Best Toughmudder Podcasts (2025)

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🎙️ Swift Half Podcast – Episode 244 1:17:51

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Alan and Ian are back with a brew and a bumper episode that blends OCR updates, Halloween nostalgia, and Olympic ambitions 🍻🎃 🔥 This week's highlights include: 🧛 Halloween Traditions – From 1500s mischief to modern sweets and spooky costumes • 🧊 Antarctica Marathon Contest – $10K entry, penguin marshals, and the world's coolest job • 🏛️ World Obsta…

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🎙️ Who's Hot – Episode 95: The Storm Race Review 55:33

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Host Wil Chung is joined by Becky Neal and Darren Martin, fresh off their podium finishes at the Storm OCR Race, to break down one of the toughest events in the UKOCR calendar. 🌪️ From Viking-themed grit to unpredictable terrain, the trio dive into: • 🏁 What made Storm such a standout race • 🧗‍♂️ The obstacles, tactics, and turning points • 🥇 How B…

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

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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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🎙️ Swift Half Podcast – Episode 243 1:16:18

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Alan and Ian are back with a packed episode covering everything from Viking-themed races to global OCR politics, medal redesigns, and the future of fitness racing 🏃‍♂️🍻 🔥 This week's highlights include: • 🌩️ Storm OCR Recap – James shares his Masters performance, Viking vibes, and delayed results • 🏆 Tartan Warrior 2026 Preview – 3K Champs, 400m ra…

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🎙️ Spartan HVAR Sprint World Championships Recap 37:07

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Alan is joined by Mike Nolan to celebrate the action-packed Spartan HVAR Sprint World Championships — and what a race it was! 🌍 From the stunning Croatian coastline to the fierce competition on the course, this episode dives into: • 🏃‍♂️ What the course was really like — terrain, obstacles, and surprises • 🌟 Championship highlights — standout perfo…

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

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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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🎙️ Swift Half Podcast – Episode 242 1:09:35

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Alan & Ian are back with another round of banter, brews, and bold takes from the world of OCR and endurance racing 🍻 🔥 This week's topics include: • 🍹 Drinks, Gym & Running – Balancing training and tipples • 🏃‍♂️ Outdoor vs Treadmill – which one wins the battle of the miles? • 🏁 Chicago Marathon – is it full of cheats? • 🛡️ Spartan Sprint & Safety …

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

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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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🎙️ Who's Hot – Episode 94: The Storm Race Preview 56:28

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With the final showdown of the UKOCR Race Series just around the corner, Will is joined by Becky, Dave, and Fergal to break down everything you need to know about The Storm Race. 🔥 Who's in top form heading into the finale? 🌪️ What can athletes expect from the course and conditions? 🏁 And how will the 2025 series wrap up after a season of fierce co…

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Swift Half Podcast – Episode 241 1:08:13

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Alan & Ian are back with another round of banter, bold opinions, and OCR updates you didn't know you needed 🍻 🔥 This week's topics include: • 🎃 Halloween Treats & Sweets – the ultimate OCR snack debate • 🏛️ UIPM-FISO Integration – what's really going on behind the scenes? • 📱 Garmin vs Strava – is the friendship's over, what does it mean for athlet…

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

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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…

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Junior Racing Shake-Up – Spartan & BOS Respond 1:09:11

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In this special episode, we sit down with Dawn Jolleys from British Obstacle Sports and Giles Chater from Spartan to unpack the mid-season changes to junior racing, 🔥 Key Highlights: Why the changes are happening now — and not at season's end The impact on young athletes and the wider OCR community Concerns around training, injury risk, and competi…

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Swift Half Podcast – Episode 240 1:02:51

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Alan & Ian are back with another round of banter, brews, and bold updates from the OCR and fitness racing world 🍻 🔥 Today's Topics Include: • 🏋️‍♂️ PT Barn and Fit Body Farm • 💪 RAWFIT • ❄️ Winter Nuts • 🥇 Nuts 3K • 📅 DRS • 🧥 Dryrobe • 🎉 Wedding News • 🏆 HYROX • 🐗 The final Deadly Dozen If you have any questions about the show or would like to expl…

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456. FISO OCR World Championship and USAOCR with Vivien Tran and Kevin Thompson! 1:07:40

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The FISO OCR World Championships recently had their 3rd event weekend in Sweden this year and by all accounts it was the best one by far! This is admittely a low bar due to overflowing portopotties in Belgium and many obstacles not being built in Costa Rica, etc. However, by working alongside the Tough Viking crew they had plenty of experience to p…

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Pint Size OCR -Episode 17 39:23

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Dedicated to the Junior Athletes with News reviews and interviews. Spartan junior Rules change and World champs episode Follow libbie at Libbie Joyce (@libbie_ocr) • Instagram photos and videos Follow Finley at Finley Greenleaf (@finleyocr) • Instagram photos and videos If you have any questions about the show or are interested in advertising with …

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The Swift Half - Episode 239 1:08:30

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Your Weekly dose of current news from the OCR, Fitness Racing and adventure running scene with Pub landlord Alan and Regular Ian This weeks Topics Christmas Plans and Traditions Motivation Cheating Scandal Marathon Achievements OCR Race Marketing Insights Unique Marathon Event World Championships and OCR Updates Rural Running and Subway OCR Events …

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Who's Hot episode 93 = World Champs Review 1:12:29

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Each episode, host Wil Chung teams up with elite athletes Becky Neal and Chris Shipley to break down the toughest races in OCR. From brutal obstacles to terrain tactics, they dive into what it really takes to conquer the course—and who's out there making waves. Whether you're chasing podiums or just chasing grit, this is your inside line to the ath…

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455. Annie Dube on Injury, Firefighting, Winning Spartan Trifecta and Pan American Championships, and More! 1:10:51

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Spartan Trifecta World Championship took place a week before Spartan Pan American Championship and there was a badass woman who won both events! It's been a couple years since we have had Annie Dube on the show and I figured this would be a great time to reach back out and catch up on how life has been going! We talk about her overcoming injuries, …

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The Swift Half - Episode 238 1:10:51

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Your Weekly dose of current news from the OCR, Fitness Racing and adventure running scene with Pub landlord Alan and Regular Ian If you have any questions about the show or would like to explore advertising opportunities, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. 👉 Learn more about us by clicking here💖 Enjoy what we do? Support us on Patreon…

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Rylan Schadegg Has Passed Away 9:52

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Rylan Schadegg has passed away. We will talk with members of the community and share stories and memories of his life in the future, but it is too soon right now.By Will Hicks

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Who's Hot episode 92 - The Nuts Challenge Review 50:15

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This week, your host Wil Chung is joined by elite athletes Becky Neal and Shylla Duhaney to break down last week's UKOCR Series showdown at The Nuts Challenge in Dorking. From muddy mayhem to standout performances, they unpack the grit, strategy, and stories behind one of the UK's most iconic OCR races. Follow Wil chung on Instagram by Clicking Her…

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454. reRun of 296. Rylan Schadegg on Winning Spartan North American Championship, Palm Beach Deka FIT, and Faith! 1:14:24

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Rylan Schadegg was a beloved member of both the OCR and hybrid racing communities! Our paths had crossed numerous times during our coverage of obstacle course racing and he stood out as always being very kind and respectful. We were devastated to hear the news of his passing and we wanted to do something for those that loved him. We first had him o…

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The Swift Half - Episode 237 1:09:22

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Your Weekly dose of current news from the OCR, Fitness Racing and adventure running scene with Pub landlord Alan and Regular Ian If you have any questions about the show or would like to explore advertising opportunities, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. 👉 Learn more about us by clicking here💖 Enjoy what we do? Support us on Patreon…

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453. Rea Kolbl on SkiMo, Slovenia, KAPE, and Owed Spartan Money! 55:59

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Rea Kolbl put out a post about doing her first Spartan Race since 2022 in her home country of Slovenia. In that post she expressed interest in potentially taking on the Spartan Ultra World Championships in the future but also disappointment in Spartan's continued broken promises regarding owed money! We reached out to have her talk more about her f…

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Who's Hot episode 91 - Thw World Champs 2025 Preview 49:45

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This week, your host Wil Chung teams up with elite athletes Becky Neal, Jamie Gane, and Tamar Barclay to bring you a preview of the OCR World Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden. From brutal obstacles to terrain tactics, they dive into what it really takes to conquer the course—and spotlight the athletes making serious waves. Plus, Chris Shipley jo…

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The Swift Half - Episode 236 1:09:02

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Your Weekly dose of current news from the OCR, Fitness Racing and adventure running scene with Pub landlord Alan and Regular Ian If you have any questions about the show or would like to explore advertising opportunities, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. 👉 Learn more about us by clicking here💖 Enjoy what we do? Support us on Patreon…

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452. World's Toughest Mudder, Rally in the Valley, and Underdog Fitness with AJ Golik! 2:28:18

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We first met AJ Golik when we both taking on our first DEKA and covering the event at Underdog Fitness last year and more recently saw him at Belvoir Castle when he took on World's Toughest Mudder as a team with Kevin Gregory! Katelyn and AJ discuss his experience at World's Toughest Mudder, both as a competitor and as a friend of the event's winne…

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🎧 Divers Podcast: Harvey Mitchell – Going to Hell and Back 44:34

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PARENTAL DICRETION IS ADVISED In this powerful episode, Alan sits down with Harvey Mitchell to explore his journey through the highs and lows of the rave scene. From experimenting with recreational drugs to facing the consequences head-on, Harvey opens up about the impact it had on his life—and how he's now rebuilding with purpose and resilience. R…

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🎙️ The Swift Half - Episode. 235 1:13:23

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On this weeks Episode < a little apology for sound quality as we had a few technical issues with Alan's Mic> 🏁 Races coming thick & fast—can your calendar keep up? 🐷 Farmyard Jam recap: mud, madness & memories 🧠 James Burton drops in with a resolution worth listening about ⛰️ It's UTMB week—who's your pick for glory? 💪 Hyrox, Deadly Dozen & DEKA up…

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Who's Hot episode 90- Summer Nuts 48:05

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Each episode, host Wil Chung teams up with elite athletes Becky Neal and Chris Shipley to break down the toughest races in OCR. From brutal obstacles to terrain tactics, they dive into what it really takes to conquer the course—and who's out there making waves. Whether you're chasing podiums or just chasing grit, this is your inside line to the ath…

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451. Spartan US National Series, World's Toughest Mudder, and More with Mike Strobel! 1:01:23

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It took quite a bit of rescheduling but we were finally able to have Mike Strobel on the show! We talk about his background in sport, thoughts and experiences with adventure and hybrid racing, success with both the Spartan US National Series, World's Toughest Mudder, and more! Be sure to follow Mike as he prepares for the Spartan Trifecta World Cha…

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Swift Half - Episode 235 1:10:54

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Your Weekly dose of current news from the OCR, Fitness Racing and adventure running scene with Pub landlord Alan and Regular Ian If you have any questions about the show or would like to explore advertising opportunities, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. 👉 Learn more about UKOCR by clicking here💖 Enjoy what we do? Support us on Patr…

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450. New England Spartan Super, Sprint, and Teddy Bear Crawl 2025! 1:12:54

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Back to Barre, MA yet again! With the venue being used for Battlefrog, Bonefrog, Savage Race, and Spartan Race, we have gone to over 20 obstacle races there now! This trip we covered the event weekend with some finish line interviews from the Super on Saturday as well as the Teddy Bear Crawl and Sprint on Sunday. We also interviewed some of the ven…

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Competative racing season updat 32:55

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More shout outs than yo ever heard Alan gives us an update from the UKOCR series, The BOS UK OCR Endurance series, The 3k UK Series and The Scottish OCr series If you have any questions about the show or would like to explore advertising opportunities, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. 👉 Learn more about us by clicking here💖 Enjoy wh…

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The Swift Half - Episode 234 1:00:36

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Your Weekly dose of current news from the OCR, Fitness Racing and adventure running scene with Pub landlord Alan and Regular Ian If you have any questions about the show or would like to explore advertising opportunities, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. 👉 Learn more about UKOCR by clicking here💖 Enjoy what we do? Support us on Patr…

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Mastering off-season Nutrition - Darryl Corley 59:58

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This week we are joined by That Nutrition Guy Darryl and we are tackling the topic of off-season Nutrition. Darryl gives us his top tips for the most common goals. So if you are looking to gain muscle, lose fat or looking to improve your speed, Darryl will be able to help. We also look into the question of what to eat when you are away from home an…

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449. World's Toughest Mudder 2025! (Part 5: Giles Chater) 1:31:08

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Just like the course prior to midnight, you thought you knew what was in store for you for our World's Toughest Mudder coverage this year! However the COO of Tough Mudder and Spartan makes an appearance similar to the Killa Gorilla reveal! Idk, still workshopping that comparitive joke. Giles answers questions related to staff pressure, course set u…

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Spartan Prize Money with Spartan CEO Joe De Sena and DEKA FIT Director Yancy Culp 35:57

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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! --- Joe De Sena is the CEO of Spartan. Yancy Culp is the Director of DEKA FIT. Joe and Yancy join the show to talk about Spartan Prize Money and the current status o…

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The Swift Half - Episode 233 1:14:58

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Your Weekly dose of current news from the OCR, Fitness Racing and adventure running scene with Pub landlord Alan and Regular Ian If you have any questions about the show or would like to explore advertising opportunities, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. 👉 Learn more about UKOCR by clicking here💖 Enjoy what we do? Support us on Patr…

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448. Multiple Sclerosis and Spartan Para Championship with Amy Haskell! 43:03

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After hearing I Am A Spartan's episode talking about the Spartan Para Championship down in Orlando, Florida I figured that it would be really cool to hear from an athlete who plans to participate! Katelyn brought up Amy Haskell who we met along with her husband Andy through working on the New England OCR Expo Katelyn talks with Amy Haskell, who is …

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Whos Hot - Episode 89 - UKOCR Tough Mudder Yorkshire 56:40

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Each episode, host Wil Chung teams up with elite athletes Becky Neal and Chris Shipley to break down the toughest races in OCR. From brutal obstacles to terrain tactics, they dive into what it really takes to conquer the course—and who's out there making waves. Whether you're chasing podiums or just chasing grit, this is your inside line to the ath…

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The Swift Half - Episode 232 1:20:47

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Your Weekly dose of current news from the OCR, Fitness Racing and adventure running scene with Pub landlord Alan and Regular Ian If you have any questions about the show or would like to explore advertising opportunities, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. 👉 Learn more about UKOCR by clicking here💖 Enjoy what we do? Support us on Patr…

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Morgan McKay - First/Last Guest 43:54

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Yep, we are here. The last guest ever for the ORM podcast. We've got one more episode to go where I will talk for a long time about everything I can think of in terms of what this show has meant for me, done for me, and how I hope it's remembered. Remember, ORM is not leaving, just this show. The website and social media channels live on, as well i…

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Unseen Strength: Lena on Competing, Adapting, and Belonging 32:59

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In this insightful episode of Never Stumped, Jamie Gane chats with Lena, a German adaptive athlete with an invisible disability who's breaking ground — and barriers — in the world of Obstacle Course Racing. As the only woman in her category at the European Championships, Lena reflects on what it means to compete when your disability isn't immediate…

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447. Jeff Moulton on Body Building, Performance Coaching, and Force Fitness Gym! 1:30:20

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I had a few things planned that didn't work out yet but I went through my episode plans and bumped a future episode idea up earlier. I have wanted to have Jeff Moulton on the show for his own episode because our paths have crossed at the New England OCR Expo, WTM, and Spartan New Jersey Ultra! He seems like a great guy and I wanted to learn more ab…

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"OCR Under New Management – What's Next? 1:40:35

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When the UIPM announced its takeover of Obstacle Course Racing, the OCR community was left buzzing with questions. In this episode, we bring you exclusive insights as James Burton and Becky Neal from British Obstacle Sports sit down to address your biggest concerns. From governance shifts to the future of competition, we unpack what this major chan…

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"Inside Tough Mudder HQ – WTM, 2025 Plans & a Glimpse into 2026" 1:16:38

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In this exclusive episode, Wil and Alan head to Tough Mudder HQ for a candid chat with Giles Chater and Katie Wray. They dive into all things World's Toughest Mudder, share feedback from the field, and unpack what happened in 2025. Then, the conversation shifts to the future — with exciting insights into how 2026 is set to shake things up. Whether …

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The Swift Half - Episode 231 1:11:11

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Your Weekly dose of current news from the OCR, Fitness Racing and adventure running scene with Pub landlord Alan and Regular Ian If you have any questions about the show or would like to explore advertising opportunities, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. 👉 Learn more about UKOCR by clicking here💖 Enjoy what we do? Support us on Patr…

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Racing in the Unknown: Hans' Step into Adaptive Sport 31:10

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In this moving episode of Never Stumped, Jamie Gane is joined by Hans, a Swedish athlete who only recently discovered that his vision loss didn't mean the end of competitive sport. From a chance meeting on a Tough Viking course to competing at the European Championships, Hans shares his powerful journey into the world of adaptive obstacle course ra…

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Finish Line Stories – Voices from World's Toughest Mudder 55:08

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Join our roving reporter, Wil Chung, on the grounds of Belvoir Castle as he catches up with a wave of determined finishers fresh off the course at World's Toughest Mudder. In this episode, Wil dives into raw, inspiring, and often emotional stories from athletes who pushed their limits through mud, obstacles, and exhaustion. From first-timers to sea…