Nitty Gritty Training

Jess and Faye answer questions about training and racing submitted by YOU, our listeners! We talk about everything from heart rate to Abu Dhabi - this episode has something for everyone!  Faye Jess Coaching Website Listen to this and all Nitty Gritty episodes here.

Lauren has been making waves in everything over the past few years - she is a two-time Hyrox World Champion, Spartan Games Champion and most recently broke the Dekafit World Record only 8 weeks after having a baby! In this episode, we talk all about hybrid racing, training to be successful at multiple types of events, and of course life as a new mom!  Faye Jess Coaching Website Listen to this and all Nitty Gritty episodes here.

Big White ski resort in Kelowna, Canada is the site of the 2022 Spartan North American championships. We did some sleuthing and lay down some tips on how to nail the course and how to maximize your post-race fun!  Faye Jess Coaching Website Listen to this and all Nitty Gritty episodes here.

Bridget Pyke is a physiotherapist, runner, and running coach. She shares tons of knowledge on how to avoid injury and recover well through all stages of your running career. By wearing multiple hats, Bridget has a holistic view of training, recovery, and injury rehab - you're sure to learn something!  Faye Jess Coaching Website Listen to this and all Nitty Gritty episodes here.

We are joined by Emma Cook-Clark, 2021 North American Champion. She was also 4th-place finisher at Spartan Worlds in her first year in the sport. Emma is a talented OCR racer but perhaps even more of a natural mountain runner and all-around adventurer. Emma speaks candidly about being a newcomer to Spartan racing and shares many great stories about her incredible outdoor antics. This was a great chat!  Faye Jess Coaching Website Listen to this and all Nitty Gritty episodes here.

Join us for a great chat with Hawk Call, a young athlete who's taking the OCR scene by storm. Hawk chats candidly about his training, his goals in OCR, and how his father, Spartan legend Hobie, has helped shape his sporting aspirations. Faye Jess Coaching Website Listen to this and all Nitty Gritty episodes here.

Faye, an expert in endurance training, and Jess, a specialized coach, discuss the complexities of preparing for various endurance events like road races, Spartans, and mountain running. They emphasize balancing diverse training to enhance performance while avoiding injury through adaptation and cross-training. Tune-up races are highlighted as vital for simulating conditions and refining skills. The duo shares effective strategies for mastering long-duration events, focusing on goal-oriented training and the thrill of racing across different terrains.

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. Nicole was one of the best OCR athletes in the world when she abruptly tore her ACL in a race last year. Over the last 12 months, she's committed herself to tedious rehab exercises and a painfully slow comeback, playing the long game to ensure a future of health and durability in sport. Nicole shares what this process has been like and some of the incredible tips for recovery and return to activity after a serious injury. We love her GRIT!  Faye Jess Coaching Website Listen to this and all Nitty Gritty episodes here

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. This week, we break down a few common fitness myths that we see in the media or come up with our coaching clients.  We chat about everything from nutrition to training paces to tech and know that clearing up a few of these misconceptions can greatly help your training!  Faye Jess Coaching Website Listen to this and all Nitty Gritty episodes here

This week we are joined by Hunter McIntyre who’s fresh off winning the Hyrox World Championship! This man has an unmatched combination of speed and strength and in this episode, we dive deep into his training. We also discuss what it takes to be a world champion, what motivates him, and hear about some of his business ventures!  OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. Faye Jess Coaching Website Listen to this and all Nitty Gritty episodes here.