XIMENA TORRES "Nena"

"THE WARRIOR"

* Three-time cancer survivor

* Spinal fusion surgery warrior

* Marathons, OCR and Spartan & Deka athlete since 2022 over 40 RACES

Motto: "Tell me I can't, and I'll prove you wrong."

Her Mission:To show the world and other ones like her that with discipline and resilience, everything is possible.

David Kessel

One of the original OG's of Obstacle Wonderland. OCR competitor with dozens of Spartan age group podiums including North American Championships. Fitness racer with several age group podium finishes at DEKA World Championships, DEKA Fit lRuck and HYROX.

Always looking for what’s next.

Peter Burnham

(Justdoit)

With 100 Spartan race and 50 of them as Podiums

Countless other OCR race podiums

I love just being out in the mix of everything and everybody

It’s the best community to be involved in.

Just a hard working guy, #1 Dad

Love to have fun

Brittany Joy Toman

is a wife, a mother of 4 and a NASM CPT, Spartan SGX, CrossFit Coach and owner of Legendary Fitness. She loves to run long distances in the mountains, to aggressively encourage those around her and is secretly training to become "Wonder Woman."

Kevin "Mudman" LaPlatney

A veteran OCR athlete since 2010, now closing in on 300 career events
with almost 100 podium appearances, Kevin is appropriately known as
The Mudman. He is equally as focused on his own race courses as he is
with training others for theirs, being the founder of Obstacle
Athletics gym and the Mudman Training group on Long Island NY.

Kelly Schiavone

Inspired by her Dad, Kelly balances work, family and fitness. With 59 OCR’s, and 16 Spartan podiums, a hairstylist of 35 years and an AKC Rally Instructor, she thrives on challenges and embodies resilience and consistency.

Aaron Reinheimer

"A-List"

Spartan athlete with multiple trifectas completed, Coach, Dad of 4, certified personal trainer, Podcaster and founder of Freeminded Health and Fitness. With years of health and fitness experience he is determined to make the world a healthier, happier, and stronger place!

Joe Franco

72 years old

Started Spartan Racing with Kevin Mudman LaPlatney and Obstical Atheltics at 69 years old

Kevin and his team Pete, Mike, Kelly and others constantly encouraged and motivated Joe.

Joe was introduced to Obstical Wonderland, ( a favorite of Joes) Gabe , Star, Pete and many others continue to encourage and motivate Joe

Coach "Big Pete "

6'7" trending worldwide I live simply. Hard working happy guy . My heart fuels my smile and never ending energy. 17 Years in OCR and Ninja / Hybrid .

Wisdom is a 2 way street. The world and our choices of sport is forever changing. Let's share our wisdom. Everyday is an opportunity to learn something new.

Grounds keeper Laborer, Designer and builder inspiring people of all ages and walks of life to take on new challenges. Podium winner of street, Trail, OCR, Ninja, Hybrid. Crushing all challenges and setting the bar high

Hector Matias

is an everyday racer and weekend warrior who’s been grinding through obstacle course racing since 2016. With 44 races completed including the Killington Ultra, Toughest Mudder OCR, Deadly Dozen, and DEKA Ultra he knows the work happens far from the podium. He trains to finish strong, balancing life, family, friends, and the long miles it takes to earn the finish line.

One-Liner - “It’s not real until you sign up."

Annalisa Everingham

I am a dedicated night nurse and a proud mother of one, known for my strength, resilience, and optimism . My soul is born to be adventurous, with an athletic spirit that keeps me moving forward. I love helping others and find purpose in caring when it’s needed most. I live each day eager to learn something new and to put a smile on someone’s face, bringing compassion and positivity into every interaction.

Homegrown from Obstacle Wonderland

Jessica Carson

Endurance athlete turned hybrid.

Jess is an accomplished athlete who became a 4-time All-American (2x cross country('12/'13), 2x track('13)) during undergrad. Inducted into her alma mater's Athletic Hall of Fame in 2024, she needed something more. Discovering Obstacle Wonderland was her eye opening moment to what she wanted to do. Without having to totally hang up the laces, she shifted her focus on adding weights and pushing new limits to unlock her full potential and elevate both mind and body. Already having podium finishes in just her first season of OCR, she's excited to continue working hard, but more importantly to continue having fun and making more community connections.

Star Walters

Multi-sport athlete, coach, and whole-foods nutritionist.

From a sickly kid to hundreds of podiums, over 40+ years of racing. First triathlon at 45, first of 5 Ironman races at age 64, including qualifying for Worlds, all distances. SOS, OCR, Spartan, Star loves racing, coaching, and mentoring children of all ages.

Erin Cummings

The worse the conditions the better! She's here for the love of OCR and to play in the mud, rain and snow...preferably at night. She'll nab a podium when she can but embracing the suck is a given

Bryan Everingham

Fitness enthusiast who loves obstacle course racing, hiking,and challenging himself with new things. Dedicated father and husband, amateur chef, and dark chocolate lover. Always up for a new adventure, coffee first!

Home grown at Obstacle Wonderland

Kristin Reinheimer

Mom of 4, coach, Spartan athlete, Mental Health Professional, podcaster and co founder of Freeminded Health and Fitness. She is a woman who wears many different hats at home and at work. She strives to help as many people as she can achieve overall wellness by leading a happy and healthy life while also having fun.

Tara

Greg

Evin

Jane

Maria Zanoff

In just three years of racing, Maria regularly reaches the podium across all Spartan distances, from Sprint to Ultra (her favorite: Killington!). Now a certified DEKA and SGX coach, she assists in the Spartan Obstacle Specialist workshops at race venues nationwide. elite DEKA podiums

Nathan Lambert " Nate"

Nate and his lovely wife Abbie are pillars of the OCR community.

He has accumulated over 169 Spartan Races and counting. Nate’s focus is on the Spartan Extreme Endurance side and he is no stranger to 4, 12, 24 and 48+ hour events. He has completed hundreds of hours of Hurricane Heats and has done several winter and summer Spartan Death Races.

Sandra Riddle " Sandy"

I found my outlet in physical challenge. I started bootcamp in 2017, and in 2018 I ran my first obstacle race, The Titan Run a moment that sparked a passion for obstacle racing, road running, and trail running. Through the sport, I found peace, confidence, and happiness I didn’t know I was missing.The journey hasn’t been easy. I’ve faced Achilles surgery, torn foot tendons, and bone health challenges, but quitting was never an option. I may not do as much as I once could, but I do what I can and I’m grateful for the resilience, friendships, and long-term support this community has given me.

“Abbie”

Abbie is a stubborn athlete who once avoided gym class whenever possible while growing up in Taiwan. Her athletic journey didn’t begin until 2019, when her husband introduced her to the world of Spartan racing and there was no turning back.Some of her accomplishments include completing the Spartan Death Race, the Gauntlet Endurance Race, and multiple Hurricane Heats at the 24-hour, 12-hour, and 4-hour levels. For Abbie, obstacle racing isn’t about podiums (although she’s often on them) or perfection. It’s about showing up, doing hard things, and being part of a community filled with incredible people who support her, challenge her, and graciously tolerate her broken English. She believes progress matters more than pace and that suffering is always better with good company.

While not chasing the 169 towns in Connecticut via road races, Jane is enjoying all the spirit, love, and comradity that the OCR community has given her over the past few years. Always learning and trying to improve on her own mind, body and soul, the goal has always been to give back, or find ways to include new athletes with the same empathy and compassion she was welcomed with. Special Olympics Connecticut coach, Quality of Life program manager, artist, endurance runner, and active NEOCR committee member. Her passion projects include both Teddy Bear Crawl and Dealers of Hope Foundations.

Scott Degenhardt, AKA ScottyD, began OCR in 2017 his coach, Roger Brady showing TM pictures. Faking it until he made it, made it to podium several times! Hard work, training made him strong competitor, great coach to all ages.