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You ever do a big race and you still feel the mental wear and tear linger for a couple days after? The racing hangover is real, and no we aren't talking about partying too much after a race. The race hangover that lingers on your mind, and makes you ponder where and how things could have gone better. This week Charles and Megan discuss their recent ultras and how the fallout from the race has affected them in different ways and give advice on how other racers can learn to move on from their races.

If you are involved in a race design and build, should you be allowed to race competitively?? This week on Middle of the Pack Podcast, Megan and Corey sit down to discuss all the grey areas between helping on race build and actively competing, and how the sport as a whole can set definitive guidelines on maintaining fairness across the competitive playing field. This is definitely one topic that is meant to spark debate.  This episode is one of our toughest topics to date! Give it a listen and let us know your thoughts. Should competitive racers be allowed to help on course design AND collect podium awards??

You can run a 5k with obstacles, you can run a half marathon with obstacles, but can you withstand a FULL DAY of running with obstacles?! In the world of obstacle course racing, ultra racing is NEXT LEVEL! It is more than just how fast can you run, but more of how long will your mind and your body allow you to run. This week Charles and Megan go over their mental prep for their upcoming ultras and from their previous ultras.

The title of Pro is thrown around a lot in our sport. But what really makes  a pro obstacle course racer a pro? Is it merely running in the pro wave? Holding an elite qualification? Or collecting a paycheck? Is it time for OCR to have a pro qualification that keeps racers from cherry picking their races for the easiest podium? We discuss these topics and more with aspiring pro obstacle course racer, Miranda Kielpinski.

Obstacle course racing is a sport that requires mastering more than one specialty, how do you find what you're good at? How do you make sure you're using your specialty to your advantage? Do you run specific races? Train overtime to fill in the gaps? This week we breakdown how you can make the most out of what you are good at in obstacle racing!

Traveling to all of our races and trying to save money can be tricky. What's the proper etiquette for staying at a group house? What about bringing food to said house? Can I sleep on the couch or the floor? Should you pay for gas when carpooling? In this episode we bring you the best tips and tricks from us and the community for traveling to races.

Still riding that high of being at OCRWC? So are we! The Pack is here to unpack everything they experienced at OCRWC 2021. We discuss what we liked and didn't like about obstacles, changes, formats, and everything in between that we could remember. This is a relaxed episode and if you want to contribute, shoot us a comment or DM on our socials and we will share your thoughts!

The Middle of the Pack Guide to OCRWC and Spartan Tahoe - North American Championship. First time to Stratton or Tahoe? We have the tips and tricks for you to get through the championship event of your choice. Whether you are looking for an idea of what terrain you'll be facing, or ideas of what to do at the venue, the pack has you covered.

An ultra is not solely a physical grind, it takes mental grit and fortitude. When an ultra doesn’t go according to plan, will you have the ability to take the DNF in stride? This week on Middle of the Pack podcast, we hear four perspectives of Ultra Racers. We hear about the struggle. We hear about the resiliency. We hear about the fight. And we hear about ultimate decision of pushing forward vs calling it a day (and cutting course!?!). This episode features an exclusive expose of a racer looking to come clean and owning their mistakes.  Give it a listen and learn the lessons of an Ultra DNF. This is one episode you don’t want to miss!

We are back with the "Middle of the Pack Survival Guide for all things Killington!" We are giving you the best tips on how to get through the beast and ultra beast based on our experiences with the two formats on the infamous course that is Killington.

Most of us know all the rules of OCR when it comes to the races we run. But what about those rules that we feel like everyone should know? The "unwritten rules" of OCR. Should Ultras be allowed first dibs at an obstacle? What about helping someone over or through an obstacle? Should we encourage the other competition in the competitive waves? We discuss these topics and much more on this weeks episode featuring guest host Jacob Bosecker of The Super Cast podcast!

Obstacle innovation has always been the focus of OCR each season. We push race companies to create new and shiny obstacles to test our abilities. But when do obstacles become too hard? Are the constant push for new obstacles causing a rift between racers and genders? Should all carry and hoist weights be standardized? We discuss all these questions and more on this weeks episode!