Libsyn Directory

428. "Sober Up: Spartan Style" with Author Tara Pipia, Ph.D.!

Release Date: 03/17/2025

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...

477. Becoming a ParaAthlete, Setting Guinness World Records, Hyrox, and More with Anthony Bryan!

Obstacle Running Adventures

After Katelyn saw ,she knew she needed to reach out to interview him! is a ParaAthlete that has conquered Guiness World Records, the adaptive CrossFit Games, the London Marathon, the ParaOlympics trials and most recently multiple events. Hear his story, his mindset for overcoming obstacles and how he is impacting the world around him! Be sure to 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 1:06:35 – End – Outro Next weekend we...

476. reRUN of 114. Spartan Greek Peak Winter Sprint with Elites!

Obstacle Running Adventures

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 –...

475. Hybrid Racing, Fitfarm, Little Loop Ultra, OFX, and More with Bethany McChesney!

Obstacle Running Adventures

We haven't had on the show in a while, when I heard that she is planning a follow up , I figured it would be a good time to have her back on the show! We talk more in depth about her athletic background, , , which she hosts with , and much more! Be sure to , if you're in the area, , and take on the ! Start – 4:06 – Intro 4:06 – 6:04 – Quick News 6:04 – 6:56 – Content Preface 6:56 – 1:04:00 - Interview with 1:04:00 – End – Outro Next weekend we will be releasing something but not sure what yet! ____ News Stories: ____ Related Episodes: ____ Patreon...

474. Abominable Snow Race, World's Toughest Mudder, and More with Sarah Tucker!

Obstacle Running Adventures

Somehow we have never had on the show, this week we remedy that! Our paths crossed with at World's Toughest Mudder in both 2023 as well as 2024 but she inadvertently dodged the mic at both events. She joined the and has been doing very well with elite events in the US! More recently she took 2nd place at the 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 's racing and training, and support the small scale OCRs like ! Start...

473. RBF Fitness and "Shut Up and GRIND" with Robert B. Foster!

Obstacle Running Adventures

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 and building them up to a goal of completing an event, and more recently being our main man on the mic for the ! 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 , , consider , maybe , and keep an eye on where he will be next, like the ! Start – 4:12 – Intro 4:12 – 7:31 – Quick News 7:31 – 8:09 – Content Preface 8:09 – 57:48 - Interview with 57:48 – End –...

472. Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail with Nick Gagnon!

Obstacle Running Adventures

We had on the show for and he seemed interested in taking on another hiking challenge in the future. Now that 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 1:45:04 – End – Outro Next weekend we will be...

471. UKOCR, Championship Events, Antarctica OCR, and More with Becky Neal!

Obstacle Running Adventures

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 was there for the frigid event! You'll hear about '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 , listen to her on , support her sponsors like , and...

More Episodes

"If we want more books written about the sport, we need to buy books written about the sport" is a phrase that Mike and many others have repeated for years regarding OCR! Due to this we have had a few authors on the show ranging from Des Linden to Gwendolyn Bounds!

Tara Pipia reached out to us about her book "Sober Up: Spartan Style" which was published in December of last year!

As described on the website, the book "sheds light on how Spartan Race and DEKA, Spartan’s partner sport, have reconnected individuals with themselves and others, particularly after struggling with substance misuse. Highlighting the pressing issue of the current drug epidemic, Dr. Pipia advocates for the integration of Spartan Race and DEKA into rehabilitation centers, envisioning a supportive and healthy environment for individuals upon their release."

Be sure to check out her book on Amazon and follow along with Tara on social media!

Start – 2:47 – Intro

2:47 – 8:38 – Quick News

8:38 – 9:16 – Content Preface

9:16 – 1:10:44 - Tara Pipia Interview

1:10:44 – End – Outro

Next weekend we aren't sure what we will release yet!

____

News Stories:

Join Us @ ROXFIT hosted by Mud Sweat Tears Crossfit

Use Code ADVENTURE for 15% off your next Obstacle Wonderland Weekend

Josh Chace and Molly Bought a House