Podcasts about spartan athlete

Buckle up, as we journey through Nick Klingensmith's harrowing yet triumphant saga, where he turns his darkest moments into milestones of victory. Embarking on an intimate exploration of resilience, Nick opens up about the grit it takes to conquer cancer, addiction, and a spectrum of health battles. His is a narrative that stretches beyond mere survival; it's an anthem for those who choose to wield the 'Do Hard Things' mindset as a weapon against life's harshest trials.Prepare to be inspired by the raw power of human determination as Nick delves into the heart of overcoming obstacles. Through his account of a life-altering wake-up call in Las Vegas, to the grueling yet transformative world of obstacle course racing, we uncover the mental and emotional fortitude that shapes a true champion. Nick's personal anecdotes serve as vivid illustrations of the indispensability of mindset, illustrating that whether we're facing our own health battles or striving for personal growth, our attitude can make all the difference.This episode isn't merely a conversation; it's a call to arms for anyone standing at the crossroads of indecision or fear. Nick imparts wisdom on how to build a life that's not only in sync with our passions but also capable of igniting a spark in others. His reflections on immediate action, vulnerability, and community resonate as an anthem for all of us, encouraging listeners to embrace the now and chase their dreams with fervor. Join us and let Nick's journey galvanize you to face your battles with courage and live a life marked by inspired action.Nick Klingensmith: @stridemotivationemail: booking@stridemotivation.comwebsite: www.stridemotivation.comWelcome to the Do Hard Things Podcast with your host Jay Tiegs, Are you ready to amplify and improve your life? Then you are in the right place. On this podcast we have unfiltered conversation with inspiring people who take on challenges and share with us, the wisdom from their journey. We talk about how doing hard things adequately enable all of us to deal with life's struggles and challenges and ultimately improve the quality of our lives. Do Hard Things Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/dohardthingsJoin the Do Hard Things Nation Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/developgritdohardthingsGet Do Hard Things Swag/Join an Event/Get Running Coaching: https://www.dohardthingsnation.com

Meet Maurice Cornelious. Maurice is a veteran, husband, father, Spartan athlete, OCB NFF Pro, and USATF Certified Coach. You can follow Maurice on Instagram @spartanreece Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat and to follow me personally at @ericmlogan Music: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat) Contact: eric@nogimmicksjustsweat.com

Meet Maurice Cornelious. Maurice is a veteran, husband, father, Spartan athlete, OCB NFF Pro, and USATF Certified Coach. You can follow Maurice on Instagram @spartanreece Disclaimer: If you take any advice or opinions from this podcast, you do so at your own risk. Don't forget to rate and review us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening if you enjoyed this episode! Another way to support the show is to follow us on Instagram at @nogimmicksjustsweat and to follow me personally at @ericmlogan Music: Hip Hop Background Beat by Sugar Beats (used under license from PremiumBeat) Contact: eric@nogimmicksjustsweat.com

This weeks conversation is with fomer professional triathlete and current professional obstacle course racer, Heather Gollnick. Heather is one tough cookie.  I have followed Heather's athletic journey for years and find her to be such an inspiration for all.  She is a competitive and competent racer who manages a career as a triathlon coach, wife, and mother. We talk about the mental strength it takes to show up and live a very full and demanding life.  She is truly a badass! You can find Heather at www.heathergollnick.us Instagram @athlete_heather_gollnick Please subscribe, rate and review the podcast!  And for your supplementation needs go to www.athleticgreens.com/ANNA.  Mad love!    

This episode is an incredible conversation with Kacey McCallister who is a 32 year old Spartan Athlete and international motivational speaker who, as a 6 year old, was struck down by a semi truck resulting in him losing both of his legs. Kacey has proven to himself and all those who come to know him, that he can do anything he puts his mind to. Kacey's mother always told him that he can do everything and anything he ever wants to and he didn't need legs to live and thrive. Kacey helps us understand just how important having a purpose is and doing something to help others around them. He is a motivator and inspirational leader that helps us realize just how valuable life is and how we should take advantage of every moment of it. Check out Kacey's book he has authored "Rise Up". Also his website www.riseupwithkacey.com. Thank you Kacey for spending time with our podcast and we wish you the very best going forward you are truly an inspiration! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bob-howard9/message

In the first installment of the Hatchcast's Black History Month series, Color of Innovation, Charlotte sits down will Spartan Alum turned co-owner of Patchwerk Studios, Curtis Daniel III. Curtis shares his experience on the MSU football team, the importance of representation, and how creating success on his own terms led to his successful career in the music industry.  You can find Patchwerk Studios online at www.patchwerk.com or on Instagram @patchwerkstudio. ________Like what you hear? Let us know! Subscribe and share—we really appreciate it.Have ideas or comments for us? Email us at hatchcast@msu.edu. For behind-the-scenes content, check us out on Facebook and Instagram.   Hatchcast is made possible by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University in collaboration with the MSU Innovation Center, the MSU Entrepreneurship Association, & MSU Women in Entrepreneurship.This episode was written and executive produced by Charlotte BachelorOriginal Music & Sound Design by Kakia Gkoudina and Karina Stankowski Engineered & Edited by Charlotte Bachelor and Will RowanThe Hatchcast is co-hosted and produced by Gabe Hales, Gabe Berke, Diego Fernandez, Danielle Tice, Karina Stankowski, Charlotte Bachelor, Will Rowan, & Aaryn Richard.TEDxMSU TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading.Women in Entrepreneurship MSU WE's mission is to inspire, support, & empower women interested in building their ventures.MSU Burgess Institute The Burgess Institute empowers Michigan State University students to learn through action.

Spartan and OCR athlete Annie Dube joins the mad scientist Jim Goetz on the Functionised podcast as they discuss competition, training, recovery, fueling and supplementation; to become the best athlete and version of yourself possible.

“I just felt so good after it. You know I'd achieved something that I never thought I'd be able to do. And I doubted myself all the way through.” - Ann Gash Join us for another episode of Mi365 Podcasts where we are joined by a Spartan Athlete, Ann Gash. Ann tells us the frustration she had even though she knew she could do more and was stuck in the past and the feeling that there was no future. In addition, Ann describes what she needed to deal with to move on. She wants to share her story to inspire others and take action. The first thing you need to do is to take action, do something about it, and just be consistent in working for a better version of yourself. “I'm not going to let that define me. And you've decided to reinvent yourself and to do things that people would probably never do. But for me, it's like the hero's journey. Someone's called for an adventure, they don't want to go, they get a coach. The coach is like “Come on, let's go on this journey”. They face things that are difficult. But they don't give up.” – Pete Cohen Send us a message and tell us what is your biggest takeaway about this episode. Connect with Ann through: Instagram: @anngash73 ------------------------------------------------- You can take advantage of our new exclusive free training; "How to get ahead, build long-lasting confidence and stay productive in four simple steps” This reveals; ​Why most people never build true long-lasting confidence and never get to live a happy, healthy life ​The exact strategy productive people use to become a master of their own time ​The tools you NEED to create YOUR BEST YEAR EVER https://coaching.mi365.me/workshop All our podcasts are available at: https://petecohen.com/podcast/ I help everyday people achieve their goals & dreams!  Helping and coaching people in my expertise. It is VERY satisfying to change people's lives so they improve and change their health, finances, relationships, confidence, and mindset.    Connect With Me! Come and join our free Pete Cohen Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/223961357935535/ Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/petecohen_/ About Pete Cohen: Pete Cohen is one of the world's leading life coaches and keynote speakers. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world have been motivated and inspired by Pete's presentations. He has professionally impacted the lives of thousands of people worldwide, including business executives, professional athletes, and everyday people.  Pete focuses on the importance of closing the gap in our lives between where we are and where we want to be, both personally and professionally.  It's then all about coaching you to remove the obstacles that are in your way and helping you install the habits of success.   Pete is the author of 19 published books, several of which have been best-sellers across the world, including Shut the Duck Up, Habit Busting, Life DIY, and Sort Your Life Out. He has also presented his own show on TV called The Coach and was the resident Life Coach on GMTV for 12 years. His new book Inspirators - Leading The Way In Leadership is available for free here - https://book.petecohen.com/   Check out my brand new 30 Day Kick Start Challenge In just 30 days, I will show you the Exact "Step By Step" Method to redesign your life like the top 1%. Feel extraordinary and take hold of life's boundless opportunities Mi365 30-Day Kick Start Your Life Let me guide, coach, and support you. Just give me 30 days and I'll give you the exact step-by-step method for getting you on your A-game and staying there for 365 days! Every day you'll have access to a new training session, introducing you to a new idea or concept. By investing the time each day, the programme will build over the 30 days to put you in a powerful place in your life.

Erin Wachter joins the podcast as a special guest host in this episode to talk about adjusting. Every coach, athlete, teacher, and parent has had to make adjustments during this difficult time. We talk about how people make adjustments when things are out of their control and how they can continue to move forward and get better. Erin shares some of her experiences and challenges during this pandemic as both an athlete and trainer. This is a great episode that you don't want to miss! FOLLOW US AT:Twitter: @sportscharacterInstagram: @charactercombineFacebook: Character CombineYouTube: Character Combine Media Vault

Nicole is a 5-time obstacle racing world champion and the reigning Spartan Race World Champion. Nicole’s competitive background began as a Division 1 Cross Country and Track & Field athlete at Rice University where she held two school records and qualified for the 2008 Olympic Trials in the 3,000m steeplechase. She raced post collegiately with Hudson Elite in Boulder, Colorado, and over time transitioned to trail running and garnered her passion for rock climbing. Her diverse athletic strengths led her to test her skills at her first obstacle course race in 2016. Nicole was immediately successful, and in 2017 she won the USA OCR Championship in both the 3k and 15k, finished as the first American in the Spartan Championship Series, and won the 3k OCR World Championship and Tougher Mudder World Championship. In 2017, she repeated as the 3k OCR World Champion and in 2019 solidified her rise to the top of the sport winning both the Spartan Race World and Trifecta Championships. In today's episode, we dive into all things obstacle course racing, including getting more women into the sport, our top training tips, our journeys into OCR/Spartan, and the creation of her upcoming OCR Women's Development Team! Follow Nicole on IG: @nickeldm Apply to join Nicole's brand new Women's OCR Development Team! https://forms.gle/TPE9MiqCGSUoxAfF9 Shoutout to today's NEW sponsor, Naak Bar! Naak Bars are delicious, perfect pre/intra/post run fuel, and come in many flavors. They also have protein powders and other products. Use code "STRONGRUNNERCHICKS" for 15% off your order at www.naakbar.com! InsideTracker - Join our Giveaway! If you're seeing this prior to February 25th, we're doing an Ultimate Test Giveaway (and R.D. consultation) with InsideTracker! Enter here: https://www.dojomojo.com/promo-lookup/6b2fbf73-e2ad-4147-804c-2766ec78d7ca. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strong-runner-chicks/support

Arthur Ware, or @bt_spanky on Instagram, is an Army veteran and Mississippian who discovered Spartan competitions and marathon races after climbing out of a depression with Apple Watch. Here his story and ongoing journey in this episode of 9to5Mac Watch Time. 9to5Mac Watch Time is a podcast series hosted by Zac Hall. In this series, we talk to real people about how Apple Watch is affecting their lives. Subscribe now to catch up with each episode and automatically hear new episodes as soon as they’re released every two weeks: 

In this episode, I speak with my former Pottstown High School classmate, Jason Moss. Jason has an amazing story to share starting with his involvement in a drive-by shooting when he was 22 years old and his struggle with alcohol. He shares how he overcame the stigma of both to become a world-renowned Spartan Athlete, classically trained chef and now the author of his first cookbook/memoir - "That Damn Cookbook!" For more information on Jason's book, please visit https://www.amazon.com/That-Damn-Cookbook-Eating-Uncensored/dp/B08CWBFB7B/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3P6PJKAFKMNX2&dchild=1&keywords=that+damn+cookbook+the+art+of+eating+well&qid=1602006733&sprefix=that+damn+cook%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-3. For all other inquires please email him at jasonmosspersonalchef@gmail.com.

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In today’s episode of the ATP Project, Matt and Jeff interview Nicole Mericle, ATP’s newest female Spartan Race athlete and the 2019 Spartan Race World Champion! Nicole has a long journey to recovery that sparked her interest in Obstacle Course Racing. Her history has made her an exceptional athlete with an incredible determination to keep bettering herself each year! As always, this information is not designed to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any condition and is for information purposes only - please discuss any information in this podcast with your health care professional before making any changes to your current lifestyle. Check out ATP Science's range of products at our online

In today’s episode of the ATP Project, we interview our Spartan athlete Robert Killian. Robert served 11 years in the military including one 12-month deployment in 2008 to Iraq. After this deployment, he mentioned that there is no obstacle that can stand in his way. This is what has made him so successful in taking out the 2015 and now 2019 Spartan Men’s World Championship landing the 1st place podium finish! A great interview with a very driven mind! As always, this information is not designed to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any condition and is for information purposes only - please discuss any information in this podcast with your health care professional before making any changes to your current lifestyle. Check out ATP Science's range of products at our online store

Javis Lim is a professional Personal Trainer, an Obstacle Racing Coach and Spartan Athlete. He travels all over the world competing in Spartan races and representing the Singapore spirit.His journey saw him being a lazy teenager who wasn't interested in exercise and didn't understand the benefits to exercising. He has changed his whole perspective and has had some amazing experiences in the process of enjoying himself.In this podcast we go into the details of his journey and how his mindset, relationships and personal life has had a massive benefit because of his chosen sport.Javis LimInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatsjavisdoingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatsjavisdoing/Noble Life & The Noble Life Coaching SystemWebsite: https://www.noblehealthcoach.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noblehealthcoach/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraserjnoble/Subscribe To The Podcasthttp://noblelifepodcast.buzzsprout.com/415840 

Today Pretty Mike Talks with Erika Bogan about her first year of OCR, Erika has overcome great adversity to just to get on the course and with her team from more heart then scars she will be finishing her first trifecta shortly and just officially announced she will be taking on Mt. Kilimanjaro in 2020. Erika is a former Ms Wheelchair America and now a Spartan Athlete. Her love for life and her perspective on it will motivate you. Follow her on: FB: officialerikabogan Messenger: m.me/officialerikabogan Email: erika.bogan@gmail.com Site: http://www.erikabogan.com insta: erikabogan --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/support

Host Matt B Davis talks to Spartan ATHLETE Leigh Anne Wasteney about training for elevation, diet and pre and post race meals.   LESSONS: • Learning to train for elevation
 • Elevation prep on hills or treadmills
 • Her plant based diet helps her feel lean and mean
 • Everybody is different when it comes to nutrition
   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW US: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Matt B Davis at Obstacle Racing Media on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/obstacleracingmedia/ Leighanne Wasteny on Instagram http://instagram.com/leighanne_wasteney CREDITS: Host: Matt B Davis (@mattbdavis) Show Notes: Matt B Davis Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Editing: Marion Abrams © 2019 Spartan  

Ashley grew up playing sports and competed at the highest levels in track and cross country during college. She’s been on several podiums in the last couple of years, and consistently finishes in the top 10 against the top competition. Today she joins Matt B Davis on Spartan Up to discuss training, nutrition and more. LESSONS: • Learning to embrace what you don’t want to train.
 • What her workout routine consists of.
 • There’s always something to improve upon.
 • Fueling early and often during longer races.
 SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW US: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Matt B Davis at Obstacle Racing Media on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/obstacleracingmedia/ Ashley Heller on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ashmillost22/ CREDITS: Host: Matt B Davis (@mattbdavis) Show Notes: Matt B Davis Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Editing: Marion Abrams © 2019 Spartan

Lindsay Webster has won more obstacle racing titles than anyone. She is beating everyone in the field, and usually by several minutes. We talk about her skiing and mountain bike racing background, what she loses sleep over, and how she stays on top year in and year out. LESSONS:   Staying consistent year in and year out. What she’s improved the most in recent years. How she balances run and obstacle training. What’s in her homemade gym.   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay   FOLLOW US: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Matt B Davis at Obstacle Racing Media on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/obstacleracingmedia/ Lindsay Webster on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/lindsaydawnwebster/   CREDITS: Host: Matt B Davis (@mattbdavis) Show Notes: Matt B Davis Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Editing: Marion Abrams   © 2019 Spartan  

Alyssa burst onto the OCR scene by winning her home race in Seattle, WA in the fall of 2015. Since then she has seen 40 plus podiums, including 3rd best in the world at the Spartan Tahoe World Championship in 2017. On today’s episode she talks with Matt B Davis about coming back from injuries and switching up her training and coaching to become a better athlete. LESSONS:   Coming back from injury. How manual labor can prepare you for OCR. High intensity workouts that work for her. Focusing on “Quality Running”. Choosing the coach that's right with you. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay   FOLLOW US: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Matt B Davis at Obstacle Racing Media on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/obstacleracingmedia/ Alyssa Hawley on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/alyssahawley14/   CREDITS: Host: Matt B Davis (@mattbdavis) Show Notes: Matt B Davis Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Editing: Marion Abrams   © 2019 Spartan

Ryan Atkins is the current Spartan Race Ultra World Champion and the winningest obstacle racer of all time. Ryan talks to Matt B Davis about a winning mindset, how he approaches his weaknesses, and how he mixes his training up to keep it fun and enjoyable. LESSONS: • Adding fun training like mountain biking or stand up paddleboarding.
 • What he eats.
 • Making workouts can be intense AND fun.
 • Getting better at running uphill has improved his performance.
 SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW US: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Matt B Davis at Obstacle Racing Media on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/obstacleracingmedia/ Scott Jurek on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottjurek/ CREDITS: Host: Matt B Davis (@mattbdavis) Show Notes: Matt B Davis Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Editing: Marion Abrams © 2019 Spartan

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.

Scott Jurek is widely considered one of the best ultra marathoners ever winning Badwater, and Western States multiple times. He also recently broke a speed record for running the entire Appalachian Trail. You can learn a lot more about him by reading the book “Born To Run”, and two books he’s authored, “Eat and Run”, and “North”. LESSONS: Finding things that motivate you. The best way to find what you love is experience, over suggestions. Our bodies are always ready to take on new challenges Be open to all possibilities You can take on an ultramarathon without doing shorter races first. Find your own “personal best”. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW US: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Matt B Davis at Obstacle Racing Media on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/obstacleracingmedia/ Scott Jurek on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottjurek/ CREDITS: Host: Matt B Davis (@mattbdavis) Show Notes: Matt B Davis Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Videography: Matt B. Davis Editing: Heather Knox & Marion Abrams © 2019 Spartan  

Renee is mostly known as a Master Trainer for Strong By Zumba and as a Spartan Athlete. What you may not know is, well...all the rest. She's an incredibly kind soul with volumes of wisdom in her bones. Her physical strength is matched only by her mental toughness and it was such an honor to spend time talking with her and picking up all of her nuggets of encouragement. Want to connect with Renee? Instagram: @reneepickettfitpro Email: reneepickett@gmail.com

On this episode, Kevin talks talk with Amber Klein. Amber is a well spoken, well known & passionate high energy Spartan Ambassador for the Spartan Race brand. She truly believes in our mission & has the passion, and race experience, to back it up. TAKE AWAY POINTS: You CAN really do more than you think! Promote & support what you believe in Keep your training fun Anyone can do a Spartan Race! SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND KEVIN G Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Kevin Gillotti on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kevingillotti/ Kevin Gillotti on The Web www.kevingillotti.com CREDITS: Host: Kevin Gillotti Show Notes & Artwork: Kevin Gillotti Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Videography: Madison McGahan, Mike Isabell, Alberto Campos Editing: Heather Knox   © 2019 Spartan

Spartan Pro Team member Nicole Mericle came into OCR from a running and bouldering background and was able to make an almost immediate impact. She is widely considered the best female OCR “short course” athlete in the world, winning multiple championships. LESSONS: One can become a great obstacle racer even when obstacles aren’t your initial strong suit. Indoor climbing gyms are phenomenal for obstacle race training. With climbing, just get started. Learn the basic holds and moves. Repetition is your best friend. How she schedules both runs and climbs. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW US: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Matt B Davis at Obstacle Racing Media on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/obstacleracingmedia/ Nicole Mericle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickeldm/ CREDITS: Host: Matt B Davis (@mattbdavis) Show Notes: Matt B Davis Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Videography: Jeff Marier (@ocrvideo) Editing: Heather Knox © 2019 Spartan

Idaho’s own Ian Hosek comes on the Spartan Up Podcast to discuss how he coaches people of all backgrounds and abilities. He also talks about getting a coach himself to help his mental game. Ian gives a few specific workouts which will help the new runner take on a Spartan Sprint. LESSONS: Running power translates to lifting power. Do deadlifts for help with tire flip an atlas carry. If you are brand new, try the Spartan Sprint. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW US: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Matt B Davis at Obstacle Racing Media on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/obstacleracingmedia/ Ian Hosek on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ocr_hosek CREDITS: Host: Matt B Davis Show Notes: Matt B Davis Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Videography: Adam Coe Editing: Heather Knox © 2019 Spartan

Matt B. Davis talks to “Air Force” Ken Corigliano - Ken has been obstacle racing since 2012 and is currently serving in the U.S. Air Force as a Major. He uses military training and obstacle racing as a basis for a mindset of embracing challenges and learning from failures. LESSONS: Obstacle Course Racing builds character. Connect with adversity and embrace the challenge. Failure can make you better or worse. Take small steps with family when enrolling them in a fit lifestyle. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW US: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Matt B Davis at Obstacle Racing Media on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/obstacleracingmedia/ Air Force Ken on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airforceken/ CREDITS: Host: Matt B Davis (@mattbdavis) Show Notes: Matt B Davis Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Videography: Jeff Marier (@ocrvideo) Editing: Heather Knox © 2019 Spartan

This week's Spartan Athlete host Matt B. Davis talks to Faye Morgan. She was a gymnast and spent time in the Marines. Now, she is a mom of 4 and a Spartan Pro. She talks about how she conquers obstacles and finds time to train, and how she thinks about an athletes unique strengths and weaknesses. LESSONS: You can’t just rely on speed anymore as a Pro racer. There are multiple ways to attack obstacles. You can train in smaller chunks of times. Once you start small, you can build up your training over time. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW US: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Matt B Davis at Obstacle Racing Media on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/obstacleracingmedia/ Faye Morgan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fayemocr/ CREDITS: Host: Matt B Davis Show Notes: Matt B Davis Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Videography: Adam Coe Editing: Heather Knox © 2019 Spartan

Spartan athlete, Nick O'Sullivan, joins the podcast to discuss his battle with addiction, the wake up call that changed his life, and how he got started as a Spartan athlete. It's an incredible story that athletes, coaches, and families need to hear. Jason Harper sits in as a guest cohost for this episode. Article mentioned in the episode: https://life.spartan.com/post/beating-addiction FOLLOW US AT: Twitter: @sportscharacter Instagram: @charactercombine Facebook: Character Combine YouTube: Character Combine Media Vault www.charactercombine.com

Kevin Gillotti talks with Ashley Heller, Kaci Monroe, Emilee Smith about what it takes to race together as a team & the nuances and considerations before a race, and out on the race course, and building a team & working with others to get the job done. TAKE AWAY POINTS: Consider your teammates across several criteria beyond just friends Be sure to train together as a team Know each teammates strengths & exploit them Have a strategy, but be fluid SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND KEVIN G Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Kevin Gillotti on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kevingillotti/ Kevin Gillotti on The Web www.kevingillotti.com CREDITS: Host: Kevin Gillotti Show Notes & Artwork: Kevin Gillotti Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Videography: Madison McGahan, Mike Isabell, Alberto Campos Editing: Heather Knox   © 2019 Spartan

After a solid 2018, Timmie Brann is on the Spartan Pro Team for the first time in 2019. She talks about opening a gym that allows her to help people of all levels. Her gym gives people the opportunity to try a lot of different things. She also discusses why she is an OCR nerd, and keeping her race day look on point. LESSONS: If you want to race fast, train fast. Try a variety of things in training. Race day look is everything. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW US: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Matt B Davis at Obstacle Racing Media on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/obstacleracingmedia/ Timmie Bran on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/timmiebrann Timmie’s Gym https://www.rutcamp.com/ CREDITS: Host: Matt B Davis Show Notes: Matt B Davis Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Videography: Adam Coe Editing: Heather Knox © 2019 Spartan

We learn a little about Spartan Pro Team racer Ryan Kent. He talks about his running background, how he trains during the offseason, and finding a balance between strength and speed. He also has some tips for larger runners. LESSONS: Stay consistent for a higher fitness level Less volume on race week, maintain or increase the intensity Find things that suit your strengths on each course. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW US: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Matt B Davis at Obstacle Racing Media on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/obstacleracingmedia/ Ryan Kent on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dr0p_the_hammer/ CREDITS: Host: Matt B Davis Show Notes: Matt B Davis Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Videography: Adam Coe Editing: Heather Knox © 2019 Spartan

Kevin Gillotti talks with John Yatsko, an athlete not often seen on the OCR circuit but one who has the historical results & credentials to put worry into his competitors when he does show up. Kevin & John talk about staying elite level fit while living a nomadic lifestyle. LESSONS: Be resourceful If you are creative & dedicated, you can train anywhere Be disciplined with your time Consider phases - mountain, speed, etc. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND KEVIN G Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Kevin Gillotti on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kevingillotti/ Kevin Gillotti on The Web www.kevingillotti.com CREDITS: Host: Kevin Gillotti Show Notes & Artwork: Kevin Gillotti Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Videography: Madison McGahan, Mike Isabell, Alberto Campos Editing: Heather Knox   © 2019 Spartan

Kevin Gillotti talks with Kirk Dewindt, a personal trainer (PT), a collegiate All-American in track, a handsomely popular “The Bachelorette” contestant, and a strong & respected member of the Spartan Pro Team about common injuries amongst endurance athletes.   LESSONS: Overuse & repetitive injuries are most common Work on hip stabilization Wear a properly fit shoe For grip, improve your holds by adding weight   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay   FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND KEVIN G Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Kevin Gillotti on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kevingillotti/ Kevin Gillotti on The Web www.kevingillotti.com   CREDITS: Host: Kevin Gillotti Show Notes & Artwork: Kevin Gillotti Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Videography: Madison McGahan, Mike Isabell, Alberto Campos Editing: Heather Knox © 2019 Spartan

This week Kevin talks with 2015 Spartan Race World Champion, and all around prolific badass multisports racer Robert Killian, about what it takes to be and stay on top of such a demanding sport like OCR. LESSONS: Being prepared puts you in the best possible situation & can reduce pressure Motivating others can motivate you to be better The importance of sleep, mobility and nutrition Grit, determination can carry you through, not biceps SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND KEVIN G Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Kevin Gillotti on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kevingillotti/ Kevin Gillotti on The Web www.kevingillotti.com CREDITS: Host: Kevin Gillotti Show Notes & Artwork: Kevin Gillotti Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Videography: Madison McGahan, Mike Isabell, Alberto Campos Editing: Heather Knox   © 2019 Spartan

Kevin Gillotti talks with 40+ masters athlete, SGX coach, commentator & hella legit OCR racer Kevin Donahue about staying injury free over a long & demanding Spartan Race season and career.   TAKE AWAY POINTS: Genetics plays a role, tap into that knowledge of self Using your lower body to your advantage, even on overhead head obstacles Take some risks & try new techniques Don't eat candy, it’s bad for you   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay   FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND KEVIN G Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Kevin Gillotti on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kevingillotti/ Kevin Gillotti on The Web www.kevingillotti.com   CREDITS: Host: Kevin Gillotti Show Notes & Artwork: Kevin Gillotti Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Videography: Madison McGahan, Mike Isabell, Alberto Campos Editing: Heather Knox © 2019 Spartan

"Some of the hardest situations - you look back and you're like 'wow. I'm so glad that happened... like that really sucked while it was happening.', but pushing yourself and putting yourself in uncomfortable situations is going to get you the greatest distance in the end." - Courtney Wilson In This Episode We Talk About: What makes the Adirondacks, Catskills, and hiking in Upstate New York special.Growing through putting yourself in uncomfortable situations.Heading West to live out the mountain dream in Colorado.Being a Spartan Athlete and competing at the highest level.Following your passion and knowing your limits. Support TSU and Make a Difference: If you want to support the podcast and graduate from freeloader to a full-on supporter, there are a few ways you can help out. https://www.patreon.com/tosummitup, which allows listeners to contribute as little as $1 to help cover the costs of putting the podcast together.Check out the bumper stickers and apparel at tosummitup.com/shop. Hats, shirts, and patches…grab your swag and represent the community as you create your story in the outdoors. Thank You: Music for this episode was brought to you by Scott Holmes. Scott’s music is throughout many of the podcast episodes and is brought to you courtesy of free music archive. His music can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/ . The To Summit Up Theme Song was composed and produced by my good friend Jordan Wolf. Jordan can be found on instagram @jwolfy3.

On this episode, Cole and I chat about tapering for a Spartan Race using methods such as the current week’s workload and perceived effort as a determination for how much of an effort level and workload to put out in a race taper depending on race distance (Sprint, Super, Beast).   TAKE AWAY POINTS: At least a 1 week taper for a Beast Use RPE (rate of perceived exertion) as a means to determine effort level The immediate events leading up to a race (sleep, work, previous workouts) need consideration is a taper plan Listen to your body!   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay   FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND KEVIN G Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Kevin Gillotti on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kevingillotti/ Kevin Gillotti on The Web www.kevingillotti.com   CREDITS: Host: Kevin Gillotti Show Notes & Artwork: Kevin Gillotti Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Videography: Madison McGahan, Mike Isabell, Alberto Campos Editing: Heather Knox © 2019 Spartan  

On this episode, Kristen talks to me about how to stay race fit & race ready when you are juggling a life & interests outside of racing, but yet are a highly competitive athlete with aspirations.   TAKE AWAY POINTS: BALANCE - Does racing have to be your sole focus to be successful? Consider being content & at peace with being a top athlete, but not always the “winner” Make a mental effort to not get caught up in what others are doing Be ok with going with the flow Train & use what you have at hand & time allows   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay   FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND KEVIN G Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Kevin Gillotti on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kevingillotti/ Kevin Gillotti on The Web www.kevingillotti.com   CREDITS: Host: Kevin Gillotti Show Notes & Artwork: Kevin Gillotti Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Videography: Madison McGahan, Mike Isabell, Alberto Campos Editing: Heather Knox © 2019 Spartan  

On this episode, I talk with Mark & Natalie about what it takes to balance family life with kids while still having racing & training goals to meet. They reveal that they have to make the most of the free time they get, even when it's unexpected.   TAKE AWAY POINTS: Make the most of & manage the time you have Balance who races versus who is on sidelines for the day Have a strategy of who performs best at what race type & support that strategy Reduce stress by splitting the childcare load equally   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay   FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND KEVIN G Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Kevin Gillotti on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kevingillotti/ Kevin Gillotti on The Web www.kevingillotti.com   CREDITS: Host: Kevin Gillotti Show Notes & Artwork: Kevin Gillotti Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Videography: Madison McGahan, Mike Isabell, Alberto Campos Editing: Heather Knox © 2019 Spartan

On this premiere episode of the Friday Spartan Up series "Spartan ATHLETE," Kevin Gillotti talks with Heather Gollnick, a prolific multisports athlete in her 40s, about staying fit & healthy as a high-level athlete as we age. They talk insight, strategies & methods from her own experiences.   TAKE AWAY POINTS: Stay in love with competition With competitive age comes wisdom IF you listen to your body Cross training can lead to longevity in sport Keep consistent in training Recovery protocols are critical   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay   FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND KEVIN G Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Kevin Gillotti on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kevingillotti/ Kevin Gillotti on The Web www.kevingillotti.com   CREDITS: Host: Kevin Gillotti Show Notes & Artwork: Kevin Gillotti Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Videography: Madison McGahan, Mike Isabell, Alberto Campos Editing: Heather Knox © 2019 Spartan  

In this Episode Miles and I sit down with Spartan elite athlete and Referee Chris Schapman. Not only is Chris an incredible athlete, he is also a run form coach in the POSE Method of running. We get to know Chris a bit and then talk about: The importance of incorporating key drills into every run warm-up Why a good time to change your run form is after an injury The importance of paying attention to your run mechanics Why your heel should touch the ground during your run gate How to transition into a minimalist/zero drop shoe How to begin POSE running Chris's "go to" mobility moves and more! Chris talks a lot about specific movements, drills, etc during the show. If you are looking to change your run form PLEASE consult a qualified run coach to assess you and help you make the right adjustments for your personal needs ** I also answer a listener question on hydration & sweat sodium testing**

In this episode Sean sits down with Ben Greenfield to discuss what a day is like as an Ironman triathlete, professional Spartan Athlete, biohacker, human body and brain performance coach, ex-bodybuilder, anti-aging consultant, speaker and author of the New York Times Bestseller- Beyond Training: Mastering Endurance Health and Life. In 2008, Ben was voted as N S C A’s Personal Trainer of the year, in 2013 and 2014 was named by “Greatest” as one of the top 100 Most Influential People In Health And Fitness, and Ben’s articles, podcast and videos receive over a million unique views each month. This conversation will give you an in depth look at what it takes to be at the next level of human performance! http://whatgotyouthere.com/ Vuori Clothing 25% off with discount code “WGYT” https://www.vuoriclothing.com/ GlobeKick 10% off with discount code “WGYT” https://globekick.com/ 15% off Four Sigmatic with discount code "WGYT" http://foursigmatic.com/wgyt   https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/ https://getkion.com/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/bengreenfield Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/BGFitness/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/bengreenfieldfitness/   Sean DeLaney Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/seandelaney23/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/whatgotyouthere/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/SeanDeLaney23 Intro/Outro music by Justin Great- http://justingreat.com/ Audio Engineer- Brian Lapres 

In this episode we talk to Alyssa Hawley who recently won the first Spartan Championship Series event in Seattle. Alyssa tells us about how she got into OCR in 2015, and was quickly on the podium. In her short OCR career, she has been made a Spartan Pro Team member, and won a Championship Series event. The also tells us about her full-time job, and how she manages to maintain the training of a pro athlete with a full-time job. Lastly, Alyssa gets Heather even more scared of bears. We just partnered with Icebug to get you a discount on your next pair! Use head over to Icebug.com and use code OVERCEOME10 to save 10%! If you are looking to get a wetsuit for your next Toughest Mudder, or are just preparing early for Worlds Toughest Mudder, check out Xterra Wetsuits!  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!

In this episode, learn about one of the key elements that you must train to improve if you want to see gains in your endurance performance.  This episodes research review discusses a study on what type of training you should be performing on a regular basis to improve VO2 Max.  Learn what VO2 max is, why it is important, and how to train to improve it.  Plus practical strategies to implement these techniques. On the nutrition side of training, we have SGX coach and RD Anne L'Heureux to discuss one of her recent articles she wrote for the Spartan blog.  In this episode she reviews her article on 10 Foods You Should Always Have In Your Kitchen For Good Nutrition.  She discusses 3 of the 10 in this podcast and explains why it is not just about carbs, fats, and proteins, and why you need to consider micronutrients to maximize your health and performance. In our resource of the week I talk about a book that is a must have in your library.  This book is a complete guide to OCR training and has everything you need to know to train for your next race.  For a complete exercise library, training checklists, gear recommendations, done for you programs, and much more.  In our SGX Coach's Interview we have on one of the authors of the book Coach David Magida. David is the Founder and Head Coach of Elevate and has dedicated his life to fitness. A former collegiate runner, David shifted his training focus to the Elevate Method and immediately moved up the world rankings in the sport of competitive Obstacle Racing. Through HIIT David got stronger, leaner, faster and more explosive. He is a founding member of the Reebok Spartan Race Pro Team, the author of “The Essentials of Obstacle Race Training” and the host of NBC Sports “Spartan Race.” In this interview he chats about how he got started running competitively in the early days of Spartan Race training.  We dig into some of the topics discussed in his book from proper gear and apparel, how to create a balanced program, what it takes to be a athlete built for Spartan Racing, lessons from Randy Moss, and a ton more.  You won't want to miss this jam packed interview.   Full show notes at www.spartanunderground.com/episode-19

Please leave a review at http://www.openskyfitness.com/review   We had two special guests on this week's episode of the Open Sky Fitness Podcast. One of our previous guests, Evan Dollard, teamed up with Rob to talk to fellow extreme obstacle athlete, Hunter McIntyre. Evan was the 2008 male winner of American Gladiators and also competed on American Ninja Warrior 2. Hunter is Spartan Race Athlete and has been featured on the TV show, Boundless. Next up in both of their careers, they are participating in NBC's Summer Spartan Ultimate Challenge which begins airing on Monday, June 13th. Evan is the Field Reporter of the show while Hunter leads on one of the teams through the race as a Spartan Elite. We had an amazing time on the show while learning more about Hunter and his story about how he came to be a Spartan Athlete. It's a wild journey of how he evolved from being a mischievous high school kid to a logger and how that path eventually led him to become one of the world's best short course and long course extreme obstacle athletes. Hunter's story is truly inspiring and one of a kind. He also shared with us how participating in specific training events such as the SEALFIT Kokoro Camp really helped him mature and become the leader that he is today. About Hunter McIntyre Hunter possesses a unique and potent combination of strength and endurance. As an avid student of the Crossfit Endurance training method he’s successfully welded the physique and strength of a Crossfit competitor with the endurance of a marathon runner. Hunter AKA ‘The Sheriff” loves to perform with the showmanship of a WWF wrestler. He is, however, an inveterate lover of all things- particularly life. At the age of just 27 he’s already been a lumberjack in Montana, a party “enthusiast”, and a male model. His wild and crazy charisma shines, Hunter, was born to entertain! His passion for life is built around creating each day to be better than the day before. Hunter’s fanatical love for Obstacle Course Racing pushes him every day to the limits, while cultivating his goals of continuing to be the very best athlete the sport has to offer. Hunter inspires others to athleticism by demonstrating the sheer fun of life. Have a Question for Rob or Devon? We love answering questions and getting feedback from you, our listener! If you have any questions to ask us or suggestions on guests/topics that you think would be great to have on the show, just email Rob at rob@openskyfitness.com or leave us a review at www.openskyfitness.com/review. Free Book Giveaway! We're giving away a copy of  Two Awesome Hours: Science-Based Strategies to Harness Your Best Time and Get Your Most Important Work Done To enter the book giveaway, just complete the following steps: Go to our show notes and click on the review link (openskyfitness.com/review) or  get started via your phone by texting OSFreview to 33444 to get the link. Leave us a review. Take a screen shot of what you wrote in the review. Email that screen shot along with your mailing address to Rob (rob@openskyfitness.com) with the subject line: OSF Review/ Two Awesome Hours. We'll enter your name in a drawing and randomly select the winner. Good luck! What You'll Hear on This Episode 0:00 Open Sky Fitness Introduction 1:10  Opening Remarks by Rob 14:45  Introduction to Hunter McIntyre 19:58  Hunter's experience as a logger and his life transformation. 22:20  Hunter's path to his career: missed and new opportunities. 23:45  How did you become involved with the Spartan Race competition? 25:10  How did you train and prepare for these competitions? 26:48  What was your athletic background in high school? 28:56  What is the SEALFIT Kokoro Camp like? What did you take away from this training? 32:15  What draws you in to participate in Kokoro Camp and other intense training activities? 33:20  How have you evolved over the years as an athlete and person? 36:00  Do you have a personal mission statement that you follow and live by? 39:10  How does someone train to become a Spartan Race competitor? 47:19  What was your experience like on Boundless? 52:30  How are you able to stay mentally sane and keep going during an obstacle race? 54:30  What other obstacle races do you have coming up? 55:25  How do you stay strong to compete in a variety of short course and long course obstacle races? 56:38  Do you think you would ever compete in an event such as American Ninja Warrior? 1:00:25  When you face a setback, what pushes you to continue on as a strong and positive person? 1:04:10  Closing Remarks by Rob and Evan 1:09:36  Open Sky Fitness Closing LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: To learn more about Hunter McIntyre, click here: http://www.huntermcintyre.com/#intro-1 To check out SEALFIT Kokoro Camp, click here: http://sealfit.com/sealfit-events/sealfit-kokoro-camp/ To listen to Rob's other Open Sky Fitness interviews with Evan Dollard, click here:          Interview with American Gladiator and Ninja Warrior Evan Dollard -Ep. 52                    Natalie Jill and Evan Dollard: How to Set Goals For the New Year-Ep. 78 To learn about Obstacle Dominator, click here: http://obstacledominator.com/ To Download Rob’s FREE workout templates click below** Download Templates Ask Rob a Question or tell him what is working for you: Email Rob@OpenSkyFitness.com To leave a Review for Rob and the Open Sky Fitness Podcast CLICK NOW!  Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show and I read each and every one of them. Contact our amazing sound engineer Ryan? Send him an e-mail here: info@stellarsoundsstudio.com Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. If you have any questions (and would like to hear yourself on the Open Sky Fitness Podcast), click on the link on the right side of any page on our website that says “Send Voicemail.” And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It’s free! Thanks for listening/reading Episode 99-Hunter McIntyre: Evolution of a Spartan Athlete.  We hope you have gained more knowledge on how to be a healthier you!

“You'll never know the highest highs until you’ve experienced the lowest lows. I’ve been there.”Hunter McIntyreAt odds with the world seemingly since birth, the future wasn't looking so bright for Hunter McIntyre.A misfit kid with uncontrollable attention deficit disorder, Hunter realized early and often he functioned on one mode no sedative or bipolar medication could possibly curb: full blast.Discovering drugs and alcohol at 14 give his ill-at-ease nature comfort, but trouble soon follows. A downward spiral that invites increased school suspensions; escalating run-ins with Johnny Law; and even a short-lived, unsuccessful stint at military school in West Virginia.Facing jail time or rehab for a drug-fueled senior year prank gone terribly awry, Hunter's despairing parents ultimately ship him off to outpatient care in Montana, hoping clean air and big skies will bring grounding and perspective to young Hunter's errant ways. But dirty drug tests follow, leading to incarceration-type rehab stays in Nevada and New Mexico.Ultimately Hunter's sobriety officer intervenes, hooking him up with a logging job back in Montana.Hunter bulks up. Sober up? Not so much.The next chapter finds Hunter in Los Angeles, failing upward with lucrative modeling gigs for companies like J. Crew and Abercrombie and Fitch while setting his sights on becoming a celebrity personal trainer. But life goals are eclipsed by an ever-escalation in partying. Living the sun-drenched frat boy lifestyle in a Malibu bro-house, days and nights revolve around girls, ecstasy, mushrooms, acid, more girls and even more alcohol.A spontaneous booze-fueled, chest-pumping whim leads to Hunter and his Malibros challenging each other to sign up for a local Spartan Race — unchartered terrain for all involved. But come race day, only Hunter is able to drag his hung over body out of bed. Despite several beers enjoyed that morning, he nonetheless finishes ninth overall, just eight minutes behind world champion and 2:16 marathoner Hobie Call.And just like that, the lights turn on. It's the wake up call Hunter needed. The rest is history.Immediately parting ways with his partying ways, purpose and focus take center stage. Almost overnight, Hunter morphs into the man they call The Sheriff, transforming himself into one of the world's best obstacle course racers. A rare talent with the body and size of a cross fitter who not only excels at strength, speed and agility but also boasts the endurance of a Kenyan.Sponsorship offers soon follow. Magazine cover stories abound. And notoriety ensues, outpaced only by The Sheriff's now famous, quickly growing ego.Full blast finally found a life.If you know anything about Hunter, you know he has a huge, at times controversial personality. But there is a thoughtful, far more contemplative side to this brash, outspoken athlete than meets the eye. I think you will be surprised by our conversation. I know I was.Specific topics explored include:* Hunter's colorful past* what is OCR?* replacing superficiality with performance* Hunter's typical training day* ego rightsizing* the importance of meditation* exploring the vegan lifestyle * Hunter's Achilles heel* Hunter's daily routine* the SEAL dream* advice to the younger self* Joe DeSena & the Death Race* the importance of surrounding yourself with selfless people I sincerely hope you enjoy our exchange. I really enjoyed my time with Hunter and I think you will too.Peace + Plants,Listen & Subscribe on iTunes | See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Isaiah Vidal Elite Pro Obstacle racer is on the podium at almost every race he enters. Richard Diaz catches up with Isaiah to find out his tricks and share some with the audience. Running is recognized as a critical component of Obstacle Racing. Some say running skill represents 75% of the winning equation. Isaiah is working hard to add this asset to his portfolio. As a Spartan Elite Pro each athlete is ranked by the number of events they participate in and those in which they win or place. The events are set up around the world in three challenges, a sprint (5K) a Super (8 miles) and the Beast which is 13 miles all with unique obstacles to conquer.

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

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

Being a professional athlete is only one slice of the pie for Heather. She has competed in hundreds of events, won five full Ironman races, is the head coach of both the men and women’s triathlon team at Liberty University, runs her own coaching clinics, a present mother to her three children, and a wife.To say the least, Heather is busy.In today's episode, we get to hear first-hand what it was like being an Ironman pro athlete, how to take care of yourself as you age, why mental strength is often more important than physical, as well as many more lessons from someone truly living without compromise. You can find out more about Heather here:Instagram: @athlete_heather_gollnickironedgeevents.comHeathergollnick.comAthletic Brewing Adventure Grant Application: https://athleticbrewing.com/pages/athletic-brewing-2020-adventure-grantTry CS Instant Coffee for 50% off your first order for the months of September and October only! Go to csinstant.coffee and use the code "ADVENTURE" at checkout.Support the Adventure Sports Podcast by giving as low as $1/month to our efforts to produce this show at patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcastContact us at info@adventuresportspodcast.com

In this episode, we talk to Andrea Owen, an Arizona-based wife, mother of three, and competitive obstacle racer. In 2014, after a long hiatus from sports and athletics, Andrea somewhat reluctantly ran her first Spartan Race, and she was immediately hooked. Andrea has since completed 79 Spartan Races along with a variety of other races. In the last five years of racing, she has earned 9 masters elite podiums, multiple age group podiums, she came in first in the 2018 Spartan US Championship Series and she is the 2018 50 and over Spartan World Champion. In 2019 alone, Andrea has come in first or second in her age group in every single Spartan Race she has run, and is currently #1 in the world in the women’s 55-59 age group.SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - ANDREA OWENAge: 57Sport: Obstacle Course RacingQuote: “Don’t use age as an excuse.”Contact: Instagram - @over50spartanSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/seasoned-athlete/donations