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Learn the Spartan mindset. Founder & CEO of Spartan Race and NY Times best-selling author, travels the globe seeking and answers authors, academics, athletes, adventurers, entrepreneurs, CEOs and thought leaders. It will shift your thinking, make you laugh and and give you the tools you need. He’s on a mission to find the secrets to success in all aspects of life. Not only does Joe interview epic people, he has brought together an amazing panel to break down and analyze every aspect of these ...
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Obstacle Running Adventures

MStefano Running

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Weekly podcast since 2017 that covers interviews and race recaps from athletes and members of the OCR and running communities primarily in the Northeast! Our focus is to shine a spotlight on incredible athletes, motivate ourselves and other, and to share our love for the sport that has changed our lives!
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The OCR Report

Will Hicks

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From the livestream home of Spartan, Tough Mudder, DEKA, and the OCR World Championships, this is The OCR Report Podcast. The go-to source in the sport for informative and professional interviews about Obstacle Course Racing and Hybrid Fitness Racing. From the home of World’s Toughest Podcast, Obstacle Running Adventures, OCR Talk, and Nitty Gritty Training: The first podcast to focus exclusively on the Elite Racing SPORT of Obstacle Course Racing. Each week we talk about the latest results ...
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Overcome and Run

Heather Bode: Obstacle Course Racer, Podcast Host and Blogger

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Created for those who have never ran an obstacle course race (OCR) and want to, those who are weekend warriors who are looking to become elite obstacle course racers, and those elite racers who are want to keep up to date with the community. Whether you are into mud run’s, marathons, ultra-marathons or adventure racing we have something for you! We will be talking to professional racers, personal trainers, fitness coaches, nutritionists and race creators to bring you the best practices to ge ...
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Built for More

IRONCLAD

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The iron sharpens iron. That’s why, on each episode we talk with a business leader, filmmaker, elite military special operator, athlete, or expert about what makes them tick, the secrets to their success, and the habits they’ve incorporated into their lives that have made them who they are today.
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The Alpha Podcast by CANIS

Ryan Efurd, CANIS

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Each week, CANIS founder Ryan Efurd talks with professionals who are absolutely killing it in their chosen field. Extreme hunters, elite athletes, serial entrepreneurs...they are at the top of their game. Listen to find out what it took for them to become the Alpha in their industry.
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Getting started in Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) with TheAthElite's Steve & Steph, NBC's Spartan Race TV Series Season 1 Contestants Did you just learn what the acronym "OCR" even means? You are in the right spot! OCR Radio was created for those just getting started in OCR to those who have some races under their belt and working to improve their standings in their age group and possibly even give an elite heat a try.
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In today's society, the competitor within slowly fades when the transition into fatherhood begins. As a father, competing is no longer about winning and losing, it's all about leading by example by giving your best every chance and every day we are blessed with. Join Daniel Hickman (a competing dad athlete of 3 girls who has several podium appearances racing in OCR, Hyrox, DEKA, and road races) as he interviews the top dad athletes in the World for their advice on how to juggle parenting, ti ...
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The Modest Podest

Nate Campbell

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Nate Campbell is from the suburbs originally but has spent most of his adult life in the city of Chicago. Nate loves conversation with interesting humans and this podcast is his outlet. With a touch of comedy, this pod is intended to help everyone learn more and more about this amazing world we have. From directors of movies and wine to security experts to world travelers, the guests are always the focus of topic. Enjoy the thrills of conversation and random trivia as we all try to be better ...
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Get new episodes sent directly to your email inbox with the Free Newsletter: https://competitiveedge2023.substack.com/ Underdog Fitness discount code EDGE20 Brand Discounts for MyZone, UnderDog Fitness, Flye Hats, MNLY, HYROX, HOOGA, PWRLIFT on the substack page FULL Youtube Video recording will be posted tonight! Episode sponsors: Underdog & Schiz…
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In this episode, we follow the remarkable journey of Marco Robinson - a man who overcame a challenging upbringing marked by poverty, abuse, and adversity to become a highly successful entrepreneur and philanthropist. From his humble beginnings as a homeless, bullied youth to his meteoric rise in the world of sales and business, Marco's story is a t…
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There were some big events that happened this weekend with Tough Mudder Infinity in Pittsburg, the final Conquer the Gauntlet under the Mainprize ownership, the first of the Savage Point Series races in Maryland, and the Spartan European Championships, but we covered the final BoldrDash OCR in Exeter, RI! BoldrDash as a race series had a huge role …
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Support The OCR Report by shopping on Amazon! It helps us and doesn't cost you a thing! --- 2024 will be the debut of the Spartan Sprint and 100 Meter World Championship race. These two new World Championships will be hosted by Hvar, Croatia. Andrej Simatic is the President of OCR Croatia. He joins the show to talk about the growth of OCR in Croati…
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Get new episodes sent directly to your email inbox with the Free Newsletter: https://competitiveedge2023.substack.com/ Underdog Fitness discount code EDGE20 Brand Discounts: for MyZone, UnderDog Fitness, Flye Hats, MNLY, HYROX, HOOGA, PWRLIFT on the substack page FULL Youtube Video recording is available as well! Episode sponsors: Underdog & Schizz…
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Summary In this episode of the Competitive Mindset series, Daniel Jason Hickman interviews Alexander Golik (AJ), a hybrid OCR athlete. AJ shares his journey into OCR and his experiences in DEKA and HYROX events. He discusses the challenges of transitioning from team sports to individual competition and the importance of mindset in overcoming obstac…
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Are you an OCR Report Member yet? For less than $5 a month you can support the sport we love. We are on the way to our first 2,000 members. Join us today! --- Laura and Kevin Tift are the Owners and race directors of ThunderDash. ThunderDash is a 5k and 10k OCR near San Antonio in Comfort, Texas celebrating it's 10th year. You can learn more at Thu…
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This episode of the Hard Way Podcast features an inspiring conversation with Nigel Thomas, an entrepreneur who shares his powerful story of overcoming a devastating personal betrayal. After hitting rock bottom and contemplating suicide, Nigel realized he needed to empower the "champion" within himself, rather than succumbing to the "victim" mindset…
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Another huge milestone of the show, hitting 400 Episodes! Don't quote me on it but I can't think of any other OCR podcasts that have made it this far (other than Obstacle Racing Media) ... yet! We celebrate with a live recording of the intro, the naming of a new "sponsored athlete" some Q&A, audio clips that Katelyn had sneakily asked for congratul…
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Are you an OCR Report Member yet? For less than $5 a month you can support the sport we love. We are on the way to our first 2,000 members. Join us today! --- Faye Stenning and Jess O'Connell run Grit Coaching. Faye spent years as an elite OCR athlete at the top of the sport. Jess is an Olympian who competed at Rio in 2016. They are the hosts of th…
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In this raw and honest conversation with Joe De Sena, Dr. Samantha Harte shares her incredible journey from addiction and trauma to redemption and healing. Growing up in a dysfunctional family in Brooklyn, Samantha's path was riddled with substance abuse, shame, and relationship turmoil. But through the power of the 12 steps and her own unwavering …
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Lots of events happened this weekend so it was difficult to figure out which event to focus on and which particular athlete to have on the show. I try not to have the same guest on for their own episode too many times, one of the big events had a lot of issues and I'd want to have more of the dust settle before we consider having an athlete on to t…
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Meet Greg Yocom, a real estate investor, and lifelong competitor who has defied age and odds by completing over 100 Spartan Races. Discover the unshakable mental toughness and resilience that propels this 65-year-old to push his limits, even as others his age are retiring. Dive into Greg's inspiring journey, from overcoming a devastating divorce to…
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The New England Spartan Super and Sprint weekend came back to Barre, MA and it felt good to be back! Most are pretty familiar with the ~10K Super and the ~5K Sprint so those don't need too much description. In addition to taking on both of these events though, we also completed the Teddy Bear Crawl which is a 7am wave where adults crawl the kids co…
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Free Newsletter: https://competitiveedge2023.substack.com/ Underdog Fitness discount code EDGE20 Brand Discounts for MyZone, UnderDog Fitness, Flye Hats, MNLY, HYROX, HOOGA, PWRLIFT on the substack page SUMMARY Josh Guerrero is an archaeologist, avid traveler, Marine Corps veteran, and podcast host of the All Around Adventure Podcast. He shares his…
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Are our freedoms under siege? In this episode, Joe De Sena is talking to an amazing guest - Connor Boyack, an author, speaker, and staunch advocate for personal freedom and education. They tackle the unsettling rise of Big Government and the danger of becoming a Nanny State. As bureaucratic regulations multiply and control tightens, we’re faced wit…
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After Evan Perperis interviewed Mike to talk about OCR in the Northeast on Strength and Speed (listen to episode here), Mike pulled an uno reverse and asked Evan to come on our show! We have heard of some events that take place in the center of the country but to have a much better idea of the state of the sport in that region it takes someone more…
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In this episode, Joe de Sena is having a powerful conversation with fitness icon Clark Bartram, who is on a mission to inspire men to embrace a life of resilience, purpose, and health. This 60-year-old “fitness anomaly” shares his philosophy on making small, daily choices that can have a profound impact on your well-being. His message is both thoug…
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It's that time for New England to get savage again! Mike woke at 6:15am and drove to Carter and Stevens Farm in Barre, MA to cover the Savage Race Boston and as always he didn't regret it! He interviewed a bunch of elite athletes as well as the vendors who were there to support the event! Savage Race has been one of our favorite OCRs since before t…
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Support the Competitive Edge Podcast by Subscribing to our FREE Newsletter Page here and get new episodes sent directly to your email inbox https://competitiveedge2023.substack.com/ Full Video on YouTube HERE! "If I can win a world championship or you know, maybe my next race, I'll just say, if I can get all four of my kids up the podium with me at…
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In this captivating episode, join Joe De Sena, the founder of Spartan, and Frank Schwartz, the CEO of F3 Nation, as they dive deep into the transformative power of fitness, fellowship, and faith. Discover how these two dynamic leaders are on a mission to inspire men to break free from self-limiting beliefs and unlock their true potential. Hear the …
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We drove the 3 hours to Greenville, NY to cover the Ultra Viking 8 Hour (Northeast Ultra Cup Finale)/ Final Raid/ whatever we called their last event! The race director Asa Coddington aka OCR Yoda has been a prominant member in the OCR community here in the northeast so it was a big blow that he announced that his last event would been this year. K…
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In this captivating episode, cognitive specialist Dr. Brandon Orr and Spartan founder Joe De Sena dive deep into the neuroscience behind unlocking your brain's full potential. Discover proven strategies to build unbreakable mental resilience, conquer self-doubt and anxiety, and develop the grit and determination of elite performers. Learn how to si…
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There was the final race in the Spartan USNS Series but there was also an athlete who ran Savage Chicago who I wanted to have on the show. Mike put it up as a poll and Savage won with 62% (67% at the time he reached out)! Due to this Katelyn reached out and interviewed Kaeley Wynsma who just won Savage Chicago! You may be familiar with Kaeley's nam…
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EP 64 | Manny Montilla: Co-Founder of Fly Dad & Podcast Host | Lessons Learned from Divorce | Exploring and Traveling as a Family |The Impact of Absent Fathers on Society | Effective Discipline Strategies for Children "The competitive edge is about leading with passion and being strategic about opportunities" This episode is sponsored by Schizz Gra…
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Discover the secrets of elite performers straight from a Special Forces expert! In this episode, Dr. Reginald O'Hara who has been working with special forces in the Department of Defense for 23 years. reveals how top soldiers push their limits and stay sharp. He explains game-changing techniques to boost your own performance, from breathing tricks …
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We had the winner of Spartan Ultra World Championships on the show, Luca Pescollderungg! We talk about his background in the sport, his thoughts on being one of the best climbers in the sport of OCR, his other races that he focuses on, how the Spartan Ultra World Championships went, how he feels being both a World and a European champion, what is n…
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This week Katelyn talks to Chennell Berg, the first place female finisher at War X. Chennell talks about her life on her cattle ranch, the evolution of her training, becoming a runner and what her experience was like taking first place at War X last weekend (Spoiler: It was her first ever first place finish). She talks about the importance of havin…
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Most people struggle with low energy, willpower, and motivation. But what if you could feel energized and excited about life again? In this episode, former pro soccer player turned health entrepreneur Yuri Elkaim shares his unexpected journey from playing on the world stage to finding a new purpose through wellness. Yuri reveals the single change t…
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EP 63 | Anthony Peressini: The Hybrid Engine Coach with Lauren Weeks, Girl Dad, "Finding New Challenges Doing What Others Won't" Stay Up To Date on Podcast Episodes, Fitness Challenges. Brand Discounts, and Work out WOD's by signing up for the FREE Newsletter on Substack below: https://competitiveedge2023.substack.com/ The Hybrid Engine Coaches: La…
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In this episode, fitness mogul Tom Dowd reveals how he went from working long hours in his family's supermarket business to partnering with Mark Wahlberg and saving struggling franchise F45. Growing up instilled a strong work ethic in Dowd, but his biggest test came when he took over F45 in crisis. Through strategic partnerships, focusing on cultur…
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A few weeks ago Italy hosted the OCR European Championships! While it can be difficult to have European athletes on the show due to frequent difficulties such as time zones and language barriers, the effort is worth it due to the abundance of talent that they have overseas! This time we had the privilege to speak to Dutch athlete Stijn Lagrand! He …
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In this episode, Joe De Sena, chats with his friend Kalojan Georgiev, currently residing in Zanzibar. Kalojan provides an engaging insight into the untapped potential of Zanzibar as a prime investment destination and a wonderful place to live. Kalojan highlights the significant return on investment in Zanzibar, which can reach up to 15-20%, far exc…
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EP 62 | Jon Lounsbury: From Pro Hockey Players to Fathers: Navigating Life's Transitions with Gratitude and Appreciation in Life Please support our sponsor Schizz Grafix Summary In this conversation, Daniel Jason Hickman interviews John Lounsburry, a former ice hockey player and current player development coach. They discuss their hockey careers, t…
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Mike was able to return to Citi Field for coverage of the Spartan Stadium (still refuse to say Stadion), only this time he was able to run it as well which he has been wanting to do over a decade now! Without Katelyn helping, coverage ability was more limited but there is still a pretty good episode put together for you with 16 athletes and 6 vendo…
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Meet the world's toughest inspiration - 98-year-old Lala LaLanne! In this episode, Joe De Sena sits down with the fitness legend to uncover her secrets to breaking records, crushing workouts, and staying motivated well into her 90s. Listen as Elaine shares incredible stories of her and her late husband Jack's accomplishments over the decades. She'l…
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We all know Mike loves a good small local race so we drove down to the Gaylord Gauntlet to experience and cover it for the first time! This race is 3.3 miles long with mud and over 20 obstacles. We knew that the venue was a hospital but we had no idea the extent to which the event has benefitted members of the adaptive community for the past 10 yea…
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Tired of feeling stuck in a rut? Discover how taking on new challenges can make you feel alive again at any age. In this empowering episode, Gwendolyn Bounds shares how she conquered self-doubt and found her inner athlete later in life. She discusses her transformation from a sedentary to a competitive obstacle course racer through grit and communi…
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In the past we interviewed Des Linden when her book "Choosing to Run" and doing so opened up options for future book related interviews! Gwendolyn Bound's publicist, Brianna Kusilek, reached out to us back in April but it took us a while to find a time to release a potential episode with her. Luckily we made room this week and Katelyn interviewed h…
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Mentions: PwrLift use HICKMAN20 to save Gett Itt Core Fitness NFL NBC Summary Mike Ryan, a sports medicine specialist and former head athletic trainer in the NFL, shares his journey and insights on restoring pain-free movement and living an active lifestyle. He emphasizes the importance of taking care of one's body, nutrition, and getting enough sl…
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Sign up for the FREE Newsletter for Daniel Jason Hickman and the Competitive edge Podcast to stay updated on newest episodes, tip/hacks, work outs, and more https://competitiveedge2023.substack.com/ Flye Hats Discount code DANIEL MNLY Men's Health (To get discount, use this unique link) Summary In this episode, Dan Hickman emphasizes the importance…
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Joe and Zackary delve into the powerful symbolism behind carrying a couch through Spartan Races, a tribute to those struggling with addiction and a call to leave comfort for the community. Zach shares his personal story of overcoming addiction and physical challenges, emphasizing the importance of helping others, especially adaptive athletes, to co…
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We had yet another MudGear-Hannibal Race Pro Team athlete on the show, Vivien Tran! We have been keeping an eye on her as an athlete ever since she joined their team and we have not been disappointed. Some accomplishments are winning a Savage Race Axe, a Spartan Race, doing well in the Spartan US National Series, and achieving podium placements at …
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When Kristin Smedley's young son was diagnosed as blind, she was devastated. But rather than accepting limits, she became fiercely determined to give him every opportunity. Tapping into creative problem-solving skills from her own athletic past, Kristin empowered her son to navigate life fearlessly. Through using all available tools and relentless …
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When Hawk Call started getting into some big Spartan Races a few years ago it got a lot of us who have been in the sport for a long time pretty excited! This is because many of us remember his father Hobie who is almost always in the conversation of who historically is one of the best men in the sport of OCR. Hawk is his own own athlete though, and…
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Tired of just getting by each day without making progress toward your goals? Learn how one man used an unconventional morning routine to overcome a near-death experience, beat cancer against all odds, and write a bestselling book impacting millions. Hal Elrod shares his strategies for developing resilience in the face of adversity, finding peace wi…
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Evan Perperis is no stranger to the show due to his frequent appearances at our favorite OCR event to cover every year (World's Toughest Mudder), as well as our interest in his ultra OCR fundraising efforts over the years! We discuss his milestone of achieving 100 OCR podiums, which podiums stood out to him the most over the years, how the recent T…
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https://www.iamdanieldiaz.com/ Summary Danny Diaz is a successful entrepreneur, keynote speaker, transformational coach, and ultra runner. He helps his clients remove limiting beliefs and toxic patterns and create a rock-solid mindset. Danny emphasizes the importance of being intentional about what we listen to and allowing positive influences into…
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