382. New England OCR Expo! (Part 2: Athletes, Speeches, and Staff)

Once again, we just had the third New England OCR Expo and it is easily the most involved Mike has been!  In 2020 we were just vendors with a table, last year Mike helped with getting athletes to show up and give short talks.  This year Mike was on the board, attended biweekly meetings for months, and worked to help get more vendors and sponsors out to the event! We are splitting up content from this event into two so we can have an easier week next week and Mike can focus on his own race but in this part two you will hear from some athletes, the  speeches, and from some of the staff that made this all possible!  (see below) We hope to get registration going for next year's event soon so we hope to see you there in 2025! 0:00 – 2:39 – Intro 2:39 – 5:02 – Quick News 5:02 – 7:39 – Content Preface 7:39 - 21:29 - Athlete Interviews (Zack Wisnowski, Daniel Yarrick, Jesse H, and Mario Valentin) 21:29 - 39:25 - Speeches (Oscar Mike, Josh Fiore, Ultimate Obstacles, and Billy Richards) 39:25 - 1:11:27 - Athlete and Staff Interviews (Darren from Just Right Entertainment, Mike Kantor, Robert Foster, Katie Callahan, Josh Fiore, Billy Richards, Brad Lane from It Starts Here Fitness, Eric Matta from Ultimate Obstacles, and Steve Bacon) 1:11:27 - End – Outro Next weekend we may have someone  on from the Spartan NJ Ultrafecta Weekend or someone else that we feel like talking to! ____ News Stories: Spartan Ultra World Championship Medal Spartan Palm Beaches Saturday Sprint Podiums Spartan Palm Beaches Sunday Sprint Podiums Spartan New Jersey Ultra Podiums Spartan New Jersey Beast Podiums Harry Squatter Secret Link Cable Car Secret Link Red House Secret Link Line Comedy Secret Link Choose You Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 164. 1st Annual New England OCR Expo Preview with Steve “Bacon” Martin! 165. New England OCR Expo and Party! Strength & Speed’s S7E3: The OCR Expo with Mike Stefano 320. The Return of the New England OCR Expo with Steve “Bacon” Martin! 323. The Second New England OCR Expo with Vendors! Strength and Speed's S8E8: Boldr Dash and New England OCR Expo with Lynn Hall 381. New England OCR Expo! (Part 1: Vendors) ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, Dave Claxton, Brad Kiehl, Charlotte Engelman, Erin Grindstaff, Hank Stefano, Arlene Stefano, Laura Ritter, Steven Ritter, Sofia Harnedy, Kenny West, Cheryl Miller, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Anna Landry, Nick Ryker, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Evan Eirich, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Wendell Lagosh, Logan Nagle, Angela Bowers, Asa Coddington, Thomas Petersen, Seth Rinderknecht, and Bonnie Wilson. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, and Joshua Reid! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 15% off MudGear products Use coupon code "ocrreport20" for 20% off Caterpy products Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast on Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: [email protected] Subscribe on Youtube: Obstacle Running Adventures Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

It's the third New England OCR Expo that has been put on and it is easily the most involved Mike has been!  In 2020 we were just vendors with a table, last year Mike helped with getting athletes to show up and give short talks.  This year Mike was on the board, attended biweekly meetings for months, and worked to help get more vendors and sponsors out to the event! We are splitting up content from this event into two so we can have an easier week next week and Mike can focus on his own race but in this part one you will hear from the vendors (see below) We hope to get registration going for next year's event soon so we hope to see you there in 2025! 0:00 – 3:13 – Intro 3:13 – 11:29 – Quick News 11:29 – 12:59 – Content Preface 12:59 - 1:14:24 - Interviews (Spartan Race/Tough Mudder, Epic Race Training, The Phoenix, The Medal Show, Challenge Yourself Fitness, Giv Soft Butter, Naticook Challenge, Operation Enduring Warrior, The Plunge Experience, Neighborhood Ninjas, Lucas Borgatti, Monkee Grips, Find Your Bold, Athletic Brewing, Oscar Mike, Isagenix, XMan Race, Race Ready Obstacles/Midwest OCR, MMB Performance Coaching, Viking Obstacle Race, BoldrDash) 1:52:19 - End – Outro Next weekend Mike will be taking on the Cape Cod 20K trail race but the episodes will be more audio from the expo! ____ News Stories: James Delorie Injury Spartan Short Course Championship Prize Money USAOCR Championship Event Spartan San Diego Super Podiums Spartan San Diego Sprint Podiums Mythic Race 5K and Endurance Podiums Deka Fit SoCal Podiums: Men and Women New England OCR Expo Deka Strong Results Cut Beard Secret Link Outrun Diet Secret Link Banana Peel Secret Link Hot Pepper Secret Link Clock Art Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 164. 1st Annual New England OCR Expo Preview with Steve “Bacon” Martin! 165. New England OCR Expo and Party! Strength & Speed’s S7E3: The OCR Expo with Mike Stefano 320. The Return of the New England OCR Expo with Steve “Bacon” Martin! 323. The Second New England OCR Expo with Vendors! Strength and Speed's S8E8: Boldr Dash and New England OCR Expo with Lynn Hall ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, Dave Claxton, Brad Kiehl, Charlotte Engelman, Erin Grindstaff, Hank Stefano, Arlene Stefano, Laura Ritter, Steven Ritter, Sofia Harnedy, Kenny West, Cheryl Miller, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Anna Landry, Nick Ryker, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Evan Eirich, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Wendell Lagosh, Logan Nagle, Angela Bowers, Asa Coddington, Thomas Petersen, Seth Rinderknecht and Bonnie Wilson. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, and Joshua Reid! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 15% off MudGear products Use coupon code "ocrreport20" for 20% off Caterpy products Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast on Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: [email protected] Subscribe on Youtube: Obstacle Running Adventures Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

Mike finally traveled to New York to participate in and cover Obstacle Wonderland's Boogie Wonderland Event! Wanting to both support a small northeast race and get some good mileage in, Mike registered for the 6 hour race.  He ran 3 laps, interviewed the 3 hour finisher athletes with some midrace brain fog, ran another lap, interviewed the 6 hour finisher athletes while freezing in the windy cold on and off rain, the DJ, Gabe Capobianchi, Asa Coddington, and then recorded a personal recap while driving back to New Jersey! We highly recommend you check out an Obstacle Wonderland event, the Northeast Ultra OCR Cup put together by Viking OCR, and come to the New England OCR Expo adding the virtual run for an awesome medal! 0:00 – 2:45 – Intro 2:45 – 7:40 – Quick News 7:40 – 8:38 – Content Preface 8:38 - 15:33 - Start Line Audio 15:33 - 36:18 - 3 Hour Athletes (Ken Murphy, Kevin Donahue, Analisa Everingham, Stephen Leonard, Jameson Kowalczyk, Nick Eichhorn, Bryan Everingham) 36:18 - 1:20:23 - 6 Hour Athletes and DJ (John Ricker, Kelly Schiavone, Mike Kantor, Mario Valentine, Joseph Stritmater, Erin Cummins, Kevin LaPlatney, Joey Cristello, CJ Emmons, Dean Leggiero, James Del Verde and Melissa Linden, Esther Frustino, Ryan Brizzolara and Jarrett Newby) 1:20:23 - 1:43:50 - Gabe Capobianchi and Asa Coddington 1:43:50 - 1:52:19 - Mike Recap 1:52:19 - End – Outro Next weekend we will be at the New England OCR Expo and we hope to see you there!  The next 2 episodes will likely be covering this event as we will be talking to fellow vendors, athletes competing in the events, and are planning to set up a basic recording station for all to use at our booth! ____ News Stories: Get Your Ass To 2024 New England OCR Expo on April 20th (use code "obstacles" for $5 off) Obstacles Athletics Closed Dolly Dash Race Sarah Harrison Married UltraHouse Team Tryout Week OCRWC Finally Releases Venue for 2024 Tough Mudder Obstacle Comes to Spartan Race Miranda Kielpinski and Michael Suazo join Team Riverbend CBD Hyrox 365 Mythic Race Obstacle Ryan Kempson Achilles Injury Whale Slam Secret Link Shredding Machine Secret Link Grease Fire Secret Link Big Gift Secret Link Ghost Jokes Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 109. Mark Jones on Tough Mudder Changes, and the Last Polar Bear Challenge with Elites and Rob Butler! 122. Viking Obstacle Race’s Cinco de Mjolnir Ultra with Elites! ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, Dave Claxton, Brad Kiehl, Charlotte Engelman, Erin Grindstaff, Hank Stefano, Arlene Stefano, Laura Ritter, Steven Ritter, Sofia Harnedy, Kenny West, Cheryl Miller, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Anna Landry, Nick Ryker, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Evan Eirich, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Wendell Lagosh, Logan Nagle, Angela Bowers, Asa Coddington, Thomas Petersen, Seth Rinderknecht and Bonnie Wilson. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, and Joshua Reid! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 15% off MudGear products Use coupon code "ocrreport20" for 20% off Caterpy products Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast on Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: [email protected] Subscribe on Youtube: Obstacle Running Adventures Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

Back in the day Spartan Stadium races were our favorite to both run and cover as media.  We remember seeing a large man in a clown mask doing well at most of the events that we went to.  Over more recent years Kevin Gregory/Bubbles the Clowne has grown to be even more of a threat in the hybrid racing scene! Kevin has also become a friend of the show, as well as Mike's coach for about a year.  Mike vowed that his first hybrid fitness race would be at his gym Underdog Fitness in Wallingford, CT!  It took a while to get a date to fit in the schedule but Katelyn and Mike took it on despite Mike being pretty nervous (I am not a strong man) and having back issues (likely a weak core), and Katelyn waking up sick on Friday. You'll hear from David Rundio, Kristine Pavelchak, Robert Landman, Ashley Harten, Lauren Carlson, Melinda Noel, Michael Racine, Greg Viggiano, Katelyn Ritter, ?, Heather Dall'Aste, Elizabeth Almansa, Kelly Sullivan, Taylor Febus, Mike Tubiak, Lisa Wawrzynowski, Kiefer Callisto, Amber Tait, Alexander Golik, Jess Gregory, Zack Tait, and Kevin Gregory! 0:00 – 4:54 – Intro 5:54 – 19:53 – Quick News 19:53 – 21:03 – Content Preface 21:03 - 1:23:08 - Underdog Fitness Interviews 1:23:08 - End – Outro Next episode is hopefully going to cover Obstacle Wonderland's Boogie 3 and 6 hour event in New York! ____ News Stories: Get Your Ass To 2024 New England OCR Expo on April 20th (use code "obstacles" for $5 off) Spartan Brought Back Prize Money to Remaining 2024 USNS Races 20 Page Recipe Bundle from Fittest Foodie When You Subscribe to VJ Newsletter Ida Mathilde Steensgaard Partnered with Team LSKD Spartan Post Pandemic Finishers According to ORM OCR Numbers According to OCR Buddy OCR World Series Now Features Cuba Savage Race Teamed Up with GORUCK for Jerry Carry Obstacle Race Ready Obstacle's New Obstacle WOCRF Enters the Confusion of OCR Leadership Ryan Brizzolara Engaged Hopstacle Run Podiums Spartan San Jose Beast Podiums Spartan San Jose Ultra Podiums Spartan San Jose Super Podiums Savage Race Gainesville Podiums Spartan Charlotte Super Podiums Spartan Charlotte Sprint Podiums Los Angeles Tough Mudder Infinity Podiums Underdog Fitness Deka Mile Podiums Happiness Goal Secret Link Carpenter Prank Secret Link Halloween Decoration Secret Link Horse Cyclist Secret Link Fire Sprinkler Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 74. Tough Mudder Bootcamp Burlington with Cathrin Bowtell, ERock, and Will Dean! 235. Bubbles the Clowne aka Kevin Gregory on Underdog Fitness, Deka Strong, and More! 362. Deka World Championships with Kevin Gregory! ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, Dave Claxton, Brad Kiehl, Charlotte Engelman, Erin Grindstaff, Hank Stefano, Arlene Stefano, Laura Ritter, Steven Ritter, Sofia Harnedy, Kenny West, Cheryl Miller, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Anna Landry, Nick Ryker, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Evan Eirich, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Wendell Lagosh, Logan Nagle, Angela Bowers, Asa Coddington, Thomas Petersen, Seth Rinderknecht and Bonnie Wilson. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, and Joshua Reid! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 15% off MudGear products Use coupon code "ocrreport20" for 20% off Caterpy products Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast on Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: [email protected] Subscribe on Youtube: Obstacle Running Adventures Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

just a totAlly normal ePisode, Really nothIng to see here. compLetely normal! 0:00 – 6:56 – Intro 6:56 – 14:07 – Quick News 14:07 – 14:13 – Content Preface 14:13 - 15:23 - Interview with Timber and Appa 15:23 - End – Outro Next episode is planned to be coverage of the Deka Strong at Underdog Fitness, home of Kevin Gregory aka Bubbles the Clowne (well not actual home but you know what we mean)! ____ News Stories: Switch Away from Google Podcasts before April 2024 New England OCR Expo on April 20th (use code "obstacles" for $5 off) Come Do a Deka Mile with Us at Underdog Fitness on April 7th All Bonefrog Events Cancelled in 2024 Grit Coaching with The OCR Report Kris Rugloski Injury First Woman to Finish Barkley Marathons Ryan Atkins and Lindsay Webster Baby Announcement Toddler Race Secret Link Dunking Biscuits Secret Link Cherish Child Secret Link Real Puppet Secret Link Arm Wrestling Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 117. BoldrDash WinterDash with Lynn Hall and Crazy AF News! 274. Crazy AF News with Matt B Davis! ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, Dave Claxton, Brad Kiehl, Charlotte Engelman, Erin Grindstaff, Hank Stefano, Arlene Stefano, Laura Ritter, Steven Ritter, Sofia Harnedy, Kenny West, Cheryl Miller, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Anna Landry, Nick Ryker, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Evan Eirich, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Wendell Lagosh, Logan Nagle, Angela Bowers, Asa Coddington, Thomas Petersen, Seth Rinderknecht and Bonnie Wilson. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, and Joshua Reid! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 15% off MudGear products Use coupon code "ocrreport20" for 20% off Caterpy products Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast on Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: [email protected] Subscribe on Youtube: Obstacle Running Adventures Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest  

We haven't done one of these episodes in a while, and we were totally okay with that! With recent changes in the industry (unfortunately most being negative), we wanted to have an episode where we share our thoughts and feelings on some events that are not with us anymore like Warrior Dash and Rugged Maniac or have extremely unclear futures like Terrain Race and Bonefrog. The videos referenced were our 2014 Rugged Maniac, 2016 Warrior Dash, 2016 Rugged Maniac, 2017 Warrior Dash, 2017 Rugged Maniac, 2018 Bonefrog, 2019 Terrain Race, and 2019 Rugged Maniac so check one, two, or all of them out! 0:00 – 2:31 – Intro 2:31 – 7:54 – Quick News 7:54 – 8:25 – Content Preface 8:25 - 37:32 - Info and Memories of Warrior Dash, Rugged Maniac, Terrain Race, and Bonefrog 37:32 - End – Outro Next episode is hopefully something that we have been wanting to do again for a while! ____ News Stories: Switch Away from Google Podcasts before April 2024 New England OCR Expo on April 20th (use code "obstacles" for $5 off) Come Do a Deka Mile with Us at Underdog Fitness on April 7th All Bonefrog Events Cancelled in 2024 World Obstacle Website was Down Grit Coaching with The OCR Report Kevin Gregory Sponsored by Lumaflex Kris Rugloski Injury First Woman to Finish Barkley Marathons Breaking Barriers: Beyond the Finish Line Podcast Spartan Mexican Series Race Puebla Super Podiums Spartan Atlanta Super and Beast Podiums Dirty Leprechaun Podiums The Mosh OCR Test Your Metal Hazelwood OCR Podiums Savage Race Georgia Podiums Ryan Atkins and Lindsay Webster Baby Announcement Painful Fall Secret Link Climbing Fall Secret Link Slime Bucket Secret Link Fruit Machine Secret Link Pizza Flip Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 20. Sasquatch Hikes Mount Monadnock, Bonefrog Challenge, Meet #25 Shaelyn Floria, DECA Color Run with David Ferreira, and Evan's Run! (2017) 33. Warrior Dash New England and Tough Mudder Northeast! (2017) 38. Rugged Maniac New England and Jamestown Half Marathon! (2017) 72. Terrain Race New England with Elites, Bonefrog New England, and NAMI Walk! (2018) 76. Bonefrog New Jersey! (2018) 82. Bonefrog New York! (2018) 87. OCR Events Eulogy: Remembering Battlefrog, Superhero Scramble, Spartan Cruise and Many More! 88. Bonefrog Boston with Elites! (2018) 109. Mark Jones on Tough Mudder Changes, and the Last Polar Bear Challenge with Elites and Rob Butler! 142. Bonefrog Boston! (2019) 143. Bridgewater Police 5k, and Rugged Maniac with Jeff Scott & Christopher Calandro! (2019) 281. The Final Wason Pond Pounder with David Veale! 285. The Final(?) Bonefrog in New Jersey with Brian Carney! 286. The Final(?) Indian Mud Run with Miranda Huber! 328. The Final FIT Challenge OCR with Elites, Ultras, and More! 348. Melia Ochsner on Star Wars, American Ninja Warrior Obstacle Testing, and Winning Bonefrog! ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, Dave Claxton, Brad Kiehl, Charlotte Engelman, Erin Grindstaff, Hank Stefano, Arlene Stefano, Laura Ritter, Steven Ritter, Sofia Harnedy, Kenny West, Cheryl Miller, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Anna Landry, Nick Ryker, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Evan Eirich, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Wendell Lagosh, Logan Nagle, Angela Bowers, Asa Coddington, Thomas Petersen, Seth Rinderknecht and Bonnie Wilson. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, and Joshua Reid! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 15% off MudGear products Use coupon code "ocrreport20" for 20% off Caterpy products Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast on Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: [email protected] Subscribe on Youtube: Obstacle Running Adventures Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

Paul Lachance recently ran his 200th Spartan Race at the age of 82 this caught The OCR Report's attention for a post which then caught our eye for a potential episode. We were excited to reach out to him both for the impressive accomplishment, and because he represents a unique age demographic who take on OCR.  Older OCR athletes have always been inspirational to us but we haven't had an episode focus on it before. We discuss how he found obstacle course racing, his family's military background, favorite and least favorite Spartan venues, medical barriers that he has pushed through in his life, how it feels to be embraced by sponsors and the community, how to buy his shirts, plans for the rest of the year and much more! I really enjoyed talking and laughing with him.  Be sure to add him on facebook, follow him on Instagram, and reach out about getting yourself a shirt! 0:00 – 5:06 – Intro 5:06 – 13:13 – Quick News 13:13 – 13:39 – Content Preface 13:39 - 52:24 - Paul Lachance Interview 52:24 - End – Outro Next episode isn't planned yet but we have no shortage of ideas! ____ News Stories: Switch Away from Google Podcasts before April 2024 New England OCR Expo on April 20th (use code "obstacles" for $5 off) Come Do a Deka Mile with Us at Underdog Fitness on April 7th Jessica Johnson Life News Camilla Massa Sponsored by Reebok LA to NYC World Record Attempt The King of Chemo Takes on The Great World Race Spartan China Marvel Weekends How to Qualify for Spartan Ultra World Championships Mexican National Series Streamed in Both English and Spanish OCR Gives Back is Charity Partner for 2024 OCRWC You Can Be a VJ Shoes Ambassador Henry Ward Preparing for Boston Marathon Quad Erin Grindstaff's Baby Jarrett Newby Wins Bataan Memorial Death March Spartan Houston Super Podiums COCK Podiums Endure the Dirt Podiums Spartan Atlanta Beast Podiums Spartan Los Vegas Super Podiums Spartan Los Vegas Sprint Podiums Dog Revenge Secret Link Hockey Workout Secret Link Horse Fart Secret Link Full Combo Secret Link Woods Poop Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 373. Grey Betties and Roller Derby with Heather Jo Cox! ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, Dave Claxton, Brad Kiehl, Charlotte Engelman, Erin Grindstaff, Hank Stefano, Arlene Stefano, Laura Ritter, Steven Ritter, Sofia Harnedy, Kenny West, Cheryl Miller, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Anna Landry, Nick Ryker, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Evan Eirich, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Wendell Lagosh, Logan Nagle, Angela Bowers, Asa Coddington, Thomas Petersen, Seth Rinderknecht and Bonnie Wilson. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, and Joshua Reid! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 15% off MudGear products Use coupon code "ocrreport20" for 20% off Caterpy products Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast on Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: [email protected] Subscribe on Youtube: Obstacle Running Adventures Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

We have been wanting to have Alisa Petrova on the show for a while now with us first reaching out to her back in December 2022 to talk about the Spartan World Championships that year!  Her being 9 hours ahead of us made it pretty difficult to plan a good time to record but it was worth recording at 5am our time to finally have her on the show! Alisa talks about how she wasn't medically allowed to engage in sports at a young age but eventually got into speed walking and later became involved with Hero Race. In more recent years she has continued to prove herself to be a podium threat at many championship events including the Spartan World Championships. Within the past month she took on a new challenge in the form of an ultra by competing and winning Tough Mudder Infinity in AlUla.  We discuss the barriers of fueling, pacing, and dealing with poor race day communications at the event.  Also, her experience at the Government Games in Dubai this year! 0:00 – 6:35 – Intro 6:35 – 16:00 – Quick News 16:00 – 16:40 – Content Preface 16:40 - 51:46 - Alisa Petrova Interview 51:46 - End – Outro Next episode is planned to be with Paul LaChance who recently ran his 200th Spartan Race at the age of 82! ____ News Stories: Switch Away from Google Podcasts before April Buck Furpees: New England OCR Expo Fundraiser on March 9th 2024 New England OCR Expo on April 20th (use code "obstacles" for $5 off) Come Do a Deka Mile with Us at Underdog Fitness on April 7th Tough Mudder before World's Toughest Mudder Additional World's Toughest Mudder Changes  Giles Comments on World's Toughest Mudder Changes Hradec Nad Moravici Psartan Sprint and Super Podiums Ibaraki Spartan Sprint Podiums Batangas Spartan Sprint Podiums Winter Nuts Challenge Podiums Deka Fit Knoxville Men Podium Houston Spartan Beast Podiums Hurdle Hula Secret Link B Hole Secret Link Rich Prank Secret Link Tapping Pens Secret Link Racist Gary Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 257. World’s Toughest Mudder! (Part 4: Katie Knight and Mark Batres)! 270. Ida Mathilde Steensgaard on Jacksonville Spartans, Savage Florida, and More! 302. Nicole Mericle on the OCR Dream Team, Injury Recovery, Returning to Racing, and More! 308. World’s Toughest Mudder with Mark Gaudet and First Woman to Hit 100 Miles Kris Rugloski! 316. Ulrikke Evensen on Spartan World Championships, World’s Toughest Mudder, and More! ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, Dave Claxton, Brad Kiehl, Charlotte Engelman, Erin Grindstaff, Hank Stefano, Arlene Stefano, Laura Ritter, Steven Ritter, Sofia Harnedy, Kenny West, Cheryl Miller, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Anna Landry, Nick Ryker, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Evan Eirich, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Wendell Lagosh, Logan Nagle, Angela Bowers, Asa Coddington, Thomas Petersen, Seth Rinderknecht and Bonnie Wilson. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, and Joshua Reid! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 15% off MudGear products Use coupon code "ocrreport20" for 20% off Caterpy products Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast on Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: [email protected] Subscribe on Youtube: Obstacle Running Adventures Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

This week Katelyn sat down with Hannah Franciosa! They talked about Hannah's exerience both as a special education teacher, as well as a substitute teacher. She shares about being coached by Kirk DeWindt and what a typical training week looks like for her. Hannah also discusses her experinces with completing ultras, marathons, rucks, hurricane heats, and her recent podium at the first race of the Spartan US National Series in Jacksonville!  0:00 – 3:36 – Intro 3:36 – 13:51 – Quick News 13:51 – 15:45 – Content Preface 15:45 - 56:34 - Hannah Franciosa Interview 56:34 - End – Outro Next episode is maybe going to be with a Tough Mudder Infinity AlUla athlete or Rugged Maniac related episode! ____ News Stories: Switch Away from Google Podcasts Buck Furpees: New England OCR Expo Fundraiser on March 9th 2024 New England OCR Expo on April 20th (use code "obstacles" for $5 off) Come Do a Deka Mile with Us at Underdog Fitness on April 7th Spartan Brand Ambassadors Paused in US and Canada? New Savage Race Obstacle: Voulez Vous Lache New Savage Race Obstacle: Bruiser The Running Public's Night School 200 Spartan Races for 82 Year Old Paul LaChance Spartan Race Z Wall Changes Nikolaj Dam Pregnancy Announcement Tough Mudder Infinity AlUla Fastest Lap Hyrox North American Championship Podiums: Men and Women Savage Race Florida Podiums Spartan Race Bright Beast Podiums Spartan Race Bright Sprint Podiums Ida's Team Won Government Games Cat Ninja Secret Link Fake Sponsorship Secret Link Highway Fire Secret Link King Charles Secret Link American Beer Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 204. Kirk DeWindt on Hunting, Reality TV, Pushing Past Excuses, and More! 336. Annie Dube on Making the Jump to Elite, Spartan 3K Thoughts, and Her First Savage Race! 338. Kaci Monroe on Grit, Spartan Race Changes, and Savage Race Ohio! 343. Rachel Watters on Hannibal Race, Lionhearts 100, Savage Race Chicago, Mental Health, and More! 368. Cassandra Gill on Dealing with Failure, Ice Cream, Podium Success in 2023 and More! 371. Sarah Grippi-Snyder on RV Life, MudGear-Hannibal Race Pro Team, and 3GX Mental Performance Training! ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, Dave Claxton, Brad Kiehl, Charlotte Engelman, Erin Grindstaff, Hank Stefano, Arlene Stefano, Laura Ritter, Steven Ritter, Sofia Harnedy, Kenny West, Cheryl Miller, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Anna Landry, Nick Ryker, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Evan Eirich, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Wendell Lagosh, Logan Nagle, Angela Bowers, Asa Coddington, Thomas Petersen, Seth Rinderknecht and Bonnie Wilson. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, and Joshua Reid! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 15% off MudGear products Use coupon code "ocrreport20" for 20% off Caterpy products Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast on Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: [email protected] Subscribe on Youtube: Obstacle Running Adventures Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

Another episode idea from my episode ideas list was to focus on another demographic in the sport that deserves more attention and support and to do this we had Heather Jo Cox from Grey Betties on the show! We discuss how she found the sport, her background with roller derby as well as body building, and all about the Grey Betties which is a team created for 40+ year old women in sport to both create a community and help reduce intimidation at the start line! 0:00 – 5:00 – Intro 5:00 – 12:47 – Quick News 12:47 – 13:06 – Content Preface 13:06 - 46:34 - Heather Jo Cox Interview 46:34 - End – Outro Next episode is likely going to be with a Tough Mudder Infinity AlUla athlete or Rugged Maniac related episode! ____ News Stories: Switch Away from Google Podcasts Buck Furpees: New England OCR Expo Fundraiser 2024 New England OCR Expo (use code "obstacles" for $5 off) Rugged Maniac No Longer in Business Chris Maltbie Steps Down as VP of Product for Spartan and Tough Mudder Jamie Horianopoulas Cat Dave Robinson Puppy Curt Maggit Married VJ Shoes MAXx 2 and Lightspeed Tough Mudder AlUla Podiums Spartan Los Angeles Stadium Podiums Spartan Jacksonville Super Podiums Spartan Jacksonville Sprint Podiums: Men and Women Human Wash Secret Link Pigeon Bomb Secret Link Pogo Record Secret Link Thor Toolkit Secret Link Pigeon Head Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 269. Heather Gollnick on Jacksonville, Spartan AG Series, IronEdge, and More! 284. Spartan Puebla Beast in Mexico with Alex Walker! 334. Rose Wetzel on Longevity in Sport, Being a Mother, Spartan Big Bear 3K, and More! 339. Newbsanity’s Last Man Standing with Esther Frustino! ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, Dave Claxton, Brad Kiehl, Charlotte Engelman, Erin Grindstaff, Hank Stefano, Arlene Stefano, Laura Ritter, Steven Ritter, Sofia Harnedy, Kenny West, Cheryl Miller, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Anna Landry, Nick Ryker, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Evan Eirich, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Wendell Lagosh, Logan Nagle, Angela Bowers, Asa Coddington, Thomas Petersen, Seth Rinderknecht and Bonnie Wilson. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, and Joshua Reid! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 15% off MudGear products Use coupon code "ocrreport20" for 20% off Caterpy products Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast on Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: [email protected] Subscribe on Youtube: Obstacle Running Adventures Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest