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#1 Podcast for Obstacle Course Racing in the UK
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- 🍺 THE SWIFT HALF – EPISODE 298 · 1 h 0 minIan is off on his travels at Dublin HYROX, so this week Alan is joined by Wil Chung, who steps in to keep the Swift Half show on the road! There's plenty of OCR chat, community…
- 🍺 THE SWIFT HALF – EPISODE 297 · 1 h 7 minlan and Ian are back with another packed episode of OCR, fitness racing and endurance chat! ⚡ ENERGY BILLS & WINTER WOES – are we all secretly giving our energy companies…
- BREAKING NEWS · 37 minThis episode features Alan, Becky Neal and James Burton from British Obstacle Sports, with some exciting news to share!
- 🍺 THE SWIFT HALF – EPISODE 296 · 1 h 22 minAlan and Ian are back with another packed episode of OCR, fitness racing and endurance chat! 🎅 SECRET SANTA & CHRISTMAS CHAT – festive food, cold mornings and the return of the…
- 🎙️🇬🇧 THE SWIFT HALF – BOS SPECIAL! · 22 minWe've got a special episode of The Swift Half as Alan is joined by James from British Obstacle Sports (BOS) to discuss the latest developments of British OCR! Here's what's on…
- 🔥 Who's Hot – Episode 107: STORM RACE 2026 RECAP 🔥 · 42 minEach episode, host Wil Chung teams up with elite athletes Becky Neal and Finley Greenleaf to break down the toughest races in OCR. From brutal obstacles to terrain tactics, they…
- 🍺 THE SWIFT HALF – EPISODE 295 · 1 h 4 minAlan and Ian are back with another packed episode of OCR, fitness racing and running chat! 🏃 SPARTAN AMBASSADORS & WEIGHT STANDARDS – what's changing, and what does it mean for…
- 🍺 THE SWIFT HALF – EPISODE 294 · 1 h 2 minThis week Alan and Ian are back with another round of OCR and fitness racing chat! 📚 HOW NOT TO RUN A WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS – discussing the book and the issues surrounding the OCR…
- 🏃♂️ UKOCR Q&A – British Obstacle Sports | PART 2 · 40 minThe conversation continues in Part 2 of the UKOCR Q&A with British Obstacle Sports (BOS), tackling more questions from the OCR community about the future direction of the sport…
- 🔥 Who's Hot – Episode 106: STORM RACE 2026 PREVIEW 🔥 · 1 h 29 minEach episode, host Wil Chung teams up with elite athletes Becky Neal and Finley Greenleaf to break down the toughest races in OCR. From brutal obstacles to terrain tactics, they…
- 🍺 THE SWIFT HALF – EPISODE 293 · 1 h 5 minThis week Alan and Ian discuss: 📱 FARMYARD JAM GOES VIRAL! 🚴 CHEATING, RACING & THE MENTAL BATTLE 🌩️ WHEN SHOULD A RACE BE STOPPED? 💰 HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH FOR A RACE? 🏃 3K…
- 🎙️ UKOCR Q&A: British Obstacle Sports – The Big Questions · 52 minWhat does the future of Obstacle Course Racing in the UK look like? In the latest UKOCR Q&A, questions from athletes and the OCR community are put directly to British Obstacle…
- 🍺 The Swift Half Podcast – Episode 292 · 1 h 9 minThe Swift Half is back, and this week Alan and Ian have plenty to get stuck into! They kick things off with the Greendale Performance Backyard Ultra, before turning their…
- The Swift Half Podcast, Episode 291 · 1 h 7 minAlan and Ian are joined by Sharon Newton to talk about her recent experience at Tough Mudder London South and, most importantly, the very special memorial wave held in honour of…
- 🔥 Who's Hot – Episode 105: Born Survivor 2026 Recap 🔥 · 44 minEach episode, host Wil Chung teams up with elite athletes Becky Neal and Finley Greenleaf to break down the toughest races in OCR. From brutal obstacles to terrain tactics, they…
- The Swift Half – Episode 290 · 1 h 4 minThis week on The Swift Half, Alan and Ian cover everything from pointless workplace policies to some of the biggest talking points in the fitness racing world. The main…
- Guided by Grit: James's Journey to the Spartan Para World Championships · 49 minWhat does it take to conquer a technical Spartan course when you can't see the obstacles in front of you? In this episode, we sit down with James, a visually impaired adaptive…
- 🎙️ The Swift Half – Episode 289 🍺 · 1 h 12 minIn Episode 289 of The Swift Half, Alan and Ian return to cover the latest news, race recaps, and updates across the fitness, Hyrox, and obstacle course racing landscapes. Alan…
- 🔥 Clara Norman: 1st female adaptive athlete to achieve 100 Tough Mudders · 34 minIn this episode, Alan sits down with Clara Norman — better known across the OCR world as The UK Dragon — fresh off completing her 101st Tough Mudder, making her the first female…
- 🎙️ THE SWIFT HALF – EPISODE 288 🎙️ · 1 h 7 min · Season 5 Episode 288🎙️ THE SWIFT HALF – EPISODE 288 🎙️ Alan ia away so the team get to play Ian is joined by Megan Tranter and Wil Chung for this packed episode of chit, chat and a bit of other…
- 🔥 Who's Hot – Episode 105: Born Survivor 2026 Preview 🔥 · 1 h 27 minEach episode, host Wil Chung teams up with elite athletes Becky Neal and Finley Greenleaf to break down the toughest races in OCR. From brutal obstacles to terrain tactics, they…
- 🎙️ THE SWIFT HALF – EPISODE 287 🎙️ · 1 h 7 min🎙️ THE SWIFT HALF – EPISODE 287 🎙️ It's another Swift Half and, despite a few technical difficulties thanks to some troublesome laptops, Alan & Ian are back with another packed…
- 🔥 Swift Half Ep. 285 – The Backyard, The Titanic & The Chaos! · 1 h 17 minAlan & Ian are back with another round of OCR and fitness‑racing madness. 🏃♂️ Topics on tap: • Alan's soul‑token entry into the Greendale Performance Backyard Ultra • A…
- 🔥 Swift Half Ep. 285 · 1 h 3 minThis week we dive into the latest OCR & fitness racing news — Decca's new regional champs, Sinead Bent teaming up with Adidas, and the Deadly Dozen making waves. But the big…
- 🎙 Swift Half Ep. 284 – OCR News, Big Wins & A Community Farewell · 1 h 1 minThis week Ian and Alan dive into everything happening across the OCR world — from Farmyard Jam ticket buzz, 100-ball cricket chaos, Ireland's wild World Champs course, Deadly…
- 🔥 Who's Hot – Episode 104: The world champs 2026 PReview 🔥 · 1 h 15 minEach episode, host Wil Chung teams up with elite athletes Becky Neal and Finley Greenleaf to break down the toughest races in OCR. From brutal obstacles to terrain tactics, they…
- Swift Half Episode 283 – Season Passes, 99 Laps, Celebs Running & A Whole Lot of Chaos · 1 h 8 minAlan and Ian dive into a packed episode this week, things get wonderfully unhinged as Alan unveils 24 animal‑themed jokes gifted by Victoria Wheelhouse at Farm Yard Jam —…
- 🔥 Who's Hot – Episode 104: Spartan Sprint Review 🔥 · 1 h 0 minEach episode, host Wil Chung teams up with elite athletes Becky Neal and Finley Greenleaf to break down the toughest races in OCR. From brutal obstacles to terrain tactics, they…
- 🔥 Swift Half Podcast – Episode 282 🔥 · 1 h 8 minAlan and ian are back from their jollies with lots of topics for this week This week: • Paula's DIY adventures (and disasters) • Farmyard Jam review • Farm Yard Jam returns next…
- 🔥 WTM 2026 – The Morning After with Wil Chung 🔥 Brunch, bruises, and brutal honesty. · 1 h 2 min🎙️ Wil Chung sits down with the athletes the day after World's Toughest Mudder — asking three simple but savage questions: 1️⃣ What was the suckiest part of WTM? 2️⃣ What was…
- 🎙️ SWIFT HALF PODCAST – THE TAKEOVER! 🎙️ · 1 h 3 minIan's off on his jollies 🌴 and Alan's… somewhere in a field in Derby 🌾. So, two of our regular guests have hijacked the mics for a full‑blown Swift Half takeover. Who are they?…
- 🔥 PRE‑RACE: WORLD'S TOUGHEST MUDDER 2026 🔥 · 1 h 4 minFrom weekend warriors to men's and women's champions, this one's raw. 🎙️ 23 unedited interviews recorded Saturday morning before the race — hear Wil Chung and the WTM athletes…
- 🔥 Swift Half Podcast – Episode 280 🔥 · 1 h 4 minAlan and Ian are back behind the mics, diving head‑first into the latest chaos from the world of fitness racing and OCR. 🏃♂️ Topics on tap: • A free 6‑hour Backyard Ultra…
- 🔥 Who's Hot – Episode 103: Spartan Sprint Preview 🔥 · 55 minWil, Becky and Finley break down the next stop in the UKOCR Series: the Midlands Spartan Sprint. From savage obstacles to smart terrain tactics, they dig into what it really…
- Swift Half Podcast – Episode 279 - Race Updates, Event Reviews & OCR Banter · 1 h 6 minAlan and Ian are back along with out roving reporter Wil Chung in a packed episode full of race updates, event chatter, and a few laughs along the way. They cover everything from…
- The Swift Half - Episode 278 · 1 h 9 minYour Weekly dose of current news from the OCR, Fitness Racing and adventure running scene with Pub landlord Alan and Regular Ian Watch this episode live on Youtube at UKOCR TV…
- 🎙️ UKOCR Podcast – Inside WTM 2026 with Tough Mudder HQ! · 1 h 34 minAlan and Wil sit down with Tough Mudder HQ for an exclusive deep‑dive into World's Toughest Mudder 2026 — and yes, we brought YOUR questions with us. We pressed TMHQ on…
- Swift Half Podcast – Episode 277 · 1 h 0 minAlan and Wil are back with a deep dive into the World's Toughest Mudder 2026 course preview, breaking down the AI‑modified map, new puzzle pieces, and what's changed around…
- 🎙️ Worlds Toughest Mudder – WTM Hints & Tips, · 1 h 29 minWil chats with Leanne, Charlie and Alan* Whether you're tackling World's Toughest Mudder for the first time or just need a refresher before heading back into the pit, this…
- 🎙️Swift Half Podcast – Episode 276 · 1 h 11 minAlan and Ian cram a wild mix of endurance sport stories, community updates, and classic pub chat into this week's Swift Half: • Backyard Ultra DQ after 53 hours a member of teh…
- 🎙️ UKOCR Podcast – WTM 2026 Preview! · 1 h 6 minAlan, Charlie, Leanne & Wil are back to talk all things World's Toughest Mudder 2026 — swapping stories, strategies, and predictions for the big weekend ahead. From pit setups…
- 🎙️ The Swift Half Ep 275 -Passports, Pits & Puzzle Pieces · 1 h 10 minAlan and Ian are back behind the mic with a packed episode that hops from European travel chaos to OCR race drama and everything in between. They kick things off with tales from…
- 🎙️ The Swift Half Ep 274 -Chaos, Camping & Championship Controversies 🎙️ · 1 h 9 minIan 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…
- 🔥 Who's Hot – Episode 103: The European Champs Preview 🔥 · 1 h 15 minIn 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…
- 🎙️ Harry Taroni, from Beers in the Scrapyard to Backyard Ultra's · 46 minIn 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…
- The Swift Half Ep 273 – Spartan Up's and Downs in Henley and the Race Season commences · 1 h 2 minThis 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…
- 🔥 Who's Hot – Episode 102: The British Champs Review 🔥 · 44 minEach episode, host Wil Chung teams up with elite athletes Becky Neal and Finley Greenleaf to break down the toughest races in OCR. From brutal obstacles to terrain tactics, they…
- 🎙️ The Swift Half Ep 272: Weddings, Winning and Will Chung Joins the Chaos · 1 h 11 minThis week's Swift Half is equal parts banter and race talk. Alan, Ian, and Will Chung kick things off with a light‑hearted wedding special chat — champagne, milk, and grey‑hair…
- 🎙️ There's a new race director on the block - Ramunas Uikys & Wendy Brothers · 27 minThere's a new race director on the block — and he's bringing a fresh twist to OCR. Ramunas Uikys joins Alan and Wendy to talk about the upcoming Ipswich Playground 400 m event, a…
- 🎙️ The Swift Half – Episode 271 , News, reviews and opinions inbound · 1 h 12 minIn this Episode Alan & Ian covered more ground than a Parkrun tourist. • BBQ etiquette: should you bring booze or not • Parkrun "race vs run" debate and start‑line pacing ideas •…
