While it can be argued that there is a general recipe for strength training (warm-up, main lifts, accessory lifts, supplementary... more

Runners, OCR athletes, and hybrid athletes alike all benefit from strength training (though their programs look much different!)... more

We all go through times in our lives where there just isn't the time we once had to dedicate to... more

Today we are joined by Kayti Simonson, a 34 year old lawyer and pro hybrid athlete based in Calgary, Canada.... more

On this week's episode Grit Coaching's very own Strength Coach and former Spartan Pro Faye Stenning shares 5 tips to... more

You’ve done the work, and now it’s time to put it all together! We all know that consistent training is... more

Today we are joined by Lindsay Housman, founder and CEO of Hettas, a company creating running shoes optimized for female... more

On this episode we are joined by Gwendolyn (Wendy) Bounds, an award winning journalist and author as well as a... more

With a ton of our listeners being avid Spartan racers we thought it was about time we had Joe De... more

City folks this one's for you!  Coach Faye spent the majority of her Spartan Race career training... more

Grit coaching is 7 YEARS OLD this year, and we’ve learned a ton since Day 1. Sometimes coaches get a... more

This week we are joined by Eoin Everard, the current World and European Masters (Over 35)  3000m champion who also... more

You’ve done the training, and now all that’s left is executing your race. But…..how? In this episode, we give you... more

This week we are thrilled to catch up with OCR superstar Nicole Mericle! Nicole is fresh off her 2nd place... more

You asked, we answered.  Really nailing your endurance training can be complicated - everyone knows "how" to run, but not... more

We love putting together podcasts on sports performance topics we think are important but the reality is: YOU know what... more

Winter training - it ain't so bad!  Faye and Jess, seasoned Canadian runners with souvenir frostbite scars, share their best... more

Endurance racing affectinatos are faced with racing options of different lengths and types galore!   In this re-released episode, we advise... more

Goals give direction and purpose to your efforts, but it's important that you don't confuse goals with dreams. Dreams are... more

Relative Energy Deficiency In Sport (RED-S), or chronic underfuelling, can have very serious health and performance consequences. We are... more

Two new running/fitness "hybrid" competitions are sweeping the nation and attracting runners, Crossfitters, and OCR Addicts alike. Hybrid competitions... more

Runners: Does the weight room feel like the wild west? We get it, but strength training has serious benefits and... more

Runners fall into two camps - they're either as bendy as a slinky, or they can't touch their toes. This... more

Tis the season for peak races and the inevitable recovery that follows. Everyone's heard of the big (and oddly intimidating)... more

Just like it's common to hire a coach to help you reach an sporting goal and live an active lifestyle,... more

This week we deep dive into an athlete’s most essential piece of gear- footwear! There are A LOT of shoe... more

Hyrox is a fitness competition that's been popular in Europe for a while and is now taking North America by... more

If you're a female athlete, or you know a female athlete, this episode is for you!  We chat about range... more

The allure of the marathon has captured countless runners, but what does it really take to prepare? On this episode,... more

In races longer than an hour or two, nailing fueling is absolutely critical for success. You can't run on an... more

Very few people have had as many podium finishes at OCR events as Faye Stenning. This episode, she shares many... more

It's a hill, get over it! Hill running is mechanically and metabolically different than flat running and requires a combination... more

We're on the cusp of summer and hot weather is BACK! Every spring, athletes worldwide find themselves questioning their fitness... more

Dr. Emmi Aguillard, PT, DPT, FAFS is a NYC-based physical therapist who specializes in treating and training runners. She also... more

Move over, fancy recovery hacks! Consistent, good-quality sleep is the #1 way to recover from training and improve athletic performance.... more

Sports nutrition is one of the most important, yet most confusing, parts of training. Between fad diets, charismatic influencers, and... more

In fitness, the term “coaching” can feel a bit convoluted - from online, to personal, to group, to... more

Heart Rate Variability has gained a lot of attention over the past few years thanks to fun monitoring toys... more

Heart rate zone training is all the rage - it's simple, clear, and accessible on your watch! That... more

Many people raced for the first time this season last weekend - the 2023 OCR season has begun!  We spend... more

Kris is a 26 yr old resident of Colorado who loves to run far, preferably in the mountains.... more

The Nitty Gritty Training Podcast is a bi-weekly show with OCR Pro Faye Stenning and Canadian Olympian Jess... more

This week we give you the nitty gritty on EIGHT of the hottest fitness fads, including CrossFit, pilates,... more

The Nitty Gritty Training Podcast is a bi-weekly show with OCR Pro Faye Stenning and Canadian Olympian Jess... more

The Nitty Gritty Training Podcast is a bi-weekly show with OCR Pro Faye Stenning and Canadian Olympian Jess... more

Hold my protein shake...An interview with the ageless Shari Boyle The Nitty Gritty Training Podcast is a bi-weekly show... more

The Nitty Gritty Training Podcast is a bi-weekly show with OCR Pro Faye Stenning and Canadian Olympian Jess O'Connell. Nothing... more

The Nitty Gritty Training Podcast is a bi-weekly show with OCR Pro Faye Stenning and Canadian Olympian Jess... more

The Prehab Guys are a group of physios who deliver some of the best injury prevention content -... more

Tyler was recently crowned the OCRWC 15 km champion, running away from an accomplished field. Any world championship... more

Jess and Faye answer questions about training and racing submitted by YOU, our listeners! We talk about everything... more

Lauren has been making waves in everything over the past few years - she is a two-time Hyrox World... more

Big White ski resort in Kelowna, Canada is the site of the 2022 Spartan North American championships. We... more

Bridget Pyke is a physiotherapist, runner, and running coach. She shares tons of knowledge on how to avoid... more

We are joined by Emma Cook-Clark, 2021 North American Champion. She was also 4th-place finisher at Spartan Worlds... more

Join us for a great chat with Hawk Call, a young athlete who's taking the OCR scene by... more

There are SO many different types of endurance races out there - road, trail, mountain and sky running,... more

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media... more

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media... more

This week we are joined by Hunter McIntyre who’s fresh off winning the Hyrox World Championship! This man... more

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media... more

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media... more

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media... more

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media... more

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media... more

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media... more

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media... more

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media... more

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of... more

This week, we answer questions submitted by YOU, our listeners! We chat about everything from the importance of... more

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media... more

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of... more

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media... more

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media... more

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media... more

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media... more

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media... more

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media... more

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media... more

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media... more

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media... more

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media... more

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle... more

There is a lot about Colleen that is incredibly relatable - she works a busy job, she loves running and... more

Two new running/fitness hybrid competitions are sweeping the nation and attracting runners, Crossfitters, and OCR Addicts alike. This week, Faye... more

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of... more

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of... more

This week we deep dive into an athlete’s most essential piece of gear- footwear! Learn all about different types of... more

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of... more

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of... more

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of... more

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of... more

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of... more

Nicole Mericle –  This champ shares how she transitioned from running to OCR, how she trains, and fills us in... more

Click here for Nitty Gritty Training new podcast feed (It's not on the ORM feed anymore, they earned their own!)... more

Click here for Nitty Gritty Training new podcast feed (It's not on the ORM feed anymore, they earned their own!)... more

Click here for Nitty Gritty Training new podcast feed (It's not on the ORM feed anymore, they earned their own!)... more

Click here for Nitty Gritty Training new podcast feed (It's not on the ORM feed anymore, they earned their own!)... more

Click here for Nitty Gritty Training new podcast feed (It's not on the ORM feed anymore, they earned their own!)... more

Click here for Nitty Gritty Training new podcast feed (It's not on the ORM feed anymore, they earned their own!)... more