The OCR Underground Show
Discover what the top Spartan SGX coaches from around the country are doing to help their clients dominate their obstacle races. Each week you will get insight on how to improve your training, nutrition, and recovery methods for the most efficient training program.
- Update frequency
- every 27 days
- Average duration
- 55 minutes
- Episodes
- 99
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
Episode 93 - Do Your Own Research, Lower Body Asymmetries, & 5 Tips To Train For A Deka
The OCR Underground Podcast provides incredible insight into smarter training so you can crush your next OCR. This episode is packed with great training tips to improve performance and keep you more…
Episode 92 - How To Get Back Into Training After Time Off
After some time off, Coach Mike Deibler is ready to help you get back on track. Since it has been awhile since the last podcast what better way to get back on track than to give of few tips on how y…
Episode 91 - 3 Steps to Conquering Any Obstacle, Stress and Injury Risk, & The Anabolic Window
Back again with another jammed pack podcast with more OCR Training tips. It feels like forever since my last race and I am definitely getting the itch after seeing everyone post their pics and medal…
Episode 90 - Using Physiology To Train Smarter, Should You Train To Failure?, Recovery Methods Based On Fatigue
Well I am in between trips so I wanted to get an episode out before I check out on vacation. As usually I have tons of good info to help you train for your next OCR.
First up in the Inside Mike's …
Episode 89 - Planning your 2022 Season, Massage versus Cold Water Immersion, & Coach Paul Christopher Talks Deka Training
Another great episode that will help you train for your next OCR event. In this one I discuss the two big concepts that should be the focus of your training program right now. This is testing and p…
Episode 88 - Off Season Training For OCR Special Episode
Now that 2021 is winding down it is time to look ahead to 2022. If you are looking for a race to start the year off with and are in the So Cal area, check out the Deka Strong event at my studio, San…
Episode 87 - Practice Obstacles w/ Me, Keys to Running Faster, Research on Carbohydrate Gels, & 5 Mobility Mistakes
Today I have a solo episode for you. I will be back next time with a new interview. But until then, enjoy todays latest podcast to help you with your OCR training needs.
Would it be cool to have me…
Episode 86 - The Truth About Cramping, Bilateral Strength Deficit, and 6 Tips on Mindset From Coach Becky Webb
Another podcast episode to help you with your OCR Training. This episode is brought to you by Ancore Training Systems. This is my new favorite training tool that is a MUST for any gym or garage. G…
Episode 85 - Dealing With Adversity, Goblet Squat vs Landmine Squat, SGX Coach Adam Holt
My first podcast since the Spartan North America Championship Race in Lake Tahoe. It was an awesome race with a great venue and beautiful scenery. Unfortunately though this one left me with a prett…
Episode 84 - Training for Adaptation vs Performance, Improving Running Economy, & SGX Coach Jason Archer on Being A Better Version of Yourself
I recently made a pretty big mistake in running workout. It was a mistake and my performance suffered from it. but there were quite a few takeaways I wanted to share. I am hoping you don't make th…
Episode 83 - Getting more out of your training, Research on ankle mobility, & SGX Coach Brad Lane shares how to take your training to the next level.
The OCR Underground Show has another great episode to help you train for your next obstacle course race. In this one I share my experience recently at the Spartan Super in Asheville. Plus I share t…
Episode 82 - Avoiding Training Burnout, Research on When Training Can Backfire, & SGX Coach Ryan Baxter Talks Ancestral Mismatching
Another podcast episode to help you train that much better for your next race. As I get ready to head out on a vacation to North Carolina and prep for the Asheville Super, I wanted to get one more e…
Episode 81- How to Embrace The Suck, Research on Water Therapy & Recovery, SGX Heather Binns Help Find Your Inner Athlete
Back with another great resource for your OCR Training needs. Summer is here and we are seeing more and more races which is a sight for sore eyes.
In this episode I share some insight on how you c…
Episode 80 - Prepping for Racing at Altitude, Caffeine Effects in Hot Temperature, Interview with SGX Coach Rose Dey and Her Comeback Story
Freshly back from NY after visiting family and running the Spartan Sprint in Bethel, NY. This was the site of Woodstock back in 1969. It was a first time at this location and hopefully they will co…
Episode 79 - How To Avoid Back Pain, The Secret to Metabolic Training, & Coach Gary Lombardo Talks Death Race and More
Today's episode is full of training tips and strategies to help you train for any obstacle course race.
In this one I share my tips from a recent webinar I did on preventing back pain in your trainin…
Episode 78 - How To Avoid Injury, Research About Static Stretching, & SGX Coach Francis Gennarelli Talks What It Takes To Compete At The Ultra Beast WC
Thank you for making the OCR Underground a training resource for your OCR success. This episode is jam packed with useful tips and strategies for your next obstacle course race.
In the Inside Mike…
Episode 77 - The Best OCR Training Book, Free Grip Training Series, A vs B races, and Top Strategies For Improving Sleep
Man, I had a lot to talk about in this episode. This one is pack with some really useless tips for your OCR Training. In this one I share some cool info on a new FREE grip training series. You can…
Episode 76 - Planning Your 2021 Season, The Truth Behind HIIT, Research On Running Faster, & Dr. Brianne Showman Talks Barefoot Training and More.
After a much too long break from the last episode, I'm back with a jammed show. 2021 is here and hopefully, we see some OCRs get going more and more.
In this episode, I share my strategy for plann…
Episode 75 - Testing vs Adapting, Getting the Most Out Of Your Warm Up, & Jarod Cogswell Talk Spartan Deka
Well 2020 is coming to an end. We are all getting excited to look forward to what we hope is a bright 2021. Honestly it won't take much to make next year a step forward.
Normally this time a year…
Episode 74 - Are you getting too much Vitmain D?, Can working out weaken your immune system?, and how to keep track of training progress.
Races are starting to get back on the schedule but I think we are all hesitant to get excited yet. There are dreams of a race full 2021, but at this point I don't think anyone knows for sure. Even …