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Obstacle Running Adventures476. reRUN of 114. Spartan Greek Peak Winter Sprint with Elites!Work has been absolute chaos for Mike while Katelyn gets to enjoy February vacation! We reached out to a few guests but due to availability continuing to be pushed back we needed to fall back to rereleasing a previously released episode. This time on a beloved Winter Spartan Race at Greek Peak in New York! This was the one year that we were able to make it and pretty sure the second to last one that they ever did. So come back with us on a trip to 2019 when the sport was still pretty amazing...
2026-02-181h 08
Who the WYLD Things Are with Ryan MaguireThe Flight After the Fall // Jason Hardrath // Ep. 90This podcast is in loving memory of Rylan Schadegg.The podcast 'Who The WYLD Things Are' features guest Jason Hardrath, an accomplished endurance athlete known for setting 100 fastest known times (FKTs). Jason discusses his transition from being a top mountain athlete to facing serious health challenges, including a debilitating car accident and long COVID, which significantly impacted his ability to train and compete. During his recovery, Jason discovered paragliding, which became a new passion and a means of experiencing growth and adventure without relying solely on physical endurance. He delves into the intricacies of...
2026-01-261h 08
Fitness Racing PodcastDEKA World Championships - Gwion Ellis and Tania ThiesThis week we have two interviews with athletes who competed at the World Championships. Gwion was competing in the age group championships for 18-24 in only his second ever DEKA FIT and won his AG at DEKA MILE. Meanwhile Tania won the Elite DEKA FIT Doubles and also earned podiums at other disciplines having raced 7 races in Fort Lauderdale. We take a deep dive into their races and also the rest of their time in the USA. Follow our guests on Instagram Gwion - @gwionellis Tania - @tt...
2025-12-171h 05Obstacle Running Adventures466. Brooklyn Nichols on Winning the DEKA World Championship in FIT, MILE, and STRONG!DEKA World Championships took place in Fort Lauderdale, FL this past weekend and while we focus on being an OCR podcast, this event has my interest every year! Since we didn't fly down to cover it in person (someday!), we looked for an athlete to have on the show to talk about their experience. It didn't take long to pick Brooklyn Nichols as our potential guest as she had an incredible race weekend being the first elite to win all events, especially in an increasingly stacked field! We talk about her background in sport and...
2025-12-101h 12
The OCR ReportOCR CWC with Race Director Robert Camilleri Use discount code OCRREPORT20 to save 20% on your next Spartan, DEKA, or Tough Mudder event. --- Support The OCR Report by shopping on Amazon! It helps us and doesn't cost you a thing! --- Robert Camilleri is the Race Director for the 2026 OCR Community World Championships taking place next year in Australia. Robert joins the show to talk about the race, the obstacles, and everything you need to know to have a great race experience in Australia. Before the interview, Will talks about the memorial service for Rylan Schadegg....
2025-11-0440 min
Rox Lyfe - The HYROX PodcastRyan Kent on HYROX Training, Mental Toughness, and Life After LossIn this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, we chat with Ryan Kent (@dr0pthehammer) - one of HYROX’s most respected athletes and a long-time presence at the sharp end of the sport.Ryan was the first athlete to break 60 minutes on US soil, a former North American Champion, and the 2023 Chicago Major winner - but this conversation goes far beyond race results.We talk about:✔️ How growing up with a professional bodybuilder and arm-wrestler for a dad shaped his mindset✔️ His early years as a child running prodigy and what drove...
2025-10-231h 08Obstacle Running Adventures455. Annie Dube on Injury, Firefighting, Winning Spartan Trifecta and Pan American Championships, and More!Spartan Trifecta World Championship took place a week before Spartan Pan American Championship and there was a badass woman who won both events! It's been a couple years since we have had Annie Dube on the show and I figured this would be a great time to reach back out and catch up on how life has been going! We talk about her overcoming injuries, becoming a firefighter, the community reaction to her returning to the sport, what made her register for these events, how it feels to be the champion of both despite some...
2025-09-221h 10
The Running PublicRylan RememberedToday we’re re-airing our interview with Rylan Schadegg. Rylan passed away last week and this is the best way we know of keeping his voice alive.
2025-09-181h 59
The OCR ReportRylan Schadegg Has Passed AwayRylan Schadegg has passed away. We will talk with members of the community and share stories and memories of his life in the future, but it is too soon right now.
2025-09-1609 min
Hybrid Fitness ReportInterview with Jay Curtis (Deadly Dozen) plus DEKA updates and workout of the week.Jay Curtis (Founder & CEO of Deadly Dozen joins us for an extended interview to cover a wide range of topics including: Jay's background in the Army and running a gymHow Deadly Dozen came to beWhat is Deadly Dozen: a detailed breakdownWhat makes Deadly Dozen different - but related to - CrossFit, Hyrox, DEKA, ATHX et al.Movement standards and judgingDeadly Dozen's exciting plans for 2026!...plus world domination, North Korea, and how Macclesfield is the centre of the universe...You can find out more at: www.de...
2025-09-161h 04Obstacle Running Adventures454. reRun of 296. Rylan Schadegg on Winning Spartan North American Championship, Palm Beach Deka FIT, and Faith!Rylan Schadegg was a beloved member of both the OCR and hybrid racing communities! Our paths had crossed numerous times during our coverage of obstacle course racing and he stood out as always being very kind and respectful. We were devastated to hear the news of his passing and we wanted to do something for those that loved him. We first had him on the show in September 2022 after winning the Spartan North American Championship but we had the chance to meet him and having him on the show in person at both OCRWC and the Spartan...
2025-09-151h 14
Hybrid Coaching Podcast - HYROX CoachingHCP #67 - Anti-Doping Education & Listener QuestionsAnthony and JK get together and expand on their Anti-doping talk. Trying to dive into the nuances of how an athlete has to navigate anti-doping by being more diligent than ever about what they put into their body. Figuring out what can result in a violation and where to look - check out the WADA prohibited list. Also they answer some questions from listeners on who would win, which workouts (Fran, Clovis, The Chief, and Kelly)!We are also saddened by the passing of one of the brightest spots in the Hybrid Fitness community, Rylan Schadegg. He was truly...
2025-09-121h 03
THE PROCESS PODCAST#285 Rylan Schadegg: Elite HYROX Athlete Gives You His Winning StrategyRylan Schadegg is an HYROX athlete in the coveted Elite 15, as well as endurance coach passionate about optimizing performance. With a background in trail running, obstacle racing, and strength training, Rylan shares his deep insights into race programming, assessment, pacing strategies, and the importance of balancing strength and endurance. Rylan's experience and practical advice will inspire and guide you on your fitness journey. Ed asks Rylan to dive into the science and strategy behind racing smarter, training better, and pushing the limits in HYROX. THIS PODCAST IS PROUD TO BE SPONSORED BY COMPANIES WE BELIEVE IN 📖 todaywellspent.com Save 10% on...
2025-07-281h 38
Hybrid Fitness MediaThe Rest Of HYROX Chicago InterviewsA nice collection of athletes caught during Friday and Saturday of the HYROX World Championships in Chicago. Morgan and Fahsy - Women's Pro Friday Michael O'Loughlin - Men's Pro Friday Isaac Sanderson - Men's Pro Friday Jake Gibbs - Men's Pro Friday Sean Noble - Men's Pro Friday Cheryl Snow - Women's Pro Saturday Camilla Massa - - Women's Pro Saturday Vivian Tafuto - Relay Saturday Emile Dahmen - - Relay Saturday Ginix Xu - Relay Saturday M...
2025-06-2633 minRox Lyfe - The HYROX Podcast"I couldn't breathe!" - HYROX Elite 5 Athlete: Rylan SchadeggIn this week’s episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I got to speak with Rylan Schadegg (@ryalnschadegg). Rylan recently qualified for the Elite race at the HYROX World Championships after an incredible 3rd place finish at the Elite 15 Major in Amsterdam. What makes his performance even more remarkable is that he's been battling serious health challenges over the past year—and heading into Amsterdam, he thought it might be his last race for a while. In this candid conversation, Rylan opens up about everything he's faced since we last spoke—how he’s navigated the physical, mental, and spiritua...
2024-10-311h 03
Joe Reilly PodcastEp. 53 - Rylan Schadegg - 5 Strategies To Deploy When You Are InjuredRylan Schadegg is a 4x DEKA World Champion and a Spartan, HYROX and Obstacle Course Racer (OCR). I spoke to Rylan earlier this year in Episode 26 about his racing, training and background. But since then he’s been hampered with an acute medical issue which has seemingly put a stop to all athletic endeavours and races.
He lifts the curtain to it all at the start of the episode, and we we delve into the five main things he has been doing to keep as sane and as fit as possible. Zone 1 training, needing gra...
2024-09-0551 minJoe Reilly PodcastEp. 26 - Rylan Schadegg - Faith & Fitness: A World Championship Winning CombinationRylan Schadegg is a 4x DEKA World Champion and a Spartan, Hyrox and Obstacle Course Racer (OCR).
This was one of those episodes were I had planned topics of conversation and set questions, but 10 minutes into the episode they’d gone out of the window and we went down rabbit hole after rabbit hole, it was a super fun and interesting conversation.
We cover topics such as: how Rylan balances competing on the world stage at so many different sports, his unbelievable childhood and values instilled in him by his parents, just wait until you hear some of the stories, hi...
2024-01-291h 08
Hybrid Fitness MediaInterviews from DEKA World Champs 2023 Live from Dallas Texas. 3 days at the DEKA World Champs. You will hear from: Friday: Nick Ryker, Matt Stankiewitch, Dr. Alandra Greenlee, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Kent, JayFit, Rob Porter, Terra Jackson, and Rylan Schadegg. Saturday: Camilla Massa, Terra, Michelle Navaro, Jack Bauer and Ashley Reis. Sunday: Alex Walker, Carly Wopat, Cheryl Snow, Camilla, and Kevin Gregory Sponsor Mention: We're grateful to Resolute Coffee for sponsoring this episode and introducing their brand-new CRUSHIT Monthly Club! Members are treated t...
2023-12-122h 13Rox Lyfe - The HYROX PodcastRylan Schadegg Interview (3rd Fastest HYROX Man Ever!)In this week’s episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast I get to speak with the brilliant.
Rylan is just 25 years old. At the recent Elite race at HYROX Chicago – the first major race of the season – Rylan finished 2nd in a very impressive time of 55:46 (making him the third fastest Mens Pro athlete ever).
He competes in a wide range of events / sports – he isn’t solely focused on HYROX – but is seemingly able to do so to a very high level throughout. In this chat we talk about his training, how he’s made such sign...
2023-11-231h 01
Who the WYLD Things Are with Ryan MaguireElite Hyrox and Deka Athlete // EP.45 // Rylan SchadeggMy name is Rylan Schadegg. I am an endurance multi sport, hybrid athlete, and coach. I have been coaching mountain bikers, road cyclists, trail/road runners, OCR athletes, and Hybrid athletes, for over half a decade now. I became passionate about getting the most performance out of my body a decade ago, when I realized endurance sports were my passion. Learning how to get faster, stronger, and increase my endurance ceiling engulfed my free time. I realized there are endless possibilities in endurance progression, with the right focus, and training. Over the last 7 years, I have raced mountain bikes...
2023-11-221h 13
Hybrid Fitness MediaHYROX Chicago Major - Athlete Interviews Live from the Navy Pier in Chicago. We spoke with all podium athletes and more from the first-ever HYROX Major. You will hear from: 1st place Ryan Kent and Megan Jacoby 2nd place Rylan Schadegg and Lauren Weeks 3rd place Alex Roncevic and Linda Meier plus Vivian Tafuto, Rich Ryan, Carly Wopat, and Anthony Peressini. Sponsor Mention: We're grateful to Resolute Coffee for sponsoring this episode and introducing their brand-new CRUSHIT...
2023-11-1552 min
OFX PodcastOFX EPISODE 152: RYLAN SCHADEGG IS ON A ROLL.OFX EPISODE 152: RYLAN SCHADEGG IS ON A ROLL.
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This one is a little late and was recorded before Rylan’s Hyrox win and resulting elite 15 placement. We do however get to chat about his wins at OCRWC and Alpha Warrior.
2023-11-0256 min
Hybrid Fitness MediaUltimate Alpha Warrior Recap Interviews live on-site from the first-ever Ultimate Alpha Warrior competition. We spoke with Rylan Schadegg, Jarrett Newby, Noah Palicia, Veejay Jones, Ryan Kent, Stephanie Williams, Meg Jacoby, Tiffanie Sawatzke, Kris Rugloski, Carly Wopat, and Chad from Alpha Warrior. Our article recap which includes all obstacles and workout stations can be found here. Special thanks to today's sponsor – Resolute Coffee. "Resolute is born from a love of coffee and belief in the human spirit." Go check them out now on Instagram or their...
2023-10-101h 03
Race Brain PodcastSlowest Hyrox sleds ever, Rylan's Record Setting DEKA Weekend, & FISO OCR World Champs.In this episode, the squad discusses various topics, including the most recent results in Hyrox Warsaw, where Poland seemingly received US sleds. We preview the upcoming DEKAFIT Orlando with another stacked field of women, including Meg Jacoby, Vivien Tufuto, and Terra Jackson. Then we touch on the record-breaking weekend for Rylan Schadegg for DEKASTRONG and DEKAMILE. Plus, we touch on the FISO OCR World Championships.
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2023-09-132h 02Obstacle Running Adventures342. Spartan Poconos 3K Audio and Interviews with Elites!Mike and Katelyn took the drive down to Palmerton, Pennsylvania to cover the most stacked Spartan race that they have ever been to (also to visit Scranton which The Office was based on)! This was also the first time meeting a lot of these Spartan athletes and staff as well which was great because the big series races don't come to the northeast like they used to. Check below to see what athletes we had on the show and around what time to find them! 0:00 – 2:57 – Intro 2:57 – 9:53 – Quick News 9:53 – 11:38 – Content Preface 11:38 - 4...
2023-07-241h 22Obstacle Running Adventures341. Noah Buschur on Ninja, Horses, Edaphoecotropism, and Savage Race Chicago!Last weekend was the Savage Chicago Point Series Race and there was a face on the podium that we (and likely many others) did not recognize! Noah Buschur was the athlete to place 3rd behind Shawn Roberts and Ryan Kempson! Not only is he talented in OCR (and making us feel old), but he is also an artist, ninja, and has experience with mini horses! 0:00 – 4:38 – Intro 4:38 – 14:25 – Quick News 14:25 – 15:00 – Content Preface 15:00 - 51:04 - Noah Buschur Interview 51:04 - End – Outro Next episode we will be releasing the ~30 interviews tha...
2023-07-1855 min
True Transformation PodcastRylan Schadegg - From Eating Disorder to Elite AthleteIn this podcast episode, Josiah sits down with Rylan Schadegg to discuss hybrid fitness. They talk about the importance of soft tissue development, Rylan's background in cycling, and the transition to hybrid racing. They also share personal experiences with eating disorders and the negative effects of excessive screen time. They emphasize the importance of physical activity for children's well-being and brain development. They discuss the impact of media consumption and the need to make purposeful choices. They also touch on the importance of trust in mentors and the value of adversity...
2023-07-111h 39
Obstacle Racing Media PodcastSavage Georgia Spring 2023 The first race of the Savage Pro Series took place in Dallas, Georgia. Here are interviews with many of the top men and women. Ryan Kempson (1st) Shawn Roberts (2nd) Rylan Schadegg (3rd) Nick Ryker (4th) Joseph Cotto (5th) Kevin Thompson (6th) John Penland (7th) Justin "Matthew" Wiliams Michael Mitchell (ORM Tent Guy) and Jeff Marier (ORM Film Guy) Jessika Poppie (Savage Social and Merch Gal) Kris Rugloski (1st) Alex Walker (2nd) Jamie Horianopoulos (3rd) Chrissy McFarland (4...
2023-03-291h 04
The OCRWC PodcastEpisode Six S3 - Rylan SchadeggAfter an impressive end of 2022 including performances at OCRWC, TWC, and Spartan WC, Rylan has kicked off 2023 at the top of the OCRWC rankings with strong hybrid events.
We catch up with him to talk about Gov Games, Hybrid racing, coaching, and most importantly hie personal development and goals.
2023-03-231h 27
OFX PodcastOFX EPISODE 116: DEKA FIT RECORD HOLDER RYLAN SCHADEGG.OFX EPISODE 116: DEKA FIT RECORD HOLDER RYLAN SCHADEGG. After a few attempts we finally catch up with Rylan Schadegg. Topics include his recent Deka win, hitting the Ninja gym, his thoughts on Hyrox, and his plans for 2023. This could very well end up being the year of Schadegg.
2023-02-2457 min
Hyperthreads10. Off Season Training, Supplements & Rylan SchadeggFor a lot of us, off-season training can be a love-hate relationship. It's not always easy to sit on a trainer for an hour or two; however, there are a lot of benefits that can come from it if structured correctly. On this week's episode, we discuss a few topics such as off-season training, FTP tests, supplements we use for training, and, more importantly, we have one of our incredibly talented sponsored athletes, Rylan Schadegg, tell us more about him as an athlete in the CrossFit/Spartan racing industry.For questions or even if you want...
2023-01-181h 10Obstacle Running Adventures309. Deka World Championships with Terra Jackson!We are going hybrid on this episode with Terra Jackson! Since we weren't able to cover the Deka World Championships in person we knew we needed at least one episode to give it some love. Following the results Mike immediately knew that he wanted Terra as the guest. Terra took 1st in Deka Fit, 1st in Deka Strong, and 3rd in the Deka Mile showing what a well rounded athlete she is. We also knew a bit more about her from listening to the OFX Podcast which was helpful as well. We discuss how she...
2022-12-051h 12
Obstacle Racing Media PodcastOCR Weekly Show - November 7, 2022 Super stacked show with Matt Kemp and Joe Pattrick. We were then joined from Greece by Kris Rugloski and Rylan Schadegg. They finished 3rd and 2nd overall this weekend at Spartan Trifecta World Champs. As a bonus, I spoke with Alisa Petrova who came in 2nd overall in Trifecta World Champs, and Sergei Perelygin who came 7th overall after coming 2nd in the Sprint, and 4th in the Super. A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough...
2022-11-071h 36
OCR Unedited PodcastOCR Unedited Season 2, Episode 73: Rylan SchadeggOCR Unedited welcomes OCR athlete Rylan Schadegg.
We are excited to have the funny, charasmatic and talented athlete Rylan join us so we can learn more about him. In this episode, Rylan talks to us about how he got started in athletics, how he discovered OCR, how he manages his personal life and athletic career, his experience at the OCR World Championships in Vermont, and SO MUCH MORE!
2022-10-0742 min
The Natural Running NetworkInterview with Rylan SchadeggHard to believe but yes it’s true! I did an interview after a long break from podcasting. I said I wouldn’t do it unless I found someone interesting to chat with. So… I reached out to Rylan Schadegg, someone I think is worth a look. A fierce competitor new on the OCR and functional fitness…Read more →
2022-09-301h 01
The Natural Running NetworkInterview with Rylan SchadeggHard to believe but yes it’s true! I did an interview after a long break from podcasting. I said I wouldn’t do it unless I found someone interesting to chat with. So… I reached out to Rylan Schadegg, someone I think is worth a look. A fierce competitor new on the OCR and functional fitness…
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2022-09-301h 01
The OCRWC PodcastEpisode Twelve S2 - Rylan SchadeggWith a strong sporting background, and a powerful competitive spirit, Rylan took on the challenge of OCR after overcoming personal struggles. With impressive performances over the last year, more recently at Spartan NorAM and Dekafit, all eyes are on this youngster to see how he will perform at the upcoming OCRWC.
I had the pleasure of getting to know this rising star, learning more about his inspirations and life goals, and how he has got to where he is today.
2022-09-081h 14Obstacle Running Adventures296. Rylan Schadegg on Winning Spartan North American Championship, Palm Beach Deka FIT, and Faith!Rylan Schadegg won the Spartan North American Championship last weekend in Kelowna located in British Columbia, Canada! This weekend he won the Palm Beach Deka Fit setting a new record and beating Ryan Kent by seconds! These are pretty impressive accomplishments but only some of the reasons why we wanted to have him on the show! On previous appearances on other podcasts like Reinforced Running and The Running Public he was very vocal about his history of disordered eating, and he discussed being plagued with injuries like his calcaneus. Through interviewing other athletes in the sport Rylan...
2022-09-051h 10
Obstacle Racing Media PodcastRylan Schadegg and Immie Cross Both of these athletes won Spartan Races last weekend. Let's learn more about them. New obstacle racing discord Support Us On Patreon ORM YouTube Channel Intro Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels Today's show is sponsored by: Barbados Adventure Race – Have an awesome RaceCation on December 3rd in the Caribbean. 3K and 10K options. Code ORM for 10 percent off. Double Black Events – A brand new trail race experience with 3 unique h...
2022-09-011h 40Obstacle Running Adventures286. The Final(?) Indian Mud Run with Miranda Huber!Katelyn had the opportunity to interview Miranda Huber! Miranda talked about her her fifth place finish at the Savage Point Series, her experince at The 10th Indian Mud Run and being a member of the MudGear-BOTL Pro Team! 0:00 - 3:00 - Intro 3:00 - 19:35 - Not-so-quick News 19:35 - 20:20 - Content Preface 20:20 - 50:20 - Interview with Miranda Huber 50:20 - End - Outro ____ News Stories: Roe v. Wade Overturned Viking Wonderland 2022 Series OCR Everest Video Rose Wetzel has E. Coli
2022-06-2854 min
Woven Athlete Podcast003. Rylan Schadegg: How Surrendering And Admitting Led To So Much MoreSeries: "I think I can or I can't: Managing Healthy and Unhealthy Expectations as an Athlete."
In today's episode, we interview Pro Endurance Athlete Rylan Schadegg. Rylan is an all around athlete. He is one of those guys that has the gift of picking up almost any sport and making it happen. He began his competitive journey at an early age. It started with soccer for years. He then found interest in Mountain Biking, which lead to him becoming pro. When he is not going up and down mountains, he works as a Fire Fighter. His endurance, m...
2022-03-1655 min
RMR Training Podcast214: Rylan Schadegg - Injury recovery, dedication, and perspective.Rylan Schadegg is one of the brightest young stars in the sport of OCR. After a break-out second-place finish at the 2021 USNS race in Utah, Rylan, unfortunately, suffered a season-ending injury. But Rylan has an unbreakable spirit and is poised for a bug 2022. In this episode, we talk about his recovery process, his 2022 season goals, operating the results from the person, and training volume.Follow Rylan @rylanschadegg Follow Reinforced Running7-Day Free Trial Reinforced OCR Training GroupBuy Reinforced Running T-shirts
2022-02-211h 28
The Running PublicEpisode 69: Rylan SchadeggRylan is the newest "name to watch" in the OCR scene. At only 23 years of age, he has already retired from professional mountain bike racing and switched gears in order to attack obstacle course racing. Sit back, relax, and get to know the next big thing in this sport!
2021-05-221h 55