Team Wonderland
Team Wonderland is the heart of Obstacle Wonderland—made up of athletes, volunteers, coaches, and supporters who believe obstacles are about more than racing. We’re here to lift each other up, represent our community with pride, and help the next generation discover what they’re capable of.
This is not an elite only team.
This is a family.
Whether you’re training for podiums, tackling your first obstacle, mentoring kids, or showing up to support events, Team Wonderland is about effort, attitude, and giving back.
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.
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
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.
Bryan
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
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.
Annalisa
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
Hector Marias
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.”
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.
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.
2 - 1st place Female Elite finishes 2025
1 - 3rd place Elite 2025
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.
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 pf 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
Greg
Tara Iscate
Ein 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
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
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.
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."
