Welcome to another episode of the OCR Underground Show. Each episode is packed with training and nutrition tips to help you train for your next obstacle course race without destroying your body in the process. I am super excited to announce the release of my latest project. This one has been in the works for over a year and I am finally ready to sh…

Welcome to the OCR Underground Show. Your best resource for all things to help you train better for your next obstacle course race. Each episode I cover training strategies plus chat with other experts to get other insight into smarter ocr training. In this episode I share more information about my latest project the Certified OCR Specialist certif…

The OCR Underground Show Episode 107 Show Notes Welcome to the OCR Underground Show. Your best resource for all things OCR and Hybrid training. Each week I dive into different topics to help you train smarter for your next OCR. The New Year is here and what better way to start than some insight on how to set goals and a few specific things you can …

Welcome to the OCR Underground Show. Your best resource for smarter obstacle course race training tips. Each episode I share insight into improving your training, interview other experts, and dive into the latest research to help guide you along the way. In this episode I share my experience at the So Cal Rugged Maniac race. I had a blast getting b…

The OCR Underground Show is here to help you train smarter for your next OCR or Hybrid event. In this episode I share a recent interview I had with two of the best Aaron Nowlin and Glen Racz are among the best in OCR. Recently they have been tearing up the courses in hybrid events such as DEKA. I have had the privilege to watch them compete many ti…

Welcome back to another great episode of the OCR Underground Show. A podcast created to help you train and crush your next obstacle course race. Interested in racing the next DEKA STRONG or DEKA MILE with me? My gym San Diego Premier Training is hosting a combo event on 9/23 and 9/24. We will be having open, team, and kids heats on both days. We wo…

Welcome to the OCR Underground Show. You best resource for training tips and strategies to help you train for your next OCR. You may have heard already but DEKA will be holding a DEKA STRONG event at the IDEA World Fitness & Nutrition Conference at the LA Convention Center 7/14-7/15. I will be volunteering at the event as a judge and would love to …

The OCR Underground Show is the best podcast for training tips to help you with your next obstacle course race. In this episode, I share my thoughts on the Big Bear race setup after teaching the Spartan OS course. I also talk about a research study that looked at the benefit of performing high-rep strength training on endurance performance. Or lack…

If you are looking for a podcast loaded with tips to help you dominate you next race, you have come to the right place. Each episode I dive into relevant research to help mold you into a better endurance athlete, share training strategies I use with my clients, and interview other coaches and athletes in the OCR world. In todays episode I share res…

I can't believe I have put out 100 episodes. I truly hope that you have enjoyed listening as much as I enjoy creating them. Hopefully over these 100 shows you have found a few helpful tips to help you train for your next obstacle course race. As always I have a great one lined up for you today. It has been a whirlwind week spending spring break in …

The OCR Underground Show is your best resources for training tips on obstacle course racing. Each episode is full of practical strategies to help you crush your next race. Thanks to my newest sponsor of the show Fit Track. Check out the Fit Track Dara scale at www.getfittrack.com. Get 17 health metrics every time you step on the scale to help you m…

Welcome to the OCR Underground Show. Your best resource to training tips to crush your next obstacle course race. As always this episode is packed with strategies for smarter ocr training. In this episode, I recap my first Spartan Race of the year in San Bernadino, CA. It was a fun race and excited to get back into it. My research review discuss di…

The OCR Underground Show is a podcast built to help you crush your next obstacle course race. Each episode is jammed packed with tips, strategies, and interview to help you train smarter. In Episode 97 I share my experience at the latest Epic Series event and how I did in the Average Joe & Jane category. In my research review I talk all about VO2 m…

The OCR Underground Show is the best resource for OCR specific training programs. In this episode I share two studies on Carbohydrates. Specifically they are about carbohydrate restriction training. When I wrote my book Fuel and Fire, my plan was to help readers understand the importance of food and training. These complement each other when done c…

Back again with more incredible training tips for your next Spartan Race or other OCR. Excited there are no more burpees in Spartan Competitive heats or upset? Many have strong opinions on the rule change. I share some of my thoughts on this current topic. In my research review I share some really cool info on training to failure. This study looked…

The OCR Underground podcast is jammed backed with useful training tips to help you train for your next obstacle course race. In this episode I share my experience after hosting our latest Deka Strong and Deka Mile weekend. It was a crazy weekend with over 80 participants. I love hosting and participating in these events. Can't wait for the next one…

The OCR Underground Podcast provides incredible insight into smarter training so you can crush your next OCR. This episode is packed with great training tips to improve performance and keep you more resilient. In this one I discuss the importance of doing your own research. It is great to study the latest research trends on training and nutrition, …

After some time off, Coach Mike Deibler is ready to help you get back on track. Since it has been awhile since the last podcast what better way to get back on track than to give of few tips on how you can get back into training after a break. This is a shorter episode this time, but we will be back soon with more full length episodes. Full show not…

Back again with another jammed pack podcast with more OCR Training tips. It feels like forever since my last race and I am definitely getting the itch after seeing everyone post their pics and medals recently. Hopefully I will get my chance soon. But until then I will keep training and getting better every day. In this episode I share my 3 step pro…

Well I am in between trips so I wanted to get an episode out before I check out on vacation. As usually I have tons of good info to help you train for your next OCR. First up in the Inside Mike's Mind segment, I talk about one of my favorite subjects, Physiology. I know not everyone loves learning how the body responds to exercise so I did my best …

Another great episode that will help you train for your next OCR event. In this one I discuss the two big concepts that should be the focus of your training program right now. This is testing and programming. I discuss different ways to set your baseline and then how to use that information to create a better program. In my research review I found …

Now that 2021 is winding down it is time to look ahead to 2022. If you are looking for a race to start the year off with and are in the So Cal area, check out the Deka Strong event at my studio, San Diego Premier Training. It will be held on January 16th. You can register through the link here: https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?…

Today I have a solo episode for you. I will be back next time with a new interview. But until then, enjoy todays latest podcast to help you with your OCR training needs. Would it be cool to have me right next to you as you attempt your most challenging Spartan Race obstacles? How about if I walk you through my system for hitting the spear every tim…

Another podcast episode to help you with your OCR Training. This episode is brought to you by Ancore Training Systems. This is my new favorite training tool that is a MUST for any gym or garage. Get the power of a cable trainer in a compact size that is great for training function and power. Check them out at www.ancoretraining.com. Use code OCRUND…

My first podcast since the Spartan North America Championship Race in Lake Tahoe. It was an awesome race with a great venue and beautiful scenery. Unfortunately though this one left me with a pretty significant injury. I talk all about what happened and what the next steps are for me. In the Inside Mike's Mind, I talk more about adversity. I figure…

I recently made a pretty big mistake in running workout. It was a mistake and my performance suffered from it. but there were quite a few takeaways I wanted to share. I am hoping you don't make this same mistake or you at least understand why you might want to make it. Confused yet? In todays episode I share my mistake and how it may relate to your…

The OCR Underground Show has another great episode to help you train for your next obstacle course race. In this one I share my experience recently at the Spartan Super in Asheville. Plus I share two exciting new announcements. In the Inside Mike's Mind segment I discuss the concept of adaptation versus demonstration. Sometimes we get confused a li…

Another podcast episode to help you train that much better for your next race. As I get ready to head out on a vacation to North Carolina and prep for the Asheville Super, I wanted to get one more episode out for you before I check out for a week. In this one I chat about some of my go to strategies to avoid burnout and plateauing in your training.…

Back with another great resource for your OCR Training needs. Summer is here and we are seeing more and more races which is a sight for sore eyes. In this episode I share some insight on how you can embrace the suck. We hear things like this all the time, but reading a quote online or meme, often doesn't really help us at all. So I share some strat…

Freshly back from NY after visiting family and running the Spartan Sprint in Bethel, NY. This was the site of Woodstock back in 1969. It was a first time at this location and hopefully they will continue having it here. It was a great venue and a fast course. Looking forward to more great Spartan Races the rest of this year. In this episode I share…

Today's episode is full of training tips and strategies to help you train for any obstacle course race. In this one I share my tips from a recent webinar I did on preventing back pain in your training routine. If you tend to suffer from back issues or just want to make sure you avoid them, follow these 5 steps I share. Once you learn how to move be…

Thank you for making the OCR Underground a training resource for your OCR success. This episode is jam packed with useful tips and strategies for your next obstacle course race. In the Inside Mike's Mind Segment, I share my key concept for staying injury free. We can't eliminate all injury risk, but there are some really simple things you can do to…

Man, I had a lot to talk about in this episode. This one is pack with some really useless tips for your OCR Training. In this one I share some cool info on a new FREE grip training series. You can check out some of my favorite and most effective ways to train your grip here. And more exciting news my new, and first, the book is now available! The b…

After a much too long break from the last episode, I'm back with a jammed show. 2021 is here and hopefully, we see some OCRs get going more and more. In this episode, I share my strategy for planning out my 2021 race season. If you need help laying it out, make sure you check out the Venga CBD's training calendar. Do you use HIIT for your OCR train…

Well 2020 is coming to an end. We are all getting excited to look forward to what we hope is a bright 2021. Honestly it won't take much to make next year a step forward. Normally this time a year I discuss reflecting and goal setting for next year. Despite what is going on I still think this is how we should end this year. In this episode I share s…

Races are starting to get back on the schedule but I think we are all hesitant to get excited yet. There are dreams of a race full 2021, but at this point I don't think anyone knows for sure. Even though the future is unclear, are you race day ready? I strongly feel like if you have been training the right way, you should be no more than 8 weeks ou…

Well after a long break I am back with another content packed episode. Races may be off, but that is no reason your training has to suffer. Tune in as I give you some inspiration to push yourself on your workouts. This is a solo episode with no interview for the week. In this one I chat about the upcoming Live Virtual OCR 3.0 that will be happening…

Join me over the next 30 days to learn how to run faster and be able to do more pull ups. These two areas are key for any type of OCR you may be participating in. Many struggle with improving in these areas though. In this special episode I share the essentials for how to specifically train for faster mileage speed and for mastering more (or your f…

Races are back!!! Who knows how long this will last, but it is good to see some racers getting out there and back to OCR. Even if you aren't ready to race or can't get one yet, this episode is loaded with great info to keep you on track and ready for whenever your time comes. In this episode I cover a topic that I see more and more people strugglin…

You would think being stuck at home would get me just cranking out podcast after podcast. I am at least grateful to get the ones out when I can. And with everyone home now, let's just be thankful the kids didn't keep bursting in on my while I was recording. Anyway, let's get to the episode. I am hosting another Live Virtual OCR. I would love for yo…

The COVID-19 situation has required all of us to get creative with our training programs. This episode will hopefully give you great insight on how you can thrived during this tough time. In this episode I explain the Virtual OCR that I will be hosting on Saturday, April 11th. To register visit Virtual. It will be a one of a kind event and hope you…

As always this episode is jammed packed with helpful training strategies for your next obstacle course race. In this episode I have a great interview with Helene Dumais from Platinum Rig Obstacle Relay Race World Championship. This is an incredibly unique race and Helene fills us in with all the details. To register or learn more check out the link…

The 2020 race season is officially underway. In this episode I introduce our brand new sponsor, Fit Bar. Fit Bar has amazing obstacle course racing, ninja warrior training, and other grip training equipment. I recently picked up one of their Beater Bars and absolutely love it. This is a great way to get in your OCR specific training when you don't …

Well it is January. I was hoping to get an episode out sooner, but the holidays just have a way of messing up plans. So I did the best I could to make up for the long absense. In this episode, I share some insight on how to make this January the best yet. There are all sorts of info out there on New Years Resolutions of course. But if you want this…

This is the first episode I recorded since completing the Lebec Spartan Ultra Beast. So it seemed fitting to talk all about how it went. Before I get into the details of the race though, I share some of my insight on recoverying from a race. One big question I see come up online is when should you get back to training after a race. Unfortunately I …

Well I am in my taper week for my Ultra Beast, so with that extra time I have now from not running, I wanted to get out new episode for your listening pleasure. In this episode, in the Inside Mike's Mind segment, I get inside your mind. Are you your biggest limiting factor? Many people are getting in their own way. In fact I work with many clients …

Hopefully you are listening to this episode in time, but if you register by 8/31/19 you can win a Free Spartan Race. Not only that but we are also giving away Venga CBD products, Designer Protein Products, and Hand Master Plus Grip Trainers. Thanks to all of our sponsors for making this happen. To enter just visit: www.ocrunderground.com/free-givea…

Want to win two free entries into the Colorado Rockies Spartan Ultra, Beast, Sprint Race Weekend? This episode's sponsor, Venga CBD, is giving away two free entries to the race as well as a 1000mg jar of their Recovery Balm. To enter visit www.vengaendurance.com/spartan. In this episode I discuss a common topic that I hear discussed on obstacle spe…

The OCR Underground Show provides you with everything you need to maximize your training for your best race. In this episode I share some great insight on how you can have a smarter training plan. Hoping to redeem my Big Bear race, I am off to race the Spartan Sprint in Minnesota. At least there is no snow in the forecast. In the Inside Mike's Mind…

Well one thing is for sure, that you just don't know what to expect with OCR's. Recently the Spartan Race at Big Bear was no exception. With rare snow fall in May in SoCal, we so some last minute race cancelations and modified courses. Overall Spartan did a great job handling this unfortunately situation, despite the fact of making us hit the dunk …