Fri, 1 August 2014
Episode 95 - When runner after runner cramped and/or dropped from last year’s Vermont Beast Championship race, Will Swope found himself all the way up in 5th place. One mental lapse later, he found himself DQd from the race. We caught up with him after his 2nd place finish at this year’s Vegas BADASS Dash to find out what happened. Flo Barnes is a superior athlete who came in 2nd at the Winter Death Race back in January. So why did she spend around 24 hours with Matt B. at June's Summer Death Race? Listen in to find out how one wrong turn, led to more wrong turns, and an experience neither of them will ever forget. Today’s episode is sponsored by Mudgear. |
Wed, 16 July 2014
Episode 93 - At approximately hour 48 of this Summer’s Death Race, two busses rolled into Pittsfield. One was a large, luxury, white tour bus and one was a standard yellow school bus. Racers had to choose which bus to get on for what they were told would be a 16 hour journey.
Many lessons were learned about these choices as the race went on and long after. Today's episode is sponsored by Mudgear. |
Sun, 13 July 2014
Episode 92 - In today’s show-ORM brings you more obstacle goodness than you can shake a spear at. We’ve got: Paddy McGarry from Tough Mudder telling us about new obstacles and Mudder Legion. Adam Ruppel from Mud Hero talking about what they do well and how to get the most mud possible at an ocr event. Don Mann, Hobie Call, Garfield Griffiths, and Alec Blenis from the most recent BattleFrog event AND Orla “The Vermonster” Walsh discussing her plan to take over the OCR podium from the current champions. Today's episode is sponsored by Men's Health Urbanathlon. |
Thu, 3 July 2014
Episode 91 - We've got several interviews from the 2014 Death Race on tap for you in the next few episodes. We start it off with today's subject, Andy Weinberg. In the middle of this year's Summer Death Race, Matt B. sat down for a long interview with Andy. For those that don't know, Andy, along with Joe Desena, helped create the Death Race, which eventually led to the creation of Spartan Race. Andy talks about how it all began and what caused him to move to Pittsfield, VT. We talk some about the magic of the people, and the town behind The Death Race. He also regales us with a few stories of race shenanigans that involve Joe Desena and others. Today's episode is sponsored by Men's Health Urbanathlon. Use code ORM to receive 20% of your entry. Register now at MHURB.com
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Fri, 20 June 2014
Episode 90 - On today’s episode, we visit Warrior Dash Georgia 2014 and have some cool chats. We start by talking to the people who finished the course the fastest, Yuri Force, Shenoa Creer, and Ashley Martin. Next up is “Blind Pete”, a visually impaired man who completes obstacle races. Last, we spend a few minutes with Red Frog Events Mischief Manager, Katelyn Boyle about this year’s Georgia course. The 2nd half of the show is an interview with Mark Silvers from Endeavor Team Challenge. They have a 30 hour, 40 plus mile, endurance event that we know you are going to want to check out.
Today’s episode is sponsored by Men’s Health Urbanathlon. Use the code ORM to receive 20% off your entry. Register NOW at MHURB.com |
Sun, 15 June 2014
Episode 89- Happy Father's Day Everyone. Listen in as Matt talks to Robb McCoy of the F.I.T. Challenge. Robb is one of the good guys producing quality homegrown obstacle races. Find out how he works with other local RDs to be successful and help grow a great local scene in New England. (You may also hear River, the youngest member of the Davis clan, in the background as Matt was on daddy duty during this interview) In addition, we speak with Rose Wetzel. This interview was recorded at the USOCR conference in Atlanta back in April. Rose has stormed the scene winning several Spartan Races in recent months. In this chat, we get to know a lot about Rose and learn some of her thoughts on the current state of the industry. Today’s episode is sponsored by Race The Reaper. Every year, at least half of their obstacle designs are different. Reaper faithfuls are always wondering what’ s next. Train Hard and Prove It July 19th, 2014! |
Fri, 6 June 2014
Episode 88 - In today's episode, Matt B. talks to Jeff Suffolk, Co-Founder of Human Movement Management. We initially met Jeff last year when HMM took over for Run For Your Lives which went under mid-season. Matt had the opportunity to visit HMM Headquarters in Louisville, Colorado and see how they operate for a day or so. Matt and Jeff discuss the following: Is the current beer mile record on YouTube legit and beatable? Is soccer more interesting than American football? What does the future hold for ocr/fun events or what Jeff calls "Active Entertainment"? What in the hell is the event Human Movement planning for August of 2015? (Hint: It involves tree houses) Today's episode is sponsored by Mud Hero. Check out the mud run rated tops in Canada the last two years.
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Thu, 29 May 2014
Episode 87-In today's episode, we catch up with Anthony Matesi. Anthony was once a dude like you or me, now he works for Spartan leading their 12 hour Hurricane Heats amongst other duties. Let's find out how he got there and what he has in store for those that attempt the HH. The next conversation is with Julie Johnston of Las Vegas' Camp Rhino. Find out how this one of a kind entrepreneur had fun with bootcamp and obstacles before they were cool. In the process, another amazing OCR community was born in a city known for anything but fitness. Today's episode is sponsored by Race The Reaper.
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Fri, 9 May 2014
Episode 85 - A few weeks ago, ORM gave you a recap from the USOCR Conference that took place in Atlanta in April. On this week's podcast episode we bring you several interviews that took place during that conference. You will hear from the following:
This episode will answer several questions you have had about what USOCR is and isn't. It also may leave you asking a few more. Today's episode is sponsored by Xtreme Ranger.
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Thu, 20 March 2014
In today’s episode we talk to Don Mann from Battlefrog Race Series. They are the newest kids on the block in OCR and are coming on strong. We will find out about Don’s special relationship with Joe Desena, and everything else that Battlefrog has prepared for the OCR scene. Tom McCormack is the Director of Product Management of Spartan Race. To us, he will always be Tommy Mac. He's been around since the early days of Spartan and clues us in to a lot of what goes on behind the scenes. He has always been open and approachable. His goal is to always find out what Spartan can do better, and it’s why we have wanted to sit down with him for some time. Today's episode is sponsored by Mud Hero. Check out the mud run rated tops in Canada the last two years. |