459. Libbie Joyce on Spartan Youth Insurance Changes, Championship Events, and More!

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 while and were looking for a time in the future to set it up. That time ended up being this weekend! Hear us discuss her background in the sport, her show on the UKOCR podcast feed, the changes recently made with no longer allowing young athletes to compete in the competitive waves due to insurance changes, many championship events that she has participated in this year such as Spartan Sprint Championship in Hvar, FISO OCR World Championships, plans for next year, and much more! Start – 4:43 – Intro 4:43 – 14:44 – Quick News 14:44 – 15:40 – Content Preface 15:40 – 1:07:08 - Libbie Joyce Interview 1:07:08 – End – Outro Next weekend will be an episode on something, just not sure what yet! ____ News Stories: OCR Buddy Community Awards Paused Spartan 300 Collective Final Fenway Spartan Race?! Train with Richard Hynek in Dubai Kris Rugloski and Austin Azar Engaged Rise of the Obstacle at Obstacle Wonderland Underdog Fundraiser for Operation Impact Chicago Cyclists Buying Out Tamale Carts Jason Dupree Vs Tree Spartan TriState Sprint Podiums School Spirit Secret Link Stuck Snowboarder Secret Link Cool Rule Secret Link Chubby Cat Secret Link Dictionary Inventor Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 444. World’s Toughest Mudder 2025! (Part 2: Event Day Audio, Interviews, and Katelyn’s Pit Audio) Pint Size OCR -Episode 17 ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, 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, 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, Bonnie Wilson, Steve Bacon from The New England OCR Expo, Robert Landman, Shell Luccketta and Jules Estes. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, Joshua Reid, and Kevin Gregory! 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 Use coupon code "OCRREPORT20" for 20% off Spartan, Tough Mudder, and DEKA events  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 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 on the event at 6,000 feet.  It was a fun  event fueled by great music and it was also for a great cause with it supporting the American Lung Association in Colorado!  Consider donating here! Start – 3:35 – Intro 3:35 – 6:19 – Quick News 6:19 – 7:28 – Content Preface 7:28 – 10:43 - Us Before 10:43 – 26:44 - Pre Race Audio 26:44 – 27:44 - Course Music 27:44 – 32:58 - Post Race Audio 32:58 – 42:24 - Interviews (Lonnie Somers from HAL Sports, and Donna Peace from American Lung Association Colorado) 42:24 – 49:03 - Us After 49:03 – End – Outro Next weekend will be an episode on something, just not sure what yet! ____ News Stories: Kirk DeWindt 5K PR Frank Oosterom Engaged Tyler Movsessian Married Jeff Moulton Baby Announcement Lindsay Webster Return to Fitness Postpartum Spartan Sprint World Championship Podium Cat Treadmill Secret Link Mom Cooking Secret Link Stroller Men Secret Link Friend Group Secret Link Park Ranger Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 128. Relay for Life Foxborough with Brittney Toth! ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, 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, 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, Bonnie Wilson, Steve Bacon from The New England OCR Expo, Robert Landman, Shell Luccketta and Jules Estes. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, Joshua Reid, and Kevin Gregory! 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 Use coupon code "OCRREPORT20" for 20% off Spartan, Tough Mudder, and DEKA events  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 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 Ninjas is currently running their Pull-Ups for Playgrounds Fundraiser through the month of October.  It concludes on November 1st with the aforementioned event at Ultimate Obstacles to take on the 10-minute pull-up challenge live! You’ll also get to meet a variety of awesome vendors and fellow supporters, all coming together for a great cause! Be sure to follow Neighborhood Ninjas on Instagram, register for the online version of the competition, or for the in person event! Start – 3:13 – Intro 3:13 – 14:49 – Quick News 14:49 – 15:21 – Content Preface 15:21 – 1:07:51 - Neighborhood Ninjas interview with Alex Katz 1:07:51 – End – Outro Next weekend will be a book interview or maybe hearing more about that OCRWC (or OCRCWC) location news! ____ News Stories: Neighborhood Ninja Death Margaret Schlacter Married Tough Mudder Potatoes Tough Mudder AI Fail Tough Mudder 2026 Medal World Pentathalon Update Myrium Guillot Boisett Citizen of Liberland Taco Bell 50K Qualify for Savage Fall Florida Kelly Sullivan’s Lady Justice Design Spartan Beast Esterel Podiums Spartan Super World Championship Podiums Headshot Montage Secret Link Grinding Levels Secret Link Gorilla Couch Secret Link Family Reunion Secret Link News Beef Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 432. New England OCR Expo 2025! (Part 1: Vendors) ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, 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, 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, Bonnie Wilson, Steve Bacon from The New England OCR Expo, Robert Landman, Shell Luccketta and Jules Estes. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, Joshua Reid, and Kevin Gregory! 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 Use coupon code "OCRREPORT20" for 20% off Spartan, Tough Mudder, and DEKA events  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

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 put on a proper word championship event! Two members of USAOCR, Vivien Tran and Kevin Thompson, wanted to come on the show to talk about their experience at the event, differences from previous years, and more.  They also have their own regional championship which will be held at the War X venue towards the end of June next year! If you have any interest in representing your country on an elite, age group, or paralympic level at the next FISO OCR World Championship, compete in the USAOCR championship, or volunteer to help the USAOCR organization then please reach out to them via Instagram or on their website! Start – 5:27 – Intro 5:27 – 11:32 – Quick News 11:32 – 12:56 – Content Preface 12:56 – 1:03:37 - USAOCR Interview with Vivien Tran and Kevin Thompson 1:03:37 – End – Outro Next weekend will be a book interview or maybe hearing more about that OCRWC (or OCRCWC) location news! ____ News Stories: Chainsaw Rick is Cancer Free Joe Rucco's Baby Cory McGee Lost Baby OCRWC Rename and 2026 Location Ragnar Riddle Ultimate Girl Power Training Camp MidWest OCR 10K Podiums: Men and Women MidWest OCR Bearded Challenge Podiums: Men and Woman Dog Roulette Secret Link Mom's Stairway Secret Link Elephant Trunk Secret Link Ego Lifting Secret Link Sauna Car Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 351. FISO OCR World Championships with Short Course Champion Gian Maria Savani! 353. Ian Hosek on FISO OCR World Championships, OCRWC, and Tough Mudder Saudi Arabia Morality! 387. Vivien Tran on Spartan US National Series, MudGear-Hannibal Race Pro Team, ASCO Spartacus Dash, and More! 404. Yaris Cruz on Puerto Rico, World Obstacle’s OCR World Championships, and Winning MidWest OCR! ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, 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, 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, Bonnie Wilson, Steve Bacon from The New England OCR Expo, Robert Landman, Shell Luccketta and Jules Estes. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, Joshua Reid, and Kevin Gregory! 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 Use coupon code "OCRREPORT20" for 20% off Spartan, Tough Mudder, and DEKA events  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

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, becoming a firefighter, the community reaction to her returning to the sport, what made her register for these events, how it feels to be the champion of both despite some life changes, what she has planned for future races, and much more! Start – 4:28 – Intro 4:28 – 10:14 – Quick News 10:14 – 10:50 – Content Preface 10:50 – 1:06:50 - Annie Dube Interview 1:06:50 – End – Outro Next weekend will be a book interview or someone who reached out about wanting to come on the show! ____ News Stories: Rylan Schadegg Memorial Fundraiser Asa is Engaged Corinna had her Baby Spartan 2026 Medal Reveal Nicole Mericle Going to UIPM Obstacle World Championships Spartan Anaheim Stadium Podiums FISO OCRWC Short Course Podiums FISO OCRWC Standard Course Podiums Savage Georgia Fall Podiums: Women and Men Ferrett Pee Secret Link Dog Twist Secret Link Fingus Africa Secret Link Drone Puppy Secret Link Car DJ Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 300. OCR World Championships 15K with Elites and Vendors! (with Live Intro/Outro and Shoutout Compilation!) 301. OCR World Championships Team Relay Races and 100 Meter Finals with Elites! 336. Annie Dube on Making the Jump to Elite, Spartan 3K Thoughts, and Her First Savage Race! ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, 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, 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, Bonnie Wilson, Steve Bacon from The New England OCR Expo, Robert Landman, Shell Luccketta and Jules Estes. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, Joshua Reid, and Kevin Gregory! 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

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 on the show in September 2022 after winning the Spartan North American Championship but we had the chance to meet him and having him on the show in person at both OCRWC and the Spartan Palmerton 3K Series race. He had words during our first interview with him that have been echoing in my head since I heard of his loss so we figured that we would reair that interview. Here are some of many other posts dedicated to him: OCRWC, Spartan Race, Hybrid Fitness Media, The OCR Report, DEKA, Hyrox, Jack Bauer, Dave Claxton, Jarrett Newby, Brett Milks, Jake, and Andre Bravo. Start – 2:30 – Intro 2:30 – 8:21 – Quick News 8:21 – 12:52 – Content Preface 12:52 – 1:11:46 - Rylan Schadegg Interview from episode 296 1:11:46 – End – Outro Next weekend we will be on the Trifecta World Championship, Pan American Spartan Championship, FISO World Championship, book interview, or something else entirely! ____ News Stories: WTM Medals in Shanghai The Long Walk Treadmill Challenge DEKA Underwear Mat Fraser's HWPO Partnership with Hyrox Boston Amber Tait’s Dog Fundraising for Mental Health at WTM Lillie Elkin (Garcia) Married Spartan Innovation Project 300 Rally in the Valley Podium Spartan Pan American Championships: Men and Women Busty Hero Secret Link Rap Bag Secret Link Art Heist Secret Link Pantless Award Secret Link Gross Toppings Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 296. Rylan Schadegg on Winning Spartan North American Championship, Palm Beach Deka FIT, and Faith 299. OCR World Championships 3K with Elites and Graham Roberts from NOX!  342. Spartan Poconos 3K Audio and Interviews with Elites ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, 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, 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, Bonnie Wilson, Steve Bacon from The New England OCR Expo, Robert Landman, Shell Luccketta and Jules Estes. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, Joshua Reid, and Kevin Gregory! 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

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 feelings behind that post, more details of how her return to OCR went for her, how her life has changed since moving back to Europe, the various athletic persuits she has taken on, future plans, and much more! Be sure to follow her on Instagram and Strava as she continues to do amazing things!  Also support her sponsors and reach out to her for any training needs! Start – 5:50 – Intro 5:50 – 9:19 – Quick News 9:19 – 9:55 – Content Preface 9:55 – 52:27 - Rea Kolbl Interview 52:27 – End – Outro Next weekend we will be on the Trifecta World Championship, or something else entirely! ____ News Stories: Hyrox Fast Lane Spartan Trifecta World Championship back to Spartan Greece Spartan Trifecta World Championship Sprint Podium Spartan Trifecta World Championship Super Podium Spartan Trifecta World Championship Final Podium Epic Catch Secret Link Cinema Games Secret Link Spam Cookies Secret Link Log Truck Secret Link Shrink Wrap Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 89. Killington Spartan Beast, Ultra, and Sprint with Elites! 98. World’s Toughest Mudder! (Part 2: Champion’s Brunch and Bar Crawl), and Taunton YMCA Turkey Trot! 216. Overcome All Obstacles Foundation with Max Fennell, Rea Kolbl, and Ian Hosek! ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, 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, 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, Bonnie Wilson, Steve Bacon from The New England OCR Expo, Robert Landman, Shell Luccketta and Jules Estes. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, Joshua Reid, and Kevin Gregory! 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 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 winner. AJ then shares about his time competing at Rally in the Valley, a multi-day, multi-event weekend held in West Virginia. The conversation then shifts to the challenges of making friends as adults and the importance of finding a community. They wrap up their conversation by manifesting goals for 2026 and AJ answers an oddly specific Long Island question cue Piano Man! Start – 4:50 – Intro 4:50 – 9:06 – Quick News 9:06 – 10:28 – Content Preface 10:28 – 2:23:10 - AJ Golik 2:23:10 – End – Outro Next weekend we will be either the long awaited book interview or elites to discuss the late Spartan payment issues, or Trifecta World Championship, or something else entirely! ____ News Stories: In and Out Burger Themed Tough Mudder Obstacles Project Mayhem Skate'lympus Obstacle Lauren Weeks’ dog passed away Climbing Mt. Kilimenjaro in a Wheelchair NYC Bakery Run School House Secret Link Help Homeless Secret Link Mountain Tumble Secret Link Fitness Goals Secret Link Trampoline Save Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 345. Kris Rugloski on Winning The Grit Games! 346. Austin Azar on Grit Games, Spartan 3K, World’s Toughest Mudder, and Rubix Cubes! 379. Deka Mile Live Coverage at Underdog Fitness! 444. World’s Toughest Mudder 2025! (Part 2: Event Day Audio, Interviews, and Katelyn’s Pit Audio) ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, 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, 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, Bonnie Wilson, Steve Bacon from The New England OCR Expo, Robert Landman, Shell Luccketta and Jules Estes. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, Joshua Reid, and Kevin Gregory! 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 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 Championship and more! Start – 4:29 – Intro 4:29 – 12:03 – Quick News 12:03 – 12:30 – Content Preface 12:30 – 58:31 - Mike Strobel 58:31 – End – Outro Next weekend we will be either the long awaited book interview or a guest that I was interested in having on the show a month ago! ____ News Stories: Justin Manning is having another baby! The world's longest running streak has come to an end Level 99 in DMV FISO World Championship Obstacle DEKA UK Partnering with Cancer Research UK Lifetime Games Test Event CBJ’s Ultra WR Attempt for Parkinson’s Baylen Bean Everesting Challenge Monty Montgomery Death Spartan Ottawa Sprint Podiums Spartan NorCal Super Podiums Spartan Ottawa Super Podiums Musical Multitasker Secret Link Lunk Alarm Secret Link Parent Password Secret Link Mario Piano Secret Link Glove Music Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 444. World’s Toughest Mudder 2025! (Part 2: Event Day Audio, Interviews, and Katelyn’s Pit Audio) 449. World’s Toughest Mudder 2025! (Part 5: Giles Chater) ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, 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, 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, Bonnie Wilson, Steve Bacon from The New England OCR Expo, Robert Landman, Shell Luccketta and Jules Estes. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, Joshua Reid, and Kevin Gregory! 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 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 vendors that took the time to come out to the event. See time stamps below to see who we talked to! Start – 6:04 – Intro 6:04 – 10:07 – Quick News 10:07 – 10:45 – Content Preface 10:45 – 30:16 - Spartan Super Interviews (Kevin Sawyer and Brent Trail, Cassandra Gill, Emily  Angell, Kevin Donoghue, Andy Haskell, Jennifer Cannata) 30:16 - 59:29 - Vendor Interviews (Giv Soft Butter, Dry Brew, Mood Brew, Muscle Milk, Ford, Spartan Coffee, Reign, New England OCR Expo, Obstacle Wonderland) 59:29 – 1:07:04 - Teddy Bear Crawl Interviews (Gloria Vargas and David Davelli, Jane D'Arcangelo Adams, Amy Haskell and Andy Haskell, Alexis Zielonka and Laura Vellucci) 1:07:04 – 1:09:27 - Spartan Sprint Interview (Kiefer Callisto) 1:09:27 – End – Outro Next weekend we will be either the long awaited book interview or a guest that I was interested in having on the show a month ago! ____ News Stories: 2026: Year of the Wolf 🐺 Tough Mountain - July 25, 2026 Is the color run back? Yes they are back! Spartan New England Ford Series Coin Spartan Red Deer Sprint and Super Podiums Spartan New England Super Podiums Spartan New England Sprint Podiums Don't Understand Secret Link Baby Fight Secret Link Half Horse Secret Link Sleep Smile Secret Link TV Prank Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 24. Boston Spartan Sprints, Hurricane Heat 114, Ian’s Recovery, Color Me Rad, Father’s Day Children’s Museum 5k, Brockton Knocks Down Diabetes, and Lazy Lobster 10 Miler! (2017) 31. Boston Spartan Supers! (2017) 123. Boston Spartan Sprint with Elites, and Another Giveaway! (2019) 241. New England Spartan Super and Sprint with Kelly Sullivan! (2021) 293. Spartan New England Super and Sprint with Elites! (2022) 398. New England Spartan Super, Sprint, and Teddy Bear Crawl!  (2024) ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, 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, 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, Bonnie Wilson, Steve Bacon from The New England OCR Expo, Robert Landman, Shell Luccketta and Jules Estes. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, Joshua Reid, and Kevin Gregory! 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