RMR Training Podcast

Spartan Race Las Vegas Recap with Annie Dube (TORC talk)

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Annie Dube drops on to talk about her back to back third-place finishes at the 2021 Spartan Race Vegas. Follow Annie @mountaingoatgirlFollow TORC @the...

136: Jack Bauer - The first Deka Fit. Training tips and stats.

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Bauer joins the podcast to talk about his 6th place finish in the first-ever Deka Fit event. We talk about:Exact strategies for each Deka zoneWh...

Spartan Race Las Vegas Map Review and Strategy - TORC Talk

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lacey Bourgois and Annie Dube talk about the 2021 Spartan Race Las Vegas course map and give racing tips and strategies. 

134: Veejay Jones - Develop Elite Obstacle Skills

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Veejay Jones is a Spartan Pro athlete who is at the top of his game. Veejay is one of the most skilled and creative athletes in the world and has the ...

Jamie Brusa - Successful strategic racing for OCR (TORC Talk)

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jamie Brusa is a Spartan pro team member with 12th place finishes at the Spartan World Championships and North American Championships in 2019.She is a...

132: Dr. Tim Silvestri - The Neurophysiology for Motivation and Grit

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tim Silvestri is a Sports Psychologist and a consistent Spartan Race podium age-group finisher. Tim has developed a system to help athletes improv...

Savage Race Florida Map Review and Strategy - TORC Talk

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Ryker breaks down the Savage Race Florida map and gives you some strategies for a successful race. Follow TORC on Social:  Nick RykerThe Obstacl...

130: Rachel Drake - Perform Your Best on Trails and Roads

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel Drake is a professional trail runner and Ph.D. candidate who finished second overall in the 2020 Golden Trail Series World Championships. Rache...

Jacksonville Race Recap - TORC Talk

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

TORC athletes stop on to talk about the first race in the Spartan Race USNS in Jacksonville. For the first 30 minutes, Annie Dube talks about the elit...

128: Bethany McCheseny - Balance for High Performance

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bethany McCheseny is a Spartan pro, gym owner, podcast host, and full-time mom.  During the episode talk about: Why it's crucial  to prioritiz...

Jacksonville Map Breakdown and Strategy Preview - TORC Talk

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Gaudet and special guest David Magida talk about the 2021 Jacksonville Spartan Race and review the released course map. Listen in to get details...

126: How to Train Your Core for Spartan Race - HHMC

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Ried stops on an episode to talk about how to improve your core strength with training. We talk about:The most effective core strength movements...

Annie Dube - Leveling Up (TORC Talk)

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Annie Dube is an elite OCR athlete former AG Spartan World Champ and one of the brightest up-and-comers in the sport to look out for in 2021. Annie i...

124: Rob Hewitt - Learning How to Race Well

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Hewitt is a fantastic endurance coach and has coached at every level including high school, college, and elite club level. Rob is currently the c...

123: Charlie Schreiber - How to Build Pro-Climber Grip Strength

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie Schreiber is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach. He has competed 2-times in the Bouldering World Cup, 3-times in the ABS Open Boulder...

Nick Ryker - The Grittiest of them all. (TORC Talk)

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Ryker is a Spartan Pro Team member, VJ Shoes sponsored athlete, and all-around beast. Learn how Nick lives and trains with the goal of becoming o...

Ryan Kempson - A Plan for Long Term Improvement

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Kempson has become one of the best and most dynamic OCR athletes in the world. In 2019, he finished on the podium in the Spartan U.S. National Se...

Erin Rost - Create mental Toughness (TORC Talk)

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Rost is a two-time runner-up at Worlds Toughest Mudder with an expansive background as a D1 soccer player, jumpmaster, and bodybuilder. We talk ...

Chris Woolley - High level training concepts for OCR.

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Wooley is a Spartan Pro athlete with podium finishes in Hyrox and several US-based stadium races. Chris also has top finishes in tower and dune ...

Lillie Elkin - AG world champ to elite contender (TORC Talk)

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lillie Elkin is a two time Spartan Race AG World champion in the 15-19 AG group. After a Dominate 2019, Lillie has moved into the elite field full ti...

Carolyn Stocker RD. CSCS. - Intuitive eating and strength training for endurance.

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Carolyn Stocker is a running coach, Registered Dietician, Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach. In the episode we talk about:Initiative eating f...

Nic Maszk - How to improve OCR race IQ.

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nic Maszk is an elite OCR athlete, NAIA Track and Field All-American, track coach, full-time teacher and soon to be dad.  With only one year of racin...

Jacksonville Race Prep - Nick Ryker & Mark Gaudet (TORC Talk)

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For the third year in a row, the first Spartan USNS race will be held at WW Motorcross Park in Jacksonville, Florida. For this TORC Talk,  Nick Ryker...

Bailey Kowalczyk - How to be elite on trails

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bailey Kowalczyk is an elite trail runner based out of Boulder Colorado. Bailey established herself as one of the best trail athletes in the world wit...

TORC Talk with Lauren Longfield - How to handle big volume

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren Longfield is a newcomer to the sport of OCR and a name to watch in 2021. She has dove into training during 2020 and has been able to push the l...

Faye Morgan - Gymnastics and grit for OCR.

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Faye Morgan is a Spartan Pro athlete with a wide range of experiences and skills. She has top-ten finishes in the USNS and you can catch her on the po...

Lacey Bourgois - Elite athlete and full-time healthcare worker

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lacey Bourgois is a Spartan Pro Team member and finished 10th in the series in 2019. She has since moved from Minnesota to Colorado Springs in part to...

Shaun Stephens-Whale - Introducing TORC Talks.

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Shaun Stephens-Whale is a Spartan Pro, Elite mountain runner, and seasoned bear fighter. He stops on the podcast for the  first installment of an on...

Offseason reflections and planning - HHMC

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Ried and I sit down and talk about the offseason and what you should expect from downtime. During the episode, we talk about: Why not taking do...

Jack Bauer - OCR Stars Final Recap

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Bauer joins the Reinforced Running podcast to talk about OCR stars Burpee Mountain and the final standings.  Follow Jack @jack_bauer_ocrLearn a...

Taylor Thomas - Motivation is fleeting

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode features  Rich as the guest on Endurance Minded a show hosted by our friend Taylor Thomas.Taylor is a professional mountain bike...

Jack Bauer - OCR Stars 6 mile recap; Burpee Mountain Preview

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Bauer joins the Reinforced Running podcast to talk about OCR stars 6-mile recap and preview of the last workout Burpee Moutain.Follow Jack @jack_...

Jack Bauer - OCR Stars Gripper Chipper Recap; 6 miler Preview

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Bauer joins the Reinforced Running podcast to talk about OCR stars. Follow Jack @jack_bauer_ocrPerformance Predictor VDot Calculator Learn about ...

Alcohol, THC, and Stress - HHMC

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The single most important piece to long term improvement is creating habits around your goals and making them stick. But there are inevitably vices th...

Mike Bailey - Running and Powerlifting

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Bailey is a coach and an elite runner/ocr athlete. His background as a runner and competitive powerlifter has given him a vast knowledge of train...

Jack Bauer - OCR Stars Mile Recap; Gripper Chipper Preview

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Bauer joins the Reinforced Running podcast to talk about OCR stars. Follow Jack @jack_bauer_ocrLearn about Reinforced Running Strength Coaching f...

Supplements for endurance sports - HHMC

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Supplements can help endurance athletes, but you can always waste your money. The supplement world is full of marketing and lies, plus endurance spor...

Jack Bauer: Part Deux - OCR Stars prep and preview.

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The second episode of our OCR Stars series again features Jack Bauer.  We do a deep dive on the ladder two events. The road run and the burpee mounta...

Jack Bauer: OCR Stars prep and preview - Part 1

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The first of an ongoing series surrounding this year premier OCR event (OCR Stars). Jack Bauer drops on the podcast to talk about how to prepare and e...

Rea Kolbl - How to never quit.

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rea Kolbl is a professional ultra-endurance athlete, spartan pro, and endurance. She joins us fresh off the Spartan Games to talk about how to sustain...

Don't peak too early - HHMC

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of HHMC will teach you how to plan and organize your race season so that you peak at the right time.We do a deep dive on:  How to plan a...

Hunter McIntyre - Training for OCR Stars

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hunter Mcintyre drops on the show today to talk all things OCR stars, an online competition to find the fittest obstacle course race athletes.Hunter i...

How to train for endurance and not kill your strength gains - HHMC

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Concurrent training is the art of getting strong and get better at endurance at the same time. If you are not careful when you plan your training you...

Dylan and Mike Miraglia - Train to be really strong and really fast.

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dylan and Michael Miraglia have a vision for a challenge that no one has done before. The strength and conditioning coaches are training to pull 500 ...

What to eat during your race - HHMC

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we do a deep dive on intra-race nutrition. We talk about: Different race nutrition products available and how to know what you are getting...

Healthy ways to eat more food - HHMC

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week on HHMC we are bringing you the second installment of our Listener Training Audit. This week we talk about long-distance road racer, Corbin...

Ryan Atkins - Eco-Challenge prep

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Atkins is a pro-OCR athlete, mountain biker, and adventure racer. He and his team "Canada Adventure" had a stand out performance during...

Alyssa Hawley - The mind muscle connection.

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alyssa Hawley is a professional OCR athlete, gym owner, and coach. Her wide range of athletic background has helped her become one of the best female ...

Speed training for mountain running - HHMC

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Logan Broadbent - High performance for all endeavors

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Logan Broadbent who is a Spartan pro athlete, American ninja warrior, and legit one of the best boomerang throwers in the world. Logan performs at a ...

David Magida - How to maintain OCR fitness.

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

David Magida is a member of the Spartan Pro team, founder of Elevate Interval Fitness, and the commentator for the Spartan Race broadcasts, and author...

Kris Brown - How to run all of the distances

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kris Brown is an Ultra athlete, Spartan Pro Team member, and coach who has seen success in many distances including a top ten finish at the Western St...

The top five books on training - HHMC

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We go over our top five most influential books on training. Apply to be featured on a Training Audit Episode.Social MediaIG Rich -  @reinforced_runni...

Nell Rojas - How to prep for the big race.

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nell Rojas is a professional marathon runner, Triathlete, OCR athlete, and endurance coach. Nell has been a high performer and finished top ten in the...

Spartan Races are canceled - now what?

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

HHMC talks about ways for the OCR athlete to handle the officially canceled season. We talk about:How different levels of athletes can navigate train...

Natalie Miano -The highs and lows of training.

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Natalie Miano - is a Spartan pro team member and coach who finished on the podium during the only Spartan US National Series in Jacksonville. So we d...

Can you get faster with gym workouts? HHMC

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about the potential to improve your overall speed without doing fast running workouts. We go in-depth on some possible gym-based wor...

Matt Rock - How to become elite later in life.

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Rock is a Spartan Pro athlete and full-time dad with a full-time job Matt came into competitive running in his 30s and did not find instant succ...

Deadlifts and Pull-ups - HHMC

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we sit down and talk about the two most applicable gym movements for OCR performance...the deadlift and the pull-up. During the episode we cove...

Corrine Malcolm - How to train for the heat.

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Corrine Malcolm is a professional ultra runner and coach with a degree in Environmental physiology. She drops on the podcast for a deep dive in the f...

Rebecca Hammond

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rebecca Hammond is a professional OCR athlete, medical doctor, and entrepreneur. She is one of the highest performers in the sport of OCR and has emer...

Dr. Tim Silvestri - A mental framework for elite performance.

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tim Silvestri is a Professor of Psychology who has developed a system to help athletes improve their mental performance.During the episodes, we ta...

How to set up a successful training plan - HHMC

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are a lot of ways to set up a good plan - but you should adhere to a few principles to ensure you are ready for your "A" race. Where ...

Aaron Newell - How to get tough.

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron Newell is one of the top OCR athletes in the game. In 2019 He finished 3rd in Sweden for Spartan Ultra World Champs and he finished 4th overall ...

How to safely lose fat for endurance - HHMC

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Fat loss is a touchy subject for endurance athletes - but at a point, it will help your performance. We tackle the topic it gives you actionable steps...

Derek Yorek - How to transition into an elite OCR athlete.

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Derek Yorek is a highly accomplished athlete and coach. Derek is a 3-time collegiate All-American, Professional Triathlete, and is now a member of the...

Kettlebell training for the endurance athlete - HHMC

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Josh and Rich do a deep dive into how to build strength and endurance using kettlebells.  Including:How to appropriately execute the kettlebell swing...

Brian Gowiski - The mindset to compete against the best.

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Brain Gowiski is one of the best OCR athletes and is a jack of all trades. We dig into what sets him apart from other competitors and we touch on a fe...

Ultra training for OCR - HHMC

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about running and preparing for Ultra events for obstacle course racing.  Including:How to increase volume in a sustainable way.What ki...

Johnny Luna-Lima - How to ditch your ego and make massive improvement.

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Johnny Luna-Lima is an OCR athlete and coach who had a massive leap last season and in this episode, we talk about the habits that led him to this poi...

Hydration for endurance performance - HHMC

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We do a deep dive on hydration and how to prepare for the heat.We talk about:The best way to balance nutrients during exercise to avoid gut bombs. Ho...

Strength Training for Runners.

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We throw one from the archives at you today. Strength training for runners can move the needle for how to improve your ability to sustain more trainin...

Why you should use intervals for better fitness - Cassidy Nicholas

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cassidy Nicholas (Watton) is the program director for Epic Interval Training, professional OCR athlete, and new mother. We do a deep dive into traini...

Running form tips for more efficient and injury free running - HHMC

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Josh and Rich take on the topic of running form and how you can become a more efficient runner. Plus how a ketogenic diet can affect strength gains in...

How to smash your first 12-hour Ultra Marathon - Mark Batres

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Batres is fresh off of a win in 12-hour ORM UltraVirus race.During the episode we talk about:In race strategy and how to navigate a long effort.N...

How to run faster downhill - Taylor Turney

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Taylor Turney is a Spartan Pro athlete and an endurance coach with Redox Running and Yancy camp.With a specialty of mountain running we chat about: S...

Heart rate training to improve distance runs - HHMC

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Josh and Rich do their weekly installment of HHMC to cover a wide range of training topics.This week we talk about: How to improve your distance pace...

Blend wellness and performance like the pros- Taylor Kruse

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Taylor Kruse is Co-founder of Kruse Elite is a performance and wellness coach with a focus on elite human performance. Kruse Elite has a distinct sty...

Non-traditional performance enhancers & breaking nutrition habits - HHMC

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Josh and Rich talk about some of the best methods they have used to help improve their performance. Then we do a deep dive into how to creat...

How to develop confidence to perform your best - Jack Carpenter

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Carpenter is a spartan pro, OCR/Tri coach, facility owner, and Co-host of OCR Audio, based out of Suffolk, England. He has a ton of enthusiasm a...

Foam rollings vs voodoo floss & best active recovery methods - HHMC

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are a lot of things you can add to your recovery routine. They are backed by a ton of marketing and promises as a way to help you bounce back qu...

How to listen to your body for endurance gains - Samuel Hebert

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Samuel Hebert is a Spartan pro, gym owner, and trained kinesiologist Sam has a ton of hands-on experience working with athletes and the general popul...

Bounce back from overtraining and creating a smart training - HHMC

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Ried and Rich talk about overtraining syndrome and how to balance recovery days in your training.  We touch on our own personal experience ...

Create a balanced life - Timmie Brann

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Timmie Brann is a gym owner, coach, and Spartan Pro. Timmie’s gym “Hybrid house” and online coaching “Brannd performance” serves athletes w...

Mountain climbing workouts and strength training fundamentals for OCR - HHMC

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Josh and I have both taken our lumps on the mountains and we have worked hard to improve our climbing skills - so today we talk about how. This episo...

Why you need to do hard things everyday - Mark Gaudet.

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Market Gaudet is a Spartan Pro Team member and an Army Ranger. Mark is fresh off 7th place finish in the first stop in the Spartan US National Series ...

How much protein to eat and the best recovery method - Ried and Rich (HHMC)

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Josh and Rich bring back another HHMC.This week they cover the following: Protein intake for the endurance athleteThe best ways to improve your sleep...

It's bigger than fitness - Jesse Bruce

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jesse Bruce is a Toronto based pro-OCR athlete and co-owner of a successful gym in Ontario called One Academy. Who drops on to talk about how to keep ...

Sprints vs distance and stress management. - Ried and Rich (HHMC)

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ried and Rich (HHMC) are back at your think week as we deep dive training topics. First, we touch on what is more beneficial for your 5k time - short...

Stay accountable and separate from the crowd - Yancy Culp

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Yancy Culp is one of the most influential coaches and athletes in OCR. Yancy has a ton of ideas and takes action to bring them to life for the OCR co...

Carb Timing, Busting OCR performance plateaus, and 5k speed.

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Riedinger is back again!We will continue to brining you special episodes of the Reinforced Running Podcast and we do a deep dive on a few topicsI...

Set and achieve training goals - Cali Schweikhart

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cali Schweikhart is an endurance coach and Spartan pro team member who has been very proactive in helping the community stay fit during the COVID-19 o...

Winter mountain adventures - Josh Riedinger

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Riedinger is an OCR elite athlete and coach who stops on the podcast today to chat about mountain adventures and how we plan to keep our gains du...

How CBD will improve your endurance performance - Jay O'hare CEO Venga CBD

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jay Ohare ultra-endurance athlete and CEO of Venga CBD.CBD has been shown to improve recovery time for endurance athletes, so many athletes have jumpe...

How to navigate your season after canceled races - Ian Hosek

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With canceled races across the world, there is a lot of uncertainty about how to train for your goals. It's hard to know what to do and how to ad...

How to train for OCR with limited time - Matt Liptak

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Liptak is a Spartan Pro and OCR Coach who has a wealth of knowledge. He is as well-read and has done as much research as anyone I know on the spo...

How to properly implement speed work into your training.

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This Rich and John take on the big topic of speed work. It seems that most people know that speed work will help you get faster but there is a lot of...

How to train your mindset - Ashley Heller

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ashely Heller is a Spartan Pro, a coach, and a wearer of many hats. Ashley is also a deep thinker about the sport and has a ton of great insight into ...

Why training faster is not always better - Nick Ryker

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Ryker who is a Spartan Pro Team athlete and running coach. Nick has developed himself into one of the best racers in the world through trial and...

How OCR elites get strong - Dylan Miraglia

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dylan Miraglia is an Elite OCR athlete and a strength and conditioning coach. He writes and implements workouts for some of the best OCR athletes in t...