I AM A SPARTAN OCR PODCAST
by Scott Knowles
I AM A SPARTAN OCR PODCAST is a podcast that is going to be about Spartan racing and OCR lifestyle and the people that are living it! My name is Scott and I enjoy talking about Spartan an OCR's on any level . This is going to be very laid back a chill podcast that I am hoping will be fun for everyone that enjoys the sport.
Episodes
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EPISODE 267 SPARTAN AGOGE 300 WITH PAUL TADLOCK !!
On this Episode, Paul Tadlock tells us about the Spartan Race AGOGE 300. The AGOGE took place in Sparta, Greece in conjunction with the Trifecta World Championship event. The AGOGE was a 60k hike with checkpoints, and surprises along the way. After they completed it, they started the Sprint on...
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EPISODE 266 WITH SPARTAN RACE DIRECTOR TOM BROWN !!
On this episode, we’re talking with Spartan Race Director Tom Brown! Tom started his journey with Spartan working with the kids’ races before making his way into the role of Race Director. His first race as a Race Director was the 2023 Atlanta Trifecta Weekend, with the help and guidance of Jason...
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EPISODE 265 WITH BENNY DANAHER !!
On this Episode, Benny Danaher comes on the show to talk about doing his first Spartan race at Killington, Vermont. First he did the Sprint race there, and over the years moved up to the Ultra! He completed last year’s and this year’s. He has done a bunch of Ultras in the past year including the...
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EPISODE 264 SPRARTAN KILLINGTON ULTRA RACE RECAP !!
On this Episode, Spartan Killington Ultra race recap! Brian Beal, Michael Roberson, Jason Branham and I go over the entire race- strategies, fueling , pacing and our different experiences throughout the race. We had a great race weekend, hanging out with a lot of laughs, that we shared on this...
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EPISODE 263 SPARTAN DEATH RACE WITH STEVEN JARVIS !!
On this Episode, Steven Jarvis comes on the show to talk about his experience at the Spartan Death Race, that took place in June. Steven made it through the entire event- which was over 65 hours and earned his skull. Steven was, also, part of The Spartan Project 300, which led him to doing the...
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EPISODE 262 SPARTAN WEST VIRGINIA RACE RECAP !!
On this Episode, Brian Beal , Michael Roberson and I recap races!! We recap Brian’s Grandfurther Mountain 21k Race . Then, we recap the Spartan West Virginia Trifecta Weekend race. We, also, talk about Killington Ultra plans and strategies, at the end. Don’t worry, a lot of cuss words this…
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EPISODE 261 SPARTAN ENDURANCE EVENTS WITH ANDI HARDI !!!
On this Episode, Andi Hardi and Dan McDonald, from Spartan, come on the show to talk about Spartan endurance events. We go over the Agoge 300 that will be in Sparta , Greece, and the Hurricane Heat Trifecta weekend in Nashville. In 2027 there will be a new race in Vermont called the Mount Sparta...
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EPISODE 260 SPARTAN KILLINGTON ULTRA PREPISODE !!
On this Episode, Spartan Killington Ultra Prepisode! Eric Langdon , Neil Murphy and I talk about what we’ve been doing this year. Then we go into what to expect, how to train for and prepare for the race. Between the three of us, we have a lot of experience with this race. Neil has done…
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EPISODE 259 SPARTAN MORZINE ULTRA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WITH ALISON ANDERSEN !!
On this Episode, Alison Andersen returns to the show to recap her race at the Spartan Morzine Ultra World Championship! Alison was first on the show back in January, where I talked to her about placing 1st in the Spartan Killington Ultra back in September. Since then she has taken on Lindsey...
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EPISODE 258 WITH JILLIAN HELLER !!!
On this Episode, Jillian Heller talks with me about placing 3rd place at World’s Toughest Mudder with 85 miles. Last year, she did the same thing. The year before that at her very first WTM in Florida, she placed 4th with 85 miles! We go over this year’s race with her. We talk about her race...
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EPISODE 257 ORANGE MUD OWNER JOSH SPRAGUE !!
On this Episode, Josh Sprague, Owner of Orange Mud, talks to me about starting his business 14 years ago with one product. After being frustrated with other hydration packs on the market, he decided to create his own. Now, he has a website full of products for running, mountain biking, and...
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EPISODE 256 LIONHEARTS FITNESS WITH SHELL LUCCKETTA !!
On this Episode, Shell Luccketta, from Lionhearts Fitness, talks to us about the new ranch they are building, so they have an indoor and outdoor facility for the kids to train at. We also go over the War-X race that held the USAOCR Championship event. SHOW SPONSORS https://lionheartsfitness.com...
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EPISODE 255 WITH AMY HASKELL!!
On this Episode, Para Athlete Amy Haskell talks to us about being diagnosed with MS in 2008. She started doing the Spartan Deka events a few years ago, which led to doing her first Spartan Sprint. Last year, she placed 1st place in the Spartan Para World Championship In Orlando Florida. This…
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EPISODE 254 HELL HOLE HUNDRED RACE RECAP WITH MEGAN MENGES AND BRIAN BEAL!!
On this Episode, Brian Beal and Megan Menges recap the Hell Hole Hundred with Michael and me. Brian took 4th place in 21:08:34 and Megan took 3rd in 30:51:15. We go over the whole race and bust a lot of balls as usual!SHOW SPONSORS https://lionheartsfitness.com /https://www.monkeegrip.com/…
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EPISODE 253 WITH ALYSSA TURNER !!
On this Episode, Alyssa Turner tells us about placing 1st at the Spartan Montana Ultra! We talk about pacing , fueling and strategizing. Not only was this her first Spartan Ultra , it was her first Ultra trail race. We talk about her living and training at Anthony Kunkel’s Ultra house in…
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EPISODE 252 SPARTAN FAYETTEVILLE ULTRA AND GRAYSON HIGHLANDS 50 MILER RACE RECAP !!
On this Episode, Nick West , Michael Roberson ,Brian Beal, and I recap the Spartan Fayetteville Ultra, and the Run Bum Grayson Highlands 50 miler. The 3 of us all placed in our Age Groups in the Fayetteville Ultra. Nick earning his first AG podium ever! Brian led the Grayson Highlands 50 miler…
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EPISODE 251 SPARTAN NEW JERSEY ULTRA RACE RECAP WITH JASON BRANHAM !!
On this Episode, Jason Branham recaps the Spartan New Jersey Ultra Race with Michael and me. Brian Beal missed this episode and hasn’t responded to our group message all weekend- probably because he has an android phone. Jason placed 1st in his AG, going just over 10 hrs. We go over the whole…
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EPISODE 250 WAR-X OCR RACE !!
On this episode, Jake and Justin Moore join us to break down the War-X Race—an intense OCR event held in Centerville, Ohio. With multiple race options including a 12K, 5K, 3K, and the Battle Challenge, there’s something for every level of athlete. This course is no joke—featuring 13 rig…
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EPISODE 249 GEORGIA DEATH RACE AND CHARLOTTE SPARTAN RACE RECAPS !!
On this episode, we recap the Charlotte Spartan Race and the Georgia Death Race. Michael Roberson and I both competed in the Super and Sprint in Charlotte, while Brian Beal took on the Georgia Death Race. Brian placed 3rd overall, finishing in 14 hours and 18 minutes, covering nearly 73 miles…
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EPISODE 248 WITH STEVEN MILESKO FROM MILESKO MEDICINE !!
On this episode, Steven Milesko of “Milesko Medicine” joins the show to talk about being both a vendor and participant at the Atlanta Spartan Race. Milesko Medicine specializes in physician-directed recovery medicine, including IV therapy. We discuss the advantages of IV therapy for recovery and...
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EPISODE 247 SPARTAN ATLANTA RACE RECAP !!
On this episode, Michael Roberson, Brian Beal, and I recap the Spartan Atlanta Trifecta Weekend. We go over the course, obstacles, and some of the changes we noticed. We also discuss the new medals and talk about Brian’s upcoming Georgia Death Race and his plan of attack. SHOW SPONSORS...
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EPISODE 246 WITH PAUL MASSEY !!
On this episode, Paul Massey joins us after placing 3rd in the Spartan South National Series race in Jacksonville, Florida. Paul talks about how he got his start in OCR at Rugged Maniac before moving on to Tough Mudder and Spartan. He has completed several Spartan Ultras and has competed in…
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EPISODE 245 Q& A WITH BRIAN BEAL, MICHAEL ROBERSON AND ME!!
On this episode, we answer your questions that you submitted! We recap Michael and Brian’s recent trail races. Brian goes sub 18 hrs on the Forgotten Florida 100 miler. Brian also went on a 5 minute road rage in this episode! Warning harsh language on this episode- mainly Brian’s fault. SHOW...
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EPISODE 244 WITH JAKE WEINER FROM ZOOZ FITNESS !!
On this Episode, Jake Weiner, Owner of “ZOOZ Fitness” tells us about starting his gym in 2014. ZOOZ Fitness is a one-of-a-kind inclusive fitness facility dedicated to empowering people with developmental and physical disabilities to thrive—physically, mentally, and socially, with a unique blend…
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EPISODE 243 WITH LIONEL BACON ASKING ALL THE QUESTIONS!!
On this Episode, my buddy Lionel Bacon, from Episode 161, comes back on the show to interview me! Yep! I’m in the passenger seat, and Lionel asked all the questions! He did a great job! We talked about getting into Spartan Races, with a big emphasis on running Spartan Ultras! I had a good time...
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EPISODE 242 KILLINGTON ULTRA 1ST PLACE FEMALE ALISON ANDERSEN !!
On this Episode Alison Andersen comes on to tell us about finding OCR in 2013 . She has been in and out of Spartan races through the years. She placed 1st in her AG at the Tahoe Ultra in 2019. Afterwards, she took some time off ,but then came back to racing with her husband and decided to do the...
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EPISODE 241 SPARTAN RACE FLORIDA TRIFECTA AND HELLGATE 100K RACE RECAPS !!!
On this Episode, Michael Roberson, Brian Beal and I recap Brian’s Hellgate 100k, where they ran a lot of the race in snow. We also go over the Spartan Central Florida Trifecta Weekend, that I participated in. As always when us 3 are together expect harsh language! You were warned . Show Sponsors...
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EPISODE 240 SPARTAN PARA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RECAP !!
On this Episode, Dan McDonald and Joey McGlamory come on to recap the Spartan Para World Championship event, that took place in Orlando, Florida. We discuss all of the events that took place throughout the weekend- Championship race, what worked well and what may need some tweaking for 2026. Show...
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EPISODE 239 NEWBERRY SPARTAN ULTRA RACE RECAP!!
On this Episode, Michael Roberson and I recap the Spartan Newberry Ultra race. We talk about how each of our races went , and what we did or thought we could’ve done differently. Brian joins us, and tells us about life as a truck driver, since he didn’t join us for the race. We also talk about...
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EPISODE 238 SPARTAN RACE VIRGINIA AND RIM TO RIVER 100 RACE RECAP !!
On this Episode Brian Beal, Michael Roberson, and I race recap Brian’s “Rim to River” 100 Miler, the Virginia “Spartan Super and Sprint” race from the weekend, and answer some Listener questions, as well. Then, we discuss 2026 Shirts and the new doubles category! We try to twist Brian’s arm into...
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EPISODE 237 WITH TAYLOR RAE!!
On this Episode, Taylor Rae tells us about doing her first Spartan race back in 2021, and getting completely hooked! Since then, she has done over 80 races ! She has podiumed in Age Group and Elite races. She has done 3 Ultras, and podiumed in Elite at all 3 of them. She also won her Age group…
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EPISODE 236 WITH GRAYSON WEST!!
On this Episode, Grayson West, and his father Dan, talk to us about Grayson coming up the ranks competing as a kid, and now as a teenager in the adult races. He has multiple Kid World Championship wins, and has Elite podium finishes, as well. We discuss the Spartan rules on what races he can and...
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EPISODE 235 SPARTAN PARA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!!
On this Episode, Spartan Para World Championship Race! Joey McGlamory returns to give us more information about the event. We also have Heather Hannin, David Barr , and Mark Haverland on to tell us about being on 3 of the different wheel chair athlete teams, and what that means to them. Show...
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EPISODE 234 JEFF TORRES FINISHES THE KILLINGTON ULTRA !!!
On this Episode, Jeff Torres tells us about his journey with the “Spartan Killington Ultra”. Jeff has DNFed this Ultra every year since 2019, except this year, he finally crossed that finish line ! He tells us his story of never giving up, and changing every year after a DNF to get better. If...
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EPISODE 233 SPARTAN KILLINGTON ULTRA RACE RECAP !!
On this Episode, Spartan Killington Ultra Race recap with Neil Murphy and Nick West. We talk about how both of their races went. Neil has raced at Killington every year; this year placing top 10 in Elite. Nick DNFed last year, and came back with a vengeance this year, completing it in under 12…
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EPISODE 232 SPARTAN WEST VIRGINIA TRIFECTA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RACE RECAP !!
On this Episode, Cory Edwards , Michael Roberson, and I recap the “Spartan West Virginia Trifecta World Championship”. We go over the whole event weekend - Thursday Night festival, three race distances, and the race festival. We discuss what we liked, and what we think could’ve been done better…
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EPISODE 231 WITH TOMMY DAVIDSON !!
On this Episode, my friend Tommy Davidson tells us about his experience in Spartan Racing. He started back in 2012 at the young age of 58, and is still racing competitively at 71. Tommy has raced in Greece at Sparta Trifecta World Championships. He has, also, ran with the bulls, but not in Spain,...
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EPISODE 230 WITH MATT MOSMAN OWNER OF SIMPLY GOOD SUPPLEMENTS !!
On this Episode, Matt Mosman, from “Simply Good Supplements”, and I have a great chat! A lot of laughs , a lot of truth bombs , and a lot of great info. Info about supplements you may need and some that probably are a waste. We talk about some of his running achievements! His bizarre 100 miler he...
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EPISODE 229 WITH SEAMUS HANRAHAN !!
On this Episode, Seamus Hanrahan talks to us about living with epilepsy since he was 8 years old. He found OCR and discovered that it has helped him have less episodes. Seamus is participating in the Epilepsy Foundation of America’s 62 mile challenge, to raise awareness, and funds for programs…
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EPISODE 228 SPARTAN ASHEVILLE RECAP AND SPARTAN WEST VIRGINIA PRE RACE INFO!!
On this Episode Michael Roberson and I recap the Spartan Asheville Super and Sprint weekend that took place at the Tryon International Equestrian Center, which is an amazing venue. Before we go over the Asheville race, we go over the West Virginia Trifecta race program. A lot of details that are...
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EPISODE 227 OURAY 100 MILER RECAP WITH BRIAN BEAL !!
On this Episode, Michael Roberson and I talked to Brian Beal about the “Ouray 100 Mile” race he attempted. This race is known as one of the hardest 100 mile races around - 42,000 feet of gain, and lowest elevation for race is around 7600 feet above sea level. Other topics on this Episode Brian...
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EPISODE 226 THE NEW SPARTAN PARA CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT IN ORLANDO !!
On this Episode, Dan McDonald from Spartan Race, and Joey McGlamory from “Dealers of Hope Foundation” are talking with us about the new Para Championship race that will take place in Orlando, FL on November 9th. The race will be a Spartan Super, and will place top 3 Finishers, and top 3 in each...
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EPISODE 225 WORLD'S TOUGHEST MUDDER WINNER JOE RUCCO!!!
On this Episode, I chat with Joe Rucco about winning “Worlds Toughest Mudder”. WTM is a 24 hour obstacle course race that took place in the United Kingdom at Belvoir Castle. Joe won the race with 110 miles . This is Joe’s third time getting a 100, or more, miles at this event. It’s the first time...
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EPISODE 224 WITH JOHN DZIADKOWICZ !!!
On this Episode, John Dziadkowicz recaps the “Spartan Race Ohio Ultra”, and the “Spartan Race Cincinnati Ultra”. He placed 1st place Elite in Ohio, and 3rd in Elite at Cincinnati. We go over his training, and his strategy for completing both races. Show Sponsors https://lionheartsfitness.com/...
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EPISODE 223 BLACK MOUNTAIN MONSTER RACE RECAP!! WITH BRIAN BEAL AND KENNY WEST!!
On this Episode, Michael Roberson and I talk to Brian Beal and Kenny West about the “Black Mountain Monster” race. “Black Mountain Monster” is a “Relentless Running Events” race, it’s a 3.25 mile loop that you repeat with 3 options -24hr 12hr or 6hr. Spoiler! Brian won it again this year! Show...
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EPISODE 222 OLD GLORY ULTRA RELAY RECAP!! WITH COLE DEROSA!!
On this Episode , Cole DeRosa returns to recap the “Old Glory Ultra Relay”, that he, with the Team RWB, completed . Spoiler Alert- they set a new world record!! Show Sponsors https://lionheartsfitness.com/ https://www.monkeegrip.com/ Use my Simply Good Supplements ambassador code SCOTT20 for 20%...
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EPISODE 221 KILLINGTON ULTRA TRAINING PREPERATION!!
On this Episode, Eric Langdon and Neil Murphy talk about Killington Ultra. With it being over 3 months out, we focus on the training aspect, and dive deep into different ways to train for the event. We talk about pre race preparation, as well. Time to get to work!! Killington info...
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EPISODE 220 SPARTAN FAYETTEVILLE RACE RECAP!!
On this Episode, Michael Roberson opens up with the questions for Brian Beal , Nick West, and me . We recap the “Spartan Fayetteville” race weekend, talked about the good, and the bad. We had a lot of fun. ⛔️Warning explicit language⛔️
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EPISODE 219 ATLANTA TOUGHEST MUDDER 12HR RACE RECAP AND SPARTAN FAYETTEVILLE PRE RACE SHOW !!
On this Episode, “Atlanta Toughest 12 hr Race” recap, and Fayetteville Spartan pre race show. Brian Beal starts off the episode asking Michael Roberson, Cory Edwards, and me about how the “Atlanta 12 hr Toughest Mudder” race went. Afterwards, we talk about the upcoming “Spartan Fayetteville” N.C....
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EPISODE 218 SPARTAN CHARLOTTE RACE RECAP !!
On this Episode, we recap the Spartan Charlotte Super & Sprint Race. Saturday was the Super, and Sunday was the 2nd National Series race for Age Group and Elite. We go over the race weekend, what went well, and what did not. We also go way off the rails on other topics, also. Brian tries to do…
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About this show
I AM A SPARTAN OCR PODCAST is a podcast that is going to be about Spartan racing and OCR lifestyle and the people that are living it! My name is Scott and I enjoy talking about Spartan an OCR's on any level . This is going to be very laid back a chill podcast that I am hoping will be fun for everyone that enjoys the sport.
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Scott Knowles