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 55 - Using Technology To Help Training, Tahoe Recap, Fueling For Altitude, & Dynamic Variable Resistance Training
In this episode, I discuss a recent post I did on using data and technology. While there is no doubt, technology has made huge advances, it doesn't always help us out in the end. I share a personal…
Episode 54 - The Ultra Beast Special Episode
Are you ready to take on the Ultra Beast? Or really any ultra endurance event. If so you better have a plan in place and you better follow through. Better yet, get some training advice from some o…
Episode 53 - Finding the purpose in your training, Caffeine and Genetics, Unconventional Training For An Unconventional Sport
In this episode I share some of my thoughts on finding purpose in your workouts. Are you just working out to work out or are you following a program to get you better at specific things? I share so…
Episode 52 - Utah Super Recap, Change-Consistency-Progress, Do Breathing Masks Work?, Injury Prevention, Women Specific Training, & The OCR Trainer
We are back with another amazing episode to help you train smarter for your next OCR. Just getting back from the Spartan Race in Utah I have plenty of insight for your next race.
In this episode I s…
Episode 51 - Having A Plan "B", How Dehydration Affects Performance, Doing Too Many Races, How To Laser Focus Your Training
While in the middle of a crazy travel bout, I'm back with another great episode to help you train smarter for your OCR to enhance your longevity in the sport.
After recently getting back from the Chi…
Episode 50 - Big Bear Recap, How To Taper For Maximal Performance, Frontline OCR, and Coach Madeline Dolente Talks Spartan Fit, Recovery, and More.
In this episode we discuss more great training tips to help you prep for your next OCR. I recently got to interview a few people post race after the Big Bear Beast/Sprint Spartan weekend. I got the…
Episode 49 - Hill Training Strategies, Muscle Size vs Muscle Strength, & Lessons from an Elite OCR Racer
Are you read for more training training tips to help you prep for your next Spartan Race or other OCR? We got you covered with another awesome episode.
In this episode, I share some great tips on ho…
Episode 48 - Rotator Cuff Training, How To Prevent Running Slower as You Age, Spartan Iceland Ultra Recap, and Improving Diversity in OCR
I'm super excited to announce we have a new sponsor to the show. If you have had issues with the grip based obstacles in races you will definitely want to check this out. Handmaster Plus is an incr…
Episode - 47 Plyometric Training, BB vs Hexbar Deadlift, Age Group Review, & OCR As A College Sport
The Spartan Race Series is well underway now with more and more racers getting excited for the 2018 season. This episode has you covered to make sure your OCR training is on point for this year.
In …
Episode 46 - How To Step Up Your Training To The Next Level
In this special episode I interview SGX Coach and Registered Dietitian Anne L'Heureux on the release of our brand new 90 Day Spartan Race Training Program.
We discuss some of the key elements in any …
Episode 45 - Bear Crawling Mistakes, How To Deal With Injuries, How To Assess & Train Grip Strength, Plus Training Insights From Coach Bayo Adio
We are well into 2018 and the race season is upon us. This episode brings you more tips and strategies to bring your best game for the 2018 OCR Season.
In this episode I discuss more on my recent …
Episode 44 - Common Lunging Mistake, How Twitter Can Effect Your Performance, & SGX Coach Matt Bouback talks Complete Race Training, Enhancing Mobility, Nutrition/Recovery Strategies
With 2017 ending now is the time to plan ahead for your 2018 race schedule and to gain insight on how you should approach your training for the best year yet.
In this episode I share research on how …
Episode 43 - Removing Exercises From Your Program, Big Bear Race Recap, Vibrating Foam Rollers, & Sarah Pozdol discusses her new book.
After some time off due to travel, I'm back and ready to talk all about OCR Training. With 2017 coming to a close I discuss the importance of looking back at your performance to help you look ahead …
Episode 42 - Spartan World Championship Recap, Improving Iron Absorption, & All About Metabolic Testing For Endurance Performance
As usual this episode and webpage are filled with more gems to help you train smarter for your next OCR. It's time to finish the 2017 season strong and get ready to start planning for 2018.
In t…
Episode 41 - Killington Ultra Beast Recap, Prepping for Altitude, & Advice From Dr. J On Avoiding Hypothermia
With Tahoe just around the corner and more challenging races up ahead, we have you covered with some amazing training and prep tips for your next race.
In this episode, I just got back from running…
OCR Underground Episode 40 - Twister Strategies, Hawaii Beast Recap, How To Predict Injuries, & Race Day Fueling
In this episode, go inside Coach Mike's Mind and learn the different strategies to conquer the Twister obstacle. Should you go forwards, sideways, backwards? Learn the best tips to get through this…
Episode 39 - Spartan Race Time Trial Recap, Knee Swelling & Quad Activation, & Why More Kids Need OCR's.
We're Baaaack! With a brief pause in the show I am excited to get this latest episode up and out to help you trainer smarter for your next OCR. If you like saving money on OCR's, Spartan is running…
Episode 38 - How To Recovery Faster and Delay Fatigue During a Trifecta Weekend.
Welcome to the OCR Underground Show, your ultimate resource to help you better prepare for your next Spartan, Tough Mudder, or any other OCR.
With the Hawaii Trifecta weekend in a few days, many Spar…
Episode - 37 Goliathon Recap, Simple Trick To Boost Running Performance, & How Breathing Can Change Everything
This week we have another great episode to help you train smarter for your next OCR. In this episode, I give you my tip of the week on how my wife figured out a simple trick to make your next barbed…
Episode 36 - Block Periodization vs. Undulating Periodization, Boise Spartan Sprint Recap, Training Tips From An Elite Spartan Racer, & The Best Diet For OCR's.
As always, we have another great episode to help you crush your next Spartan Race or other OCR with smarter more effective training and nutrition programs.
In this episode, get my tip of the week t…