On this Episode, I brought Rachel Watters back on to tell us about her experience at Spartan Telluride Ultra World Championship. We go over every detail about the event , and Rachel will have you wanting to sign up by the end of the Episode!

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EPISODE 117 TELLURIDE ULTRA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WITH RACHEL WATTERS!!

On this Episode, Sofia Harnedy tells us about how she got into OCR. We talk about a lot of past races, including her first Spartan Ultra she did in Fayetteville this past June.  We talk about this past weekends race at Nashville and a lot more. We had a lot of fun with this episode, so check it out!

EPISODE 116 WITH SOFIA HARNEDY

On this Episode, Marc Montano tells us about his endurance background, and how he found OCR. We talk about how he started working for Spartan, and some of the cool venues he has experienced with them. We also talk about the Lake Tahoe race coming up this weekend, and a lot more!

EPISODE 115 WITH MARC MONTANO!!

On this Episode I sit back and let my girlfriend LeeAnn Blizzard do all the work. She asks the questions and I run my mouth. We talk about this past weekends race at the Spartan Killington, Vermont Beast, and Ultra. If you ran the race, or you're thinking about it, you need to give this Episode a listen.

EPISODE 114 SPARTAN KILLINGTON , VERMONT!!

On this Episode, Joseph Izzi tells us about finding OCR . He recently placed 2nd in his first Elite race at Spartan Fayetteville , N.C. Ultra, and we discuss how that race went. Joseph’s very first Ultra was at the 2019 Killington, V.T.  race, and we talk about preparing for Killington this year as well! If you’re planning an Ultra you should check this one out!

EPISODE 113 WITH JOSEPH IZZI!!

On this Episode , Emma Cook Clarke tells us about coming from an accomplished cross country background ,and transitioning to OCR. Emma is part of Nicole Mericle's  OCR Dream Team - a community of female Athletes who are looking to elevate their participation in the sport. Emma's first race ever was this past weekend's USNS race in Asheville , NC. at the Tryon Equestrian Center. She tells us step by step how the race goes, and after failing a few obstacles still manages to place 5th! I feel like she had a great first race, and will be someone to watch for in the future.

EPISODE 112 WITH EMMA COOK CLARKE

On this Episode, Dustin Needham and I talk about all things OCR.  We talk about the Utah Beast race last weekend, and some other races as well. He started running Open; then Age group, and is now competing in the Elite wave. We talk about how he is using Kirk DeWindt for a Coach, and how he has gotten better by with using him. Great interview with someone who loves the sport! 

EPISODE 111 WITH DUSTIN NEEDHAM!!

On this Episode , Dixie Bonner, who is a Yancy Camp Athlete, tells us about working her way through races to get to her first few Elite podiums. This past weekend Dixie placed 1st place in the Palmerton, PA. Super, and placed 3rd in the Sprint. She also tells us about her 1st place finish at Charlotte Sprint earlier in the year. She is definitely someone to watch out for in the future!

EPISODE 110 WITH DIXIE BONNER!!

 On this Episode, Erin Sondej tells us about finding OCR, becoming a  member of the Spartan Proteam, and how she crushed this Fayetteville Trifecta weekend- taking the podium in all 3 races! Erin started out doing awesome in AG races, then made the jump to Elite, and has been doing really well ever since! Someone you definitely want to watch out for in 2021!

EPISODE 109 WITH ERIN SONDEJ!!

On this Episode, Michael Strobel talks with me about getting into OCR, and how he is crushing the AG races at Spartan. He just recently placed 1st in his AG in all three races at the Ohio Trifecta weekend , and placed 2nd at the 2019 West Virginia National Championship Race as well. Michael tells us about how hard he is training, and how he is looking forward to doing some Elite heats this year too. Michael has ran a lot of races, and has some good stories to share. You can tell he is passionate about the sport, and this is an interview you don't want to miss.

EPISODE 108 WITH MICHAEL STROBEL!!

On this Episode, Noelle Colbert tells us about finishing her first 100 mile ultra at The Endurance Society's, Infinitus Event. The Infinitus is an event that last over a couple of weeks with race distances anywhere from 8 miles to an 888k , with solo and team races. Noelle along with Zack Wiz , and Toni Canora, all finished their first 100 miler together at this event. Noelle tells us about her entire race experience, and if you've ever thought about doing a longer distance race out of your comfort zone , you definitely want to check this Episode out.

EPISODE 107 WITH NOELLE COLBERT!!

On this Episode, Mike Deibler from the OCR Underground podcast , tells us about his newly released book, that focuses on training for OCR. We touch base on several chapters from the book and as always we talk about past races, and other topics as well.

EPISODE 106 WITH MIKE DEIBLER!!

On this Episode, Josh Chace tells us about his history in OCR, some of the older races he has done, and his Age Group podium finish at Savage Race Maryland. Josh is on Obstacle Racing Media's Show, "Discourse with Davis and Chace", where he and Matt B. Davis talk about OCR, and a lot of other topics as well. If you're not already listening to that show, you need to check it out! It's one of my favorites. 

EPISODE 105 WITH JOSH CHACE!!

On this Episode, Miguel Medina tells us all about crushing the Montana Spartan Ultra this past weekend. We talk about his strategy leading up to the event and during the event. We go over how he fueled and how transition went. He even gave tips for running  Spartan Ultras as well. He is a Yancy Camp Athlete specializing for ultra distance that you can signup to train with too. Also we talked about many of his other endurance races he has done in the past. If your thinking about a Spartan Ultra, You'll want to check this one out.

EPISODE 104 MONTANA SPARTAN ULTRA WITH MIGUEL MEDINA!!

On this Episode, I talk to Sarah Hernandez. Sarah is an up and coming Age Group racer who has been doing good in the season so far. We talk about her life growing up in the South. She tells us about being struck by a car, and how she recovered from that. I also got her to tell us about how she and Bruce Jackson met ( Bruce was on Episode 50 and 75). We talk about her last few races including her Charlotte Sprint race where she was less than a half a second from placing 3rd in her AG, and how she came back the next day and crushed it! I love having friends on the show, and this was a great chat you don't want to miss.

EPISODE 103 WITH SARAH HERNANDEZ!!

I AM A SPARTAN! OCR PODCAST is a podcast that is going to be about spartan racing an OCR lifestyle and the people that are living it! My name is Scott and I enjoy talking about spartan an ocrs on any level . This is going to be very laid back an chill podcast that I am hoping will be fun for everyone that enjoys the sport. Podcasting is new to me so please be patient with me.

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