Podcasts about obstacle races

Today we're sharing a bite-sized episode that features a question from our audience! My name is Heidi and I'm a 49-year old long-time home exerciser from Wisconsin. For my 50th bday next year I want to sign up for an obstacle race like a Tough Mudder but I'm a little worried about the training. Do you think I can get in shape from home or do I need to sign up at a gym and get a personal trainer? (I haven't been to a gym in 10 years!) It's really important to me that I feel prepared because my husband and 2 of our kids are on a team and we want to cross the finish line together! Do you have any advice for me?

In an epic clash of charismatic captains, Jack Sparrow and Captain Kirk, both known for their adventurous spirits, cunning wit, and resourcefulness, face off in a race of wits and tactics that transcends the boundaries of the high seas and interstellar space.

An old friend from high school, Marc Alvarez, makes his first podcast appearance on RATED G! He is a talented, awkwardly funny, ambitious, inspirational dude! And during this episode, we did some catching up. Marc is currently on pursuit to claim the throne of Hobie Call as the Spartan Race champ. He talks about his training and the goal to become a professional sports athlete. —————————————————————— How G and Mark Know Each Other 3:29 Becoming a Pro Athlete 7:30 A Debate on Genetics 9:08 Training for Obstacle Races 11:27 Hobie Call, The Spartan Race Champ 13:55 G Addresses Marc's Attire 16:04 Marc Discusses Training Routine 17:40 G Got Wasted the Night Before Tough Mudder 24:54 What It'll Take to Beat Hobie Call 28:46 Marc Discusses Competing for the Olympics 30:30 Marc's Musical Influences 33:44 First Generation American-Filipino 37:43 Marc's Safety Goggles 40:07 Marc on Being Certified on Twitter 45:54 Marc Proving Himself to Everyone 49:49 Intermission 55:48 Marc's Personal Sketch of G 1:01:53 Being Proactive 1:05:28 Follow Your Dreams 1:12:44 —————————————————————— For more Marc Alvarez —————————————————————— Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iammarcalvarez/ Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/IAmMarcAlvarez —————————————————————— For more G Terado —————————————————————— Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/artofgterado/ Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ArtofGTerado Shop for Art https://theartofgterado.square.site —————————————————————— Thanks for tuning in!

An old friend from high school, Marc Alvarez, makes his first podcast appearance on RATED G! He is a talented, awkwardly funny, ambitious, inspirational dude! And during this episode, we did some catching up. Marc is currently on pursuit to claim the throne of Hobie Call as the Spartan Race champ. He talks about his training and the goal to become a professional sports athlete. —————————————————————— How G and Mark Know Each Other 3:29 Becoming a Pro Athlete 7:30 A Debate on Genetics 9:08 Training for Obstacle Races 11:27 Hobie Call, The Spartan Race Champ 13:55 G Addresses Marc's Attire 16:04 Marc Discusses Training Routine 17:40 G Got Wasted the Night Before Tough Mudder 24:54 What It'll Take to Beat Hobie Call 28:46 Marc Discusses Competing for the Olympics 30:30 Marc's Musical Influences 33:44 First Generation American-Filipino 37:43 Marc's Safety Goggles 40:07 Marc on Being Certified on Twitter 45:54 Marc Proving Himself to Everyone 49:49 Intermission 55:48 Marc's Personal Sketch of G 1:01:53 Being Proactive 1:05:28 Follow Your Dreams 1:12:44 —————————————————————— For more Marc Alvarez —————————————————————— Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iammarcalvarez/ Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/IAmMarcAlvarez —————————————————————— For more G Terado —————————————————————— Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/artofgterado/ Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ArtofGTerado Shop for Art https://theartofgterado.square.site —————————————————————— Thanks for tuning in!

Training for Obstacle Course RacingGuest: Mike DeiblerBio: Mike Deibler has been a coach and personal trainer for 20 years and has his Masters in Exercise Science from the University of Florida. He is the Owner of San Diego Premier Training, a private personal training studio located in La Costa, CA. He is also the Education Director - Exercise Etc, and a lead instructor for Functional Movement Systems.He is also a competitive OCR athlete, as well as a coach to other OCR athletes. He is a contributing author to OCR Underground and has written his own book on Obstacle Race preparation titled “Fuel and Fire: Dominate Obstacle Course Racing With Scientific Training Strategies Fueled By Nutrition”Links:@OCRUnderground or @SDPT on Twitter and Instagramwww.OCRUnderground.com

Participating in races such as 5k's and 10k's is great, but over the last decade or so obstacle races have become HUGE for fitness fanatics, weekend warriors, or just people looking to challenge themself. In this episode we dive into the key areas to train for when preparing to take on an obstacle race. We also encourage anyone listening to take that step out of your comfort zone and commit to race at some point in these last 6 months of the year! If you have a comment or topic you'd like us to talk more about please leave us a voice message at anchor.fm/two-idiots-talk-health--fitness-podcast or you can leave us a comment on this episodes video on YouTube! If you listen on Apple Podcasts please consider leaving us a 5 star review! Follow us on Spotify and subscribe to our YouTube at Two Idiots Productions! Thanks for listening and supporting! We greatly appreciate it!

Jun 9 - An Obstacle Race

It's race week for the Bulldog Challenge OCR. This 4 person team event has always been a blast but it's been since 2019 since the last race. Here's what I'm doing this week to prepare for a great race day! If you have questions let me know www.fitwomensweekly.com  www.instagram.com/trainerkindal  Kindal@fitwomensweekly.com 

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Wildrunners Colin and Dan chat about Dans recent holiday to Tanzania where he became a double world record holder. Dan was 1 of 43 athletes from 26 different countries who climbed to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and completed an obstacle race in the crater. On completion of the obstacle course at an altitude of 18,865 metres above sea level where the oxygen levels are 50% less than normal Dan bagged 2 world records - worlds highest OCR and the Worlds highest fitness class. Dan is currently fundraising for Young Lives vs Cancer so if you would like to sponsor him you can at www.justgiving.com/superdan84 Thank you for taking the time to listen to our latest episode. Check out our running community on instagram @wildrunners_ig Feel free to follow us all on social media - @colinlee_ocr , @superdan84 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wildrunners/message

This week, Queenie and Chicken are organizing a sports evening in the garden behind the Club with races like the Kale Fetch, the Radish Balance, and the Many-legged Obstacle Race. Will anyone beat Hedgehog's record for balancing a radish? Along the way, Little Dazzy Donuts is there to help, and also to read poems about kale delivery, a race to last place, and racing round and round.   We love hearing from you! To send your poems and drawings into Kids' Poetry Club, just go to https://www.kidspoetryclub.com/joinin. Who knows, perhaps you will be a star of an upcoming episode.To contact us for any reason, just drop an email to contact@kidspoetryclub.com. Thank you so much for being a part of Kids' Poetry Club!

On today's episode I'm sharing why NOW is the time to run your first obstacle race. You may be feeling “blah” from sitting around more than usual during the pandemic, and feel you're just too out of shape to do it. Or maybe you think your age is a reason that obstacle racing just isn't for you. I'm busting these myths today. Obstacle racing truly is for everybody, and in this episode I want you to leave PUMPED and ready to set off on your first (or next) race. We discuss:- How races can  make you feel like you can conquer the world.- Why it doesn't matter what age you are, you can do this for the first time.- A story about my first obstacle race.- Why you'll be able to do more than you think.- Why we need more women over 40 on the courses. … and more!Here are some highlights.  What exactly is an Obstacle Race?“Obstacle races are a type of race that combines running with completing various obstacles throughout the race course. They're typically held on trails, but not always. They can vary in length, usually anywhere between a 5k distance to a 50K distance, and there are even some 24-hour obstacle races out there!Obstacles include anything from climbing over walls to barbed wire crawls, to rope climbs, monkey bars, heavy bucket or sandbag carries and more. There are different race brands like Spartan, Tough Mudder, Savage race, and they all have their own signature style and signature obstacles. You typically have options to race competitively, where you would have to do all the obstacles on your own or race in what is usually called an open heat where teamwork is allowed and encouraged.”You Can Do More Than You Think. “I'm guessing the biggest thing holding you back is that you think you'll fail every obstacle, or you don't think you'll make it to the finish line. You have the ability to get from start to finish, in some ways, that aspect of obstacle racing is easier than a traditional road race, because the running portions are broken up with obstacles, so you aren't necessarily running non-stop like you would at a 5K, 10K or half marathon. As for the obstacles, will you fail some of them? Sure, most likely.  It's a rare person who can complete every obstacle in their first race, that's just the real deal right there. Certain obstacles take strength and technique that is generally built over time. It's a mostly unrealistic expectation to be able to complete every obstacle on your own in the first race, so with that in mind, don't let that hold you back from getting out there. But here's what you may not realize: you will be able to do more than you think. Although it's an unrealistic expectation to be able to complete every obstacle on your own in your first race, don't let that set a new expectation that you won't be able to do anything, because there will be plenty of obstacles that, yes, you will be able to do.”You'll Meet the Nicest People.“Something that might make you apprehensive about signing up for an obstacle race is that you might think the people in the course are either six-pack having, buff meathead Bros or that they're gonna be watching you and judging you. You're afraid that you're gonna look bad out there and that people are gonna judge you for it. I'm here to tell you that this couldn't be further from the truth.”Racing is for Everybody...and EVERY body.“Another thing that holds people back from doing obstacle races is that they think you have to have a certain body type to run a race, and that's just not the case. When you go to an obstacle race, you'll see people of all ages, sizes and walks of life. It's a place where we can all challenge ourselves and all feel accepted. Everyone who shows up for a race, we'll have different strengths and abilities, and everyone who shows up has it within them to make it to the finish line, it only takes gathering the bravery to get to your first race, to realize that you belong.”Doors are now open for Age Is No Obstacle, my signature coaching program created to help women over 40 get strong, confident and ready to run their first obstacle race, or their first competitive race, in just 12 weeks. Age Is No Obstacle includes a fully customizable online 12-week training program designed to give you the strength, stamina and endurance to rock the race distance of your choice. You'll also get access to the Age Is No Obstacle audio course, giving you all the things you need to know to train fuel, recover and prepare for your race.Finally, connect with your fellow Ageless Athletes and get on-the-spot coaching with ongoing live workout and group coaching sessions. Unlock over $500 in bonuses if you pay in full, including a FitFighter Steelhose Home Gym Set to get you fully set up to hit the ground running with your training. If you have an obstacle race on your post-pandemic to-do list, ditch the guesswork and skip the trial and error that so many new racers go through. Instead, get into Age Is No Obstacle before doors close on Wednesday at 5pm PT and get yourself ready to rock that race in just 12 weeks. Grab your spot now at robinlegat.com/obstacle.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/seasoned-athlete/donations

This week we talk about the obstacle races we ran in the past and the one Juan is training for one. With a seamless transitions, we get into Mike telling us about getting out his comfort zone to make sure his wife had a good birthday. So naturally we close out the show talking about relationships. Its a good one so hope you enjoy it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nonsense-worth-mentioning/message

The Wildrunners are joined by Chris Ward as we chat about obstacle racing, the awesome things his company MedalMunchers turns your race tops into and his upcoming virtual event plus much more. Thank you for listening to our podcast we hope you enjoyed it as much as we enjoyed recording it. If you would like to follow Chris on his running and OCR journey check out his instagram @dizbott_run and also check out his @medalmunchers page for their amazing Morty's made from your old race tops and their upcoming virtual challenge raising money for the Acorn Hospice. You can also join our running and OCR community on instagram @wildrunners_ig Visit our website www.thewildrunners.co.uk for our challenges, shop, strava and more. Feel free to follow us all on instagram @wildrunners_ig @colinlee_ocr @superdan84 @dizbott_run @medalmunchers --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wildrunners/message

Dubbed “The Queen of Pain,” Amelia Boone is a corporate attorney at Apple by day and an obstacle endurance racer by night. She signed up for her first Tough Mudder race at age 28 when she realized she couldn't do a single pull-up. Since that day, she became obsessed with getting stronger and went on to become a 4-time world champion and one of the most decorated obstacle racers in history — all while working full-time at Apple. Here's how Boone learned to conquer the mental aspect of racing, how she confronted a years-long challenge with an eating disorder, and why she believes that your profession doesn't have to be your passion. --- Stay up to date by singing up for The Profile, our weekly newsletter that brings you the best profiles of successful people and companies. Sign up here: https://readtheprofile.com

I interviewed Deanna Sheridan | General Counsel, Vice President, & Corporate Secretary of Spartan Race on Friday, February 5th, 2021. We discussed: Having Psychological Safety in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives Keeping Spartan Race Afloat During COVID  Acquiring & Integrating Tough Mudder How Diversity Strengthens an Organization  Learning from Joe de Sena, Founder & CEO of Spartan  Spartan: More than an Obstacle Race  Girls Rock Campaign Boston ONCE Boston Reading Recommendations Dance Parties at Home _______________________________________________ Give Feedback Please share your feedback for the show, who I should interview, and the topics that interest you right now.  _______________________________________________ Links referred to in this episode: Deanna Sheridan | LinkedIn Profile Spartan Race | Website Erin Sutton | LinkedIn Profile SHE Summit | Event Website Tough Mudder | Website Howrey Law Firm | Wikipedia Site Winston & Strawn | Firm Website Ropes & Gray | Firm Website Hinckley Allen | Firm Website Norwesco | Company Website Darren Braham | Former GC of Spartan Race Joe de Sena | Spartan Race CEO & Founder Stewart Hirsch | Strategic Relationships | Coaching Hugh Merryweather | Former CEO of Spartan Race Girls Rock Campaign Boston | Website ONCE Somerville | Website Alexandra Carter | Ask for More: 10 Questions to Negotiate Anything Erik Larson | The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz

Hello All,Here we have the next instalment of Obstacle Race Magazine podcast In this episode, we chew the fat and talk about the coming new year...Last in the current series Look out for more feature-length episodes in the future with hand-picked guests we feel you'll find interesting. Why not check out our in house event Mudnificent 7, Aug 7th 2021, Coventry, Midlands, UK, Sign up & info can be found here: www.mud7.comFor more information about the magazine and subscription options follow the below link:www.obstacleracemagazine.com

Hello All,Here we have the next instalment of Obstacle Race Magazine podcast In this episode, we discuss all things 2020 so far...Look out for more feature-length episodes in the future with hand-picked guests we feel you'll find interesting. Why not check out our in house event Mudnificent 7, Aug 7th 2021, Coventry, Midlands, UK, Sign up & info can be found here: www.mud7.comFor more information about the magazine and subscription options follow the below link:www.obstacleracemagazine.com

It's been a long time since we had Angela on the show but long time listeners are very familiar with her as she has been on at least 30 different episodes! This weekend Angela ran her first OCR since last November and she was kind enough to take time out of her night to chat to chat about her experience volunteering and running the Thunder Run 5k in New Hampshire!  0:00 - 3:16 - Intro 3:16 - 13:24 - Quick News 13:24 - 13:52 - Content Preface 13:52 - 34:16 - Angela Interview 34:16 - End - Outro Updated Patreon Tiers Joe Rogan Show Censored Cat Rope Climb Viking OCR 8 Hour Championship Steve Bacon 9/11 Post Spartan Trifecta World Championship Cancelled Savage Race Pennsylvania Podium New Savage Obstacle Bridgewater Police 5k Chadwick Boseman Very Quick 7 Year Old Extreme Race Canada Results Battle Miles: World's Toughest Virtual Race Legacy Sports Park OCR Facilities Kyle McLaughlin Jabs at Spartan Kismet Cliff Run Secret Link Thunder Run 5k Obstacle Race OCR Discord (Will the Virtual WTM Champion Be in This Forum?!) Next week's episode will be something awesome that we totally have an idea about doing, this may or many not be sarcasm because episodes during COVID times are rough!  The OCR Report Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group For a podcast shirt, send $20 to Katelyn-Ritter-8 on Venmo with your size and address Use coupon code "adventure" for 10% off MudGear products Use coupon code "ocrreport20" for 20% off Caterpy products Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast on Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com Subscribe on Youtube: MStefano Running Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

When you run a Spartan Race, do you look around and wonder about everyone else’s story? Why are they racing? What brought them here? Is this their first race our their 2oth? What was their first Spartan like for them? Well Joe De Sena does… and today two amazing women: Lani Woods of the Unrelenting Humans Podcast and Laura Mignot, the CEO of DFLASH tell  us about their journey. You can do more than you think you're capable of, embrace your inner child and get out there!   LESSONS  Follow your passion  Give back  Help others in your community  Don’t be afraid to get dirty  Embrace your inner child  When you do something- go all in  Know what you want & what you don’t want  Choose how you react to challenges  Your stronger than you think you are    This episode is brought to you by Honey Stinger  HONEYSTINGER.COM CODE: HSSPARTAN2020   LINKS Lani’s Unrelenting Humans Podcast https://pod.link/1511970677 Laura Mignott https://www.lauramignott.com/ Laura’s Reset podcast https://pod.link/1451895613   TIME STAMPS 1:30 Joe says do hard things & get to the farm!  2:20 Honey Stinger Intro  2:40 Lani Woods tells the story of her first Obstacle Race  4:45 Lighting the fire of passion for Spartan Race  7:00 Going for a Delta 8:00 Training others in the community  8:30 Embracing your inner child on the course  9:00 Honey Stinger Break 10:00 Laura Mignot tells her story   11:35 Intimidated by new arena   13:00 Community helping each other 15:00 Putting one foot in front of the other   16:00 Choosing your reactions  16:55 Joe wants to hear your stories !  18:10 Honey Stinger close     SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod   CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena  Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye send their regards :)   Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra | Seed Huntress Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty   © 2020 Spartan

Part-Time Athletes interviews real people about their fitness journeys. In this episode I interviewed Michelle Bang about her journey from self-proclaimed non-athlete to personal trainer and obstacle course racer. Host: BreOutside Guest: Michelle BangTopics: Obstacle course racing, Spartan races, becoming a personal trainer, kettle bell training.Contact: PartTimeAthletesPodcast@gmail.comDisclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/breoutside)

Hello All,Here we have the next instalment of Obstacle Race Magazine podcast We give the answers and facts linked to episode 19 Why not check out our in house event Mudnificent 7, August 8th, Coventry, Midlands, UK, Sign up & info can be found here: www.mud7.comFor more information about the magazine and subscription options follow the below link:www.obstacleracemagazine.com

Hello All,Here we have the next instalment of Obstacle Race Magazine podcast We've pulled together 14 hints and tips to help you work from home better. Look out for more feature length episodes in the future with hand picked guests we feel you'll find interesting. Why not check out our in house event Mudnificent 7, August 8th, Coventry, Midlands, UK, Sign up & info can be found here: www.mud7.comFor more information about the magazine and subscription options follow the below link:www.obstacleracemagazine.com

Hello All,Here we have the next instalment of Obstacle Race Magazine podcast This episode is something special to get us all through the tough weeks in the house. The first ever ORM OCR QUIZ. Look out for more feature length episodes in the future with hand picked guests we feel you'll find interesting. Why not check out our in house event Mudnificent 7, August 8th, Coventry, Midlands, UK, Sign up & info can be found here: www.mud7.comFor more information about the magazine and subscription options follow the below link:www.obstacleracemagazine.com

Hello All,Here we have the next instalment of Obstacle Race Magazine podcast This episode features our Ten minute Tuesday format, affectionately now know as 20 minute Tuesdays. The aimed of these episodes is to bring you new and interesting OCR news each week. Look out for more feature length episodes in the future with hand picked guests we feel you'll find interesting. Why not check out our in house event Mudnificent 7, August 8th, Coventry, Midlands, UK, Sign up & info can be found here: www.mud7.comFor more information about the magazine and subscription options follow the below link:www.obstacleracemagazine.com

Hello All,Here we have the next instalment of Obstacle Race Magazine podcast This episode features our Ten minute Tuesday format, affectionately now know as 20 minute Tuesdays. The aimed of these episodes is to bring you new and interesting OCR news each week. In this episode we speak about:Coronavirus, Covid 19 and supporting the industry. As well as:Listener Mail - We chat about who we'd love to interview Look out for more feature length episodes in the future with hand picked guests we feel you'll find interesting. Why not check out our in house event Mudnificent 7, August 8th, Coventry, Midlands, UK, Sign up & info can be found here: www.mud7.comFor more information about the magazine and subscription options follow the below link:www.obstacleracemagazine.com

Hello All,Here we have the next instalment of Obstacle Race Magazine podcast This episode features our Ten minute Tuesday format, affectionately now know as 20 minute Tuesdays. The aimed of these episodes is to bring you new and interesting OCR news each week. In this episode we speak about:The Winter Nuts Challenge Spartan Mallorca Logistics nightmareAs well as:Listener Mail Look out for more feature length episodes in the future with hand picked guests we feel you'll find interesting. Why not check out our in house event Mudnificent 7, August 8th, Coventry, Midlands, UK, Sign up & info can be found here: www.mud7.comFor more information about the magazine and subscription options follow the below link:www.obstacleracemagazine.com

Hello All,Here we have the next instalment of Obstacle Race Magazine podcast. In this special feature length episode we interview the inspiring Rocket Race Founder and Race Director David Iain Baird. He lets us in to how Rocket Race began for him and also what makes each of his unique events special. If this Episode Whet your appetite and you want to know more about Rocket Race, you can find more information at on the following links: http://rocketrace.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/therocketrace---------------Why not check out our in house event Mudnificent 7, August 8th, Coventry, Midlands, UK, Sign up & info can be found here: www.mud7.comFor more information about the magazine and subscription options follow the below link:www.obstacleracemagazine.com

Hello All,Here we have the next instalment of Obstacle Race Magazine podcast Ten minute Tuesday, affectionately now know as 20 minute Tuesdays. The aimed of these episodes is to bring you new and interesting topics that will fill your ears with a little bit of OCR news each week. Look out for more feature length episodes in the future with hand picked guests we feel you'll find interesting. Show Notes:More about Born survivor: HERETough Guy marshal information: HEREEuropes Toughest Mudder: HERESpartan Yorkshire info: HEREIrish Championships info: HEREBulk powder story: HERESoil makes you happy : HEREWhy not check out our in house event Mudnificent 7, August 8th, Coventry, Midlands, UK, Sign up & info can be found here: www.mud7.comFor more information about the magazine and subscription options follow the below link:www.obstacleracemagazine.com

Hello All,Here we have the next instalment of Obstacle Race Magazines Ten minute Tuesday affectionately now know as 20 minute Tuesdays. The aimed of these episodes is to bring you new and interesting topics that will fill your ears with a little bit of OCR news each week. Look out for more feature length episodes in the future with hand picked guests we feel you'll find interesting. Show Notes:Mudnificent 7 sign up can be found here: www.mud7.comFor more information about the magazine and subscription options follow the below link:www.obstacleracemagazine.com

Natalie Moore - quitting her job and heading to Madagascar for 6 weeks on a marine conservation program! The ending of a bad relationship was the catalyst for Natalie taking back control of her life. Her first step was to sell the joint house, quit her job, and go to Madagascar for six weeks, where she volunteered in a marine conservation program. Since then, she's been pushing herself and her boundaries further and further, and completed her first ultra and multi day race in June. She's not fast, but she's determined.  Words from Natalie,  “I've been a long time listener of the podcast, and started supporting it almost after the first episode I listened to. It was so inspiring to me to hear about women doing amazing things, and I love knowing that we're all out there, doing them, even if it doesn't make the news, or the magazines.  My happiness and my confidence have increased so much, and whenever I feel a bit of a wobble, I remember that if all these other amazing women can push themselves and achieve amazing things, I can at least try.” Show notes How she first heard about the tough girl podcast Finding out more about Natalie  How sports and exercise played apart in her life Deciding to do her first triathlon  Progressing in the triathlon Being terrible at training  Deciding to focus on running Not getting the fear Having a challenging 2018 Deciding to leave her relationship and quit her job Not realising she wasn’t herself anymore Heading off to Madagascar for 6 weeks Having thinking time and time to reflect on life Letting go of time and getting a sense of calm The episodes which have resonated - Polly Vacher & Richelle Olsen Not comparing herself with anyone else Advice for other women and why you need to believe in yourself What’s next…. and wanting to get back into triathlons or maybe an ultra… Advice and tips for training needed!!!!   Carola Fekter - Running 12 marathons in 12 months on 4 continents to raise money for charity! In 2017 Carola decided on a new challenge, completing in the World's Toughest Mudder a 24 hour Obstacle Race where each lap was 10 miles. Her goal was to do 5 laps, making it a total of 50 miles. It was while she was training for this race that she discovered the Tough Girl Podcast and she has been a huge fan ever since. In 2018 she ran 12 Marathons in 12 months on 4 continents to raise money for charity. Shortly after Marathon number 10 she found out that she was pregnant, and had to decide whether to continue or abandon her big project. During this episode, Carola shares more about the World's Toughest Mudder,how she kept motivated and why she decided to run 12 marathons in 12 months, plus what happened when she found out she was pregnant with 2 marathons to go!  Show notes Living in Austria  Her background Discovering the tough girl podcast and Facebook group Deciding to run in the Worlds Toughest Mother - 24 hr Obstacle Course Race Being inspired by Sophie Radcliffe How her race went! Deciding not to quit half way through The toughest obstacle  Dealing with her fear of heights Her big challenge in 2018 12 marathons in 12 months for charity! Going public with the challenge Dealing with the negative pushback  Dealing with the logistics and planning Making compromises Her background in running and running her first marathon in 2015 Learning from her new approach to running Finding out she was pregnant with 2 more marathons to go… Advice for other women who want to step outside their comfort zone Social Media Website  - www.aerialspartan.com (available in both English & German) Twitter - @aerialspartan  Instagram - @aerialspartan   Facebook  - @aerialspartan 

In this episode we discuss how you can successfully prepare yourself for an obstacle race event! We break down the basics and then give examples of specific exercise programming ideas.

Dominate the Day and Obstacle Races with Yancy Culp StitcheriTunes 3 Yancy Culp Spartan SGX Coach / Certified Personal & Group Trainer for 20 years / Power Systems Master Coach/ HumanN Active Lifestyle Coach / Alpha Warrior Military Coach As the owner of YancyCamp.com, Yancy coaches hundreds of Professional and Open category OCR athletes all across the globe. For the past 15 years, Yancy and his wife Amy have been working together to provide nutrition and fitness coaching through personal training, fitness boot camps, programming for OCR athletes, and providing sports performance coaching for high school and collegiate sports programs.Amy is also the Director of Sports Performance Nutrition for the University of Texas Longhorn Athletic Department. Yancy is also a motivational speaker.Instagram - @yancyculp & @yancycampofficial FacebookTwitter Yancy Culp is a legendary OCR coach who is has made his name by making people fit. While our conversation with Yancy was meant to be about training for OCR, he mentioned a lot of important things such as the power of the fitness movement, community that have a huge indirect impact on our long-term success. Besides motivation and inspiration that Yancy shares with us, you will find out what is the best equipment to investment for OCR training and you might be surprised that you don't need all the rigs and that you can train your whole body, grip and strength on a simple pull-up bar. The secret sauce is to be creative with the way you use it! Shownotes Yancy's Background 00:03:34 How Yancy got into OCR 00:06:00 What makes OCR such a popular sport 00:17:30 What is Yancy's training all about - the Yancy Camp 00:19:39 The five pillars of training for OCR: running climbing carrying OCR specific strength ability to tie all of those together 00:22:15 Yancy talks about his non-linear training approach 00:26:33 Yancy on periodization for the elite athletes 00:30:49 training approach for the open wave athletes - amateur athletes need to juggle priorities like training for OCR and family, therefore the structure of training is important and you need to get the most out of your session 00:34:27 Mental health, mental conditioning,motivation and the power of social network mental conditioning is 51%, physical conditioning is 49% OCR and communities getting up motivated the power of social community 00:43:44 Yancy on the importance of being in the trenches how racing it helps him with programming for his athletes 00:46:00 The essential equipment - What is the best equipment to invest in? Place to run and do aerobic conditioning suspension training system, pull up bar some type of sandbag (sand disc, sand bell, sand bag) Versa Loops; Non-essential: kettlebell or dumbbell, tire drag system 00:49:13 Yancy on using Versa Loops for workouts00:53:30 Yancy on tire drag system00:56:42 Yancy and I speak about Altra shoes and running00:58:31 Running in zero drop (0mm drop) shoes and how to get used to it01:03:28 Motivation and mental conditioning from Yancy to dominate your day! FREE CODE https://www.yancycamp.com/1-month-free/ Categories eventy Mindsets Nutrition OCR Off-topic Podcast Podcast SK Recipes sk Training Uncategorised Tagsaddiction (4) athlete (11) carbohydrates (6) coach (7) coaching (7) dating (4) diet (6) fat (5) fitness (8) health (14) healthy eating (4) inspiration (5) intermittent fasting (4) interview (14) life balance (4) lifestyle (6) mind (8) mindset (25) motivation (4) nitric oxide (3) nutrition (41) nutrition advice (3) oatmeal (4) OCR (13)

Today’s episode will cover the 3 Nutrition Roadblocks that I have found affected 88% of people who do CrossFit, Obstacle Races or endurance events and weightlifting.

"You can't do it. You're not good enough." We all have that voice in our head, but how do we move past it? Celebrity trainer and Form Fitness founder, Morit Summers, joins me to talk about our greatest adversary—fear. In this deeply personal interview, Morit shares how she overcame her biggest mental obstacles in order to find the strength that was always hiding within.

Episode 11: Spartan Race Review (DXB,Oman and Kuwait) Mahdi and Meg share their Spartan Race experiences from Sprint (5k) to Super (14k) distances and from USA to the GCC and Spain! Looking to test your fitness in a Spartan Race? Find out some great training tips and race day nutrition strategies to help you perform your best!For more, follow us on Instagram @theprojectkuwait  Hosted by: Meg Guthmiller, Mahdi Aloun Tags: Spartan Race, Obstacle Race, Fitness, Wellness, Health, Kuwait The information in this Podcast is not meant to diagnose or replace medical advice from your physician. It is meant to open communication between you, your body, and your health care teams. The Project aims to provoke curiosity of your body and behaviors to give you more insight on your health and wellness. The information in this Podcast is not meant to diagnose or replace medical advice from your physician. It is meant to open communication between you, your body, and your health care teams. The Project aims to provoke curiosity of your body and behaviors to give you more insight on your health and wellness.Support the show (https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl8NPB2H4Mf/?igshid=1m9w8d28oarlu&utm_source=fb_www_attr)

Rachel Cosgrove was always the coach and mentor that everyone in the gym looked up to. Lean, strong and successful she was the model, middle-aged athlete - a go-getter fitness coach who inspired her clients. But as Rachel turned forty she realized that she no longer had the body of an elite athlete. The co-owner of Results Fitness in Newhall, California, was putting on weight and becoming a mid-life "statistic”.What happened next is nothing short of remarkable.In this interview with Peter Bowes, Rachel opens up about a personal journey that grew out of her 40s fitness crisis. This is the first of three episodes, featuring older adults (between 40 and 80), who find their form and achieve extraordinary results as obstacle course racers. In this interview we learn about: Rachel’s love of Spartan races for their unpredictability and unique challenges.The mind games Rachel plays to help her survive swimming through freezing cold water. Growing up as part of a family that struggled with weight issues and obesity. Trying different diets and exercise programs and figuring out what works best. The challenges of opening a gym and becoming an expert in the fitness industry. Following the science to devise workout programs. Confronting the time-crunch - the number one objection to exercise. How results can be achieved with just two hours per week of working out. What happened to Rachel when she turned 40. Why living in “moderation” does not work. How easy it is to let things go after achieving personal fitness success and a high-flying career. What Rachel did to get back to her former, super-fit self. How older athletes are achieving peak levels of fitness.How becoming a little more selfish and focussing on training as an older adult can reap rewards.Prioritizing time for health and fitness. Craving an obstacle course escape from everyday life.

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Obstacle races look like a LOT of fun, but have I ever actually done one? I discuss obstacle races and a tv program many British kids may have long forgotten! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina4real/support

Coach Josh Gibson, CrossFit LVL 1 Certified, SGX Coach - Josh began his OCR career in 2011 with the USMC Mud run in his hometown of South Carolina. He as since completed numerous endurance races in OCR, trail, road, and cycling events, as well as multiple Crossfit Competitions. Josh currently is the head coach and manager at ASAP Fitness in Sacramento, CA. "Run fast, lift heavy" - Josh Check out his IG account for tips and tricks with endurance training as well as CrossFit. @rockabilly_runner

Veejay Jones is the youngest athlete to win a Spartan Race overall and is currently a member of The Spartan Pro Team. He is also an athlete coached by Richard Diaz.  In this episode, we discuss the prospects winning against the competition at the NBC Spartan Series season opener in San Jose California on March 24th, 2018. This season, Veejay has posted two wins and a second place finish in Spartan Race elite competition with his last event being 2nd (by just over a minute) behind Cody Moat last years Spartan world Champion. Veejay shares his insight relating to the contenders he'll face and his hopes of eventually making his mark as a pro in the sport.

Episode 4: Exercise In this episode, we dig into the importance of exercise.  We discuss exercise in it's broad definition, and dig in to some specific types and schools of thought of exercise, and discuss if there is a perfect exercise, or a magical formula for finding the right exercise for you. 0:30 Cross Fit http://crossfit-style.com/ 22:28 Spartan, Mud, and Obstacle Races https://www.spartan.com/en http://www.mudrunguide.com/directory/usa/ https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/g19524677/7-obstacle-course-races-to-try/ 22:43 Color Runs https://thecolorrun.com/ 22:48 HIIT https://dailyburn.com/life/fitness/high-intensity-hiit-workout/ 23:50 Soul Cycle https://www.soul-cycle.com/ 24:00 Rock n Roll Races http://www.runrocknroll.com/ 24:30 Park = Gym https://www.mensfitness.com/training/build-muscle/the-great-outdoors-workout-routine 26:06 TRX Cables https://amzn.to/2GXMw5A 26:20 Tim's Go-To Workout https://youtu.be/xiFUFh13FO4 27:20 Beachbody, P90X, T25, Insanity, 10 Minute Trainer etc https://www.beachbody.com/ https://amzn.to/2Hd1UZv https://amzn.to/2GDTnOa https://amzn.to/2JmxRz7 https://amzn.to/2JkH0rS 30:13 The Rock Says... http://fortune.com/2014/10/30/the-rocks-best-advice-for-success/ 33:00 40% Rule https://thehustle.co/40-percent-rule-navy-seal-secret-mental-toughness 38:20 Eric Thomas (The Hip Hop Preacher) https://etinspires.com/ Gear We Use Tim & Steve's Setup: https://amzn.to/2uNlHvP JB's Setup: https://amzn.to/2GD6fUC Audio Editing: https://amzn.to/2GD6fUC Video Editiing: https://amzn.to/2GD6fUC Creative Suite: https://amzn.to/2GDq6Ts JB's Camera: https://amzn.to/2GB6jnN JB's Drone: https://amzn.to/2Jn421o Project Reclamation Links Website: http://projectxreclamation.com Email: projectxreclamation@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Project-Reclamation-395831667534101/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCihrXohOFuDTZh1BM_HwiJw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectxreclamation/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProjectReclama2 Jax the dog https://www.facebook.com/jax.frickmovicz.9 Page the dog https://www.facebook.com/page.frickmovicz.3 Tim's Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHCxAUPtoaoagQKW7lOdZSg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tim.frick.92 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/t_k_ultra/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTimFrick

A while ago, my wing man Miguel Medina and I (Richard Diaz) did a Q-n-A show in where we took questions from our friends on social media.  We ran out of time and tabled a page full of questions we promised to get to at a later date. As it turns out, this is that later date! I had to roll solo but I hope I addressed the questions presented with some clarity, questions like… “How much running should you do to prepare for an obstacle race”? “How can you measure heart rate effectively relative to grip strength training”? “How can you tighten up loose ligaments”? And much more… thanks to those who wrote in.  This is a pretty quick, down and dirty episode; you should have plenty of time to give it a listen.   

Alyssa Hawley member of The Spartan Pro Team has become a serious threat to the old guard in Elite Spartan Racing. She brings a unique blend of stamina along with the ability to out carry most in the field due to her strength. I caught up with Alyssa to get her take on the competition, find out who she is gunning for and her strategy moving forward to the NBC SpartanSuper at Monterey. Guess who's on her hit list and why?

It's hard to keep a handle on Hunter McIntyre. He's either one of the fiercest competitors in Obstacle Racing, reigning champion on The Broken Skull Challenge or gone missing. Yep, I coach him and sometimes that's not easy! I thought it would be fun to bring him back and have him share his thoughts on future competition, who he feels is a threat, his feelings on the women's pro field and his plans for the upcoming NBC Series Spartan Monterey Super.

In this episode Richard Diaz and his featured guest Elijah Markstrom of The Obstacle Order discuss a variety of topics that can get foggy in respect to running performance, be it in an Obstacle Race or any endurance running event. Topics such as how to effectively assemble intervals, how heart rate plays into these sessions and finally an analysis of superb running mechanics as illustrated by Galen Rupp the American record holder for both the 5 and 10k events. https://indd.adobe.com/view/36b1d72a-4580-430c-b6cd-f19cec22ef78

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In this episode, Ben Greenfield interviews Trever Niestrath, the national champion for the crazy bowhunting obstacle course racing competition known as "TrainToHunt". -How Trever makes and eats healthy peanut butter... -The way that Trever prepares himself for 3-5 hours of shooting in the mountains... -Trever's training protocol for hauling 100 pounds of weight straight up the side of a mountain... -The best backpack to use for TrainToHunt competitions... -How Trever hauls hay around as part of his training... -The "MMA-style" functional training workouts that Trever does... -Trever's technique for getting his heart rate down before he shoots... -What kind of special diet Trever eats... -Trever's best hunting story from this year... -And much more! Resources from this episode: -Maranatha peanut butter -The new Obstacle Dominator 2.0 program -TrainToHunt.com obstacle course racing for hunters Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... [audio src="http://traffic.libsyn.com/obstacledominator/ObstacleDominator68.mp3"]  Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Livestream Sports featuring Matt B. Davis of Obstacle Racing Media. Hosted by Ross Brand of Livestream Universe. Subscribe to the podcast: https://rossbrandrecordings.com/ (https://rossbrandrecordings.com). Matt B. Davis began blogging about obstacle racing (OCR) in 2012. Shortly after that, he created the first podcast about OCR. Matt built the http://obstacleracingmedia.com/ (Obstacle Racing Media) (ORM) brand by providing killer content and honest journalism since day one. Matt is an industry expert and one of the most listened to voices in the OCR space. In a world where the lines between power, media, and advertising get more blurred every day, ORM stands out as a truth teller with an audience that has come to rely on it. OCR is willing to go against the grain, even at the expense of popularity or money. ‘Down and Dirty'Matt is the author of Down and Dirty: The Essential Training Guide for Obstacle Races and Mud Runs, offering an overview of the most popular races before tackling the most important concerns for any racer: preparation and training. It was selected the number 1 book for the obstacle racing enthusiast by About Sports. Matt has been quoted in numerous magazines including Runners World and Men's Health. At last count, he has done over 100 obstacle races of every size and distance. ‘Talking Docs'In April 2016, Matt launched a new podcast, Talking Docs Podcast, featuring interviews with documentary filmmakers and the subjects of documentary films. Find Matt on Twitter: @MattBDavis. The username for Obstacle Racing Media on Twitter is @ObstacleMedia. Show TopicsMatt's new podcast, Talking Docs Story of how Matt started Obstacle Racing Media (ORM) How Matt began to monetize his passion for obstacle racing How ORM uses video and livestreaming The competitive landscape for bloggers and podcasters covering niche industries How ORM uses social video platforms such as Periscope, Facebook Live and Snapchat Matt's future goals as a broadcaster and content creator Matt answers questions about training for, and participating in, obstacle races.

People who do Obstacle Races want three things: 1. Something new 2. Something they can do with their friends 3. Something that scares them a little. They can find all of those things in CrossFit, of course, but many don't know it yet. Rich Borgatti sits at the nexus between Obstacle Course Racing and CrossFit. In this episode, he talks about the overlap; how to train racers; and how to get them into your gym.

The Death Race for years served as the pinnacle of theSpartan Obstacle Racing challenge, it has recently been shelved and replaced with a different type of extreme challengeThe Agoge an event that provides up to 60 continuous hours of adventure. Yet, is it as extreme as its predecessor? We speak with Dylan Davis who over the past year participated in the winter and summer Death Races and the first two installments of Agoge to get his take on what one can expect when they face this challenge. What you learn may surprise you. Does Joe De Sena, mastermind of these challenges have a plan that has yet to be revealed? Listen and draw your own conclusions. The Spartan Agoge claims to bring together physical and mental strengths while developing innovative thinkers, prudent risk-takers, and expert decision-makers.  Are you truly Spartan enough to meet this ancient rite of passage?

This show will be jam packed with information on everything you need to know about obstacle course racing. Michelle Roy is a trail and ultra runner. She finished 2nd at the winter Spartan Death Race in 2011 and also holds the record for the Peak 500 race, running 400 miles which is the current female record. Michelle has over 200 ultra race finishes under her belt and just so much knowledge to share. Kenneth 'Hulk' Terrell entered the fitness industry about 4 years ago. Determined to change his life he dropped 85 pounds, put on muscle, changed his career from a lawyer to personal trainer and is now a competitive obstacle course racer. He is a P4P sponsored athlete and most recently competed in the Spartan Ultra Beast at Killington Vermont. If you are interested in anything from trail racing to competitive OCR, than listen in because we will be discussing it all including their training and nutrition!  

Lesley Paterson is arguably the fiercest competitor in the XTERRA RACE SERIES.  She has won 2 consecutive world championship titles, was then plagued with injuries which caused her to fall out of the sport almost entirely last year. In 2015 she seems reborn with aspirations of competing in Obstacle Races. So far this year she has placed 1st, Pro Women, XTERRA Costa Rica, 1st, Pro Women, XTERRA West Championships (Las Vegas, NV), 1st, Pro Women, XTERRA East Championships (Pelham, AL), 1st, Pro Women (and 1st overall – men and women), XTERRA Laguna Beach (Laguna Beach, CA) 1st, Pro Women, 6 hours of Temecula (MTB race).  She now sets her sights on regaining her crown at the XTERRA World Championships on Maui, this November.  Our host Richard Diaz caught up with her to gain some insights on her outlook past, future and present.

He won the 100K World Championships 4 minutes ahead of Jonas Buud. His Marathon PR is at an amazing 2:14.36, he won the 2015 5K Obstacle Race "Warrior Dash", and he is aiming to qualify for the 2016 Olympics in Rio. He came in second at this years Ultravasan 90K behind Jonas Buud and he is called "the renaissance man of running" - it is an honour to present a long interview with Max King. We talk about growing up in Oregon, how he came into sports and running and about his interesting basketball career. About leaving the safety of a good job as a pharmaceutical engineer in order to follow his heart, about mixing different styles of running, the joy of Obstacle Races and the joy of running fast. About the relation to his own body, about crashing hard in an Ultra, his nostalgia when it comes to running and about being a new member of the Salomon Running team since January 2015. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

He won the 100K World Championships 4 minutes ahead of Jonas Buud. His Marathon PR is at an amazing 2:14.36, he won the 2015 5K Obstacle Race "Warrior Dash", and he is aiming to qualify for the 2016 Olympics in Rio. He came in second at this years Ultravasan 90K behind Jonas Buud and he is called "the renaissance man of running" - it is an honour to present a long interview with Max King. We talk about growing up in Oregon, how he came into sports and running and about his interesting basketball career. About leaving the safety of a good job as a pharmaceutical engineer in order to follow his heart, about mixing different styles of running, the joy of Obstacle Races and the joy of running fast. About the relation to his own body, about crashing hard in an Ultra, his nostalgia when it comes to running and about being a new member of the Salomon Running team since January 2015. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In case you have not heard, World OCR Championship Season is upon us. Sure, maybe you don't follow Spartan Racing or give a hoot about the fastest growing sport in the world. However if you do… there is a lot of excitement afoot. Reigning Spartan World and OCR World Champion Jonathan Albon is looking to double up and defend both of his titles.  Who has the nuts to beat him?  Ryan Atkins, maybe a dark horse in Hunter McIntyre?  I made the call to check up on Jonathan to see how his preparations are coming, asked what his game plan is and why he poses such a threat. Here is a guy with little state side exposure, holds two of the three titles and his been training and racing abroad. Aside from his humble disposition he has the tools and the grit to take it all find out why.

Anyone who has heard of the infamous Death Race knows that it takes a very special type of person to even consider attempting the event let alone actually finishing.  The brainchild of Joe DeSena, founder of The Spartan Race obstacle racing series, it makes you wonder what darkness lurks in his mind that would cause him to create such an event. Listen as Richard Diaz chats with Dylan Davis, who not only survived the Summer Death Race, he also successfully completed the Winter Death Race this past January.  Dylan provides a rare first person account of the Summer Death race from start to finish.  If you think you're pretty tough, maybe you need to hear what tough is really all about.

Training and racing for obstacle races such as Spartan, Atlas, Tough Mudder and Battle Frog places unique demands on an athlete.  These events require the ability to perform at far greater intensity than preparing for a marathon.  Richard Diaz and his guest Dr. Harry Pino, a renowned sport scientist discuss these demands and the program written by Richard Diaz tailor made to prepare these athletes for the rigors of these intense competitions that he has justifiably named “The Dark Side”Lactate Tolerance Training for high intensity running

Rose Wetzel has dominated the pro field in Obstacle Races through 2014 and is currently ranked #2 in the world as of this episode  and has she suggests, “Its early in the season”.  Listen as we discuss what it takes to rise to the top of the field in Spartan Racing, how important running skill plays into her success and her involvement in The American Ninja Warrior competition. Obstacle Racing is the hottest endurance event in the world today, drawing attention from the runners who historically have participated in marathons, half marathons are stepping up to the challenge offered by these unique competitions.

Susan Nowell, physical therapist, discusses with Trey Beauchamp what he needs to do (and not do) to become a runner and prepare for obstacle races. We talk about weighted vests, minimalist shoes, and how every BODY is different. Serena Marie, RD, discusses the who, what, why, and how of a gluten-free diet. We hear from professional runner and entrepreneur Jeremy Nelson. And finally, our monthly visitor, Vinnie Tortorich, reveals a habit that he feels led to his cancer diagnosis.

Dr Doug McGuff lives in South Carolina, and he is the co-author of Body By Science, ER physician, founder of his Ultimate Exercise gym, speaker, and health consultant. He is one of the world's foremost experts in high intensity training and he is making some serious inroads in helping teach people the value of high intensity strength training. For the show notes and resources, see http://www.15minutecorporatewarrior.com/pioneers/interview-with-high-intensity-strength-training-expert-dr-doug-mcguff/

Find out more about Obstacle Race Magazine and how Carl got involved in obstacle course racing and how he is living his dream of being a magazine editor of this growing addictive sport. We also discuss a OCR bucket list

Find more how one of the growing female members of the ocr community changed her life with obstacle course racing and how she was invited to become part of the obstacle kit race team.

In this episode, Hunter and Ben talk about sandbag yoga, then welcome special guest Rose Wetzel! -Female training for obstacle races... -How to do a Spartan Trifecta in a weekend... -How the hell do you train for a spear throw... Resources we mention during this podcast: -Runner Joseph Gray -How to make a Spartan Spear -$32 discount at http://www.MarcPro.com with discount code "Ben" Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now!

In this episode, find out Hunter and Ben's toughest workouts...and then hear the answers to listener questions, including: -Stadium races vs. regular obstacle races... -Using SEALFit for obstacle racing... -Best benchmarks for being in top ten at Spartan... Resources we mention during this podcast: -8 Weeks to SealFit -HempMeds -Tart Cherry Juice Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now!

Ben Greenfield (http://bengreenfieldfitness.com) is a coach, author, speaker, ex-bodybuilder and Ironman triathlete. His science-based approach to discovering a potent balance between health and performance has revolutionized the way thousands of athletes and exercise enthusiasts around the world live, train and eat. Ben now works with athletes, CEO's and soccer moms from around the world to achieve amazing feats of physical endurance without destroying their body in the process.Ben is also the author of the popular “Beyond Training” book, which is a balanced approach to fitness, nutrition, and health, coming from his extensive experience in the fitness and wellness industry as one of the country's leading personal trainers and wellness consultants.   During EP.#55 Ben shares the following: What prompted Ben to go from bodybuilding to endurance sports, such as triathlons Why Ben did not completely retire his speedos Why a certain "bodybuilding situation" is like marijuana The guys discuss an unspoken issue: Man Boobs vs. Triathlons Why building a massive chest is not as optimal as perceived, and what muscles are a better option? Why women should want to focus on gaining muscle? Ben shares his supplement recommendations for endurance training Why Ben favors essential amino acids vs. BCAAs? Ben shares why "traditional" carb-loading may not be as optimal for endurance sports & why he chooses to restrict carb when training/competing How Ben utilizes genetic testing with himself, as well as his clients Ben shares his 5 favorite supplements for endurance athletes What are Ben's top 5 supplements combos for bodybuilding? What are Ben's go-to supplements for fat loss and why? What resources are available for you to measure your brain chemistry and what supplements can help enhance brain chemistry? What are Ben's top testoterone boosting supplements? What are the benefits of brazil nuts and how should you store them and why? What are Ben's top supplement suggestions for vegan or vegetarians? What supplements should combat athlete make a priority, a well as baseline dosage and why? What is the best way to address growth hormone enhancement, and how you can address GH right away? Links & Resources: 1. http://beyondtrainingbook.com 2. http://directlabs.com 3. https://www.vitacostrewards.com/SNxPJE - Save $10 on your 1st purchase of $30 or more on any of the supplements discussed on the show here: All this and much more. Subscribe, download, listen, and share this episode now by hopping over to iTunes or Stitcher at iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/live-life-aggressively-podcast/id646524617 (please leave us your reviews :-) Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=34706&refid=stpr Also, be sure to "like" and connect with us on our Facebook fan page at http://facebook.com/llapodcast.

Elliot Megquier is known for one thing. Making the podium (usually first) at Sunday Spartan Races. Wait, two things. He is also known for getting lost a lot. Make that three things, he also talks a lot of smack before, during, and after his races.  The Rising Tribe is the first OCR where you actually race with your family (as opposed to the children running the kids race later in the day). Listen in to hear how Gary Xavier and his team plan to bring this whole new approach to obstacle racing and mud runs.  Enjoy.

2016 UpdateThis podcast has moved to the Obstacle Racing Media Podcast (we are now over 150 episodes in)!Tons of great podcasts about obstacle racing, mud runs, adventure runs, and the occasional ultra marathon.Find us over on Itunes or Stitcher or wherever you listen.Itunes LinkContact matt@obstacleracingmedia.com with questions or comments.

2016 UpdateThis podcast has moved to the Obstacle Racing Media Podcast (we are now over 150 episodes in)!Tons of great podcasts about obstacle racing, mud runs, adventure runs, and the occasional ultra marathon.Find us over on Itunes or Stitcher or wherever you listen.Itunes LinkContact matt@obstacleracingmedia.com with questions or comments.

On today’s episode I have two great interviews. One is with the first female OCR director that I have heard of, Nicole Farber. She is bringing her new race to the northeast and is off to some great beginnings. Find all about R3OPS and their special cause. Next up is Rob with The Great Bull Run. Lots has been said, pro and con, before TGBR has even had their first event. I ask the event director all the questions you are wondering. Are the bulls hurt? Can I die? What were you thinking?

Another podcast episode chock full of obstacle goodness. First, I talk a little about the need for some rule tightening over at Spartan. Then, we have two great interviews for you I have done in recent weeks. Brad Kloha is going to run 100 races (mostly obstacle) in 52 weeks starting June 15th.  He is on a mission to stop Alzheimer's. Listen in to learn what inspired this cool adventure and how he plans on getting it done. The other interview is with Tory Fitzgerald of Out-Fit Challenge. The world's first LGBT obstacle race. OCR is already the most fun you can have your clothes (mostly) on. Imagine all that mud and fun with the added the flair of the gay community, hellloooo!

For the 2nd week in a row, there was tragedy around a racing event. Two weeks ago it was the Boston Marathon, and this past weekend it was Tough Mudder in West Viriginia. Avi Sengupta, a 28 year old Maryland resident, died after being submerged underwater for an extended period of time at the "Walk the Plank" obstacle. Matt and Obstacle Racing Magazine are in the middle of interviewing several witnesses and investigating this fully. In the meantime, here is a brief phone call with one of Avi's friends who was on site at Tough Mudder last Saturday. Cole Lindbergh worked at an amusement park called Worlds of Fun for 14 years. His story was documented on an episode of This American Life. I decided he might be someone who would love to run an obstacle race, so I met him in Wichita to run a new obstacle race called Hard Charge. Listen to find out what Cole has been up to since leaving Worlds of Fun and if he found a new love in obstacle racing.

First you are going to hear from Fred Smith of SmithFest Events. They put on obstacle races, scavenger hunts, and other cool things that  adults to run around like big children. The folks up north had nothing but great things to say about their events so far so I thought you'd want to learn about them.Ray Upshaw is not shy about voicing his opinion. Some of those opinions are not so nice. When he recently told me he wanted to make some apologies, you can bet I made time to see him. In this interview, Ray compares himself to The Grinch, amongst other things.  I will also talk a little about today's turbulent activities with Extreme Nation.

First you are going to hear from Fred Smith of SmithFest Events. They put on obstacle races, scavenger hunts, and other cool things that  adults to run around like big children. The folks up north had nothing but great things to say about their events so far so I thought you'd want to learn about them.Ray Upshaw is not shy about voicing his opinion. Some of those opinions are not so nice. When he recently told me he wanted to make some apologies, you can bet I made time to see him. In this interview, Ray compares himself to The Grinch, amongst other things.  I will also talk a little about today's turbulent activities with Extreme Nation.

Episode 44 I spoke with Spartan Athlete Director Robert Coble when he was here in Georgia in early March. We talked about what an Athlete Director does and how Spartan is improving the points system for 2013.  He also told me what he could about Spartan athlete contracts. Before Sophie Pollitt-Cohen became the Director at GORUCK, she was an intern for TV shows, was published in a bunch of cool magazines, wrote a book, and worked at Tough Mudder. I thought it would be cool to have her on the show and talk about her interesting past, along with the future of GORUCK.

Episode 44 I spoke with Spartan Athlete Director Robert Coble when he was here in Georgia in early March. We talked about what an Athlete Director does and how Spartan is improving the points system for 2013.  He also told me what he could about Spartan athlete contracts. Before Sophie Pollitt-Cohen became the Director at GORUCK, she was an intern for TV shows, was published in a bunch of cool magazines, wrote a book, and worked at Tough Mudder. I thought it would be cool to have her on the show and talk about her interesting past, along with the future of GORUCK.

Daniel and Laurie talk to Olivia Orth at Run For Your Lives! A unique Obstacle Race with a Zombie twist. We also discuss an article that came out in the November issue of Outside Magazine. In this article there is an expose on the big three obstacle race companies and it would seem, that some […]

In this episode, Robin coaches you on the MOST important thing you need to know to run an obstacle race. This is the thing you need to get locked down above anything else, including your training. If you don't have this one key thing, it could affect all of the work you put in to train for your event. Although Robin talks about obstacle racing, this could apply to any athletic endeavor - or really anything you approach in your life.Want a free Age Like An Athlete Strategy Call with Robin? She has limited spots available over the holidays. Click HERE to book your call, or go to SeasonedAthlete.me.If you're in Southern California, you are invited to attend Robin's FREE workshop called Decade of Ageless: Five Big, Bold Ways to Feel Younger, Gain Confidence and Overcome Obstacles in the New Year and Beyond. This live event takes place on January 5th 2020 at Rise Up Training in Santa Monica. Click HERE to reserve your spot!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/seasoned-athlete/donations

  This week, we talk to 48-year old Deanna Blegg from Melbourne, Australia. Deanna is the definition of tough. She is a mother, HIV and AIDS survivor, breast cancer survivor and an adventure racer, obstacle racer, Crossfitter, and by all accounts, all around awesome athlete. Deanna won the overall women’s title in the 2013 World’s Toughest Mudder, a 24-hour obstacle racing event where competitors run continuous 5-mile loops in an attempt to complete as many miles as possible. Just last month, she took 4th place overall in the women’s division of that same race after taking the previous year off to fight breast cancer. As we mentioned...definition of tough. Deanna is also the creator of the Bleggmit, a lightweight neoprene glove designed for cold weather races. And she help others prep for endurance events with her Bleggfit training programs. SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - DEANNA BLEGG Age: 48 Sport: Adventure racing, obstacle racing, Crossfit Quote: "Look forward - don't look back." EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE - REGINA ANDLER Each week, we start our show with our featured EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE. In this segment, we shine the spotlight on athletes over age 40 from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels.. Our Everyday Seasoned Athletes will be sharing why they do what they do and what they’ve learned along the way – all in their own words. This week, we feature obstacle racer Regina Andler. EVERYDAY SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - REGINA ANDLER Age: 54 Sport: Obstacle racing Quote: "There's not just one cookie-cutter way to get over obstacles."  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/seasoned-athlete/donations