The WildRunners Podcast

In this episode Colin and Dan are joined by Jay and Megan as we discuss the most recent Spartan Race UK event. This was a very interesting podcast with none of us holding back on what we all thought was the worst Spartan Race (tough mudder) we have raced. Listen in as we all chat open and honestly about what we thought about the weekend from age group racers and volunteers. If you was there we would love to hear what your views were on this race weekend. Feel free to follow our OCR & running community on instagram @wildrunners_ig Our personal accounts are Hosts - @trailrunningdude @superdan84 Guests - @glass_back_ultra_runner @meganaurora_

In this episode wildrunners Colin and Dan are joined by our regular guest when it comes to Spartan chat Jay Ladbrooke. Listen in as we all chat about our views and goals for the upcoming spartan season where Colin is focusing on managing his shoulder injury whilst still getting some races in ahead of his A race the spartan Ultra later on in the year, Dan has set himself some high targets this year and unfortunately Jay has had to withdraw from races for now whilst he awaits news about his back injury. Feel free to follow our OCR and running community on instagram @wildrunners_ig Our personal accounts are Hosts - @colinlee_ocr & @superdan84 Guest - @jayladbrooke

In this episode its just Colin and Dan chatting about Colins next challenge and Dan's 1st race of the year where he got on the podium. Colin has announced his next challenge to raise money for his son's school to help them learn more about Neurodiversity via the umbrella project. Once the target has been reached (which it has done) the rest of the money will go towards Roarsome Georges fundraising to help get the awareness spread to even more schools. Colins challenge will be a great test of endurance as he takes on the David Goggins 4x4x48 challenge. For anyone who doesn't know what that is its running 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours. He will be starting this on friday 16th June. So lets all get behind him and show him some support and donate a bit of money to charity at the same time. If you would like to donate to Colins fundraiser you can do so at www.justgiving.com/page/colin-lee-1680552091852 Dan also chats about his recent race which was a half marathon trail race the Raw Trails Events Highlodge Half Marathon. He went into this race as a practice run for the upcoming Spartan Race season and he managed to bag himself a 2nd place finish. Listen in on how the race went in his own words Feel free to follow our OCR and running community on instagram @wildrunners_ig Our personal accounts are @colinlee_ocr & @superdan84

In this episode Wildrunners Colin and Dan are joined by Wildrunner community runner Darren Angel. Darren opens up to us about what its like to live with having epilepsy and what the effects of having a seizure can have on day to day life. Darren chats about what its like to have seizures and how much it takes out of his body. If anyone else has Epilepsy and enjoys running feel free to message Darren and have a chat. Feel free to follow our ocr and running community on instagram @wildrunners_ig Our personal accounts are. Hosts - @colinlee_ocr & @superdan84 Guest - @welsh_i_am

In this episode the wildrunners are joined by Griff and Tres who are the owners of The Obstacle Gym which is a top OCR training facilility in Tamworth. Listen in as they chat about their training facility, their journey to getting to where they are now which started from supporting local charity Simons Heroes, the services they offer and you can tell by this podcast they have a massive passion for ocr especially bringing through the next generation of young athletes. This is a training facility Wildrunners podcast host Colin and his son use and Dan will be joining them very soon for some training ahead of the upcomming spartan season. We can highly recomend the Obstacle Gym to anyone looking to get that ocr practice in or even to get some fitness for yourself or take your family. Feel free to join our ocr and running community on instagram @wildrunners_ig Our personal accounts are. Hosts - @colinlee_ocr & @superdan84 Guests - @theobstaclegym.midlands , @jgriffo222 , @tress67 More info and bookings for the obstacle gym can be found at www.obstaclegym.co.uk More info for the charity can be found at www.simonsheroes.org.uk

In this episode the wildrunners are joined by Mike Nolan who chats to us about his personal racing career from running many obstacle course races including the spartan race ultras to competing in the pro waves at Hyrox uk. Mike then chats to us about his role as Head official in Spartan Race UK, being the captain of captains at the Spartan Race Trifecta world championships in Sparta and also his role within British Obstacle Sports. Mike is also a Spartan Race ambassador and if anyone is looking to book a race feel free to use his 20% discount code - SPARTANMICHAEL If you take part in obstacle course racing we highly recommend you sign up to be a member of the British Obstacle Sports it costs £12.50 a year and the benefits you get for being a member make this well worth doing. For more information or to sign up head over to www.britishobstacle.org If you would also like to volunteer or become a qualified official for ocr please feel free to contact Mike direct. Thank you for listening to our podcast and remember to go checkout our ocr and running community of instagram @wildrunners_ig Feel free to follow our personal accounts too Hosts - @colinlee_ocr & @superdan84 Guest - @mike_nolan_ocr British Obstacle Sports - @britishobstaclesports

In this episode the wildrunners are joined by Megan Tranter who made it back in time from Hyrox Glasgow to join us for a chat. Listen in to hear about her awesome progression in obstacle racing and to see if she managed to get another new pb at Hyrox plus lots more including what her goals are for 2023. Remember to check out our running and ocr community on instagram @wildrunners_ig Feel free to follow our personal accounts too Hosts - @colinlee_ocr & @superdan84 Guest - @meganaurora_

In this episode the wildrunners are joined by Alan Moore, the host of the UK.OCR Podcast and the race director for Overload. Alan brings us some breaking news about the Farmyard Jam race which starts on the 19th may. Listen to find out more about the UK's only OCR Backyard Ultra, a new announcement about the race and an exclusive discount for listeners of the Wildrunners Podcast so you really don't want to miss this episode. Remember to check out our running and ocr community on instagram @wildrunners_ig Feel free to follow our personal accounts too Hosts - @colinlee_ocr & @superdan84 Guest - @uk.ocr Event - @overloadrun

In this episode wildrunners podcast hosts Colin and Dan are joined by fellow wildrunners Jay, Erin and Steve as they all chat about the recent 6 hour Rasselbock race at Sherwood Pines. Listen in to hear how Dan spent the day as the Wildrunners Pit Bitch wearing his nice and bright pink hi vis, Jay smashed out a half marathon dressed as a unicorn, Colin smashed his 50km personal best time, Erin ran her furthest ever distance and Steve ran his first in person race.  We would like to thank Eric at Rasselbock for putting on a great event. We had such a good time we have already signed up for next year. We highly recommend you check out his events and get signed up. Remember to check out our running community on instagram @wildrunners_ig Feel free to follow our personal accounts too Hosts - @colinlee_ocr & @superdan84 Guests - @steverees80 @jayladbrooke @thismummaruns_83 Event - @rasselbock.running

In this episode Wildrunners Colin and Dan chat about 2022 as it draws to an end. We chat about the wildrunners in general and what a year it has been within the community raising over £1000 for charities and the amazing guests we have had on the podcast. We also chat about the year we have had with our own running, fitness and race achievements.  We would like to thank our listeners for your continued support and we wish you all a very happy 2023 If their is anyone you think would make for a good guest next year please let us know and we will try our hardest to get them on our show. Remember to checkout our instagram page @wildrunners_ig Feel free to follow our personal accounts too Hosts - @colinlee_ocr & @superdan84