Best Deka Podcasts (2025)

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DEKA World Championships - Gwion Ellis and Tania Thies 1:05:30

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10d ago1:05:30

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This week we have two interviews with athletes who competed at the World Championships. Gwion was competing in the age group championships for 18-24 in only his second ever DEKA FIT and won his AG at DEKA MILE. Meanwhile Tania won the Elite DEKA FIT Doubles and also earned podiums at other disciplines having raced 7 races in Fort Lauderdale. We tak…

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S07E14 - DEKA World Champs & Savage Florida 29:39

11d ago29:39

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Catching up on unreleased material, the first 5 minutes is from the airbnb after the second day of DEKA WC. The rest of the episode is on the drive to the airport from Savage Florida. You can watch all of the DEKA Elite Live Coverage here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyK0g0eIg3RXriIl3Ksbv1wvM-p2RFutG&si=YjEhJLqBmbNdiYqj You can watch the liv…

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DEKA World Championship review, interview, and a cheeky half-marathon (Ep17) 38:33

16d ago38:33

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We were at the DEKA World Championships in Fort Lauderdale and review that, especially Jude's DEKA Fit Elite race. While there we DEKA's Event Director Tyler Spencer while everything was being set up. There's also a look at our Cayman Half Marathon performances, as well as catchup on the biggest ever Hyrox, and preview of next week's Major in Melbo…

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466. Brooklyn Nichols on Winning the DEKA World Championship in FIT, MILE, and STRONG! 1:12:35

16d ago1:12:35

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DEKA World Championships took place in Fort Lauderdale, FL this past weekend and while we focus on being an OCR podcast, this event has my interest every year! Since we didn't fly down to cover it in person (someday!), we looked for an athlete to have on the show to talk about their experience. It didn't take long to pick Brooklyn Nichols as our po…

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Journey to being a HYROX Elite – Kat Parnell 1:14:29

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This week, fresh off her HYROX Elite Solo Debut we talk to Kat Parnell. We take a deep dive into her journey over the last six months from racing in the Pro category in the World Championships to just missing out on an Elite 15 Worlds spot in Melbourne. We look into the races that earned Kat her starting spot and also the lessons she learned along …

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Hyrox Vancouver review: PR's for Jude & Paul (Ep19) 39:25

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Big trip for Paul and Jude as they both compete at Hyrox Vancouver - Jude in the Pro Solo and Paul in the Open Solo. They both came away very sore...but with PB's, so it was definitely fun to chat about the race! 0:15 - Introduction 0:55 - WoDLETE 1:55 - Hyrox Stockholm results recap 3:50 - Hyrox Vancouver review 38:35 - Outroduction Please like, s…

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468. 2025 Recap Compilation – Bloopers, Jokes, Good Times, Oh My! 4:29:38

4d ago4:29:38

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Since 2017 I have tortured myself every year by getting clips from all 50 regular episodes and for important, funny, and name compilations. This recap episode is all of the funny moments, bloopers, jokes, and post credit clips from 2025. All clips are in order from when they were aired and are seperated by a brief moment of silence. Hope this makes…

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HYROX Melbourne Major – Review Episode 1:16:48

9d ago1:16:48

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On this bonus episode of the show we are joined by Bernice from Hybrid Sports Media and Marcus from Rox Radar to discuss everything which went down in Melbourne last weekend. We cover off all the action and provide our thoughts on some of the standup moments from the four Elite Races. We also chat about the atmosphere in the arena and how our guest…

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Interview: Andy Manteit from Turf Games + Hyrox Melbourne Major + tapering for Vancouver (Ep18) 1:05:00

10d ago1:05:00

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After a catchup on last weekend's Hyrox Melbourne Major, Paul and Jude talk about their leadup to Hyrox Vancouver. And we spend most of the pod chatting with Andy Manteit, Founder at Turf Games. He tells us about the what and how of the racing festival that is Turf Games, founded in 2018. He talks teamwork 0:15 - Introduction 1:14 - Hyrox: Melbourn…

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467. Christian Brown-Johnson on his Guinness World Record Setting Project 5077! 2:13:47

11d ago2:13:47

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A couple episodes ago we mentioned how Christian Brown-Johnson successfully achieved the World Record for fastest cumulative 50Ks on all 7 continents in 7 days! Before that, when he was on the show back in February to talk about Hannibal Race he hinted to this challenge. We discuss what made him want to take on such a worldwide challenge, his train…

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HYROX London ExCeL 2025 - Review Episode 1:40:13

17d ago1:40:13

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We are joined by Simon Davidian, Kelly Sidebottom and Laura White to look back at HYROX's biggest ever event. What did we think of the one lap course? How did our guests races go? Was it a fast course? What happened at the Wall Balls? We cover all of this and also announce the winner of the RaceKeep competition. Follow our guests on Instagram Simon…

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HYROX London ExCeL 2025 - Preview Episode 1:15:43

23d ago1:15:43

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We are joined by Simon Davidian and Kelly Sidebottom to look at HYROX's biggest ever event. Over 40,000 athletes are scheduled to take part and we've got all the tips you need. We cover off the map and discuss the difference in running a one lap course. We also give some advice on some of the hardest stations to tackle, how to get there and provide…

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DEKA World Championship preview & predictions; Hyrox races update & sticky sleds (Ep16) 25:28

24d ago25:28

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After our weekly update including some notable Hyrox results and sticky sleds, we preview the DEKA World Championships that take place in Fort Lauderdale this Friday through Sunday, including Jude's predictions for the top 5 in the DEKA Fit Elite race where he's a participant. 0:15 - Introduction 1:04 - Hyrox results update 6:02 - A Week in Workout…

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465. Taco Bell 50K with MaryJane Osuji! 56:32

23d ago56:32

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We talked about the Taco Bell 50K in Colorado as a quick news story but then another one happened in Washington DC and I wanted to have someone on the show to talk about it! Carlo Piscitello noticed that MaryJane Osuji was taking on the challenge and suggested that she would be a good potential guest to talk about the experience. We met her at Worl…

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Fitness Racing in Ireland - TRYKA 51:18

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On this weeks episode we speak to Brian Lee the Founder and CEO of TRYKA. Fresh from their recent debut event in Dublin we chat about the origins of TRYKA and the innovations that he's put in place including the league system. We also look at what the future holds for TRYKA and Fitness Racing in Ireland. Find out more about TRYKA - TRYKA Home - TRY…

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Hybrid Games & The Urban Race by Athena race reviews, + Hyrox results (Ep15) 53:55

1M ago53:55

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After catching up on a cluster of Hyrox results we get two first person event reviews from Jude. His win at The Urban Race by Athena (previously known as Survive the 8) in Peckham, and his AG podium at The Hybrid Games at London Olympia where he competed in the Elite wave. 0:15 - Intro 1:17 - Weekly updates: Hyrox races in Stuttgart, Dublin, Dallas…

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464. Kristopher Mendoza on His Return to OCR, Anesthesia, Colorado, and More! 1:56:44

1M ago1:56:44

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Katelyn talks to Kris Mendoza about his first place finish at the SLO CAL Spartan Ultra. His potential return to OCR - including the Killington Ultra and World's Toughest Mudder. They talk about his journey to becoming a dental anesthesiologist. Katelyn also asks Kris a round of rapid fire questions that include his go to karaoke song, his favorite…

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HYROX Dublin 2025 - Review Episode 1:15:15

1M ago1:15:15

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We are again joined by Emmet Brady and Aimée Oliver to review HYROX Dublin. We cover all the big talking points including the venue, the judging and the bridge. We also answer all your queries and also provide some shout outs. Follow our guests on Instagram Aimée - @bodyfitmums Emmet - @emmobrady Support our guests Charity's Aimée - https://www.jus…

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Episode 114 - Is The 4 X 4 Norwegian Protocol The Best Option For Interval Training? 23:49

1M ago23:49

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It's been awhile, but back with another episode of the OCR Underground Show to help you train smarter for your next OCR or Hybrid Race. I've taken time off to work on my new website that is hosting all of my coaching programs. It has taken a while but I am ready to release my new training resource Fuel and Fire. This is a membership site that is ho…

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OFX EPISODE 266: FAST TIMES EVERYWHERE. 23:11

1M ago23:11

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OFX EPISODE 266: FAST TIMES EVERYWHERE. In this week's episode, Dave may have beat Beth but not really, and everyone is dropping insane Hyrox times.

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Lessons Learned from Elite HYROX Racing - Jake Dearden 1:16:36

1M ago1:16:36

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This week on the show we catch up with Jake Dearden to discuss his 2025 HYROX Year. We look back to his heartbreak in Chicago and what lessons he has taken forward to the 2025/26 season. We look at the Hamburg majors as well as his recent pro racing success in Stuttgart and Birmingham. We also consider the wider changes to the sport such as the Eli…

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463. Operation Rucksgiving with Erica Jackman! 38:05

1M ago38:05

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Katelyn talks with Erica Jackman as she prepares to host her first ever chapter of Rucksgiving in Providence, Rhode Island! Listen to Erica and Katelyn talk about the importance of supporting local food banks and giving back to communities. Erica shares tips about Rucking and even gives a sneak peak into the velcro patch for completing this 9 mile …

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Yancy Culp interview; Spartan DEKA Co-founder & Senior Director (Ep14) 1:14:04

1M ago1:14:04

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Jude & Paul talk to Yancy Culp, Co-Founder & Senior Director of Spartan DEKA. Yancy talks origins of DEKA, how they designed the stations, plans for global expansion, what makes DEKA great, and why he does what he does. And Jude forces him to pick the ultimate DEKA 2-person team. 0:15 - Introduction 1:14 - WoDLETE functional apparel - sponsor's slo…

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HYROX Dublin 2025 - Preview Episode 1:15:18

1M ago1:15:18

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We are joined by Emmet Brady and Aimée Oliver to look to HYROX's 2025 trip to the Emerald Isle. We cover everything you need including getting to the venue and what the map has in store. We also cover off all the tips you need, chat about the Pros and give those all important shout outs. Follow our guests on Instagram Aimée - @bodyfitmums Emmet - @…

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Threshold training, personal update from Jude, Decathlon & Napoleon (Ep13) 43:06

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We catch up on the latest from Hyrox events in Stuttgart & Seoul, and after a personal update from Jude dive into probably the most important aspect of training for Hyrox and hybrid fitness races in general: threshold training. What is it, why is important and how do you do it? 0:15 - Introduction 0:59 - Updates from Hyrox Seoul & Stuttgart 6;25 - …

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462. Mark Jones on DEKA Ruck, Oscar Mike, and 24 Hour Rucking World Record! 56:58

2M ago56:58

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It has been a while since we've had the man who got us into rucking on the show and Jason Dupree was talking about how he would be live streaming his 24 hour rucking world record attempt! I reached out to Mark Jones after his success because I wanted to catch up with him to talk about his adding rucking to DEKA events, his world record performance,…

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OFX EPISODE 264: JANELLE AND TERRA TALK. 1:23:08

2M ago1:23:08

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OFX EPISODE 264: JANELLE AND TERRA TALK. In this week's episode, Terra podiums at LT games, Janelle podiums at LT games, and Beth and Dave.... Not so much.

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From Triathlon to HYROX Elites - Tanja Stroschneider 1:11:29

2M ago1:11:29

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This week we chat with Tanja Stroschneider. Tanja spent 20 years of her life in competitive Triathlon, narrowly missing out on the Paris Olympics. Last year she decided to give HYROX a try and has made a big impression, already qualifying for Elite races and earning podiums around Europe. We discuss her transition from Triathlon, her training regim…

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461. Tyler Veerman on Colorado, OCR Redemption, Pike's Peak Progress, and More! 57:19

2M ago57:19

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Savage Race reportedly had their best turn out to a race in the past 5 years! The elite side had a pretty great turn out with an increased payout at the event and when I saw that Tyler Veerman won, I knew that I wanted to have him on the show again! We first met and interviewed him after he won the 15K at OCRWC, had dinner with him in Palmerton aft…

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OCR CWC with Race Director Robert Camilleri 40:14

2M ago40:14

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Use discount code OCRREPORT20 to save 20% on your next Spartan, DEKA, or Tough Mudder event. --- Support The OCR Report by shopping on Amazon! It helps us and doesn't cost you a thing! --- Robert Camilleri is the Race Director for the 2026 OCR Community World Championships taking place next year in Australia. Robert joins the show to talk about the…

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OFX EPISODE 263: ULTRA UNLOAD. 46:27

2M ago46:27

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OFX EPISODE 263: ULTRA UNLOAD. In this week's episode, Beth runs an Ultra, Dave runs Deadly Dozen, and everyone hurts.

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HYROX Birmingham 2025 - Review Episode 1:15:45

2M ago1:15:45

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We are joined by Georgie Bullock and Marcus Mollison to review the start of 25/26 UK Season in Birmingham. We look back on all the big stories from the weekend including the bridge, the sleds and the races. We also consider whether the rule enforcement was quite as strict as anticipated. Finally we chat about the changes to the Flex and discuss Wor…

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Hyrox Birmingham race review Pro Doubles (Ep12) 31:53

2M ago31:53

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Jude's on solo pod duty this week in Paul's absence, and gives us a detailed review of his Pro Doubles race with Ciaran Parkinson at Hyrox Birmingham League of Hybrid Fitness Sports is tennis, and a Nelson Mandela quote really speaks to Jude's race experience! 0:15 - Introduction 1:18 - AWW including details of taper week 3:59 - This week's WoW 5:3…

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460. Jason Dupree on Livestreaming North American OCR and Hybrid Events, Burnout, and More! 1:49:38

2M ago1:49:38

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We have been wanting to do another episode with Jason Dupree ever since he started carrying North American OCR and hybrid live streams on his back! We may be a bit bias because we have been friends with Jason for many years now but we don't believe he gets half of the credit that he deserves for what he does for both sports. We discuss how he start…

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Evolution of HYROX Elite Races - Sean Noble 1:11:25

2M ago1:11:25

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We are joined by Sean Noble to catch up on his Chicago World Championship races and his experience at the Hamburg Major. We chat about how the races went and also his offseason attempts to become leaner without losing strength. We also consider the recent changes to improve professionalism within the Elite with the introduction of athlete licenses …

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HYROX Birmingham 2025 - Preview Episode 1:13:46

2M ago1:13:46

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We are joined by Michael Stephens and Alice Rogers to look to the start of the 25/26 UK Season in Birmingham. We cover everything you need including getting to the venue and what the map has in store. We also cover off all the tips you need and give those all important shout outs. Follow our guests on Instagram Michael - @mick_stee Alice - @alicerx…

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S07E13 - Spartan Blue Mountain 56:43

2M ago56:43

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Jason recaps the final race of the Canadian series as well his experience running the Beast the day before. The episode ends with a quick retelling of a tree accident on the way to the airport and a reminder about our limited time on earth.By Jason Dupree

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8 tips for your first Hyrox; League of Hybrid Sports: sumo(!); A Week in Workouts (Ep11) 38:20

2M ago38:20

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Hyrox Birmingham this weekend sees the start of the UK Hyrox season so Jude and Paul go through 8 tips for making the most of (one of) your first Hyrox event(s), including all those new penalties to be avoided! There's a brief review of last weekend's Hyrox Valencia and we have all our usual slots including sumo showing itself to be nearer to rugby…

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459. Libbie Joyce on Spartan Youth Insurance Changes, Championship Events, and More! 1:11:28

2M ago1:11:28

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Libbie Joyce has been in the sport of obstacle course racing for a long time and has been seen as a great hope for the future of the sport (no pressure)! We had the chance to briefly meet her at World's Toughest Mudder where she helped rabbit the event helping The OCR Report. We explained that we have been wanting to have her on the show for a whil…

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Videography and Content in HYROX – Dom Sady and Lauren Harris 1:06:23

2M ago1:06:23

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We are joined by skilled Videographers Domcreates.Media and Loz_Visuals to chat all about content creation and videography. We chart the evolution of social media and the rise of video content in HYROX. We consider how you can look to set the narrative and what to do if a post doesn't do as well as expected. Finally we also provide you with top tip…

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S07E12 - Spartan Super World Champs 41:46

2M ago41:46

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Jason catches up on the ride back from Mammoth Lakes after covering the Spartan Super World Champs. The OCR Report provides the most obstacle course race coverage in the world. Please consider helping us be able to continue to bring all of this race coverage to you by joining our pateron. http://patreon.com/theocrreport…

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Hyrox: tips for Doubles and which format to choose? + breaking Gdansk update 1:03:21

2M ago1:03:21

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Jude takes us through a station by station guide to your best Hyrox Doubles performance including hints and tips, and pitfalls to avoid. There's breaking news from Hyrox Gdanks as we record, plus our usual features including Workout of the Week (WoW), A Week in Workouts (AWW) and League of Hybrid Fitness Sports (LHFS) 0:15 - Introduction 1:25 - Wee…

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458. Run the Rocks 5K at the Red Rocks in Colorado! 51:34

2M ago51:34

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We went to Colorado for a wedding (congratulations Mike and Kierstin!) and wanted to cram in as much sightseeing as possible. We weren't able to go to the Red Rocks on Saturday due to an event but luckily Katelyn saw that the following day had the Run the Rocks 5K that we could participate in! A quick Target trip later we were mostly ready to take …

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OFX EPISODE 261: A WHOLE HEAP OF HYROX. 1:19:39

3M ago1:19:39

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OFX EPISODE 261: A WHOLE HEAP OF HYROX.In this week's episode, Dave crashes and burns, Beth doesn't, and we got more Hyrox than you can possibly imagine.

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Hyrox Hamburg, ATHX intro & the League of Hybrid Fitness Sports (Ep9) 44:43

3M ago44:43

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We review the first Hyrox Major of the season in Hamburg, with it's strict judging, increased penalties and a World Record. We talk about ATHX, one of the fastest-growing hybrid fitness sports that straddles the line between CrossFit and Hyrox, and Paul puts his massage gun to work while complaining about soreness. 0:15 - Introduction 1:24 - Hyrox …

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HYROX Hamburg Major – Review Episode 1:15:41

3M ago1:15:41

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This week we are joined by Bernice Lineker from Hybrid Sports Media to discuss everything which went down at Hamburg last weekend. We cover off each race and provide our thoughts on some of the standup moments from the four Elite Races. We also look to cover off some of the news you may have missed such as the need for athletes to buy spectator tic…

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457. Neighborhood Ninjas and Pull-Ups for Playgrounds with Alex Katz! 1:10:51

3M ago1:10:51

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We had the pleasure of meeting Alex Katz while working at the New England OCR Expo and loved learning about Neighborhood Ninjas and their incredible mission. Alex recently reached out to let us know about an upcoming event being held at Ultimate Obstacles which is the same venue where we've hosted the Expo for the past few years! Neighborhood Ninja…