vđť The Swift Half â Episode 264
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This weekâs pint-sized chaos delivers everything from OCR politics to Derby race drama, gym music meltdowns, and a global influencer showdown. Strap in. đ UK OCR Awards Prep Alan raids the Voom Nutrition factory for freebies, debates Sheffield parking misery, and nearly buys a Robin Reliant. Standard. đ FISO â UIPM Shake-Up 96.2% voted to dissolve FISO. National federations now have until 2027 to join UIPM. đ Derby 10K⌠or 9.6K? A mis-marked turnaround means the course came up short. UKA confirmed it. Alan bought new Adidas shoes anyway. đĄď¸ Spartan Updates New...
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đ Endurance League 2026 â Races, Points, & Strategies
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Alan and Michelle Carney break down the revamped Endurance League scoring system, from bonus points at World's Toughest Mudder to new age group categories and strategic race picks. đŻ Hear how Chris Garciaâs epic efforts and Grant Thompson's WTM grind illustrate the new point structure. đ Get the scoop on the 2026 race calendar â six events, three score, and head-to-head tiebreakers. đĄ Alan shares insights on where best to pick up points - and you might be surprised Whether you're chasing podiums or just love the mud, this episode is packed with insight, strategy, and heart. If you...
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đż Swift Half Ep. 263 â Nature, News & Weekend Adventures
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This week Alan & Ian go full outdoorsy: bees, birds, barn owls, and even a toadâwatching night out. Ian also takes us on a miniâtour of Liverpool, from the Cavern Club to a top BBQ spot, The Smokinâ Door. We break down: đââď¸ Endurance League and Wild forst Results đď¸ British Obstacle Sports updates â EGM outcomes, new team leadership, and the hunt for a new membership platform đ World Obstacle dissolution vote & what UIPMâs takeover means đ¤ OCRWC x Spartan partnership drama đ¤ HYROX rule inconsistencies đ Race roundâup â Barclays...
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đĽ Whoâs Hot â Episode 97: The 2026 Season Preview đĽ
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Each episode, host Wil Chung teams up with elite athletes Becky Neal and Finley Greenleaf to break down the toughest races in OCR. From brutal obstacles to terrain tactics, they dive into what it really takes to conquer the courseâand whoâs out there making waves. Whether you're chasing podiums or just chasing grit, this is your inside line to the athletes and strategies that matter. Follow Wil chung on or on Becky Neal is on Finley Greenleaf is on If you have any questions about the show or would like to explore advertising opportunities, feel free to reach out to us at...
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The Swift Half - Episode 262
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From the effects of drink to CrossFit chaos, this weekâs Swift Half is stacked: - đť Brewdogâs ÂŁ33M sale to a cannabis firm sparks hundreds of job losses & 30+ bar closures. Ianâs equity? Gone. - đââď¸ OCR updates: Nuts this weekend, Born Survivor price freeze, Total Warrior Ultra sold out! - đź Alanâs new job â with a parking space! Monetization ideas incoming⌠- đ§ World Obstacle vote: March 9 deadline. Alan flipped his vote. Ianâs all-in for dissolution. - đď¸ââď¸ Xenom: The âDecathlon of Fitnessâ hits London in August. Wall...
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The Future of OCR: Should World Obstacle be Dissolved
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Alan Is joined by James and Becky as they dive into the big question facing British Obstacle Sports: should World Obstacle be dissolved? James and Becky broke down why the board backs the move â unified global governance, stronger funding pathways, and a clearer professional future for the sport. They tackled the big worries headâon too, from autonomy and debt to how OCR would sit within UIPM, stressing that the sportâs identity and culture stay firmly intact. Alan added his own perspective. The conversation also explored where British Obstacle Sports currently stands in its recognition...
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The Swift Half - 5 year episode
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In this special 5-year anniversary episode of the Swift Half podcast, Ian and Alan celebrated their milestone by reflecting on OCR's evolution over the past five years and discussing the future of both the sport and their show. They shared personal insights about OCR's current state, including concerns about market saturation and entry-level race opportunities, while also exploring new developments in fitness racing and sponsorship partnerships. The hosts engaged in an "Ask Alan Anything" segment where they answered listener questions about their podcast history, favorite guests, and future...
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Patreon Chat - Episode 1 -The 2026 season, Volunteering and racing abroad
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Adult language warning - this episode contains adult language, please bear this in mind when listening This weekâs Patreon chat is all about raceâseason plans, volunteering wins, making OCR more inclusive and racing abroad Wendy and Bea share their goals for 2025âWendy returning to racing after a year of volunteering, and Bea dedicating her season to giving back after smashing Limitless. We dive into junior race support, accessible setups at TMHQ, and standout volunteer perks like the 13 Valleys Ultra package. We look ahead to the 3K Series, British Champs, Tartan Warrior,...
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The Swift Half - Episode 260
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This week on Swift Half, Ian and Alan cover a huge mix of life, laughs, and OCR madnessâplus a few spicy opinions along the way. đ Valentineâs Day Tales From impromptu runâwalk dates and Morrisons meals to tapas triumphs (and rubbery calamari), the lads compare their Valentineâs Day experiences and the rise of themed restaurant menus. đď¸ Leeds Adventures & Rugby Rumbles They dive into the quirks of Leeds city centre, questionable customer service, and Oldham Rugbyâs ongoing fanârelations drama. Alan shares his wisdomâtooth recovery saga, while Ian tests out Fanta...
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TMHQâs Matt Brooke & Karen Trickey on WTM, Spartan, Big Changes & Bigger Ambitions
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This week weâre joined by Tough Mudder HQ heavyweights Matt Brookes and Karen Trickey for a deep dive into everything shaking up the OCR world. From Worldâs Toughest Mudder 2026 to the evolving relationship with Spartan, nothing is off the table. Matt and Karen pull back the curtain on some of the new course features coming to WTMâyes, including the muchâwhispered Morning Gloryâand share early insights into how the event is evolving for 2026. We also rewind to the standout moments of 2025, celebrating the athletes, obstacles, and stories that defined the season. But thatâs not...
info_outlineAlan 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.
Thereâs also the longâoverdue patron prize draw, updates on the OCR Awards, and a reminder to get those votes in before January 11th.
From BBC licence debates to inflatable kettlebells in Stockholm, kissingâbooth Christmas races in Sweden, and the wild concept of ATHX Air flights to Paris, the episode is also packed with quirky festive finds suggested by the pub regulars
They round things off with HYROX updates, McTuff race planning, and the importance of mapping out your 2026 race calendar.
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