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
Spartan Ultra WC Recap and OCR Power Rankings
In this episode, the RB squad covers the recent Spartan Ultra World Championships in Morzine, France, and the allure of ultra racing. Then, they rank the current top ten athletes in OCR.
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Spartan Ultra World Champs Draft & More Track and Field
In this episode, the RB squads draft teams for the upcoming Spartan Race Ultra World Championship. Then they discuss the remainder of the USA Track and Field Olympic Trials. Support RB on Patreon…
The young guns of DEKAFIT and Olympic Trials Track and Field
In this episode, the RB squads chat about the recent race in Concord, North Carolina, and spend a good chunk of time chatting about the Olympic Track and Field Olympic Trials. 00:00 Intro 02:45 DEKAF…
OCR Generations, Hyrox Drug Testing, and Shoe Talk!
In this episode, the RB squad chat about the OCR European Championships, some residual conversations from the HYROX World Championships, and the newest footwear we look forward to.
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HYROX 2024 World Champs Recap
In this episode, the full RB squad discusses the event of the year, the Hyrox World Championships. The team goes over the results, their implications, and some rumors for next season.
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HYROX 2024 World Champs Preview and Draft
Lauren Smith joins Rich and BK to review the 2024 Hyrox World Championships. The team discussed the big stories they are looking forward to and then draft fantasy teams. Support RB on Patreon htt…
Bring OCR Back to Prominence.
In this episode, the RB squad discusses ideas for making OCR a great sport once again. They discuss race organization, marketing, product development, and revenue generation.
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Hyrox Anaheim LCQ and Spartan Big Bear USNS Recaps
In this episode the RB squad chat about the weekend races for Hyrox Anaheim and Spartan Race Big Bear.
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00:00 Intro
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HYROX Anaheim LCQ and Spartan Big Bear Draft.
In this episode, the RB squad discusses the rule changes at Deka, the loaded LCQ in Anaheim, and the second stop at the Spartan National series in Big Bear.
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Jack's podium at DEKAFIT Sacramento and a long talk about rules.
In this episode, the RB boys talk about the most recent results and controversies at DEKAFIT Sacramento.
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01:24 Jack's race …
Jack is to take on Deka Sacramento, Who gets a vacant Hyrox WC spot and CrossFit blunders.
In this episode, the RB squad discusses the upcoming DEKAFIT race in Sacramento. They also discuss possible ways to determine a vacant spot for HYROX WC. Finally, the squad chats about the penalties …
Weeks takes another record, Sanderson ascends, and Hyrox Berlin.
The RB squad chats about Dekafit Anaheim and Hyrox Berlin in this episode.
00:00 Intro
03:10 DekaFit Anaheim Recap
04:03 Lauren Week's impressive DEKA run split
18:50 Men's Recap
23:18 Failed Mi…
HYROX Köln LCQ Recap, HYROX Pyramid, and Records.
In this episode, the RB squads chat about the most recent Hyrox in Köln, the implications of fast courses, various news in OCR, and a Dekafit SoCal preview. Support RB on Patreon https://www.pat…
OCR News and Hyrox European LCQ Preview
In this episode, the RB squad chats about some recent news in OCR, including WTM payouts, the OCRWC Venue, and the newest governing body in OCR. Then, they do a deep-dive preview for the Hyrox last-c…
The Foolish Bracket 2024
In this episode, the RB squad reflects on some of our favorite silly moments in OCR and Hybrid Racing. Support RB on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/racebrain 00:00 Intro 06:00 Spartan Race…
Hyrox Copenhagen, Spartan Gatekeeping, and College Sports
In this episode, the RB squad covers a variety of topics including fast times at Hyrox CHN, the qualification rules for Spartan 50k Ultra Champs, and the landscape of college sports.
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CrossFitters arrive at Hyrox Houston, New tech in Hybrid Racing, and Regional Spartan Races.
In this episode, the squad talks about Kristi Eramo O'connel's debut at Hyrox Houston. Some ways that we see technology improving the sport, and spartan races across North America.
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New DEKAFIT Standards, Hybrid Racers doing CrossFit, Lactate Testing, and more.
In this episode, the RB squad discusses a wide range of topics, including DEKAFIT Knoxville, Spartan Houston, and the CrossFit Open.
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Did Hyrox get it right? Should Hyrox scale up? And fantasy results.
In this episode, the full RB squad is back to discuss the final Hyrox major in Washington, DC. Support RB on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/racebrain 00:00 Intro 03:35 Rich's Hyrox Results …
OCR Season Kick-off with TM AlUla and Spartan Jax. Plus Hyrox DC Major Draft
In this episode, Rich and Brakken discuss the start of a new OCR season in an unfamiliar format. Then, they are joined by Lauren Smith to draft for the final Hyrox Major of the 23/24 Season. Suppor…