

Nitty Gritty Training
Grit Coaching
Canadian Olympian & Exercise Physiologist Jessica O'Connell and Pro Obstacle Course racer & strength specialist Faye Stenning provide amazing training content on strength, running, and obstacle racing, with banter to boot!
To learn about their online coaching, please visit www.gritcoaching.net.
To learn about their online coaching, please visit www.gritcoaching.net.
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Jul 30, 2021 • 1h 1min
Racing And Training In The Heat
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. It's HAWT out there! This week we dive into why training and racing in the heat is so dang hard and how to respect and acclimatize to sweltering conditions. Jess Faye Coaching Website

Jul 16, 2021 • 50min
VeeJay Jones Talks Shop
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. This week we are joined by VeeJay Jones, one of the youngest and brightest stars in OCR today. VeeJay talks about his training and racing goals, and shares a lot of insight on his progression from teenage athlete to pro. We loved this discussion - VeeJay speaks with athletic maturity far beyond his years and has an extremely grounded, long-term approach to training. Jess Faye Coaching Website

Jul 2, 2021 • 43min
Concurrent Training
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. The age old debate - Should you run before or after strength training? The answer, as always, is "it depends". This week we dive in to the interference effect between cardio and strength training - aka "Concurrent Training" - and tell you everything you need to know about how to best structure your training week. Jess Faye Coaching Website Yoast SEO Premium

Jun 18, 2021 • 51min
Colleen McGurk - Faster As A Master
There is a lot about Colleen that is incredibly relatable - she works a busy job, she loves running and takes her training seriously, and she's getting older by the day - aren't we all?! Colleen is one of the top Master's marathoner's in the USA with a blazing PB of 2:51 at age 48. Colleen shares her experience of tackling sport in her 40s with a strong message that getting older doesn’t necessarily equate to “being” old. Jess Faye Coaching Website Click here for Nitty Gritty Training Podcast Feed.

Jun 4, 2021 • 52min
DekaFit And Hyrox Training
Learn about the DekaFit and Hyrox training events, which are attracting runners and Crossfitters alike. The podcast discusses the similarities and differences between the competitions, as well as the importance of prioritizing running and raw strength training. They also explore the different training philosophies and the concept of compromise training for becoming a well-rounded athlete.

May 28, 2021 • 50min
Rebecca Hammond - Dr. Queen Of The Beach To You
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. Rebecca Hammond lays down the hammer on what she’s learned from OCR, Covid, med school, and more. This episode is a must-listen full of really great insight from a very high performer. Jess Faye Coaching Website Click here for Nitty Gritty Training Podcast Feed.

May 21, 2021 • 1h
Do Runners Really Have Bad Knees?
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. This week we dive into common causes of knee pain and injuries, some of the most common ailments that plague runners. We are also joined by Mike Geldart of GRD Biomechanics to chat about knee injury rehab and the Ascent brace - a new and innovative exoskeleton designed to treat knee pain. There's a reason Lindsay Webster chose Grit Coaching for her strength programming! Jess Faye Coaching Website Click here for Nitty Gritty Training Podcast Feed.

May 14, 2021 • 1h 7min
Let's Talk Shoes!
This week we deep dive into an athlete’s most essential piece of gear- footwear! Learn all about different types of footwear , what to look for when buying shoes, the best footwear for OCR races, and the new super shoes hitting the market! In the coming weeks, they will be providing tons of valuable information on running, strength training, OCR and more. There's a reason Lindsay Webster chose Grit Coaching for her strength programming! Jess Faye Coaching Website Click here for Nitty Gritty Training Podcast Feed.

May 7, 2021 • 40min
Cool Downs
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. In today's episode: Cool down properly to heat up your next performance. The activities you do post-race can have a huge impact on your next race, whether it’s weeks, days, or hours away. Learn our best tips on how to recover to show up strong on your next start line! In the coming weeks, they will be providing tons of valuable information on running, strength training, OCR and more. There's a reason Lindsay Webster chose Grit Coaching for her strength programming! Jess Faye Coaching Website Click here for Nitty Gritty Training Podcast Feed.

Apr 30, 2021 • 57min
Catching Up With Lindsay Webster
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. In today's episode, Faye and Jessica talk to Lindsay Webster. They speak with the many time OCR Champ about her training philosophy. Also, How Covid changed her planning and mindset. Plus, how she has fun and does well year after year. In the coming weeks, they will be providing tons of valuable information on running, strength training, OCR and more. Jess Faye Coaching Website Click here for Nitty Gritty Training Podcast Feed.