Obstacle Running Adventures
Weekly podcast since 2017 that covers interviews and race recaps from athletes and members of the OCR and running communities primarily in the Northeast! Our focus is to shine a spotlight on incredible athletes, motivate ourselves and other, and to share our love for the sport that has changed our lives!
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470. 2025 OCR Podcaster Roundtable Chat with Scott Knowles, Fran Chiorando, Jason Dupree, and Dave Claxton!
01/05/2026
470. 2025 OCR Podcaster Roundtable Chat with Scott Knowles, Fran Chiorando, Jason Dupree, and Dave Claxton!
To start every new year we have hosted a roundtable of other podcasters in the sport! This year we had from , from Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent, from , and from ! We discuss our podcasting and personal highlights from the year, thoughts on WTM success in UK, Spartan rule and payment issues, OCRCWC in Australia, the future of Hybrid Racing, goals, and much more! Important to note that this was recorded days before the Savage Race news that recently came out! Please be sure to check out their shows, we did a whole episode on the huge graveyard that is OCR podcasts and I'd like these friends to not join them! Start – 5:39 – Intro 5:39 – 10:19 – Quick News 10:19 – 11:18 – Content Preface 11:18 – 2:32:51 - Podcaster Roundtable with , , , and (c'mon, did you not read the title or the description?!) 2:32:51 – End – Outro Next weekend we will likely be one of 3 guests who I have lined up for January episodes or maybe a Savage Race ReRun?! ____ News Stories: ____ Related Episodes: ____ Patreon Supporters: , , , , , , , , Arlene Stefano, , Steven Ritter, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , from , , and . Sponsored Athletes: , , , , and ! Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com
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469. 2025 Recap Compilation – Lessons Learned and Things Remembered!
12/30/2025
469. 2025 Recap Compilation – Lessons Learned and Things Remembered!
Since 2017 I have tortured myself every year by getting clips from all 50 regular episodes and for important, funny, and name compilations. This recap episode is all of the important moments, and name clips from 2025. All clips are in order from when they were aired and are seperated by a brief moment of silence. Hope this inspires you and you enjoy it over the course of a few long runs as you prepare for the New Year! Start – 2:53 – Intro 2:53 – 10:19 – Quick News 10:19 – 10:59 – Content Preface 10:59 – 18:04 - Name Compilation 18:04 – 5:06:21 - Important Moments Compilation 5:06:21 – End – Outro Next weekend we will be having our annual podcaster round table discussion to start off 2026! ____ News Stories: ____ Related Episodes: ____ Patreon Supporters: , , , , , , , , Arlene Stefano, , Steven Ritter, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , from , , and . Sponsored Athletes: , , , , and ! Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com
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468. 2025 Recap Compilation – Bloopers, Jokes, Good Times, Oh My!
12/22/2025
468. 2025 Recap Compilation – Bloopers, Jokes, Good Times, Oh My!
Since 2017 I have tortured myself every year by getting clips from all 50 regular episodes and for important, funny, and name compilations. This recap episode is all of the funny moments, bloopers, jokes, and post credit clips from 2025. All clips are in order from when they were aired and are seperated by a brief moment of silence. Hope this makes you laugh and you enjoy it over the course of a few long runs or holiday travels! Start – 3:57 – Intro 3:57 – 7:24 – Quick News 7:24 – 7:57 – Content Preface 7:57 – 4:26:00 - Funny Moments Recap Compilation 4:26:00 – End – Outro Next weekend we have our second of two recap episodes, which focuses on the names of each guest on the show in 2025 as well as the most important news stories and moments on the show. If there is one episode to listen to this year, it's that one! ____ News Stories: ____ Related Episodes: ____ Patreon Supporters: , , , , , , , , Arlene Stefano, , Steven Ritter, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , from , , and . Sponsored Athletes: , , , , and ! Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com
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467. Christian Brown-Johnson on his Guinness World Record Setting Project 5077!
12/14/2025
467. Christian Brown-Johnson on his Guinness World Record Setting Project 5077!
A couple episodes ago we mentioned how successfully ! Before that, when he was he hinted to this challenge. We discuss what made him want to take on such a worldwide challenge, his , why he chose his fundraising attempts to benefit the , the various 50Ks on each continent, and much more! Please consider (I just did while writing this), checking out , and support the sponsors that invested in him! Start – 3:16 – Intro 3:16 – 6:53 – Quick News 6:53 – 7:26 – Content Preface 7:26 – 2:09:22 - Interview 2:09:22 – End – Outro Next weekend we have our first of two recap episodes, which means I have a lot more editing to do! ____ News Stories: ____ Related Episodes: ____ Patreon Supporters: , , , , , , , , Arlene Stefano, , Steven Ritter, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , from , , and . Sponsored Athletes: , , , , and ! Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com
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466. Brooklyn Nichols on Winning the DEKA World Championship in FIT, MILE, and STRONG!
12/10/2025
466. Brooklyn Nichols on Winning the DEKA World Championship in FIT, MILE, and STRONG!
took place in Fort Lauderdale, FL this past weekend and while we focus on being an OCR podcast, this event has my interest every year! Since we didn't fly down to cover it in person (someday!), we looked for an athlete to have on the show to talk about their experience. It didn't take long to pick as our potential guest as she had an incredible race weekend being the first elite to win all events, especially in an increasingly stacked field! We talk about her background in sport and fitness, coaching, how she came across hybrid racing, her history with DEKA, her plans for the world championships, HYROX, and much more! We did not discuss the because what matters is the end result and that Brooklyn had an incredible series of races. I am not an expert in the sport but that being said Dave Claxton is as the head official, and DEKA stands by their decision and I'm sure there will be other podcasts talking about the situation. Start – 4:40 – Intro 4:40 – 13:10 – Quick News 13:10 – 14:25 – Content Preface 14:25 – 1:07:46 - Interview 1:07:46 – End – Outro Next weekend we have our final regular episode of the year, hopefully on what was teased previously! ____ News Stories: ____ Related Episodes: ____ Patreon Supporters: , , , , , , , , Arlene Stefano, , Steven Ritter, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , from , , and . Sponsored Athletes: , , , , and ! Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com
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465. Taco Bell 50K with MaryJane Osuji!
12/02/2025
465. Taco Bell 50K with MaryJane Osuji!
We talked about the Taco Bell 50K in Colorado as a quick news story but then another one happened in Washington DC and I wanted to have someone on the show to talk about it! Carlo Piscitello noticed that was taking on the challenge and suggested that she would be a good potential guest to talk about the experience. We met her at World's Toughest Mudder earlier this year, we liked her, and so we immediately reached out to have her back on the show! We talk about her background in OCR, what made her want to take on the endurance food challenge, details about the event including the rules and route, what was earned at the finish line, what other food challenges she would like to take on and much more! Start – 4:25 – Intro 4:25 – 10:21 – Quick News 10:21 – 10:54 – Content Preface 10:54 – 52:21 - Interview 52:21 – End – Outro Next weekend we will likely be having a returning guest in the same year which we usually dont do but breaking a world record is a great reason! ____ News Stories: ____ Related Episodes: ____ Patreon Supporters: , , , , , , , , Arlene Stefano, , Steven Ritter, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , from , , and . Sponsored Athletes: , , , , and ! Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com
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464. Kristopher Mendoza on His Return to OCR, Anesthesia, Colorado, and More!
11/24/2025
464. Kristopher Mendoza on His Return to OCR, Anesthesia, Colorado, and More!
Katelyn talks to about his . His potential return to OCR - including the Killington Ultra and World's Toughest Mudder. They talk about his journey to becoming a dental anesthesiologist. Katelyn also asks Kris a round of rapid fire questions that include his go to karaoke song, his favorite ice cream and more! Start – 2:59 – Intro 2:59 – 6:20 – Quick News 6:20 – 7:42 – Content Preface 7:42 – 1:53:18 - Interview 1:53:18 – End – Outro Next weekend we will likely be having a returning guest in the same year which we usually dont do but breaking a world record is a great reason! ____ News Stories: ____ Related Episodes: ____ Patreon Supporters: , , , , , , , , Arlene Stefano, , Steven Ritter, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , from , , and . Sponsored Athletes: , , , , and ! Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com
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463. Operation Rucksgiving with Erica Jackman!
11/19/2025
463. Operation Rucksgiving with Erica Jackman!
Katelyn talks with as she prepares to host her first ever chapter of Rucksgiving in Providence, Rhode Island! Listen to Erica and Katelyn talk about the importance of supporting local food banks and giving back to communities. Erica shares tips about Rucking and even gives a sneak peak into the velcro patch for completing this 9 mile rucking event! Be sure to check out her rucksgiving event or a more local one to yourself and consider supporting in whatever way you can! Start – 3:32 – Intro 3:32 – 9:10 – Quick News 9:10 – 10:16 – Content Preface 10:16 – 32:33 - Interview 32:33 – End – Outro Next weekend we will hopefully be having an on the show who was away from the sport but recently made a return! ____ News Stories: ____ Related Episodes: ____ Patreon Supporters: , , , , , , , , Arlene Stefano, , Steven Ritter, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , from , , and . Sponsored Athletes: , , , , and ! Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com
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462. Mark Jones on DEKA Ruck, Oscar Mike, and 24 Hour Rucking World Record!
11/10/2025
462. Mark Jones on DEKA Ruck, Oscar Mike, and 24 Hour Rucking World Record!
It has been a while since we've had the man who got us into rucking on the show and Jason Dupree was talking about how he would be live streaming his 24 hour rucking world record attempt! I reached out to after his success because I wanted to catch up with him to talk about his adding rucking to DEKA events, his world record performance, and to hear about the Oscar Mike annual ball! Be sure to follow , consider , and support ! Start – 2:47 – Intro 4:47 – 9:04 – Quick News 9:04 – 9:24 – Content Preface 9:24 – 52:45 - Interview 52:45 – End – Outro Next weekend we will hopefully be releasing that DEEP interview! ____ News Stories: ____ Related Episodes: ____ Patreon Supporters: , , , , , , , , Arlene Stefano, , Steven Ritter, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , from , , and . Sponsored Athletes: , , , , and ! Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com
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461. Tyler Veerman on Colorado, OCR Redemption, Pike's Peak Progress, and More!
11/05/2025
461. Tyler Veerman on Colorado, OCR Redemption, Pike's Peak Progress, and More!
Savage Race ! The elite side had a pretty great turn out with an increased payout at the event and when I saw that won, I knew that I wanted to have him on the show again! We first met and interviewed him after , had dinner with him in Palmerton after the 3K, and have crossed paths with him at WTM a few times and he has always seemed like a nice guy. We talk about him living in Colorado, how his Savage race win went, what he thinks went wrong at the recent Spartan Super World Championships where he DNFed, progress made across consecutive Pike's Peak races, and much more! Be sure to and ! Start – 3:18 – Intro 3:18 – 8:28 – Quick News 8:28 – 9:06 – Content Preface 9:06 – 54:40 - Interview 54:40 – End – Outro Next weekend we will hopefully be hearing about a very DEEP event! ____ News Stories: ____ Related Episodes: ____ Patreon Supporters: , , , , , , , , Arlene Stefano, , Steven Ritter, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , from , , and . Sponsored Athletes: , , , , and ! Use coupon code "OCRREPORT20" for 20% off , , and events Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com
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460. Jason Dupree on Livestreaming North American OCR and Hybrid Events, Burnout, and More!
10/27/2025
460. Jason Dupree on Livestreaming North American OCR and Hybrid Events, Burnout, and More!
We have been wanting to do another episode with ever since he started carrying North American OCR and hybrid live streams on his back! We may be a bit bias because we have been friends with for many years now but we don't believe he gets half of the credit that he deserves for what he does for both sports. We discuss how he started live streaming these sports, how much money we are making/losing from this pursuit, how you can help support the live stream, his rebranded , getting ahead of burnout, a and much more! Please reach out to or to see how you can reach out and help support what they are doing with the video coverage, and also consider supporting ! Start – 4:37 – Intro 4:37 – 15:35 – Quick News 15:35 – 16:24 – Content Preface 16:24 – 1:44:47 - Interview 1:44:47 – End – Outro Next weekend we will hopefully be hearing about a very DEEP event! ____ News Stories: ____ Related Episodes: ____ Patreon Supporters: , , , , , , , , Arlene Stefano, , Steven Ritter, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , from , , and . Sponsored Athletes: , , , , and ! Use coupon code "OCRREPORT20" for 20% off , , and events Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com
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459. Libbie Joyce on Spartan Youth Insurance Changes, Championship Events, and More!
10/20/2025
459. Libbie Joyce on Spartan Youth Insurance Changes, Championship Events, and More!
has been in the sport of obstacle course racing for a long time and has been seen as a great hope for the future of the sport (no pressure)! We had the chance to briefly meet her at where she helped rabbit the event helping . We explained that we have been wanting to have her on the show for a while and were looking for a time in the future to set it up. That time ended up being this weekend! Hear us discuss her background in the sport, her show on the podcast feed, the changes recently made with no longer allowing young athletes to compete in the competitive waves due to insurance changes, many championship events that she has participated in this year such as Spartan Sprint Championship in Hvar, FISO OCR World Championships, plans for next year, and much more! Start – 4:43 – Intro 4:43 – 14:44 – Quick News 14:44 – 15:40 – Content Preface 15:40 – 1:07:08 - Interview 1:07:08 – End – Outro Next weekend will be an episode on something, just not sure what yet! ____ News Stories: ____ Related Episodes: ____ Patreon Supporters: , , , , , , , , Arlene Stefano, , Steven Ritter, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , from , , and . Sponsored Athletes: , , , , and ! Use coupon code "OCRREPORT20" for 20% off , , and events Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com
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458. Run the Rocks 5K at the Red Rocks in Colorado!
10/14/2025
458. Run the Rocks 5K at the Red Rocks in Colorado!
We went to Colorado for a wedding (congratulations !) and wanted to cram in as much sightseeing as possible. We weren't able to go to the Red Rocks on Saturday due to an event but luckily Katelyn saw that the following day had the that we could participate in! A quick Target trip later we were mostly ready to take on the event at 6,000 feet. It was a fun event fueled by great music and it was also for a great cause with it supporting the ! Consider ! Start – 3:35 – Intro 3:35 – 6:19 – Quick News 6:19 – 7:28 – Content Preface 7:28 – 10:43 - Us Before 10:43 – 26:44 - Pre Race Audio 26:44 – 27:44 - Course Music 27:44 – 32:58 - Post Race Audio 32:58 – 42:24 - Interviews (Lonnie Somers from , and Donna Peace from ) 42:24 – 49:03 - Us After 49:03 – End – Outro Next weekend will be an episode on something, just not sure what yet! ____ News Stories: ____ Related Episodes: ____ Patreon Supporters: , , , , , , , , Arlene Stefano, , Steven Ritter, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , from , , and . Sponsored Athletes: , , , , and ! Use coupon code "OCRREPORT20" for 20% off , , and events Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com
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457. Neighborhood Ninjas and Pull-Ups for Playgrounds with Alex Katz!
10/08/2025
457. Neighborhood Ninjas and Pull-Ups for Playgrounds with Alex Katz!
We had the pleasure of meeting while working at the New England OCR Expo and loved learning about and their incredible mission. Alex recently reached out to let us know about an upcoming event being held at which is the same venue where we’ve hosted the Expo for the past few years! is currently running their Fundraiser through the month of October. It concludes on November 1st with the aforementioned event at to take on the 10-minute pull-up challenge live! You’ll also get to meet a variety of awesome vendors and fellow supporters, all coming together for a great cause! Be sure to follow on Instagram, , or for ! Start – 3:13 – Intro 3:13 – 14:49 – Quick News 14:49 – 15:21 – Content Preface 15:21 – 1:07:51 - interview with 1:07:51 – End – Outro Next weekend will be a book interview or maybe hearing more about ! ____ News Stories: ____ Related Episodes: ____ Patreon Supporters: , , , , , , , , Arlene Stefano, , Steven Ritter, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , from , , and . Sponsored Athletes: , , , , and ! Use coupon code "OCRREPORT20" for 20% off , , and events Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com
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456. FISO OCR World Championship and USAOCR with Vivien Tran and Kevin Thompson!
09/30/2025
456. FISO OCR World Championship and USAOCR with Vivien Tran and Kevin Thompson!
The recently had their 3rd event weekend in Sweden this year and by all accounts it was the best one by far! This is admittely a low bar due to overflowing portopotties in Belgium and many obstacles not being built in Costa Rica, etc. However, by working alongside the crew they had plenty of experience to put on a proper word championship event! Two members of USAOCR, and , wanted to come on the show to talk about their experience at the event, differences from previous years, and more. They also have their own regional championship which will be held at the War X venue towards the end of June next year! If you have any interest in representing your country on an elite, age group, or paralympic level at the next FISO OCR World Championship, compete in the USAOCR championship, or volunteer to help the USAOCR organization then please reach out to them or ! Start – 5:27 – Intro 5:27 – 11:32 – Quick News 11:32 – 12:56 – Content Preface 12:56 – 1:03:37 - USAOCR Interview with and 1:03:37 – End – Outro Next weekend will be a book interview or maybe hearing more about ! ____ News Stories: MidWest OCR 10K Podiums: and MidWest OCR Bearded Challenge Podiums: and ____ Related Episodes: ____ Patreon Supporters: , , , , , , , , Arlene Stefano, , Steven Ritter, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , from , , and . Sponsored Athletes: , , , , and ! Use coupon code "OCRREPORT20" for 20% off , , and events Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com
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455. Annie Dube on Injury, Firefighting, Winning Spartan Trifecta and Pan American Championships, and More!
09/21/2025
455. Annie Dube on Injury, Firefighting, Winning Spartan Trifecta and Pan American Championships, and More!
Spartan Trifecta World Championship took place a week before Spartan Pan American Championship and there was a badass woman who won both events! It’s been a couple years since we have had on the show and I figured this would be a great time to reach back out and catch up on how life has been going! We talk about her overcoming injuries, becoming a firefighter, the community reaction to her returning to the sport, what made her register for these events, how it feels to be the champion of both despite some life changes, what she has planned for future races, and much more! Start – 4:28 – Intro 4:28 – 10:14 – Quick News 10:14 – 10:50 – Content Preface 10:50 – 1:06:50 - Interview 1:06:50 – End – Outro Next weekend will be a book interview or someone who reached out about wanting to come on the show! ____ News Stories: Savage Georgia Fall Podiums: and ____ Related Episodes: ____ Patreon Supporters: , , , , , , , , Arlene Stefano, , Steven Ritter, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , from , , and . Sponsored Athletes: , , , , and ! Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com
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454. reRun of 296. Rylan Schadegg on Winning Spartan North American Championship, Palm Beach Deka FIT, and Faith!
09/15/2025
454. reRun of 296. Rylan Schadegg on Winning Spartan North American Championship, Palm Beach Deka FIT, and Faith!
was a beloved member of both the OCR and hybrid racing communities! Our paths had crossed numerous times during our coverage of obstacle course racing and he stood out as always being very kind and respectful. We were devastated to hear and we wanted to do something for those that loved him. We first had him on the show in September 2022 after winning the Spartan North American Championship but we had the chance to meet him and having him on the show in person at both and . He had words during our first interview with him that have been echoing in my head since I heard of his loss so we figured that we would reair that interview. Here are some of many other posts dedicated to him: , , , , , , , , , , , and . Start – 2:30 – Intro 2:30 – 8:21 – Quick News 8:21 – 12:52 – Content Preface 12:52 – 1:11:46 - Interview 1:11:46 – End – Outro Next weekend we will be on the Trifecta World Championship, Pan American Spartan Championship, FISO World Championship, book interview, or something else entirely! ____ News Stories: Spartan Pan American Championships: and ____ Related Episodes: ____ Patreon Supporters: , , , , , , , , Arlene Stefano, , Steven Ritter, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , from , , and . Sponsored Athletes: , , , , and ! Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com
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453. Rea Kolbl on SkiMo, Slovenia, KAPE, and Owed Spartan Money!
09/09/2025
453. Rea Kolbl on SkiMo, Slovenia, KAPE, and Owed Spartan Money!
put out in her home country of Slovenia. In that post she expressed interest in potentially taking on the Spartan Ultra World Championships in the future but also disappointment in Spartan's continued broken promises regarding owed money! We reached out to have her talk more about her feelings behind that post, more details of how her return to OCR went for her, how her life has changed since moving back to Europe, the various athletic persuits she has taken on, future plans, and much more! Be sure to and as she continues to do amazing things! Also support her sponsors and ! Start – 5:50 – Intro 5:50 – 9:19 – Quick News 9:19 – 9:55 – Content Preface 9:55 – 52:27 - Interview 52:27 – End – Outro Next weekend we will be on the Trifecta World Championship, or something else entirely! ____ News Stories: ____ Related Episodes: ____ Patreon Supporters: , , , , , , , , Arlene Stefano, , Steven Ritter, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , from , , and . Sponsored Athletes: , , , , and ! Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com
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452. World's Toughest Mudder, Rally in the Valley, and Underdog Fitness with AJ Golik!
09/03/2025
452. World's Toughest Mudder, Rally in the Valley, and Underdog Fitness with AJ Golik!
We first met when and more recently saw him at with ! Katelyn and AJ discuss his experience at World’s Toughest Mudder, both as a competitor and as a friend of the event’s winner. AJ then shares about his time competing at Rally in the Valley, a multi-day, multi-event weekend held in West Virginia. The conversation then shifts to the challenges of making friends as adults and the importance of finding a community. They wrap up their conversation by manifesting goals for 2026 and AJ answers an oddly specific Long Island question cue Piano Man! Start – 4:50 – Intro 4:50 – 9:06 – Quick News 9:06 – 10:28 – Content Preface 10:28 – 2:23:10 - 2:23:10 – End – Outro Next weekend we will be either the long awaited book interview or elites to discuss the late Spartan payment issues, or Trifecta World Championship, or something else entirely! ____ News Stories: ____ Related Episodes: ____ Patreon Supporters: , , , , , , , , Arlene Stefano, , Steven Ritter, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , from , , and . Sponsored Athletes: , , , , and ! Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com
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451. Spartan US National Series, World's Toughest Mudder, and More with Mike Strobel!
08/26/2025
451. Spartan US National Series, World's Toughest Mudder, and More with Mike Strobel!
It took quite a bit of rescheduling but we were finally able to have on the show! We talk about his background in sport, thoughts and experiences with adventure and hybrid racing, success with both the Spartan US National Series, World's Toughest Mudder, and more! Be sure to follow as he prepares for the Spartan Trifecta World Championship and more! Start – 4:29 – Intro 4:29 – 12:03 – Quick News 12:03 – 12:30 – Content Preface 12:30 – 58:31 - 58:31 – End – Outro Next weekend we will be either the long awaited book interview or a guest that I was interested in having on the show a month ago! ____ News Stories: ____ Related Episodes: ____ Patreon Supporters: , , , , , , , , Arlene Stefano, , Steven Ritter, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , from , , and . Sponsored Athletes: , , , , and ! Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com
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450. New England Spartan Super, Sprint, and Teddy Bear Crawl 2025!
08/19/2025
450. New England Spartan Super, Sprint, and Teddy Bear Crawl 2025!
Back to Barre, MA yet again! With the venue being used for , , , and , we have gone to over 20 obstacle races there now! This trip we covered the event weekend with some finish line interviews from the Super on Saturday as well as the and Sprint on Sunday. We also interviewed some of the vendors that took the time to come out to the event. See time stamps below to see who we talked to! Start – 6:04 – Intro 6:04 – 10:07 – Quick News 10:07 – 10:45 – Content Preface 10:45 – 30:16 - Spartan Super Interviews ( and , , , , , Jennifer Cannata) 30:16 - 59:29 - Vendor Interviews (, , , , , , , , ) 59:29 – 1:07:04 - Interviews ( and David Davelli, , and , and ) 1:07:04 – 1:09:27 - Spartan Sprint Interview (Kiefer Callisto) 1:09:27 – End – Outro Next weekend we will be either the long awaited book interview or a guest that I was interested in having on the show a month ago! ____ News Stories: 🐺 - July 25, 2026 ? ____ Related Episodes: (2017) (2017) (2019) (2021) (2022) (2024) ____ Patreon Supporters: , , , , , , , , Arlene Stefano, , Steven Ritter, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , from , , and . Sponsored Athletes: , , , , and ! Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com
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449. World’s Toughest Mudder 2025! (Part 5: Giles Chater)
08/11/2025
449. World’s Toughest Mudder 2025! (Part 5: Giles Chater)
Just like the course prior to midnight, you thought you knew what was in store for you for our coverage this year! However the COO of Tough Mudder and Spartan makes an appearance similar to the Killa Gorilla reveal! Idk, still workshopping that comparitive joke. answers questions related to staff pressure, course set up, obstacle changes, penalty difficulty, and much more WTM related questions as well as some comments related to owed prize money, the Spartan Ultra World Championship location, and maybe OCRWC? Prior to this actual final part of our coverage this year , , , and of course Check out these YouTube videos for even more WTM 2025 coverage and we will see you there ! Start – 3:49 – Intro 3:49 – 4:40 – Quick News 4:40 – 5:45 – Content Preface 5:45 – 1:26:27 - Interview 1:26:27 – End – Outro Next weekend we will be at the Boston Spartan weekend doing interviews, maybe running, and representing the New England OCR Expo! ____ News Stories: ____ Related Episodes: ____ Patreon Supporters: , , , , , , , , Arlene Stefano, , Steven Ritter, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , from , , and . Sponsored Athletes: , , , , and ! Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com
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448. Multiple Sclerosis and Spartan Para Championship with Amy Haskell!
08/05/2025
448. Multiple Sclerosis and Spartan Para Championship with Amy Haskell!
After hearing ’s I figured that it would be really cool to hear from an athlete who plans to participate! Katelyn brought up who we met along with her husband Andy through working on the New England OCR Expo Katelyn talks with Amy Haskell, who is getting ready to participate in the Spartan Para Championship! Amy shares how she has built a team of incredible and supportive athletes to suport her during the championship, and shares about the everyday challenges she faces as an adaptive athlete. Start – 6:12 – Intro 6:12 – 11:21 – Quick News 11:21 – 12:23 – Content Preface 12:23 – 39:29 - Interview 39:29 – End – Outro Next weekend we plan to release one of two episodes planned to be recorded this week! ____ News Stories: ____ Related Episodes: ____ Patreon Supporters: , , , , , , , , Arlene Stefano, , Steven Ritter, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , from , , and . Sponsored Athletes: , , , , and ! Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com
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447. Jeff Moulton on Body Building, Performance Coaching, and Force Fitness Gym!
07/30/2025
447. Jeff Moulton on Body Building, Performance Coaching, and Force Fitness Gym!
I had a few things planned that didn’t work out yet but I went through my episode plans and bumped a future episode idea up earlier. I have wanted to have on the show for his own episode because our paths have crossed at the , WTM, and Spartan New Jersey Ultra! He seems like a great guy and I wanted to learn more about him, his history of body building, and hear about his performance training. When he became the owner of a gym in Connecticut it gave us all the more reason to have him on the show to hear how things are going with his big change! , check out , as well as ! Start – 3:04 – Intro 3:04 – 6:02 – Quick News 6:02 – 7:32 – Content Preface 7:32 – 1:26:04 - Interview 1:26:04 – End – Outro Next weekend we will be a surprise to us and you because we are planning 2 interviews concurrently! ____ News Stories: ____ Related Episodes: ____ Patreon Supporters: , , , , , , , , Arlene Stefano, , Steven Ritter, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , from , , and . Sponsored Athletes: , , , , and ! Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com
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446. World's Toughest Mudder 2025 (Part 4: Bar Crawl Interviews)
07/21/2025
446. World's Toughest Mudder 2025 (Part 4: Bar Crawl Interviews)
is more than just the event itself, it continues to the Champion's Brunch run by TMHQ as well as the bar crawl put together by the community on Monday as well! This episode covers the bar crawl with interviews with 15 members of the community as well as some drunk chaos in between! Check out these YouTube videos for more WTM 2025 coverage! The next 1-2 weeks will be packed with episodes so make sure you're subscribed for the best podcast coverage of this event! Start – 7:32 – Intro 7:32 – 17:58 – Quick News 17:58 – 18:35 – Content Preface 18:35 – 1:58:15 - Interviews (, , , and , , , , , , Andy, and , , and ) 1:58:15 – End – Outro Next weekend we will be releasing either an interview with or something else that we have plans for! ____ News Stories: ____ Related Episodes: ____ Patreon Supporters: , , , , , , , , Arlene Stefano, , Steven Ritter, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , from , , and . Sponsored Athletes: , , , , and ! Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com
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445. World's Toughest Mudder 2025! (Part 3: British Brunch Interviews and Audio)
07/14/2025
445. World's Toughest Mudder 2025! (Part 3: British Brunch Interviews and Audio)
is more than just the event itself, it continues to the Champion's Brunch run by TMHQ as well as the bar crawl put together by the community on Monday as well! This episode covers the brunch with interviews with 25 members of the community and audio from the hour and a half ceremony with the removal of a lot of the clapping and lulls in between! Check out these YouTube videos for more WTM 2025 coverage! The next 1-2 weeks will be packed with episodes so make sure you're subscribed for the best podcast coverage of this event! Start – 2:59 – Intro 2:59 – 7:59 – Quick News 7:59 – 8:59 – Content Preface 8:59 – 1:08:58 - Interviews Before: Steve, Maxine and Joanne, , Ed, James, and Darryl, Annabell and Derrick, , , raffle announcement, , , and Liz Schlegel, and , , , and 1:08:58 – 1:59:06 - Brunch Award Ceremony Audio and Community Photo Announcement 1:59:06 – 2:18:04 - Interviews After: , , , and with 2:18:04 – End – Outro Next weekend we will be releasing interviews from the bar crawl at , and depending on a few factors either an interview with or we will start our Savage Race Boston coverage! ____ News Stories: ____ Related Episodes: ____ Patreon Supporters: , , , , , , , , Arlene Stefano, , Steven Ritter, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , from , , and . Sponsored Athletes: , , , , and ! Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com
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444. World's Toughest Mudder 2025! (Part 2: Event Day Audio, Interviews, and Katelyn's Pit Audio)
07/07/2025
444. World's Toughest Mudder 2025! (Part 2: Event Day Audio, Interviews, and Katelyn's Pit Audio)
has found a great home at and as many of you know, this was 's first time running it! Episodes with lap by lap pit audio have been a listener favorite feature for the past 8 1/2 years of the show (, , , , etc.) and as soon as registered for this in November, I knew that we would do it again! In addition to the audio of her experience I also did some interviews with athletes before the race as well as interviews with almost every volunteer on course and some athletes out on course in the middle of the night (1:30am-6am) helping, walking, or running! Check out these YouTube videos for more WTM coverage! The next 2-3 weeks will be packed with episodes so make sure you're subscribed for the best podcast coverage of this event! Start – 4:53 – Intro 4:53 – 12:23 – Quick News 12:23 – 13:53 – Content Preface 13:53 – 52:55 - Interviews Before Race (, , , , , , and , , and , and again) 52:55 – 1:10:27 - Start Line Audio 1:10:27 – 1:58:16 - 's Pit Audio from Lap 1-5 (5-25 Miles) 1:58:16 – 2:30:42 - Interviews with Volunteers and Athletes On Course (Start to Kiss of Mud featuring and ) 2:30:42 – 2:39:51 - 's Pit Audio from Lap 6 (30 Miles) 2:39:51 – 3:24:22 - Interviews with Volunteers and Athletes On Course (Funky Monkey to Finish featuring and ) 3:24:22 – 3:42:51 - 's Pit Audio from Lap 7-8 (35-40 Miles) 3:42:51 – End – Outro Next weekend we will be releasing the British champion's brunch interviews and audio, the following episode will be bar crawl interviews, and depending on a few factors either an interview with Giles Chater or we will start our Savage Race Boston coverage! ____ News Stories: ____ Related Episodes: ____ Patreon Supporters: , , , , , , , , Arlene Stefano, , Steven Ritter, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , from , , and . Sponsored Athletes: , , , , and ! Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com
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443. World's Toughest Mudder 2025! (Part 1: Course Walkthrough with The OCR Report)
06/27/2025
443. World's Toughest Mudder 2025! (Part 1: Course Walkthrough with The OCR Report)
is tomorrow at and as many of you know, this will be 's first time running it! We have been really busy with pit set up, OCR Report live stream assistance, and etc so we pivoted to a short discussion episode again, this time released as a rare early Friday release thanks to staying up late and very minimal editing! Check out the below YouTube videos for more WTM coverage! The next few weeks will be packed with episodes so make sure you're subscribed for the best podcast coverage of this event! Start – 3:34 – Intro 3:34 – 6:11 – Quick News 6:11 – 7:04 – Content Preface 7:04 – 31:04 - OCR Report Chat 31:04 – End – Outro Next weekend we will be releasing Katelyn's lap by lap audio, overall event audio and interviews, and all things race days! ____ News Stories: ____ Related Episodes: ____ Patreon Supporters: , , , , , , , , Arlene Stefano, , Steven Ritter, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , from , and . Sponsored Athletes: , , , , and ! Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com
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442. Katelyn's Pre-World's Toughest Mudder Thoughts!
06/22/2025
442. Katelyn's Pre-World's Toughest Mudder Thoughts!
is next weekend at and as many of you know, this will be 's first time running it! We have been really busy with Katelyn's last week of school, chaos at Mike's job, a wedding on Friday and our travel to England on Saturday so we pivoted to a short discussion episode! The next few weeks will be packed with episodes so make sure you're subscribed for the best podcast coverage of this event! Start – 4:30 – Intro 4:30 – 6:29 – Quick News 6:29 – 6:57 – Content Preface 6:57 – 28:51 - Interview 28:51 – End – Outro Next weekend we are either doing the episode on the book that we got back in March or there is a first timer to running WTM that we may reach out to about an interview! ____ News Stories: Hyrox World Championship Podium: and ____ Related Episodes: ____ Patreon Supporters: , , , , , , , , Arlene Stefano, , Steven Ritter, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , from , and . Sponsored Athletes: , , , , and ! Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com
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441. World's Toughest Mudder in UK Prep with Wil Chung and Fran Chiorando!
06/16/2025
441. World's Toughest Mudder in UK Prep with Wil Chung and Fran Chiorando!
is almost upon us ... which is a very strange thing to say in June since it has always been in either December or November! I met last year at WTM and discussed having him on the show to talk about the venue of Belvoir Castle since he has had a lot of experience there as a prominent member of the European TM community! I also wanted to have on as well since she lives with an American and is hyper aware of cultural differences and knows about my interest in trying new snacks! We talk about cultural differences, some slang, travel tips, touristy things to do, food and snacks to try, , , and some information about this year’s venue, ! Start – 2:22 – Intro 2:22 – 5:40 – Quick News 5:40 – 6:24 – Content Preface 6:24 – 1:30:00 - and Interview 1:30:00 – End – Outro Next weekend we are either doing the episode on the book that we got back in March or there is a first timer to running WTM that we may reach out to about an interview! ____ News Stories: ____ Related Episodes: ____ Patreon Supporters: , , , , , , , , Arlene Stefano, , Steven Ritter, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , from , and . Sponsored Athletes: , , , , and ! Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com
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