Podcast appearances and mentions of rose wetzel

We admittedly haven't had any episodes covering the US Spartan National so far this year so we looked at the third of four series races which took place in Big Bear and decided to change that! Mike first met Sabrina Buhagiar when doing finish line interviews at Spartan Citi Field last year, he saw her again preparing before we started the Spartan New Jersey Ultra last month!   When he saw that she took a podium finish at a Spartan Series race he reached out to have her on the show to be a guest via an interview. We discuss her athletic background being swimming, how she found the sport of obstacle course racing, how this and the previous two series races went for her, as well as her preparation for two Spartan Championship weekends later this year! Start – 4:09 – Intro 4:09 – 12:19 – Quick News 12:19 – 13:11 – Content Preface 13:11 – 39:09 - Sabrina Buhagiar Interview 39:09 – End – Outro Next weekend we aren't sure who we will have on the show yet!  ____ News Stories: Sean Degnan's Death DJ Fox Finishes Cocodona 250 Joe Rucco Having Another Baby Sofia Harnedy Finishes Sedona Canyons 125 Molly Crowley Graduated Annie Dube  is a Firefighter Nicole Coccia Won Keys 100 Mile Race WTM Bar Crawl Info The Combatives Blueprint Book Savage Race Maryland Podiums DEKA Ultra NorCal Podiums Spartan US National Series Big Bear Sprint Podiums Spartan Big Bear Beast Podiums Spartan Austin Super Podiums Spartan Big Bear Super Podiums Bottled Message Secret Link Skunk Friends Secret Link Santa Bob Secret Link Sheep Herding Secret Link Kermit Ad Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 334. Rose Wetzel on Longevity in Sport, Being a Mother, Spartan Big Bear 3K, and More! 386. Hawk Call on Growing Up in OCR, Big Bear National Series Race, Preparing for Broken Arrow, and More! 390. Spartan Citi Field With Elites And Vendors! ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, Brad Kiehl, Charlotte Engelman, Erin Grindstaff, Hank Stefano, Arlene Stefano, Laura Ritter, Steven Ritter, Sofia Harnedy, Kenny West, Cheryl Miller, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Nick Ryker, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Evan Eirich, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Wendell Lagosh, Logan Nagle, Angela Bowers, Asa Coddington, Thomas Petersen, Seth Rinderknecht, Bonnie Wilson, Steve Bacon from The New England OCR Expo, and Robert Landman. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, Joshua Reid, and Kevin Gregory! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 15% 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: Obstacle Running Adventures Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

Todays episode is a hot one as we joined forces with our friend, Rose Wetzel, of Cult Skincare from East Idaho to discuss the juicy details of price increases and rebranding. Cult Skincare on Instagram: @cultskincare Find us: Instagram: @the_esthi_coach @sweetcheeksuniversity @sweetcheekswaxingskincare www.sweetcheeksuniversity.comWe'd love to hear from you! beyondestheticspodcast@gmail.com

Another episode idea from my list was to focus on another demographic in the sport that deserves more attention and support and to do this we had Heather Jo Cox from Grey Betties on the show! We discuss how she found the sport, her background with roller derby as well as body building, and all about the Grey Betties which is a team created for 40+ year old women in sport to both create a community and help reduce intimidation at the start line! 0:00 – 3:20 – Intro 3:20 – 7:40 – Quick News 7:40 – 8:12 – Content Preface 8:12 - 1:14:10 - Heather Jo Cox Interview 1:14:10 - End – Outro Next episode is likely going to be with a Tough Mudder Infinity AlUla athlete or Rugged Maniac related episode! ____ News Stories: Switch Away from Google Podcasts Buck Furpees: New England OCR Expo Fundraiser 2024 New England OCR Expo (use code "obstacles" for $5 off) Rugged Maniac No Longer in Business Chris Maltbie Steps Down as VP of Product for Spartan and Tough Mudder Jamie Horianopoulas Cat Dave Robinson Puppy Curt Maggit Married VJ Shoes MAXx 2 and Lightspeed Tough Mudder AlUla Podiums Spartan Los Angeles Stadium Podiums Spartan Jacksonville Super Podiums Spartan Jacksonville Sprint Podiums: Men and Women Human Wash Secret Link Pigeon Bomb Secret Link Pogo Record Secret Link Thor Toolkit Secret Link Pigeon Head Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 269. Heather Gollnick on Jacksonville, Spartan AG Series, IronEdge, and More! 284. Spartan Puebla Beast in Mexico with Alex Walker! 334. Rose Wetzel on Longevity in Sport, Being a Mother, Spartan Big Bear 3K, and More! 339. Newbsanity's Last Man Standing with Esther Frustino! ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, Dave Claxton, Brad Kiehl, Charlotte Engelman, Erin Grindstaff, Hank Stefano, Arlene Stefano, Laura Ritter, Steven Ritter, Sofia Harnedy, Kenny West, Cheryl Miller, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Anna Landry, Nick Ryker, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Evan Eirich, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Wendell Lagosh, Logan Nagle, Angela Bowers, Asa Coddington, Thomas Petersen, Seth Rinderknecht and Bonnie Wilson. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, and Joshua Reid! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 15% 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: Obstacle Running Adventures Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

Rose Wetzel has been on the OCR scene since the early days and has seen a lot of the changes that have happened in the sport, as well as going through many herself. We talk about learning to hold your head up high, how your childhood can impact how you deal with the obstacles in life and out on the course, and how she's found a passion in public speaking.

Back in Palmerton we were able to meet Manuel Dufaux and interview him between waves at the 3K series race.  Now that he won the Spartan North American series we were more than excited to have him on for his own episode! We talk about his motivation to take on the Spartan 3K series, what stood out most for each event in the series, how he felt about winning the series overall, his experience at OCRWC, the importance of recovery as an older athlete, and the sacrifices and focus needed to do well! 0:00 – 3:30 – Intro 3:30 – 10:37 – Quick News 10:37 – 11:42 – Content Preface 11:42 - 56:53 - Manuel Dufaux Interview 56:53 - End – Outro Next episode will start our weeks long coverage of World's Toughest Mudder! ____ News Stories: Charity Fick Dragonfly Pins TPK Chasing Rabbits Podiums: 5 mile, 12 hour ruck, 12 hour, and others Avatar Cast Secret Link Return Cart Secret Link Scrap Metal Secret Link Crossfit Suprise Secret Link Tony Hawk Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 322. Spartan 3K Test Event in Jacksonville with Brett Milks! 329. Spartan Palm Beach 3K Elite Series Race with Adam Beach! 334. Rose Wetzel on Longevity in Sport, Being a Mother, Spartan Big Bear 3K, and More! 336. Annie Dube on Making the Jump to Elite, Spartan 3K Thoughts, and Her First Savage Race! 342. Spartan Poconos 3K Audio and Interviews with Elites! 352. Spartan Race's Acquisition of OCRWC with Adrian Bijanada! 353. Ian Hosek on FISO OCR World Championships, OCRWC, and Tough Mudder Saudi Arabia Morality! 354. Signy Karoline Kolsto on her OCRWC Weekend and Winning the 100 Meter Course! ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, Dave Claxton, Brad Kiehl, Charlotte Engelman, Erin Grindstaff, Hank Stefano, Arlene Stefano, Laura Ritter, Steven Ritter, Sofia Harnedy, Kenny West, Ryan Maisano, Cheryl Goodwin, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Anna Landry, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Ryan Hart, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Kevin Praytor, Wendell Lagosh, Brett "The T-Rex" Milks, Logan Nagle, Patrick Brown, Angela Bowers, Asa Coddington and Thomas Petersen. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, and Joshua Reid! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 15% 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: Obstacle Running Adventures Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

Dr. Whitney chats with two ambitious moms, Taylor Raven and Rose Wetzel, about the stresses, challenges, and joys of being moms with not-so-usual jobs and what it takes to be able to enjoy both of them.---------Pre-Order My New Book: Doing it All: STOP OVER-FUNCTIONING and Become the Mom and Person You're Meant to BeDiscover how to stop doing it all and start doing what matters with this step-by-step guide to reclaiming your life as a working mom, written by an expert in maternal and child health.Today's working moms are burnt out, overwhelmed, and just plain stuck. Caught amid the endless, conflicting demands of caring for their families, hustling at work, managing their households, and a million-and-one other tasks, chores, and responsibilities, it's no wonder mom rage and mom guilt are at an all-time high. Working moms feel like they're responsible for everything, but nothing they do matters. They are doing it all—but getting nowhere.This is a feeling I know well. A practicing pediatrician and mother of two daughters—including one with special needs—I tried to do it all for years…until one particularly bad week brought me to her knees, and then to a revelation: I couldn't wait years for the systems of inequality and cultural pressures women face to change, I needed a plan to fix my life now. A plan that would help me stop over-functioning, stop blaming myself, and start creating a life that was centered on me. My values, my priorities, my vision of a purposeful, aligned life. Years later, I'm living my centered life and now I want to help you do the same.In Doing It All, I share my blueprint for achieving a centered life as a real working mom with real working mom problems. This is not about achieving a dazzling fantasy life of ease, wealth, and perfection, but a realistic life that is purposeful, organized, and aligned with your personal values. A life where you're able to prioritize what really matters and where everything—even laundry—has its place. Work calls? Yep. Time with your kids? Absolutely. Time for yourself? A top priority (yes, you read that right!).This has nothing to do with manifesting positive vibes. You won't find a single affirmation here. Instead, you'll discover a practical framework, step-by-step plan, and over forty targeted exercises, prompts, and activities to help you:Create a vision of your life that is centered on your values and goals and then break that vision into actionable priorities so you can start making it a reality. Implement systems to deal with the annoying-but-necessary “have-tos” in your life quickly and efficiently. De-clutter your home, your calendar, and your mind of meaningless, burdensome junk Develop equity in your relationship with your parenting partner Create and maintain boundaries around emotionally laden calls on your attention. Give your kids what they need to be healthy, happy, and successful—without giving away too much of yourself. Prioritize your own mental health and emotional well-being with intentional scheduling and rest And more! Featuring powerful personal stories from real working moms, as well as quotes and interview excerpts from parenting experts, medical professionals, and mental health advocates, Doing It All meets working moms where they are, recognizes the personal and systemic challenges they face, and offers solutions that...

Spartan didn't build much hype up around it, but the Spartan Pan American Championship was this weekend down in Mexico! We invited Angel Quintero to be our guest on the show as the second place finisher in the 3K and the winner of the Beast the following day.  There was a lot of talk about the lack of competition in Mexico but I wanted to have the chance to have Angel on the podcast to explain his thoughts on it! We discuss his background in the sport, the races that meant the most to him over the years, his thoughts on the state of the sport now, hopes for the future of OCR, and of course his very successful weekend! A huge thank you to Chriz Scherf for taking the time to be the translator for the interview! 0:00 – 2:57 – Intro 2:57 – 8:36 – Quick News 8:36 – 9:39 – Content Preface 9:39 - 1:28:29 - Angel Quintero Interview 1:28:29 - End – Outro Next episode we will be doing an episode on one of the many ideas that Mike has! ____ News Stories: Swim Around Manhattan Fundraiser Mark Neilan Hell on the Hill 92 Year Old Woman Marathon Faye Stenning Pregnant Kirk DeWindt Married Crossfit Games 5K Short Savage Race Pennsylvania Podiums Spartan Pan American Championship Beast Podiums Spartan Pan American Championship 3K Podiums Superpower Prank Secret Link Interview Nightmare Secret Link Zoom Art Secret Link Flight Help Secret Link Compassion Bike Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 322. Spartan 3K Test Event in Jacksonville with Brett Milks! 329. Spartan Palm Beach 3K Elite Series Race with Adam Beach! 334. Rose Wetzel on Longevity in Sport, Being a Mother, Spartan Big Bear 3K, and More! 336. Annie Dube on Making the Jump to Elite, Spartan 3K Thoughts, and Her First Savage Race! 338. Kaci Monroe on Grit, Spartan Race Changes, and Savage Race Ohio! 342. Spartan Poconos 3K Audio and Interviews with Elites! ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, Dave Claxton, Brad Kiehl, Charlotte Engelman, Erin Grindstaff, Hank Stefano, Arlene Stefano, Laura Ritter, Steven Ritter, Sofia Harnedy, Kenny West, Ryan Maisano, Cheryl Goodwin, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Anna Landry, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Ryan Hart, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Kevin Praytor, Wendell Lagosh, Brett "The T-Rex" Milks, Logan Nagle, Patrick Brown, and Angela Bowers. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, and Joshua Reid! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 15% 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: Obstacle Running Adventures Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

Mike and Katelyn took the drive down to Palmerton, Pennsylvania to cover the most stacked Spartan race that they have ever been to (also to visit Scranton which The Office was based on)! This was also the first time meeting a lot of these Spartan athletes and staff as well which was great because the big series races don't come to the northeast like they used to.  Check below to see what athletes we had on the show and around what time to find them! 0:00 – 2:57 – Intro 2:57 – 9:53 – Quick News 9:53 – 11:38 – Content Preface 11:38 - 45:06 - Prelim 1K Heat Audio and Interviews (Thomas van Tonder, Samuel Hebert, Tyler Movsessian, Johnny Mares, Alex Walker, Immie Cross, Ashley Heller, Kaeley Wynsma, Adam Beach, Matt Gill, John Howard III, Rylan Schadegg, Jared Newby, Ally Tippets, Nicole Lunder) 45:06 - 1:14:41 - Final 3K Heats Audio and Interviews (Manuel Dufaux, Ryan Atkins, Logan Broadbent, Ryan Kempson, Kris Rugloski, Lauren Weeks, Lindsay Webster, Ida Mathilde Steensgaard) 1:14:41 - End – Outro Next episode we will be having an athlete on the show that has deserved her own episode for a while now and she is part of the MudGear Hannibal Race Team! ____ News Stories:  Spartan North American Season Pass Hyrox Majors Announcement Darth Valley Run Brakken Kraker 3K Experience Denise Wyse Death Spartan Red Deer Super Podiums Spartan Red Deer Sprint Podiums Savage Race Boston Podiums Burger Transformation Secret Link Tiny Car Secret Link Horse Dragging Secret Link Wrestling Compassion Secret Link Black 90s Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 322. Spartan 3K Test Event in Jacksonville with Brett Milks! 329. Spartan Palm Beach 3K Elite Series Race with Adam Beach! 334. Rose Wetzel on Longevity in Sport, Being a Mother, Spartan Big Bear 3K, and More! 336. Annie Dube on Making the Jump to Elite, Spartan 3K Thoughts, and Her First Savage Race! 338. Kaci Monroe on Grit, Spartan Race Changes, and Savage Race Ohio! ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Shon Collins, Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, Dave Claxton, Brad Kiehl, Charlotte Engelman, Erin Grindstaff, Hank Stefano, Arlene Stefano, Laura Ritter, Steven Ritter, Sofia Harnedy, Kenny West, Ryan Maisano, Cheryl Goodwin, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Anna Landry, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Ryan Hart, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Kevin Praytor, Wendell Lagosh, Brett "The T-Rex" Milks, Logan Nagle, Patrick Brown, and Angela Bowers. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, and Joshua Reid! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 15% 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: Obstacle Running Adventures Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

Going back towards the beginning of the sport Rose Wetzel was often seen on the podiums, fast forward a decade to now and Rose continues to be competitive in the elite field! We have had her on the show a few times before for NorAM and OCRWC finish line interviews but it's easy to say that she very much deserved her own episode! We discuss what it has been like seeing the sport change over the years, what keeps her involved in OCR, the balance of being both a mother and an athlete, thoughts on the Spartan 3K, and much more! 0:00 – 3:28 – Intro 3:28 – 13:53 – Quick News 11:29 – 12:07 – Content Preface 12:07 - 1:20:08 - Rose Wetzel Interview 35:38 - End – Outro Next episode we plan to have another elite from Spartan Big Bear 3K or a recent ultra world record breaker! ____ News Stories: FIT Survival of the FITtest and Trailfecta Return FIT Sun Mountain Challenge Fun Fit Family Fest Goliathon's New Obstacle: Child's Play Delmo Sports Colonoscopy Plea OCR Talk Podcast is Back Kirk DeWindt Engaged Ty McHugh Graduated from Cornell Intrepid Challenge Podiums Spartan Big Bear Super Podiums Spartan Fayetteville Super, Beast, and Ultra Podiums Hyrox World Championships Podiums: Men and Women Tylosand Podiums Danish Elite Series Podiums Elephant Secret Link Beans Secret Link Accent Secret Link Balloon Secret Link Crash Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 136. North American OCR Championships 3k and 15k with Elites! 247. OCR World Championships 3K with Elites! 248. OCR World Championships 15K with Elites! 299. OCR World Championships 3K with Elites and Graham Roberts from NOX! 301. OCR World Championships Team Relay Races and 100 Meter Finals with Elites! ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Shon Collins, Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, Dave Claxton, Brad Kiehl, Charlotte Engelman, Erin Grindstaff, Hank Stefano, Arlene Stefano, Laura Ritter, Steven Ritter, Sofia Harnedy, Kenny West, Ryan Maisano, Cheryl Goodwin, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Anna Landry, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Ryan Hart, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Kevin Praytor, Wendell Lagosh, Brett "The T-Rex" Milks, Logan Nagle, and welcome Patrick Brown. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, and Joshua Reid! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 15% 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: Obstacle Running Adventures Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

Bob and Dina meet with Rose Wetzel as she takes a quick break from her training while in Mexico. Rose is a professional Obstacle Course Racer (OCR) who has numerous podiums in Spartan races, has been a top-performing contestant on the TV show American Ninja Warrior, and is ranked in the Top 10 World OCR rankings as we head into the 2023 season.  We discuss: Her upbringing with 8 siblings and the family food environment How she got into running in her early youth and what it symbolized for her Running and nutrition during and after her college days including her experience in the Boston Marathon and the Olympic trials What she enjoys about OCR and how she fuels during competition Learn more about Rose at www.rosewetzel.com and follow her on Instagram @runningrosie --- Want to try the deltaG products to provide your brain another fuel source? Check out their products and save 10% by using the code ISNPODCAST and you'll also help support our podcast!  This episode is also brought to you by All Around Snack Co. which features tasty snacks that are low in added sugars, contain zero dyes, colorings or additives and help control blood sugar for steady energy levels throughout the day.  Use code ISNPODCAST23 to save 15% on your purchase. We'd love to connect with you on social! Follow Dina on Instagram at @nutritionmechanic and Bob at @enrgperformance. You can learn more about Bob and Dina's nutrition and coaching services and programs at www.enrgperformance.com and www.nutritionmechanic.com. 

Today you're in for a special treat. We had the amazing opportunity to sit down with Rose Wetzel - pro OCR athlete - during her winter training in Costa Rica!  A little background: Rose is a pro obstacle course racer who represents the 40+ crowd. She finished top ten at three world championship races this year (2022 Spartan, Spartan Trifecta, and OCRWC 3k) in an effort to show that middle-aged moms can mix it up with the best 20 & 30-somethings in the world! As a certified personal trainer, certified Precision Nutrition Coach, and certified life coach, Rose love educating people about their health and wellness, and empowering them to take bold steps to live their best lives. This episode is chock full of great stuff. Listen to it, stop when needed, make notes, and keep going! Some highlights include: "If you're stuck in mud, keep picking up your feet." The Winner's Mindset Check out the documentary "The Weight of Gold" Success is... "Being able to develop my talent while being there for my family." When shooting for goals, don't think "What's the goal that's going to make me happy?" Instead think, "What's the goal that's going to turn me into the person I want to be?" Check out the book "Atomic Habits" How to create new habits: Habit coupling & Tiny habits "Tomorrow starts tonight"  What it means to "win the morning" (Look into her sponsor MitoQ for cellular health) Just for you, our listeners, use code POD20 for 20% off Skirt Sports and Momentum Jewelry.  Tune in weekly-ish to hear us riff on the topic of the moment. Now grab those yoga pants, get out there and get busy living your best life. See you next time!

5 years and one month later, Pretty Mike gets to sit down with someone he has been working to get on the show since day 1, Rose Wetzel. Mike and Rose talk about all things in this episode and nothing is off limits. Who is Rose? A Mother, an OCR racer, an American Ninja Warrior, you will have to listen to this episode and decide for yourself. Want your own #raceLOCAL shirts? BeastNet has you covered: https://www.bonfire.com/beastnet-v2/ www.BeastNetPod.com #ocrstrong #madetougher #beastnetpod #helpushelpyou #fullcircleproject #MitoQ #ocr #obstaclerace #obstaclecourseracing #mudrun #racereadyobstacles #frontlineocr #beastnetpod #moreheartthanscars #mhts #celticwarriorchallenge #cwc #ocrtriad #ocrracers #epicseries #berserkerbrew #highlanderassault #lionheartsfitness #sceniccitymudrun #scmr #dolichosrace #dragonocr #mmc #marionmade #mrc #mudracercompany #ocraddix #ocrbuddy Music Info: https://beastnetpod.com/music --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/support

This is the final of our 3 episodes covering OCRWC this year! Part 3 focuses on Sunday's Team Relay Races as well as the 100 Meter Semi-Finals and Finals! It begins with the men's relay start line audio with Justin Manning, a bunch of team and individual athlete interviews, a few vendors, and some interviews with the athletes who made it to the semi-finals of both the open and pro 100 meter competition! If you want some OCRWC videos to watch, Mike (and sometimes Katelyn) were involved in the Live Pre-Show, Pro 3K Live Recap, Pro 15K Live Recap, and Team and Weekend Live Recap! Of course if you want to watch the live stream coverage of the races then we have the 3K Race, 15K Race, Team Relay Races, and 100 Meter Semi-Finals and Finals! 0:00 – 2:40 – Intro 2:40 – 11:39 – Quick News 11:39 – 14:08 – Content Preface 14:08 - 18:02 - Men Relay Start Line Audio with Justin Manning 18:02 - 1:04:20 - Team Race Interviews (Martin Heerkins, Teije van der Kooij, Jesse DeHeer, James Burton, Mark Dickson, Barry Buchanan, Seth Rinderknecht, Kevin Thompson, Ben Rittenhouse, Victor Martin Tojar, Juan Fran Sanchez Cazorla, Angel Sanchez Serrano, Oleksii Nikitendo, Anthony Burkholder, Adam Becker, Alan Cole, Molly Crowley, Joanna Diaz, Ryan Atkins, Jack Bauer, Annie Dube, Veejay Jones, Anouk Garnier, Dimitri Houlès, Nathan Caparros, Jarrett Newby, Jerine Klingberg, Ryan Brizzolara, Lindsay Webster, Jesse Bruce, Rose Wetzel, Renske Van der Haar, Dominique Blom, Sandra Van Dijk, Erik DeHeer, Beatrix Kenesei Pollak, Erin Meyers, Rory Scher, Kevin Gregory, Nicholas Eichhorn, Matt Johnson, and Daniel Liszewski) 1:04:20 - 1:25:35 - 100 Meter Athlete Interviews (Aliyah Emas, Jaleesa Himka, Savannah Deschamps, Jacquie Desmond, Joe Moravsky, Charlotte Flood, Iurii Prokudin, Anthony Eardley, Melia Ochsner, Allyssa Beird) 1:25:35 - End – Outro Next episode will likely be an elite interview with someone preparing for Spartan's final North American Series race in Blue Mountain, Canada! ____ News Stories: David Magida Wedding Anniversary Justin Manning Having a Baby Nicole Mericle Returns to Spartan Lindsay Webster is the Sky Running World Champion Tough Mudder's Sliding Dirty New York Hyrox Podiums Tri-State Spartan Super, Beast, and Ultra Podiums Cerus Arena Podiums Dallas Savage Race Results Graduation Secret Link Flipping Secret Link Random Secret Link Tortilla Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 247. OCR World Championships 3K with Elites! 248. OCR World Championships 15K with Elites! 249. OCR World Championships Team Races and 100 Meter Finals with Elites! 297. Shawn Roberts on Savage Race Series, OCRWC, and More! 298. Fran Chiorando from The OCRWC Podcast! 299. OCR World Championships 3K with Elites and Graham Roberts from NOX! 300. OCR World Championships 15K with Elites and Vendors! (with Live Intro/Outro and Shoutout Compilation!) ____ The OCR Report Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar and Kelly Sullivan! 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 Check out our Threadless Shop 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

This is the first of our 3 episodes covering OCRWC this year! Part 1 focuses on Friday's 3k and begins with a recap of the course with Mike and Mark, which is followed by start line audio from the men's and women's race.  There are then 17 interviews with elites following their finish of the 3k course and it is all wrapped up with a final interview with Graham Roberts from NOX who has been the performance coach for Ryan Atkins and Lindsay Webster for the past few years! 0:00 – 4:37 – Intro 4:37 – 14:18 – Quick News 14:18 – 16:55 – Content Preface 16:55 - 34:08 - Recap with Mark Duplessis 34:08 - 42:21 - Men and Women Start Line Audio 42:21 - 1:26:41 - Interviews with Elites (Rylan Shadegg, Maarten Heerkins, Jesse de Heer, Ryan Brizzolara, Ty McHugh, Tyler Movsessian, Samuel Hebert, Veejay Jones, Amy Pajcic, Sara Backstrom, Rose Wetzel, Hannah Carta, Miranda Kielpinski, Shawn Roberts, Leon Kofoed, Jonas Drescher, and Ryan Kempson) 1:26:41 - 1:43:22 - Interview with Graham Roberts from NOX 1:43:22 - End – Outro Next episode with be part 2 of OCRWC coverage and will focus on Saturday with 11 elite interviews from the 15k as well 4 vendors! ____ News Stories: Anthony Kunkel Qualified for World's Toughest Mudder Emma Cook-Clarke Featured in Hot Stuff Calgary's Calendar Deka Mile Qualifiers Deka Strong Qualifiers OCRWC 3k Podiums: Men and Women OCRWC 15k Podiums: Men and Women Rylan Schadegg Disqualification OCRWC Men Relay Podiums OCRWC Co-ed Relay Podiums OCRWC Women Relay Podiums OCRWC 100 Meter Pro Podiums: Men and Women Never Give Up Secret Link Mashup Secret Link Training Secret Link History Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 247. OCR World Championships 3K with Elites! 248. OCR World Championships 15K with Elites! 249. OCR World Championships Team Races and 100 Meter Finals with Elites! 297. Shawn Roberts on Savage Race Series, OCRWC, and More! 298. Fran Chiorando from The OCRWC Podcast! ____ The OCR Report Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar and Kelly Sullivan! 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 Check out our Threadless Shop 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

As creative professionals, we constantly have to reinvent ourselves to stay relevant (and frankly just to survive the insanity of our industry). The pressure to come up with new ideas and be daring is stressful at best, and debilitating at worst. Many of us are under the illusion that this pressure we place on ourselves gives us our edge - that it helps us continue to perform our best. But instead this pressure leads to limiting beliefs, imposter syndrome, and procrastination. And if it persists over long periods of time…even total burnout. What if there was a better approach to reinventing yourself, your work, and even your health & body image so you could fully tap into your limitless creativity? How different would it feel to be able to say 'yes' to the things that scared you and 'no' to the things that were comfortable and easy, rather than feeling stuck in a job you no longer enjoy? Or sliding into bad habits that are sapping your energy (like that sleeve of oreos that tasted soooooo good) and killing your motivation (just one more episode, then I'll be productive!!!!), you could actually rise to the challenge with a 'can-do' attitude and a believe that your dreams are possible? My guest today, Scott Morgan, is a PGA Golf Professional turned Online Fitness Trainer, husband, father of 2, a plant based athlete and creator of The Sweatville Club. He also happens to be 58 years old. And only in the last few years has he made this transition to online fitness trainer, plant based athlete, and entrepreneur during the period of life when most people would have considered it “too late” to learn something new and follow a passion that seemed risky or even foolish. Scott's story will inspire you to take a risk, jump out of your comfort zone and discover what it's like to live life with a "can-do" attitude. Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One? » Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode Here's What You'll Learn: The role Scott played in my Ninja training in Tony Horton's backyard. KEY TAKEAWAY: It's never too late to learn something new. Scott's story of P90X and the changes it brought to his life. The many positive side effects that come from taking control of your health and fitness. How Scott made the jump from doing P90X to training with Tony Horton in person each week. How Scott dealt with limiting beliefs and imposter syndrome. KEY TAKEAWAY: The people you look up to are humans just like you. The challenges Scott faced when starting his own business. What you should say yes to and what you should say no and how to tell the difference. How switching to a plant based diet affected Scott's fitness ability. The changes Scott noticed in his mental acuity after going plant based. Scott's advice to his younger self who quit on week one of P90X. Why you should always take the scary path. How to join the Sweatville Club and contact Scott. Useful Resources Mentioned: The Big Picture: 11 Laws That Will Change Your Life: Horton, Tony Ep122: 'Superfood Hunter' Darin Olien On How To Be Healthy, Fit, and Eternally Awesome Continue to Listen & Learn Ep84: How to Use 'Intuitive Eating' To Change Your Relationship With Food | with Melissa Costello Ep165: How to Overcome Doubting Yourself When You Know You're Meant For More | with Sandy Zimmerman, ANW Ep161: Managing Limiting Beliefs, Imposter Syndrome, and all the “Chatter” In Our Heads | with Ethan Kross Ep98: P90X Creator Tony Horton on Covid-19, Staying Healthy During Quarantine, Boosting Immunity, & More Ep120: The Ninja Warrior Mother-Daughter Dynamic Duo, Part 1 | with Ginny MacColl, ANW Ep121: The Ninja Warrior Mother-Daughter Dynamic Duo, Part 2 | with Jessie Graff, ANW Ep06: Defining Your Purpose and Living Large | with Tony Horton Ep68: How to Go From Couch to the (Spartan) Course | with Rose Wetzel, ANW Ep60: Getting 1% Better Every Single Day | with Westley Silvestri, ANW Guest Bio: Scott Morgan is a PGA Golf Professional turned Online Fitness Trainer, husband, father of 2, a plant based athlete and creator of The Sweatville Club. He made the transition to online fitness trainer, plant based athlete, and entrepreneur only in the last few years. He enjoys writing about his passions, what interests him, sharing videos, what interests other people, what drives their souls and connecting on a deeper level. Show Credits: This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel. The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).

There are turning points throughout our lives where we have a choice to either accept the status quo and continue being “comfortable” or take a stand to affect real change. Whether it's change on an individual level or even on a larger scale, to take a stand requires courage and “brave honesty” (to borrow a term from today's guest), and most importantly real change requires stepping into the discomfort zone and attempting things you never previously believed you were capable of. Sounds simple enough...but how can you actually take that terrifying step? And what if you fail? My guest today is Alex Weber, an international speaker, American Ninja Warrior, award-winning entertainer, and author of the upcoming book Fail Proof: Become the Unstoppable You. Alex travels the country teaching top professionals and leaders how to bring their very best everyday to the most high-stakes situations that can make or break their success. In this conversation, Alex and I go deep into the honest history of our many collective failures, analyzing and extracting the important lessons that have come from them and highlighting how important they've been to our successes. We discuss the importance of community and how essential it is to find people who support your highest goals and most basic needs. Because when you have a strong support structure around you, your chances of success increase exponentially. I hope this conversation inspires you to step outside your own discomfort zone and pursue goals you thought previously unachievable now that you will be “Fail Proof.” Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One? » Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode   Here's What You'll Learn: Why we should redefine failure so it's not so binary and black and white. What the deep end effect is. The story of how Alex moved to Los Angeles and became the host of American Ninja Warrior. How Alex struggled with confidence issues during the first season of ANW. The story of the ANW towel and what it represents. Breaking down the ANW course run and what led to his failure. The motivation that ANW gives Alex to continue training despite the unknown of being on the show. My bully story and how it led me to the success I've had in life. Alex shares his bully story and what it taught him. How to effectively become your own coach to turn your negative self talk into an asset. Why Alex has a nickname for himself and his negative voice inside his head. What the ABC is and how to make it work in your favor. KEY TAKEAWAY: Enjoy the journey. Why it's essential to embrace each moment. How Alex sets goals. What it means to be bravely honest. What Alex learned from a spilled cup of coffee. What advice Alex would give his younger self who was bullied. Useful Resources Mentioned: Ep161: Managing Limiting Beliefs, Imposter Syndrome, and all the “Chatter” In Our Heads | with Ethan Kross Ep121: The Ninja Warrior Mother-Daughter Dynamic Duo, Part 2 | with Jessie Graff, ANW Continue to Listen & Learn Ep55: How Tiny Changes Can Create Remarkable Results | with James Clear Ep132: How to Pursue Fulfilling Work and Find Your ‘Calling' | with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar Ep75: The Four Tendencies' (aka ‘The Matrix' For Understanding Yourself & Others) | with Gretchen Rubin Ep105: Ramit Sethi on Forging The Path Towards Your Own ‘Rich Life' Ep06: Defining Your Purpose and Living Large | with Tony Horton Ep68: How to Go From Couch to the (Spartan) Course | with Rose Wetzel, ANW Ep60: Getting 1% Better Every Single Day | with Westley Silvestri, ANW Ep49: Mastering The Mental Game of Focus | with Kevin Bull, ANW Ep67: How to Be 'Better Than Yesterday' | With Jimmy Choi, ANW Ep03: The Science Behind Success and Creative Burnout (And Why You're Approaching Both Mostly Wrong) | with Eric Barker Our Generous Sponsor: This episode was brought to you by Ergodriven, the makers of the Topo Mat (my #1 recommendation for anyone who stands at their workstation) and now their latest product. New Standard Whole Protein is a blend of both whey and collagen, sourced from the highest quality ingredients without any of the unnecessary filler or garbage. Not only will you get more energy and focus from this protein powder, you will notice improvements in your skin, hair, nails, joints and muscles. And because they don't spend a lot on excessive marketing and advertising expenses, the savings gets passed on to you. Guest Bio: Alex Weber is an international speaker, American Ninja Warrior, award-winning entertainer and author of the upcoming book Fail Proof. He has been awarded US Lacrosse Coach of the Year honors, holds a World Record, and competed in the World Championships of lacrosse finishing as a Top Scorer in the world. Alex shows Top Professionals and Leaders how to bring their very best everyday, and to the most high-stakes situations that can make or break their success. Show Credits: This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel. The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).

“Your obstacles don't care about what you've been through.” - Chinna Balachandran Fail is a four letter word that most of us avoid like the plague. We live in a society that is obsessed with achievement, yet has no tolerance for failure. But any successful person will tell you that regular and consistent failure is not only part of the path to success...failure IS the path. Without embracing failure, you'll never learn how to overcome obstacles or become resilient in the face of adversity thus never achieving your goals. You don't get to choose your obstacles, so when obstacles choose you, you have to be ready. That was certainly the case with today's guest, Chinna Balachandran. In 2019 Chinna was suddenly and unexpectedly afflicted with an acute subdural hematoma, or in layman's terms, a slow brain bleed with a mortality rate of 50%-90%. The brain bleed was so severe that his brainstem compressed into his spinal cord. When he awoke from emergency brain surgery, he found himself paralyzed on the left side of his body, unsure of his cognitive abilities, and incapable of taking care of himself. Now just two years later Chinna is back to work as a school psychologist, an advocate for neuro-trauma survivors, newly married, and has competed on American Ninja Warrior two times. His recovery, on paper, is nothing short of miraculous. But when you hear him talk, he tells it as a simple practice of accepting where he was day after day, taking tiny steps forward, and celebrating the small wins. Failure was simply a stepping stone on the road to success. Though I sincerely hope you never have to endure a traumatic brain injury, the lessons learned from this conversation apply to any obstacles you might encounter. Prepare to be inspired and armed with practical strategies to take on your own road to success. Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One? » Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode   Here's What You'll Learn: Chinna's life before his traumatic brain injury. The events that led up to his brain injury. What led Chinna to become a school psychologist working with deaf and blind children. The details of his brain injury and the awful prognosis he received. The list of side effects and symptoms that he was plagued with after leaving the hospital. The thoughts that Chinna had when he was in the hospital and recovering. How he decided to train for American Ninja Warrior. KEY TAKEAWAY: The first step to any challenge is accepting where you are now. Gratitude and celebrating small wins was essential in his recovery. The secret formula for success in three steps. Chinna's strategy for being prepared for setbacks. The shift in mindset he made between year one and two of ANW to improve his performance. KEY TAKEAWAY: Do not ignore the psychological aspect of any performance or skill you are trying to perform or learn. How the lessons learned in ANW can be applied to your own life. Chinna's advice to his younger self. (I'm stealing this and putting it on a t-shirt!) Useful Resources Mentioned: Dr. David Fajgenbaum: What 5 Near-Death Experiences Can Teach Us About Living Continue to Listen & Learn Ep165: How to Overcome Doubting Yourself When You Know You're Meant For More | with Sandy Zimmerman, ANW Ep143: Mastering the “Chess Mindset” to Achieve Any Difficult Goal (and Get Really Good at Failing Along the Way) | with Misha Tenenbaum Ep105: Ramit Sethi on Forging The Path Towards Your Own ‘Rich Life' Ep86: How to Become ‘Indistractable' | with Nir Eyal Ep98: P90X Creator Tony Horton on Covid-19, Staying Healthy During Quarantine, Boosting Immunity, & More Ep120: The Ninja Warrior Mother-Daughter Dynamic Duo, Part 1 | with Ginny MacColl, ANW Ep121: The Ninja Warrior Mother-Daughter Dynamic Duo, Part 2 | with Jessie Graff, ANW Ep06: Defining Your Purpose and Living Large | with Tony Horton Ep68: How to Go From Couch to the (Spartan) Course | with Rose Wetzel, ANW Ep60: Getting 1% Better Every Single Day | with Westley Silvestri, ANW Ep49: Mastering The Mental Game of Focus | with Kevin Bull, ANW Ep67: How to Be 'Better Than Yesterday' | With Jimmy Choi, ANW Our Generous Sponsor: This episode was brought to you by Ergodriven, the makers of the Topo Mat (my #1 recommendation for anyone who stands at their workstation) and now their latest product. New Standard Whole Protein is a blend of both whey and collagen, sourced from the highest quality ingredients without any of the unnecessary filler or garbage. Not only will you get more energy and focus from this protein powder, you will notice improvements in your skin, hair, nails, joints and muscles. And because they don't spend a lot on excessive marketing and advertising expenses, the savings gets passed on to you. Guest Bio: Chinna Balachandran works to support students' ability to learn and teachers' ability to teach as a school psychologist in Southern California. He currently works in a Level 14 locked psychiatric residential treatment facility for adolescents. He has worked in residential settings that specialize in low-incidence disabilities and typical public schools throughout the last decade. In addition to practicing school psychology, Chinna was also once a hobby boxer. After driving home from a spar in early 2019, he began noticing signs of neurological dysfunction. He had unknowingly sustained an acute subdural hematoma, a slow brain bleed. He was incredibly fortunate to awake from surgery at all, but he suddenly found himself paralyzed on the left side of his body, unsure of his cognitive abilities, and entirely incapable of taking care of himself. He has since recovered and resumed his school psychologist responsibilities in full while also learning a new sport to compete on NBC's American Ninja Warrior, in the hopes that his journey can help others suffering like he was. Show Credits: This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel. The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).

 "I've literally failed in front of a million people, and something magical happens when you're willing to do that." - Sandy Zimmerman Have you ever had a nagging feeling that you were meant to be doing something different with your life? Maybe you feel as though you're capable of doing more and you're not living up to your full potential, or maybe even if you're successful, the thought of being “comfortable“ is beginning to feel like you're locked in a prison of your own creation? But as much as you want to break out, do you find yourself trapped by the limiting beliefs and voices in your head telling you that you're just not good enough, you don't deserve it, or simply that you just can't? In today's conversation I have the pleasure and privilege of introducing you to an amazing and unique individual - Sandy Zimmerman - who is a Physical Education teacher, speaker, mother of three, a five-time American Ninja Warrior competitor, and the 1st mom in 11 seasons to hit an ANW buzzer. Given her chaotic upbringing going from one foster home to the next (often on welfare), on paper Sandy is one of the least likely to succeed at the level she has, but when you hear about the struggles she's endured and the limiting beliefs she's overcome, you'll realize every challenge she's faced has perfectly led her to where she is today. As Ryan Holiday would say...the obstacles for Sandy are the way. Sandy is no stranger to trauma, adversity, and loss, and in our very deep and honest conversation you will hear that even today Sandy still battles the voices (which she gave a name, btw), and I even put her on the ‘Hot Seat' to help her not only identify what's holding her back right now but also what comes next for her (and potentially even how to accomplish it). Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One? » Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode Here's What You'll Learn: The trauma and difficulties Sandy endured in her childhood was immense. The saving grace that benefited Sandy throughout her life. American Ninja Warrior became therapy for Sandy to work through her traumatic past. Why she continued to do something that she kept failing at and getting hurt doing. KEY TAKEAWAY: There is always a purpose to the voices in our head...even the negative ones. How she came to have the courage to share her story and listen to her inner voice. How gratitude has helped her stay positive through incredible adversity. KEY TAKEAWAY:  Failing is a necessary step in any story of success and growth. Why so many athletes cry when they finally hit the buzzer in American Ninja Warrior. What Sandy did after her first failure on the ANW course to get herself back on track. Why Sandy doesn't set timelines for accomplishing her goals. The story of my friend who became the first quadriplegic scuba diver. What motivated Sandy to keep trying when life seemed to be against her. What Sandy was like as a child and how she struggled in school. The impact of the teacher Sandy had who didn't feel sorry for her. Why Sandy believes the bar should be kept high regardless of how hard you have it in life. How Sandy knows that she is being called to leave the comfort of the teaching job she loves and share her story. What Sandy does to calm her nerves before speeches. Sandy gains clarity about what she is meant to do beyond teaching. Sandy's advice to her younger self and where she sees herself 10 years from now. Useful Resources Mentioned: American Ninja Warrior Obstacles | Sandy Zimmerman | United States Film - The Happy Movie | The Happy Movie Continue to Listen & Learn Ep120: The Ninja Warrior Mother-Daughter Dynamic Duo, Part 1 | with Ginny MacColl, ANW Ep121: The Ninja Warrior Mother-Daughter Dynamic Duo, Part 2 | with Jessie Graff, ANW Ep06: Defining Your Purpose and Living Large | with Tony Horton Ep68: How to Go From Couch to the (Spartan) Course | with Rose Wetzel, ANW Ep60: Getting 1% Better Every Single Day | with Westley Silvestri, ANW Ep49: Mastering The Mental Game of Focus | with Kevin Bull, ANW Ep114: Breaking Into (and Making It) In the Industry as People of Color | with Mirra Watkins, Ariel Brown, and Isaiah Cary Ep67: How to Be 'Better Than Yesterday' | With Jimmy Choi, ANW Ep64: [CASE STUDY] Overcoming Burnout and Imposter Syndrome | with Chryss Terry Ep47: The Ugly Side of Depression, Burnout, and Imposter Syndrome | with Gen Malone Our Generous Sponsor: This episode was brought to you by Ergodriven, the makers of the Topo Mat (my #1 recommendation for anyone who stands at their workstation) and now their latest product. New Standard Whole Protein is a blend of both whey and collagen, sourced from the highest quality ingredients without any of the unnecessary filler or garbage. Not only will you get more energy and focus from this protein powder, you will notice improvements in your skin, hair, nails, joints and muscles. And because they don't spend a lot on excessive marketing and advertising expenses, the savings gets passed on to you. Guest Bio: Sandy Zimmerman is a Physical Education teacher, speaker, mother of 3, five-time American Ninja Warrior competitor and 1st mom in 11 seasons to complete the ANW course. She is a former national judo champion and played basketball at Gonzaga University. When she's not teaching, she runs ninja classes in her own backyard where they have over 40 obstacles. She was also involved in several different speaking events, local fundraisers, charities and events offering private ninja lessons. Show Credits: This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel. The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).

We all face obstacles in our life, many that seem to pop up out of nowhere. This past year has certainly been a year filled with obstacles for many of us – as we've had to navigate school, work, relationships and financial issues during the pandemic. Joining today is Rose Wetzel. The messy fun of growing up in a family of nine kids prepared Rose Wetzel for life as a professional obstacle course racer and American Ninja Warrior athlete.   And how her lessons from obstacle racing can help prepare you for real-life obstacles.For free monthly downloadable self-coaching worksheets, please sign up at https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/opt-inAlso, receive a summary of today's interview and Rose's 3 tools for navigating obstacles - please visit: https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/blog Visit our guest at rosewetzel.comLinkedIn Rose WetzelFacebook Rose WetzelInstagram @runningrosieTwitter @rosewetzel

Obstacle Course Racing World Championships was a week ago but we are still just as excited to release more content from the amazing weekend!  This episode has 20 more interviews with some of the incredible people that made the event so epic! This episode is part two and covers Saturday with the 15K World Championship event, look forward to part 3 focused on Sunday next weekend! Apologies for the audio quality issues in the intro (our mic unplugged during the long recording).  Also, Mike realizes that 111222 is not a palindrome, just a really cool number. 0:00 - 3:08 - Intro 3:08 - 13:03 - Quick News 13:03 - 14:00 - Content Preface 14:00 - 16:09 - Women's Elite Start Line Audio with Justin Manning 16:09 - 56:15 - Elite and Age Group Interviews Part 1 (Egor Belousov, Ryan Kempson, Ryan Brizzolara, Aaron Newell, Rose Wetzel, Lindsay Webster, Patrick Petrong, Meg Julian, Ian Hosek) 56:15 - 1:05:02 - 13+ AG Men Start Line Audio with Justin Manning 1:05:02 - 1:48:58 - Elite and Age Group Interviews Part 2 (Jason Dupree, Sarah Hetzel, Kris Ruglowski, Chris Hoover, Aliyah Emas, Amy Pajcic, Megan Beck, Grant Bercik, Logan Broadbent, Terry Perperis) 1:48:58 - End - Outro ____ News Stories: Fastest Man on Two Hands Kirk DeWindt and Alcoholism Reinforced Running Training Plan RuckFest Registration Closing Devil's Den Registration Extension Tough Mudder Infinity OCR 2022 Announcement 100% OCRWC Completion Rates Spartan Tahoe 2022? World's Toughest Mudder 2022 Location Change Savage Race Georgia Podiums OCRWC 100 Meter Podiums: Men and Women Spartan Nashville Super Podiums Spartan Nashville Sprint Podiums Spartan TriState Beast Podiums Spartan TriState Ultra Podiums Spartan TriState Super Podiums Spartan TriState Sprint Podiums Tougher Mudder Pennsylvania Podiums Legends of the Falls Podiums Red Bull's Conquer the Castle Podiums Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 84. North American OCR Championships 3k and 15k with Elites! 86. West Point Spartan Sprint and North American OCR Championships Relay and Charity 7k! 136. North American OCR Championships 3k and 15k with Elites! 137. North American OCR Championships Team Relay and Charity 7k! Also Terrain Race with Dustin Dorough! 247. OCR World Championships 3K with Elites! ____  Next episode we plan to release part 3 of episodes covering OCRWC! ____ Additional OCRWC 2021 Content from The OCR Report: PreRace Show Pro 3K Live Coverage 3K Recap Show Pro 15K Live Coverage 15K Recap Show Pro Team Race Live Coverage Live Stream Highlights ____ The OCR Report Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar and Kelly Sullivan! 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 Check out our Threadless Shop 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

Obstacle Course Racing World Championships happened and it was amazing! Mike went so hard with interviewing and collecting event audio that we may have enough content for 3 episodes which has only been done once before, for World's Toughest Mudder 2019! This episode is just part one and covers the 3K World Championship event, stay tuned for the upcoming episodes with even more interviews with incredible people! Oh and Katelyn and Mike are now engaged so there is a little bit of that in here for true fans of the show (more planned for episode covering Sunday)! 0:00 - 3:40 - Intro 3:40 - 8:07 - Quick News 8:07 - 9:49 - Content Preface 9:49 - 25:11 -Thursday Audio (Tim Guinan, OCR Gives Back, and Airbnb Ring Talk) 25:11 - 28:39 - Start Line Audio with Justin Manning 28:39 - 1:34:51 - Elite and AG Interviews (Jarrett Newby, Aaron Newell, Leon Kofoed, Ian Hosek, Rachel Corigliano, Kris Ruglowski, Kelly Sullivan, Chrissy McFarland, Lindsay Webster, Meg Julian, Ryan Brizzolara, Beni Gifford, Veejay Jones, Egor Belousov, Rose Wetzel, Jack Bauer, Hubie Cushman, and Ida Mathilde Ruben Steensgaard) 1:34:51 - 1:37:56 - Quick Recap with Jimmie and Angela 1:37:56 - End - Outro ____ News Stories: World Doping Agency Reconsiders Cannabis Ban Winner of Half Marathon gets DQ for Running Wrong Race Spartan North American Championship Podiums: Men and Women OCRWC 3K Podiums: Men and Women OCRWC 15K Podiums: Men and Women OCRWC Team Relay Podiums: Men, Women, and Coed Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 84. North American OCR Championships 3k and 15k with Elites! 86. West Point Spartan Sprint and North American OCR Championships Relay and Charity 7k! 136. North American OCR Championships 3k and 15k with Elites! 137. North American OCR Championships Team Relay and Charity 7k! Also Terrain Race with Dustin Dorough! ____  Next episode we plan to release part 2 of potentially 3 total episodes covering OCRWC! ____ The OCR Report Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar and Kelly Sullivan! 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 Check out our Threadless Shop 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

Interviews from The OCR World Championships in Stratton Vermont. Friday night interviews begin with Lindsay Webster, Sarah Keyes, Rachel Corilgliano, Aaron Newell, Ryan Kempson, and the kids from UMPQUA. Then we start our Saturday afternoon interviews with Ida Mathilde, Rose Wetzel, Lindsay, Rachel, Matt Puntin, and Kris Rugloski. This is just part 1. Later this week, we will have even more. Today's sponsor is Mudgear! - Mudgear Men's Freestyle Shorts are the perfect blend of comfort and durability are light enough for maximum mobility (RUN FREE) but strong enough for years of rugged racing are NOT tight, restrictive, or revealing have netted side pockets for easy drainage and a convenient zip pocket in the back come with a comfortable liner (but some people remove them and wear MudGear's base layer boxers underneath) Either way, RUN FREE with Mudgear Men's Freestyle Shorts ORM YouTube Channel  Support Us On Patreon Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels

“People are embarrassed to even articulate out loud what they say to themselves silently.” - Ethan Kross Do you ever wonder why some people excel under intense pressure while other people fold? How is that an Olympic athlete can train for four years honing their skills with exact precision and in the final moment make a crucial mistake to blow their shot at gold? Maybe you've had the experience of preparing for hours for your dream job interview and when you finally sat down to talk, you froze up and forgot everything you prepared. Or maybe you had an argument with a friend, co-worker, or partner and said something you instantly regretted, then spending the rest of the night ruminating over what you did wrong and wondering why no one likes you? Or how about that noise you hear late at night as you lie in bed, convincing yourself that it's a serial killer coming to murder you? If you've experienced any of these situations or anything similar, then you've experienced “chatter.” Chatter is the dark side of our inner voice (and trust me, we all have it). My guest today is bestselling author Ethan Kross, a Professor of Psychology and Management, father of 2, and the bestselling author of Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why it Matters and How to Harness It. He defines chatter as "getting stuck in a negative thought loop" and it is often the reason behind our successes or failures in high pressure situations. Chatter is what feeds into imposter syndrome, limiting beliefs, and the worries that we consciously and unconsciously obsess over. The good news is there are tools for harnessing your chatter (and even making it your ally). In this conversation, Ethan will share the research he's uncovered and the numerous strategies he's discovered to befriend your chatter in any situation you encounter. I only wish I had discovered his book 3 weeks before I ran the American Ninja Warrior course instead of the month after. If you want to hear how my own chatter disrupted my performance on the course and how you can apply my failures to your future successes, you won't want to skip today's conversation. Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One? » Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode Here's What You'll Learn: How Ethan began his journey to investigating the chatter in our minds. What exactly is chatter and what does it mean? Not all forms of the voice in your head are chatter. Some forms of our inner voice are helpful and beneficial. The dark side of the inner voice is chatter. How much time we spend each day using our inner voice. How the message of mindfulness has been distorted and how it should be revised. Why awareness of our thoughts is so key to making change in our lives The origins of our self talk. The physical effects chatter has on our bodies and overall health. Using a piano metaphor to understand how our genes are expressed and how chatter influences gene expression. How chatter effects our telomeres and the way we age. The two pieces of self control and how you need both of them to achieve your goals. How to target imposter syndrome so it doesn't hold you back. The story of the limiting belief script that defeated me on the Ninja Warrior course. The mechanism behind chatter breaking down performance and how it affects executive function. Why athletes engage in rituals before games and performances. The physical symptoms of a threat response vs. the symptoms of a challenge response and how they help or hurt our response to experiences. Tools for how to illicit the challenge response rather than the threat response. What distanced self talk is and how to use to coach yourself through stressful situations. Useful Resources Mentioned: Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It Ethan Kross - Author of Chatter and Acclaimed Psychologist Continue to Listen & Learn Ep136: Promoting Mindfulness, Well-Being, and Sanity In the Edit Bay | with Kevin Tent, ACE Tired of Holding it Together All the Time? Here are Five Basic Needs to Get You Back On Track Ep55: How Tiny Changes Can Create Remarkable Results | with James Clear Ep132: How to Pursue Fulfilling Work and Find Your ‘Calling' | with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar Ep75: The Four Tendencies' (aka ‘The Matrix' For Understanding Yourself & Others) | with Gretchen Rubin Ep120: The Ninja Warrior Mother-Daughter Dynamic Duo, Part 1 | with Ginny MacColl, ANW Ep121: The Ninja Warrior Mother-Daughter Dynamic Duo, Part 2 | with Jessie Graff, ANW Ep06: Defining Your Purpose and Living Large | with Tony Horton Ep68: How to Go From Couch to the (Spartan) Course | with Rose Wetzel, ANW Ep60: Getting 1% Better Every Single Day | with Westley Silvestri, ANW Ep49: Mastering The Mental Game of Focus | with Kevin Bull, ANW Ep67: How to Be 'Better Than Yesterday' | With Jimmy Choi, ANW Ep03: The Science Behind Success and Creative Burnout (And Why You're Approaching Both Mostly Wrong) | with Eric Barker Our Generous Sponsor: This episode was brought to you by Ergodriven, the makers of the Topo Mat (my #1 recommendation for anyone who stands at their workstation) and now their latest product. New Standard Whole Protein is a blend of both whey and collagen, sourced from the highest quality ingredients without any of the unnecessary filler or garbage. Not only will you get more energy and focus from this protein powder, you will notice improvements in your skin, hair, nails, joints and muscles. And because they don't spend a lot on excessive marketing and advertising expenses, the savings gets passed on to you. Guest Bio: Ethan Kross is one of the world's leading experts on controlling the conscious mind. An award-winning professor in the University of Michigan's top ranked Psychology Department and its Ross School of Business, he is the director of the Emotion & Self Control Laboratory. Ethan has participated in policy discussion at the White House and has been interviewed about his research on CBS Evening News, Good Morning America, Anderson Cooper Full Circle, and NPR's Morning Edition. His research has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, The New England Journal of Medicine, and Science. His book, CHATTER: The Voice in Our Head, Why it Matters and How to Harness It, is a National Bestseller and was chosen as one of the best new books of the year by the Washington Post, CNN and USA Today and the Winning Winter 2021 selection for Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, Susan Cain and Dan Pink's Next Big Idea Book Club. Show Credits: This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel. The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).

Early Friday, we learned Spartan told all potential Spartan Pro athletes that there would be no Pro Team in 2021. Faye Stenning, Robert Killian, Rose Wetzel, Ryan Kempson, Nicole Mericle, and Ryan Woods all came on the line to talk to us about it.  

If I were to ask you what your greatest asset is in producing quality creative work on a consistent daily basis, you would most likely say your computer, right? Despite technology being incredibly important for your work, ultimately it’s your brain that is responsible for every function you perform and how well you perform creatively depends on the overall health of your brain. Yet as a creative professional you most likely fuel yourself on a daily basis with caffeine and afternoon sugar rushes, you fend off brain fog and the inevitable afternoon nap, and you’ll deprive yourself of sleep for however long it takes to make your latest project perfect. But how is your modern lifestyle not only affecting your general health but also your brain health? And how much do you know about what your brain needs to function optimally? What if there were simple steps you could take to improve your brain function so that you have more consistent energy and more creativity throughout the day? What if there were easy ways to improve your mood, reduce stress, anxiety, burnout and even stave off degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's in the process? My guest today is Dr. Dave Jenkins, co-founder of The More Model. With experience in both the traditional medical fields as well as functional and integrative medicine, Dr. Jenkins specializes specifically in brain health and how we can optimize our brain function and fight back against the “diseases of modern civilization.” He shares with us some encouraging research being done in the field of brain health and cognitive performance and how you can take a proactive role in optimizing your brain power. This conversation will make it clear why paying attention to your brain health is vitally important to your career while giving you simple and practical ways to increase your creativity, productivity, and give you consistent energy to fuel your long days at your workstation (all while extending your life as well). Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One? » Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode Here's What You'll Learn: What sparked Dr. Jenkins interest in studying the brain and getting into functional and integrative medicine. The difference between integrative medicine and functional medicine. Alopathic medicine does not adequately train doctor's in diet and nutrition The reputation of the Cleveland Clinic and how it's at the forefront of functional medicine. What is the MORE Model Alzheimer's is the result of modern life. The research from UCLA doctor Dr. Dale Bredeson that explains why brain cells die and documents the reversal of Alzheimer's in it's early stages. Managing inflammation, coupled with mindfulness meditation and focus is a good recipe for improving brain health. Changing the priority of health is the first step to be take before a doctor can The discovery of the glymphatic system and how it relates to your sleep How bad sleep leads to brain fog and why. Melatonin is a hormone and what you need to understand before taking it. Bumping up nutrient density in your diet is excellent for brain health The special way to eat your broccoli sprouts to extract the most beneficial detox and brain boosting effects. The contributing factors that lead to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's that starts early in life and can be reversed if caught early. White bread is worse than sugar for the brain. The evidence that shows why movement is so crucial for brain health and longevity. The hippocampus is the first pat of the brain that is affected by Alzheimer's. You can grow this part of the brain with exercise. How you can get started creating habits that will improve your brain health. Useful Resources Mentioned: Dr. Dave Jenkin's Website Dr. Dale Bredesen says we CAN end Alzheimer's | The Dr. Gundry Podcast The Food Pyramid: Its History, Purpose, and Effectiveness Sitting is the New Smoking | Mayo Clinic Connect Ep30: How Regular Movement Makes You Smarter | with Dr. John Ratey Ep23: How Being Sedentary Is Damaging You (According to NASA) | with Dr. Joan Vernikos Continue to Listen & Learn Ep84: How to Use 'Intuitive Eating' To Change Your Relationship With Food | with Melissa Costello Ep136: Promoting Mindfulness, Well-Being, and Sanity In the Edit Bay | with Kevin Tent, ACE Tired of Holding it Together All the Time? Here are Five Basic Needs to Get You Back On Track Ep118: Legendary Editor Walter Murch On Optimizing Creativity, Productivity, and Well-Being In Hollywood For 50+ Years Ep55: How Tiny Changes Can Create Remarkable Results | with James Clear Ep132: How to Pursue Fulfilling Work and Find Your ‘Calling’ | with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar Ep98: P90X Creator Tony Horton on Covid-19, Staying Healthy During Quarantine, Boosting Immunity, & More Ep120: The Ninja Warrior Mother-Daughter Dynamic Duo, Part 1 | with Ginny MacColl, ANW Ep121: The Ninja Warrior Mother-Daughter Dynamic Duo, Part 2 | with Jessie Graff, ANW Ep06: Defining Your Purpose and Living Large | with Tony Horton Ep68: How to Go From Couch to the (Spartan) Course | with Rose Wetzel, ANW Ep60: Getting 1% Better Every Single Day | with Westley Silvestri, ANW Our Generous Sponsors: Struggling With Real-Time Remote Collaboration? Meet Evercast As work begins to slowly trickle in again, perhaps the most pressing challenge we as creative professionals face in our post-pandemic reality is real-time collaboration. Zoom is great for meetings, but it sure doesn't work for streaming video. Luckily this problem has now been solved for all of us. If you haven't heard of Evercast, it's time to become acquainted. Because Evercast's real-time remote collaboration technology is CHANGING. THE. GAME. → Click here to see a free demo of Evercast in action! This episode was brought to you by Ergodriven, the makers of the Topo Mat (my #1 recommendation for anyone who stands at their workstation) and now their latest product. New Standard Whole Protein is a blend of both whey and collagen, sourced from the highest quality ingredients without any of the unnecessary filler or garbage. Not only will you get more energy and focus from this protein powder, you will notice improvements in your skin, hair, nails, joints and muscles. And because they don’t spend a lot on excessive marketing and advertising expenses, the savings gets passed on to you. Guest Bio: Dr. Dave Jenkins qualified from Otago University Medical School in New Zealand in 1982. His career included general practice when he had one of the largest rural practices in New Zealand. He is the founder of “The More Model” that helps clients reverse disease and achieve ultimate health and longevity. This includes a special interest in brain fog, cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s. He has already retired as a doctor (which means he is not currently practicing as nor registered as a doctor) to pursue education through senior lectureships at Auckland medical school, executive director for education for an Asian corporate health project and founding NGO SurfAid International where he currently works part time. Show Credits: This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel. The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).

Rose Wetzel is an American Ninja Warrior finalist and professional obstacle course racer. In this episode she talks about growing up in a large family, going across the country for college, and becoming a professional athlete in her 30s.  She also recaps her experience with American Ninja Warrior and gives some great advice on setting goals.

“Chess teaches you that losing is learning.” - Misha Tenenbaum To master anything, whether it's actually playing chess, training for (and becoming) an American Ninja Warrior, or climbing to the top of your chosen career, you have to know that failure is a HUGE part of the equation. And in fact failure should be embraced as part of the fun of achieving any difficult goal in life. Chess is not just a game, it’s also a mindset I believe you must adopt if you want to achieve anything difficult, because nothing worthwhile is easy. And doing hard things requires the right strategy (which is why one of the “Key Mindsets” I share with all the students in my coaching & mentorship program is to “Play Chess With Your Goals Instead of Checkers.”) Today I’m sharing with you a very fun, in-depth, and candid conversation with my friend and fellow entrepreneur Misha Tenenbaum. Before founding EditStock and EditMentor, Misha was a film and television editor and AE who edited shows for the Speed Channel, Food Network, as well as indie films. He also worked as an assistant editor on shows like American Horror Story, JOBS (the biopic about Steve Jobs starring Ashton Kutcher), the Fox show Wayward Pines, and Quarry for Cinemax. But instead of talking about Hollywood in this conversation, instead Misha and I dive deep into the meta skills necessary to achieve near-impossible (read: Ridiculous) goals. Misha grew up learning chess and spent several years in early adulthood climbing the ranks in the chess world. We discuss how the skills he's learned from spending years earning an 1800+ “Class A” ranking have transferred into many other aspects of his life. We also discuss the strange transformation that takes place along the path towards any goal where achieving that goal becomes irrelevant when you realize the journey is so much more valuable and rewarding. Whether or not you have any interest in the game of chess whatsoever (Spoiler alert: I myself barely know how to play), there is a wealth of valuable information in this conversation that can help you apply a smarter strategy to achieving your own goals and mastering the art of failure along the way. Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One? » Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode Here's What You'll Learn: The story of how Misha learned chess and his obsession with the game grew. Not only is chess a game of strategy it is also a game of recognizing patterns. If you don't understand the strategy or tactics you won't know how to play the game. The differences between someone who memorized the patterns and someone who learns the strategies. The rankings of chess players explained. How to relate the levels of chess to editing or any other skill you want to master. Becoming the best takes strategy and mindset shifts as well as dedicating your time and attention to that skill. The story of Bobby Fischer and how the trends of chess change and recycle. To break through a new level of your skill or craft, you have to innovate. My story of deciding to train for American Ninja Warrior and the probability of it actually happening. The side effects (read: benefits) of me FAILING at my goal to get on American Ninja Warrior. The perseverance and dedication it takes to incrementally improve at any craft or skill you desire. Useful Resources Mentioned: Ep141: Michelle Tesoro (ACE) On Playing Chess With Your Career (Instead of Checkers) - pt1 Ep142: Michelle Tesoro (ACE) On Playing Chess With Your Health & Well-Being (Pt2) The Queen's Gambit (TV Mini-Series 2020) - IMDb EditStock | Practice Editing and Build A Demo Reel The United States Chess Federation - Players & Ratings Chess rating system - Wikipedia Bobby Fischer - Chess, IQ & Death - Biography American Ninja Warrior - NBC.com Josh Waitzkin -- The Official Site of Josh Waitzkin & The Art of Learning The Karate Kid (1984) - IMDb Continue to Listen & Learn Ep55: How Tiny Changes Can Create Remarkable Results | with James Clear Ep126: On the Importance of Building Relationships, Asking Questions, and Never Giving Up | with Andi Armaganian Ep120: The Ninja Warrior Mother-Daughter Dynamic Duo, Part 1 | with Ginny MacColl, ANW Ep121: The Ninja Warrior Mother-Daughter Dynamic Duo, Part 2 | with Jessie Graff, ANW Ep06: Defining Your Purpose and Living Large | with Tony Horton Ep03: The Science Behind Success and Creative Burnout (And Why You’re Approaching Both Mostly Wrong) | with Eric Barker Ep68: How to Go From Couch to the (Spartan) Course | with Rose Wetzel, ANW Ep60: Getting 1% Better Every Single Day | with Westley Silvestri, ANW Ep49: Mastering The Mental Game of Focus | with Kevin Bull, ANW Ep67: How to Be 'Better Than Yesterday' | With Jimmy Choi, ANW Ep33: Winning at The Ultimate Game of Life | with Jim Bunch Our Generous Sponsors: Struggling With Real-Time Remote Collaboration? Meet Evercast As work begins to slowly trickle in again, perhaps the most pressing challenge we as creative professionals face in our post-pandemic reality is real-time collaboration. Zoom is great for meetings, but it sure doesn't work for streaming video. Luckily this problem has now been solved for all of us. If you haven't heard of Evercast, it's time to become acquainted. Because Evercast's real-time remote collaboration technology is CHANGING. THE. GAME. → Click here to see a free demo of Evercast in action! This episode was brought to you by Ergodriven, the makers of the Topo Mat (my #1 recommendation for anyone who stands at their workstation) and now their latest product. New Standard Whole Protein is a blend of both whey and collagen, sourced from the highest quality ingredients without any of the unnecessary filler or garbage. Not only will you get more energy and focus from this protein powder, you will notice improvements in your skin, hair, nails, joints and muscles. And because they don’t spend a lot on excessive marketing and advertising expenses, the savings gets passed on to you. Guest Bio: Before founding EditStock and EditMentor, Misha Tenenbaum was a film and television editor. He edited shows for the Speed Channel, Food Network, and indie films. He joined the Editor's Guild in 2011 and worked as an Assistant Editor on shows like American Horror Story, JOBS, the biopic about Steve Jobs starring Ashton Kutcher, the Fox show Wayward Pines, and Quarry for Cinemax. Show Credits: This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel. The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).

Listen to Obstacle Racing Media Podcast This show is sponsored by : XOSKIN apparel uses their patented RapiDriCopper™ technology. PCopper is a natural antimicrobial and is clinically proven beneficial for skin health and wellness. XOSKIN apparel is so comfortable you’ll forget you’re wearing it. Use code ORM20 for 20 percent off at checkout. Interviews with: Friday - David Magida, Logan Broadbent, Annie Dube, Mike Morris Sunday - Veejay Jones, Ryan Woods, Logan Broadbent, Brian Gowiski, Ryan Kempson, Josiah Middaugh, Kirk DeWindt, Leon Kofoed Nicole Mericle, Myriam Guillot-Boisset, Rose Wetzel, Ashley O'Hara, Alex Walker, Natalie Miano, Lauren Stroud, Renee Metivier Intro  Music - Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels Athlinks  - All Finishers ORM YouTube Channel  Support Us On Patreon

This weekend is the Spartan Race World Championships. Jack Bauer and Will Hicks have a special two-part preview of the athletes to watch.  Part two: The women. Lindsay Webster is the defending champion and the favorite going into this year's race. Nicole Mericle has given Webster all she can handle all year long. Jack and Will agree: The 2019 Spartan World Champion will come down to Lindsay and Nicole. Other women to watch: Rebecca Hammond, Miriam Guillet-Boisset, Rose Wetzel, and Rea Kolbl. —- Ready to make your own predictions on the race? Go to YancyCamp.com and call your shot.   --- Welcome to The OCR Report Podcast!  We are the only podcast to focus exclusively on the Elite SPORT side of Obstacle Course Racing. Each week we talk about who won the latest race, who lost, and what that means for next week's race. The OCR Report Podcast is hosted by Will Hicks, the host of World's Toughest Podcast, and presented by The OCR Report, home of Overcome and Run with Heather Bode and Obstacle Running Adventures with Mike Stefano and Katelyn Ritter. --- What do you think of The OCR Report Podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know. Subscribe to get new episodes as soon as they are available and find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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The final race of the 2019 Spartan Race US Championship Series is in the books and Ryan Atkins and Lindsay Webster have once again won the title of Spartan US Champion. This is the fourth consecutive US Series Championship for Lindsay Webster. Webster has won the title every year since the series was introduced in 2016. This is the second US Series title for Ryan Atkins. Atkins also won the inaugural series in 2016. --- 2019 Spartan Race US Championship Final Standings Men Ryan Atkins, 1356 Points Johnny Luna-Lima, 1189 Points Ryan Kempson, 1158 Points Ryan Kent, 1046 Points Tyler Veerman, 1001 Points Women Lindsay Webster, 1428 Points Nicole Mericle, 1368 Points Rose Wetzel, 1022 Points Faye Stenning, 1000 Points Leigh Anne Wasteney, 978 Points --- Spartan US Championship Series Utah Results Men Johnny Luna-Lima, 1:14:52 Ryan Atkins, 1:15:25 Tyler Veerman, 1:16:09 Ryan Kempson, 1:16:45 Robert Killian, 1:18:21 Women Lindsay Webster, 1:26:05 Nicole Mericle, 1:28:55 Faye Stenning, 1:30:29 Rose Wetzel, 1:31:46 Leigh Anne Wasteney, 1:31:53 --- Welcome to The OCR Report Podcast!  We are the only podcast to focus exclusively on the Elite SPORT side of Obstacle Course Racing. Each week we talk about who won the latest race, who lost, and what that means for next week's race. The OCR Report Podcast is hosted by Will Hicks, the host of World's Toughest Podcast, and presented by The OCR Report, home of Overcome and Run with Heather Bode and Obstacle Running Adventures with Mike Stefano and Katelyn Ritter. --- What do you think of The OCR Report Podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know. Subscribe to get new episodes as soon as they are available and find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

We're exploring Mom Hacks to help you fit physical activity, nutrition, and mental wellness into your daily life. Shoutouts: Brave Mommas like Sandy Zimmerman and Rose Wetzel. For pregnancy help, there's Optionline.org , text helpline to 313131, or call 800-712-HELP (4357). Other honorable mentions: Disciple, Coach Pain, Tiffany Rothe, Rebecca Louise, Sean Vigue, Bubly Apple. Contact me at instagram.com/daniraehoff , fb.me/daniraehoff , m.me/daniraehoff . Find other episodes of the Fit(ish) Mom Podcast at anchor.fm/daniraehoff . --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniraehoff/support

Social Media, like Instagram, has obviously become an integral part of marketing, communication, and life in general. But is the impact 'net' positive or negative for the health and fitness of our community. In this episode of Beyond The Squat we talk to Amanda Vogel, Writer and Social Media Expert in the fitness industry, Katy Goss, part of @MoveU_official, Rose Wetzel, professional Spartan Athlete and Ninja Warrior, and Jean Kilbourne, expert on body image in the media.

Rich and Bijan are blown away by this nearly All Star special city qualifiers in Seattle-Tacoma! Ninja runs in this episode include Rose Wetzel, Austin Gray, Jake Murray, Meagan Martin, […]

Today's mom Rose Wetzel is not only a Spartan Race-sponsored professional athlete, she is also a Ninja Warrior! What is a ninja warrior? Check out her show on NBC to see! This sport involves such physical prowess and courage, you almost can't take your eyes off of the athletes involved. And it's easy to forget she's a new mama! Rose is a mom of toddler is a downright incredible athlete who has built businesses around personal training and fitness. She wholeheartedly believes in empowering women. Especially when they feel the most vulnerable-like pregnancy and postpartum. Why? Because she found herself in some vulnerable situations postpartum that included a health scare where her placenta had to be surgically removed and struggles with postpartum depression. Today she shares about: The significant physical and mental shifts that go along with being a professional athlete mom Why self care is so important in her life & how she built a business around it. Why she wants people to be inspired by her realness & imperfections rather than her physical feats. How we all can attain our dreams, whatever they may be.    Next IN PERSON Soul Mamma group coaching session is July 7th at 3pm in downtown Santa Barbara. Next virtual session isTuesday 30 at noon PST. Email nicole@soulmammas.com to save your spot~   EXCITING NEWS: Now offering one on one coaching! If you are feeling like you need to pivot or move into something more authentically you, but aren't sure what it is, are feeling depleted or deflated, consider coaching with me. I am now offering 60 minute coaching sessions with me (al a carte and monthly options) via ZOOM. To find out more click the link below to set up a a free discovery call.  Coach With Me   Come on over to the Facebook Group & hear happenings from our community and to meet like minded mamas like yourself!  Please support the podcast by following me on Instagram where you will also receive episode updates, photos & audio clips!  

Rose Wetzel is a 2-time American Ninja Warrior finalist, a professional obstacle course racer, a personal trainer, and a new mom (as if she wasn’t running around enough already). She has spent her whole life pursuing athletic endeavors including trying out for the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials (coming just seconds short of making it), and she has literally run hundreds of Spartan races and other brands of obstacle course racing in her career. She is so good that she actually makes a living as a professional racer, something very few are able to accomplish. Rose and I chat today not about what it’s like being a kick-ass elite-level obstacle course racer (even though she is indeed a badass), but instead she and I discuss what it takes for someone who wants to run their very first Spartan race. Beyond just the physical side of training (which we touch upon), we dive much deeper into the mindset you need to develop to get over the fears and apprehensions that so many people face when thinking about registering for an event they most likely aren’t capable of finishing...YET. We talk about how to set the right goals and create a “Diversified Portfolio of Motivations” so no matter how you perform at the race (or during any given day of training) you are set up for success instead of failure. And we talk about how to focus on small progressions every single day rather than much larger goals. If you’ve ever been on the fence and thought to yourself, “Man it sure would be cool to run something like a Spartan Race, but I’m not ready yet. Maybe SOMEDAY…” then this is the conversation to inspire you to get off the couch and onto the course! Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One? » Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode Here's What You'll Learn: How Rose became one of the top female obstacle course racers in the world Learning to enjoy pushing yourself out of your comfort zone Reminding yourself that everyone has improvements to make The importance of focus and a dedicated mindset in a sport like obstacle course racing Confronting your fear by breaking daunting tasks into bite-sized pieces Rose's race injury and how she pushed through the pain to finish despite it Planning and preparing for your obstacles before they surprise you Setting performance goals, not weight goals Sign up for the race first, then let your fear drive you to prepare you for it Useful Resources Mentioned: RoseWetzel.com Stackit Mamas Facebook Page Our Generous Sponsors: This episode is made possible for you by Ergodriven, the makers of the Topo Mat, my #1 recommendation for anyone who stands at their workstation. The Topo is super comfortable, an awesome conversation starter, and it’s also scientifically proven to help you move more throughout the day which helps reduce discomfort and also increase your focus and productivity. Click here to learn more and get your Topo Mat. Guest Bio: Facebook|Twitter|Instagram Growing up in Seattle in a family of nine kids (could you imagine?!), Rose loved the feeling of running outside after tackling piles of dishes and laundry. Her love for running grew, and it landed her a track scholarship at Georgetown, where she met wonderful women she still calls her best friends, over a decade later. After college, Rose fulfilled a childhood dream of working at a summer camp before starting her own personal training business in order to encourage others to reach their health and fitness goals, while she tried to make the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials. After coming up a couple seconds short in the 800 meters (half mile), Rose took a friend’s advice and tried a totally new challenge – an obstacle course race! A perfect match for her running background, strength skills, and love of adventure, Rose became a professional obstacle course racer (thanks to sponsors like Clif Bar), running up mountains in Spartan Races around the country and flying through obstacles on the hit show American Ninja Warrior. A year and a half ago, Rose and Tim, her husband, welcomed Baby Taylor Joi into the world, and after moving from Seattle to Boulder for more mountains and Ninja gym training options a couple months later, Rose battled post-partum depression for many months, finally emerging from the condition mentally stronger than ever. Her physical fitness recently caught up as she started the Spartan season strong last month, finishing Top 3 at the first Spartan National Series race, just one minute behind the reigning Spartan World Champion. She looks to race hard all year and inspire the moms out there to continue to chase their dreams if they so desire, and remember to make self-care a priority, through her Stackit Mamas program for new moms. Show Credits: This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared and published by Elyse Rintelman. The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet). Note: I believe in 100% transparency, so please note that I receive a small commission if you purchase products from some of the links on this page (at no additional cost to you). Your support is what helps keep this program alive. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Spartan Race Alabama 2019 Finish Line Interviews: Elite Men: Veejay Jones 1 Ryan Atkins 2 Ryan Kempson 3 Ryan Kent 5 Ryan Woods 7 Brakken Braker 8 Ian Hosek 13 Johnny Luma Lina 14 Victor Quezada 15 Elite Women: Nicole Mericle 1 Lindsay Webster 2 Rebecca Hammond 3 Faye Stenning 8 Rose Wetzel 10 Lacey Bourgois Ashley Heller 13 Cali Schweikert 17 Faye Morgan 18 Age Group Joshua Peukert 1st AG 35-39 James Marcum 3rd AG 55-59 Todays Podcast is sponsored by: VJ Shoes - ORMMAR is the best discount anywhere! Show Notes: Athlinks Full Results for Alabama Support Us On Patreon OCR Discord  

As the founder of Stack-It! Mamas, Rose Wetzel loves empowering women when they feel most vulnerable – after giving birth (at least that’s when SHE felt most vulnerable). A personal trainer and professional athlete (obstacle course racing, specializing in Spartan Races and American Ninja Warrior), Rose has to stay fit for her livelihood (getting paid to work out sounds nice, right?), but after a post-delivery complication/emergency surgery set her back many months, she had to start from scratch to rebuild her fitness, while working through postpartum depression, and worrying about her husband’s rare cancer returning. (It hasn't!) She tried all the tools in her trainer toolbox, but when she didn’t get efficient results, she got creative…until one day something clicked. In fact, it worked so well that not only did she get her strength and career back on track, but she realized her new calling: to focus on helping women feel fit, energetic, and confident after having a baby, AND make sure their results lasted. Her new method, call the Stack-It! Method flips traditional fitness on its head - helping you restore your energy through self-care routines that involve habits other than working out - like baths and rest! Rose and I worked together as personal trainers years ago, and the minute I found out she was pregnant, I told her she had to come on the show one day.  I could not be more excited to share her story with you for our 300th episode! Listen in to hear Rose share: How being the youngest daughter of 9 kids shaped her life Her rock bottom postpartum moment she took to Facebook live to share with the world How she clawed her way out of postpartum depression and back to the podium The impact of childbirth and motherhood on the life of a professional athlete Her mindset resets around not reaching her biggest goals in the last year How she’s preparing for her upcoming year of racing and American Ninja Links Mentioned: Join my Plan & Prep Pajama Party: Pajama Party Connect with Rose: Rose Wetzel Join the Stack-It! Mamas FB group Follow Rose on Facebook Follow Rose on Instagram Rose’s husband Tim’s Blog: Race Sherpa Rises

Ian Hosek chillaxes with Hunter and Beni in Squaw Valley CA to chat about: -How the owner of Dave's Killer bread is quite the killer... -How you can't interrupt the recording everytime someone farts (yes that's Rose Wetzel who walks by, smells the room and says "ooooh thats terrible!")... -Ian worked for Nike during their Breaking 2:00 marathon attempt and he got a deep inside look at the inner workings of how they choice and trained the athletes for the attempt... ...and much more! Beyond Macros Nutrition Coaching Hunter has been working with for the last 2 seasons. If your goal is to nail your nutrition to a T to perform your best for upcoming races, go to beyondmacros.com/OCR to learn more and sign up. If you’re interested in 1-on-1 nutrition coaching you can set up an initial call with Matt by emailing coaches@beyondmacros.com Want to be trained personally (online) by Hunter? Email HAOSTraining@gmail.com for rates and details. Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now...  Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)  

Hunter and Beni wrangle short-short donning gollum Ryan Woods at the BeetElite party house in Lake Tahoe the day before Spartan World Championships, with a guest appearance from Rose Wetzel and Mack Roesch. They cover: -Ryan's racing kit (or lack thereof)... -Lyndsay Websters epic win at the Tougher Mudder Champs where she stuck around to help the other elite women up Everest (quarter pipe obstacle)... -Rebecca Hammonds hilarious fumble with her first time attempting the tyrolean traverse mid race (yet somehow still getting 2nd and beating Nicole Mericle)... ...and much more! Get connected with Ryan: Facebook: Ryan Woods Instagram: @rjwoodsy Beyond Macros Nutrition Coaching Hunter has been working with for the last 2 seasons. If your goal is to nail your nutrition to a T to perform your best for upcoming races, go to beyondmacros.com/OCR to learn more and sign up. If you’re interested in 1-on-1 nutrition coaching you can set up an initial call with Matt by emailing coaches@beyondmacros.com Want to be trained personally (online) by Hunter? Email HAOSTraining@gmail.com for rates and details. Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now...  Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)  

Rose Wetzel is back on the podcast! This time around we are talking about balancing motherhood and her career as a professional obstacle course racer. Rose has been a professional obstacle racer for years on the Spartan Pro Team, competed on American Ninja Warrior more than once, and is sponsored by some incredible companies. Getting to chat with Rose is always a pleasure as she is honest, raw, and shares how she feels. We talked about why she choose to let the Spartan Up Podcast into her delivery room, changing poopy diapers, and how some setbacks during childbirth made her change some of her athletic goals and timelines. Finally, we touched on travel, racing, and parenthood. All that and more this episode. If you missed Rose the first time on the podcast you can find her on Episode 25. Other Articles Referenced: http://rosewetzel.com/it-was-never-about-the-six-pack http://www.racesherparises.com   Follow Rose Online:  Website: http://rosewetzel.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/runningrosie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rose-Wetzel-602541086461407/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/rosewetzel   One on One Coaching:  Do you want to weave together your inner passions in sport and life and have them reflected in your outer world? Are you feeling stuck in life and need a boast? Do you have trouble managing balancing family, work, and personal ambitions? Do you just need someone to help you take the next step? My Life/Sport Alignment Coaching is here for you!  Sign up for your free session. Http://dirtinyourskirt.com/coaching   Show Supported by:  Four Sigmatic - http://www.foursigmatic.com Use code: DIYS to save 10% on your order   Full Shownotes:  http://www.dirtinyourskirt.com Join the Facebook Group:  http://www.dirtinyourskirt.com/tribe Support the Show: http://www.dirtinyourskirt.com/support 

Rose Wetzel is a runner, Spartan athlete & American Ninja Warrior participant. She ran at Georgetown, then pursued elite running post college until she got into Spartan racing and became one of the best Spartan athletes in the world. A couple years ago she started appearing on the American Ninja Warrior show. And then in the middle of her rising athletic career, Rose decided it was time to become a mama. Her baby Taylor is now 9-months-old and Rose is experiencing the reality of sleepless nights, a cross country move to Boulder, Colorado, and a tough return to fitness, made tougher by a difficult birth experience. In a nutshell, she has taken a leap of faith and is currently living in the somewhat uncomfortable place between adventure and security. I loved this interview for many reasons. Rose is real, she’s open, she lets us in to her life, to her process, and even to her mind when she’s on the starting line. Today we talk about: Growing up in a huge family of 9 kids How she got into Spartan & American Ninja Warrior Childbirth: What she wanted and what she got! Athletic recovery from a difficult birth: the reality of how long it takes to get healthy Toughness Performance goals vs Outcome goals The Starting Line Tim Sinnett's cancer journey: follow him on racesherparises.com I love this episode with Rose. It’s easy to share when you’re on top of the world. It’s not as easy when you’re struggling. One of my favorite takeaways is Rose’s centering exercise. It’s what she uses to help her find peace and clarity on the starting line. I think we can use that exercise throughout our lives and throughout our days. We don’t have to be giving birth to remind ourselves to welcome the sensation. The point is that it’s important to stop fighting and start embracing. Thanks for listening - now get out there and Run This World! Have a great workout and we'll see you next week.

It’s TomGirl with host J.J. Jurgens. Rose Wetzel tears up every course she races on, whether it’s an obstacle course, Spartan Race or on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior! A true force in fitness, Rose joins host J.J. Jurgens to talk about her career, how she keeps that infectiously positive attitude and how she uses her platform as an athlete to encourage and empower people to be their very best.  RSS Feed: http://abtvtest.wpengine.com/aftershows/tomgirl-afterbuzztv/feed/ ABOUT TOMGIRL:  AfterBuzz Tv's TomGirl is a brand new vodcast series hosted by JJ Jurgens, covering all aspects of sports, entertainment, fashion, and adventure! Each week, tune in on TomGirl Tuesdays LIVE or listen on iTunes or any other podcast location, to find conversations with leading members of the community. Follow JJ Jurgen on Twitter @JJJurgens and the show's official twitter handle at @TomGirlTV! Follow us on http://www.Twitter.com/After --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tomgirltv/support

There are no valid excuses for staying on the couch, all 52 Spartan Up guests of 2017 agree. The panel is on site in Iceland for the Spartan Ultra & Agoge 007 on the cusp of  winter solstice, in the midst of a brutal storm, and in imminent peril from an active volcano. In other words, the perfect race scenario and an ideal backdrop for the theme of this week’s episode: no excuses.  Which 2017 podcast stories epitomize this the best and why? How can you eliminate excuses for 2018 and beyond? Listen; watch; find out, then get moving. Lessons: 1. It’s better to fail on the stage than on the couch.
 2. “Sneakers on, “ I.e., prime bigger actions through smaller ones that are easier to take each and every day.
 3. If you’re serious about meeting your goals, you can’t say yes to everything.
 4. Pain is inevitable, so instead of trying to avoid it, harness it in service of a better life. 
 5. As Robert Fulghum said, “... I may give my life meaning by throwing myself recklessly into it daily, as if something astonishing is happening and I am part of it. It is and I am.”
 Links: Spartan Agoge - https://www.spartan.com/en/race/endurance-events/endurance-events-overview?article=29031 Sneakers On https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/139-mordechai-wiener-the-simple-steps-that-changed-his-life/id952870930?i=1000384505740&mt=2 Not To Do List https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/140-dean-graziosi-the-not-to-do-list/id952870930?i=1000384753987&mt=2 Better to Fail on the Stage than the Couch https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/134-robert-herbst-powerlifting-champion-irrevocable/id952870930?i=1000382599754&mt=2 Rose Wetzel https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/163-we-interviewed-athlete-rose-wetzel-while-giving-birth/id952870930?i=1000393013328&mt=2 Pain is Inevitable, don’t let that stop you https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/162-sean-stephenson-has-discovered-simple-ways-to-overcome/id952870930?i=1000392719709&mt=2 This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by Health IQ. Health IQ is an insurance company that helps obstacle racers like you get lower rates on your life insurance.  Go to healthiq.com/spartanup to see if you qualify. SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay 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 with Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra, Col. Tim Nye, & Dr. Delle with gust Mike I Synopsis – Matt Baatz © 2017 Spartan

Interviewed during labor, Rose Wetzel proves her mettle! We’ve always said Spartan women are tough, maybe tougher than the men. How many would be able to maintain composure and be interviewed for a podcast between painful contraction? We are so grateful that Rose did! Rose is an accomplished athlete known for her success in American Ninja Warrior and in Spartan Race and now for her composure, strength and grace while giving birth. We highly suggest you make the time to watch this one. Tune in to hear the surprising lessons she shares and see true strength in action. LESSONS Obstacles come up in life. Have your attitude ready. To achieve the overwhelming, focus on one contraction at a time. When facing challenge you need to have to have a sense of confidence in yourself and find a way to relax in the face of adversity. LINKS More about Rose http://rosewetzel.com/ Rose on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Rose-Wetzel-602541086461407/ Rose on Twitter https://twitter.com/rosewetzel Rose on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/runningrosie/ SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay CREDITS Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra, Col. Tim Nye, & Dr. Delle Synopsis – Matt Baatz © 2017 Spartan

Rose interviews OCR athletes Rea Kolbl and Alyssa Hawley. Tune in to get up close and personal, and learn some new training tips! In this episode, you'll discover! -Tips for training pre-Spartan World Championship... -Alyssa's views on faith, sexuality and love... -Rea's tools for staying motivated and organized as an athelete and PhD student at Stanford... -All the nitty-gritty details of the Rea-Alyssa bet that involved the Hawaiian Trifecta and spicy food that hurts... -Rose offers her own challenge to the two of them. (It may or may not involve the loser drinking breast milk!) -And much more! Links from this episode: Spartan World Championship Weekend 2017 Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now...  Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)  

Yancy Culp stops by to talk about training for World's Toughest Mudder. Yancy trains many of the top athletes in OCR and Tough Mudder, including Morgan Mckay, Allison Tai, Glenn Racz, Matt Novakovich, and Rose Wetzel. Yancy has reached 50 miles both times he ran World's Toughest Mudder and talks about how to train to reach that goal for yourself. This is the first part of our conversation. The second half will get into the nitty-gritty details of training. It will air later this week. Also big news: The first ever Tough Mudder X was this past weekend. We will have our official recap episode when the TV show airs on CBS. Tough Mudder X will air August 27 and September 3 on CBS. If you'd like to join the World's Toughest Podcast Winner's List and enter the contest for a free pair of Merrell Agility Peak Flex shoes email WorldsToughestPodcast@gmail.com with Merrell in the subject line and the following in the body: 1) Your Name 2) Your email address 3) Your cell phone number Who would you like to hear on the podcast? Let us know in a comment on the World’s Toughest Podcast Facebook page, or leave us a review on iTunes. Don't forget to subscribe and listen for new episodes every week.

Author and content-creator, Margaret Schlachter talks about her take on how to have a successful career in the OCR industry.  In this episode, you'll discover! -How Margaret balances writing, coaching, adventure and racing... -Margaret's current focuses in OCR... -How Margaret's ideas about competing have changed as OCR has evolved over time... -Rose and Margaret get into the details of Survival Run Nicaragua... -And much more! Links from this episode: Mud Run Guide Dirt In Your Skirt Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now...  Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Carrie interviews elite runner, American Ninja Warrior, and mom-to-be Rose Wetzel! Rose talks about growing up in a large family, her husband's battle with cancer, and her time on American Ninja Warrior. She also shares details about her pregnancy and her excitement to be a mom! Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Rose Wetzel Rose Wetzel is a Georgetown University middle distance runner who now competes professionally as an obstacle course racer and a competitor on American Ninja Warrior. Her athletic journey zigged and zagged along since she first stepped foot on a track in high school twenty years ago, taking her from an 2x 800m high school state champion to a junior All-American 1500m runner at Georgetown, only to hit a bump after college, a bit burnt out. She experienced a "quarter-life crisis" in her early 20s, gained weight, ran local road races in costume for fun, and somehow still qualified for and ran the Boston Marathon, only to fall back in love with running and pursue the 2012 Olympic Trials in the 1500m. She came up short, but had a blast and took her rejuvenated fitness level to the obstacle course racing world, where she's finished top 5 in the world at the Spartan World Championships and made it to American Ninja Warrior Finals the last two years. She's grateful to her sponsors: CLIF bar, Marriott Rewards and HumanN, who continue to support her throughout her pregnancy. She's due July 17, 2017, and she's determined to make it back on the Spartan Race World Championship starting line 2.5 months later. Rose plans to compete strong for years to come, as she feels like her best as an athlete is still to come.

In this episode, we talk to Tim Sinnett, the man behind Race Sherpa and Race Sherpa Rises. You may have also seen him around the races helping Rose Wetzel and the other top elites. Tim is a wealth of knowledge about OCR and we were excited to dig into the sport with him. We start by talking about USAOCR and some facts and myths about the race. We dig deep into the importance of short courses in OCR, and how the sport is simultaneously going in 2 directions at the same time. Tim breaks down for us the top competition this year and who to look for throughout the year. We just partnered with Icebug to get you a discount on your next pair! Use head over to Icebug.com and use code OVERCEOME12 to save 20%! Evan Perperis sent us his book “Strength & Speed's Guide to Elite Obstacle Course Racing” to check out. We will read it and get back to you with some additional details. In the meantime, head on over to teamstrengthspeed.com and check out their new podcast or order the book. Make sure you are following everything we are doing by taking a look at our Instagram,  Facebook and joining our mailing list!

Ben Greenfield and Rose Wetzel chat with Spartan Pro Athlete Yancy Culp about his journey through chemotherapy, cancer, maintaining his fitness, health and sanity, and beyond! You'll discover: -How Yancy battled cancer, and his top tactics to maintain fitness through chemotherapy... -What Yancy ate to keep himself going through all the treatments... -How to truly appreciate life without waiting for something like cancer to make us realize how lucky we are... -How to safely determine one's ideal "race weight"... -USAOCR and how OCR just got one step closer to getting into the Olympics... -And much more! Resource mentioned during this episode: The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen: Nourishing, Big-Flavor Recipes for Cancer Treatment and Recovery Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now...  Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)  

Hunter McIntyre and Rose Wetzel chat with Spartan Pro Athlete Ryan Kent, and answer questions from Obstacle Dominator Podcast listeners. In this episode, you'll learn... -Tips for training and recovery... -Quality vs. Quantity when it comes to OCR training and racing... -What to expect at Broken Skull Ranch 2017... -Ryan's Three Biggest Tips for training and diet... -And much more! Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now...  Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

On today's show we talk with Tim Sinnett. You may know Tim as The Race Sherpa and/or as husband of OCR athlete Rose Wetzel. He recently became a member of the media committee for USAOCR.  On this episode, we attempt to answer (among other things) what USAOCR is, what this first event in Miami is all about, how OCR may get into the olympics, and how you can get involved. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Obstacle Guard – Code ORM gets you 10% off all orders in the U.S. Show Notes: Race Sherpa OCR - Facebook page. Sports Illustrated article - Referenced in this podcast. USAOCR.org - Homepage and how you can you can run for a seat on the Board of Directors.

Rose Wetzel is one of the best-known females in the sport of obstacle course racing. She is one of the top athletes on the Spartan Race competitive circuit, often featured on NBC broadcasts. Additionally, she has been an American Ninja Warrior competitor twice and made it to the finals in Vegas.  Rose joins the podcast this week to not to talk about past races but instead talks candidly about how she became a professional athlete. She talks about growing up in a family of eight children and how her whole life has been training for obstacle racing.  This is a uniquely candid conversation with Rose and gets deep into growing up in her family, talking about what her siblings mean to her and the lengths she has gone to protect them. This is truly a rare interview digging deep into what makes Rose tick.  Download and listen today and learn more about what makes Rose Wetzel the woman she is today beyond the public figure on television and commercials.  Show Sponsored by:  Four Sigmatic - http://www.foursigmatic.com Use code: DIYS to save 10% on your order   Mistobox Coffee Club - http://mbox.coffee/Y9FA Use Code: Y9FA to save $10 on your subscription   Full Shownotes:  http://www.dirtinyourskirt.com   Join the Facebook Group:  http://www.dirtinyourskirt.com/tribe   Support the Show: http://www.dirtinyourskirt.com/support  

Ryan Kent is a member of the Spartan Pro Team and a consistent top 10 finisher in OCR Elite competitions. His visit to our show was long overdue. We decided to get him on, have him provide some insights into The Spartan World Championships coming up in a few weeks and to give him a chance to try and edge out his big sister (not really) Spartan Pro Teammate Rose Wetzel in a promotion offered up by their mutual sponsor Marriott.  Listen to find out how you can easily win a free entry into your next Spartan Race! www.naturalrunningnetwork.com

In this episode, Hunter McIntyre and Rose Wetzel interview, OCR Champion, Beni Gifford. During this episode, they discuss: -How Beni rose to the top in Obstacle Course Racing and what his plans are for the future... -Broken Skull Ranch and the future of short course Obstacle Racing ... -Their favourite workouts of the week... -The results of Asheville Spartan... -And much more! Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... [audio src="http://traffic.libsyn.com/obstacledominator/ObstacleDominator63.mp3"]  Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

In this episode, Hunter McIntyre and Rose Wetzel chat with Pro Obstacle Athlete, Brakken Kraker. During this episode, you'll discover: -Brakken's optimal diet for training... -How to balance family life with... -Brakken's background in competitive team sports... -The progression of the sport of obstacle racing... -And much more! Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... [audio src="http://traffic.libsyn.com/obstacledominator/ObstacleDominator61.mp3"]  Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Anyone who knows Elite Spartan Pro Rose Wetzel, aka., Wonder Woman knows she is intense. Trust me; I have had the great fortune of training her. Rose, loves to push and loves competition. Whether it be American Ninja Warrior, Obstacle racing or Track & Field she can't get enough. We thought it would be fun to do a post-work out recap to discuss the application of Over-Speed in what many fondly refer to as “The Secret Lab”. We also discuss her recent Track & Field competition at The Stanford Invitational where she bested her previous scholastic records at 800 meters with a blistering 2:10, plans for upcoming Spartan Racing and more.  www.naturalrunningnetwork.com If you had not seen the videos of Rose Running intervals at 20 mph be sure to visit https://www.facebook.com/naturalrunningnetwork/to find this and others.

Ellie interviews one of her heroes, Spartan Pro-Racer and an American Ninja Warrior Contestant, Rose Wetzel. Also, hear the debut of Carly's Corner. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventuringsisterspodcast/support

In this episode, Rose Wetzel and Ben Greenfield interview author and physical therapist Theresa Larson.  Theresa has been a semiprofessional softball player, an award-winning fitness competition contestant, and a lieutenant in the Marines, where she led an entire platoon while deployed in Iraq. She is now a doctor of physical therapy and the founder of Movement Rx, offering support to wounded warriors and individuals with movement issues. Theresa travels all over the world as a speaker for the CrossFit Movement and Mobility course and is a consultant for the world-renowned Mobility|WOD. She is a Lululemon ambassador and works with Team Red White & Blue, LinderKids, the Resilience Project, the National Eating Disorders Association, and other nonprofits. During this episode, you'll discover: -The results of Hunter's recent appearance on Steve Austin's Broken Skull Challenge... -Rose's recent Panasonic commercial... -Theresa's scary and amazing story of her experience with bulimia... -Rose's personal experience, feedback and research on eating disorders... -How Theresa uses mindfulness-based meditation... -How Ben uses deep nasal breathing and kundalini yoga... -How long you should hold stretches... -And much more! Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... [audio src="http://traffic.libsyn.com/obstacledominator/ObstacleDominator55.mp3"]  Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Episode 151 - Part I of our 2015 OCR World Championships coverage includes interviews with top finishers :Jon Albon, Ryan Atkins, Cody Moat, Lindsay Webster, Claude Godbout, Robert Killian, KK Paul, Rose Wetzel, and Hobie Call. We continue the finish line interviews with Peter Norris, Marc "The Muddy Highlander" Leinster, Michael Breese, Alena Dawn, Julie Johnston, Greg Kawanishi, Simon Weig, and Yancy Camp, er Culp. Stay tuned for Part II. Today's show is sponsored by: Thrillseeker 5k Stunt Run! Code ORM15 saves you $15.00 at all 2015 locations. Show Notes 2015 OCR World Championship blog review and video.

Episode 149 - On today's show we have some hot off the press interviews with the top finishers of the 2015 Spartan World Championships from Lake Tahoe. Robert Killian was introduced to most of us with his 3rd place finish on the televised Spartan race from Palmerton, a few weeks ago. In this episode, we learn about how his previous experience prepared him for success, and how he learned to beat the best of the best. We also learn what he is up to for the rest of the 2015 Championship season. Zuzana Kocumova surprised everyone, including herself, by being the first female to cross the finish line, beating out favorites (and previous champions) Amelia Boone, Claude Godbout and Rose Wetzel. We caught up with her on the phone less than 12 hours before she flew back home to the Czech Republic. How is Spartan getting the rig she won to her house? Will we see her at more races? Tune in and find out. Today's show is sponsored by Savage Race. Code ORM for 10% all 2015 Races. It is also sponsored by Zombie Run-Perry, GA-October 24th. Save $10 using code ORM We are also sponsored by Men's Health Urbanathon.  Code ORM for 10% in NY 10.24 and SF 11.22.   Show Notes Athlinks page for Robert Killian A little more about Zuzana    

In this episode, Rose Wetzel and Ben Greenfield give a recap, thoughts and synopsis of the 2015 Spartan World Championships from Lake Tahoe, including: -The toughest part of the race... -What to expect in a Spartan Beast World Championships course... -How to recover as fast as possible between races... -The ideal pre-race warmup... -Their top post-race meal tips... -And much more! Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... [audio src="http://traffic.libsyn.com/obstacledominator/ObstacleDominator43.mp3"]  Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

In this episode, Hunter McIntyre, Rose Wetzel and Ben Greenfield are joined by American Ninja Warriors Kacy Catanzaro and Brent Steffensen, and you'll discover: -How Kacy and Brent train for each of the American Ninja obstacles... -The top American Ninja Warrior exercises you can do in the comfort of your own home... -How Kacy and Brent use the handholds from ThreeBallClimbing... -What happened went Kacy fell on the cargo net crossing... -Whether the top American Ninja Warrior competitors use any special supplements or tricks... -The new AlphaWarrior.com website... -And more! Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now...   Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

In this episode, Ben Greenfield, Hunter McIntyre and Rose Wetzel catch up, and you'll discover (in addition who the buff guy is in the featured image for this post): -The top workouts of the week from Ben, Hunter and Rose... - How Rose trains for American Ninja Warrior... -How to recovery as fast as possible between races... -Ben's recommendation for the Battlestar foam roller... -And much more! Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em at ObstacleDominator.com, and click here to leave your questions now...  Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

In this episode, Hunter Mcintyre sits down with Rose Wetzel to chat with Evan Dollard. After taking on the nation’s biggest and baddest to win the epic reboot of American Gladiators, Evan became the Gladiator known as "Rocket". He leveraged his unrivaled heroics to compete on American Ninja Warrior, and is now a three-season veteran and fan-favourite of NBC’s summer hit. He is currently host of Esquire Network’s Well-Trained Warrior series designed to prepare future ninjas to excel on the world's toughest obstacle course. Podcast Topics Include: -How to know when you've "made it" (it involves nudity), -How Obstacle Racing relates (or doesn't) to the Ninja Warrior movement, -Why you don't need to be able to run as a ninja... and is it even a "real sport" -How and why Evan hates working out, -Who can grow the best facial hair, -What exactly is a "ninja quickie" -Hunter has a secret, -Why what Evan does is so important to the sport, -What's next for Evan (hint: it involves comedy), -And more! Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... [audio src="http://traffic.libsyn.com/obstacledominator/ObstacleDominator36.mp3"]  Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

In this episode, Ben Greenfield, Hunter Mcintyre and Rose Wetzel interview top female obstacle racing athlete Cassidy Watton, and you'll discover... -Where Cassidy Watton gets her six pack... -How Cassidy and Hunter hooked up... -When to use creatine for endurance... -How to get faster splits during high mileage runs... -What to wear during a cold race.... -And much more! Resources we discuss: -Superhuman race in the UK -Cassidy Watton's six pack muffin top -Ben Greenfield's blue steel look Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now...   Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Yancy Culp has a long history as a trainer, athlete and now, Coach to some of the top athletes in the sport of Obstacle Racing.  Serving as coach to the likes of Rose Wetzel, April Dee, Matt Novakovich, Isaiah Vidal, Miguel Medina and other podium occupying elite professional OCR athlete's, we discuss the sport, the direction it is taking and the process of making good athletes great.  We also discuss our picks for the Spartan World Championships along with our dark horse favorites.

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.

Episode 100-Vermont Beast 2014 At the end of July of 2012, Matt B. left a weekend trip from Pittsfield, Vermont with the idea that talking to people in the obstacle racing world would make for a cool podcast.  27 months and 99 episodes later, we find ourselves back in Vermont, in nearby Killington, for the 2014 Spartan Beast Championship Race. On today’s show you will hear from Deanna Blegg, Junyong Pak, Jonathan Albon, Ryan Atkins, Cody Moat, Hunter McIntyre, Chad Trammell, Isaiah Vidal, Claude Godbout, Corinna Coffin, James Appleton, Matt Novakovich, Orla Walsh, Jackie Rust, Knut Hohler, Lindsay Webster, Morgan McKay, April Dee and Rose Wetzel. It has truly been a pleasure, here is to the next 100.   Today’s episode is sponsored by MudGear

Episode 89- Happy Father's Day Everyone. Listen in as Matt talks to Robb McCoy of the F.I.T. Challenge. Robb is one of the good guys producing quality homegrown obstacle races. Find out how he works with other local RDs to be successful and help grow a great local scene in New England.  (You may also hear River, the youngest member of the Davis clan, in the background as Matt was on daddy duty during this interview) In addition, we speak with Rose Wetzel. This interview was recorded at the USOCR conference in Atlanta back in April. Rose has stormed the scene winning several Spartan Races in recent months. In this chat, we get to know a lot about Rose and learn some of her thoughts on the current state of the industry. Today’s episode is sponsored by Race The Reaper.  Every year, at least half of their obstacle designs are different. Reaper faithfuls are always wondering what’ s next. Train Hard and Prove It July 19th, 2014!

It was one of those things in my life that just clicked...boom. This is where I'm supposed to be, and I've been doing it ever since.- Sean CorvelleSean Corvelle has played a variety of different roles in his career as an actor, a comedian, and a television host. But for the last eleven years he has been inspiring and motivating athletes and weekend warriors across the world at the Tough Mudder starting line. He is also the host of Tough Mudder's No Excuses podcast of which I was recently a guest on (you can hear my interview with Sean here.)Like most of us, Sean came to Hollywood with stars in his eyes hoping to build a career that would bring out the best in him - a career that fulfilled him while also allowing him to be creative, to perform, and to ultimately be successful. Similar to my own path, Sean discovered that the more success he attained in Hollywood, the further away he got from himself and his core values. The higher he climbed the ladder, the more it burned him out, and the less he wanted to be on the ladder at all. Tough Mudder became the unexpected calling that Sean never imagined.In today's conversation Sean shares his advice, experience, and stories about what it took to listen to his soul in order to leave behind a career in Hollywood. If you have ever felt stuck or you're unsure of the right path for you, get ready to be inspired and motivated to take just one small step towards forward progress today. Whether you have run an obstacle course race or not (or if you could honestly care less about mud runs), the lessons Sean shares in this conversation apply to every aspect of life.Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One?» Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode Here's What You'll Learn:How does Sean answer the question, "what do you do for a living?"How he got the job as Tough Mudder's starting line inspirational speaker.What Sean's first ever Tough Mudder starting line speech was like and how it evolved.Sean discusses the audition process in Hollywood from his perspective.Why it's important to not let success define you.How he became known as "The Mirror Man".Instrumental quotes from Tough Mudder and what Sean learned from the requests for them.Lessons learned from Hollywood.Why Sean believes our souls don't change, instead they just expand.How Tough Mudder is designed to be done together and what people learn from that experience.The two common excuses people use to avoid signing up for a race.How to overcome your hesitations to race.The lessons learned in Tough Mudder apply to every aspect of life even if you just show up to volunteer and not race.Inspiring stories of Tough Mudder runners never quitting.Sean's advice to his younger self in his darkest moment.Useful Resources Mentioned:No Excuses Episode 61: Zack Arnold on How to Optimize Yourself - Tough MudderCarlos Alazraqui - Comedian/Actor/ProducerContinue to Listen & LearnEp165: How to Overcome Doubting Yourself When You Know You're Meant For More | with Sandy Zimmerman, ANWEp122: 'Superfood Hunter' Darin Olien On How To Be Healthy, Fit, and Eternally AwesomeEp120: The Ninja Warrior Mother-Daughter Dynamic Duo, Part 1 | with Ginny MacColl, ANWEp121: The Ninja Warrior Mother-Daughter Dynamic Duo, Part 2 | with Jessie Graff, ANWEp06: Defining Your Purpose and Living Large | with Tony HortonEp68: How to Go From Couch to the (Spartan) Course | with Rose Wetzel, ANWEp60: Getting 1% Better Every Single Day | with Westley Silvestri, ANWEp49: Mastering The Mental Game of Focus | with Kevin Bull, ANWEp67: How to Be 'Better Than Yesterday' | With Jimmy Choi, ANWGuest Bio: Sean Corvelle Born in Annapolis MD, Sean Corvelle grew up partly in Baltimore and the other half of his childhood in the San Francisco Bay Area. It was soon after high school when he began his professional journey in the field of entertainment as a stand-up comedian. With his instant likability and fresh enthusiasm on stage he quickly became a favorite act in clubs across the country and eventually moved to Los Angeles where he also enjoyed success acting in commercials, hosting and guest starring in TV shows. The three highlights in his professional career that stood out for him are: hosting a travel show, guest starring in an episode of “Friends,” and now working with Tough Mudder.Show Credits:This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel.The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).

Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis is an active duty Army Special Forces Soldier with 44 months of combat deployments who is now a professional Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) athlete. He is best known for running insane multi-day, self-created (!!!) OCR endurance challenges to raise money for charity (and push him to his physical & mental limits). If you want to know what it really takes to overcome obstacles (or hundreds of them in a row), whether it's out on a legit race course or just the everyday obstacles you encounter in life, Evan has the answers.What's interesting is that Evan hasn't always been the overachiever and ultra-extreme athlete that he is now. In fact, he describes himself as a clone of the main character in the Goldbergs, the stereotypical nerdy teen who was in high school musicals and not at all athletic. But when he joined the military, he knew he had to get himself in shape, and that became the first of many more obstacles to conquer and defeat. So it just goes to show that you can't judge a book by its cover…especially someone who could rip that book in half with his bare hands.Evan's simple, no-nonsense approach to extreme OCR racing very simply translates to practical mindsets you too can apply to any obstacle you encounter in life (and if there's one thing life is throwing at all of us right now, it's a lot of obstacles). Whether it's simply getting into better physical shape so you have more mental & creative energy to kick ass at your job or training for your very first Spartan Race or Tough Mudder, the advice Evan shares in our conversation today is invaluable to anyone trying to level up their fitness goals, their career, or their entire life.Want to Hear More Episodes Like This One?» Click here to subscribe and never miss another episode Here's What You'll Learn:What drives Evan to do the crazy endurance events that he doesThe power he found in being outside of his comfort zoneWhen personal development becomes an addiction as dangerous as any otherHow to balance family life with career and work obligations, including training for racesWhy racing for charity is so important to EvanHear how Evan transformed from nerdy musical kid to Ultra OCR guyThe mindsets that Evan finds essential for reaching his goalsThe eerily similar American Ninja Warrior failures that I share with EvanManaging the disappointment of unmet expectationsHow to reframe failure to continue perseveringThe incredible impact the OCR community has had on his lifeThe double edged sword of the “never say quit” mentalityFinding meaning in the combat losses he's enduredAdvice Evan offers anyone looking to do their first obstacle course race HINT: Don't wait until you ‘get into shape'Useful Resources Mentioned:David GogginEp74: How to Master the Metaskill of 'Ultralearning' | with Scott YoungEp182: Staying True to Your Core Values (When Hollywood Tries to Steal Your Soul) | with Sean CorvelleContinue to Listen & LearnEp165: How to Overcome Doubting Yourself When You Know You're Meant For More | with Sandy Zimmerman, ANWEp122: 'Superfood Hunter' Darin Olien On How To Be Healthy, Fit, and Eternally AwesomeEp98: P90X Creator Tony Horton on Covid-19, Staying Healthy During Quarantine, Boosting Immunity, & MoreEp120: The Ninja Warrior Mother-Daughter Dynamic Duo, Part 1 | with Ginny MacColl, ANWEp121: The Ninja Warrior Mother-Daughter Dynamic Duo, Part 2 | with Jessie Graff, ANWEp06: Defining Your Purpose and Living Large | with Tony HortonEp68: How to Go From Couch to the (Spartan) Course | with Rose Wetzel, ANWEp60: Getting 1% Better Every Single Day | with Westley Silvestri, ANWEp49: Mastering The Mental Game of Focus | with Kevin Bull, ANWEp67: How to Be 'Better Than Yesterday' | With Jimmy Choi, ANWGuest Bio: Evan Perperis Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis is an active duty Special Forces soldier and professional Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) athlete. He's come a long way since his days in high school which were primarily spent acting in drama club/musicals and participating in Boy Scouts.He draws lessons on perseverance and overcoming obstacles from experience from 44 months of combat deployments, 17 years of service and appearances televised obstacle course events (including CBS's coverage of the 8 hour Toughest Mudder, Lebanon's Hannibal Race and American Ninja Warrior). These have helped him achieve success with more than 70 race podium finishes including a world championship title in the team division of the 24 hour long World's Toughest Mudder, 3x individual top ten finishes at World's Toughest Mudder and 2nd place Pro Coed Team at North American OCR Championship.He's best known in the obstacle course racing (OCR) world as “Ultra-OCR Man” where his self created endurance stunts like 24 hours of treadmill OCR, ultra-OCR at simulated 21,000 feet of altitude, 48 hour OCR and 8 days in a row of OCR marathons in winter have raised more than $26,000+ for the charity Folds of Honor (scholarship money for children whose parents were killed or wounded in military service). In 2021 he also started organizing the Tough Mudder 10 hour team building charity event Infinite Hero Honor Challenge which has raised more than $20,000 for Infinite Hero Honor Foundation.As an athlete and author, he has written 350+ articles, produced 180+ podcasts, written 7 books and owns the small business Strength & Speed.Show Credits:This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel.The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).