The NE Spahtens Show

Season 2 of the New England Spahtens Show Podcast! It's been 145 days since our last episode, so it was time to check in with Josh & Sandy on how their year is going and take a look at what is on the docket for 2019. We're talking Spartan, Tough Mudder, Savage and the little guys. NES Members can pre-order their Akuma Jerseys @ http://bit.ly/NESAkuma  Support NES on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/nespahtens 

2018 is over! What better way to talk about the year that was, than by gathering some of the most prominent OCR podcasters for a roundtable discussion, covering some of the biggest news in obstacle course racing. Special thanks to Heather Bode from the Overcome and Run podcast for putting this together and mixing. Josh's laptop exploded and while he is off hunting down a new device, this should definitely hold you over! Next episode will be out January 7th! Leave us a review and get yourself a shoutout on a future episode and join us for conversation and news between episodes on the OCR Discord Server - http://bit.ly/ocrdiscord Thanks for listening!

We've hit Episode 80! 4/5th's of the way to 100! This weeks topics: Spartan Iceland's lack of social media coverage Central Florida Beast Recap Spartan Mountain & Honor Series Schedule leaks on the web Stadion Series Schedule Terrain Race Merger Warrior Dash New Obstacles for 2019 Give us a like on IG @nespahtens, and join the conversation live on Discord http://bit.ly/ocrdiscord  Thanks for listening! Leave a review for a shout out in the next episode!

It's been a busy news week in obstacle course racing, so it's time for a recap. Adrian Bijanada joins Josh on the show to discuss OCRWC's newly announced race format. Josh also covers Spartan's announcement from Spartan about their new Trail Series event, as well as predictions on the US National Series dates and venues, and a preview of the Iceland Ultra World Championship and Jon Albon's shot at $1 Million dollars of Joe De Sena's money. As always, if you enjoy the show, leave a review on the podcast platform of your choice - it is much appreciated!

Great news! Sandy is back from World's Toughest Mudder 2018 so we get to hear all about her 24-hour volunteering experience. We also talk about the major stories from the event. Spartan Fenway took a "dirty" turn last weekend and a handful of other topics! Thanks for listening!

The NE Spahtens Show has a new sponsor. And to celebrate we're giving away something that EVERY OCR athlete needs come race day! You'll have to listen to find out (that's called a tease, and I am not ashamed to admit it). Josh is taking the reigns tonight, talking about Spartan Race's recent bevvy of announcements heading in to the 2019 season. Tough Mudder takes a "Classic" look at their events. And boy that escalated quickly - there was a man on fire, and Bone Frog has a Trident (Yep - Ron Burgundy quotes too. It's midnight, I'm a little loopy writing the show notes). Settle in, take a listen, and I would love for you to leave a LIKE on The NE Spahtens Show Facebook Page, Instagram Page, or leave us a review in iTunes so we know how we're doing!

Sandy and Josh dig into the super wet Rangar Trail event in VT, the local to us North American OCR Champshionships - and take your questions!

It's been a while since our last show ... with all this sunshine happening, we got carried away and went outside! As a result, we've got lots to talk about! Josh is in a boot! Josh runs lots of Spartan Races! Josh ignores his doctor! Sandy tells rude jokes! Sandy talks about Dynamic Dirt Challenge and Tough Mudder / Toughest and Savage Race! Shale Hell was amazing and Shale Hill is closing :( Paul did ... nothing! Lots of great content! Leave us a comment, leave us a review, subscribe, share - are you still listening?  

On this episode, we're fresh from 2 days in a van on Cape Cod, and Spartan held another Sprint at Rutland. With special guest, Roxie the Aussie (and her mom!), we look at both races from a fresh perspective. Have you checked out our rebooted website and store? We're adding new gear all the time - limited edition leggings, camo T's and soon, sports bra's! http://www.nesstore.com

Along with Josh's bombshell announcement (ahem), we also discuss the 2018 Citi Field Spartan event, FIT X, the new burpee penalty adjustment. We cover some troubles as Tough Mudder tries to please everyone, we sing our praises for Akuma, and talk about whats coming up in the May time frame.  Did you check out our revamped website? It's easier to navigate, easier to find things, easier to use! We're adding more and more products to the store, and by becoming an annual member, you can save 10% off everything! Enjoy the show!

On this show, we arrive with no agenda, and possibly some audio problems! But, we still get to chat about the races we've already hit, call Josh a wimp, and look to the Ragnar Relay season!  Check out our newly rebooted website! With quick and easy access to the stuff YOU'VE been asking for! Pick up the new NES beach towels for the biggest discount they'll ever be offered! http://www.newenglandspahtens.com And register for #racelocal today - earn points, get medals and cool swag - all for supporting and running the local OCR scene! http://www.nespahtens.com/racelocal Do you enjoy listening to the show? Share this episode with your OCR friends! Leave us a review in iTunes! Leave a comment on social media so we know you're out there!

On this show, Sandy, Josh and Paul chat with Lynn, owner of BoldrDash - just a couple of weeks out from their WinterDash race - we find out what they have going on for this #racelocal event. We also have a bit of a rant about events that are overly ambitious from the get go, never coming to fruition (we're looking at YOU, Bezerker Race League). Tough Mudder open their second boutique gym - from Las Vegas to ... Burlington, MA? And lastly - is the Trifecta World Championship even a good idea, or a bit of a gimmick?   Check out our newly rebooted website! With quick and easy access to the stuff YOU'VE been asking for! Pick up the new NES beach towels for the biggest discount they'll ever be offered! http://www.newenglandspahtens.com And register for #racelocal today - earn points, get medals and cool swag - all for supporting and running the local OCR scene! http://www.nespahtens.com/racelocal Do you enjoy listening to the show? Share this episode with your OCR friends! Leave us a review in iTunes! Leave a comment on social media so we know you're out there!

This show, the gang gets back together to recap the Polar Bear Challenge at Shale Hill, and run over some of Tough Mudders new 2018 features! Enjoy the show! Did you know we have a drill shirt order open? Did you know we've got more T Shirts and hoodies and hats and swag in the store than EVER before? http://www.nesstore.com Are you enjoying the show? Leave us a review in iTunes, or share this episode to a friend - spread the word and let us know you're enjoying what we're doing!

Shale Hill is the award winning fixed venue thats a short drive from Boston, and all OCR fans NEED to visit! Polar Bear Challenge is in just one week and it's 6th year will be it's biggest change - a whole new course layout, new obstacles, new distance, new penalties, new people - it's all new! On this show, Paul and Sandy talk to owner Rob Butler about the changes, and what to expect.   Would you like to buy team gear? Check out our store, http://www.nesstore.com Would you like to find more team resources? Check our welcome page out, http://www.nespahtens.com/welcome We're on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Join our Mailing List, and maybe even become a 2017 Member and support the community! Don't forget to subscribe, and leave us a review in iTunes - it's the little things that help this podcast continue - your questions, your reviews, your feedback let us know you are out there, and you enjoy the content, and we'll keep recording for you!

On this episode, Paul, Sandy and Josh talk about races that are coming up fast - Blizzard Blast and Polar Bear Challenge - and news thats already happened at the national events like Spartan Race and Tough Mudder - then we each put down a prediction for what will happen in the coming year.  Leave a comment below! What do YOU think will happen in 2018!   Would you like to buy team gear? Including the new cooling towels! Check out our store, http://www.nesstore.com Would you like to find more team resources? Check our welcome page out, http://www.nespahtens.com/welcome We're on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Join our Mailing List, and maybe even become a 2017 Member and support the community! Don't forget to subscribe, and leave us a review in iTunes - it's the little things that help this podcast continue - your questions, your reviews, your feedback let us know you are out there, and you enjoy the content, and we'll keep recording for you!

On this show, our Josh, Sandy and Paul chat with Joshua Fiore, who just won the Ultra World Championship in Iceland. We talk about how he got there, what he had to do to win it, and if he carried his engagement ring the whole way! Enjoy the show, and Merry Christmas! Would you like to buy team gear? Including the new cooling towels! Check out our store, http://www.nesstore.com Would you like to find more team resources? Check our welcome page out, http://www.nespahtens.com/welcome We're on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Join our Mailing List, and maybe even become a 2017 Member and support the community! Don't forget to subscribe, and leave us a review in iTunes - it's the little things that help this podcast continue - your questions, your reviews, your feedback let us know you are out there, and you enjoy the content, and we'll keep recording for you!

On this episode, we catch up with Lauren Casavant, owner and operator of PursuEVENTures - an OCR series with a focus on kids and families, and holding inclusive events though the 2018 season that big and little people can run, side by side.  Also, we announce that her January 1st event is going to launch our 2018 #racelocal season! Enjoy the show! Would you like to buy team gear? Including the new cooling towels! Check out our store, http://www.nesstore.com Would you like to find more team resources? Check our welcome page out, http://www.nespahtens.com/welcome We're on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Join our Mailing List, and maybe even become a 2017 Member and support the community! Don't forget to subscribe, and leave us a review in iTunes - it's the little things that help this podcast continue - your questions, your reviews, your feedback let us know you are out there, and you enjoy the content, and we'll keep recording for you!

On this show, Sandy gives us some insight into her Worlds Toughest Mudder experience, and Mike Stefano, of the MStefano Running Podcast - who was also there crewing - fills in the blanks. Enjoy the show! Would you like to buy team gear? Including the new cooling towels! Check out our store, http://www.nesstore.com Would you like to find more team resources? Check our welcome page out, http://www.nespahtens.com/welcome We're on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Join our Mailing List, and maybe even become a 2017 Member and support the community! Don't forget to subscribe, and leave us a review in iTunes - it's the little things that help this podcast continue - your questions, your reviews, your feedback let us know you are out there, and you enjoy the content, and we'll keep recording for you!

Josh and Sandy take the lead and talk about a whole bunch of things that happened this week - from venue announcements out of the OCRWC camp, to Sandy's prep for Worlds Toughest Mudder!   Enjoy the show! Would you like to buy team gear? Including the new cooling towels! Check out our store, http://www.nesstore.com Would you like to find more team resources? Check our welcome page out, http://www.nespahtens.com/welcome We're on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Join our Mailing List, and maybe even become a 2017 Member and support the community! Don't forget to subscribe, and leave us a review in iTunes - it's the little things that help this podcast continue - your questions, your reviews, your feedback let us know you are out there, and you enjoy the content, and we'll keep recording for you!

On this episode, we talk to Margaret Schlacter and Rachelanne Gladden - both of whom work tirelessly behind the scenes to bring OCR World Championships to fruition. We try to convince them to tell us where the 2018 event is going to be (spoiler: we fail), and we talk about their highlights, lowlights and what operating such an amazing, high profile event is actually like. Enjoy the show! Would you like to buy team gear? Including the new cooling towels! Check out our store, http://www.nesstore.com Would you like to find more team resources? Check our welcome page out, http://www.nespahtens.com/welcome We're on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Join our Mailing List, and maybe even become a 2017 Member and support the community! Don't forget to subscribe, and leave us a review in iTunes - it's the little things that help this podcast continue - your questions, your reviews, your feedback let us know you are out there, and you enjoy the content, and we'll keep recording for you!