Race Brain Podcast
An OCR, hybrid fitness, and endurance racing round table discussion show. Hosted by: Brakken Kraker, Jack Bauer, Kirk DeWindt, and Rich Ryan
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 112 minutes
- Episodes
- 159
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
The Race Brain Crew Are Back! | Catching Up on Hyrox & OCR
We’re back after a brief hiatus! In this episode, we catch up on everything happening in the world of Hyrox, OCR, and even Jack’s championship performance at the Goofy Games. Is OCR dying? What’s the…
OCR World Championships Bracket
This week, the RB squad ranks the best "world championships," diving into controversies, competition quality, and what truly makes a championship stand out.
[00:08] Welcome to the Episode
"Ranking …
Updating the Men's Top OCR Athletes List
Join Rich Ryan, Bracken Crocker, and Jack Bauer on the Race Brain Podcast as they dive into the highly anticipated updated rankings for the greatest male obstacle course racing athletes of all time. …
Updating the Women's OCR All-Time Rankings.
In this episode, we dive deep into the Top Women's OCR Rankings of All Time!
[00:00] Intro & Focus on Women's Rankings
[02:15] Lindsay Webster’s Dominance
[20:30] Alyssa Petrova Climbs the Ranks
[40…
The OCRAs! Celebrating the Best of 2024
Follow HYROX Rundown presented by Race Brain to catch the Hybrid Racing Awards 👇
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In this special episode of Race Brain:…
Dylan Scott: Training, Racing, and the Hybrid Raccoon Mindset
In this episode, we sit down with Dylan Scott, the reigning DEKAFIT World Champion and HYROX North American Champion, to discuss his training philosophy, racing strategies, and what it takes to balan…
Two New DEKAFIT Champs During an Exciting Weekend of Racing.
Support RB on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/racebrain The DEKAFIT World Championships brought out the best in hybrid racing, and we’re here to break it all down. From the men’s and women’s eli…
Pelayo’s Elite 15 Doubles Strategy & Mindset for World Championships | Hyrox Training & Coaching Insights
Join Pelayo, Menendez Fernandez, elite Hyrox competitor and coach, as he shares insights on achieving peak performance through mindset, training, and dedication. In this episode, Pelayo talks about h…
Return of the Sheriff in HYROX and DEKA Worlds Preview.
In this episode, we recap the HYROX weekend with standout performances, dive into DEKAFIT World Championships predictions, and discuss the rise of global hybrid racing stars. Who will take the crown?
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Maria Fecik Journey to HYROX
In today's episode, Maria shares her incredible journey, the mental challenges behind training for extreme sports, and how she found her true passion for performance-driven fitness.
Spartan Race World Champs Recap: Two of the best deliver major performances.
In this episode, the RB Squad talks about the 14th Spartan Race World Championships. The deep field of men and women provided some great outcomes. Then they update their Power 11 rankings. Tune in fo…
Overcoming Adversity with Camilla Massa.
In this episode Matt sits down with Camilla Massa to talk about the ups and downs in her athletic career as she pursues excellence in HYORX.
Nick Bare arrives in HYROX and Spartan WC Draft.
In this episode, the RB squad discusses the most recent US HYROX event in Dallas. Then, they turn their attention to the final world championships of the OCR season, Spartan Race Abu Dhabi Beast.
HYROX Hong Kong - Instant Reaction
The RB Squad shares their initial thoughts on the second major of the 2024/25 season in Hong Kong
HYROX Hong Kong preview and Chicago/Dublin Recap.
In the episode RB squad talks about the second major of the season in Hong Kong and review the performances in Chicago.
HYROX Chicago Preview and Rogue Invite Recap w/ Rich Ryan and Deebo.
In this episode Matt brings on special guests Rich Ryan and Marcus Wallace. They talk about the upcoming race HYROX in Chicago. Then they switch gears to talk about the Rogue Invitational.
Our top WTM moments - 2024 Recap
In this episode the RB squad talks about the 2024 WTM and their favorite moments all-time. Then they do a quick look at HYROX Chicago.
00:00 WTM recap
30:00 The WTM trajectory
50:00 Out favorite mom…
Dawson Miller's Quest for the Elite 15 and Vision for a Better Hyrox
This episode, Matt sits down with newcomer on the HYROX elite scene, Dawson Miller. Dawson is one of the most accomplished runners in the HYROX space, and Matt talks with him about how he has transfo…
Spartan Trifecta Delivers and Screaming Fast HYROX Times.
In this episode the RB squad recaps the 2024 Spartan Trifecta WC, the legacy of WTM, and Hyrox Hamburg and Poznań.
00:00 Landscape of HYROX Training 20:00 Spartan Trifecta Results
55:00 WTM
60:00 …
How RoxOpt is Changing the Game for Hyrox Athletes
In this episode of the #HyroxRaceBrainPodcast, host Matt Mason dives into performance analytics with Jon Holman, founder of #RocksOpt, the new data-driven tool taking the #Hyrox community by storm! W…