. Indoor climbing gyms are phenomenal for obstacle race training. With climbing, just get started. Learn the basic holds and moves. Repetition is your best friend. How she schedules both runs and climbs. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW US: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Matt B Davis at Obstacle Racing Media on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/obstacleracingmedia/ Nicole Mericle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickeldm/ CREDITS: Host: Matt B Davis (@mattbdavis) Show Notes: Matt B Davis Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Videography: Jeff Marier (@ocrvideo) Editing: Heather Knox © 2019 Spartan

This weekend is the fourth of the five races in the Spartan US Championship Series. Jack Bauer and Will Hicks discuss the standings and who they expect to win the race this weekend in Big Bear. Three men have risen to the top of the field in the series points race. Ryan Atkins, Ryan Kempson, and Ryan Kent all need to win Big Bear or at least place high to remain in the hunt. On the women's side it has become a two-person race. Lindsay Webster and Nicole Mericle have separated themselves from the field and are both positioned to take the series win with two more strong races. However, the Big Bear venue seems to be tailor-made to fit the strengths of Rea Kolbl.  This will be a great weekend of racing in Big Bear. Be sure to follow @theOCRreport on Instagram to follow the results live. --- Welcome to The OCR Report Podcast!  We are the only podcast to focus exclusively on the Elite SPORT side of Obstacle Course Racing. Each week we talk about who won the latest race, who lost, and what that means for next week's race. The OCR Report Podcast is hosted by Will Hicks, the host of World's Toughest Podcast, and presented by The OCR Report, home of Overcome and Run with Heather Bode and Obstacle Running Adventures with Mike Stefano and Katelyn Ritter. --- What do you think of The OCR Report Podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know. Subscribe to get new episodes as soon as they are available and find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  

Spartan Seattle is the third race in the 2019 US Championship Series. Ryan Kempson and Nicole Mericle lead in points after two races. Jack Bauer and Will Hicks break down this weekend's action as well as predicting the top five men and top five women this week in Seattle. --- Welcome to The OCR Report Podcast!  We are the only podcast to focus exclusively on the Elite SPORT side of Obstacle Course Racing. Each week we talk about who won the latest race, who lost, and what that means for next week's race. The OCR Report Podcast is hosted by Will Hicks, the host of World's Toughest Podcast, and presented by The OCR Report, home of Overcome and Run with Heather Bode and Obstacle Running Adventures with Mike Stefano and Katelyn Ritter. --- What do you think of The OCR Report Podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know. Subscribe to get new episodes as soon as they are available and find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  

This weekend is the second race in the Spartan US Championship Series. If Ryan Kempson and Nicole Mericle repeat their first place finish from Jacksonville they will be in strong position to win the entire five-race series. Jack Bauer and Will Hicks break down the athletes and what to expect from the race this weekend. Look forward to a muddy, sloppy race in Alabama. --- 0:00 Intro Let's talk some News! 3:19 No live-streaming of Spartan Alabama 4:46 Spartan Las Vegas race results 5:44 Veejay Jones and Nicole Mericle are ridiculous this year 8:51 Another Spartan podium disqualification 10:22 Spartan Greek Peak Sprint race results 10:52 Spartan Stadion France race results 12:35 The Million Dollar Mile comes to TV starring OCR athletes you know 16:13 Five Stars! 17:19 Spartan Alabama Preview with Jack Bauer 47:28 Outro --- Welcome to The OCR Report Podcast!  We are the only podcast to focus exclusively on the Elite SPORT side of Obstacle Course Racing. Each week we talk about who won the latest race, who lost, and what that means for next week's race. The OCR Report Podcast is hosted by Will Hicks, the host of World's Toughest Podcast, and presented by The OCR Report, home of Overcome and Run with Heather Bode and Obstacle Running Adventures with Mike Stefano and Katelyn Ritter. --- What do you think of The OCR Report Podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know. Subscribe to get new episodes as soon as they are available and find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  

Jack Bauer joins us to recap the wild first race in the Spartan U.S. Championship Series from Jacksonville, Florida. Ryan Kempson and Nicole Mericle took the win in the first race of the 2019 series and have a strong position going into the second race of the series in Alabama.  Ryan Woods finished in second place but suffered a controversial disqualification and then an unprecedented reinstatement with a five-minute penalty. Jack and Will break down the points and tell you what to expect the rest of the series. --- 0:00 Intro Let's talk some news! 2:22 US Series Race Results 2:40 Jacksonville Top Ten Men 3:18 Jacksonville Top Ten Women 4:16 Jackson Bullet Points: A lot to unpack 5:56 The Spear Throw: Bad obstacle or WORST obstacle? 6:44 Jacksonville Sunday Race Results 7:17 Savage Race Gainesville Race Results 7:56 Best sourse for fast race results? The OCR Report Instagram page 8:27 Tough Mudder lawsuit info 9:41 FIVE STARS! 10:37 How much non-OCR content should an OCR podcast have? 12:15 Jack Bauer intro 12:38 Let's go to the phones! with Jack Bauer --- Welcome to The OCR Report Podcast!  We are the only podcast to focus exclusively on the Elite SPORT side of Obstacle Course Racing. Each week we talk about who won the latest race, who lost, and what that means for next week's race. The OCR Report Podcast is hosted by Will Hicks, the host of World's Toughest Podcast, and presented by The OCR Report, home of Overcome and Run with Heather Bode and Obstacle Running Adventures with Mike Stefano and Katelyn Ritter. --- What do you think of The OCR Report Podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know. Subscribe to get new episodes as soon as they are available and find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Nicole Mericle wins on Saturday at the first Spartan US National Series Race of the year. She also has a brilliant new OCR show idea "Who's On Top?" Todays Podcast is sponsored by: 2019 Rugged Maniac - New obstacles, and new tech tee finisher shirts! Show Notes: Support Us On Patreon Check out the Discord    

Last week we interviewed the male winner of the Jacksonville Spartan US Series race, this week we've got the female winner; multiple x OCR World Champion, accomplished rock climber, a Spartan Pro Team member who definitely runs faster than you...Nicole Mericle! We chat about: -Nicole's target to take down Lindsey Webster in 2019 (and how she's already taken down Beni in a Spartan this year...) -Her blow by blow of the Jacksonville Super... -Brakkens unsung heroism on the Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge tv show on NBC... ...and much more! Get connected with Nicole! Facebook: Nicole Mericle Instagram: @nickeldm Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Nicole Mericle may be the fastest woman in OCR. Nicole is the reigning two-time back-to-back 3k champion of the OCR World Championships. In 2018 she won the Red Bull All In OCR in Oberstdorf, Germany. In 2018 she also placed second in the Spartan Trifecta Championship in Athens, Greece. This year she has won three of the four Spartan races held so far and she will be on the start line at the first race in the Spartan U.S. Series on February 23 in Jacksonville, Florida. Nicole is a member of the Spartan Pro Team, and is sponsored by Darn Tough Socks, and AltRed Beet Supplement. She is an ambassador for Salomon Trail Running shoes. (Nicole likes the S/Lab Sense 7 SG.) Before we talked with Nicole we talked dates and venues for the Spartan Mountain Series and Spartan Stadion Series. We also answer the question: "What is a Stadion?" (Spoiler: It's a distance. Not a location.) We also read our first batch of reviews from Apple Podcasts. If you would like to be a part of the show by leaving a review: Open the purple podcast app on your iOS device Search for "The OCR Report" Click our logo Scroll down and click "Write a review" And we will read it on a future episode! THANK YOU for helping the show by leaving a review. For more on the Spartan Arizona race be sure to listen to the latest episode of Overcome and Run with Heather Bode. --- 0:00 Intro and Welcome 1:48 World's Toughest Podcast 2.0? Let's Talk Some News! 3:33 Spartan Arizona Race Results 4:53 Mountain Series Dates and Venues 6:07 Stadion Series Update 6:55 "Stadion" sounds like a made-up word 7:47 Stadion Series Dates and Venues 8:15 Change in Series Points for 2019 11:12 24-Hour Ultra Champs Date and Venue: Åre, Sweden! 15:07 FIVE STARS! 18:44 About our Guest: Nicole Mericle 19:13 Let's go to the phones! with Nicole Mericle --- Spartan Arizona Sprint Results (Feb. 9, 2019) Elite Men Veejay Jones, 35:17 Matt Rock, 36:39 Daniel Sorenson, 37:50 Elite Women Nicole Mericle, 37:11 Amanda Nadeau, 41:37 Ashley Heller, 42:24 --- Spartan Arizona Super Results (Feb. 10, 2019) Elite Men Veejay Jones, 1:06:50 Ivan Santana, 1:07:26 Nikolaj Dam, 1:10:26 Elite Women Nicole Mericle, 1:14:47 Amanda Nadeau, 1:21:04 Ashley Heller, 1:25:44 --- Welcome to The OCR Report Podcast!  We are the only podcast to focus exclusively on the Elite SPORT side of Obstacle Course Racing. Each week we talk about who won the latest race, who lost, and what that means for next week's race. The OCR Report Podcast is hosted by Will Hicks, the host of World's Toughest Podcast, and presented by The OCR Report, home of Overcome and Runwith Heather Bode and Obstacle Running Adventureswith Mike Stefano and Katelyn Ritter. --- What do you think of The OCR Report Podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know. Subscribe to get new episodes as soon as they are available and find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.      

The 2019 OCR season is underway! The first race of the year was Spartan Socal and the big winners were Veejay Jones, Nell Rojas, and Nicole Mericle. Spartan Socal Super Results Elite Men Veejay Jones, 1:02:27 Nikolaj Dam, 1:02:46 Kirk Dewindt, 1:03:39 Elite Women Nell Rojas, 1:10:37 Nicole Mericle, 1:11:48 Natalie Miano, 1:15:24 --- Spartan Socal Sprint Results Elite Men Veejay Jones, 27:33 Nikolaj Dam, 27:57 Ryan Kent, 29:14 Elite Women Nicole Mericle, 31:41 Nell Rojas, 32:19 Natalie Miano, 34:18 --- We talk with Jack Bauer about the results and how they stacked up to expectations. After we talk with Jack we talk with Heather Bode of the Overcome and Run podcast about the race. Heather ran on Saturday and Sunday and talks about the course, the venue, and the new obstacles Spartan is rolling out for 2019. We wrap up the episode with another chat with Jack about upcoming races. Just before this was recorded the news began leaking out that Tough Mudder would no longer pay prize money for their competitive races. Jack and Will give their first takes on the news, less than an hour after it was made known. --- Welcome to The OCR Report Podcast!  We are the only podcast to focus exclusively on the Elite SPORT side of Obstacle Course Racing. Each week we talk about who won the latest race, who lost, and what that means for next week's race. The OCR Report Podcast is hosted by Will Hicks, the host of World's Toughest Podcast, and presented by The OCR Report, home of Overcome and Run with Heather Bode and Obstacle Running Adventures with Mike Stefano and Katelyn Ritter. --- What do you think of The OCR Report Podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know. Subscribe to get new episodes as soon as they are available and find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Jack Bauer joins Will Hicks again to discuss the women's field for the 2019 Spartan season. Last year there were five women who dominated the Spartan US Series. Jack says this year there will be six women fighting for the podium each week. The six women to watch this year are Lindsay Webster, Faye Stenning, Rea Kolbl, Alyssa Hawley, Nicole Mericle, and newcomer Rebecca Hammond. Jack also talks about the dominance of Lindsay Webster. Jack says Lindsay will be a heavy favorite going into every race she enters this year. Do you want to help mold The OCR Report Podcast? Listen to the end of the episode. We are deciding between three songs for our new outro music. Listen to all three and then let us know your favorite in a review on Apple Podcasts. --- Welcome to The OCR Report Podcast!  We are the only podcast to focus exclusively on the Elite SPORT side of Obstacle Course Racing. Each week we talk about who won the latest race, who lost, and what that means for next week's race. The OCR Report Podcast is hosted by Will Hicks, the host of World's Toughest Podcast, and presented by The OCR Report, home of Overcome and Run with Heather Bode and Obstacle Running Adventures with Mike Stefano and Katelyn Ritter. --- What do you think of The OCR Report Podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know. Subscribe to get new episodes as soon as they are available and find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  

Hunter and Beni wrangle short-short donning gollum Ryan Woods at the BeetElite party house in Lake Tahoe the day before Spartan World Championships, with a guest appearance from Rose Wetzel and Mack Roesch. They cover: -Ryan's racing kit (or lack thereof)... -Lyndsay Websters epic win at the Tougher Mudder Champs where she stuck around to help the other elite women up Everest (quarter pipe obstacle)... -Rebecca Hammonds hilarious fumble with her first time attempting the tyrolean traverse mid race (yet somehow still getting 2nd and beating Nicole Mericle)... ...and much more! Get connected with Ryan: Facebook: Ryan Woods Instagram: @rjwoodsy Beyond Macros Nutrition Coaching Hunter has been working with for the last 2 seasons. If your goal is to nail your nutrition to a T to perform your best for upcoming races, go to beyondmacros.com/OCR to learn more and sign up. If you’re interested in 1-on-1 nutrition coaching you can set up an initial call with Matt by emailing coaches@beyondmacros.com Want to be trained personally (online) by Hunter? Email HAOSTraining@gmail.com for rates and details. Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now...  Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)  

Nicole Mericle on Mental Game of Racing, Balance in Life and Diet 3 Alternative source: This week's podcast with Nicole miracle, ehm Mericle. Why miracle? Because many commented on her sudden appearance to Spartan Race accompanied by reaping the podium finishes one by one. But the truth is that she has been racing since childhood and has put a lot of work into her performance physically and mentally. During our lovely chat, we delve into topics like how she overcomes suffering, her mental preparation (and in the end of the episode I add more useful information about how to change your emotional state for better performance), her vision and nutrition. Let me know what you think and enjoy! Show-notes: The most important part we spoke about that really stood out to me was how Nicole overcomes suffering and pre-race nervousness. As she said, nervousness equals ready to race in her mind. That frame of mind allows her to calm down and reduce it. You can start using that method too! Our emotions are created by three different things: our focus, the meaning, and our physiology. By changing any part of the triad, you can change your emotion (after you get aware of it). What Nicole does is that she changes the meaning of the experience she has, therefore interrupting it. You can also change it by changing your physiology as it is deeply rooted in our brain - when we are happy we might jump, when we are sad we are slumpy and sloppy when tired. When it comes to running, a tired runner can be spotted by having a bad form. Here is an experiment for you. Next time you run and you get tired, focus on your form and posture. When you start getting sloppy notice how you feel. Then correct it to the proper form and compare the results. You can find Nicole here: Facebook: Nicole Mericle Instagram: @nickeldm

The conclusion of OCR World Championships 2017 coverage begins with live interviews from the finish line for the team relay on Sunday. You'll hear from: Heather Bode Exciting conclusion of the men's team with Two Ryans and One Hoonter, followed by Jon Albon. Austin Azar and his team Mountain Monsters AKA Rage Against The Swedes: Lindsay Webster, Rea Kobl, Nicole Mericle. Tom Littlewood from Mudstacle Adam Kwitko from "Adam Kwitko is my handle". We then have a phone chat with Event organizer Adrian Bijanda about everything that went right and wrong with this year's event. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Rugged Maniac – $5 off when you use the code PODCAST. AST.  

Just back from Blue Mountain, Canada. We have tons of interviews from the finish line of this year's OCR World Championships. From the 3K, it's the top 3 women Nicole Mericle, Lindsay Webster, and Karin Karlsson. Followed by Justin Mathews and Scott Hyland. We then talk to the top 3 men Jon Albon, Ryan Atkins, and Ben Kinsinger. The next day was the 15k and we talk to Albon, Atkins, and Woodsy. We then snagged a very excited Jesse Bruce. (Sorry Jesse, we told you the wrong finish position). We then talked to Marco Bedard, Lindsay Webster, Jamie Rahn (Captain NBC), and Nicole Mericle. Hunter McIntyre was next followed by Mudstacle's Phil Harris and LeEarl Rugland. We chatted with James Appleton for an extended period of time to catch up with him and talk a little about Tough Guy. Wrapping up the episode are chats with Jamie Styles, who we have talked to at many Georgia finish lines and Kelly Sullivan from NorEaster OCR. Part 2 will be the finish line from the Sunday team relay, and a long conversation post event with Adrian Bijanada. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM on all purchases. Show Notes: 2018 OCR World Championship Results

This episode could also be called : Asheville Finish Line Fun Plus Messner. First you are going to hear several back to back interviews from the finish line at the Asheville Spartan Super. Ryan Woods, Matt Kempson, Hobie Call, Robert Killian, Ian Hosek, Cody King, Nicole Mericle, Lindsay Webster, Rea Kobl, Faye Stenning, Alyssa Hawley, and a few more special drop in guests. Then I have my first sit down with Laura Messner. 5 years worth of episodes, and I have never had Laura on the show. So it was nice to have her come by the ORM tent for a (mostly) uninterrupted chat. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: The Barber Beast  - Sept 9, 2017. 10 miles. 30 obstacles. 1 goal.  Rugged Maniac – $5 off when you use the code PODCAST. Show Notes: Laura Messner on IG  

Today's episode features an episode with the winner of the most recent Spartan US Championship race, Nicole Mericle. She surprised almost everyone with her 8 second come from behind victory at the Monterey Spartan Super. We catch up about that event and much more. We also bring back Mo from Sweatworks. He introduces something that will revolutionize photos for races, sponsors, and athletes; facial recognition. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: LegendBorne -  LegendBorne Sportswear is a veteran owned company that produces elite custom products. Carry your legacy. Suit Up! Original Warrior Pak is the online, one stop shop for all your OCR needs. So get your Blood, Sweat and Gear at OriginalWarriorPak.com Show Notes: The link to test out the new photo recognition software. (If you did not participate in race in the link, just screenshot anyone's face. Then, upload that screenshot, and then search.) Nicole Mericle Athlinks  

Last weekend Heather drove up to Monterey to cover the Golden State Classic, the second race in Spartan's U.S. Championship series. She interviewed winners Hobie Call, Nicole Mericle, as well as Hunter McIntyre, Amelia Boone, and many others. The athletes share their experience with the race, their thoughts on the competition, and what they're looking forward to in their next race. We just partnered with Icebug to get you a discount on your next pair! Use head over to Icebug.com and use code OVERCEOME12 to save 20%! Evan Perperis sent us his book “Strength & Speed's Guide to Elite Obstacle Course Racing” to check out. We will read it and get back to you with some additional details. In the meantime, head on over to teamstrengthspeed.com and check out their new podcast or order the book. Make sure you are following everything we are doing by taking a look at our Instagram,  Facebook and joining our mailing list!

Nicole Mericle started racing obstacle course races last May. Over the past weekend, she notched a new achievement in her short OCR career with a win at the Spartan Race U.S. Championship Series in California. Prior to that her best performances were probably at Monterey Spartan Race 2016, 2 wins at Savage Race and then a second at OCR World Championships. So far this year she has placed 2nd at the Spartan Race San Jose Super and 3rd at the Seattle Super. Her background is in running and rock climbing. She ran for Rice University and was a 10:07 steeplechaser, 4:25 1500m (4:45 mile) runner there. Injuries from running after college pushed me to start rock climbing. I've climbed routes rated 5.12c and V7. We talk about these on the episode.   A typical week would be maybe 50-60 miles running and climbing 3-6 times a week depending on time. She works as an EMT and doing post-baccalaureate classes in order to apply to Physicians Assistant school. After a hip injury sidelined me from track and road racing for almost 3 years, she found trail running helped in the recovery process. On the episode, she talks about how she made fun of OCR runners 1 month before I tried it. A friend opened her eyes to the competitive side of OCR and convinced me to try it out.  Elated to be healthy and back in competition mode, she went from not being able to run more than 3 miles in March last year (due to hip injury) to racing all summer. She is still building back from my running hiatus, figuring this sport out and enjoying racing again, but as a highly competitive person she does have her sights set on winning Spartan World Championships and OCR World Championships this year. She hopes to inspire people to get outside, advocate for environmental stewardship and help others improve their health through exercise and nutrition.   Find Nicole:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicole.mericle Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/Nickeldm Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Nickeldm   Show Sponsored by:  Four Sigmatic - http://www.foursigmatic.com Use code: DIYS to save 10% on your order   Mistobox Coffee Club - http://mbox.coffee/Y9FA Use Code: DIYS to save $10 on your subscription   Full Shownotes:  http://www.dirtinyourskirt.com Join the Facebook Group:  http://www.dirtinyourskirt.com/tribe Support the Show: http://www.dirtinyourskirt.com/support   

The NBC Spartan Race Series is just starting to heat up, there are the familiar faces and some not so familiar. Nicole Mericle has yet to become a household name in the sport but many believe that is subject to change. Her background as a collegiate Track and Field Steeple Chaser has provided her with the running pedigree to pose a threat to the pro field and thus far she's had some pretty impressive outings given she's only raced a little less than a dozen times in her career to date. I asked Nicole to be a featured guest so we can discuss her strategy, strengths and weaknesses leading into the Monterey NBC Spartan Super and she was open to sharing.  Give a listen!

In this episode, we are live at the Spartan Race Championship Series in Seattle. We talk with Faye Stenning, Mark Batres, Robert Killian, Nicole Mericle, Ryan Atkins and Lindsay Webster about their race and what they thought of the course and competition. Additionally, Heather and I talk about our experience during the race, what we thought of the course, and the comparison between the Championship Series races and your average weekend Spartan. We just partnered with Icebug to get you a discount on your next pair! Use head over to Icebug.com and use code OVERCEOME10 to save 10%! If you are looking to get a wetsuit for your next Toughest Mudder, or are just preparing early for Worlds Toughest Mudder, check out Xterra Wetsuits!  Evan Perperis sent us his book “Strength & Speed's Guide to Elite Obstacle Course Racing” to check out. We will read it and get back to you with some additional details. In the meantime, head on over to teamstrengthspeed.com and check out their new podcast or order the book. Make sure you are following everything we are doing by taking a look at our Instagram,  Facebook and joining our mailing list!

Cette semaine, on se laisse acheter par notre premier commanditaire, et on vous en fait profiter. Danny prend tout le crédit pour le sujet de Marie-Claude qui nous fait découvrir les meilleures coureuses de Norvège, Suède, Slovénie, République Tchèque et d'Afrique du Sud. Notre premier sujet bien préparé! Les gars admettent qu'ils se rincent souvent l'oeil mais trouvent que Nicole a l'air bête, et bien sûr, on a l'entraînement de la semaine en plus du concours à ne pas manquer...   HENRIETTE ALBON: https://www.instagram.com/henriette.albon/ https://www.strava.com/athletes/1074599?oq=he KARIN KARLSSON: https://www.facebook.com/ocrkarin/?fref=ts https://www.instagram.com/ocrkarin/   SIRI ENGLUND: https://www.facebook.com/SiriEnglundToughestAthlete/?fref=ts https://www.instagram.com/englundsiri/ YOIE BOHLIN: https://www.instagram.com/rastarunner90/ HANNEKÉ DANNHAUSER: https://www.facebook.com/ocr.athlete.hdannhauser/ https://www.instagram.com/hdannhauser/ REA KOLBL: https://www.instagram.com/reakolbl/ https://www.strava.com/athletes/19248089 FAYE STENNING: https://www.facebook.com/FayeStenningOCR/?fref=ts https://www.instagram.com/fayestenning_ocr/ ZUZANA KOCUMOVA: https://www.instagram.com/zuzanakocumova/ NICOLE MERICLE: https://www.instagram.com/nickeldm/ TAGS: filles, femmes, ladies, international, Henriette Albon, Karin Karlsson, Siri Englund, Yoie Bohlin, Rasta Runner, Hanneke Dannhauser, Rea Kolbl, Faye Stenning, Zuzana Kocumova, Nicole Mericle, concours, inov-8