🎙️ The Swift Half – Episode 269: Robots, Records & Ridiculous Shortcuts
Release Date: 04/24/2026
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🎙️ Wil Chung sits down with the athletes the day after World’s Toughest Mudder — asking three simple but savage questions: 1️⃣ What was the suckiest part of WTM? 2️⃣ What was the best part? 3️⃣ And why should YOU sign up for WTM 2027? From weekend warriors to finish‑line legends, hear raw reflections, laughs, and lessons from those who lived it. 💥 Real talk. Real mud. Real Tough Mudder. 👉Watch the full episode live on Youtube at UKOCR TV https://youtu.be/GAliO-ZHRT4 If you have...
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Ian’s off on his jollies 🌴 and Alan’s… somewhere in a field in Derby 🌾. So, two of our regular guests have hijacked the mics for a full‑blown Swift Half takeover. Who are they? You’ll have to listen in to find out — but expect chaos, banter, and a few surprises along the way. 🔥 No rules. No hosts. Just pure Swift Half energy. 👉 Tune in now on UKOCR / Swift Half Podcast
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From weekend warriors to men’s and women’s champions, this one’s raw. 🎙️ 23 unedited interviews recorded Saturday morning before the race — hear Wil Chung and the WTM athletes share their hopes, fears, and race plans in their own words. No filters. No edits. Just real voices from the world’s toughest start line. Watch this episode live on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@UKOCR If you have any questions about the show or would like to explore advertising opportunities, feel free to reach out to us at admin@ukocr.com. 👉 Learn more about 💖 Enjoy what we do?...
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Alan and Ian are back behind the mics, diving head‑first into the latest chaos from the world of fitness racing and OCR. 🏃♂️ Topics on tap: • A free 6‑hour Backyard Ultra hitting London — who’s brave enough • The launch of Omorpho weighted apparel — game‑changer or gimmick • Western States smashes records with 74 finishers • PT Barn’s 400‑m UK Champs cancelled — now a training day • Spartan Worlds Morzine: Sabrina Diallo 🇿🇦 & Gregory Basilico 🇫🇷 take the crowns • Deadly Dozen Youth Champs, OPP400, and the rise of ultra‑running...
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Wil, Becky and Finley break down the next stop in the UKOCR Series: the Midlands Spartan Sprint. From savage obstacles to smart terrain tactics, they dig into what it really takes to smash this course — and who’s turning heads going into race day. Whether you’re hunting podiums or just showing up for the grit, this episode gives you the inside track on the athletes, the strategies, and the stories shaping the Sprint. 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...
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Alan and Ian are back along with out roving reporter Wil Chung in a packed episode full of race updates, event chatter, and a few laughs along the way. They cover everything from the sold‑out IKEA and Tesco races to changes in the Spartan Midlands series, plus thoughts on World’s Toughest Mudder, and a DQ overturned celebration story. Also in this episode: Alan’s WTM injury update and the £40 brunch debate 🍳 Tough Mudder course review – s, new obstacles, and media lap ,mayhem with Wil and Iris WTM recap – Dassos Gonella’s 115‑mile win and standout performances...
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Your Weekly dose of current news from the OCR, Fitness Racing and adventure running scene with Pub landlord Alan and Regular Ian Watch this episode live on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@UKOCR If you have any questions about the show or would like to explore advertising opportunities, feel free to reach out to us at admin@ukocr.com. 👉 Learn more about 💖 Enjoy what we do? Support us on for as little as £2 per month ☕🍺 or treat us to a — we truly appreciate it!
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Alan and Wil sit down with Tough Mudder HQ for an exclusive deep‑dive into World’s Toughest Mudder 2026 — and yes, we brought YOUR questions with us. We pressed TMHQ on everything the community wants to know: • What obstacles are coming? • Will there be a slide this year • What’s happening with the Weighted Widget, Morning Glory, and the new tech on course • How the team is levelling up the experience for 2026 We even got a few sneaky insider hints, plus a brand‑new puzzle piece to reveal… and trust us, this one’s juicy. If you love WTM, Tough Mudder chaos, and...
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Alan and Wil are back with a deep dive into the World’s Toughest Mudder 2026 course preview, breaking down the AI‑modified map, new puzzle pieces, and what’s changed around markers 17 and 18. They chat through terrain details, obstacles, and the quirks of editing maps that seem to have a mind of their own — plus a few laughs about Gemini’s mapping tool and its creative numbering. Also in this episode: The Adaptive Athlete Podium debut and what it means for inclusivity in OCR. Total Warrior 12K highlights — 6,000 schoolkids, epic obstacles, and a buzzing event village. ...
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Wil chats with Leanne, Charlie and Alan* Whether you’re tackling World’s Toughest Mudder for the first time or just need a refresher before heading back into the pit, this episode’s packed with timeless advice from those who’ve been there, done that, and still have the mud on their shoes. Originally recorded ahead of last year’s event, it’s just as relevant for 2025 — covering pit setup hacks, nutrition and hydration strategies, gear choices, pacing, and mental prep to help you go the distance. It’s the ultimate reminder of what makes WTM special: grit, community, and a...
info_outlineTraffic tantrums, Nike chaos, robot world records, charity challenges, youth racing, Tough Mudder madness, and a whole lot of Brewdog-fuelled banter. Alan and Ian dive into everything from Google Maps mischief to elite athletes forgetting their gel packets… and even a cow casualty story that’ll make you rethink littering forever.
This week’s highlights include:
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🚗 Navigation nightmares and why shortcuts are never short
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👟 Nike’s guerrilla marketing stirring up parkrun walkers
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🤖 Robot half marathon world record and the carbon footprint debate
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🏃♀️ Ashley Paulson’s 100-mile treadmill WR + Boston Marathon heroics
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💥 Deadly Mile charity challenge – £20 up for grabs for listeners
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🎿 John Albon smashing ski mountaineering
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🛑 Farmyard Jam 2027 cancelled (but new fidget-spinner medals incoming)
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🧠 AI tools for athlete performance + elite penalties chat
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🐄 Gel packet littering and the cow that changed Alan’s mind
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💦 Augustus Gloop returns to Tough Mudder UK
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🌏 Sydney Backyard Ultra goes 500km+
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