Kirk was in California crushing marathon workouts and big mountain runs. Brakken was in Sweden… cross training?By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker

Scott H. Frey, Ph.D., Ed.M., is an award-winning scientist, mentor, and lifelong endurance athlete. For the past 30 years, he led a research program that focused on understanding the relationship between the brain and human performance and is now applying his methods to endurance athletes around the world. Visit cerebralperformance.com to learn mor…

Professional runner and Guinness World Record holder Michael Wardian talks goals, recent runs and races, and his work with World Vision on a clean water initiative.By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker

When pace, gps or hr fails you during a race, having a metronome stride you can fall back on to ensure that you are pacing correctly is a huge advantage!By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker

Sean is the founder and owner of Emergence Physical Therapy Strength and Running Performance Center in Redmond, Oregon, an ultra runner, and a holder of multiple Master’s power lifting records.By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker

Workout One: 12x 1000m w/ 1:00 float recovery. Workout Two: 10x 200m w/ 150m jog recovery. Both workouts didn’t quite go as planned and adjustments had to be made during. What do you take away from a workout that goes awry?By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker

Life and personal questions, generated randomly, answered by us? Sounds like Long Run material!By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker

“I probably shouldn’t do this cool local race because it doesn’t fit in with the training block I’m currently in.” Sound familiar? Let’s chat it out!By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker

You asked and we delivered! Three years after our last chat with Derek about his journey with running and his battle with colon cancer, he rejoins the show to update us on his life, health, and running.By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker

We take some time to talk through racing goals and pick each other’s brains about the training needed to accomplish them!By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker

We’re back after a brief hiatus! In this episode, we catch up on everything happening in the world of Hyrox, OCR, and even Jack’s championship performance at the Goofy Games. Is OCR dying? What’s the future of Race Brain? We get into it all. 00:08 - Welcome Back! Where We’ve Been 01:22 - The Evolution of Race Brain & OCR’s Decline 07:36 - The Futur…

Matt joins us to talk about: After three years of dealing with Long COVID, going from zero miles per week to racing a 100k Adapting his training to accommodate his body’s “new rules” His new book: Chasing MasteryBy Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker

Far too many runners choose their training volume based on what others are doing. This is how we think about the appropriate volume to train at!By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker

We continue from where we left off last week with Kirk taking the lead on his most impactful takeaways from our early episodes.By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker

How we approach them, our strategy, our training adjustments, and our expectations.By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker

We have had the opportunity to listen to so many incredible individuals impart knowledge, wisdom, and warnings over the past 500 episodes. Today we recap some of the best lessons we’ve learned from others since starting this podcast.By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker

Our current practices for injury prevention. How to implement hill work and at what grade of steepness. How Lactate Threshold HR and pace change over time. When to time trial and when to race. Plus more!By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker

Why should runners lift? What is really considered strength training when it comes to endurance running? How often do we think a runner should lift? Do we prioritize performance or prevention of injury? And much more!By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker

By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker

This isn’t us telling you what shoes to get. We’re not telling you what shoes we think are “good”. There is really no such thing as a “good” or “bad” shoe these days; just a shoe that does or doesn’t work well for your foot and purpose. Today we discuss how to decide what shoes are likely to be a good match for your feet, your stride, and your terr…

This week, the RB squad ranks the best "world championships," diving into controversies, competition quality, and what truly makes a championship stand out. [00:08] Welcome to the Episode "Ranking OCR World Championships begins." [05:36] Metal Games Drama "A controversial event with surprising outcomes." [11:33] Women’s Race Controversy "A tied fin…

Cam is a renowned endurance athlete, through hiker, and all around outdoor adventurer. In 2024, between completing the Pacific Crest Trail and several other adventures, he slept outdoors more than indoors!By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker

This is episode three in a series of Training Tuesdays explaining our rationale behind the way we think about and execute various pieces of our training. Today: How to approach your Off Season.By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker

Join Rich Ryan, Bracken Crocker, and Jack Bauer on the Race Brain Podcast as they dive into the highly anticipated updated rankings for the greatest male obstacle course racing athletes of all time. This episode is packed with debates, blind comparisons, and in-depth discussions on the legends who shaped the sport. [0:00] Welcome & Overview [1:15] …

Ian completed two of the tougher 100 mile races in the US this past year, despite never running a race longer than 65 miles prior. Today we chat about persevering, staying the course, and putting one foot in front of the other when you absolutely do not want to.By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker

This is episode two in a series of Training Tuesdays explaining our rationale behind the way we think about and execute various pieces of our training. Today: Speed Development for distance runners. How much, when to do it, and how to know what exactly you need as a runner.By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker

In this episode, we dive deep into the Top Women's OCR Rankings of All Time! [00:00] Intro & Focus on Women's Rankings [02:15] Lindsay Webster’s Dominance [20:30] Alyssa Petrova Climbs the Ranks [40:45] Career Longevity vs. Peak Performance [1:15:10] Vision for a GOAT Roundup Event Do you agree with our picks? Drop your thoughts below! ⬇️ #OCR #Hyb…

We lay out our training and racing goals & aspirations for the coming season!By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker

We’re kicking off a series of Training Tuesday episodes explaining our rationale behind the way we think about and execute various pieces of our training. Today: the Pre-Race Warm Up. Most people do far too little. Some people do way too much. Either way, we’re not telling just telling you HOW to warm up, we’re telling the REASON we believe you sho…

Follow HYROX Rundown presented by Race Brain to catch the Hybrid Racing Awards 👇 https://open.spotify.com/show/62SiSBqkKt1Q1yOf8D2KnX?si=dNW7mMYRQqKHICLVvIAdBA In this special episode of Race Brain: The OCR Show, Rich Ryan, Brakken Kraker, and Jack Bauer host the fourth annual OCR Awards, where we honor the standout performances, moments, and athle…

One of us did a lot of running and racing. The other did a lot of rehabbing and dreaming about racing. We both learned a ton.By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker

The world record holder in the 400m and 800m, Austin competed at the 2016, 2020, and 2024 Summer Paralympic Games, winning a gold and a bronze medal in Paris 24.By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker

In this episode, we sit down with Dylan Scott, the reigning DEKAFIT World Champion and HYROX North American Champion, to discuss his training philosophy, racing strategies, and what it takes to balance elite competition with life as a father and coach. Dylan shares his approach to hybrid fitness, why he believes fitness is fitness, and how he maint…

We discuss our recent training, team racing strategy, fueling during stage racing, and our reactions to the training principles David Roche implemented during his build to the Leadville 100.By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker

Support RB on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/racebrainThe DEKAFIT World Championships brought out the best in hybrid racing, and we’re here to break it all down. From the men’s and women’s elite performances to the surprising strategies, transitions, and chaotic finishes, this was a season finale to remember. We analyze the races, celebrate the …

How often should you look forward to your runs? How often should you feel good during a run? How should running (or missing a run) affect your daily life? Does race performance affect your self worth?By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker

Join Pelayo, Menendez Fernandez, elite Hyrox competitor and coach, as he shares insights on achieving peak performance through mindset, training, and dedication. In this episode, Pelayo talks about his journey in Hyrox, his mental preparation for multiple high-level races, and his passion for anaerobic coffee brewing. Learn about his coaching busin…

In this episode, we recap the HYROX weekend with standout performances, dive into DEKAFIT World Championships predictions, and discuss the rise of global hybrid racing stars. Who will take the crown? [02:30] HYROX U.S. Highlights [12:00] HYROX Women’s Field [18:00] International HYROX Events [26:00] Hunter McIntyre’s Changing Legacy [34:00] DEKAFIT…

Ian Hosek combs through the social media clips from our 2024 episodes and questions us about things we’ve said that he disagrees with!By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker

In today's episode, Maria shares her incredible journey, the mental challenges behind training for extreme sports, and how she found her true passion for performance-driven fitness.

Traditional lifting vs CrossFit for runners Speed first vs Endurance first for a new runner How early to wake up before races and long runs Workout anxiety/doubts and more!By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker

In this episode, the RB Squad talks about the 14th Spartan Race World Championships. The deep field of men and women provided some great outcomes. Then they update their Power 11 rankings. Tune in for takes! 00:00 Intro 01:40 Men's Recap 24:15 Women's Recap 40:00 Race Brain Teaser 46:50 Power 11 Updates 01:05:40 World Obstacle Dubai Champs…

In this episode Matt sits down with Camilla Massa to talk about the ups and downs in her athletic career as she pursues excellence in HYORX.

If you aren’t an elite runner, is OCR style training your best way to improve your running?By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker

In this episode, the RB squad discusses the most recent US HYROX event in Dallas. Then, they turn their attention to the final world championships of the OCR season, Spartan Race Abu Dhabi Beast.

When Betsy was diagnosed with MS she had two choices: give in, or go all in!By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker

The RB Squad shares their initial thoughts on the second major of the 2024/25 season in Hong Kong

So you want to significantly raise your training volume but you can’t safely run any more than you already are. What are your options for doing this in an outside the box manner?By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker

In the episode RB squad talks about the second major of the season in Hong Kong and review the performances in Chicago.

How do I know if I need to work on speed or stamina? Should I give my coach another chance? Should I use the track for intervals? And more!By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker