
#1 Podcast for Obstacle Course Racing in the UK
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 606 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsRunning | |||

Ian is Back with Megan the staning landlady 🏕 Tough Mudder Camping Chaos £60 volunteer camping fees, early shifts, and US‑style logistics headaches spark debate.
🗺 Scotland Course Maps Breakdown Spartan vs Tough Mudder: big rigs return, 30‑obstac... more
In this episode Wil, Becky and Finley are joined by Team UK Captain, Tamar Barclay and Vice-Captain, Andrew Durrance. They discuss the upcoming European Championships in Irun, Spain including 100m, 3km and 12km races, courses (wow - that elevation!) ... more
In this inspiring episode, Alan sits down with Harry Taroni, owner of Greendale Performance Gym, to explore his remarkable transformation from late‑starter in fitness to Ironman competitor and event organiser. Harry opens up about his journey from be... more
This week on the Swift Half features guest Landlady Meg Tranter and guest regular Graham Wells joining Ian given that Alan is on his wedding holiday.
The big news this week was the start of the Spartan Race season at Henley. How did our guests exp... more
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No such thing as trans (referencing your episode on shoes from November 2024).
Running only on “show notes”, the team at UKOCR have managed to produce a truly professional series of podcast episodes which covers pretty much everything you’d want to know about the UK OCR and Adventure Running scene. Where it’s a one to one in depth interview, in depth analysis of up and coming competitive races, or just the casual “pub” banter of the Swift Half, you won’t be disappointed!
Other, more polished podcasts, could learn from Alan, Ian, Wil, and the team about keeping it relaxed,... more
The UK.OCR podcast has quickly become the go-to place to get your ‘one hour’ download on all things OCR in the UK. Really enjoy listening to it on my runs and in the car. Great to see Alan & Ian promoting the sport and they’ve had some great guests on too.
Keep up the great work 👏👏👏
Want the UK low down on what’s happening in Obstacle Course Racing? Then subscribe to this podcast. There’s two distinct episode formats: The Monday interview, which features a special guest every week, and the Friday edition of The Swift Half. Don’t expect a perfectly polished podcast, this is an entirely organic, well presented, and relaxed chat covering, amongst other things: OCR news, information on upcoming events, gear, and race reviews. Alan and Ian make the show as accessible as possibl... more
As an American, it’s great to discover international races and athletes through UKOCR. Alan brings a unique take to the ORM media universe, and even though I have no clue on their local geography, still interesting to learn about the going ons of races in the UK.
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This program covers obstacle course racing in the UK with a casual, conversation-led style that blends event news, race results, governance updates, and gear chatter. Episodes frequently feature guest experts, race directors, and seasoned competitors, offering practical insights on course design, season planning, and organizational changes in OCR. The show stands out for its informal, pub-chat vibe, strong community focus, and frequent pivot to practical takeaways for athletes, volunteers, and sponsors alike.
Listeners can expect a steady mix of governance updates, calendar highlights, event logistics, and behind-the-scenes perspectives from race organizers and industry voices, all delivered with humor and a practical, down-to-earth tone. ... more
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Recent guests on UKOCR include:
1. Gavin Hogarth
2. Finley Greenleaf
3. Wendy Brothers
4. Matt Brookes
5. Karen Trickey
6. Nikki Firefly
7. Karen McQuarrie
8. Dawn Jolleys
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