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The New England OCR Expo returned for its 4th year and it was the second time being at the venue of Ultimate Obstacles! Katelyn spent the whole time at our table trying to get some more people to follow our social media and subscribe to the show. Mike spent the entire event interviewing all the vendors, some athletes, and plugged into the speakers for the speeches, and awards.  The day went by way too fast and there were easily 20+ people who we wish we interviewed to have on the show as well! This episode is part 2 of 2 and has the Teddy Bear Crawl announcement, speeches, awards, and about 9 more interviews! Go back to check out part 1 of our coverage of this event! Start – 3:45 – Intro 3:45 – 8:07 – Quick News 8:07 – 9:10 – Content Preface 9:10 – 11:15 - Teddy Bear Crawl Announcement 11:15 – 37:21 - Athlete Interviews (Brian Kellogg, Mario Valentin, Emma from Tough Mudder and Spartan Race, Lucas Borgatti and Roman Golisano, Taylor Feebas) 37:21 – 1:31:00 - Speeches (Steve "Bacon" Martin, Dan McDonald, Eric Matta, Billy Richards, Josh Fiore, Alex Catz, Kelly Sullivan, and Evan Perperis) 1:31:00 – 1:42:17 - Awards 1:42:17 – 1:52:40 - More Interviews (Luccketta, Nathan Lambert, James Golisano from Naticook Challenge, and Just Right Entertainment) 1:52:40 – End – Outro Next weekend we will be up to Katelyn since Mike is taking on his first Spartan Ultra in New Jersey!  ____ News Stories: Karin Abrahamsson (Karlsson)'s Baby Carter and Steven's Farm Turns 20 Spartan San Diego Sprint Podiums Mythic Race Podiums Spartan Italy National Series Gubbio Beast and Sprint Podiums Spartan Germany-Austria Series Munich Super Podiums DEKA Fit Anaheim Podiums Spartan Dubai Super and Sprint Podiums Scythe Mowing Secret Link Papaw Eras Secret Link Cashew Headphone Secret Link Period Shame Secret Link Car Waterslide Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 164. 1st Annual New England OCR Expo Preview with Steve “Bacon” Martin! 165. New England OCR Expo and Party! 320. The Return of the New England OCR Expo with Steve “Bacon” Martin! 323. The Second New England OCR Expo with Vendors! 381. New England OCR Expo! (Part 1: Vendors) 382. New England OCR Expo! (Part 2: Athletes, Speeches, and Staff) 431. The Return of FIT Challenge with Athletes and Robb McCoy! 432. New England OCR Expo 2025! (Part 1: Vendors) ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, 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, 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, Bonnie Wilson, Steve Bacon from The New England OCR Expo, and Robert Landman. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, Joshua Reid, and Kevin Gregory! 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

The New England OCR Expo returned for its 4th year and it was the second time being at the venue of Ultimate Obstacles! Katelyn spent the whole time at our table trying to get some more people to follow our social media and subscribe to the show. Mike spent the entire event interviewing all the vendors, some athletes, and plugged into the speakers for the speeches, and awards.  The day went by way too fast and there were easily 20+ people who we wish we interviewed to have on the show as well! This episode is part 1 of 2 and mostly has vendors interviews (see time stamps for specifics) while part 2 will have the Teddy Bear Crawl announcement, speeches, awards, and about 9 more interviews! Start – 5:27 – Intro 5:27 – 10:24 – Quick News 10:24 – 12:14 – Content Preface 12:14 – 2:15:09 - Interviews (MMB Performance Coaching, Run Slower, Isagenix, The Plunge Experience, OCR Buddy, Clear Path for Veterans, Vermont Rocks, Giv Soft Butter, Operation Enduring Warrior, Underdog Fitness, Engineer Nutrition, Bella Visions and Taureau Media Group, Bartlett Design, Obstacle Wonderland, Epic Race Training, Athletic Brewing, Oscar Mike, It Starts Here Fitness, Lionhearts Fitness, Jamie Gillon, Max Body Solutions, Dan McDonald from Tough Mudder and Spartan Race, Savage Race, Neighborhood Ninjas, Evan Perperis, and Teddy Bear Crawl) 2:15:09 – End – Outro Next weekend we will be releasing part 2 of our coverage of the New England OCR Expo!  ____ News Stories: Helix Obstacle Going to Spartan Middle East Community Still Waiting for Deka World Championship Shirts, Medals, and Awards Rebecca Hammond Returns to Hybrid Racing Spartan US National Series Race Charlotte Sprint Podiums Spartan Mexico National Series Race Acapulco Sprint Podiums Spartan Stadium Los Angeles Podiums Tuscaloosa Gauntlet Podiums Spartan Honor Series San Diego Super Podiums Deadlift Mile Secret Link Morning Run Secret Link Hand Greeting Secret Link Dad Jokes Secret Link Pet Seagull Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 164. 1st Annual New England OCR Expo Preview with Steve “Bacon” Martin! 165. New England OCR Expo and Party! 320. The Return of the New England OCR Expo with Steve “Bacon” Martin! 323. The Second New England OCR Expo with Vendors! 381. New England OCR Expo! (Part 1: Vendors) 382. New England OCR Expo! (Part 2: Athletes, Speeches, and Staff) 431. The Return of FIT Challenge with Athletes and Robb McCoy! ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, 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, 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, Bonnie Wilson, Steve Bacon from The New England OCR Expo, and Robert Landman. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, Joshua Reid, and Kevin Gregory! 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  

FIT Challenge had their final obstacle course race in 2023 but later announced that they would making a return in 2025!  It was unfortunately the same day that we had scheduled the New England OCR Expo but we have been running his events since 2014 and it was going to take more than it being a double event coverage day to keep us from supporting New England's most beloved and award winning event and of course Robb himself. We were only able to stay for a couple hours in the morning (7:45-9:45) but we were able to talk to a variety of athletes as well as Robb McCoy the race director. Start – 3:46 – Intro 3:46 – 11:17 – Quick News 11:17 – 12:15 – Content Preface 12:15 – 46:02 - Interviews (Brett Mazza, Jesse Belden, Tyler Movsessian, Robb McCoy, Megan Beck, Jamie Scott,  Xavier Fagard, Kim Ruma, Paul Sparrow, Alex Sparrow, Becky Parslow, Morgan McGregor, and Nathan McGregor) 46:02 – End – Outro Next weekend we will be releasing part 1 of our coverage of the New England OCR Expo!  ____ News Stories: HartFit Closes Again Corinna Perkins (Coffin) Pregnant Ben Flanagan Baby Adventure Racing Training Camp Rose Wetzel Spanish OCR Costume Show Nick Gagnon Taking on Pacific Coast Trail FIT Challenge 2026 Date Spartan Sunday Palm Beaches Sprint Podiums Savage Race Georgia Podiums OCRWC Beast Mode DEKA 10X Wildwoods Treadmill Marathon and Flip Flop Sprint FittSafe Mami Bra Pumpkin Carving Secret Link Pause Game Secret Link Trail Fall Secret Link Halloween Hellbomb Secret Link Avalanche Paragliding Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 272. Is OCR Dying? The Final FIT Challenge with Robb McCoy! 275. The Penultimate FIT Challenge with Elites and Ultras! (2022) 328. The Final FIT Challenge OCR with Elites, Ultras, and More! (2023) ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, 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, 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, Bonnie Wilson, Steve Bacon from The New England OCR Expo, and Robert Landman. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, Joshua Reid, and Kevin Gregory! 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

A bit of a pivot for this week's episode since Mike had his "A race" of the year, the FIT Challenge Survival of the FITtest! A couple years ago he planned to take on the 30 hour but due to an upcoming wedding, the final and most difficult semester of grad school, and some achilles pain the registration was moved back. This is the raw and pretty unedited (especially since Audacity gave me issues with the episode and I needed to redo almost everything) journey of me being able to call myself an ultra runner again!  So enjoy a look at the inside of my mind, many mistakes when talking, and a few ultra mistakes too! Next week we plan to get back to something more interesting but I hope you enjoy this anyway! 0:00 – 4:20 – Intro 4:20 – 11:08 – Quick News 11:08 – 12:58 – Content Preface 12:58 - 18:55 - To Race 18:55 - 24:40 - Start Line Audio 24:40 - 40:22 - Lap by Lap Audio 40:22 - 44:00 - Finish Audio 44:00 - 49:35 - Shower Shananigans 49:35 - End – Outro Next weekend we will hopefully have another athlete on to talk about OCRWC and Spartan's  Short Course Championship in Croatia! ____ News Stories: Save the Date April 5th for FIT Challenge Maybe 1000 Miles on a Track Rich Ryan Anniversary Lillie Elkin Engaged Emma Cook-Clarke Engaged Darren Martin Married Corinna Perkins (Coffin) ACL Recovery Video Series Terra Jackson Medical Scare Brooklyn Nichols Deka Ruck Mile and Deka Strong World Records Spartan Sprint World Championship Podiums: Women and Men Savage Race Dallas Podiums USAOCR 15K Podiums Fence Juke Secret Link Human Claw Secret Link Golf Trust Secret Link Soccer Skills Secret Link Camel Lemon Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 97. World's Toughest Mudder! (Part 1: Community Dinner and Event) 150. World's Toughest Mudder Hot Lap Recap, Javier Escobar's Pit Planning Party, and Mike's Lap By Lap Experience! 272. Is OCR Dying? The Final FIT Challenge with Robb McCoy! 328. The Final FIT Challenge OCR with Elites, Ultras, and More! ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, 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, 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, Joshua Reid, and Kevin Gregory! 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

Robb McCoy is not a delegate of General Conference, but he has friends that are. A few moments after the first day of General Conference ended in Charlotte, five friends got together to talk about what is happening, what has led us to this point, and where we hope to go from here. Guests: Eric Swanson, pastor of Pekin Grace UMC (Pekin, IL) Jennie Edwards Bertrand, pastor of Hope UMC (Normal, IL) Anish Hermon, lay delegate and member of Hope UMC (Normal, IL) Christina Krost, Lay Delegate and member of Mattoon First UMC (Mattoon, IL)

Christmas special 2! We welcome back two of our funniest guests, and they do not disappoint. We chat to the one and only Will Sparling aka @corvidaetattoo and meme king, Robb McCoy aka @panthersausage. We'd like to say it's festive, but we also like to say it's a tattoo podcast and you know how that goes. Thank you for listening this year. We both love you for enjoying us and sending all your kind words and that. If you like what we do and want to hear more, please think of joining our Patreon. If more of you sign up we might do some more stuff.  

Any longtime listener knows how much we value local OCR.  One of our favorite event organizers in the northeast is Newbsanity due to the incredible community that they have built up and the fact that it is one of the best permanent courses that we have ever experienced in our years in the sport. Newbsanity put on their first Last Man Standing event and we had Esther Frustino on the show to talk about how she tied for first place woman! 0:00 – 4:18 – Intro 4:18 – 8:04 – Quick News 8:04 – 8:26 – Content Preface 8:26 - 47:18 - Esther Frustino Interview 47:18 - End – Outro Next episode we will air our interview with James Golisano to talk about his Go Fund Me to save the Monadnock Ninja community that he built up! ____ News Stories: Ian O'Brien Still Missing John John Runs 100 Miles Spartan Ultra Championship Returns in 2024 Hungry Hungry Secret Link Zulu Dance Secret Link 5th Generation Secret Link Spider Stunt Secret Link Ego Lifting Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 161. OCR America 2's Uncut Audio: Days 1-7! 203. FIT Challenge, Newbsanity, and More with Meg Julian! 228. Newbsanity's Mud Gauntlet with Winner Ryan Brizzolara! 242. F.I.T./Newbsanity OCR Extravaganza Live with Robb McCoy, Jarrett Newby, Elites, and More! 263. Newbsanity's Night Ops and FIT Challenge Ultra with Aliyah Emas! 282. Matthew Gill on Newbsanity's Mud Gauntlet, Savage Series, and Toughest Mudder Philly! 317. Newbsanity's Night Ops with Winner Nicole Lunder! ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Shon Collins, 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, Ryan Maisano, Cheryl Goodwin, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Anna Landry, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Ryan Hart, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Kevin Praytor, Wendell Lagosh, Brett "The T-Rex" Milks, Logan Nagle, Patrick Brown, and welcome Angela Bowers. 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

FIT Challenge has been putting on obstacle course races since 2013 and we have been to almost every single one of them over the years (we just missed the very first one and the one during the extreme heat wave the summer of 2019)! Unfortunately that all comes to an end after this past weekend since it was their final event.  It is the death of the most important New England local OCR that we have had and it also has some backing of that fact with it winning the best small OCR event just about every year that it has been a category. All that being said I tried to get as much content as I could, to try and give FIT Challenge the send off that it deserves!  You'll hear from those competing in the elite wave, regular open wavers, ultra athletes, and everything in between! Thank you Robb for everything you've done for the OCR community, I'll see you on the trails! 0:00 – 2:41 – Intro 2:41 – 11:44 – Quick News 11:44 – 14:00 – Content Preface 14:00 - 43:41 - Elite and other Morning Interviews (Ryan Brizzolara, Brett Mazza, Javier Gutierrez, Kara Vandooijeweert, Laura Messner, Jamie Gillon, Jacquie Desmond, Matthew Johnson, AC Hale, and James Golisano) 43:41 - 47:26 - Jimmie, Angela, and Shaun Recap 47:26 - 1:38:40 - Ultra and other afternoon and night Interviews (Code Milne, Asa Coddington, John Schaecter, John Ricker, Grant Bercik, Mike Kantor, Jeff T, Julia Becker Collins, Sam C, Sam Henderson, Wayne Dwyer, Kelly Sullivan, Josh Fiore, Mike Foran, James Del Verde, Melissa Linden, Doug Perkins, Mike Ronemus, Megan Beck, and Isaac Bowles) 1:38:40 - 1:44:48 - Mike's Recap 1:44:48 - End – Outro Next episode we plan to have an elite on the show after competing in the first of the Spartan 3K Series in Palm Beach, Florida! ____ News Stories: Goliathon's G8 Endurance Event Infinite Hero's 22 Miles to Break Boundaries MudGear Gloves American Ninja Warrior Update Olympian Nick Symmonds Takes on an OCR Obstacle Sports Canada President Spartan Charlotte Sprint Podiums Spartan San Diego Sprint Podiums Hyrox Cologne Podiums Hyrox Malaga Podiums FIT Challenge Results Bard Secret Link Happy Birthday Secret Link Delilah Secret Link Strong Secret Link Wall Bars Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 14. FIT Challenge VIII with Robb McCoy! (2017) 66. Ultra FIT Challenge with Robb McCoy and Sage Nutrition! (2018) 118. FIT Challenge XII and Ultra with Elites! (2019) 133. Muckfest, nope. TM Long Island, nope. FIT the 13th with Elites! 203. FIT Challenge, Newbsanity, and More with Meg Julian! 223. FIT Challenge with Elites, Ultra Elites, and Robb McCoy! (2021) 242. F.I.T./Newbsanity OCR Extravaganza Live with Robb McCoy, Jarrett Newby, Elites, and More! 272. Is OCR Dying? The Final FIT Challenge with Robb McCoy! 275. The Penultimate FIT Challenge with Elites and Ultras! (2022) ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Shon Collins, 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, Ryan Maisano, Cheryl Goodwin, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Anna Landry, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Ryan Hart, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Kevin Praytor, Wendell Lagosh, Brett "The T-Rex" Milks, and Logan Nagle. 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: MStefano Running Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

The second Savage Point Series race happened this weekend, if you missed it then watch the live stream here! We had Ryan Kempson reach out to us about wanting to come on the show and then realized that despite him being featured in 11 different episodes with in person interviews, he has never had an episode of his own!  We have been big fans of both Kempson brothers with them being from New England and genuinely being down to earth people so this is making up for lost time. Ryan won the Savage Point Series last year and has been very vocal about wanting more competition in the Savage Series as well as other New England events like the Boston Spartan Sprint and Super, as well as FIT Challenge. We talk about USOCR, some training methodology, social media, the future of the sport, the Savage Series, and much more! 0:00 – 2:38 – Intro 2:38 – 8:04 – Quick News 8:04 – 9:12 – Content Preface 9:12 - 36:25 - Ryan Kempson Interview 36:25 - End – Outro Next episode Mike will be at the final FIT Challenge OCR doing elite interviews, running a lap, volunteering, and doing ultra interviews! ____ News Stories: Adventurey and Spartan Partnership Episode Obstacle Racing Media Coffee Cassandra and Matt Carroll Baby Announcement Coree Woltering Wins Lake Sonoma 50 Miler OCR Camps at Mike's Gym with Ida and Leon FLATline OCR 12 Hour Overnight FLATline OCR Forge for the Fourth The Lurig Run Baylor Stadium Spartan Race Podiums Savage Race Gainesville Podiums Gymnastics Secret Link Flock Secret Link CarJitsu Secret Link Schwarzenegger Secret Link Teasing Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 77. Boston Tougher, Tough, and Toughest Mudder with Elites! 89. Killington Spartan Beast, Ultra, and Sprint with Elites! 118. FIT Challenge XII and Ultra with Elites! 123. Boston Spartan Sprint with Elites, and Another Giveaway! 148. Tri-State Spartan Super with Elites! 149. Fenway Spartan Sprint with Elites!  223. FIT Challenge with Elites, Ultra Elites, and Robb McCoy! 248. OCR World Championships 15K with Elites! 288. Boston Savage Race and Blitz with Elites! 293. Spartan New England Super and Sprint with Elites! 299. OCR World Championships 3K with Elites and Graham Roberts from NOX! OFX Episode 122: Ryan Kempson Gets Savage ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Shon Collins, 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, Ryan Maisano, Cheryl Goodwin, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Anna Landry, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Ryan Hart, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Kevin Praytor, Wendell Lagosh, Brett "The T-Rex" Milks, and Logan Nagle. 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: MStefano Running Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

We had Nicole Lunder on the show to talk about her win at last weekend's Night Ops which was put on by Newbsanity! Nicole is fairly new to the sport of obstacle course racing so in addition to talking about Newbsanity's Night Ops we talk about her experiences at Savage Race, OCRWC, and more as well! 0:00 – 2:39 – Intro 2:39 – 8:45 – Quick News 8:45 – 9:23 – Content Preface 9:23 - 52:44 - Nicole Lunder Interview 52:44 - End – Outro Next episode should be on The Run Show in Boston! ____ News Stories: New England OCR Expo: Website, Instagram, and Facebook Nicole Mericle Takes 2nd at Ouray Ice Park Fran Chiorando is Fundraising for Manchester Marathon Justin Manning and Simone's Baby Adriane Alvord American Ninja Warrior Spartan SoCal Podiums Hyrox Manchester Podiums Newbsanity Night Ops Winners Scared Secret Link Jacked Secret Link Pregnancy Secret Link Falling Secret Link Tripping Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 203. FIT Challenge, Newbsanity, and More with Meg Julian! 228. Newbsanity's Mud Gauntlet with Winner Ryan Brizzolara! 242. F.I.T./Newbsanity OCR Extravaganza Live with Robb McCoy, Jarrett Newby, Elites, and More! 263. Newbsanity's Night Ops and FIT Challenge Ultra with Aliyah Emas! 282. Matthew Gill on Newbsanity's Mud Gauntlet, Savage Series, and Toughest Mudder Philly! ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Matt B Davis, Shon Collins, Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, Dave Claxton, Mark Duplessis, Brad Kiehl, Charlotte Engelman, Erin Grindstaff, Hank Stefano, Arlene Stefano, Laura Ritter, Steven Ritter, Sofia Harnedy, Kenny West, Ryan Maisano, Cheryl Goodwin, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Anna Landry, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Ryan Hart, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Kevin Praytor, Wendell Lagosh, Brett "The T-Rex" Milks, and Logan Nagle. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, and Joshua Reid! 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

This week we chat to Panther Sausage aka Robb McCoy, colour tattoo and memesmith extraordinaire.   There's lots of lols in this one, from OnlyCats™️ to gatekeeping in the tattoo world.   We even manage say the word tattoo at least 3 times.   Check out Robb on Instagram at @panthersausage.   Episode sponsored by Dan Self Made Tattoo Machines. Use 'sleeve10' at the checkout for 10% off - dsmtattoo.co.uk.

Robb McCoy and special guest co-host Terrell Carter discuss John 16:12-15 and Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31. NOTES AND COMMENTARY   Terrell Carter, DMin, is a minister, nonprofit executive, and educator residing in St. Louis, MO. For 30 years, he has filled multiple positions in traditional church contexts, including pastor. In addition to his ministry experience, Terrell has served three community development corporations as executive director. He has also held various positions within higher education, including as professor and vice president. He regularly contributes to the broader church life through his writings, which include multiple books and monthly columns in faith-based and secular sources.   

Mike has been aware of the Wason Pond Pounder for many years and we registered for their final event (planned for 2020) back in 2019!  Of course 2020 was a rough year for events to say the least and their event was postponed again in 2021 due to picking dates that would have been difficult for attendance (one of them overlapping with OCRWC I believe). The final event finally happened though! We woke at 6:30am to make the trip up to New Hampshire to check out this small local OCR. We were not disappointed since the course was very well laid out, fun, and had some great obstacles for beginners to the sport! We interviewed a few people in the festival area, the top finishers, a woman that we helped through the course, and then finish up with an event recap! 0:00 - 3:24 - Intro 3:24 - 18:00 - Quick News 18:00 - 19:27 - Content Preface 19:27 - 28:10 - Fire Chief and Race Director David Veale Interviews 28:10 - 38:20 - Top Finisher Interviews 38:20 - 43:39 - Team Supendous and Derti Development Interviews 43:39 - 47:26 - Interview with Wendy and Mike and Katelyn Race Recap 47:26 - End - Outro ____ News Stories: Wall Street Journal Spartan Race "Cash Crunch" Savage Race Response to WSJ Article FIT Challenge Response to WSJ Article Brooklyn Half Marathon Death City Challenge Jersey City Podiums Nature Race Podiums Nuclear Race Podiums Spartan Toronto Sprint Podiums Spartan Toronto Super Podiums Spartan Nationals Park Stadium Podiums Toughest Mudder Philly Podiums Savage Race Maryland Podiums Savage Pro Series Leaderboards Accurate Secret Link Confusion Secret Link Alexa Secret Link Birthday Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 109. Mark Jones on Tough Mudder Changes, and the Last Polar Bear Challenge with Elites and Rob Butler! 126. The Last Samurai Sprint with Stephen Ferreira and Venue Owner Rob Russell! 272. Is OCR Dying? The Final FIT Challenge with Robb McCoy! 276. Derti Development with Kati and Brian Turcotte! ____  Next episode we will be hopefully hearing from an athlete that Mike is unfamiliar with but has made two impressive podium appearances these past two weeks! ____ 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

We were torn on what to have this episode focus on.  We intended to have someone call in from the Tri-State Spartan weekend but Mike was much more interested in the GORUCK Games after following it closely last weekend.  Luckily the results of our Instagram poll helped direct our decision! Jarrett Newby from Newbsanity took second place at the first GORUCK Games!  We talk about his training and preperation with Rich Ryan, his thoughts on how the competitions were run, and a reminder to check out his Newbsanity course, follow them on Instagram too! 0:00 - 3:07 - Intro 3:07 - 8:25 - Quick News 8:25 - 9:10 - Content Preface 9:10 - 54:18 - Jarrett Newby Interview 54:18 - End - Outro ____ News Stories: Falmouth Road Race Participant Cap RuckFest in New Jersey Strong Viking Podiums Hyrox London Podiums: Men and Women NJ Spartan Beast Podiums NJ Spartan Ultra Podiums Scary Funny Secret Link Fecal Secret Link Heartwarming Secret Link Workout Fail Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 195. GORUCK Star Course 26 with Mark Duplessis! 240. Ruckfest Beta Event with Mark Jones and Brandon Welling! 242. F.I.T./Newbsanity OCR Extravaganza Live with Robb McCoy, Jarrett Newby, Elites, and More! 247. OCR World Championships 3K with Elites! 249. OCR World Championships Team Races and 100 Meter Finals with Elites! 253. Ruck: Beta Trail and Games with Interviews! ____  Next episode we will be hearing from someone that ran TriState Spartan or Ultra Viking OCR! ____ 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

Mike woke up at 6am to get to the start of the second to last FIT Challenge OCR event!  He may have missed the start but he was able to get interviews with the mandatory elite wave finishers, socialize with great people, run a lap with Angela and Jimmie, volunteer on the course, take down the obstacles, and interview some of the 12 hour ultra finishers. Hope you enjoy the interviews from Mike's 13 hour day at FIT Challenge and an additional reminder that 2023 will be their final OCR so we hope to see you there! 0:00 - 4:04 - Intro 4:04 - 11:48 - Quick News 11:48 - 14:00 - Content Preface 14:00 - 26:58 - Elite Interviews (Jesse Belden, Brett Mazza, Michelle Aitken, Brittney Williams/Martinez, and Ryan Brizzolara) 26:58 - 47:48 - Ultra Interviews (Peter Panagedes, Logan Nagle, Kristy Devincentes, Adam Lovellett, Kelly Schiavone, and Kevin LaPlatney) 47:48 - End - Outro ____ News Stories: From the Heart Virtual 5k Kaci Monroe's Dad Savage Race Series Leaderboard Spartan San Diego Podiums Takeshi's Castle Coming Back Spartan Games Season 2 Episode 2 Spartan Games Season 2 Episode 3 Hunter MacIntyre Sets New Hyrox World Record Brint and Alex Almost Beat American Hyrox Doubles Record Burden Run Podiums Spartan Charlotte Sprint Podiums Tuscaloosa Guantlet Podiums Savage Race Gainesville Podiums FIT Challenge Elite Results FIT Challenge Ultra Results Treadmill Fail Secret Link Best Gift Secret Link Fearless Secret Link Retirement Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 272. Is OCR Dying? The Final FIT Challenge with Robb McCoy! 223. FIT Challenge with Elites, Ultra Elites, and Robb McCoy! 242. F.I.T./Newbsanity OCR Extravaganza Live with Robb McCoy, Jarrett Newby, Elites, and More! ____  Next episode we plan to have the folks from Derti Development on the show to talk about their facility and events! ____ 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

It's pretty clear that OCR has taken a massive hit due to the outbreak of COVID back in 2020 but many were optimistic about a strong return after.  Unfortunately, things still aren't looking much better with low turnouts at many events, race brands rapidly downsizing, and from what we and other friends can vouch for a large hit to podcast listeners. Robb McCoy from FIT Challenge has won awards from Best of OCR for his role as a race director, his race itself, and for the unique obstacles that are featured in them!  Yet due to the effect of low registrations, it is looking like this almost decade old OCR company will be coming to an end in 2023. We had him on to talk about what hs considered going into making this decision, what he believes it means for the sport of OCR, and his plans moving forward! Be sure to register for the second to last of their OCRs, follow them on Instagram, and join their community on Facebook. 0:00 - 2:35 - Intro 2:35 - 9:08 - Quick News 9:08 - 9:31 - Content Preface 9:31 - 13:31 - Mike's Rant 13:31 - 49:48 - Robb McCoy from FIT Challenge Interview 49:48 - End - Outro ____ News Stories: Joe DeSena Helping in Ukraine Jarrett Newby's Baby David Magida's Baby Spartan SLO Race Video: Women and Men Chandler Smith Engaged FIT Challenge Last OCR Announcement Atlanta Spartan Super Podiums: Men and Women Atlanta Spartan Sprint Podiums: Men and Women Mexico City Spartan Stadium Podiums: Men and Women Basketball Love Secret Link Surprise Secret Link Hula Hoop Secret Link Pep Talk Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 87. OCR Events Eulogy: Remembering Battlefrog, Superhero Scramble, Spartan Cruise and Many More! 223. FIT Challenge with Elites, Ultra Elites, and Robb McCoy! 242. F.I.T./Newbsanity OCR Extravaganza Live with Robb McCoy, Jarrett Newby, Elites, and More! ____  Next episode we may go to or have someone call in about BoldrDash WinterDash! ____ 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

Winter content is always tough, luckily Newbsanity doesn't care what the hell the weather is outside!  They put together their yearly Night Ops event and FIT Challenge joined in to host an ultra event there as well! We had Aliyah Emas, the 3rd place female finisher of the Night Ops event on to review her experience during the dark and cold event!  She was the only athlete to podium during this event who isn't a member of Newbsanity so it was interesting to get her thoughts on their permanent course as well as their event hosting capabilities! 0:00 - 3:52 - Intro 3:52 - 9:58 - Quick News 9:58 - 10:24 - Content Preface 10:24 - 51:36 - Aliyah Emas Interview 51:36 - End - Outro ____ News Stories: The Run Show in Boston is Cancelled Trevor Cichosz Engaged Autistic 100 Mile Finisher Ode to Laz on the News Deka Fit Austin Podiums: Men and Women Native X Podiums: Men and Women Newbsanity's Night Ops and FIT Ultra Podiums Cute Secret Link Funny Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 203. FIT Challenge, Newbsanity, and More with Meg Julian! 228. Newbsanity's Mud Gauntlet with Winner Ryan Brizzolara! 242. F.I.T./Newbsanity OCR Extravaganza Live with Robb McCoy, Jarrett Newby, Elites, and More! ____  Next episode we will hopefully be having someone who I found out about on TikTok (back when I used that).  We reached out and heard back from him, just waiting to see when the best time to record is! ____ 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

We had planned to cover the 24 Hour FIT Trail Ultra but due to some event confusion, none of the runners were still out by the time Mike and Katelyn showed up! We pivoted though and Katelyn got interviews at the FIT Frills Trail Race while Mike was running the multilap course!  Race Director Robb McCoy stated that this will be the final year for the Trailfecta Series so this is unfortunately the final FIT Frills event! 0:00 - 3:34 - Intro 3:34 - 10:44 - Quick News 10:44 - 13:40 - Content Preface 13:40 - 30:17 - FIT Frills Interviews 30:17 - End - Outro ____ News Stories: Spartan Blue Mountain Beast Podiums: Men and Women Spartan Blue Mountain Ultra Men Podium Spartan Blue Mountain Super Podiums Spartan Blue Mountain Sprint Podiums Spartan Dallas Beast Podiums: Men and Women Spartan Dallas Ultra Podiums Spartan Dallas Sprint Podiums Tougher Mudder San Bernadino Podiums Spartan National Series Top 10 Results: Men and Women Spartan Canadian Series Top 10 Results Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 118. FIT Challenge XII and Ultra with Elites! 223. FIT Challenge with Elites, Ultra Elites, and Robb McCoy! 242. F.I.T./Newbsanity OCR Extravaganza Live with Robb McCoy, Jarrett Newby, Elites, and More! ____  Next episode we hope to hear from someone in the elite field at the Citizen's Bank Spartan Stadium Race! ____ 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

Mike and Katelyn had a wedding to go to in Philadelphia ... on a Sunday.  Due to this it was difficult to get an episode out in a timely manner. Luckily, we had friend of the show Michael Kantor call in to talk about his experience at Muddy Buffalo, an event that Mike has had his eye on for the past few years! 0:00 - 2:49 - Intro 2:49 - 10:46 - Quick News 10:46 - 11:13 - Content Preface 11:13 - 27:00 - Interview with Michael Kantor 27:00 - End - Outro ____ News Stories: Javier Escobar Relationship Goals Kelly Sullivan West Virginia OCRWC Requiring COVID Vaccinations or Testing Rea Kolbl Bike Crash Bethany McChesney in a Boot Josh Chace Public Apology Tomato Feeding Machine for Runners Spartan West Virginia Beast Podiums: Men and Women Spartan National Series Standings: Men and Women Spartan West Virginia Super Podiums: Men and Women Spartan West Virginia Sprint Podiums: Men and Women Tougher Mudder Sonoma Podiums: Men and Women Meme of the Week Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 82. Bonefrog New York! 242. F.I.T./Newbsanity OCR Extravaganza Live with Robb McCoy, Jarrett Newby, Elites, and More! ____  Next episode Mike plans to give a recap and maybe some light coverage of the Finish at the 50 5k in Foxboro, MA! ____ 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

Mike's most anticipated local OCR event finally happened!  FIT Challenge and Newbsanity teamed up and created an OCR Extravaganza that appears to have a bright future! We drove about 5 and a half hours to get to Binghamton, NY and as expected it was worth it!  In addition to running a lap of both courses Mike got close to 20 interviews with people who made the event as special as it was! Be sure to follow and support FIT Challenge and Newbsanity as they are two of the remaining local Northeast OCRs and that is due to their strong leadership and fantastic communities! Also, shout out to Asa Coddington from Viking OCR for some fun pictures from the event, check to see if you're in some! 0:00 - 2:58 - Intro 2:58 - 8:23 - Quick News 8:23 - 9:44 - Content Preface 9:44 - 16:18 - Elite and Ultra Start Line Audio from F.I.T. at the Ravine 16:18 - 26:21 - F.I.T. at the Ravine Elite Interviews and Mike's Recap 26:21 - 32:49 - Newbsanity's Mud Gauntlet Elite Interviews and Start Line Audio 32:49 - 1:20:35 - Ultra Finisher Interviews and More 1:20:35 - 1:41:14 - Race Directors Robb McCoy and Jarrett Newby Interview 1:41:14 - End - Outro ____ News Stories: Raynham Man Walks 24,902 miles (Oh and he is 84) Your First Mud Run at Wildwood Beach Flight Attendant Pushes Beverage Cart from Boston to Ground Zero Man and Daughter Ride Tandem Bike from Washington to Maine Obstacle Wonderland Now Has Twister ShaCarri Richardson Finishes Last and Video Spartan Monterey Super Podiums: Men and Women Tougher Mudder South UK Podiums: Men and Women Spartan Hawaii Beast Podiums: Men and Women Spartan Hawaii Ultra Podiums: Men and Women Spartan Monterey Sprint Podiums: Men and Women Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 14. FIT Challenge VIII with Robb McCoy! 66. Ultra FIT Challenge with Robb McCoy and Sage Nutrition! 118. FIT Challenge XII and Ultra with Elites! 161. OCR America 2's Uncut Audio: Days 1-7! 203. FIT Challenge, Newbsanity, and More with Meg Julian! 223. FIT Challenge with Elites, Ultra Elites, and Robb McCoy! 228. Newbsanity's Mud Gauntlet with Winner Ryan Brizzolara! ____  Next episode we will be at a wedding in Philadelphia but we hope to have someone call in to talk about Muddy Buffalo! ____ 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

Mud Gauntlet is one of Newbsanity's many great events that they put on every year!  Other notable ones are their Extreme Ravine, Commando Cup, Frozen Four Miler, and the new Newbsanity Ultra FIT weekend!  Many exciting races but Mud Gauntlet is the more straightforward OCR one. Ryan Brizzolara won the event so we discuss how he got mixed up in the Newbsanity group, he gives a description of the many obstacles on the course, retells how he faced off against incredible athletes like Jashua Ried, Michael Suazo, and Josh Fiore, and how epic the afterparty was! 0:00 - 2:49 - Intro 2:49 - 11:29 - Quick News 11:29 - 11:57 - Content Preface 11:57 - 55:09 - Ryan Brizzolara Interview 55:09 - End - Outro ____ News Stories: Tough Mudder "New Obstacle" Hate Tough Mudder New Kids Program Spartan Race Not Supporting Robert Killian Justin T Manning Getting Married Bobby Ross MudGear Ad Floor is Lava Returning DEKA FIT West Palm Beach Podium Spartan Austin Super Podium: Men and Women Native X OCR Podium: Men and Women City Challenge Jersey City Podium: Men and Women Savage Race Ohio Podium: Men and Women Spartan Austin Sprint Podium: Men and Women Newbsanity's Mud Guantlet Podium: Men and Women Meme of the Week Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 161. OCR America 2’s Uncut Audio: Days 1-7! Stoke Shed's Day 4 of OCR America 2 Video 203. FIT Challenge, Newbsanity, and More with Meg Julian! 223. FIT Challenge with Elites, Ultra Elites, and Robb McCoy! ____  Next episode we will be hearing from one of the only female race directors in the sport of OCR! ____ 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

Mike spent 13 hours in Cumberland, RI covering FIT Challenge!  Interviewing, running, interviewing more, volunteering, and interviewing even more! You'll hear from a bunch of athletes including all 6 elite podium finishers, all 6 ultra podium finishers, the race director, and more!  See below for more information with time stamp specifics! 0:00 - 2:14 - Intro 2:14 - 7:06 - Quick News 7:06 - 8:27 - Content Preface 8:27 - 41:14 - Elite Podium (Meg Julian, Jerine, Jarrett Newby, Ryan Brizzolara, Ryan Kempson, Cassandra Carroll, and Matt Carroll) 41:14 - 57:22 - Athletic Brewing, Fitness Appeal, and The OCR Trainer) 57:22 - 1:14:35 - Ultra Podium (Patrick Beaulieu, Sara Korba, Kelly Glynn, Rebekkah Barrett, Akash Garg, and Adam Lovellette)  1:14:35 - 1:18:44 - Robb McCoy, Race Director of FIT Challenge 1:18:44 - End - Outro ____ News Stories: I Am A Spartan Podcast Episode 100 Charlotte Curtis Personal Story Jason Mozey's 24 Hour Devil's Den Ultra Chris White Coast Guard Elite Athlete of the Year Dallas Spartan Relocated Monterey Spartan Postponed Daniel Romanchuk Disability Memories Texas Savage Men and Women Podium Charlotte Spartan Men and Women Podium Hyrox Men and Women Podium Meme of the Week Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 220. FIT ‘Rock 5 Miler and 5k Trail Race Recap! 203. FIT Challenge, Newbsanity, and More with Meg Julian! 118. FIT Challenge XII and Ultra with Elites! 222. Matt Kempson on Tactical Games, Hyrox, Power Belly, and More! ____  Next episode Mike will be interviewing either the elite OCR athlete (?) or an old friend (?) as they discuss the somewhat dead OCR of (?)! ____ 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

It's time for our second of two 2020 recap episodes!  If you missed part one with our funny moments then check it out here! 2020 has been a strange year that likely won't be remembered well but we hope that this episode provides some great life lessons from our show so you can leave 2020 better than you went into it! Why are we so confident in our show this year? We have had athletes such as Brakken Kraker, Rebecca Hammond, Erin Rost, and Evan Perperis, as well as various race owners such as Jenn Scotts, Adrian Bijanada, and Robb McCoy. We traveled from the northeast all the way to Kansas, so we could provide great OCR and running content. Was 2020 the best year yet? No, but we learned to roll with the punches and pivot our show! 0:00 - 1:54 - Intro 1:54 - 4:43 - Quick News 4:43 - 5:08 - Content Preface 5:08 - 7:20 - All Guests 7:33 - 4:01:39 - 2020 Important Clips 4:01:39 - End - Outro Brian Gowiski COVID Positive Cole Schwartz Strong AF Training Mack Roesch Saves Raccoon Spartan Games (Episodes 1, 2, 3, 4) Secret Link OCR Discord (Share some knowledge!) Related Episodes: 52. 2017 Recap Compilation - Lessons Learned and Things Remembered! 104. 2018 Recap Compilation – Lessons Learned and Things Remembered! 156. 2019 Recap Compilation – Lessons Learned and Things Remembered! Next week's episode will be a podcaster round table!  The OCR Report 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

Today Brother Boggs continues to talk Local Flavors with Race Directors who are still putting events on in 2020. Robb Mccoy of F.I.T. Challenge is one of those Race Directors. Not only is Robb still able to put on races, but, he has 5 more this year. 4 trail races and one obstacle. He kicks off the remainder of the year with the Survival of the F.I.T.est 24 hour trail run on October 24th. The Trailfecta October 25th - November 26th - December 6th 2020. And the F.I.T. XIV that was rescheduled from April 4th to November 21st. Boggs and Robb talk about all his events, the challenges of race directing, both before and during covid, and they talk about OCR in general. You need to listen to this episode and get out to Rhode Island for these events. Find Robb and the F.I.T. challenge here: http://www.fitchallenge.org/ Facebook and Insta: @f.i.t.challenge WANT FREE STUFF? Do us a favor and rate us and leave a review on your favorite Podcast Platform. Screenshot it and email the review to us at BeastNetPodcast@gmail.com and we will send you a sticker. www.ocr-strong.com/ www.BeastNetPod.com Music Info: https://beastnetpod.com/music #beastnetpod #OCRBuddy #OCRStrong #OCRaddix #OCRStrong2020 #raceLOCAL --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/support

Listen as Mike and Katelyn talk about the effects of COVID-19 on the OCR and running communities and give some updates on major race cancelations and reschedulings. Luckily for Mike and Katelyn, Robb McCoy (race director of FIT Challenge and the FIT Trail Series), was able to still host his FIT 'Rock 5 Miler and 5k!  0 - 2:34 - Intro 2:34 - 10:27 - News 10:27 - 16:40 - Race Recap 16:40 - end - Outro The OCR Report - Coronavirus and OCR; 7x World Champion Lindsay Webster London and Boston Marathon Update Boston Marathon Update NYC City Half Marathon is Cancelled Tough Ruck Update Robert Killian on COVID-19 Spartan Athletes on COVID-19 OCR America 2 Documentary   BoldRDash WinterDash Cancelled Secret Link! OCR Discord (Talk to other people that could destroy you in your age group!) FIT 'Rock 5 Miler and 5k Results Our next episode will be about, we're not sure yet!  The OCR Report 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 Use coupon code "adventure" for 10% off MudGear products Use coupon code "OCR20" for 20% off Every Man Jack 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

Rob McCoy and Matt catch up on The Original UltraBeast, The F.I.T. Challenge events, and the new OCR Bucket Challenge. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Savage Race -  Savage Full and Blitz distance at 13 events in 2020. Show Notes F.I.T. Challenge OCR Bucket List Challenge Support Matt going to The Boston Marathon Support Us On Patreon

In this episode, Jacob and Leah bring you another hidden gem of a local race, the F.I.T. Challenge. It’s not too late to sign up for this one, and there’s multiple race options. Find out what makes this race unique and a “must do” for your race schedule!

Listen to gain an inside look at Ultra FIT Challenge. Ultra FIT Challenge was a twelve hour obstacle course race, that involved over 8,000 feet of elevation, 50 obstacles and over 28 miles of running. You will also hear from race director Robb McCoy and race sponsor Sage Nutrition!  Sage Nutrition Instagram Handles @sagenutritionllc @mis_fit_sagenutrition  @weels_sagenutrition  @ty.images  Next weekend we will be at the BAA 5k in Boston and the Lincoln Tunnel Challenge in NJ and NY! Use coupon code "adventure" for 10% off MudGear products: https://mudgear.com  New Facebook page for the podcast: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our new podcast Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com Leave a voicemail: 617-807-0542 Check out our team's website: www.mstefanorunning.com Like our team on Facebook: MStefano Running Follow our team on Twitter and Instagram: @MStefanoRunning Follow our team on Tumblr: MStefanoRunning Subscribe on Youtube: MStefano Running Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

It was a cold and snowy weekend but it takes more than that to keep us from lacing up our running shoes! The courses ranged from a short 5k to a long 5k and we were on the roads as well as the trails. Huge thanks to Robb McCoy for talking on the show, learn more about his events at: http://www.fitchallenge.org   Next weekend we will be at: No races that we know of but you will hear from Matt B Davis! Please consider writing a review on iTunes, as it really helps the show! Check out our website: www.mstefanorunning.com Like us on Facebook: MStefano Running Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @MStefanoRunning Follow us on Tumblr: MStefanoRunning Subscribe on Youtube: MStefano Running Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

Fortitude, Integrity, and Toughness are three characteristics that were exhibited in spades at FIT Challenge's first appearance at Powder Ridge! Was the event worth the drive and what is in store for the future of FIT? Robb gives us plenty of information and we hope you guys get half as excited as we are about what he had to say! Next weekend we will be at: Warrior Dash in Thomson, CT Tough Mudder Northeast Saturday in Louden, NH Falmouth Road Race in Falmouth, MA Tough Mudder Northeast Sunday in Louden, NH Please consider writing a review on iTunes, as it really helps the show! Check out our website: www.mstefanorunning.com Like us on Facebook: MStefano Running Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @MStefanoRunning Follow us on Tumblr: MStefanoRunning Subscribe on Youtube: MStefano Running Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

Angela, Katelyn, and Mike all did epic fit at FIT Challenge VIII in Cumberland, RI!  Since Mike was competing via multilaps his account of the race differed a little from the girls', so the first half is them comparing and contrasting their experience. For the latter half we were able to get the founder of FIT Challenge, Robb McCoy, on the phone to talk about his history with his business and the bright future that it has ahead of it! http://www.fitchallenge.org/ https://www.facebook.com/fitchallenge.org/ @f.i.t.challenge #doepicfit Check out our website: www.mstefanorunning.com Like us on Facebook: MStefano Running Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @MStefanoRunning Follow us on Tumblr: MStefanoRunning Add us on Snapchat: MStefano Running Subscribe on Youtube: MStefano Running Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

Great Conversation with Deb Krause, Christopher Grundy, Tyler Connoley and hosted by Robb McCoy!Deb Krause: @Debdkrause Facebook Tyler Connely: @Connoley Facebook Christopher Grundy: christophergrundy.com @ChrstphrGrundy

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Strategies for staying at our best during Advent (0:33) Taking advantage of January (7:13) Christmas visitors versus Easter visitors (9:08) Reflecting on the conversation with Rev. Robb McCoy and Rev. Eric Fistler (10:45) The lectionary as a tool to use well or poorly (13:19) The value of lectionary resources in preparation and expanding perspectives (16:21) Deleted Scene: Struggling alongside our congregations (18:18) Questions for reflection on your 2015 (23:29) Merry Christmas and thank you! (24:53) Links to things mentioned in the episode Defining Grace Blog Post: Permission to Go Short During Advent Preaching Collective Blog Post: Making Your January Sermon Series Your Best Ever! Rainer on Leadership Podcast Episode 179: Six Considerations for Holiday Outreach Google Trends: Anxiety Pulpit Fiction Podcast TextWeek.com Feasting on the Word Commentaries Sermon Brainwave Podcast Pulpit Fiction Podcast Interview with Walter Brueggemann Next Episode arrives January 1, 2016! Interview with Rev. Sarah Heath, Teaching/Preaching Site Pastor at Shepherd of the Hills UMC in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Guest: Rev. Robb McCoy- Pastor, Two Rivers United Methodist Church, Rock Island, IL Rev. Eric Fistler- Pastor, First Congregational Church, Crystal Lake, IL General Topic: To Lectionary or Not To Lectionary Introduction to Robb, Eric, and their ministries (1:19) Philosophy and approach to preaching (3:02) Origins of the Pulpit Fiction Podcast (4:48) The benefits of doing the podcast (7:57) Choosing when and when not to use the lectionary (10:10) Strengths of the lectionary (13:11) Frustration with lectionary edits (15:49) Alternate lectionaries (17:17) Knowing what your church and/or the moment needs (18:45) The future of the Pulpit Fiction Podcast (20:07) Searching for sermon material on Saturdays (22:23) Toughest and favorite preaching experiences (23:33) Impactful preachers/communicators (28:36) How to follow Robb and Eric (34:12) Links to things mentioned in the episode Pulpit Fiction Podcast Robb and Eric on the SermonSmith Podcast We Make the Road by Walking: A Year-Long Quest for Spiritual Formation, Reorientation, and Activation by Brian McLaren Reaching out to our guest Pulpit Fiction Podcast on iTunes Pulpit Fiction Website Pulpit Fiction on Facebook @PulpitFPodcast on Twitter FatPastor.me (Robb McCoy’s blog) @FatPastor on Twitter (Robb McCoy) @PastorPirate on Twitter (Eric Fistler) Next Episode arrives December 15, 2015! Reflection on our interview with Robb and Eric, as well as your feedback on the show! Get yours in now using the links below. Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show! Thanks for the exciting launch (0:16) Listener feedback on previous episodes (0:50) Roy: Advent conversation can benefit non-preachers (1:30) Drew: Writing as a discipline for infrequent preachers (4:06) Reflecting on the conversation with Rev. Chad Brooks (6:00) Importance of priorities, goals, and plans (6:56) Preparation guards against tangents (7:47) Knowing your own rhythm of focus and energy (8:24) Mind Management rather than Time Management (10:04) Productivity Tools (10:47) Deleted Scene: Connecting college students and young adults with local churches (12:28) Links to things mentioned in the episode The Productive Pastor Podcast David Kadavy on Mind Management Defining Grace Guest Post: Scheduling and Time Management for Pastors Next Episode arrives December 1, 2015! Interview with Rev. Robb McCoy and Rev. Eric Fistler, the pastors behind the Pulpit Fiction Podcast Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.

Episode 89- Happy Father's Day Everyone. Listen in as Matt talks to Robb McCoy of the F.I.T. Challenge. Robb is one of the good guys producing quality homegrown obstacle races. Find out how he works with other local RDs to be successful and help grow a great local scene in New England.  (You may also hear River, the youngest member of the Davis clan, in the background as Matt was on daddy duty during this interview) In addition, we speak with Rose Wetzel. This interview was recorded at the USOCR conference in Atlanta back in April. Rose has stormed the scene winning several Spartan Races in recent months. In this chat, we get to know a lot about Rose and learn some of her thoughts on the current state of the industry. Today’s episode is sponsored by Race The Reaper.  Every year, at least half of their obstacle designs are different. Reaper faithfuls are always wondering what’ s next. Train Hard and Prove It July 19th, 2014!