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The Mountain Races PodcastHMR Day 8: Meaghan Hackinen, Women's Winner of Hellenic Mountain Race 2025Welcome to our podcast coverage of the third Hellenic Mountain Race, supported by Albion, Tailfin, Pertex and STYRKR. In this episode, we sit down with Meaghan Hackinen, the women's winner of the 2025 Hellenic Mountain Race. Meaghan crossed the finish line in 4 days, 7 hours, and 10 minutes—over ten hours faster than last year’s winning time—landing her in ninth place overall on the general classification.Meaghan reflects on her experience racing through Greece, overcoming a her fear of technical mountain biking, and how preparation—both mental and mechanical—set her up for success. She talks t...
2025-06-0139 min
And Colossally That's History!Silverstone 1950: The amazing stories behind the very first world championship F1 raceOn this week’s episode of And Colossally That’s History! Matt and Richard wind the clock back to 1950, as they reappraise the very first race of the F1 world championship era, which took place at Silverstone on May 13. Along the way, they look at the origins of the term ‘Formula 1’, dig into the debate over where the first race run to Formula 1 regulations actually took place, and explain why Alfa Romeo emerged as the dominant force in the post-war years, leading up to Silverstone. They also discuss the strange origins of Silverstone as a race...
2025-05-151h 12
The Race F1 PodcastAnd Colossally That's History: The amazing stories behind the very first world championship F1 raceOn this week’s episode of And Colossally That’s History! Matt and Richard wind the clock back to 1950, as they reappraise the very first race of the F1 world championship era, which took place at Silverstone on May 13. Along the way, they look at the origins of the term ‘Formula 1’, dig into the debate over where the first race run to Formula 1 regulations actually took place, and explain why Alfa Romeo emerged as the dominant force in the post-war years, leading up to Silverstone. They also discuss the strange origins of Silverstone as a race...
2025-05-151h 12
Head StartRace MedalsIn 1897, the Boston Athletic Association, then only ten years old, decided to organize the first ever Boston Marathon, thus giving birth to the longest continuously running marathon in the world. Of the 15 people who took part in the race, ten finished. And to commemorate the achievement of its members in that inaugural Boston Marathon, all ten finishers came away with a medal, thus giving birth to one of the most enduring traditions in mass participation sports: the finisher medal.So, what makes a great medal? How should you choose a medal that works best for your race’s...
2025-05-051h 51
RACE IN REVIEWRace In Review: Piastri Levelled UpIn this episode of Race In Review, hosts John and James discuss the latest Formula One race, focusing on Oscar Piastri's impressive victory in Bahrain, the dynamics between McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Piastri, and the overall performance of various teams. They analyze race strategies, highlight standout performances, and express frustrations with race direction and TV coverage. The episode concludes with predictions for the upcoming Jeddah race and reflections on the current state of the championshipChapters00:00 Introduction to Race In Review02:19 Oscar Piastri's Dominance in Bahrain04:00 Lando Norris and Pressure Management08:41 The McLaren Championship Fight11:02 Red Bull's Struggles and...
2025-04-1855 minRACE IN REVIEWRace In Review: The Full Ferrari Experience & Red Bull SwitcherooIn this episode of Race in Review, hosts John and James discuss the recent Chinese Grand Prix, highlighting Oscar Piastri's impressive victory and the subsequent disqualifications that reshuffled the race results. They delve into the dynamics of the sprint race, car setups, and the performance of various drivers, particularly focusing on the struggles of Red Bull and the implications of driver changes. The conversation wraps up with predictions for the upcoming race in Japan.Chapters00:00 Welcome to Race in Review01:48 Piastri's Dominance in China04:39 Post-Race Disqualifications and Their Impact10:06 Sprint Race...
2025-03-2955 min
Head StartRace Trends 2024RunSignup’s annual RaceTrends report is the closest thing we get in the endurance events industry to a market-wide survey of what is happening in events and event participation. And the latest RaceTrends report for 2024 is out, shedding a unique light into the long-term trends taking shape in the race management industry.So, how are we doing? Is the COVID-era hangover well and truly behind us? What do the numbers say for current and future participation growth in endurance events? And are the bullish pricing trends we saw in 2023 still holding up in 2024?With me to...
2025-02-191h 29
The Mountain Races PodcastMarei Moldenhauer, Women's Winner of Atlas Mountain Race 2025Marei Moldenhauer was the first woman to reach the finish line in Essaouira, winning the women’s race and finishing 8th overall at the 2025 Atlas Mountain Race. She finished in a time of 4 days 14 hours and 20 minutes, nearly 5 hours faster than last year’s women’s winner on an arguably even harder course.From the very start, Marei led the women’s race and never let up. We sat down with her to dive deeper into her winning ride. Follow Marei on Instagram to keep up with her adventuresListen to Marei...
2025-02-1443 min
The Mountain Races PodcastAtlas Mountain Race 2025: Race Preview with Nelson TreesThe fifth edition of the Atlas Mountain Race is here, and in this episode we bring you an in-depth preview straight from Marrakech with race director Nelson Trees. This year’s race is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet. 278 riders will be lining up on Friday February 7th. Tune in as we break down this year’s route, the top contenders and expected race conditions. Dotwatch and follow the action hereFor visual updates throughout the race follow us on Instagram @atlasmountainraceEpisodes will a...
2025-02-0534 min
The Race Space Podcast🔥 AI Review of the Episode: Conquering Obstacles – A Spartan Race Ambassador’s Journey of Grit, Fitness & Resilience 💪
Participants: Spartan OG Ambassadors from the Middle East
Rajeev Kumar, Ahmad Alnuaimi, Hussain Mohammed, Amin Mombani, Gordana GolovicHost: RA George
Sign up for Spartan Trifecta in Dubai here - https://race.spartan.com/en/race/detail/8646/overview
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🏁 Introduction🔑
Key AI-Generated Takeaways:
1. How It All Began 🏃
2. Challenges and Achievements 🏆
3. Mental Toughness & Motivation 💪🧠
4. Preparation & Gear Insights 🎒
5. Being a Spartan Ambassador 🌟
6. Unbreakable Spirit: What It Means 🥇
7. Advice for Newcomers 🚀
8. Looking Ahead: Upco...
2024-12-1421 min
The Race Space Podcast🚨Beyond the Obstacles🚨 Climbing Walls & Breaking Limits - A Spartan Race Ambassador’s Perspective on Fitness, Grit, and the Spartan Spirit ⚡Participants: Spartan OG Ambassadors from the Middle East
Rajeev Kumar, Ahmad Alnuaimi, Hussain Mohammed, Amin Mombani, Gordana GolovicHost: RA George
Sign up for Spartan Trifecta in Dubai here - https://race.spartan.com/en/race/detail/8646/overview
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Episode Overview:Join us as we dive into the inspiring stories of six Spartan Race ambassadors from the Middle East, representing diverse backgrounds and careers, including doctors, personal trainers, musicians, and fitness enthusiasts. Discover how they...
2024-12-131h 29
The Race F1 PodcastQatar GP: Why yellow flag and penalty controversies overshadowed the raceEdd Straw is joined by Mark Hughes, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Samarth Kanal to dissect the Qatar Grand Prix, in which Max Verstappen's comfortable win was overshadowed by some controversial decisions from both the race director and the stewards. They discuss all the big talking points, plus answer the usual bumper crop of questions from The Race Members' Club.Buy tickets to our live shows:London on 16th January - https://podlifeevents.com/event-details/the-race-f1-podcast-live-from-london-16th-jan-2025-ticketsBirmingham on 17th January - https://podlifeevents.com/event-details/the-race-f1-podcast-live-from-birmingham-17th-jan-2025-ticketsWant...
2024-12-021h 06RACE IN REVIEWRaiders Of The Lost Apex | 2024 Austin GP Race Review | RACE IN REVIEW PODCASTIn this episode of Race In Review, hosts John and James discuss the recent Formula 1 race at the Circuit of the Americas, analyzing the performances of key drivers, including Max Verstappen and rookie sensations like Colapinto and Lawson. They delve into the implications of driver dynamics within Red Bull, the importance of understanding racing rules, and the strategies employed by top drivers. The conversation also touches on predictions for the upcoming Mexico Grand Prix and the future of young talent in Formula 1.
Chapters
00:00 Welcome to Race In Review
03:12 The Circuit of the Americas Overview
06:07 Red Bull's Performance and Driver...
2024-10-221h 05
Head StartRace InsuranceIf there’s one thing you can’t have enough of as a race director, it’s race insurance. Particularly - knock on wood - when the unexpected happens and you’re faced with a dreaded lawsuit that threatens to take away your livelihood and your piece of mind. So how can you best protect yourself and your business from the risks associated with putting on a race? What will your standard event liability policy cover? What does it exclude? And how should you expect to be protected against legal and medical claims should your race be held lia...
2024-06-101h 26
The Race IndyCar PodcastWhy wild Detroit race wasn't good for IndyCarLast weekend’s wild Detroit race is the subject of this week’s episode of The Race IndyCar Podcast.Was it a good race? It was certainly entertaining, but co-hosts JR Hildebrand and Jack Benyon reckoned it crossed a line.They assess driving standards (and how drivers need to do better), how the race was officiated, Dixon’s winning strategy, and how Alex Palou’s incredible 23-race streak came to an end.Angst in the paddock is also discussed after tempers flared between Santino Ferrucci, Colton Herta and Kyle Kirkwood.Note: This epi...
2024-06-051h 05RACE IN REVIEW2024 Miami Grand Prix Race Review | F1 In Focus PodcastIn this episode of F1 in Focus, John and James discuss the Miami Grand Prix and the performance of various drivers. They highlight the impressive sprint race performance of Daniel Ricciardo and his unfortunate result in the main race. They also discuss the penalties given to Kevin Magnussen and the need for a better penalty system. The hosts praise Lando Norris for his first-ever win and discuss the pressure he faced during the race. Overall, it was an exciting weekend with some unexpected results. Lando Norris's victory at the Russian Grand Prix was celebrated by the entire paddock, highlighting...
2024-05-071h 03
Race Above FitCast Season 1Fit Friday With Subhadra Singh | Race-Ready | Crafting the Ultimate Ironman Strategy | Kapil AroraWelcome to Fit Friday with Subhadra Singh. In this episode, we’re joined by the extraordinary Kapil Arora, a seasoned IRONMAN 140.6 Miles Triathlete, ultramarathoner, and a figure of inspiration in the endurance sports community.
Kapil’s journey is a saga of grit and determination. From his first triathlon to becoming a Limca Book National Record Holder, his story is one of relentless pursuit. In this episode, Kapil delves into the origins of his triathlon career, the importance of mental fortitude, and the resilience needed to stay in the race even when the going gets tough.
2024-05-0349 minRACE IN REVIEW2024 Australia Grand Prix Race Review | F1 In Focus PodcastIn this episode of F1 in Focus, James and John discuss the highlights of the Australian Grand Prix. They start with a race summary, highlighting Max Verstappen's retirement and Carlos Sainz's victory. They praise Sainz's performance and his ability to make strategic decisions during the race. The boys also discuss Fernando Alonso's tactical race and his ability to manage his position on the track. Finally, they analyze George Russell's accident and defend him against criticism, explaining the circumstances that led to the incident. The conversation covers the incident between George Russell and Fernando Alonso during the Abu Dhabi Grand...
2024-03-2553 min
Healing RaceCan Black & White Americans Talk Openly About Race Without Blowback and Blowups?What happens when four Americans - two black and two white - meet each other and have their first conversation about race together? For this next season of Healing Race, Andre and Todd will be bringing guests from across America together onto the show to ask the questions that they most want to discuss, or that they think our society should be talking about, when it comes to race.
In the first episode of Season 2, we start this new Healing Race journey with Marin, Susan, Landon and Marcus - who grew up in Georgia, Texas and Utah...
2024-03-0528 min
Head StartRace Trends 2023It’s that time of the year again. RunSignup’s annual RaceTrends report is out for 2023, and it’s larger and more comprehensive than ever before!Among the most notable trends highlighted in the report we see registrations for 2023 races up from 2022 and tantalisingly close to 2019 levels, entry fees continuing to climb across most race distances and event types, and encouraging trends in younger runner participation first seen in 2022 carrying through to 2023 numbers.With me today to go through the data, the trends and their implications, I’m delighted to welcome back to the podcast RunSignu...
2024-03-051h 05RACE IN REVIEW2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Race Review | F1 In Focus PodcastIn this episode of F1 in Focus, James and John discuss the recent Formula One race and the performance of the Alpine team. They also touch on the ongoing controversies and politics surrounding the sport. The race wasn't very exciting, with Max Verstappen winning and some unexpected results. However, Alpine struggled and faced issues with their car's performance. The hosts express their concerns about the team's performance and the need for improvement. They also discuss the need for transparency and proper investigations into the controversies in Formula One. The conversation covers the performance of the Red Bull cars, the...
2024-03-041h 02
The Race F1 PodcastRob Smedley on the secrets of race engineering, Massa's court case & moreLegendary race engineer Rob Smedley, famous for working with Felipe Massa at both Ferrari and Williams, is our very special guest for this episode of The Race F1 Podcast. He joins fellow North-Easterner Mark Hughes and host Edd Straw for a wide-ranging chat on the topic of engineering in F1, including how the task has changed in the past 25 years, why there are fewer and fewer 'generalist' engineers these days, and just what it takes to develop a good driver-race engineer relationship.Rob also fills us in on what he's been doing since leaving his role at...
2024-01-291h 10
The Race Space Podcast🚨 Unleashing the Legend, Trailblazing the OCR World 🚨: Conversation with Tom Maming, His Reign in Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, Savage Race and BeyondTHE RACE SPACE PODCAST
Guest: Tom Maming
Host: RA George
Date: 21st December Time 09:0am CST
Contact info for Tom Maming
Google Image for Tom Maming When you search for Spartan Trifecta
Google Search 1 http://tinyurl.com/48zxwmav
Google Search 2 http://tinyurl.com/yc6hjvd4
Facebook: @ tom.maming http://tinyurl.com/5a64bb8f
Instagram @tommaming http://tinyurl.com/yc3rb4er
Tom’s interview with Spartan Chief of Staff is here https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=774691113704640
Tom's Signature at R...
2023-12-221h 18
Head StartDesigning a Race CourseAs a race director, few things in the race planning lifecycle can be as exciting and enjoyable as designing a brand new race course. From picking a start area to mapping out race distances and figuring out where to place amenities, such as aid stations, race course design constitutes an important first step in shaping your race’s identity - one that will likely affect all aspects of your race experience, safety planning and logistics for years to come.So, how do you nail this critical first step in making your race a reality? How do you de...
2023-12-121h 14
Head StartBuilding a Race SeriesBuilding a race from the ground up, as anyone who’s done it will know, is a tough business. But what about planning, coordinating and growing a whole series of races, all with a common theme and brand identity? How do you finance and grow multiple races from scratch? How do you choose when and where to launch a new race? And how can you make use of local delivery partners to deliver new races on a budget, while ensuring your quality standards and vision are adhered to?That’s what we’ll be discussing today...
2023-11-081h 19The Race Space Podcast🔥Evolution of OCR & HYROX in the Middle East: 🚨 A Conversation with Rayyan Yacob Agha, Spartan Race MENA Managing Partner & HYROX Middle EastThe Race Space + Rayyan Yacob Agha
Guest: Rayyan Yacob Agha
Host: RA George
Date: 06th Nov, Time: 09:00
Contact Info for Rayyan: rayyan.agha@ae.spartan.com
LinkedIn Profile: https://tinyurl.com/24mwuybb
Spartan Arabia
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Hatta Trifecta & Kids, HH4HR & Trail - 25 & 26 Nov
Trifecta Pass Registration Link here https://tinyurl.com/mpaa2b4y
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2023-11-071h 12Healing RaceGrowing Up White: An Upbringing without RaceIn this episode, Andre asks Todd what it was like to grow up white, and Todd reflects on the role that race played in his upbringing, also sharing a story about the first time he experienced a racial conflict. They also discuss what leads us to identify with a race.
In previous episodes, you could see how Todd and Andre think approach the issue of race in our country very differently. In our upcoming episodes, they turn the clock back to explore how their different upbringings laid the groundwork for their different approaches to race relations.
2023-07-2925 minHealing RaceWhat Is It Like To Be Black in America? A First Conversation about Race Starts Here...What happens when college freshman roommates, friends of 25 years - one black, one white - have their first conversation about race?
When Todd asked Andre about having their first conversation about race and recording it to make it public, Andre said to himself 'what can I say that isn't being said already by others?' But then he thought, "When a person comes to you heart in hand and ready to listen, you rise and speak YOUR truth." Andre realized he wasn't a person in the news cycle. He was a real person holding the key to...
2023-07-2635 min
Head StartRace MerchandiseSelling merchandise is a great way to increase brand loyalty for participants outside race day, and, of course, a very good way to increase revenue from your event.So, how do you get started selling race merchandise, both online, on packet pickup and on race day? How do you pick and test merchandise items that sell? And, very importantly, how do you manage inventory well to maximize sales while minimizing the risk of costly leftover items?That’s what we’re going to be discussing today with my guest, Greelayer apparel President, and merchandising expert, Kim...
2023-06-261h 01
Race, Wealth & HealthUnveiling the Power Trio: The Inception of Race, Wealth & Health PodcastWelcome to the groundbreaking podcast, "Race, Wealth & Health," hosted by the inspiring Dr. Joycelyn Morris. In this introductory episode, Dr. Morris shares her captivating journey, weaving together her experiences in Wall Street's private wealth management and her passion for financial literacy research.
Having witnessed the disparities perpetuated by the financial world, Dr. Morris felt a burning curiosity about the intricate relationship between money and well-being. Guiding the affluent towards prosperity, she couldn't ignore the glaring inequalities that plagued society. This realization fueled her mission to explore the connection between race, wealth, and health, equipping individuals with the...
2023-06-1809 min
Head StartRace Medical PlanningFrom the minute the first participant shows up on race day till the time the last one leaves, responsibility for the wellbeing of everyone on and around your race course rests with you - the race director.So, how can you make sure your medical preparations are up to scratch? How do you figure out how many - and what type - of resources to dedicate to your race? And where does your duty of care as the race organizer towards your participants even begin and end, practically, legally and morally?That is what we’ll...
2023-06-121h 29
The Race Space PodcastThe Race Space Podcast: Brilliant Conversation with Mohammad Jafar. A Coach, OCR Athlete, Spartan SGX Level 2, Spartan Brand Ambassador 2022, Crossfit Level 1 (CF-OL1) & Spartan DEKA CertifiedThe Race Space Podcast + Mohammad Jafar
Guest: Mohammad Jafar
Host: Amin Mombani
⚡ Contact details: Mohammad Jafar
Instagram: @mohjafar https://tinyurl.com/5y67bd8c
Born Primitive Discount Code: MOHJAFARBP https://tinyurl.com/29c5ymbj
Spartan Race Discount Code: SA-23B https://tinyurl.com/mx893yxe
⚡ Contact details: The Grind OCR Kuwait (Launching soon…)
Instagram: @thegrindq8 https://tinyurl.com/yepbunea
🔴 Summary of the conversation
In this episode, we had an engaging conversation with Mohammad Jafar, where he shared his fitness journey and the challenges he faced, both physically and mentally. Here are some key points from our discussion:
• Mohammad Jafar talked about his p...
2023-04-071h 30
Head StartRace PhotosBesides race medals and finisher shirts, the one experience item participants have come to expect from a race, particularly in this digital age, is a good set of professional race photos. And perhaps because of the cultural changes that have come with the digital age, the purpose of race photography within the endurance events business has been swinging back and forth between race photos as a secondary revenue stream vs race photos as a marketing tool. So, do you offer paid photos, as a means of boosting your current bottom line? Or do you give...
2023-04-031h 17
Head StartRace PhotosBesides race medals and finisher shirts, the one experience item participants have come to expect from a race, particularly in this digital age, is a good set of professional race photos. And perhaps because of the cultural changes that have come with the digital age, the purpose of race photography within the endurance events business has been swinging back and forth between race photos as a secondary revenue stream vs race photos as a marketing tool. So, do you offer paid photos, as a means of boosting your current bottom line? Or do you give...
2023-04-031h 17
Head StartBuilding a Race BudgetWhether you’re putting on races through a for-profit or a nonprofit organization, having a good grasp of your race budget can often make the difference between a profitable bottom line and days of post-race head-scratching about what went wrong to land you in the red. Admittedly, building and maintaining a race budget is not a lot of fun - not to most people, anyway - but it is something that has to be done, and has to be done right. So to help us understand what “right” looks like for a race budget, I’ve got t...
2023-03-061h 25
The Race Space PodcastThe Race Space Podcast: Conversation with George Crewe: Hybrid athlete & coach specializing in HYROX, DEKA, OCR & Running. Co-Founder : Spirit Level & Hybrid Fusion RaceThe Race Space Podcast: George Crewe
Host: RA George
Guest: George Crewe, Spirit Level, Hybrid Fusion Race
Google Meet: Audio version
Upcoming Event: Date: 21st Jan, Hybrid Fusion Race
🔥Event Details🔥
Website: https://www.hybridfusionrace.com/
Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/msscb92k
Volunteer Registration: https://tinyurl.com/yhwmcjy9
Volunteers will receive a bag of goodies and 2 classes with Spirit Level
⚡George Crewe⚡
Instagram: george_crewe https://tinyurl.com/4zsdykpa
Email: George@spiritlevelae.com
Spirit Level website: https://www.spiritlevelae.com/
⚡Spirit Level⚡
Website: https://www.spiritlevelae.com/
Instagram: spiritlevel.uae https://tinyurl.com/bdh225uf
email: levelup@spiritlevelae.com
Mobile (+971...
2023-01-121h 05
The Race Space PodcastThe Race Space Podcast: Conversation with 🔥 Ahmed Al Naimi 🔥 Spartan Brand Ambassador 🔥 Rescue Scuba Driver🔥 A Great represenation of the sport from UAE 💪🏻Guest: Ahmed Al Naimi
Contact Information:
Instagram: @aalnaimi
https://tinyurl.com/5n7thyz8
🔥 Spartan Brand Ambassador🔥
•IT Engineer
•Rescue Diver
•Emergency FR
•DM 📩 Collaboration
•Athlete @myproteinme code DIVER
linktr.ee/ama.fitness
Conversation:
Ahmed Al Naimi is an Emirati National & Spartan Brand Ambassador
He has recently done his Spartan Trifecta World Championship in Greece
He shared his experience with Rain and Mud overseas
Discussed the importance of world championship events
He also shared how he started his journey in Spartan Race in 2017 in Hatta
His...
2022-12-0228 min
The Race Space PodcastThe Race Space Podcast: Conversation with 🔥 Annie Dube 🔥 🥈Spartan World Champs ‘21 🔴 An Outdoor Enthusiast | Daily adventurer | Travel junkie 🔴Guest: Annie Dube
Contact Information:
Instagram: @mountaingoatgirl
https://tinyurl.com/bddhbzb5
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TORC
@ocrdreamteam
@the_obstacle_racing_collab
@vjshoesusa
@surphyto
Women’s OCR Development Team
The 2022 Dream Team includes 8 up-and-coming women OCR athletes. Follow @elevatewomensocr for community group updates!
https://www.ocrdreamteam.com/
Conversation:
Annie is visiting the land of Gazelle, Abu Dhabi for the 2nd year for the Spartan World Championship
She shared her experience of racing in Abu Dhabi at Liwa
Her e...
2022-12-0245 min
The Race Space PodcastThe Race Space Podcast: Conversation with 🚨 Prince Vitalis 🚨 Spartan Brand AmbassadorGuest: Prince Vitalis, Spartan Brand Ambassador
Contact information:
Instagram: princevitalis0 https://tinyurl.com/4ejvyhn3
Prince is also active in Xtreme Endurance: IG @xtreme_endurance
Conversation:
Prince shared his journey and experience in Obstacle Course Races & Endurance training and events
Currently, he is extremely active in Xtreme Endurance
He also shared his passion for Hiking when he first visited Dubai
He shared his first experience in Running and how he met fellow athletes who introduced him to OCR
He shared his experience volunteering for the OCR event
Discussed his First OCR which was an Al Ain Zoo
He...
2022-12-0140 min
The Race Space PodcastThe Race Space Podcast: Conversation with 🚨 Haythem Hosam 🚨 Spartan Brand AmbassadorGuest: Haythem Hosam, Spartan Brand Ambassador
Contact information:
Instagram: @haythemhosny https://tinyurl.com/bdfh3yh3
An active member of Xtreme Endurance: XE @xtreme_endurance
Active Runner @trail_runners_dxb @530_run
Marshals @emiratimarshals
ERC @emiratesrc
Conversation
Haythem shared his journey in Obstacle Course Race in Dubai
Currently, he is the brand ambassador of the Spartan Race and a great ambassador for the sport
He has a strong passion for Extreme Endurance & is an active member of Xtreme Endurance
Haythem is active in Deka, Hyrox, Desert Shield Fitness (Ring the Bell) & many other events
He s...
2022-12-0149 min
The Race Space PodcastThe Race Space Podcast: 🚨The Unbreakable Pass 🚨 Conversation with Joe De Sena, CEO & Founder of Spartan Race, Shawn Rothman, CTO of Spartan Race, & Calvin Becerra Digital Creator, NTF specialistGuest: Joe De Sena, CEO & Founder of Spartan Race, Shawn Rothman, Chief Technology Officer of Spartan Race, & Calvin Becerra Digital Creator, NTF specialist
Date: 04th October
Time: 05:00 pm EST, 01:00 GST
Google Meet Session
NFT Pass Website: https://unbreakable.spartan.com/
Benefits of the Unbreakable Pass: https://unbreakable.spartan.com/#benefits
Opensea.io: https://opensea.io/collection/spartan-unbreakable-pass
Twitter: https://twitter.com/spartanrace
Website: https://www.spartan.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNmN6ug7jWC44CizNzxAdQ
Facebook: https...
2022-11-3044 min
The Race Space PodcastThe Race Space Podcast: Conversation with Garfield Griffiths, Spartan Race (Sr. Director of Special Events) Spartan World Championship takes place in Al Wathbah, Abu DhabiGuest: Garfield Griffiths, Spartan Race
Date 26th October
Time: 17:00 GST
Google Meet: Audio version
Instagram: Garfield_griffiths_stuff https://tinyurl.com/4k9j9dzu
Email: Garfieldg@Spartan.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garfield-griffiths-73475a6/
Spartan Website: https://www.spartan.com/
Spartan World Championship Link: https://tinyurl.com/vs3due9z OR https://tinyurl.com/mry8tx6d
Discount Code: WCAMB-6191A
Summary of the conversation
• Garfield Griffiths shared his experience of getting into the Obstacle Course Race over a decade ago since 2011
• Experience in events befo...
2022-11-3041 min
Head StartCarbon Neutral Race ProductionIn a previous episode of the podcast with guest Brian Schmidt of P3R, we saw how it is possible for even a very large race like the Pittsburgh Marathon to achieve zero waste status - that is, the goal of diverting more than 90% of total race waste away from landfill. But what about carbon emissions? Is it equally feasible to aspire towards carbon neutrality, that is to say, putting on an event with net zero (or perhaps even negative) carbon footprint. Well, that’s what we’ll be discussing today with my guest Porter Brat...
2022-11-281h 04
Head StartDesigning Actionable Race SurveysMost races only come around once a year. So when you’re working to improve a race for your participants, you’ve got precious few opportunities to receive feedback from them. How do you use those opportunities right? And what feedback should you look to gather from them?Well, my guest today, Laurel Park, has the unique privilege of being both a race director and a PhD in survey design, and has helped countless organizations develop effective surveys that leverage customer feedback to inform strategic decisions. As the President of the Ann Arbor Track Club, Laurel knows runn...
2022-11-141h 14
Head StartStarting Out as a Race DirectorLooking into the business of putting on races from the outside, as a passionate runner and racer, you might be mistaken in thinking that putting on races is a fairly straightforward, relaxing, comfortably profitable thing to do. I can hear some of you chuckling there…Well, my guests today, brothers Jeremy and William Fermo, are exactly the type of passionate runner that would try to make a business out of directing races. Which is why in late 2021, they put aside their medical degrees and took the plunge into planning their first race, Shannon’s Run in Orange, Texa...
2022-10-311h 21
Head StartiRewind: Personalized Race VideosPersonalized participant video, where a participant receives an edited video of themselves in the race after they cross the finish line (often as soon as a few minutes after), has been a long time coming in mass-participation events. So how far has personalized video technology really come over the last few years? What does it add to the race experience? How much does it cost? And is the cost worth it, compared to, say, offering just race photos, as most races currently do?Today we’ll be looking at all these questions and more, through th...
2022-06-271h 18
Head StartRace Announcers!Does your race employ a race announcer? Chances are probably not. You may think that your race is not big enough to have one or that the money spent on a race announcer could be better spent elsewhere - or not spent at all, if you run a for-profit race or raising money for a charity or cause close to your heart.Well, today we’re going to try and give you some reasons to reconsider with the help of my guests, professional announcers Fitz Koehler and Steve Fleck. We’re going to be looking at the many...
2022-04-181h 24
Head StartRace ExposWhen you think of race expos, what kind of thing comes to mind? Well, if you’re like me, you’re probably thinking huge pre-race expos like New York or London, where you go to pick up your bib and race packet, and where you get to stroll around hundreds of booths from high-profile running brands showcasing their latest thing. Race expos are actually a lot more common than you think, and, according to my guest today, absolutely every event can and should have one. And why wouldn’t yours? Race expos are an amazing way to elevat...
2022-01-241h 01
Head StartMarketing Your Race InternationallySports tourism - you’ve heard the phrase, people traveling to places to participate in sporting - that’s a whole thing these days. And a very fast-growing thing at that. So, how can your race capitalize on this trend and how can you position your event to attract more overseas or out-of-state participants?That’s exactly what we’ll be getting into today with my guest, George Kakourides, Marketing Director for the Logicom Cyprus Marathon. As you’ll hear, George has worked really hard on growing international participation for the Logicom Cyprus Marathon since 2014 with some...
2021-12-131h 10
Head StartRunning a Race Ambassador ProgramIt’s very fashionable these days to hear people speak of “influencers” - people who work with brands to promote their products and services to a niche audience in which they have a strong following. Well, our industry has had that for a while. They’re called race ambassadors and they can be your race’s special influencers, going out into the community and spreading the word for your event in their running club, weekly group run, or the next race or expo they attend.Today I have the pleasure of talking with William Dyson, Communicat...
2021-11-011h 18