I Am A Spartan! Ocr Podcast

On this Episode , I had my friend Tim Mazur on to talk to us about this past weekend’s race at the Palmerton Spartan Race. Tim and I have run a bunch of races together, including some Ultras. We also talk about how he got into the sport ,and a lot of past races we have done. This was a fun Episode, especially if you did Palmerton this past weekend, or have run a Spartan Ultra too.

On this Episode, Erica Bogan tells us her story about how she was in a car accident at the age of 21 that left her paralyzed from the waist down. Years after the wreck she still found she had more obstacles to overcome. While working on this  , she decided that she wanted to help others as well. Now she is a Certified Master Mindset Coach. You've probably seen her course with More Heart Than Scars. We talk about some of her races she has done including the Fayetteville Ultra. In a couple of months they will be going to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro, and using this expedition to bring awareness to suicide in the disability community. This was an awesome Episode you have to check out.

On this Episode, Akash Garg tells us about finding OCR, and how he discovered he was better at the ultra distances. Akash recently ran 3 Spartan Ultras  3 weekends in a row; then next weekend he ran Toughest Philly,  as a 4 man team, and they won! A lot of great Ultra talk on this episode. You don’t want to miss!

On this Episode, Matt Kordie tells us about how he started running to get into shape, and then found obstacle racing ! During the pandemic , he found out he had a condition called Achalasia, which is a rare disorder that makes it difficult for food and liquids to pass into the stomach. Matt didn't let this condition stop him from doing his first 100 miler, or competing in the 2021 Ultra World  Championship. Matt has done all of the Spartan UWC's except for Iceland 2017. We talk about all of those races, and the different takes on each one.

On this episode, Scott and I discuss how my race in New Jersey went. He rambled more than me; plus, he’s forgetful because of his “bad memory”, but we talk about how I hung around the venue all day on Saturday- cheering him on in his Ultra; how I wound up really enjoying myself and the race on Sunday. Spartan New Jersey in 2018 was one of my first races back after breaking my ankle in 2017, so it was nice being able to come back and claim a Third place spot in my Age Group! After the interview, Scott continues on talking about the Fayetteville Trifecta weekend coming up-Going over the venue, the map, and some tips on doing the Ultra there.

On this Episode, Les Cowan tells us all about his first Spartan Ultra Race that he completed this past weekend at Spartan Tri-State New Jersey race. We discussed how he trained, prepped, and his strategy going into the race. We go over what worked , what didn’t work, and what he would do differently next time. If you’re thinking about doing a Spartan Ultra, or enjoy Spartan Ultras, you definitely want to check this episode out!

On this Episode, Brian Beal tells us about his latest ultra race “The Shadows of the South 100”. He made it 81 miles, and about 20,000 feet of elevation before stopping. We go over the whole race, and how he would approach a 100 miler when he tries again. We also talk about running, and preparing for Spartan Ultras too. With Tristate and Fayetteville Ultras coming up , this will be a good episode to check out!

On this Episode, Bonefrog Owner and Navy Seal, Brian Carney tells us all about his race. The race includes rig obstacles, heavy carries , balance obstacles, and even workout stations. There are 3 different  distance races , including the Sprint , Challenge, and Golden Trident-these distances all have Elite and Open wave formats. They also offer a 6 mile trail race. Bonefrog is the only Obstacle Course Race that was created by Navy Seals. Brian tells us about some new  changes for the 2022 race season as well!

On this Episode, Scott Bennett tells us about how he found OCR back in 2011 ,and is presently competing in the 60+ Age group. We talk about the races in Atlanta for the Spartan Super and Sprint this past weekend, where he took 3rd place in the Sprint. We also talk about his first Spartan Ultra he completed at  Spartan Carolinas race in 2021. Scott tells us a little about his WTM races also. Scott had a great story to tell, you don't want to miss this one.

On this Episode Kenny West tells us about the National Series race at Jacksonville , Florida where he  placed 3rd in the 45-49 AG. He also tells us about racing go-carts, and stock cars, early on  before finding obstacle course racing. We talk about some of his other races including 2019 World's Toughest Mudder. Kenny has been a long time friend of the podcast ,and it was great to get an interview with him. 

On this Episode , Robby Gingerich tells us about finding OCR in 2019. After doing well in Age Group he decided to run Elite in 2020. Since then he has had a couple of podium finishes. We talk about those races, and some other races as well. He also tells us about his Asheville race, where he dove across finish line to pass someone at the last second. I also had to ask him about the 5lb burrito that he ate in 5 minutes and 14 seconds. You definitely want to hear that!

On this Episode, 5X Ironman Champion  Heather Gollnick tells us about her life in endurance sports. She has ran many triathlons, and many obstacle course races as well. She coaches for both sports, and has her own team ( Ironedge). She will also be hosting a clinic that she tells us about as well. We discuss training, past races, and the new Spartan series. You don't want to miss this one. 

On this Episode, I bring Dustin Livengood on to talk about the 2022 Spartan Elite and National Series. We also talk about the Elite and Age Group divisions as a whole. We have some opinions about this topic that some may not share. I wanted to hear how Dustin felt about this topic since he and I raced Elite before there was Age Group division. We both raced Age Group when it started, and now he leans more to Elite, and I to Age Group. We talk about different mindsets on how to approach a race, or a race season ,and what may work best. Make sure you listen to the end to hear a very heartfelt answer to a question I asked him as well.

On this Episode, Miranda Kielpinski talks about growing up a Surfer, and finding OCR. Not having a huge background as a runner she has been collecting elite podiums this year. We talk about some of the races and how she did. We also talk about her Husband, Michael Suazo, and how his season has been going too. Miranda and her husband both, are Yancy Camp Athletes. This episode was a lot of fun; you need to check it out!

On this Episode, Terra Jackson tells us about being in Abu Dhabi for the Spartan Race World Championships, and also about being on the Spartan Games 2.0 production. We talked about a lot of races from the past and so much more! Terra was a great Guest, and I felt like we could have talked another couple hours, because we have done a lot of the same races in the past. Make sure you listen to this Episode! Find us anywhere you listen to podcast.  Also 7pm est. this Thursday, log on to Wisdom app for live chat! https://joinwisdom.audio/iamaspartanpodcast

On this Episode , Richard Shinn tells us about cutting trees for a living , and how he found OCR. Richard has done a lot of races this year including World's Toughest Mudder, and Spartan Ultra World Championships. We talk in detail about a lot of his races that spread all over the country. Richard even hiked from the airport and camped close to the venue, for some of the races too. Great Episode with some good stories you do not want to miss.

On this Episode, I talk with Noel Medina on his first Spartan Elite podium ever! He placed 3rd at the Atlanta Super, and then 7 days later he placed 3rd again at the Dallas Beast! Noel gives us a recap on how those races went. We also talked about training and other races from the past as well!

On this Episode, I brought Rachel Watters back on to tell us about her experience at Spartan Telluride Ultra World Championship. We go over every detail about the event , and Rachel will have you wanting to sign up by the end of the Episode!

On this Episode, Sofia Harnedy tells us about how she got into OCR. We talk about a lot of past races, including her first Spartan Ultra she did in Fayetteville this past June.  We talk about this past weekends race at Nashville and a lot more. We had a lot of fun with this episode, so check it out!

On this Episode, Marc Montano tells us about his endurance background, and how he found OCR. We talk about how he started working for Spartan, and some of the cool venues he has experienced with them. We also talk about the Lake Tahoe race coming up this weekend, and a lot more!