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We reached out to an athlete a month ago after her podium at Jacksonville and invited her on the show, recent weeks have been coverage of local events like the Expo and FIT Challenge so we reconnected for this interview! Luiza Barteldes Farinha talks about her athletic background of being a dancer, how she got into elite OCR, being coached by Ryan Atkins, plans to take on the USNS South Series, her pilates studio, as well as preperation for today's Boston Marathon! Start – 5:19 – Intro 5:19 – 11:29 – Quick News 11:29 – 12:07 – Content Preface 12:07 – 42:53 - Luiza Barteldes Farinha Interview 42:53 – End – Outro Next weekend we will be at Spartan NJ for interviews but may be airing something different that weekend! ____ News Stories: Chris Shipley Baby Hyrox Women Doubles World Record Highest Swing Ring World Record OCR Olympics Dates Wason Pond Wrangler Cancelled Lord Huron Defending National Parks Robot Half Marathon World Record 100 Miles on a Treadmill World Record Nick Gagnon in Outsider Magazine Molly Seidel Signs with Satisfy Boston Marathon Winners: Men, Women, Men Wheel Chair, and Women Wheelchair Mega Marvin Secret Link Sassy Boomerang Secret Link Tall Party Secret Link Confused Chicken Secret Link Power Change Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 272. Is OCR Dying? The Final FIT Challenge with Robb McCoy! 275. The Penultimate FIT Challenge with Elites and Ultras! (2022) 328. The Final FIT Challenge OCR with Elites, Ultras, and More! (2023) 431. The Return of FIT Challenge with Athletes and Robb McCoy! (2025) ____ 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 Jules Estes, and Alan "Muddy Duck" Moore. 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 cover another FIT Challenge but this one was bittersweet!  Robb McCoy has stated that he will be stepping away from the events and brand that he founded over a decade ago and that Darlene Gaudet will be taking over but keeping him as an advisor. We are optimistic about the future of FIT Challenge and are grateful that Robb and some of his team will stay around! We talk to both Robb and Darlene about the upcoming change as well as some athletes at the course finish line! Start – 3:59 – Intro 3:59 – 8:27 – Quick News 8:27 – 9:40 – Content Preface 9:40 – 43:42 - Interviews 43:42 – End – Outro Next weekend we will hopefully be hearing from a southern Spartan athlete! ____ News Stories: Andrew Robinson Retired from Racing OCRWC Community Mourns Kev VJ Shoes USA Closes FIT Challenge Results Cow Tipping Secret Link Drumming Ratatouille Secret Link Pregs Kegs Secret Link Music Throw Secret Link Alpha Dog Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 272. Is OCR Dying? The Final FIT Challenge with Robb McCoy! 275. The Penultimate FIT Challenge with Elites and Ultras! (2022) 328. The Final FIT Challenge OCR with Elites, Ultras, and More! (2023) 431. The Return of FIT Challenge with Athletes and Robb McCoy! (2025) ____ 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 Jules Estes, and Alan "Muddy Duck" Moore. 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

Another very successful New England OCR Expo! Mike may be a bit biased because he has been on the board of directors for this event for the past few years but we had the chance to talk to many vendors, athletes, and other participants who back up the claim! There are two parts for this event coverage yet again and this second part focuses on the those that recorded at our table, announcements and audio.  Listen to the previous episode to hear from the vendors! Plan to come out to the New England OCR Expo next year! Start – 6:55 – Intro 6:55 – 20:28 – Quick News 20:28 – 10:57 – Content Preface 10:57 – 42:24 - Table Recordings 42:24 – 49:01 - Teddy Bear Crawl Foundation Announcement 49:01 – 1:08:31 - Military Panel and Questions 1:08:31 – 1:16:20 - Awards 1:16:20 – End – Outro Next weekend Mike will be covering FIT Challenge! ____ News Stories: Thru Hikers of PCT Can Go to Southern Border Wall Again Hyrox's No Comment Nebraska Wildfires CBJ Continues to Fundraise for Parkenson's Dog Rescue Statue Looks Like Obstacle FIT Challenge Changing Hands Jack Carpenter Death Hyrox Youngstars Crazy AF: Stone Cow Changing Name Crazy AF: Level 99 Axes Crazy AF: Newbsanity Rebranding Crazy AF: Falmouth Road Race and KitKats Crazy AF: Tough Mudder Medal Recall Crazy AF: Hybrid Dawg's House Crazy AF: Highlander Assault's Kiss My Glass Crazy AF: Dubbest's Grave Frequencies Miss Swish Secret Link Blue Man Secret Link Shrek Rave Secret Link Feminine Urge Secret Link Medieval Marriage Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 164. 1st Annual New England OCR Expo Preview with Steve "Bacon" Martin! 165. New England OCR Expo and Party! 320. The Return of the New England OCR Expo with Steve "Bacon" Martin! 323. The Second New England OCR Expo with Vendors! 381. New England OCR Expo! (Part 1: Vendors) 382. New England OCR Expo! (Part 2: Athletes, Speeches, and Staff) 431. The Return of FIT Challenge with Athletes and Robb McCoy! 432. New England OCR Expo 2025! (Part 1: Vendors) 433. New England OCR Expo 2025! (Part 2: Athletes, Speeches, and Awards) 482. New England OCR Expo 2026! (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 Jules Estes, and Alan "Muddy Duck" Moore. 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

Another very successful New England OCR Expo! Mike may be a bit biased because he has been on the board of directors for this event for the past few years but we had the chance to talk to many vendors, athletes, and other participants who back up the claim! There are two parts planned for this coverage yet again and this part focuses on the vendors.  We made a switch from previous years and Mike manned our vendor table while Katelyn conducted interviews with almost all of the vendors who came out to the expo! The vendors interviewed in this episode were: Dana Farber Charity Fundraiser, Dana Farber Charity Runner, Oscar Mike, Moon Phoenix Rising, Naticook Challenge, Neighborhood Ninjas, Soldier Solutions, Strength and Speed, Operation Enduring Warrior, Obstacle Running Adventures, Strides for Service, Newbsanity, Berserker Brew, Teddy Bear Crawl Foundation, Dealers of Hope, Athletic Brewing, MMB Performance and Force Fitness, OCR Buddy and Midwest OCR, Obstacle Wonderland, Rush Fitness, Northeast OCR Community, Human Powered Endurance, Lionhearts Fitness! Please check them out, look forward to part 2 of our coverage next week, and plan to come out to the New England OCR Expo next year! Start – 5:13 – Intro 5:13 – 9:42 – Quick News 9:42 – 10:57 – Content Preface 10:57 – 1:52:14 - Vendor Interviews 1:52:14 – End – Outro Next weekend we will release part 2 of New England OCR Expo coverage! ____ News Stories: No More Liquid Chalk at Spartan No More Hyrox Post Race Challenges Citi Field Spartan Results Spartan France National Series Update Spartan Palm Beaches South USNS Podiums Hey Hay Secret Link Opera Fan Secret Link Demonic Friend Secret Link Robot Runners Secret Link Cruise Prank Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 164. 1st Annual New England OCR Expo Preview with Steve "Bacon" Martin! 165. New England OCR Expo and Party! 320. The Return of the New England OCR Expo with Steve "Bacon" Martin! 323. The Second New England OCR Expo with Vendors! 381. New England OCR Expo! (Part 1: Vendors) 382. New England OCR Expo! (Part 2: Athletes, Speeches, and Staff) 431. The Return of FIT Challenge with Athletes and Robb McCoy! 432. New England OCR Expo 2025! (Part 1: Vendors) 433. New England OCR Expo 2025! (Part 2: Athletes, Speeches, and Awards) ____ 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 Jules Estes, and Alan "Muddy Duck" Moore. 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

Katelyn saw a post in the World's Toughest Mudder community Facebook group concerning water safety at the Lake Elsinore Tough Mudder so we reached out to follow up with the person who posted it! The poster, Jarrod Lumpkin has been running OCR since 2012, has been an active member in the Tough Mudder community, and is shooting for a total of 100 Tough Mudders! We talk about how he first found OCR, his recent experience at Lake Elsinore, what could have been done to create a safer event, thoughts on Tough Mudder changes over the years, and much more! Start – 5:55 – Intro 5:55 – 13:00 – Quick News 13:00 – 14:08 – Content Preface 14:08 – 1:20:28 - Interview with  Jarrod Lumpkin 1:20:28 – End – Outro Next weekend Mike and Katelyn will be at the New England OCR Expo and hope to see you there too! ____ News Stories: New England OCR Expo is Next Weekend! Jeff Moulton Baby Alex Youngworth Baby Level 99 in Paramus, NJ Matt Gill Engaged Kris Mendoza Engaged Jarrett Newby Ruck Race League Champion Tough Mudder Flex Spartan Citi Field Results Lose Yourself Secret Link Mom Acting Secret Link World Cup Secret Link Lion Tiger Secret Link Northeast Hikers Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 435. Joe Rucco on Hybrid Racing, Winning Toughest Mudder Atlanta, and More! 436. Charity Borne on Hybrid Racing, Inspiring Siblings, and Winning Toughest Mudder Atlanta! ____ 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 Jules Estes, and Alan "Muddy Duck" Moore. 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 were planning to both run the FIT Challenge's trail race but when we found out that Jason Dupree was flying up to do a race video of the Citi Field Spartan for The OCR Report, Mike knew that he couldn't miss out on that! This was our 4th time covering the Spartan at Citi Field (2018, 2019, 2024) and it is a special venue for us because it is where we first started the live coverage aspect of the show! We got some start line audio, talked to Justin T Manning, interviewed a couple vendors, some elites, and a few other athletes at the finish line. Not the most thorough coverage we have done here but it's difficult without Katelyn helping, sleep was an issue and insert other race/interview excuses here! For more Spartan Citi Field 2026 content, check out The OCR Report's race video and the all obstacles videos will be coming out coming out later next week. Start – 6:03 – Intro 6:03 – 15:40 – Quick News 15:40 – 16:47 – Content Preface 16:47 – 23:38 - Start Line Audio, Justin Manning, and Vendors (Strides for Service, and Team RWB) 23:38 - 43:00 - Finish Line Interviews (Adam Beach, Kiefer Calisto, Josh Gonzales, Taylor Rae, Kara Vandooijeweert, Melissa Linden, Brianna and Matthew, and Peter George Katsiris) 43:00 - 49:37 - Recap with Jason Dupree 49:37 – End – Outro Next weekend Mike will be doing live coverage at Spartan Citi Field and also hopefully helping Jason Dupree with live coverage! ____ News Stories: New England OCR Expo Spartan is Official Partner of OCRCWC LA Marathon Medals for Reaching 18 Miles DEKA Ultra Buckle WTM Prize Money Catman Finished Goal of Traveling Across Australia on Foot Ice Skating Olympian Interested in OCR or Ninja TM Infinity Buckle FISO was Voted to be Dissolved Mark Duplusis is running the Crescent City Classic 10K for Live Oak Camp FIT Challenge is hosting their final event  Atlanta Spartan Results (Saturday) Atlanta Spartan Super (Sunday) Drumming Beer Secret Link Kinky Talk Secret Link Broken Elevator Secret Link Dad Pitch Secret Link Finland Sandstorm Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 68. Citi Field Spartan Sprint with Elites, Vigilante Fitness Couple, and Crush Cancer 5k! (2018) 119. Citi Field Spartan Sprint with Elites (2019) 390. Spartan Citi Field With Elites And Vendors! (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 Jules Estes, and Alan "Muddy Duck" Moore. 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  

Ryan Hart had built up a community, gym, and group of athletes with HartFit in Illinois and Team Flatliners! Now that he has moved to Colorado he has recreated the facility by Colorado Springs where they  are putting on an Havoc at HartFit!  We discuss how he first found OCR, why he started HartFit, how Team Flatliners came about, the sport has changing over the years, the move to Colorado, adapting to elevation, wild moose, his exciting upcoming event, and much more! Be sure to check out his facility in person if you're in the area, follow the gym on Instagram, and take on Havoc at HartFit on June 20th! Start – 4:12 – Intro 4:12 – 13:22 – Quick News 13:22 – 14:07 – Content Preface 14:07 – 1:56:17 - Interview with Ryan Hart 1:56:17 – End – Outro Next weekend Mike will be doing live coverage at Spartan Citi Field and also hopefully helping Jason Dupree with live coverage! ____ News Stories: Adam Lovellette Married VJ Shoes Fusion Aerofly and Tempo are Shipping Out New England OCR Expo Taco Bell DC 50K Wason Pond Wrangler Final FIT Challenge ... Again Spartan Super World Championship in Thailand DEKA IGNITE DEKA US Removes Prize Money DEKA US Regional Payouts Alandra Greenlee Not Allowed to Race Hyrox Ultimate Obstacles Turning 10 Sarah Hetzel Engaged Savage Race Florida Spring Podiums Be Different Secret Link See Cows Secret Link Cricket Beat Secret Link Blow Candle Secret Link Garden Eels Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 301. OCR World Championships Team Relay Races and 100 Meter Finals with Elites! 458. Run the Rocks 5K at the Red Rocks in Colorado! ____ 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 Jules Estes, and Alan "Muddy Duck" Moore. 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

Katelyn sat down with Mark Haverland to talk about his unconventional journey into fitness and OCR. They dive into his wild idea to bear crawl an entire Spartan Sprint and how what started as a "stupid idea" and challenge quickly grew into something far more meaningful and far bigger than Mark ever expected! Mark also shares details about upcoming events supporting the Teddy Bear Crawl Foundation and how you can get involved with a foundation that truly gives back to the local community  whether completing the Teddy Bear Challenge Wave at a variety of Spartan Races, attending the New England OCR Expo, or checking out Obstacle Wonderland! Check out the Teddy Bear Crawl Foundation website, Facebook, and Instagram! Start – 3:21 – Intro 3:21 – 8:18 – Quick News 8:18 – 9:06 – Content Preface 9:06 – 1:41:36 - Interview with Mark Haverland 1:41:36 – End – Outro Next weekend we will be hearing about HartFit in Colorado Springs! ____ News Stories: New England OCR Expo USAOCR Elite Athletes: Short and Standard, 100 Meter, and 400 Meter USAOCR Age Group Athletes: Short and Standard, and 100 and 400 Meter USAOCR Para-Adaptive Athletes Lunge a Marathon Women's 100 Mile World Record Bear Crawl OCR World Obstacle Recognizes OCRWC Jeff Galloway Death Butter by Running Ry Claxton is a Canadian Citizen Spartan Jacksonville Super South Series Podiums Spartan Jacksonville Sunday Sprint Podiums Drunk Level Secret Link Arnold Alphabet Secret Link Wiggles Months Secret Link Zebra's Exist Secret Link Humilitality Finisher Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 432. New England OCR Expo 2025! (Part 1: Vendors) 433. New England OCR Expo 2025! (Part 2: Athletes, Speeches, and Awards) ____ 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 Jules Estes, and Alan "Muddy Duck" Moore. 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

After Katelyn saw a post about a man completing a Hyrox ,she knew she needed to reach out to interview him!  Anthony Bryan is a ParaAthlete that has conquered Guiness World Records, the adaptive CrossFit Games, the London Marathon, the ParaOlympics trials and most recently multiple Hyrox events. Hear his story, his mindset for overcoming obstacles and how he is impacting the world around him! Be sure to follow his journey on Instagram as he continues to defy odds and inspire people around the world! Start – 6:09 – Intro 6:09 – 15:23 – Quick News 15:23 – 16:33 – Content Preface 16:33 – 1:06:35 - Interview with Anthony Bryan 1:06:35 – End – Outro Next weekend we will be hearing more about the Teddy Bear Crawl Foundation! ____ News Stories: New England OCR Expo Out of Shape Olympics Nikki Coccia Badwater 135 Spartan Elite License Nuclear Phoenix Team Ending Spartan National Series Prize Money France Spartan Team Switzerland Spartan Team German Spartan Team Austria Spartan Team Spain Spartan Team Italian Spartan Team Portugal Spartan Team United Kingdom Spartan Team Spartan Kid's European Championship Spartan Kid's World Championship Medal Truestart Coffee and Tough Mudder Europe Partnership Lisa Burns Pregnancy Interactive Tour Secret Link Puppets Backstage Secret Link Swim Beating Secret Link Mother Dance Secret Link Brown's Logo Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 222. Matt Kempson on Tactical Games, Hyrox, Power Belly, and More! 266. Cole Schwartz on Hyrox, Hawaii, and More! 280. Kris Rugloski on Hyrox World Championships and Spartan Big Bear! ____ 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 Jules Estes, and Alan "Muddy Duck" Moore. 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

Work has been absolute chaos for Mike while Katelyn gets to enjoy February vacation! We reached out to a few guests but due to availability continuing to be pushed back we needed to fall back to rereleasing a previously released episode.  This time on a beloved Winter Spartan Race at Greek Peak in New York! This was the one year that we were able to make it and pretty sure the second to last one that they ever did. So come back with us on a trip to 2019 when the sport was still pretty amazing in North America ... or don't and we will talk to you next episode!  Start – 2:44 – Intro 2:44 – 6:16 – Quick News 6:16 – 7:30 – Content Preface 7:30 – 1:05:44 - reRUN of 114. Spartan Greek Peak Winter Sprint with Elites! 1:05:44 – End – Outro Next weekend we will be hearing from a Hyrox athlete who confirms that their events may just be for everyone! ____ News Stories: New England OCR Expo Dubai Games Happened MudGear Hannibal Race Pro Team Changes Spartan and Tough Mudder Fees Class Action Lawsuit Spartan and Tough Mudder Fees Class Action Lawsuit Joke Post German Bobsledder Funded by OnlyFans From Bush in Super Bowl to NYC Marathon Rylan Schadegg's Brother and Dad Race Hyrox Boston Marathon in Space Manchester Adaptive Hyrox Twins Interview Secret Link German Hang Secret Link Eight Count Secret Link Sperm Race Secret Link Chicken Banana Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 9. Greek Peak Winter Spartan! 62. Greek Peak Spartan Sprint, Tough Mudder Ambassador, and FIT 'Rock Trail 5k! 114. Spartan Greek Peak Winter Sprint 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 Jules Estes, and Alan "Muddy Duck" Moore. 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 haven't had Bethany McChesney on the show in a while, when I heard that she is planning a follow up Little Loop Ultra event, I figured it would be a good time to have her back on the show! We talk more in depth about her athletic background, her gym Fitfarm in Strathroy, Ontario, her inclusive ultra event, Obstacle Fitness X Podcast which she hosts with Dave Claxton, and much more! Be sure to follow her on social media, check out her gym if you're in the area, listen to OFX, and take on the Little Loop Ultra! Start – 4:06 – Intro 4:06 – 6:04 – Quick News 6:04 – 6:56 – Content Preface 6:56 – 1:04:00 - Interview with Bethany McChesney 1:04:00 – End – Outro Next weekend we will be releasing something but not sure what yet! ____ News Stories: New England OCR Expo Crossfit Dartmmouth Special Olympics Mark Wardian Beats 50K on all 7 Continents in 7 Days Record Christian Brown-Johnson's Response to Broken Record Bricklayer Accident Secret Link Mauler Twins Secret Link Headphone Commercial Secret Link Chicken Butt Secret Link Real Men Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 233. Obstacle Fitness X Podcast with Dave Claxton and Bethany McChesney! ____ 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 Jules Estes, and Alan "Muddy Duck" Moore. 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

Somehow we have never had Sarah Tucker on the show, this week we remedy that! Our paths crossed with Sarah at World's Toughest Mudder in both 2023 as well as 2024 but she inadvertently dodged the mic at both events.  She joined the MudGear Hannibal Race Pro Team and has been doing very well with elite events in the US! More recently she took 2nd place at the Abominable Snow Race in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin!  This is an event that we have been wanting to go to for a while and do live coverage to highlight.  We didn't make it out this year so maybe next year! Be sure to follow Sarah's racing and training, and support the small scale OCRs like Abominable Snow Race! Start – 6:13 – Intro 6:13 – 11:22 – Quick News 11:22 – 12:13 – Content Preface 12:13 – 58:11 - Interview with Sarah Tucker 58:11 – End – Outro Next weekend we will hopefully be hearing from a Canadian OCR/Hybrid athlete but nailing down a day to record! ____ News Stories: Dylan Scott Nike Sponsorship World Obstacle OCRWC Cost Reply Michael Schjott Breakline Last Man Standing Ben Crawford Hammer Nutrition Sponsorship CBJ's 5077 Documentary Submissions Closed for Raw OCR Awards Abominable Snow Race Podiums: Men and Women Monkey Work Secret Link Shrek Rave Secret Link Seal Awakening Secret Link Scrub Grandfather Secret Link Disney Scribble Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 56. Colonial Road Runner Award Banquet and Blizzard Blast with Fred Smith! 108. Blizzard Blast, and Colonial Road Runners Award Banquet with Frank Donaghy! 109. Mark Jones on Tough Mudder Changes, and the Last Polar Bear Challenge with Elites and Rob Butler! ____ 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 Jules Estes, and Alan "Muddy Duck" Moore. 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

Robert B Foster has had an impact on the OCR community in a few different ways! He first got into the sport in 2011, started training with his RBF Fitness clients and building them up to a goal of completing an event, and more recently being our main man on the mic for the New England OCR Expo! We had him on the show to talk about his training, recent knee surgery, and of course his book and podcast Shut Up and GRIND! Be sure to follow him on social media, check out his podcast, consider buying his book, maybe book him to speak at your event, and keep an eye on where he will be next, like the New England OCR Expo! Start – 4:12 – Intro 4:12 – 7:31 – Quick News 7:31 – 8:09 – Content Preface 8:09 – 57:48 - Interview with Robert B Foster 57:48 – End – Outro Next weekend we will either be an athlete from one of the few remaining winter OCRs or one of a few guests that we have reached out to already! ____ News Stories: Caterpy Ambassador Justin Manning's Baby Blake Tom Maming Surgery Aaron Newell Update World Obstacle Pricing Issues Russ Blatt Surgery Heartthrob Detector Secret Link Movie Magic Secret Link Plane Turbulance Secret Link Water Gun Secret Link Friend Intro Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 165. New England OCR Expo and Party! 382. New England OCR Expo! (Part 2: Athletes, Speeches, and Staff) ____ 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 Jules Estes, and Alan "Muddy Duck" Moore. 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 had Nick Gagnon on the show for hiking the Appalachian Trail back in 2023 and he seemed interested in taking on another hiking challenge in the future. Now that he finished the Pacific Crest Trail we figured it was time to have him back on the show! We talk about the preperation for the multi-month hike, dangers of animals and weather, towns and areas that stood out on the route, how it compares the the  Appalachian Trail, advice for those interested in taking on the challenge, and much more! Start – 5:03 – Intro 5:03 – 11:21 – Quick News 11:21 – 11:55 – Content Preface 11:55 – 1:45:04 - Interview with Nick Gagnon 1:45:04 – End – Outro Next weekend we will be something that I have planned but haven't scheduled yet! ____ News Stories: Molly Seidel Ultramarathon Debut Signy and Leon Hosting Training Week at Mike's Gym Voting on Dissolution of FISO Boston Burrito League Tough Mudder Middle East Rescheduled Deejay Fox Engaged The Running Public 6 Year Anniversary  Viking Obstacle Race Wedding Festivities Falmouth Road Race Volunteer Death Important Dentistry Secret Link Flight Flirting Secret Link Food Powers Secret Link ChatGPT Future Secret Link Ghibli Cosplay Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 151. World's Toughest Mudder Brunch Audio and Bar Crawl Interviews! 361. Hiking the Appalachian Trail with Nick Gagnon! ____ 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 have been looking for some extreme events to talk about on the show and when we saw that the first OCR was taking place in Antarctica after previous cancellations, we were excited to do an episode on it! Now that Mike listens to the shows that the UKOCR podcast releases, he heard that one of the hosts Becky Neal was there for the frigid event! You'll hear about Becky's background in athletics, how she found OCR, rising to the challenge and becoming an elite in the sport, the ups and downs of her 2025, the OCR in Antarctica, and much more! Be sure to follow her on social media, listen to her on UKOCR podcast, support her sponsors like Huel, and check out her work with British Obstacle Sports! Start – 2:51 – Intro 2:51 – 9:28 – Quick News 9:28 – 10:10 – Content Preface 10:10 – 1:33:06 - Interview with Becky Neal 1:33:06 – End – Outro Next weekend we will be following up with a guest who took on the Appalachian Trail back in 2023 and just completed the Pacific Crest Trail! ____ News Stories: Jesse Bruce Book Raw OCR Photo Awards Asa Coddington Virtual Challenge 2026 USAOCR Qualifiers Schedule 6 Trolls Going to New York Abbi Running 50 Miles for Highland Hospice Mike Mento of Riverbend CBD Death CrossFit Remains Unsold Joe Morovski is Opening Monroe Ninja Another Fundraiser for Chainsaw Rick Molten Iron Secret Link Backbend Lift Secret Link Costco Birthday Secret Link Before Disaster Secret Link Pitch Singles Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 420. Accountability Corner with Darren Martin, Morgan Maxwell, and Chris Shipley! 459. Libbie Joyce on Spartan Youth Insurance Changes, Championship Events, and More! 467. Christian Brown-Johnson on his Guinness World Record Setting Project 5077! ____ 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