The OCRWC Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Ulrikke Evensen - S4 EP 13
24 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This incredible athlete is collecting World Championship titles like they're baseball cards and we are here for it! After an inspiring performanc...
S4 Ep12 - Ida Mathilde R. S. & Leon Kofoed
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for this double whammy episode where we get not one, but two fan favorite athletes! In this episode we are joined by Danes Ida & Leon, as...
S4 Ep11 - Melissa Linden
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by Melissa Linden. As well as being a successful ocr and endurance athlete, Melissa has a goal in mind; making ocr more ...
S4 Ep10 - Matt Willis
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Matt Willis & Francesca Chiorando as they talk about 9 years of The OCR World Championships, as we come up to the 10th Edition in 2024. Matt...
S4 Ep9 - Lionhearts Fitness
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shell first took on OCR as a bucket list dream, and fell in love at first sight. When her son Luccketta lost his best friend to suicide, she did the...
S4 Ep8 - Jason Dupree
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the Director of Video for the OCR Report, Jason Dupree has experienced a tonne of what can happen during a live stream of an OCR. From fast paced ...
S4 Ep7 - Annie Dube
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by Elite OCR athlete Annie Dube. We learn the importance of time, trial, and adapting when it comes to the success of a...
Ian Hosek - USAOCR S4 Ep 6
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Hosek of USAOCR joined us this episode to talk about upcoming selections for the US Nation OCR Team and hoe people can apply for Pro or Age Group....
OCR Gives Back- Steve McCollum S4 Ep 5
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
They've been around for ten years now, since the very first OCR World Championships, supporting our event, athletes, and even bigger, supporting v...
Federica De Caria S4 Ep 4
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It doesn't take long talking to Federica to realise how many of the varied OCR Championship events worldwide she has taken on. From a non compet...
Rose Wetzel S4 Ep 3
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rose Wetzel has been on the OCR scene since the early days and has seen a lot of the changes that have happened in the sport, as well as going through...
Veejay Jones S4 Ep 2
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Veejay Jones has been on the scene long enough to know the ins and outs of the sport. Well regarded as someone who when he showed up he would perfor...
Kevin Gregory AKA "Bubbles the Clown". S4 Ep 1
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin is well known on the OCR scene as Bubbles the Clown, we've all heard the high pitch voice and seen the antics of the neon green bedecked rub...
Ep 21 S3 - Cali Schweikhart
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever wondered what running World's Toughest Mudder is like then this is the episode for you. Cali suffered from hypothermia in 2022...
Ep 20 - S3 Joshua Fiore
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joshua Fiore has been a familiar name since before most of us got into OCR. We talk about his entry into the sport and his progression to becoming the...
Ep 19 S3 - Signy Karoline Kolstoe
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Norwegian athlete Signy Karoline took on her first OCRWC in London in 2019. Since then she's moved up the ranks from Age Group to Pro, this year c...
Ep 18 S3 - Ian Hosek
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we catch up with 4 time OCRWC 2023 podium placer, Ian Hosek. As an OCR coach, athlete, and head of USOCR Ian has a wealth of knowledg...
Ep 17 S3 - Ryan Kempson
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hot off the OCRWC podium in 2022, Kempson hit 2023 running with multiple wins in the Savage Pro series. He joins us to talk about his year so far, t...
Ep 16 S3 - Team Stream, Martin & Sara Backstrom
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Familiar faces on the European OCR scene, married athletes Sara and Martin Backstrom, better known as Team Stream, have steadily worked their way up t...
Episode 15 S3 - Anna Trimble, Cycle Syncing
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we're joined by Anna Trimble, a passionate advocate for women's holistic health, who has a knack for the art of cycle syncing....
Episode 14 S3- Jonas Drescher
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jonas has been completing in OCR for the last ten years, and he parts of his success down to how vibrant the scene in Denmark is. We talk about the lo...
Episode 13 S3 - Manuel Dufaux
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by Swiss athlete Manuel Dufaux. Having performed well at OCRWC in recent years; in 2022 coming 4th in the 15k, he decide...
Episode Twelve S3 - Ulrikke Evensen
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hot off her incredible multiple wins at the 2023 FISO European Championships, we caught up with Danish athlete Ulrikke Evensen. She's worked her ...
Episode Eleven S3 - Nicole Mericle
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seasoned OCR athlete Nicole Mericle took a long break from OCR after surgery on her ACL. The journey back has been long and not straightforward, but o...
Episode Ten S3 - Garfield Griffiths
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With years of OCR experience under his belt, including already having been the Race Director for OCRWC in Ohio and Blue Mountain, Garfield, currently ...
Episode Nine S3 - Alex Walker
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex has been going from strength to strength and she's already taking 2023 by storm. We sit down to chat about her motivation behind becoming a ...
Episode Eight S3 - Will Hicks from the OCR Report
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Like most of us who work in OCR media, Will's journey began with a desire to share and learn more about the sport, and a frustration at lack of in...
Episode Seven S3 - Joe De Sena & Adrian Bijanada, Battle of the Burpees
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After the huge announcement of a partnership between Spartan Race and OCRWC, the rumor mill has been running wild. Fran sits down with Joe & Adria...
Episode Six S3 - Rylan Schadegg
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After an impressive end of 2022 including performances at OCRWC, TWC, and Spartan WC, Rylan has kicked off 2023 at the top of the OCRWC rankings with ...
Episode Five S3- Tyler Veerman '22 15k WC
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 2022 Tyler Veerman decided to take on OCRWC last minute, and left with the 15K and Co-ed team gold. Following this he went on to run 100miles at WT...
Episode Four S3 - Martin Perrier
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whilst living in the States, Martin Perrier found and became hooked on OCR, with an impressive CV of racing, from the first ever OCRWC in 2014, WTM, a...
Episode Three S3 - Karin Karlsson
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we catch up with OCRWC champion Karin Karlsson (Abrahamsson). 2022 saw her return to racing after becoming a mother, and she shares he...
Episode Two S3 - Dustin Dorough
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For years Dustin Dorough was a key part of the Spartan Race experience, from his time in marketing, on the build crew, and most famously as one of the...
Episode One S3 - Kris Rugloski
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After an incredible 2022 season, Kris Rugloski has become the name on everyones lips. With an ability to tackle short course to Ultras, she is an athl...
Episode Twelve S2 - Rylan Schadegg
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With a strong sporting background, and a powerful competitive spirit, Rylan took on the challenge of OCR after overcoming personal struggles. With imp...
Episode Eleven - S2 - Hyrox World Record Female Team
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I am joined by four incredible women who achieved and hold the Hyrox Female Team World Record, even after the World Championships in L...
Episode Ten S2 - James Burton, Director of UKOSF
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With an extensive background in OCR and as an Elected Director on the Board of the UK Obstacle Sports Federation (UKOSF) James is working with the UKO...
Episode Nine S2 - Grit Coaching
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With a background in Olympic running and a stellar OCR career, childhood friends Jess & Faye decided to team up to provide comprehensive, tailored...
Episode Eight S2 - Nicole Mericle
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the road to recovery from an ACL tear the big question on everyones lips is, when will Nicole be back racing? We catch up on her progress and...
Episode Seven S2 - Leon Kofoed
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Reigning Euro champ Leon Kofoed returned to defend his title, but how did he perform? Leon joins us to recap on all the happenings at the Euros,...
Episode Six S2 - Kris Rugloski
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After an epic performance at OCRWC 2021, all eyes were on Kris Rugloski, and she hasn't disappointed. In recent weeks alone she has taken the World ch...
Episode Five -S2 Jon Albon
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest for this episode needs no introduction, we are joined by the much celebrated champion of OCR, Jon Albon. If you've ever wondered what Jon's ...
Episode Four S2 - Ida Mathilde Steensgaard
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ida has been steadily rising through the ranks in OCR, and after her sweep at OCRWC 2021 she is more determined than ever to succeed. In this episode ...
Episode Three S2 - Drug Free Sport International
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that the #OCRWC was the first event in obstacle course racing to test for performance enhancing drugs? In this episode of the OCRWC Podc...
Episode Two S2- Community Questions
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Francesca is joined by the founder of OCRWC Adrian Bijanada, who will be answering your questions.
Episode One S2 - Jack Bauer & Fabian Yeo
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off season two of the OCRWC Podcast Francesca Chiorando is joined by Jack Bauer, the king of race data, and owner and editor of UK based OCR n...
Episode Eleven - OCRWC 2021 round up
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Francesca & Adrian in the finale episode of season one as they discuss the highs and lows of the 2021 event and a few sneak peeks of what to ...
Episode Ten - Nicole Mericle
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join guest host Matt Willis as he talks to 2019 Spartan World champion and 2019 OCRWC Short Course champion Nicole Mericle. From performance predictio...
Episode Nine - Behind the scenes of the OCRWC 2021 Course
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how long the courses at the Obstacle Course Racing World Championships take to build? Where the ideas come from, how they plan, how they...
Episode Eight - Adrian Bijanada, founder of OCRWC
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Back in 2013, Adrian Bijanada had an idea... the very next year he delivered the first Obstacle Course Racing World Championships. Backed by an incred...
Episode Seven - Amie "Live Wire"
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Known for her endurance performances, "Live Wire" is a familiar and loved face on both the UK and US OCR scenes. Amie has been forced to t...
Episode Six - Matt B. Davis
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chances are, if you've ever watched, listened to, or read about any obstacle course event, Matt B. Davis of Obstacle Racing Media has had something to...
Episode Five - Veejay Jones
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Who is Veejay Jones and where did he come from? Now a name popping up at the top of podiums across the States, Veejay Jones made a rapid rise to succe...
Episode Four - Rebecca Hammond
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With a background in competitive running and a passion for cross-training, Rebecca Hammond took the leap into OCR and was soon wiping out the competit...
Episode Three - Libbie Joyce
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With athletes like 13-year-old Libbie Joyce, the future of OCR looks bright. Join us as we discuss how she got started in OCR, what kept her there, an...
Episode Two - Leon Kofoed
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode two of the OCRWC podcast I chatted with Leon Kofoed, a Danish racer who has been making waves on the OCR scene, with big plans for the futu...
Episode One - World Champion Karin Karlsson
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Karin Karlsson has been on the OCR scene for a long time, steadily rising up through the ranks until a stellar year in 2019. After cinching first plac...