MacTuff Memories - The last Stand
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Alan, Lynsay McEwen, and Sancha Martin dive into the chaos, cold, and community spirit of Scotlandâs winter OCR scene. From missing McTurf FOMO to icy lollipop obstacles, mud traps, and the legendary pipeâband race starts, nothing is offâlimits. They debate the worst obstacles ever invented, and unpack why McTuff keeps pulling massive crowds despite its brutal conditions. Alan also shares big news on upcoming MacTuff events â including a Knockhill return and kidsâ courses, and a Yorkshire expansion â before the trio close with a heartfelt tribute to Alexander Thompson. A...
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The Swift Half - Episode 255
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This week, Alan and Ian dive into a packed episode covering everything from icy OCR battles to questionable beverage choices and the future of obstacle sports governance. They swap stories about recent drink experiences â from Alanâs unfortunate BrewDog encounter to Ianâs bubbleâgum pop indulgence â and debate the folklore of âCocaâCola waterâ as a supposed health tonic. The conversation turns to OCR with reflections on McTuff The Last Stand, including the communityâs tribute to Alexander Thompson and the cancellation of the competitive wave. Alan previews an upcoming...
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đĽ Whoâs Hot â Episode 96: The 2025 Season Review đĽ
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In this special seasonâwrap episode, host Wil Chung sits down with elite athletes Becky Neal and Chris Shipley for a deep dive into everything that defined the 2025 OCR season. From standout races to breakthrough performances, the trio break down the highs, the surprises, and the athletes who made their mark this year. There are also special guest appearances in this episode too - We will surprise you with those!! Expect honest reflections, sharp analysis, and plenty of laughs as the team share stories from 2025 Whether youâre reliving the season or catching up on what you missed, this...
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đď¸ The Swift Half â Episode 254: Beers, Banter & Green men
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In this weekâs episode, Ian and Alan have a small reflection on their journey to episode 260 and the loyal listeners whoâve stuck with them through every pint and podium. With shoutouts to fans in the UK and Brazil (and a cheeky nudge to Ireland), they invite listeners to share their favourite inside jokes ahead of the milestone celebration. đť From Bud Light to root beer, the duo dive into beer nostalgia, bottle cap frustrations, and festive food hoardingâPaulaâs freezer space warnings included. đ New Yearâs Eve tales roll in, with Alan showing his age and Ian enjoying cottage...
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Never Stumped- Adaptive Podiums at World's Toughest Mudder: Why Not Yet?
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In this episode of Never Stumped - The Adaptive OCR Podcast, host Jamie Gane and Dawn Jolleys discuss the competitive landscape for adaptive athletes at World's Toughest Mudder (WTM) and the lack of podium recognition. The adaptive movement is "definitely growing", and this episode addresses the possibility of adding a competitive element for adaptive athletes at WTM. Jamie Gane, a World Obstacle adaptive race director, outlines a two-system approach for WTM: a non-competitive system for personal challenges and maximum mileage, and a competitive system for classified athletes only....
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đď¸ Swift Half Episode 253 â New year, New Rules but same old hosts
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Alan and Ian share holiday updates, from alcohol-free beers to quiet Christmases, before diving into the big stuff: Worldâs Toughest Mudder 2026 rule changes. From âMorning Gloryâ obstacle penalties to the âWeight to Goâ, they unpack the impact on race strategy, fairness, and athlete fatigue. Alan previews a special episode of Never Stumped on adaptive athlete podiums, while Ian praises Hyrox for leading the way in inclusivity. They also tackle the upcoming vote to dissolve World Obstacle, raise eyebrows at USA Pentathlonâs use of âNinja Warrior,â and mourn the loss of...
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đď¸ Swift Half Episode 252 - Christmas Cheer
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Alan and Ian have a cosy, chaotic, typical Swift Half blend of OCR chat, Christmas leftovers, Hybrid racing and community updates. In this festiveâflavoured episode, Ian and Alan swap Christmas stories, from Secret Santa OCR survival kits to surprise Tough Mudder infinity tickets. They dive into the highs and lows of this yearâs Christmas ads, explore alcoholâfree dining gems, and even plan a potential tapasâstyle meetâup in Sowerby Bridge. The pair chat about listening bars, techâfree pubs, and the joy of gifts that hit the mark â including Ianâs longâawaited model kits....
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đď¸ 2025 Awards Shortlist Breakdown
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Alan is joined by Wil Chung and Gavin Hogarth for a deep dive into the full shortlist for the 2025 UKOCR Awards. From standout athletes to unforgettable events, the trio break down every category, share insights from across the OCR community, and celebrate the people and races that made this season special. Whether you're passionate about elite performances, grassroots heroes, junior athletes, or the events that brought us all together, this episode gives you everything you need to cast an informed vote. â Ready to have your say? Click the link to vote for your favourites in the 2025 UKOCR...
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đď¸ Swift Half Ep. 251 â Christmas Secret Santa Special
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Itâs the most chaotic time of the year, and the Swift Half crew are back with a festive twist! đ This weekâs episode mixes mince pies with mayhem as the gang unwraps their Secret Santa surprisesâexpect laughter, banter, and maybe a few questionable gifts. But itâs not all tinsel and crackers: đ Breaking News: BOS call an emergency meeting that could shake up the OCR scene. đĽ Podium Drama: DEKA athletes can double dipâwhat does it mean for podiums 𧊠Deadly Dozen Institute: A new challenge beckons, promising grit and glory. đ Volunteers in the Spotlight: The...
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đď¸ Swift Half Podcast â Episode 250
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Alan and Ian celebrate a milestone episode with a packed mix of race results, gear talk, and community updates: đď¸ AFX Pro Competition & Limitless Challenge â Weekend highlights, top teams from the AFX Pro finals, Alex Yeeâs marathon breakthrough, and praise for adaptive athlete Bea and her team. đ Podcast Stats & Gear Releases â Strava mileage shoutouts (including Alan's Mate - Jamieâs 2,400 miles!), listener binge stats, and new fell-running shoes from Original Mountain Marathon. đ Puma Hyrox Deviate Elite â Bright pink, bold tread, and Ninja wall testingâset...
info_outlineAlan, Ian, and Will are back with another round of muddy reflectionsâthis time diving into the quirkiest, grittiest, and most unforgettable OCR events from years gone by.
đ§ââď¸ From evacuation sock descents on âThe Mountainâ to cake-fueled chaos at Furlong Farmâs 5K Cake-a-thon, the crew highlights the wild creativity of UK OCR events. Alan shares tales from Muddy Furlong, complete with pond slides and bargain entry fees.
đââď¸ The trio revisit races like King of the Hill and the Saviour Raceâborn from a cancellation but remembered for its community spirit. Ian gives props to Zeus Race at Mud7, while Alan and Ian praise Dirty Dozenâs legendary obstacle builds by Doug the Beard.
đ Historical chaos reigns with mismeasured madness at The Suffering race weekend, where 5Ks became 9Ks and burpees were the price of failure. Urban Attackâs BMX sprint format and indoor obstacles like Tsunami get a shoutout, alongside frosty regrets from Ianâs cotton-clad Frostbite experience.
đŞ Airfield Anarchy and Retro Fest round out the episode with medal memories and muddy misadventures. The crew tease whatâs nextâDirty Weekend and a deep dive into Rat Raceâs wildest offerings
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