Libsyn Directory

421. The Disney Dopey Challenge with Sarah Hetzel!

Release Date: 01/27/2025

487. Spartan USNS Northeast Series, Meniscus Tear, and More with Jordan McDougal!

Obstacle Running Adventures

we had on the show to talk about her return to obstacle course racing, and her win in New Jersey. took the win for the men and had a return to Spartan racing for the first time in a while so I invited him on as well! Jordan talks about what he has been doing since , his , the race itself, plans for the rest of the series, and more! Be sure to check out his as well for some fun fitness ideas for kids! Start – 7:15 – Intro 7:15 – 14:00 – Quick News 14:00 – 14:41 – Content Preface 14:41 – 51:17 - Interview 51:17 – End – Outro Next weekend we will be releasing our...

486. Spartan USNS Northeast Series, Hydrofoiling, and Exotic Pets with Miranda Kielpinski!

Obstacle Running Adventures

We saw that won the first of the USNS Northeast Series races in New Jersey (where we planned to be for coverage) and we knew that we needed to reach out to have her back on the show! engages in a variety of fun outdoor activities such as biking, surfing, and (which Mike just learned about for the first time). It was great to see that she has returned to OCR, took the win and wants to continue to take on the rest of the series this year! Start – 5:44 – Intro 5:44 – 15:00 – Quick News 15:00 – 15:37 – Content Preface 15:37 – 1:09:55 - Interview 1:09:55 – End – Outro Next...

485. Spartan USNS South Series, and Boston Marathon Prep with Luiza Barteldes Farinha!

Obstacle Running Adventures

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! talks about her athletic background of being a dancer, how she got into elite OCR, being coached by , plans to take on the USNS South Series, , 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 - Interview 42:53 – End – Outro Next weekend we will be at Spartan...

484. FIT Challenge 2026 with Athletes, Robb McCoy, and Darlene Gaudet!

Obstacle Running Adventures

Back to cover another but this one was bittersweet! has stated that he will be stepping away from the events and brand that he founded over a decade ago and that 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...

483. New England OCR Expo 2026! (Part 2: Table Recordings, Military Panel, and Awards)

Obstacle Running Adventures

Another very successful ! 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...

482. New England OCR Expo 2026! (Part 1: Vendors)

Obstacle Running Adventures

Another very successful ! 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...

481. Water Safety Issue at Tough Mudder Los Angeles with Jarrod Lumpkin!

Obstacle Running Adventures

saw in the concerning water safety at the Lake Elsinore Tough Mudder so we reached out to follow up with the person who posted it! The poster, 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...

480. Spartan Citi Field 2026 with Elites and Vendors!

Obstacle Running Adventures

We were planning to both run the but when we found out that was flying up to do a of the for , Mike knew that he couldn't miss out on that! This was our 4th time covering the (, , ) 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 , 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...

479. HartFit Elevate OCR Colorado Springs, Team Flatliners, and Havoc at HartFit with Ryan Hart!

Obstacle Running Adventures

had built up a community, gym, and group of athletes with 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 ! We discuss how he first found OCR, why he started , how Team Flatliners came about, the sport has changing over the years, the move to Colorado, adapting to elevation, wild moose, his , and much more! Be sure to check out his facility in person if you're in the area, , and take on Start – 4:12 – Intro 4:12 – 13:22 – Quick News 13:22 – 14:07 – Content Preface 14:07...

478. Teddy Bear Crawl Foundation with Mark Haverland!

Obstacle Running Adventures

Katelyn sat down with 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 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 , attending the , or checking out ! Check out the , , and ! Start – 3:21...

More Episodes

Sarah Hetzel took on the Dopey Challenge which is completing all of the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend events! This consists of the 5K on Thursday, 10K on Friday, half marathon on Saturday, and the marathon on Sunday!

We discuss her running background, Disney Favorites, how long she has been wanting to do this multi day event, how it went, and advice to others considering the multi day event!

Check Sarah out on social media to follow along with her adventures, and consider helping her out with her Amazon Wish List, it's tough out there for teachers!

Start – 2:52 – Intro

2:52 – 8:26 – Quick News

8:26 – 9:02 – Content Preface

9:02 – 54:16 - Sarah Hetzel Interview

54:16 – End – Outro

Next weekend we are unsure what we will cover yet but we have planned the majority of the episodes for 2025!

____

News Stories:

Spartan Italy National Team

Spartan Germany National Team

Spartan Switzerland National Team

Spartan France National Team