Podcasts about spartan racing

In this episode, Joe De Sena sits down with veteran, coach, and author Tara Pipia to explore how Spartan Racing and military discipline can help you overcome life's greatest challenges.   Tara shares her journey from serving in Afghanistan to rebuilding her life through community, fitness, and purpose. Together, they dive into how doing hard things—whether on the battlefield or on the Spartan course—can heal emotional wounds, build resilience, and create lasting transformation.   If you're looking for real-world strategies to thrive through adversity, tap into grit, and find meaning in discomfort, tune in now!   Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:43 Meet Tara Pipia 01:44 Military service & leadership lessons 02:08 Sara's most challenging experience 03:36 Lessons from doing hard things 05:21 Turning pain into progress 06:58 Growing up tough in New York 08:02 Family lessons on resilience 08:59 Joe's story on kids quitting the camp 09:36 How Spartan race inspired Tara's book 12:40 Spartan race & recovery 14:20 How to live an optimal life 15:31 How to connect with Tara   Connect to Tara: Website: https://www.tarapipia.com/ Instagram: @spartandekadog Facebook: Tara Pipia LinkedIn: Tara Pipia

Kelton Shelley shares his extraordinary journey from childhood leukemia to becoming a dedicated endurance athlete, highlighting the power of resilience and the importance of investing in oneself. His story inspires listeners to face challenges head-on and embrace their unique paths to success.• Definition of 'deposit' in the context of personal growth • Kelton's childhood in Utah and initial passion for sports • Overcoming leukemia and the pivotal role of family support • Transition to endurance sports and the significance of hard work • The challenges and triumphs of participating in Spartan races • Insights on dealing with pain and mental perseverance • The balance between racing and playing drums in a metal band • Setting future goals and embracing life's adventures • The deeper meaning of adventure as a continuous journeyWant to be a guest on Journey with Jake? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/journeywithjake To sign up for my newsletter and a chance to win a Sacred Spaces Gift Box please visit www.journeywithjake.net/newsletter. To learn more about Sacred Spaces Volume 3 please visit www.colleenaviscoaching.com/events. Visit geneticinsights.co and use the code "DISCOVER25" to enjoy a sweet 25% off your first purchase.

Faye Stenning makes a highly anticipated return to Big Idea Big Moves! You might recognize her from NBC's coverage of Spartan Racing, as a fierce Defender on Million Dollar Mile, or from the TELUS documentary She Is Spartan. But beyond her reputation as an elite athlete, Faye has taken on new roles—as a coach, a mom, and now, the founder of Fit with Faye. In this episode, Faye shares how her science-backed approach to training helps people get stronger, fitter, and healthier without wasting time on ineffective workouts. She talks about how goal setting, consistency, and efficient training are key to making real progress, even for those juggling busy schedules. If you're looking for a realistic, sustainable way to level up your fitness this year, this conversation is for you! Be sure to tell Jamie and Faye what you think about this episode by leaving a review and rating. It helps us get the message out there! Find out more https://linktr.ee/bigideabigmoves Look at our Partnership Info Package Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/bigidea_bigmoves Facebook www.facebook.com/bigideabigmoves For amazing Lifestyle Clothing and pickleball apparel epitomesportswear.com For Human Resources and Talent help contact www.epitomeHR.com Take their free assessment Talk to us about partnerships Sleep is the key to building muscle, improving athletic performance, and increasing productivity. But winding down and getting great sleep can be tough. Thirdzy's PM Recovery Collagen can help. This all-natural drink powder, packed with nutrients and amino acids, supports great quality sleep and muscle recovery. With no melatonin or sedatives – you won't get hooked or feel groggy in the morning. Go to thirdzy.com and use code BIBM20 to save 20% Follow Faye on Instagram: @fayestenning_ocr www.fitwithfaye.com

Getting older is pretty incredible. And that's not just our opinion — lately, on the HerMoney podcast, we've been talking to some amazing women who have shown us that getting old is actually a life-affirming experience.  We recently chatted with Tamsen Fadal on reinventing your career in your 50s. There was also Gwen Bounds, who took up Spartan Racing at age 47, and Bonnie Hammer who started a family in her 40's. These women have shown us that there's no timeline for accomplishing all of your dreams. Michelle Singletary, personal finance columnist at the Washington Post, joins us to share some of the goals we should be meeting — or striving to meet — in every decade of our lives.  CHAPTERS: 00:00 Jean's Reflections on Turning 60 06:00 Financial Milestones for Your 30s 09:00 Financial Milestones for Your 40s 11:00 Financial Milestones for Your 50s 17:00 Financial Milestones for Your 60s and Beyond 32:00 Mailbag Question 1: What are the pros and cons of taking out a reverse mortgage? 38:00 Mailbag Question 2: I received a large settlement as part of my divorce. How should I invest it?  TAKEAWAYS: Developing a healthy hatred for debt is crucial for financial success. Investing early and often is key to building wealth. Health should be prioritized to avoid future financial burdens. Creating a spending plan can help manage financial anxiety in retirement. Planning for retirement should involve sitting down with your partner and aligning on goals. Traveling and enjoying life should be part of retirement planning. Learn more about our Finance Fixx program here. Use code PODCAST for a $100 discount.  Thank you to Gainbridge® for supporting the HerMoney podcast. Gainbridge® created ParityFlex™, a multi-year guaranteed annuity, to offer women security and flexibility at a time when they need it the most—retirement. Learn more about ParityFlex™ here. The HerMoney with Jean Chatzky podcast is sponsored by Edelman Financial Engines. The podcast team and its host are neither employees nor clients of EFE, however, the show does receive fixed compensation and is a paid endorser and therefore has an incentive to endorse EFE and its planners. To learn more about the sponsorship, please visit PlanEFE.com/HerMoney. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast, and to learn more about Airwave, head to www.airwavemedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Greg Yocom, a real estate investor, and lifelong competitor who has defied age and odds by completing over 100 Spartan Races. Discover the unshakable mental toughness and resilience that propels this 65-year-old to push his limits, even as others his age are retiring.   Dive into Greg's inspiring journey, from overcoming a devastating divorce to developing an unwavering "no excuses" mindset. Learn how he applies the lessons of Spartan Racing to achieve success in business and life and hear his thoughts on instilling the right mindset in the next generation. Don't miss this amazing conversation with Greg Yocom, the 65-year-old Spartan who refuses to quit. This episode is a must-watch for anyone seeking the secrets to becoming unstoppable, no matter your age or circumstances. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:23 Greg's background  04:11 The importance of preparation 05:29 Failing without being a failure 08:14 Retiring is quitting 11:55 What's so good about the Spartan Race? 13:36 Applying Spartan Race experience to business 15:05 How to deal with losing motivation 16:00 The use of social media 17:18 What is the first step? 19:23 Greg's struggles with high cholesterol 22:09 Installing healthy mindset in kids 24:05 How can people find Greg?

Learning something new can be daunting, especially as you get older. But here's the thing, the sooner you master a new skill, whether it be how to invest in the stock market, manage your debt, or take on a new sport — the closer you are to mastering it.  My guest today, Gwendolyn Bounds, author of “Not Too Late: The Power of Pushing Limits At Any Age,” wants you to ignore that nagging voice at the back of your head that says that you don't know enough to get started and just take the first step. She did that when she took on Spartan Racing at age 47 and today, we're talking about the parallels between striving for financial and physical goals at any age.  Takeaways: Setting big goals, whether they be physical or financial, and breaking them down into smaller steps is the key to achieving personal growth. Overcoming financial and physical challenges requires perseverance and a willingness to push yourself beyond your comfort zones. Financial and physical challenges share similar processes of setting goals, learning new steps, getting out of your comfort zone, and seeing incremental improvements add up.  It's never too late to start pushing limits and pursuing new financial challenges. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 03:04 The Power of Learning New Skills in Middle-Age 06:39 Embracing New Challenges, Spartan Racing 12:17 Similarities Between Personal Finance and Exercise  19:13 Overcoming Fear 23:54 Finding Patience in Plateaus and Setbacks 33:18 The Connection Between Financial and Physical Well-being 35:46 Transition to Mailbag  Have a question for us? Write to us at mailbag@hermoney.com. While you're at it, join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Interested in learning more about investing alongside hundreds of other women? Join us every other Monday night on Zoom and learn more at investingfixx.com. Thank you to Gainbridge® for supporting the HerMoney podcast. Gainbridge® created ParityFlex™, a multi-year guaranteed annuity, to offer women security and flexibility at a time when they need it the most—retirement. Learn more about ParityFlex™ here. The HerMoney with Jean Chatzky podcast is sponsored by Edelman Financial Engines. The podcast team and its host are neither employees nor clients of EFE, however, the show does receive fixed compensation and is a paid endorser and therefore has an incentive to endorse EFE and its planners. To learn more about the sponsorship, please visit PlanEFE.com/HerMoney. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast, and to learn more about Airwave, head to www.airwavemedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our latest episode, we're thrilled to welcome Jesse, a dedicated member of the Strength Warehouses community, to the show. Hosted by the ever-engaging Nate, this episode dives into an inspiring journey of strength and endurance.

Jenny Craig-Brown leads the Lifers as the Executive Director at GreatNews.Life. As the Founder and Host of the popular podcast and event, "All About the Girls," Jenny is committed to building a community that celebrates and uplifts women.A proud native of Northwest Indiana, Jenny's roots are embedded in the region where she was born and raised. Her passion for the outdoors is evident in her love for hiking, Spartan racing and kayaking. Beyond her professional pursuits, Jenny enjoys moments spent with her nieces and nephew, time with her husband of 10+ years and traveling with friends. GreatNews.Life and Podcast Host Jenny Craig-Brown have transformed the All About the Girls annual event into a podcast! These monthly episodes feature incredible women giving the audience all the insight about what makes them happy, successful, and motivational. New episodes launch on Sundays to make sure to start your week on a positive note! The All About the Podcast is brought to you by GreatNews.Life

Noah sits down with Mark Bedard a project manager with Daniel O'Connell & Sons Construction. Mark is a phenomenal leader who believes in the importance of social awareness and people interaction. In addition to that he is a world-class Spartan racer and shares how is competition experience translates to leading complex construction projects and mentoring future leaders.

On this weeks episode, we invited our guest Dr. Roy Teng (a Richmond Legend) to come and talk with us about his family history and immigrating to the U.S., his love for Spartan racing, thoughts on wrestling, and more! Social Media: @jnfvisuals @Coach_Nick_EC57 @Coachsak21 Please like, share, and comment on our episodes! Join the conversation, and "Chase The Hug" with us. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chasingthehug/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chasingthehug/support

In today's episode, I speak with my good friend Clay Speakman. Clay coached my entry into Spartan Racing and was instrumental in getting my mindset to actually enjoy doing hard things – a phrase we talk about in this discussion – do hard things – has actually become a mantra for me and I think has helped me easily overcome obstacles in my life. In this conversation, we talk about fitness, Spartan Racing, longevity, AI, technology, masterminds, and many more. You can reach Clay via email at clayspeakman@gmail.com Finally, if you'd be interested in being on the show, why not contact me – my direct dial is  845-474-2924 and my email is gbcoyle@thecoylegroup.com

Earlier this month I drove down to Katy TX to spend some time with my brother and his family before we woke up the next morning for the Spartan Sprint! 5k trail run + 20 obstacles later, R.J. completed his first ever Spartan (and 5k race!) and I completing my first ever Sprint!It was super fun to complete the race with him and it seems we may have stated a new brotherly tradition. We're already thinking about when the next one might be!We also recorded a podcast which I finally got around to editing.In this episode you'll hear us start with a wrap up of the Spartan race before I lead the conversation through the Strong Com 3 C's.Strong Communication * What is R.J.'s go to Power Acronym?* Leading a sales team* Building a S.M.A.R.T. culture+ Community Building* The Village Question= Strong CompanyEnjoy!Thanks for reading Local Leadership Newsletter! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dunnonpurpose.substack.com

Debbie last spoke with Panos in January 2019 after meeting him in Ironman Hawaii 2018! Here is our past conversation- https://debbiepotts.net/pnoe-cardio-m... Who is Panos Papadiamantis? "I started my studies at the National Technical University of Athens, where I studied mechanical engineering. I then continued my studies at the Stanford School of Engineering, focusing on operations research and engineering management. During my stint at Stanford, I worked as a research assistant in the Center of International Security and Collaboration. There, I worked alongside Siegfried Hecker, former director of the Los Alamos National Laboratory, and William Perry, former Minster of Defence of the United States, in conducting research and risk analysis on nuclear technology and its implications on national security. Following my studies at Stanford, I worked as a product manager in IT infrastructure companies in Silicon Valley while always wanting to start my own company. Hence, when my cofounder and friend approached me with the idea of developing an affordable breath analysis device to analyze human metabolism with clinical precision, I jumped on board. As an engineer on paper and at heart, I was always fascinated by analyzing and understanding systems. Building PNOĒ exposed me to the most fascinating, uncharted, and misunderstood one, the human body. At PNOĒ, my colleagues and I have analyzed more than 100,000 metabolic profiles and helped more than 40,000 achieve better health and performance through metabolic-based recommendations founded on their metabolic profiles and recommendations supported by more than 1,000 peer-reviewed articles. PNOĒ is trusted by 3,000+ health professionals, world-class athletes such as Russel Wilson (NFL champion), Emma Raducanu (US Open champion), and Annie Thorisdottir (Crossfit Games champion), 100+ research centers and universities including MIT, UCLA, and Columbia University, as well as leading brands including Inbody and Spartan Racing." We chat about all things metabolic testing at rest and exercise... What does it mean to have a personalized program? How can breath analysis inform the main pillars of personalized programming  How can breath reveal fuel usage and how can it help me become more fat efficient? How to test resting test- RMR - what do you find out? How does this help someone burn fat/lose weight? How do we test exercise metabolism- how to find fat burning, cross over and speed AT zones? Race pace? Training heart rates? How can we create an individualized program to match fueling to training and racing.  Video link: https://youtu.be/kEWiDF8Mxr0 Debbie Potts The WHOLESTIC Method Program Burn Fat. Optimize Health. Improve Performance. Certified FDNP and FNTP Kion Coach, NASM CPT, CHEK HLC, USAT www.debbiepotts.net

It was another year for the annual Long Haul 100! Time and time again, this is the place where so many runners take on the 100-mile distance for the first time! Not only from the first 100, but also the 5th... 6th... 10th 100-mile! This year Mo Hogan, Patrick Lloyd, Craig Bets, and Mac Jackson were some of the 100-mile first timers! The episode first opens up with some BIG NEWS for the Long Haul in regard to 2024! Your Race Director Andy "Croom" Mathews spills the beans and gives us the deets! The Long Haul 100 is truly one of those races that is near and dear to my heart. It's the place where I got my first 100-mile belt buckle. It's that special place where I truly achieved something I thought no way I could ever. Coming into the Long Haul 100, Mo Hogan has done races like the Daytona 50 miler, the Pinellas Trail Challenge, the Skunk Ape Night Run, and the 8 Hours of Hell! Her very first ultra took place at the Croom Zoom 50k! She got her first 100 mile belt buckle this year with a time of 31:14:15!! Patrick Llyod is new into the sport having done the Frozen H3 50 Miler and the Foking Run for the Greenhouse 8hr in 2021! It was in the Summer of 2019 that he first decided to make it a goal to finish a 100 mile race. This was the moment and he got it ! He had been training for and dreaming of for 3+ years and he got his belt buckle with a time of 23:51:50! He was last Sub-24 Hour runner at the 2024 Long Haul 100! Craig Betz is also new to the sport of ultra-running having started in the Spartan Racing and Road Racing scene! He had a busy 2021 and 2022 diving deep into races like the Croom Zoom 50k, Georgia Jewel 50 miler, the Long Play, the Dunes 50k, and the Trident! He got his belt buckle at the Long Haul with a time of 25:55:00! Mac Jackson, like everyone else on this list... also started ultra-running fairly recent in the past few years! He has done races like the JW Corbett 50k, the Colt 45, and a DNF at the Trident! He's currently coached by Sally McRae and the proof is in the pudding... he had one amazing performace at this years race! Mac took 4th Overall with a time of 19:11:36!!! Not to shabby for your first 100 miler!!! Enjoy!!

Welcome back! In Episode 012, I introduce you to my next guest Miriam Fregoso..Miriam is a Mental Health Therapist who's work is focused on high school students - where she helps these students practice mindfulness, & also implements fitness, meditation, visualization & manifestation. I first met Miriam & her husband Junior at a DEKA STRONG event I hosted through my DEKA Bay Area Program at CrossFit of Fremont (powered by ikala) back in June 2022. Miriam, Junior and their team called Garlic City Ruckers returned again in September 2022 to take on our DEKA MILE event. .Miriam's fitness journey started back in 2010 when she was battling mental health challenges like depression, panic & anxiety attacks as well as enduring both mental & physical abuse. Miriam credits fitness, her life experiences & God for who she is today. Miriam started Spartan Racing in 2016 & has also completed endurance-based events through Machete Madness and GORUCK..Much more about Miriam's background and story are discussed in this episode so please watch or give it a listen! Looking forward to you learning more about Miriam in order to help you LEVEL UP YOUR LIFE!.Below is where you can follow Miriam: https://www.instagram.com/garlic_city_ruckers/https://www.facebook.com/jael.freg.7 .Thank you so much for lending me your time and ears!.Checkout my website at https://www.joebalafitness.com to connect with me and stay in the know about the latest with my journey as a coach, trainer, athlete, and human. .Email me at joe@joebalafitness.com if you have any questions, would like to make some recommendations about future guests, would like to be a guest, and provide me your feedback. .Connect with me and follow me on social media on my personal Instagram, my business Instagram, as well as on TikTok and YouTube. Don't forget to connect with me too on LinkedIn!.Please subscribe to my podcast, share it and write a review. You can find the Joe Bala Fitness podcast now on my website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeartRadio. .Linked below is where you'll find the video version of this podcast episode if you'd like to watch & listen to it again! .https://youtu.be/sgMNyZHGwiQ.Looking forward to having you back to listen & watch my next episode very soon!.Here are my links:http://joebalafitness.com/ https://www.facebook.com/coachjoebala/   https://www.instagram.com/ninjoeneer/  https://www.instagram.com/joebalafitness/https://www.youtube.com/@joebalafitness  https://www.tiktok.com/@joebalafitness?lang=en  https://www.linkedin.com/in/joebalafitness/

On this Episode Liam Mitchell tells us about finding fitness to get his life back in order. Then, he finds he has a talent for Obstacle Course Racing, and decides to go all in-to get after it! Great conversation about Spartan Racing, European Championships, and World Championships as well.

The OCR Underground Show is the best resource for OCR specific training programs.  In this episode I share two studies on Carbohydrates.  Specifically they are about carbohydrate restriction training.  When I wrote my book Fuel and Fire, my plan was to help readers understand the importance of food and training.  These complement each other when done correctly and can provide powerful improvements in your performance.  Carbohydrate restriction can boost or blunt results depending on how you do it.  These two studies show how in one situation it can help your training and in another slow it down.   In the Inside Mike's Mind segment I dive into Off Season Training for OCR.  This time of year I always stress the importance of dividing your training cycles into an in season and off season plan.  This might sound confusing, so I share some of the key aspects of off season training and what I am currently doing for my program.   And finally I have a great chat with SGX Coach Gina DiSanto.  Gina starting her fitness career over 20 years ago while living in Germany.  She had to overcome a huge language barrier, but fell in love with the industry.  Fast forward and she is a nutritionist, spinning and pilates instructor, as well as SGX Certified.  Gina recently competed at the Spartan race in Sparta, Greece as well as the Deka World Championship.  She shared some of her training plans on how she is prepping for these big races and well as how she overcome significant injury to compete at a high level again.   All this and much more in today's episode.   Shop My Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements at www.aminoco.com/OCR.  Enter code OCR at check to Save 30% + get a FREE amino eBook! Amino Co's science is unmatched with over 30 years of experience.  Amino Co was created by former Harvard professor and world-renowned clinical researcher Dr. Robert Wolfe.  Their precise blends of amino acids help you become stronger, heal faster, reduce ag-related declines and improve your overall metabolic health.  

Today's episode features performance coach and breathing specialist, Leo Ryan.  Leo is the founder of Innate-Strength.com.  Leo has studied from many elite personal training, physical therapy and breathing schools including Dip. Buteyko Method, Wim Hof, Oxygen Advantage Master Instructor, Fascial Stretch Therapist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Pilates.  Leo previously appeared on episode 219 speaking on many elements of breath training for athletic performance including nose vs mouth breathing in training, breath hold time as a readiness indicator, and more. The use of one's breath for training and overall well-being has become more and more on my radar with each passing year.  From my foray into the endurance end of the competitive spectrum (Spartan Racing in 2019), to understanding the role of rib cage expansion in movement biomechanics, to breathing for energy and recovery, to the training practices of the old-school strongmen, in each year of my life, understanding and training the breath becomes more substantial. On today's show, Leo Ryan returns to dig into the role of breath training, and its role in recovery, both within the workout itself, and in day-to-day recovery from training efforts.  We often talk about having an adequate “aerobic base”, but for some reason, the actual core of that aerobic base, which is “breathing”, is rarely considered, and Leo goes into making capacity workouts even more effective through breathing mechanics, physiology and rhythm.  Leo will also cover the role of CO2 and CO2 tolerance in human and athletic function, rhythmic aspects of breathing in athletic performance, and then some dynamics on breathing in the scope of strength training sessions. Today's episode is brought to you by SimpliFaster, Lost Empire Herbs, and the Elastic Essentials online course. For 15% off your Lost Empire Herbs order, head to lostempireherbs.com/justfly. To try Pine Pollen for FREE (just pay for shipping), head to: justflypinepollen.com View more podcast episodes at the podcast homepage. Timestamps and Main Points: 4:57 – Thoughts on Irish Dancing and athletic performance, from Leo's perspective residing in Ireland 13:00 – Getting deeper into the role of breathing and breath-work in helping athletes recover from intense workouts 27:00 – The state of world health and strength on the human level, in the scope of modern society 32:00 – How one's breathing throughout the day can dictate one's recovery from training 41:27 – The specifics of Leo's breath training that helped his training group to drastically improve their recovery in a 10-day period 46:00 – The dynamics of breathing rhythm on health and performance 52:20 – Controlled exhale dynamics and the importance of CO2 tolerance in athletic development 1:05:40 – Thoughts on breathing in the scope of heavier strength training, from a recovery and pressure dynamics perspective “There is a lot of footwork, a lot of high kicks, and a lot of fast feet (in Irish dancing) so for improving your speed for sport, it's absolutely incredible” “Paul Chek said it beautifully that “every summer has its winter” and if you don't take your winter, winter is going to take you” “The breath is a phenomenal window into how your whole body and mind is working; and then you can use the breath to upregulate or downregulate the system as needed” “(After over-using coffee) when you have your morning coffee, you are just getting yourself up to baseline” “The breath is a beautiful guide to rebuilding your baselines, and making sense of where you are in the world” “My idea of breath training is restoring your breath back to baseline” “They ran (12 minutes max) their way first; then they trained for 10 days in nasal breathing and breath techniques, and then they ran it again; and they ran it my way.  What I found was a 1-2% performance improvement, but I found a 40% recovery improvement”

Discomfort is the currency of our dreams. My coach Brooke Castillo talks about often.  In the podcast I share ways to allow the discomfort instead of avoiding it by pretending, controlling, or reacting to it. Learning how to go through discomfort is an essential tool if you want to live a big full life. I share my personal experience of going through discomfort recently when I participated in a Spartan race. 

Episode 2084 - On this Monday episode, Anna Vocino and Vinnie Tortorich talk about getting into Spartan Racing, Zippo lighters, jumping into NSNG®, and more.  https://vinnietortorich.com/2022/04/jumping-into-nsng-and-racing/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS SPARTAN RACING Leona has gotten into Spartan racing. Mostly these are 5ks and 10ks. They come in varying difficulties. They do longer races, too, but Leona has stuck with the 5ks. Two of the races have had super versatile terrains. You have lots of obstacles along the way, including rope climbs and the like. Some are water obstacles, too. There's also a spear throw! She doesn't get a ton of time to train -- she's inconsistent with it. People really support each other and it's a ton of fun. Set a goal and train for one! JUMPING INTO NSNG® Someone recently wrote to Anna asking whether she should commit to this lifestyle now. She has had hormonal imbalance in the past and hasn't been able to lose weight. But her life is crazy right now -- her husband had cardiac failure and had surgery several weeks ago. Heart health comes up a lot on Vinnie and Anna recommend jumping full-in. The sooner you can start eating healthily, the better. If you're already doing it, continue to do it so as not to mess with your hormones. This lifestyle has helped Anna and her homeostasis. PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE The documentary launched on January 11, 2022! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes):  Share this link with friends, too! Link to the film on Amazon Video: It's also now available on Amazon (USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!  

Meet Cardi Davis. Cardi is a single mom from New Castle, Delaware. She started out doing backyard sports and progressed to organize sports in middle school. Some of those sports include: basketball, cheerleading, bowling, lingerie football, track and field, fitness competitions, softball, and Obstacle Course Racing (OCR). In 2016 her friend introduced her to Spartan Racing. After completing the Palmerton Sprint, she signed up to be an Obstacle Course Racing Coach. After having her son, William, she decided to compete in Spartans competitively. In 2021 she earned 6 Spartan podiums and 1 OCRWC podium. You can find Cardi on Instagram at @williamsfitmom Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. You can listen to the No Gimmicks Just Sweat Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast or wherever you get your podcast fix and don't forget to subscribe so that you are notified when the latest episode is coming out! Also, remember to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat and to follow me personally at @ericmlogan Music: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat) Contact: eric@nogimmicksjustsweat.com

Tired of getting injured doing OCR Races? A few things you can depend on, the sky is blue, grass is green and OCR athletes get injured. Out of love for participation in Spartan races and other OCR events, many enthusiastic OCR participants will find themselves suffering from injuries that could have been avoided.  It's a function of eduction and application.  Racing is not training or vice versa.  For over a decade Coach Richard Diaz has hosted running specific clinics that provide a wealth of information through clinical diagnostics, gait training and injury abatement solutions that are self help oriented and extremely effective. Did I mention we dial in your nutrition? Through our Resting metabolism assessment we can clearly define how effective your feeding habits are and show you how to develop a feeding strategy that is easy to follow and will balance your weight without sacrificing muscle! We also reveal your metabolic turn point so that your training intensities are always in control and progressive. If you have not had a chance to attend one of these clinics, we highly recommend that you listen or watch this entire broadcast. If you are interested in learning more about these clinics and upcoming dates, visit https://diazhumanperformance.com Follow this link if you wish to see the video version of this podcast:The Video version  

Joe De Sena is a ceritifable badass. You want to be tough? Be like Joe (or Karm).  Joe is Founder and CEO of both Spartan and Death Race, with a presence in 44 countries. He's also host of a new CNBC

Jill Griffiths, elite Spartan Racer and Personal Trainer, shares how she found herself loving the amazing world of racing, coaching, and living! Everybody has a bad day, and that is what the world of Spartan Racing is all about. Never focus on the bad, but focus on the principles that will keep you moving forward!Follow Jill on Instagram! @jillgriffiths_

How To Get Through The Doubt | The Spartan Race Aftermath "There were a couple of moments in that race where I doubted myself and wanted to quit. In those moments, we have to regroup and recalibrate."  Book A Free Storywork Call With Dave Robinson: https://calendly.com/daverobinson Work Your Stories Website: https://www.workyourstories.com/ Follow Dave Robinson: https://www.instagram.com/getstrappedstaystrapped/ FOLLOW AUXORO (INSTA): https://www.instagram.com/auxoro/FOLLOW AUXORO (FB): https://www.facebook.com/auxoromag/FOLLOW AUXORO (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/AuxoromagFOLLOW AUXORO (TikTok): https://www.tiktok.com/@auxoroAUXORO NEWSLETTER: https://www.auxoro.com/thesourceAUXORO MERCH: https://www.auxoro.com/storeWEBSITE/BLOG: https://www.auxoro.com/AUXORO PODCAST (guest conversations): https://www.flow.page/auxoro 

In this episode (audio brought over from my YouTube channel), I discuss my personal experience of transitioning from Spartan race open to age group. I lost 100 pounds and ran my first Spartan race in June 2017. After completing in 2 Spartan sprints I transitioned to age group for an early start time but I fell in love with competing and running age group in one race motivated me to improve upon my skills so that I could continue to do it for more races and place better and better each time. I joined age group before being "fast" or having a "clean" race and the more I competed the more I stepped up my gain. Eventually I found myself on the podium 3 times and in the top 10 in multiple races. As long as you are ready to attempt everything, go out there with a competitive can do attitude, and accept and do ALL penalties then you can run age group. IG: ambermae_ocr YouTube: Amber Mae Nelson https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf53jOXFI0DcGJ6DtYSqlVw --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/levelup-ocr/support

Guys! You have no idea how excited I am to bring this episode to you. Everyone who knows me, knows how much I love Spartan Racing. It literally saved my life and took me out from a dark place. Today I have the pleasure of sitting down with the CEO and founder of Spartan and Death Race. He is also a NY Best Selling Author of Spartan Up, Spartan Fit and Spartan Way, host of the Spartan Up Podcast and TedX Speaker. After building a multimillion-dollar pool and construction business in college and creating a Wall Street trading firm, he set his sights on ripping 100 million people off their couches by creating the Spartan lifestyle. Now Spartan has more than one million annual global participants, 270 events in more than 40 countries, offering heats from all fitness levels and ages.

My guest for the final episode of the first season of UNRESTRICTED Live was Life Coach, Jen Fairbairns.Jen is a woman, wife and mother that grew up with adversity but now has an insatiable drive to fine-tune herself and her needs. Last year she reignited her athletic aspirations from when she was a child and decided to compete in Spartan Racing. She qualified and ran two Spartan Racing World Championships (one in North Lake Tahoe and one in Sweden). She's recently set up her own coaching business where she focuses exclusively on helping mothers who want more for themselves.We talked about her calling to inspire and guide other women to greatness, her life experience as an international model, and balancing family, self-mastery, inspiring others to live an alcohol free lifestyle through her work at One Year No Beer.Find Jen on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jenfcoaching/.ABOUT UNRESTRICTED Live & ATHENA SIMPSON UNRESTRICTED Live is a show where we hear from incredible women who live life on their own terms, who take care of their mind, body & soul, while building successful businesses and projects that they love. I'm your host Athena Simpson. I'm a serial entrepreneur and Life & Business Optimization Coach and educator who helps women uncover their superpowers so they can thrive at life & work without compromise. I want you to have an unfiltered view into the reality of transformation with clear, tangible takeaways that you can apply to your life and career or business to help you get more UNRESTRICTED.  Athena's Website https://athenasimpson.com/  And on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/athena.simpson/ Find Past Episodes of UNRESTRICTED LIVE at https://athenasimpson.com/unrestricted-live WANT MORE?Sign up for my free weekly newsletter which include hacks, tips, experiments, resources, books, podcasts and more, all to help you get more UNRESTRICTED here: https://athenasimpson.com/newsletter

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.

Spartan Races are now global and yet, they have been expanding theyre reach by including Trail Running events in tandum with many races around the country.  This year marks the first year Spartan will host a Trail Running Championship with none other than Charlie Engle at the helm.  This is an incredible opportunity for trail runners in that the prize purses doled out will be handsome.  To learn more about the series and where the events are held listen to this episode and visit Spartan Racing online

Before you freak out, no, I am not turning tail on OCR or endurance training programs.  If you follow my work, you know that recently I developed a program in collaboration with Ryan Fischer an extremely talented CrossFit Athlete.  This program has been out for a mere 5 weeks and meeting with rave responses.  An OCR athlete would do well to consider this process as the theme of the project is “Winning the Battle with Fatigue”.  It so happens that an early adopter who has been in the program for said five weeks was kind enough to share his experience thus far.. It's worth a listen because his results are extraordinary.  After you have a chance to hear his review feel free to reach out to him @mathewfreeman or pick up a copy of the program for yourself.  Here is the link: https://www.gymryan.com/pages/endurance-rich-diaz

Hunter McIntyre was the hero of Spartan Racing. He brought color and attitude to the competitions and basically made things fun. Today he has retooled his skills with focus on an attempt at The CrossFit Games. He needed a miracle to get in, he needed to become a different type of athlete to even have…Read more →

What seemed like completely out of nowhere, Rebecca Hammond came on to the Spartan OCR Elite field and made people take notice.  Its almost unheard of for anyone to walk into the Spartan North American Championship course with only 2 prior events under her belt and cause a stir.  Yet, cause a stir she did.  Taking 2nd place among the most competitive pro's in the sport, she now sets her sights on the Spartan World Championships and no one is laughing.  You'll have to listen to this episode to believe your ears.  Dark Horse you say?  It will be interesting to see how it shakes out.

Stefanie Bishop is the real deal. Last year she literally ran away with the WORLDS TOUGHEST MUDDER CHAMPIONSHIP, this year as a tune up she participated in THE WORLD ADVENTURE RACING CHAMPIONSHIP.  Never heard of it?  Feature yourself and a team of companions with a map and compass braving 450+ miles through some of the most tortuous terrain and weather conditions imaginable with a goal of completion in 6 days. That's how Stef gets her kicks.  Learn more about this adventure and her plans to defend her title and secure the prize money by pushing past 100 miles in 24 hours of hellish obstacles.

A Diva, by definition is: “a celebrated female singer; a woman of outstanding talent in the world of opera.”  Laura may not be an opera singer but she is the sweetheart of Spartan Racing and yes, she can sing.  Better… she is an incredible singer aside from being a pretty tough OCR competitor.  I asked Laura to come on to discuss her choice of racing apparel, our upcoming OCR Running Clinic and… you guessed it. I asked her to sing and sing she does.  If you've never hear Laura sing, you need to listen to this episode.  You'll be glad you did!

Alyssa Hawley member of The Spartan Pro Team has become a serious threat to the old guard in Elite Spartan Racing. She brings a unique blend of stamina along with the ability to out carry most in the field due to her strength. I caught up with Alyssa to get her take on the competition, find out who she is gunning for and her strategy moving forward to the NBC SpartanSuper at Monterey. Guess who's on her hit list and why?

This episode we have more great tips and strategies to help give you an unfair advantage in your next Spartan Race with some awesome training advice. In this episode we have Brooke Bowen, with RFT Coaching, who gives us a Spartan Race Recap of the Vegas Super Weekend. In our research review I discuss variable resistance training.  This involves using equipment that changes resistance as you perform an exercise.  This is an incredible effective tool for building strength and power.  Plus it is a perfect way to change up your program if you have never done anything like this.  I discuss of few studies that show how effective it is and explain more about how you can apply it to your training. And finally in our SGX Coach's interview, I have on Andi Hardy with Wired 4 Life.  Andi has been an Elite Obstacle Course Racer since 2012 and has multiple top three finishes.  Outside of the obstacle course racing world she has several 5K top three finishes, two triathlon top three finishes, and a 10 mile race top three finish. Not only does she love to race and compete, but  loves fitness in general. She gave up a career as an educator to work in the fitness industry. She worked as a coach for the Spartan Race Workout Tour for two years and lead workouts across the country to large groups of people.  The participants vary from beginners to advanced athletes.  She also coaches and trains individuals and groups outside of Spartan Race through her business called Wired4Life. In this episode Andi shares her story of climbing out of a very dark place and finding Spartan Racing and fitness  to inspire her and others.  She had a million excuses to not be successful, but she just ignored them and push through until she reached her goal.   We all have those times where we feel down on ourselves and our situation.  Andi shares some of her tips on how you can pick yourself up and reach your goals no matter what.   Full show notes:  www.spartanunderground.com/episode-29    

Most athletes that compete in obstacle races no full well what they'll get from participating… muddy, beat down and a great sense of accomplishment. They can't get enough! Investing in the education and training to make athletes stronger runners, have the ability to put in more work injury free, is a hard sell. We believe it's because most people simply don't know what to expect. It's hard to compare the bang for their buck until… they have experienced the benefits first hand as so many other athletes have. This episode features Chris Schapman an elite OCR athlete who understands the value and asked that we do this Q&A in hopes that those who are curious can hopefully see the forest for the trees and wrap their heads around what exactly they can expect. If you are one of those people who are just not sold, this episode is for you! #spartan racing #worldstoughestmudder #diazhumanperformance

You've heard it said: “You are what you eat”, I would suggest more to the point, “your race results reflect how you eat”.  The sport of obstacle racing is growing like a weed. Unfortunately good training advice for the sport is spotty at best. It will take time for us geeks to figure out how best to prepare a champion for this ever changing sport. Suffice to say; how you feed plays an important role in your success.  I've invited Josh Stryde (Nutritionist/ Faye Stennings confidant/boyfriend) on to discuss his newly released book: Nutrition for the OCR Athlete, aptly put. Josh has put together a very well organized approach to feeding for those who compete in Spartan Racing, Tough Mudder etc., he also includes an overview of Austin Azar's feeding strategy that gained him 100 miles in The World's Toughest Mudder in 2016. Be sure to listen to this one if you plan to race this season. www.naturalrunningnetwork.com

In this episode learn tips and strategies to help better prepare for your next Spartan Race.  Learn about a training app to track all of your training activities.  It gives you live feedback on your training, heart rate, intensity, and progress.  This app provides incredible feedback to help you understand your training and determine if you are making the right progress.   Also, learn the research behind rhythmic breathing and its effect on running.  Rhythmic or cadence breathing refers to timing your breathes with each step while running.  Learn the physiological and psychological benefits of this breathing strategy and how it can help make you a better, more efficient runner.   In our SGX Coaches's interview, I talk with Coach Bryan Ginger Spartan.  Coach Bryan is the co-owner for Fitness Without Limits.  Him and his partner Coach Bonnie Spartan are living and embracing the Spartan Lifestyle.  Bryan shares his story how he was in his 20's and pre-diabetic, suffering from high blood pressure, exhaustion, and a host of other health issues.  He took control and lost over 100lbs and eventually found Spartan Racing.   Coach Bryan's passion is undeniable, and you will learn some incredible insight and tactics to help you with your training.  Coach explain how Spartan Racing can play a role in your weight loss journey, how to eat for weight loss and performance, how to be a better runner when you struggle at it, planning for the 2017 race season, and lessons he learned from being on Season 4 of the Bone Skull Challenge.  Learn this and a whole lot more in this episode.   The full show notes are available at www.spartanunderground.com/episode-21

We thought that for THE NEW YEAR we would open up the phone lines and take calls from YOU! For one hour LIVE! We will, take your calls, we want to know what your plans are for the new racing season, be it trail racing, Spartan Racing etc., it's an unvarnished opportunity to share with the listening audience, what you've learned from last year's experiences, what you plan to do differently or whatever else is on your mind. Share your goals and how you plan to achieve them. What mistakes did you make that you hope to correct? What if any Lifestyle resolutions have you made? OCR Running Coach and Clinician Richard Diaz and his wing man OCR Pro Miguel Medina go live at 12:00 noon pacific standard time.   If you are a fan of the show or “first time callers” we want to hear from you!  www.naturalrunningnetwork.com

In this episode, learn about one of the key elements that you must train to improve if you want to see gains in your endurance performance.  This episodes research review discusses a study on what type of training you should be performing on a regular basis to improve VO2 Max.  Learn what VO2 max is, why it is important, and how to train to improve it.  Plus practical strategies to implement these techniques. On the nutrition side of training, we have SGX coach and RD Anne L'Heureux to discuss one of her recent articles she wrote for the Spartan blog.  In this episode she reviews her article on 10 Foods You Should Always Have In Your Kitchen For Good Nutrition.  She discusses 3 of the 10 in this podcast and explains why it is not just about carbs, fats, and proteins, and why you need to consider micronutrients to maximize your health and performance. In our resource of the week I talk about a book that is a must have in your library.  This book is a complete guide to OCR training and has everything you need to know to train for your next race.  For a complete exercise library, training checklists, gear recommendations, done for you programs, and much more.  In our SGX Coach's Interview we have on one of the authors of the book Coach David Magida. David is the Founder and Head Coach of Elevate and has dedicated his life to fitness. A former collegiate runner, David shifted his training focus to the Elevate Method and immediately moved up the world rankings in the sport of competitive Obstacle Racing. Through HIIT David got stronger, leaner, faster and more explosive. He is a founding member of the Reebok Spartan Race Pro Team, the author of “The Essentials of Obstacle Race Training” and the host of NBC Sports “Spartan Race.” In this interview he chats about how he got started running competitively in the early days of Spartan Race training.  We dig into some of the topics discussed in his book from proper gear and apparel, how to create a balanced program, what it takes to be a athlete built for Spartan Racing, lessons from Randy Moss, and a ton more.  You won't want to miss this jam packed interview.   Full show notes at www.spartanunderground.com/episode-19

We talk often on various topics related to obstacle course racing and training, how to develop greater performance no matter the sport, Spartan Racing, Tough Mudder or Marathon Running. In this episode Coach Diaz and wing man Miguel Medina discuss key elements in training to perform optimally. If you want to win races or establish a personal Best in 2017, you really need to listen to this episode. Learn effective heart rate training techniques. Learn how to maximize energy availability during races.  www.naturalrunningnetwork.com   #diazhumanperformance

In this episode learn all about running economy.  Discover the what it is, why you need to train to improve it, and the secrets to maximizing your economy for better performance.  SGX coach and dietician Anne L'Heureurx is back to give you 5 reasons why EVERYONE needs to be tracking their nutrition.  To work with coach L'Heureux online and have her help you with your nutrition you can message her on facebook here:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009481629889&fref=ts. We also welcome our first official sponsor of the show Mobilitas.  Mobilitas provide high quality, durable mobility tools.  Their mission is to provide the best mobility tools on the planet.  Give them a try and see what they are all about.  This month, they are giving away a free mobility kit (foam roller, peanut, sphere, and carrying bag) to one of our lucky listeners.  To enter just post a pic or video of your favorite mobility exercise on FB or instagram.  Use #SpartanUnderground to be automatically entered for a chance to win.  Just in time for the holidays! And finally in our SGX Coaches interview, we have Coach Josh Graves.  Josh is the Co-Owner of a Personal Training Studio in Irvine, CA called Fitness On Fire with his wife Haydee.  Not only does Fitness On Fire offer a variety of personal training services, but FOF's community also has multiple competition teams that have put over 200 athletes into competition. Competing in Spartan Races, Kettlebell Competitions, Ragnar Races, Bodybuilding Shows, etc.  He is student of movement and believes in trying to move in a new way everyday. Which is why he fell in love with the challenge of Spartan Racing. As a RKC (Russian Kettlebell Certified Instructor) Josh's favorite workout tool is a kettlebell. Josh is a multi rig specialist.  He has never missed a multi rig in a Spartan Race. Coach Graves shares his insight on mindset and motivation.  We talk about two simple strategies to get your mindset right for training and performance, the real reasons you fail, overcoming failed obstacles, 3 beliefs you must have in training, and much more.  Josh is an incredible motivator and coach and I know you will love this interview.   The full show notes can be found at www.spartanunderground.com/episode-15

In this episode we interview SGX Coach Anne L'Heureux.  Coach Anne is a Dietician and a high level Spartan Race Competitor.  She shares her own mistakes when she first got into Spartan Racing, and how being unprepared lead to serious injury, which forced her to take time off from training and racing.  Coach L'Heureux explains how she came back from training and her philosophy on how you can put together your own training program. We get into the topic of nutrition vs fueling and how you must understand the difference for optimal health and performance.  Anne will be a regular guest on the share since we merely scratched the surface on proper nutrition strategies for Spartan Racing. Along with the interview we also get into how you can use complex training to improve performance and a cool app to track your sleep cycle each night. See the show notes at www.spartanunderground.com/episode-6

As they say; “The Devil is in the details”. Coach Richard Diaz and guest, Elite OCR athlete Beni Gifford discuss the details that can set you apart from the pack as a much faster runner. Beating yourself up, packing on the miles, hard track workouts won't make you faster unless you learn to master the details as prescribed by the coach in this podcast. Unlock your strength and potential as a runner in Spartan Racing, Trail Running or your next Marathon by following the advice offered in this podcast.

All OCR athletes agree, it eventually comes down to the ability to run. Miguel Medina took second at The Spartan Ultra Beast World Championships in 2015 and was a team member of “The Wolf Pack” winners of the 2014 World's Toughest Mudder. Suffice to say he knows how important having keen running skills are to success in Spartan Racing. Join us as Miguel Medina and I (Richard Diaz) field some questions from OCR athletes from around the country regarding running skills. We also close with a contest for those who register early for the upcoming OCR Run Clinic to be held in Ft Collins Colorado in June this year.  For details be sure to visit: www.naturalrunningcoach.net

Anyone who knows Elite Spartan Pro Rose Wetzel, aka., Wonder Woman knows she is intense. Trust me; I have had the great fortune of training her. Rose, loves to push and loves competition. Whether it be American Ninja Warrior, Obstacle racing or Track & Field she can't get enough. We thought it would be fun to do a post-work out recap to discuss the application of Over-Speed in what many fondly refer to as “The Secret Lab”. We also discuss her recent Track & Field competition at The Stanford Invitational where she bested her previous scholastic records at 800 meters with a blistering 2:10, plans for upcoming Spartan Racing and more.  www.naturalrunningnetwork.com If you had not seen the videos of Rose Running intervals at 20 mph be sure to visit https://www.facebook.com/naturalrunningnetwork/to find this and others.

Obstacle Course Racing is hot. Anyone that does an OCR event knows what I am talking about. Some say that they suffer from PRTSS (post-race traumatic stress syndrome), once the race is over, the buzz starts to ware off and the competitors begin to miss the race community they have come to love and respect. Enter Obstacle Maniac, the brain child of Gary Borad and Craig Covington founders of the social site geared to promote post-race banter among the people who collectively understand this experience and want to talk about it beyond the race weekend. Sure, there are other sites that cover the goings on of the race favorites, the elites and pros of the sport but they get plenty enough coverage. Certainly, the familiar names and faces appear but they share the lime light with the mid packers who are proud of their efforts and are hungry for more chatter about all things OCR. If you are one of these folks and have been looking for a place to share your happiness post event, it would serve you well to visit http://www.obstaclemaniac.com