Swift Half Podcast – Episode 279 - Race Updates, Event Reviews & OCR Banter
Release Date: 07/03/2026
🎙️ SWIFT HALF PODCAST – THE TAKEOVER! 🎙️
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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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🔥 PRE‑RACE: WORLD’S TOUGHEST MUDDER 2026 🔥
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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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🔥 Swift Half Podcast – Episode 280 🔥
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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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🔥 Who’s Hot – Episode 103: Spartan Sprint Preview 🔥
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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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Swift Half Podcast – Episode 279 - Race Updates, Event Reviews & OCR Banter
UKOCR
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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The Swift Half - Episode 278
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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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🎙️ UKOCR Podcast – Inside WTM 2026 with Tough Mudder HQ!
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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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Swift Half Podcast – Episode 277
UKOCR
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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🎙️ Worlds Toughest Mudder – WTM Hints & Tips,
UKOCR
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...
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🎙️Swift Half Podcast – Episode 276
UKOCR
Alan and Ian cram a wild mix of endurance sport stories, community updates, and classic pub chat into this week’s Swift Half: Backyard Ultra DQ after 53 hours a member of teh public gets you DQ'ed - Content & gear updates including Total Warrior giveaways, new Puma kit, and upcoming Hyrox/Deka/Deadly Dozen news. YouTube recording plans, Yorkshire weather misery, and their hatred of “grow your podcast” spam. The Lucky Duck Bar in Rochdale— venue with full duck décor. Fruit imports & viral alpacas, from Scottish bananas to Elvis the trouble‑making alpaca. OCR...
info_outlineAlan 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:
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Alan’s WTM injury update and the £40 brunch debate 🍳
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Tough Mudder course review – s, new obstacles, and media lap ,mayhem with Wil and Iris
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WTM recap – Dassos Gonella’s 115‑mile win and standout performances across age groups
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2027 WTM planning – team entries, Spartan registration errors, and future race talk
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Event highlights – Total Warrior, Deadly Dozen, Xenom’s debut, and more
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The Nyam Brown DQ story and a cheeky chat about IKEA long‑jump events
🎧 Tune in for mud, medals, and mayhem — plus all the latest OCR gossip
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