First ever Spartan Sprint done today 😃🔥
A few of us who’ve grown up doing Spartan Kids finally stepped up and took on an open wave together.
We all absolutely loved it. No pressure, loads of laughs, helping each other round, and getting a proper taste of what’s next.
Not a bad way to start the next chapter 👊🔥
🎙️ The Swift Half Ep 272: Weddings, Winning and Will Chung Joins the Chaos
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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To Fitness Racing Athletes he is “Producer Alan”, to Obstacle Racers he is “Muddy Duck” and to others he is simply Alan.
However you know him the UKHXR and UKOCR community would like to say a massive congratulations to Alan and Paula on their Nuptials today.
We wish you both many years of happiness together and we will all see you when you get back in 2 weeks from a well deserved break AKA the Honeymoon.
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!
listen at https://pod.link/1551477554
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British OCR Championships🇬🇧 2026 at Nuclear Races 💛🖤
The final obstacle — The Travelator 😲
One last push to the finish. 💪🔥
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🎙️ The Swift Half – Episode 271 , News, reviews and opinions inbound
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?
Listen Here https://pod.link/1551477554
Camera operators wanted 📹
Are you heading to the British Champs this weekend?
Got a phone and a bit of spare time?
We’re looking for people to help film some footage to promote OCR. No professional kit needed—just enthusiasm and a willingness to capture the action.
If you’re interested in getting involved, drop me a message! #drop #message‼️ #Message #message‼
Who's Hot Episode 99
The British Championships preview Episode
Wil, beck, and Fin are joined by Dave to talk about the @britishobstaclesports British Championships hosted by @nuclearraces
listen https://pod.link/1551477554
Watch at /UKOCR
Had the best time at @missionoutadventure 🔥
My favourite obstacle was the Jump Tower. There were three heights, and you had to complete the lower height first to get a stamp on your hand before moving up to the next one.
I managed to get to the second height. I was really scared at first, but the marshal was so nice and gave me some great advice, which really helped.
The juniors at @rumblefitness_uk would absolutely love it here
@uk_ocr_harry did amazing too — he completed all three heights first go! 💪🔥
