The OCR Lounge
The OCR Lounge
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Welcome to the OCR Lounge. A podcast where we take a deep dive into all things sports on Old Canton Road in Madison, MS! Whether it's celebrating the grit of our student-athletes, the strategy of our coaches, or the passion of our loyal fans, we've got it all covered. From game-winning plays to behind-the-scenes stories, we bring you the moments that make MRA sports shine. This is your all-access pass to the heart of the game and the soul of our community. Buckle up and join us on the OCR, where the spirit of competition meets the love of the game!
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The podcast explores themes related to sportsmanship, personal growth, and community engagement, with episodes featuring student-athlete journeys, coaching philosophies, and impactful life lessons, such as overcoming adversity, finding purpose through sports, and the importance of relationships in athletics.
Welcome to the OCR Lounge. A podcast where we take a deep dive into all things sports on Old Canton Road in Madison, MS! Whether it’s celebrating the grit of our student-athletes, the strategy of our coaches, or the passion of our loyal fans, we’ve got it all covered. From game-winning plays to behind-the-scenes stories, we bring you the moments that make MRA sports shine. This is your all-access pass to the heart of the game and the soul of our community. Buckle up and join us on the OCR, where the spirit of competition meets the love of the game!
In this episode of the OCR Lounge, we sit down with cross country and 3200m state champion Ford Johnson to reflect on his outstanding running career at MRA.
Ford is a three-time ALL-MAIS XC runner, finishing in the Top 10 in the state in 2022, 2023, and 2024. He also ranks No. 6 all-time at MRA in the 5000m with a time of 17:32.40. In the 3200m he holds a Top 4 time of 10:31.85 at the MAIS State Championship meet this season.
We talk about:
His love for running and where it all began
His first-ever race: the 800m
The incredible story of his broken shoes, discovered the night before the 2024 state XC championship—and how athletic tape saved the day
Memories of the MRA Running Club in elementary school
His biggest supporters: his mom, dad, and sister Reese—a state champion pole vaulter in her own right
The deep impact of his XC and distance coach, Trace Walters
All this and more in a packed episode celebrating the legacy and spirit of one of MRA’s finest distance runners.
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