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Your Weekly dose of current news from the OCR, Fitness Racing and adventure running scene with Pub landlord Alan and Regular Ian
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Alan and Wil sit down with Tough Mudder HQ for an exclusive deep‑dive into World's Toughest Mudder 2026 — and yes, we brought YOUR questions with us.
We pressed TMHQ on everything the community wants to know: • What obstacles are coming? • Will there be a slide this year • What's happening with the Weighted Widget, Morning Glory, and the new tech on course • How the team is levelling up the experience for 2026
We even got a few sneaky insider hints, plus a brand‑new puzzle piece to reveal… and trust us, this one's juicy.
If you love WTM, Tough Mudder chaos, and behind‑the‑scenes intel straight from the source, this episode is absolutely for you.
for more information here is the link to rules https://sites.google.com/spartan.com/wtmhub/home
Here is the link to WTM blog Karen speaks of https://toughmudder.co.uk/blog/no-excuses/redefining-the-toughest-24-hours-on-the-planet/
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Alan and Wil are back with a deep dive into the World's Toughest Mudder 2026 course preview, breaking down the AI‑modified map, new puzzle pieces, and what's changed around markers 17 and 18.
They chat through terrain details, obstacles, and the quirks of editing maps that seem to have a mind of their own — plus a few laughs about Gemini's mapping tool and its creative numbering.
Also in this episode:
The Adaptive Athlete Podium debut and what it means for inclusivity in OCR.
Total Warrior 12K highlights — 6,000 schoolkids, epic obstacles, and a buzzing event village.
Grassroots OCR growth and how smaller races feed the big leagues.
Tough Mudder strategy talk — rebuilding obstacle counts and bringing back the "Extra Mile."
A look at pricing, travel, and race results from Mudmasters and the Summer Spine Race.
🎧 Tune in for maps, mud, and mayhem — plus all the latest OCR chatter from Alan and Wil.
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Wil chats with Leanne, Charlie and Alan*
Whether you're tackling World's Toughest Mudder for the first time or just need a refresher before heading back into the pit, this episode's packed with timeless advice from those who've been there, done that, and still have the mud on their shoes.
Originally recorded ahead of last year's event, it's just as relevant for 2025 — covering pit setup hacks, nutrition and hydration strategies, gear choices, pacing, and mental prep to help you go the distance.
It's the ultimate reminder of what makes WTM special: grit, community, and a whole lot of mud.
*This episode was originally recorded in June 2025 but as it has tips galore in we thought we would share again
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Alan and Ian cram a wild mix of endurance sport stories, community updates, and classic pub chat into this week's Swift Half:
Backyard Ultra DQ after 53 hours a member of teh public gets you DQ'ed -
Content & gear updates including Total Warrior giveaways, new Puma kit, and upcoming Hyrox/Deka/Deadly Dozen news.
YouTube recording plans, Yorkshire weather misery, and their hatred of "grow your podcast" spam.
The Lucky Duck Bar in Rochdale— venue with full duck décor.
Fruit imports & viral alpacas, from Scottish bananas to Elvis the trouble‑making alpaca.
OCR race results from Scotland plus marshalling opportunities at Nuts Challenge.
Worlds largest medals amonstrous 7.5kg
Theme park running, shoe disasters, and Hyroxs New York weather cancellations.
Deadly Dozens crowdfunding, Deka partnership, youth champs, Storm Race updates, and Patreon Total Warrior win.
Wil & Becky drop in to chat about Scotland's Tough Mudder and Spartan races.
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Alan, Charlie, Leanne & Wil are back to talk all things World's Toughest Mudder 2026 — swapping stories, strategies, and predictions for the big weekend ahead.
From pit setups and hydration hacks to obstacle rumours (yes, Netflix & Chill might return 👀), this crew covers it all. Charlie shares why he's sitting this one out after a marathon work run, while Wil gears up for on‑site media coverage and promises to take your suggestions straight to TMHQ.
It's packed with laughs, lessons, and insider tips from those who've been there, done that, and still have the mud on their shoes.
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Alan and Ian are back behind the mic with a packed episode that hops from European travel chaos to OCR race drama and everything in between.
They kick things off with tales from Montenegro, including Alan's encounter with siren‑blaring paramedics on electric bikes at the One Run race. From there, it's a deep dive into Eurochamps and obstacle designs, comparing Spain's grip‑heavy rigs to the UK's fast‑flowing courses — all while sipping Swedish cider and fermented apple juice.
The pair stay with the Euro Championships, dissecting safety lessons from a rope‑snap incident, before spotlighting standout performances from the UK Athetes, whose rig skills continue to dominate the UK OCR scene.
They also chat job openings at Wild Forest, Tough Mudder, and Spartan, crunching the numbers on volunteer pay versus perks, and unpack the latest contender status confusion ahead of WTM 2026 — including Alan's pit plans with Little Big Scotland and a mysterious puzzle reveal.
Finally, they tackle Deadly Dozen's crowdfunding push, Hyrox's luxury cruise, and a few eyebrow‑raising stories from the running world — from charity hikers booed on Snowdon to marathon break‑up signs in Traverse City.
It's classic Swift Half: travel tales, race talk, and plenty of laughs over a pint (or a cider).
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Ian is Back with Megan the staning landlady 🏕 Tough Mudder Camping Chaos
£60 volunteer camping fees, early shifts, and US‑style logistics headaches spark debate.
🗺 Scotland Course Maps BreakdownSpartan vs Tough Mudder: big rigs return, 30‑obstacle layouts, and what's exclusive to the 15K.
🌍 OCRWC & Euros DramaLow turnout in Australia, political tension in Spain, and Megan heading out to commentate live.
🇬🇧 UK Champs HighlightsDave Parkin dominates, Rachel Joy sets a world record, and Deadly Dozen proves brutally strength‑heavy.
🏋️ Spartan Elite Series Shake‑UpA new global format, a race on a cruise ship, and more structural changes from Spartan HQ.
🚢 Hyrox Cruiser & 🛒 IKEA Marathon€2.6k–€3.8k cabins raise eyebrows, while the IKEA Marathon goes viral.
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In this episode Wil, Becky and Finley are joined by Team UK Captain, Tamar Barclay and Vice-Captain, Andrew Durrance. They discuss the upcoming European Championships in Irun, Spain including 100m, 3km and 12km races, courses (wow - that elevation!) and obstacles. They talk about the squad (biggest youth squad so far?) and where there may be chances of medals. Best of luck to all racing in Irun!
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In this inspiring episode, Alan sits down with Harry Taroni, owner of Greendale Performance Gym, to explore his remarkable transformation from late‑starter in fitness to Ironman competitor and event organiser. Harry opens up about his journey from being overweight to becoming a competitive amateur boxer, then pushing his limits through endurance racing.
He shares details of his upcoming Backyard Ultra at Manor Farm on 25 September, a £95 event featuring a unique twist — a chain medal for every DNF and special pre‑race packages for participants. The conversation dives into the mindset behind endurance sport, the creativity of event design, and the balance between training, promotion, and storytelling in the OCR and endurance community.
A candid, motivational chat about resilience, reinvention, and the drive to keep moving forward — whether you're chasing finish lines or creating them.
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This week on the Swift Half features guest Landlady Meg Tranter and guest regular Graham Wells joining Ian given that Alan is on his wedding holiday.
The big news this week was the start of the Spartan Race season at Henley. How did our guests experience go? We have all the information including what the ideal obstacle density is and how you solve a problem like athletes not racing the Elite waves.
Away from Spartan we consider the Tough Mudder Ambassador hub in the Mudder Village, take a look at Born Survivor and chat about Bog Commander, one of the hidden gems in UK OCR.
We also consider whether Garmin's new entry level watch really is affordable, whether we race in miles or KM's and take a trip to Fitness Racing Corner.
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Each episode, host Wil Chung teams up with elite athletes Becky Neal and Finley Greenleaf to break down the toughest races in OCR. From brutal obstacles to terrain tactics, they dive into what it really takes to conquer the course—and who's out there making waves. Whether you're chasing podiums or just chasing grit, this is your inside line to the athletes and strategies that matter.
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This week's Swift Half is equal parts banter and race talk. Alan, Ian, and Will Chung kick things off with a light‑hearted wedding special chat — champagne, milk, and grey‑hair jokes included — before diving head‑first into the latest obstacle‑racing updates.
Will breaks down the London West Tough mudder design tweaks, from flinty ground challenges to revamped obstacles like Augustus Gloop and Shawshank, plus his Tough Mudder Trifecta medal reveal featuring new hex‑token designs and heavyweight belt buckles. The crew reviews London West, where elevation punished even the strongest contenders, and celebrates the global OCR boom with 14,000 racers in attendance and 2,000 athletes in Thailand take on their first Thailand Tough Mudder
They cover the British Championship results — Dan Titcomb and Becky Neal taking top honours — and debate Spartan r pricing policy, calling out the £160 10K controversy. There's also a nod to Rachel's ultrarunning victory, Deadly Dozen updates, and a hilarious world‑record guessing game from the London Marathon (foam clogs, knights, and blindfolds all make an appearance).
A packed, fast‑moving episode full of medals, mud, and mayhem — classic Swift Half energy with Will Chung back in the mix.
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There's a new race director on the block — and he's bringing a fresh twist to OCR. Ramunas Uikys joins Alan and Wendy to talk about the upcoming Ipswich Playground 400 m event, a fast‑paced challenge on 22 August with tickets at only £25.
The team dives into:
• Ramunas's journey from competitor to race director
• Test runs and obstacle planning for the new 400 m format
• Playground OCR's expansion across Ipswich, Cambridge, and Norwich
• Behind‑the‑scenes prep for the 3 K junior race and future UK series inclusion
A packed episode full of innovation, community spirit, and the next generation of OCR racing. Grab a drink and tune in — the Playground is open!
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In this Episode Alan & Ian covered more ground than a Parkrun tourist.
• BBQ etiquette: should you bring booze or not
• Parkrun "race vs run" debate and start‑line pacing ideas
• Athletics controversies: gender categories, youth racing, and safeguarding
• Tough Mudder ticketing headaches, course layouts, and post‑COVID vibes
• Hyrox Elite 15 points system and the British Champs weekend
• Race rules, penalties, and pre‑race briefings done right
• Fundraising heroes smashing burpee targets
• London Marathon ballot madness & OCREC deadline extension
• Rat Race Adventures returning this August
• And yes… who wins a swim‑bike‑run mash‑up: Luke or Mo?If you have any questions about the show or would like to explore advertising opportunities, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].
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Each episode, host Wil Chung teams up with elite athletes Becky Neal and Finley Greenleaf to break down the toughest races in OCR. From brutal obstacles to terrain tactics, they dive into what it really takes to conquer the course—and who's out there making waves. Whether you're chasing podiums or just chasing grit, this is your inside line to the athletes and strategies that matter.
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Alan and Ian have a bumper packed episode that celebrates
Patreon Love & Community Vibes Casual weather chat turns into a warm Patreon shoutout, including a special thanks to John Redman for his upcoming video work at the British Champs. Ian reflects on Swift Half episodes becoming "time capsules" of the OCR world.
Listener Feedback & Banter Patron Bill shares how the YouTube episodes keep him company. Alan and Ian dive into sarcasm, facial expressions, and their drink choices—Blue Lucozade makes an appearance
Inside the Secret Spy Race Alan breaks down his experience at the exclusive 50‑person Secret Race: clues, envelopes, geocaches, a 1kg rock carry, and an 84‑mile adventure.
Backyard Ultra Season Incoming Alan's heading to the Grendale Performance Backyard Ultra on Sept 21st, complete with chain‑link finisher medals. The lads celebrate the resurgence of independent events.
Spartan Returns to Ireland (2026) Spartan is back with a 5K OCR, a Trifecta weekend, and the OCR World Championships. Separate from Spartan UK, with tickets dropping soon.
OCR Community Round‑Up Mud Monsters returns May 17th. London Marathon world records get a shout. OCR British Champs incoming, deadley Dozen world champs and hyrox cardiff. Plus: upcoming races, training courses, and recognition for the 52 "True Cost" british obstacle sports supporters.
Adaptive Athlete Spotlight Jamie Gain talks to Alan about his work to secure adaptive athlete Podiums at Worlds Toughest Mudder.
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The Secret Race Ultra running… but make it unhinged. This weekend Alan took on the Rasselbock Secret Race: ➡️ No route ➡️ No finish line (until they feel like telling you) ➡️ Challenges, clues, envelopes, and pure adventure Is it genius or madness? You decide. Dive into the Rasselbock Secret Race episode and hear the full story — envelopes, checkpoints, chaos and all,
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Traffic tantrums, Nike chaos, robot world records, charity challenges, youth racing, Tough Mudder madness, and a whole lot of Brewdog-fuelled banter. Alan and Ian dive into everything from Google Maps mischief to elite athletes forgetting their gel packets… and even a cow casualty story that'll make you rethink littering forever.
This week's highlights include:
🚗 Navigation nightmares and why shortcuts are never short
👟 Nike's guerrilla marketing stirring up parkrun walkers
🤖 Robot half marathon world record and the carbon footprint debate
🏃♀️ Ashley Paulson's 100-mile treadmill WR + Boston Marathon heroics
💥 Deadly Mile charity challenge – £20 up for grabs for listeners
🎿 John Albon smashing ski mountaineering
🛑 Farmyard Jam 2027 cancelled (but new fidget-spinner medals incoming)
🧠 AI tools for athlete performance + elite penalties chat
🐄 Gel packet littering and the cow that changed Alan's mind
💦 Augustus Gloop returns to Tough Mudder UK
🌏 Sydney Backyard Ultra goes 500km+
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This week we welcome Max Swindells. To discuss evidence based training.
Max provides his view of what evidence based training means to him and what evidence we can look to in HYROX. Max also provides details of the precise detail he looks to when trying to evaluate athletes prior to their first 12 weeks of training.
We also deep dive into the world of Lactate threshold training and VO2 Max to consider how this may guide your training.
Finally we consider some of the common tropes in HYROX training and look at what could be reduced or removed to improve training efficiency.
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