29 episodes
Middle of the Pack Middle of the Pack Pod
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3.1 • 22 Ratings
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The podcast by the Middle of the Pack, for the Middle of the Pack. Come join us for real world debates and discussions around the lifestyle and the community of Obstacle Course Racing.
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PENALTY LOOPS over Burpees
Gone are the days of the Spartan burpees?
With the news of the change to Age Group and Elite Spartan Races, Megan and Brian called an SOS; Save Our Sport!
Middle of the Pack jumped on IG Live to chat with the community about our reactions, our thoughts, and our concerns for the sport. What does this news mean for the future of Obstacle Course Racing??
Tune in for our first LIVE, unedited Middle of the Pack Podcast. Stay tuned. More live episodes coming soon!
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Obstacle Course Racing World Championships 2022
Obstacle Course Racing World Championships is the premier event in OCR every year. This year, OCRWC definitely did NOT disappoint!
Join MeggieBATC and Lynch_BMX_OCR as they recap all of the fun that was OCRWC 2022 in Stratton, Vermont.
Warning! This episode is not for the faint of heart. You know what you're signing up for when you sign up to race at OCRWC; you know what you're getting into when you start a Middle of the Pack episode. We love this sport, we love this community, and we want to see every athlete continue to grow and thrive within the realms of Obstacle Course Racing. -
ULTRA Redemption
Walking away from an Ultra with a DNF can weigh heavily on an athlete. Regardless of if the DNF was due to mental or physical issues, leaving without a buckle can either drag you down or it can light a fire under you to come back stronger.
For Matthew Latawiec, his 2021 Killington Ultra DNF was a daily motivation to return to Vermont with a mission.
In today's Middle of the Pack Podcast, Matthew tells his story of battling back from an achilles tear, an ATV accident weeks before Killington, and ultimately a DNF to come back to the {Ultra} Beast of the East with one goal; to burn his 2021 Ultra Pinnie after jumping over that Killington Fire.
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Rumor Has It
What Happened with Battle of the Lions?
Are Laches here for good?
How did the "No Swim at Killington" rumor get started?!?
Join The OCR Trainer and @Lynch_BMX_OCR for a recap on what's been going on in the sport of OCR and their prediction on what more is to come.
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This is Going to Hurt - Indian Mud Run 2022
Is this goodbye to Indian Mud Run?!
With 106 obstacles over a "10k", The 10th Anniversary of Indian Mud Run rejuvenated our souls and reminded the OCR community exactly of what we love most about this sport; the people.
We left our blood, sweat, and tears out along the trails of Coshocton for arguable the most difficult obstacle course race in North America, and we sent this beloved race brand out in style. Nobody can truly describe Indian Mud Run with justice, but we do our best to pay homage to such an incredible race.
So what's next for the Coshocton Obstacle Course Race? We give our opinions and our feedback on what we hope to see in future races in Coshocton, Ohio.
*There were technical difficulties with sound during recording. Please forgive the choppiness in some volume changes.*
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The Race Hangover Cure
You ever do a big race and you still feel the mental wear and tear linger for a couple days after? The racing hangover is real, and no we aren't talking about partying too much after a race. The race hangover that lingers on your mind, and makes you ponder where and how things could have gone better. This week Charles and Megan discuss their recent ultras and how the fallout from the race has affected them in different ways and give advice on how other racers can learn to move on from their races.
Customer Reviews
A promising start
For anyone who has spent even a little bit of time following Megan Beck, Derek Rozanski or Charles MacDonald on social media, you'll know that they are people who provide engaging content and have true love of the sport. The first two episodes are things that are very relevant within OCR and are topics that are pretty debated within Facebook groups and other social media platforms.
I generally listen to podcasts that are true crime related, that have a specific story they plan to tell over a certain number of episodes so there has to be a road map. And I think that with podcasts that deal more in a human interest where there is no endpoint the podcast is a conversation that evolves over time. While the hosts are getting their feet wet and discovering how they want to present things, I think it's fun to see that journey. I think it's rare when you listen to the first episode of a podcast and the 50th episode of a podcast and it's seamless without growth.
I'm going to disagree with the last review that made fun of someone's disability. Sure if you want to disagree on content, go for it. The podcast wasn't for you. But pointing out that someone has a lisp just makes you a bully and smacks in the face of what this podcast, and community, is about. It's bad enough that most people see promotional ads for OCR with people in incredible shape and it scares them out of even trying it because they don't look like those people. Now you want to go tell others that if you are different based on a disability and the way you say something you have no business speaking on the topic. Way to be inclusive.
Overall the podcast is entertaining and I look forward to hearing it evolve.
Too much complaining
I made it exactly 12 minutes and 25 seconds into this podcast. Given the title it sounded interesting, after listening for less than 15 minutes, the constant negativity was just too much to take. It seems like the hosts of this show want to vent all their grievances rather provide meaningful content.
The absolute worst
Pretty sure all these folks do is whine, and complain about all things OCR. There’s a clear favoritism towards one brand. They aren’t legitimate athletes so take what they say with a grain of salt. They’re social media influencers that think because the same 45 people share, like and hype their posts; they’re important. Just taking a look at any of their Athlinks of Stravas, you can head over to Running Public for a better listen from more qualified people.