Obstacle Racing Media Podcast Matt B. Davis

Let's learn about the grueling and exhilarating world of the Endeavor Team Challenge with race director, Denis Dumas. Scheduled for August 24th and 25th, this unique 30+ hour competition covers over 40 miles of California’s scenic Bear Valley, pushing competitors through diverse challenges like the Crucible Road March, Competitor Field, Night Orienteering, and the climactic Final Run.

You can also visit them at the Big Bear Spartan Race, they'll have a booth set up.

Then we talk with Ian Hosek, Vice Chair of USAOCR. We learn all about the brand new 2024 USA OCR Championship they are holding in October in North Georgia in conjunction with Phoenix Races.

Today's show is sponsored by Frontline OCR. Join us in Illinois for one of the best OCR's in the midwest on May 25th in Byron, Illinois.

Follow today's guests: Endeavor Team Challenge and USA OCR.


Use code ORM-2024 for all Tough Mudder and Spartan Races for 20 percent off.

Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes.

All other Obstacle Racing Media Links.

Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels and John Wesley Harding.

First up we talk to Matt from VJ along with Alex from Mudgear to talk all about the all new SpeedRuck.

Then, we dive into an exclusive interview with Phillipe Levy from the Belgian Obstacle Racing Federation (BOCRA), as he candidly shares his experiences. Despite promises of support in resources and funding, he reveals how BOCRA felt abandoned by its parent organization, World Obstacle, led by Ian Adamson.

In this revealing discussion, Phillipe unpacks the challenges faced before, during, and after last year's World Obstacle Championship held in Genk.

Today's show is sponsored by Frontline OCR. Join us in Illinois for one of the best OCR's in the midwest on May 25th in Byron, Illinois.

Today's show is also sponsored by: Endeavor Team Challenge

Register now and get 20% OFF for this year’s event hosted in Bear Valley, California, in the Stanislaus National Forest. Enter ORM20 at checkout between now and April 15th, 2024.

Use code ORM-2024 for all Tough Mudder and Spartan Races for 20 percent off.

Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes.

All other Obstacle Racing Media Links.

Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels and John Wesley Harding.

First from Spartan Georgia it's RJ Lora, Antonius, Melissa Nuñez and Taryn Terrell,

Follow this week’s guests: See above links.

Today's show is sponsored by: Endeavor Team Challenge

The event takes place in areas selected for their beautiful and challenging terrain. Competitors enjoy scenic panoramas as they move up mountains, rappel down cliffs, and paddle across beautiful alpine reservoirs. Teams work together to accomplish more than they thought possible, and they do it in a safe, professional, and friendly competitive environment.

Register now and get 20% OFF for this year’s event hosted in Bear Valley, California, in the Stanislaus National Forest. Enter ORM20 at checkout between now and April 15th, 2024.

Use code ORM for all Tough Mudder and Spartan Races for 20 percent off.

Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes.

All other Obstacle Racing Media Links.

Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels and John Wesley Harding.

Giles Chater, COO of Spartan/Tough Mudder comes on to talk about the return of team money to World's Toughest Mudder, plus a true relay style and other changes.

Follow this week’s guests: Giles Chater

Use code ORM for all Tough Mudder and Spartan Races for 20 percent off.

Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes.

All other Obstacle Racing Media Links.

Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels and John Wesley Harding.

Veejay is back to talk about his Alula performance, GOV Games, an update on Spartan payments, potential OCR retirement, and more.

Today's show is sponsored by: Endeavor Team Challenge

The event takes place in areas selected for their beautiful and challenging terrain. Competitors enjoy scenic panoramas as they move up mountains, rappel down cliffs, and paddle across beautiful alpine reservoirs. Teams work together to accomplish more than they thought possible, and they do it in a safe, professional, and friendly competitive environment.

Register now and get 20% OFF for this year’s event hosted in Bear Valley, California, in the Stanislaus National Forest. Enter ORM20 at checkout between now and April 15th, 2024.

Follow this week’s guests: Veejay Jones

Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes.

All other Obstacle Racing Media Links.

Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels and John Wesley Harding.

We sat down at or near the ORM tent this past Sunday in Conyers, Georgia for the annual Spartan Race weekend. Listen and enjoy: Scott The Fayne, Lee Ann, Cassidy Nichols Cassandra Gill, Sarah Tucker, Brad Heilwagen, Michael, Wendy and Addie Green, Shell.

Use code ORM20 to save 20 percent on any Tough Mudder or Spartan Race.

Follow this week's guests: (links above).

Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes.

All other Obstacle Racing Media Links.

Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels and John Wesley Harding.