Nitty Gritty Training

Kris is a 26 yr old resident of Colorado who loves to run far, preferably in the mountains. Having seen success in anything from 3-mile obstacle course races to 100-mile mountain trail ultras (only a few weeks apart(!), she’s always down for an adventure and a chance to push her limits. She lives by the principle of asking not what you can do for your body but what your body can do for you. Kris shares great wisdom on embodying a fitness, healthy, and fun lifestyle!  The Nitty Gritty Training Podcast is a bi-weekly show with OCR Pro Faye Stenning and Canadian Olympian Jess O'Connell. Kris runs 100 miles at World's Toughest Mudder Video. Faye Jess Coaching Website Listen to this and all Nitty Gritty episodes  

The Nitty Gritty Training Podcast is a bi-weekly show with OCR Pro Faye Stenning and Canadian Olympian Jess O'Connell. We are joined by the legend himself - Matt B Davis! The voice behind and face of Obstacle Racing Media shares a bit about how he got into obstacle racing and shares lots of his hot takes on the history and future of the sport. Faye Jess Coaching Website Listen to this and all Nitty Gritty episodes

This week we give you the nitty gritty on EIGHT of the hottest fitness fads, including CrossFit, pilates, HITT training, hybrid racing, and more. We break down what each fad is, what we love about each one, and what you should be cautious of. The Nitty Gritty Training Podcast is a bi-weekly show with OCR Pro Faye Stenning and Canadian Olympian Jess O'Connell. Faye Jess Coaching Website Listen to this and all Nitty Gritty episodes

The Nitty Gritty Training Podcast is a bi-weekly show with OCR Pro Faye Stenning and Canadian Olympian Jess O'Connell. Resolutions are just a fancy word for "goals", and athletes are no strangers to goals! However, resolutions are notorious for being quickly forgotten. This week, we share some effective tips on how to make your new year's goals attainable, realistic, and much more likely to be reached. Faye Jess Coaching Website Listen to this and all Nitty Gritty episodes

The Nitty Gritty Training Podcast is a bi-weekly show with OCR Pro Faye Stenning and Canadian Olympian Jess O'Connell. We're celebrating TWO years of the Nitty Gritty Training Podcast with a walk down memory lane! In this episode, we share some of our hottest takes and the most helpful or interesting facts we've learned over the past 70+ episodes.  Faye Jess Coaching Website Listen to this and all Nitty Gritty episodes

Hold my protein shake...An interview with the ageless Shari Boyle The Nitty Gritty Training Podcast is a bi-weekly show with OCR Pro Faye Stenning and Canadian Olympian Jess O'Connell. Shari is a lifelong athlete with a range of accomplishments including racing at the 2005 World Cross Country Championships, being a member of the 4x800m Master's World Record team, and finishing 4th at the Spartan Race Canadian Elite series in 2021. That's right - the ELITE series, as a Master! at 49 years old, Shari shares what keeps her passion for sport alive, her attitude towards embracing challenges that scare her, and how she adjusts training and goals while still sticking her nose into the highest level of competition.  Shari on IG Faye Jess Coaching Website Listen to this and all Nitty Gritty episodes

The Nitty Gritty Training Podcast is a bi-weekly show with OCR Pro Faye Stenning and Canadian Olympian Jess O'Connell. Nothing beats the convenience and customizability of a home gym. That said, it can be hard to know where to start!  What equipment is essential, and what just takes up space? How can you create a home gym on a budget?  We break down where to spend your money and what to hold off on to make your home gym as practical as possible.  Faye Jess Coaching Website Listen to this and all Nitty Gritty episodes

The Nitty Gritty Training Podcast is a bi-weekly show with OCR Pro Faye Stenning and Canadian Olympian Jess O'Connell. Does your training or racing feel stale? Not sure how to get your mojo back? We take you through ten important (and often overlooked) things to consider when trying to break through a plateau and continue to get stronger, faster, and perform better.  Faye Jess Coaching Website Listen to this and all Nitty Gritty episodes

The Prehab Guys are a group of physios who deliver some of the best injury prevention content - their 900k +++ Instagram subscribers know what's up! Today we are joined by Prehab Guy Craig who takes us through his best tips on injury prevention and performance improvement for runners and active individuals. He also shares his rehab philosophy and talks about how he and his friends built their Prehab empire.  The PreHab Guys Faye Jess Coaching Website Listen to this and all Nitty Gritty episodes.

Tyler was recently crowned the OCRWC 15 km champion, running away from an accomplished field. Any world championship win is noteworthy, but what makes this even more impressive is that Tyler was preparing to race at the Spartan 24-hour Ultra World Championships, and pivoted his sights to the 15km (an event that is much much shorter) only a week before after the Ultra was canceled! Tyler tells us about his training and the mindset he uses to excel in long races. Faye Jess Coaching Website Listen to this and all Nitty Gritty episodes