Race Brain Podcast

The Race Brain Podcast aims to help endurance runners of all experience levels improve their race times and endurance. Hyrox and obstacle course racing (OCR) events have become more popular over the last several years. Both combine running with other forms of physical endurance. Hyrox usually involves indoor fitness stations, while OCR contains outdoor events. Both are pretty intense.

The podcast provides a platform where listeners who run these kinds of events can learn more about them. Episodes discuss racing strategies and racing products, such as new clothing.

The podcast hosts are Jack Bauer, Kirk DeWindt, Brakken Kraker, and Rich Ryan. All four hosts compete in Hyrox and OCR events. Bauer is the statistician of the group and often helps compile and analyze athlete stats. Except for Bauer, the other three hosts are all professional fitness coaches.

The host's breadth of knowledge ensures expert content. They speak from personal experience about racing. Listeners, especially new racers, may find these testimonies to be helpful. The hosts also view the podcast as an extension of their coaching businesses. Since they also have experience in teaching, they can connect with the listener. This is a crucial part of making the podcast a helpful guide.

Topics on the podcast vary from episode to episode. One episode could be recapping an OCR race in Abu Dhabi. A different one could be discussing the competition between Spartan and Hyrox. Another episode may explore new types of footwear or water bottles that help runners. The podcast uses a very holistic but informative overview of the sport. As such, it is able to both motivate and educate listeners at the same time.

The hosts have created an inclusive show where athletes of all kinds are welcome. New episodes of Race Brain Podcast air on Tuesday of each week.