This 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 jokes included — before diving head‑first into the latest obstacle‑racing updates.

Will breaks down the London West Tough mudder design tweaks, from flinty ground challenges to revamped obstacles like Augustus Gloop and Shawshank, plus his Tough Mudder Trifecta medal reveal featuring new hex‑token designs and heavyweight belt buckles. The crew reviews London West, where elevation punished even the strongest contenders, and celebrates the global OCR boom with 14,000 racers in attendance and 2,000 athletes in Thailand take on their first Thailand Tough Mudder

They cover the British  Championship results — Dan Titcomb and Becky Neal taking top honours — and debate Spartan r pricing policy, calling out the £160 10K controversy. There's also a nod to Rachel's ultrarunning victory, Deadly Dozen updates, and a hilarious world‑record guessing game from the London Marathon (foam clogs, knights, and blindfolds all make an appearance).

A packed, fast‑moving episode full of medals, mud, and mayhem — classic Swift Half energy with Will Chung back in the mix.

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There'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 fast‑paced challenge on 22 August with tickets at only £25.

The team dives into:

• Ramunas's journey from competitor to race director

• Test runs and obstacle planning for the new 400 m format

• Playground OCR's expansion across Ipswich, Cambridge, and Norwich

• Behind‑the‑scenes prep for the 3 K junior race and future UK series inclusion

A packed episode full of innovation, community spirit, and the next generation of OCR racing. Grab a drink and tune in — the Playground is open!

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In 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
• Athletics controversies: gender categories, youth racing, and safeguarding
• Tough Mudder ticketing headaches, course layouts, and post‑COVID vibes
• Hyrox Elite 15 points system and the British Champs weekend
• Race rules, penalties, and pre‑race briefings done right
• Fundraising heroes smashing burpee targets
• London Marathon ballot madness & OCREC deadline extension
• Rat Race Adventures returning this August
• And yes… who wins a swim‑bike‑run mash‑up: Luke or Mo?

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