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Guest: Mark Batres - World's Toughest Mudder Champion 2021, Spartan Pro athlete, Running and OCR coach. Host: RA George (Blockchain DXB) Date: 24th Jan + Time: 12 PST (00:00 GST) Recorded: Google Meet Contact Information: Instagram @mgbracing http://tinyurl.com/zun6rpmw Coaching https://www.mgb-racing.com/coach-mark YouTube channel: http://tinyurl.com/3zw3bjcz Facebook- http://tinyurl.com/22xt3jsa Run To Save the Shark: http://tinyurl.com/254rcrv3 Post via FB winning the NCAA Div II Western Regional Championships in 2004 http://tinyurl.com/kca9dhmy Q &A by Spartan http://tinyurl.com/3bneeh2y Couple goals: Achieved - Video by Spartan: http://tinyurl.com/mttyzan2 Podcast Mark Batres was featured in the following podcast · Evaluate your goals and go after them - Mark Batres episode here http://tinyurl.com/mr2ys2dx · How to smash your first 12-hour Ultra Marathon - Mark Batres http://tinyurl.com/54mhxhw8 · Turn your sport into your business with Spartan racer - Mark Batres http://tinyurl.com/5n9yhdkk · The Rabbit in the Race – Mark Batres http://tinyurl.com/yxrxh37k · Training in the Off-Season with - Mark Batres  http://tinyurl.com/ynmhw8b2 · The fastest runner in the sport of OCR today - Mark Batres  http://tinyurl.com/4fyn258w  Summary of the conversation: Introduction to Mark Batres: Running experience spanning 8 years. Fastest runner in the country with over three decades of competitive running. Training Insights: Emphasis on training and rest days for high-level competition. Personal bests (PB) for 5km, 10km, Half, and Full Marathon shared. Reflection on breaking the sub-2-hour marathon barrier. Notable achievement in NCAA Div II Western Regional Championships in 2004. Business Ambitions and Coaching: Aspirations in the running industry. Passionate coaching journey, starting with guiding his mother to qualify for the Boston Marathon. Founding MGB Racing with a focus on athletes' improvement. Coaching Website: Mark's coaching website: www.mgb-racing.com. Highlighting benefits for UAE athletes. Event Insights: Preparation insights for events, balancing goal-oriented training and a proactive attitude. A business perspective on OCR, drawing parallels with successful brands like Red Bull. Valuable advice for event organizers. Special Achievements: 2021 Worlds Toughest Mudder Champion, setting a record with 115 miles in 24 hours. Fulfilment in witnessing athletes' improvement, prioritizing their success over personal racing success. Tough Mudder Infinity Event in Saudi Arabia: Mark's informed preparation for the 8-hour OCR event in AlUla, Saudi Arabia. Wise advice for athletes, emphasizing grip strength and enjoying the event. Competitive advantage and the possibility of family participation. Championship Mentality and Life Insights: Treating each day as an opportunity. Handling challenges and trials with a championship mentality. Future Competitions: The possibility of competing in the Spartan World Championship 2024 in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Music Preferences: Mark's diverse music playlist, includes hip hop, heavy metal, and rock and roll. AI Perspective: A lighthearted note on what Artificial Intelligence thinks of Mark Batres. Thank you for the podcast: For feedback or suggestions email info@blockchaindxb.com

On this episode of the podcast we have Alec Blenis – Alec is a former Spartan Pro and Ultra runner and the current Murphy World Record holder as well as an elite sports performance coach creating Hybred Athletes and today he takes us down the rabbit holes of how he actually does that – why he doesn't believe exercises are dangerous – and how he built up a social media following with sex and zombies! An amazing conversation with a great dude – thank you for listening – keep chopping wood --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/austin-jochum/support

Let's talk concurrent training!!! Murph world record holder Alec Blenis is here to talk us being a high level hybrid athlete and training people to do the same! We talk the GPP trend, becoming a Spartan Pro, and why its important to get things wrong in your training! Check out Alec Blenis on instagram! (@alecblenis) Check out Angus Bradley on instagram! (@angusbradley92) Check out our sponsor Paieon Health! https://paieonhealth.com.au/ DISCOUNT CODES: "HYPERFLY20" at the checkout to get 20% off a Flywheel! "HYPERTIBS20" at the checkout to get 20% off a Tib-bar! Let us know what you think! Leave us a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/hyperformancepodcast For links to Angus' programs, mailing list, and other info: https://linktr.ee/angusbradley To Find programs, products, and other content: https://linktr.ee/hyperformancemedia

Ashley O'Hara is a Spartan Pro athlete and member of The OCR Dream Team. She is fresh off an 11th-place finish at Spartan Race Big Bear. Follow Reinforced Running7-Day Free Trial Reinforced OCR Training GroupBuy Reinforced Running T-shirtsEmail: rich@reinforcedrunning.comYouTube - Reinforced RunningIG (Rich Ryan) -  @reinforced_running_rich Twitter - @ReinforcedRun TRAINING RESOURCES:Apply for One-on-one CoachingClick Here For Your FREE Guide to Running Faster  Click Here for Strength Coaching for Runners

Je reçois Samuel Hebert, kinésiologue et athlète Spartan Pro depuis 2017. Dans l'émission de cette semaine, on jase de préparation physique pour les courses à obstacles. Au menu : - Performer à la course à pied - Développer les bonnes qualités physiques pour performer dans les courses à obstacles. - Le dépassement de soi - Et bien plus ------------------------------- La mission du podcast est de t'offrir les bons outils pour exploiter ton plein potentiel via l'entrainement et l'adoption de saines habitudes de vie

OCR Unedited welcomes Spartan Pro athlete Immie Cross. In this episode, Immie talks to us about how she got started in OCR, her fierce competitiveness, becoming a Spartan SGX coach, her best finishes and memorable races, being co-owner of Exsurgo Strong and Fit gym, nutrition and so much more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We chat with Christian Valor and his time at Spartan Pro!

New top 5 for Thursday October 25 including why some of the top Spartan Pro's won't be heading to the Spartan World Championship, another big name crossfitter retires, we find out the rest of the Spartan Games events, HYROX debuts in another country, Spartan Dallas results, and more.  Be sure to listen in for the top news in the functional fitness world! Find us at: TheFunctionalTimes.com On Instagram: @TheFunctionalTimes **We would love your feedback on our new format. DM us on IG or email us at TheFunctionalTimes @ Gmail . Com Please consider leaving a review or sending us feedback! If you're enjoying the podcast please share with a friend.

I am joined by Spartan Race Pro and OCR coach Tiffany Palmer. We sit down to talk about how speed skating and cheerleading paved the way to living her best life as a Spartan Pro athlete and OCR coach@TPALMEROCR

Spartan Pro and Head Coach at Hosek PE and I discuss the race week taper. It looks weird and feels strange to do, but it's the precise formula to keep your body stimulated yet primed to peak on race day!

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.  

Spartan Pro and men's champion from Indian Mud Run Logan Broadbent joins Conquer The Gauntlet Pros Jenny Overstreet and Evan Perperis to talk Indian Mud Run.  The two dive into the details of the race, what they thought of the 85 obstacles, how hard was the 3 lap chief's challenge, which obstacles were scary, which ones were hard and more.  It's an all Indian Mud Run episode with world champion boomerang thrower Logan Broadbent (go back and listen to the last episode we had him on for details and check out the Dude Perfect video below).   Logan/Dude Perfect's Boomerang Trick Shots Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9KxqRUcnCU   Episode brought to you by The Amino Company, use code Strength to get 30% off your orders from the Amino Company at www.aminoco.com/tss   Music provided by Dino Sinos, follow his YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs41UzqhjMs7MJFM6oG8yzg

Kaci Monroe is a Spartan Pro and professional physical therapist. In the episode we talk about:How to improve in a stacked fieldWhen to harness a competitive spiritCommon OCR injuries and injury prevention. Follow Kaci @kaci.monroeGet your 7-day free Trial for strength training below Click Here for 7-day Trial Strength Training for OCR  HereClick Here for 7-day Free Trial Strength Training For RunnersFollow Reinforced Running Email: rich@reinforcedrunning.comYouTube - Reinforced RunningIG (Rich Ryan) -  @reinforced_running_rich Twitter - @ReinforcedRun TRAINING RESOURCES:Apply for One-on-one CoachingClick Here For Your FREE Guide to Running Faster Learn More About Strength Coaching for OCR Athletes Click Here for Strength Coaching for Runners

In this episode, the boys discuss the controversial events of the weekend, where Spartan Pro, Robert Killian decided to run in the Age Group Category... And won, after finishing 4th in the Elite Wave. Andrew and Zac discuss the ramifications and the ethical standards... Whether they were upheld or not? Instagram: www.instagram.com/melbournesuperman Instagram: www.instagram.com/breakingthebarrierpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/breakingthebarrierpodcast Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingthebarrierrunning/ Life Coaching and PT: melbournesuperman@gmail.com Sponsors: Spartan: Spartan Australia is offering the listeners of the Breaking the Barrier Podcast the chance to get 15% off of their races! Simply visit https://www.spartanrace.com.au/en to sign up for your race or races and use the coupon code SUPERMAN for a 15% discount. You can use it for as many races as you want! Sign up and see what you're made of! Use the code as many times as you want! Generation UCAN: Generation UCAN is the smarter #energy #nutrition that is powered by SuperStarch, a slow-release complex carbohydrate that uniquely delivers steady, long-lasting energy to keep you fueled and feeling good! Whether you are an #athlete, or just looking for a #healthy snack, give Generation UCAN, the best choice for steady energy, a try! www.generationucan.com.au use code BREAKINGTHEBARRIER for 15% off your first order.

Cali Schweikhart is a Spartan Pro and coach. We talk about the difference in training men and women.We talk aboutNutrition needs of the female athlete Signals of RED-S and what exactly that means. How to train with the fluctuations of the menstrual cycleAnd Cali’s personal journey.Follow Cali @CschweikFollow Reinforced Running Email: rich@reinforcedrunning.comYouTube - Reinforced RunningIG (Rich Ryan) -  @reinforced_running_rich Twitter - @ReinforcedRun TRAINING RESOURCES:Apply for One-on-one CoachingClick Here For Your FREE Guide to Running Faster Learn More About Strength Coaching for OCR Athletes Click Here for Strength Coaching for Runners

Alex Walker is a Spartan Pro athlete with tremendous range including a top 5 finish at Spartan Race World Championships, World's Toughest Mudder, and NORAM 3kIn this episode we talk about: How to identify and improve your weaknessesSpecific tactics to prepare for altitude races without altitudeThe process and discipline of creating a season-long training planTrain with Alex at Yancy Camphttps://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/yancy-camp-w-alex-walkerFollow Alex on Instagram: @ alexandra_tx_rangerFollow Reinforced Running Email: rich@reinforcedrunning.comYouTube - Reinforced RunningIG (Rich Ryan) -  @reinforced_running_rich Twitter - @ReinforcedRun TRAINING RESOURCES:Apply for One-on-one CoachingClick Here For Your FREE Guide to Running Faster Learn More About Strength Coaching for OCR Athletes Click Here for Strength Coaching for RunnersReview and Ebook CTA

This week we welcome Scotty Barker, Spartan Pro team athlete to the podcast.  Learn more about Scotty and his OCR achievements, What its like being a member of the Spartan Pro team in the UK and how to get better Wi-Fi* Follow Scotty Instagram: @Scottybarker_OCR Facebook: Hang Tidy Medal hangers Outro song courtesy of Tech N9ne– The Beast *We talk about Wi-Fi because the Wi-Fi connection was not great and this resulted in a Lag when talking – so this episode is the first we ever edited to make it flow better – if I say so myself I think I done a good job UKOCR Website UKOCR Facebook page UKOCR Facebook Chat Group UKOCR Instagram Page Obstacle Racing Media website Obstacle racing Discord Support our Producers on Patreon  

Veejay Jones is a Spartan Pro athlete who is at the top of his game. Veejay is one of the most skilled and creative athletes in the world and has the results to show for it.In this episode we talk about:Balance skill training with endurance trainingHow to prepare for high-level mountain running performance.The future direction of OCR (obstacle course racing) Obstacle Course Performance Project - https://diazhumanperformance.com/product/the-obstacle-course-performance-project/VeeJay Jones Instagram: @veejay_jonesFollow Reinforced Running Email: rich@reinforcedrunning.comYouTube - Reinforced RunningIG (Rich Ryan) -  @reinforced_running_rich Twitter - @ReinforcedRunTRAINING RESOURCES:Apply for One-on-one CoachingClick Here For Your FREE Guide to Running Faster Learn More About Strength Coaching for OCR Athletes Click Here for Strength Coaching for Runners

We welcome Asian based Spartan Pro athletes, Ilona-Jade Errington and Jamie Nunn to the @unlockingathleticpotential Podcast.Both Ilona and Jamie started OCR racing in the open division and moved up to the competitive waves before heading into the Spartan elite wave where they are consistently podium contenders.We hear about their journeys and follow on from our conversation with @nicolemericle on how together we can elevate Women’s OCR!Unlocking Athletic Potential proudly partners with Red Dot Running Company, who specialise in sports nutrition and running kit and are based in Singapore. You can find them at rdrc.sg

This week we have Professional Obstacle Racer, Veejay Jones. He's the North American OCR Champion at the 3k, he's the Youngest Spartan Race Winner in the History of the Sport, Youngest National Championship Series Spartan Race Winner, and called "The Prodigy" from Million Dollar Mile on CBS.   Show Sponsor: VENGA This week's sponsor is Venga CBD and we are grateful for the support and partnership.  Our guest Veejay Jones is a Venga CBD pro athlete. Venga CBD is designed specifically to help athletes perform their best and Ultra Gels are made from, made from high-quality, PCR, nano-infused broad-spectrum CBD combined with curcumin, may help athletes protect against free radical damage at the cellular level and aid with post-workout inflammation!⠀⁠All their products are THC free, with the highest bioavailability of any CBD because it’s water-soluble CBD.  Just go to https://vengaendurance.com/303podcast to order yours today. First-time order is 30% off with code (303PODCAST).  We've also added 50% off your first month's subscription with code (303SUBSCRIPTION).   In Today's Show Thoughts and Prayers with our TX listeners, their families and neighbors Barry Siff's thoughts on using other countries as models Feature interview with Veejay Jones Endurance News - Making swimming pools safer by reducing chlorine disinfection byproducts What New in the 303 - Bill and BRAC; Youth MTB Skill Camp Video of the Week - Veejay Monkey Bar Technique   Interview Sponsor: UCAN  Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch®  UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars to fuel serious athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products.  Steady energy equals sustained performance! You put in the training, so don't let nutrition limit your performance.  Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co,    Interview with Veejay Jones OCR athletes have to train for the endurance, body strength and skills to navigate obstacles.  This week's guest Veejay Jones has been dominating the world of Spartan Racing.  Veejay has racked up some impressive stats in the past year.  That's right Veejay had 8 races, 6 wins, 1 2nd and 1 6th place: 1st Place Pro Men - 2020 MX National Series - Spartan Sprint Acapulco - 03/07/20 1st Place Pro Men - 2020 MX National Series - Spartan Sprint Acapulco - 03/07/20 2nd Place Men's Elite - 2020 U.S. National Series - JAX Spartan Sprint - 02/23/20 1st Place Men's Elite - San Jose Spartan Sprint - 02/15/20 1st Place Men’s Elite - SoCal Spartan Sprint - 1/26/20 1st Place Men’s Elite - SoCal Spartan Super - 1/25/20 Veejay also holds the honor of being the Youngest Spartan Race Winner in history! Veejay is also a VENGA CBD pro athlete.  Let's get into our interview with Veejay Jones! About 13 minutes into the interview there's a short minute or two where there's a difference in the audio from Veejay's microphone.  We get it corrected pretty quick and the remaining   Post Interview: The OCR Performance Project Virus International and an OCR line of clothing Running Mechanics Clothes that don’t limit movement Tough Tread - Noramco Black Forest Performance Training   Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance is the kind of peace of mind you need as an active outdoor enthusiast.  Buddy’s mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.  You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News: Making swimming pools safer by reducing chlorine disinfection byproducts Swimming in indoor or outdoor pools is a healthy form of exercise and recreation for many people. However, studies have linked compounds that arise from chlorine disinfection of the pools to respiratory problems, including asthma, in avid swimmers. Now, researchers reporting in ACS' Environmental Science & Technology have found that using a complementary form of disinfection, known as copper-silver ionization (CSI), can decrease disinfection byproducts and cell toxicity of chlorinated swimming pool water. Disinfecting swimming pool water is necessary to inactivate harmful pathogens. Although an effective disinfectant, chlorine can react with organic matter and compounds introduced by swimmers, such as those in sweat, urine, sunscreens and cosmetics, to produce disinfection byproducts (DBPs). Epidemiological studies have linked DBPs to health problems, including respiratory issues, bladder cancer, and pregnancy and birth complications. One way to reduce the amount of added chlorine is through the use of complementary disinfection strategies, such as CSI, which involves generating antimicrobial copper and silver ions by electrolysis. Susan Richardson and colleagues wondered whether using CSI along with reduced chlorine levels could disinfect pool water while also reducing DBP formation and toxicity. To find out, the researchers collected water samples from two pools treated with CSI and chlorine -- one outdoor and one indoor. They detected 71 DBPs, some of which were quantified for the first time in pools. In experiments with mammalian cells in the lab, the team found that the indoor pool samples were more toxic to cells than the outdoor samples, likely because outdoor DBPs can volatilize in the open air or degrade with sunlight over time. In indoor pool water, the lowest levels of DBP formation and toxicity were observed when the lowest amount of chlorine was used in combination with CSI. To control for factors such as number of swimmers, temperature and pH, the researchers also conducted experiments in simulated pools with a solution added that mimics human body fluids, and they observed similar results. These data suggest that using CSI with lower amounts of chlorine could be a way to make swimming safer, the researchers say.   What's New in the 303: Skill Building Adventure Camps This Spring and Summer for Youth Mountain Bikers. Are your kids wanting to improve their mountain bike skills? Maybe they want to join their high school cycling team or simply participate in some fun rides with their friends and get top notch coaching along the way?Whatever the case, the Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures (SMBA) has a slew of programs to help you and your kids. Lets face it, especially right now, kids are looking for some adventure more than ever and as fast as programs fill up, now is the time to check out these opportunities!  With a variety of programs for youth of all ages, SMBA offers a spring session, two summer sessions, each with options for more or fewer days per week. New for 2021: a high school league prep program with 6 hours of mountain bike foundational skills training https://smba.lertprograms.com/high-school-mountain-bike-competition-skills/ and a full season Epic Team option focusing on big rides and adventures through both the spring and summer sessions.  Registration opens January 18th.   Letter from Editor, Bill Plock, Why I Wanted to Join BRAC Some people may wonder why I wanted to join the BRAC board, now known as Coloradocycling.org. After all I am not known as a bike racer or a race promoter or race director. Those have been the typical titles of most board members. I am more known, athletically at least, as a triathlete—hopefully professionally more known as the owner/publisher of 303Endurance—which owns 303Cycling.com and 303Triathlon.com and the 303Endurance Podcast. So I am not your typical board member. But that’s precisely why I wanted to join the team. The current board has a lot of talent—on and off the bike. They care about cycling first and foremost. They care about racing too. They, like me want to do everything possible to foster the best cycling culture in the country. I met BRAC President Andy Johnson about a year ago and we shared a beer on my porch and brainstormed ideas on how we could create an environment of more inclusion and getting more people to explore racing or doing group bike events and rides. We talked about ways BRAC could provide more value to cycling. I then interviewed Executive Director Shawn Ferrel and learned more about him and it was clear these guys love bikes and the lifestyle that goes with them, just like I do.   Video of the Week: Technique Tuesday - Ep. 1 - Monkey Bars   Upcoming Interviews: Rocky Harris - Rocky Harris, CEO of USA Triathlon is joining us to talk about the Endurance Exchange, the State of the Sport and the latest on USAT strategy.   Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

This week we have Professional Obstacle Racer, Veejay Jones. He's the North American OCR Champion at the 3k, he's the Youngest Spartan Race Winner in the History of the Sport, Youngest National Championship Series Spartan Race Winner, and called "The Prodigy" from Million Dollar Mile on CBS.   Show Sponsor: VENGA This week's sponsor is Venga CBD and we are grateful for the support and partnership.  Our guest Veejay Jones is a Venga CBD pro athlete. Venga CBD is designed specifically to help athletes perform their best and Ultra Gels are made from, made from high-quality, PCR, nano-infused broad-spectrum CBD combined with curcumin, may help athletes protect against free radical damage at the cellular level and aid with post-workout inflammation!⠀⁠All their products are THC free, with the highest bioavailability of any CBD because it’s water-soluble CBD.  Just go to https://vengaendurance.com/303podcast to order yours today. First-time order is 30% off with code (303PODCAST).  We've also added 50% off your first month's subscription with code (303SUBSCRIPTION).   In Today's Show Thoughts and Prayers with our TX listeners, their families and neighbors Barry Siff's thoughts on using other countries as models Feature interview with Veejay Jones Endurance News - Making swimming pools safer by reducing chlorine disinfection byproducts What New in the 303 - Bill and BRAC; Youth MTB Skill Camp Video of the Week - Veejay Monkey Bar Technique   Interview Sponsor: UCAN  Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch®  UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars to fuel serious athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products.  Steady energy equals sustained performance! You put in the training, so don't let nutrition limit your performance.  Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co,    Interview with Veejay Jones OCR athletes have to train for the endurance, body strength and skills to navigate obstacles.  This week's guest Veejay Jones has been dominating the world of Spartan Racing.  Veejay has racked up some impressive stats in the past year.  That's right Veejay had 8 races, 6 wins, 1 2nd and 1 6th place: 1st Place Pro Men - 2020 MX National Series - Spartan Sprint Acapulco - 03/07/20 1st Place Pro Men - 2020 MX National Series - Spartan Sprint Acapulco - 03/07/20 2nd Place Men's Elite - 2020 U.S. National Series - JAX Spartan Sprint - 02/23/20 1st Place Men's Elite - San Jose Spartan Sprint - 02/15/20 1st Place Men’s Elite - SoCal Spartan Sprint - 1/26/20 1st Place Men’s Elite - SoCal Spartan Super - 1/25/20 Veejay also holds the honor of being the Youngest Spartan Race Winner in history! Veejay is also a VENGA CBD pro athlete.  Let's get into our interview with Veejay Jones! About 13 minutes into the interview there's a short minute or two where there's a difference in the audio from Veejay's microphone.  We get it corrected pretty quick and the remaining   Post Interview: The OCR Performance Project Virus International and an OCR line of clothing Running Mechanics Clothes that don’t limit movement Tough Tread - Noramco Black Forest Performance Training   Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance is the kind of peace of mind you need as an active outdoor enthusiast.  Buddy’s mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.  You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News: Making swimming pools safer by reducing chlorine disinfection byproducts Swimming in indoor or outdoor pools is a healthy form of exercise and recreation for many people. However, studies have linked compounds that arise from chlorine disinfection of the pools to respiratory problems, including asthma, in avid swimmers. Now, researchers reporting in ACS' Environmental Science & Technology have found that using a complementary form of disinfection, known as copper-silver ionization (CSI), can decrease disinfection byproducts and cell toxicity of chlorinated swimming pool water. Disinfecting swimming pool water is necessary to inactivate harmful pathogens. Although an effective disinfectant, chlorine can react with organic matter and compounds introduced by swimmers, such as those in sweat, urine, sunscreens and cosmetics, to produce disinfection byproducts (DBPs). Epidemiological studies have linked DBPs to health problems, including respiratory issues, bladder cancer, and pregnancy and birth complications. One way to reduce the amount of added chlorine is through the use of complementary disinfection strategies, such as CSI, which involves generating antimicrobial copper and silver ions by electrolysis. Susan Richardson and colleagues wondered whether using CSI along with reduced chlorine levels could disinfect pool water while also reducing DBP formation and toxicity. To find out, the researchers collected water samples from two pools treated with CSI and chlorine -- one outdoor and one indoor. They detected 71 DBPs, some of which were quantified for the first time in pools. In experiments with mammalian cells in the lab, the team found that the indoor pool samples were more toxic to cells than the outdoor samples, likely because outdoor DBPs can volatilize in the open air or degrade with sunlight over time. In indoor pool water, the lowest levels of DBP formation and toxicity were observed when the lowest amount of chlorine was used in combination with CSI. To control for factors such as number of swimmers, temperature and pH, the researchers also conducted experiments in simulated pools with a solution added that mimics human body fluids, and they observed similar results. These data suggest that using CSI with lower amounts of chlorine could be a way to make swimming safer, the researchers say.   What's New in the 303: Skill Building Adventure Camps This Spring and Summer for Youth Mountain Bikers. Are your kids wanting to improve their mountain bike skills? Maybe they want to join their high school cycling team or simply participate in some fun rides with their friends and get top notch coaching along the way?Whatever the case, the Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures (SMBA) has a slew of programs to help you and your kids. Lets face it, especially right now, kids are looking for some adventure more than ever and as fast as programs fill up, now is the time to check out these opportunities!  With a variety of programs for youth of all ages, SMBA offers a spring session, two summer sessions, each with options for more or fewer days per week. New for 2021: a high school league prep program with 6 hours of mountain bike foundational skills training https://smba.lertprograms.com/high-school-mountain-bike-competition-skills/ and a full season Epic Team option focusing on big rides and adventures through both the spring and summer sessions.  Registration opens January 18th.   Letter from Editor, Bill Plock, Why I Wanted to Join BRAC Some people may wonder why I wanted to join the BRAC board, now known as Coloradocycling.org. After all I am not known as a bike racer or a race promoter or race director. Those have been the typical titles of most board members. I am more known, athletically at least, as a triathlete—hopefully professionally more known as the owner/publisher of 303Endurance—which owns 303Cycling.com and 303Triathlon.com and the 303Endurance Podcast. So I am not your typical board member. But that’s precisely why I wanted to join the team. The current board has a lot of talent—on and off the bike. They care about cycling first and foremost. They care about racing too. They, like me want to do everything possible to foster the best cycling culture in the country. I met BRAC President Andy Johnson about a year ago and we shared a beer on my porch and brainstormed ideas on how we could create an environment of more inclusion and getting more people to explore racing or doing group bike events and rides. We talked about ways BRAC could provide more value to cycling. I then interviewed Executive Director Shawn Ferrel and learned more about him and it was clear these guys love bikes and the lifestyle that goes with them, just like I do.   Video of the Week: Technique Tuesday - Ep. 1 - Monkey Bars   Upcoming Interviews: Rocky Harris - Rocky Harris, CEO of USA Triathlon is joining us to talk about the Endurance Exchange, the State of the Sport and the latest on USAT strategy.   Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

Strength & Speed's Brenna "Red Beast" Calvert returns along with Conquer The Gauntlet Pro Ashley Samples for a content packed episode.  Topics include the recent Florida race OCR Overload, the upcoming Hildervat Jax Beach Race (May 22-23) with some big Spartan Pro names attending, results from InsideTracker testing, Brenna's journey with the #75Hard challenge, Battle of the Lions preview (go listen to BROCR Supercast for the full run down) and Evan's big news for OCRmill 21,000 feet along with American Ninja Warrior.  The episode ends with the hardest we have ever left on air....get ready for some bathroom humor and if you are running, maybe walk it out for a minute so you don't hyperventilate from laughing too hard.   OCRmill 21,000 Feet Donation link/Virtual Race Option: https://www.facebook.com/donate/3421399457986321/ OCRmill 21,000 Feet Event Details: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/ocrmill-21-000-ft-2021 New S&S Ladies Joan of Arc Tank: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/apps/webstore/products/show/8211672 Ultra-OCR Man ANW Shirt: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/apps/webstore/products/show/8211666 Ultra-OCR Man ANW Shirt plus book: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/apps/webstore/products/show/8211667   Episode brought to you by InsideTracker Music provided by Dino Sinos

Chris Wooley is a Spartan Pro athlete with podium finishes in Hyrox and several US based stadium races. Chris also has top finishes in tower and dune running events. With a background as a coach and PT and has an extremely well thought out approach to training. We talk about: Advanced strength training techniques such as the conjugate method and maxim sustained power.How to improve running efficiency with cadence work. His prep to go after two world record for a mile run in full firefighter gear and the Murph world record. Follow Chris @ _chriswoolley_

Professional Boomerang Thrower, 4x American Ninja Warrior Veteran, 4x Spartan Pro Team Athlete and OCR World Championship Pro Team World Champion Logan Broadbent joins Evan and his cohost AC Hale for this content packed episode.  Logan's broad background in everything from boomerangs, to triathlon (world championship qualifier) to diving (All-American athlete) brings a lot of great information and lessons learned to OCR.  (Since the initial recording, Spartan confirmed Logan is on the Pro Team for 2021)   Episode brought to you by Egg Weights, a training tool for your arms and cardio simultaneously.  Used this link for 10% off: https://eggweights.com/?ref=ctgproteam Pick up a copy of "The New Strength & Speed's Guide to Elite Obstacle Course Racing": https://amzn.to/3oZ908O Music provided by Dino Sinos (Subscribe to his YouTube here)

OCR Unedited welcomes an inspirational and one of the toughest OCR elite athletes from Ontario, Canada, Cynthia Campanaro. Cynthia is a teacher, mother of 3, runner, Ultra runner, trail runner, Marathoner, former Spartan Pro team member, and Master Elite athlete. In this episode, Cynthia tells us how she got started in athletics and discovered OCR, 3rd place AG finish at the 2015 OCR World Championships in Ohio, her 2017 Spartan Ultra Beast, Stoneham win, her approach to nutrition, and so much more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Faye Morgan is a Spartan Pro athlete with a wide range of experiences and skills. She has top-ten finishes in the USNS and you can catch her on the podium at any SoCal spartan race. She has a background in ball sports, gymnastics, and CrossFit and uses her diverse background in training to help keep her at the top of the game. We talk about: How gymnastics training can help an OCR athleteWhat drives her to keep pushing for top-level results in her 40s. How to develop grit as an athleteFollow Faye @ fayemocrFollow along Reinforced Running Apply for One-on-one Coaching hereYouTube - Reinforced RunningIG Rich - @reinforced_running_rich & Josh @Ja_shua_ried Twitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster

OCR Unedited welcomes Wellington "BEEF" Co, Spartan Pro Athlete, from the Phillipines. Wellington "BEEF" Co is a Community coach, Fitness influencer, Brand Ambassador, National developmental Pool of athletes for the National Philippine Team, and newly inducted Spartan Pro athlete from the Philippines stepping up to the Elite level. In this episode, "BEEF" talks about his background been Canadian born and currently living in the Phillipines, how he got started in athletics and how he discovered OCR, his experience at the 2019 Spartan World Championships, in Lake Tahoe, some of his favourite and most memorable OCR races, his 2021 OCR goals, and so much more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

OCR Unedited welcomes Spartan Pro Team member, Kaci Monroe. Kaci is a Doctor of physical therapy at River Bend Physical Therapy, mother, wife, and Spartan Pro team member. She placed 3rd in the Mountain Series in 2018 & 2019, and has competed over 25 Spartan Races from 2018 to 2019. In this episode, Kaci talks about how she got started in OCR and her first race, back in 2013. When and why she switched and moved up to the Elite level, becoming a doctor of physical therapy and managing her Clinic River Bend Physical Therapy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

If you’re familiar with the Spartan world, you’d certainly recognize Kevin as the Spartan Pro, who's been on the podium in his age group last year in 30 separate Spartan events. Kevin is also the voice of Spartan on ESPN.  Stepping out of his comfort zone last year at the World's Toughest Race, Kevin took a job in production behind the cameras.  For him, it was an experience of a lifetime that brought out more weaknesses than he would ever have thought – but out of that mentally, emotionally, and physically brutal experience, he came out much stronger.  Today, Kevin gives us his different perspective on the race.  In this episode, you will hear: The physical and technical challenges of his job as an assistant cameraman at the EcoChallenge Kevin's Spartan race experience and how he trained for his races How the Spartan SGX came about and The Daily Burn Spartan A look into Spartan and OCR athletes Ryan Atkins and Rea Kolbl The camaraderies built from the race How he was able to bring out authentic conversations with the athletes Kevin’s personal challenges during the race Join the adventure! https://gosonja.com/ https://www.facebook.com/sonja.wieck https://www.instagram.com/gosonja/ https://twitter.com/goSonja Join my inner circle! If you would like to support the podcast – this space that I'm creating and these conversations that I'm having – please join my inner circle at https://www.patreon.com/GoSonja. Patreon is my online membership community that enables you to support my creative work as well as get access to more amazing resources!  Subscribe and Review I’d love for you to subscribe to my podcast. Each week, Tales of Toughness takes a deep dive into how to overcome limiting beliefs, developing awareness into why you compete, and understanding what makes high-performers tick. The goal is to help develop more confidence and toughness both mentally and physically. If you’re feeling really generous, I’d love for you to give me a review over on iTunes. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps me out a ton! If you really enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://gosonja.com/podcast​ to download it. Supporting Resources: Daily Burn Spartan https://dailyburn.com/program/spartan World OCR https://ocrworldchampionships.com/races/ *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

In this episode I talk with Spartan Pro Team member Ashley Heller, and about how her last race went in Jacksonville, FL. Where she placed 6th in the one and only national series race. Then we talk about covid times, how she found the sport,

In this episode I talk with Spartan Pro Team member Ashley Heller, and about how her last race went in Jacksonville, FL. Where she placed 6th in the one and only national series race. Then we talk about covid times, how she found the sport, and past races. We also discussed her hit and run accident she was in while she was out riding her elliptigo bike and how her recovery has been going. Check it out!

Cali Schweikhart is a Spartan Pro and set the American Record for HYROX double competition with one of our previous guests Morgan Schulz.  Both with degrees in Psychology, Cali talks with Evan about lessons learned from her backgrounds in soccer and basketball along with the psychology of sports performance.  Cali's got some great insight in this episode packed with a ton of content.   Episode brought to you by OOFOS, recovery shoes and sandals designed to take you to the next level. Music provided by Dino Sinos.

David Magida is a member of the Spartan Pro team, founder of Elevate Interval Fitness, and the commentator for the Spartan Race broadcasts, and author of "The Essentials of Obstacle Race Training."We talk about:The perils of reopening a gym during COVID and lessons on how to grow a fitness business. Why you should not let up on your running volume….ever.And how he has shifted his goals to longer road races and how he is making that fit in his training. Follow Dave at Elevate Interval Fitness On IG @Trainatelevate and @davidmagidaGet his books The Essentials of Obstacle Race Training Apply to be featured on a Training Audit Episode.Follow along Reinforced Running Apply for One-on-one Coaching hereYouTube - Reinforced RunningIG Rich - @reinforced_running_rich & Josh @Ja_shua_ried Twitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster

This dude is not only an incredible OCR athlete, he’s just an outright incredible dude!! So grateful he was open to spending time and digging into some of his specific training techniques… Even if you’re not an OCR athlete, still some great mindset insigt=hts included as well;) Enjoy!! And, if your an OCR athlete who’s…

Matt Rock is a Spartan Pro athlete and full-time dad with a full-time job Matt came into competitive running in his 30s and did not find instant success. He made the decision to dedicate himself to the craft so that he could be competitive. Eventually, he found himself in OCR where now at 40 he is one of the top competitors in the world. Touting the second place in the Spartan Mountain series in 2019. During the episode we talk about: The process of coming into elite running later in life. How to harness a competitive mindset from previous athletic endeavors. How to deliver a positive message to his kids through training and racing. Follow Matt on IG @matt.rock.summitFollow along Reinforced Running Apply for One-on-one Coaching hereYouTube - Reinforced RunningIG Rich - @reinforced_running_rich & Josh @Ja_shua_ried Twitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster

Army Ranger and Spartan Pro Mark Gaudet joins Evan to talk crossover points between combat, military training, Ranger School and Obstacle Course Racing (OCR). The two share some "fun" Ranger School stories, talk about "The Army's Obstacle Course", the Darby Queen, and deep dive into Mark's champion mindset, mental toughness along with not quitting.  As a 4x competitor at the Best Ranger Competition and Afghanistan war veteran Mark has a lot of great knowledge that his led to huge success in OCR including being on the Spartan Pro Team, currently in 7th at the Spartan US National Series, 4th at World's Toughest Mudder and a whole lot more.     Episode brought to you by Hammer Nutrition, use ref#240887 for 15% off your first order from www.HammerNutrition.com

Ocr Unedited Episode 14: Go Elite with Spartan pro Mik Gerylo. Today Mik joins us to share his Ocr story. We go from his unexpected podium in his first race, all the way to his experience taking part in the Obstacle Sports Canada Virtual Challenge and why he disqualified himself. Plus Mik and Dave team up and pressure Juan to run with the big boys at Blue Mountain. Sadly OCRWC was canceled 5 min after this interview was recorded. We will discuss that in our next episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the race limbo that we are living in these days, cyclists, runners and triathletes are all getting creative about how to stay motivated and engaged in their sport.  This week Bill's Strava-stalking pays off big with the notice of an epic 1 day ride by Clif Pro team cyclist Russell Finsterwald and Kalan Beisel.  We caught up with Russell and Kalan to talk about their 240 mile and 20K of climbing in a single day's ride.  As it turns out, we aren't the only ones Strava-stalking.  I was on my Thursday run with my buddy Aaron Monroe and I started to tell him about these two guys who did a 240 mile single day ride - he replied "you interviewed Kalan Beisel?"  For those of you who live in the front-range of Colorado, you'll find this route absolutely fascinating (and mind boggling).  For those of you not in the area, don't worry, we've got a lot of interesting information that you can apply to your riding or perhaps inspire you do an epic ride where you live! Thanks to last week's guest, 5x Ironman champ and Spartan Pro team member Heather Gollnick.  If you missed it, go back to episode #236 and hear about her crazy high racing volume and learn more about her role as head triathlon coach at Liberty University and IronEdge Coaching.   In Today's Show: Interview with Russell and Kalan Endurance News - Peak Cancelled, USAT Foundation ride with Rocky Harris Announcements: We are now on Spotify Please subscribe to 303 Endurance Sponsor UCAN: UCAN has kicked off our Father's Day Sale - 20% off all powders and bars - see below for the link and please share if you'd like.  Follow UCAN for all the great content too!  Last Tuesday they had a virtual event Tuesday 8pm ET with running legend, Ryan They also had their weekly Zwift Ride. UCAN gives you steady energy so you can finish stronger. UCAN Performance Energy and Bars are powered by SuperStarch®.  Use in your training to fuel the healthy way and recover quickly! Use code MHE2020 for 15% off at generationucan.com, or try the UCAN Tri Starter Pack - 50% off, limit 1 - https://www.generationucan.com/product/ucan-tri-starter-pack-50-off/      Interview with Russell Finsterwald and Kalan Beisel: Kalan's race resume includes: 3x U.S. 24 Hour National Champion (4-man) 2013 Rocky Mountain Endurance Series Champion 1st place 2013 Gunnison Growler (course record) 1st place 2014 Banana Belt (course record) 1st place 2015 1/2 Gunnison Growler 1st place 2015 Dawn til Dusk Duo 12 Hour Race (course record) 1st place 2015 5-person Co-ed Duo 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo Russell's resume includes: 1 million feet of climbing in 2018 5 x National champion Sponsor VENGA: VENGA Ultra Gels, gummies and the Recovery Balm use Nano Emulsion Technology to get up to 5x CBD in your Blood Stream.  It's 100% THC-Free, Works Fast and the Ultra Gels make sure you get a Precise dose.  Great reducing inflammation and helping you get great sleep. “Venga!” is a Spanish for “Come on! go!   What's New in the 303: Boulder Peak Cancelled In the case of Boulder Peak, Boulder County is extending their restriction of 100 maximum gathering size through July, thereby forcing us to cancel the July 12th, Boulder Sports Chiropractic Boulder Peak Triathlon. Since 1991, the Boulder Peak Triathlon has experienced its ups and downs, but has always found a way to survive. This season will be no different. All registered athletes, and those who elected to transfer from the Colorado Triathlon, will be receiving an additional email with special instructions regarding their entry.   The EPIC MINI Triathlon The name says it all! The “EPIC MINI” Triathlon. Taking place at a central venue located in Fort Collins Colorado, this race packs a punch of fun. Choose a sprint or supersprint distance course to race! Fort Collins boasts some of the best local breweries around, bike friendly paths at every turn (the Spring Creek Trail is next to the run course) and a ton of activities all within minutes of iconic downtown – also known as “Old Town”. Don’t take our word for it – make a weekend out of this event and plan to get a little extra sight seeing done!   Lachlan Morton breaks Everesting record - from Cyclingtips.com Lachlan Morton has set a new Everesting record in an official time of 7 hours, 32 minutes, and 54 seconds.  Morton took the record from pro mountain biker Keegan Swenson, who took it from Phil Gaimon with a time of seven hours, 40 minutes, and five seconds. Morton averaged 254 watts over the effort. His attempt took place on the backside of Rist Canyon, outside Fort Collins, Colorado. Morton completed 42 laps of the climb to reach the height of Mount Everest, 8,848m (29,029 feet). Each climb up took him roughly nine minutes. Endurance News: With dream deferred, Olympic hopefuls to bike across Colorado for charity The postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics was a necessary, but frustrating blow to athletes around the world. But with the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to take lives and leave millions jobless, some Americans are using their free time for a good cause.  Nine U.S. Olympic and Paralympic triathlete hopefuls are biking 483 miles across the state of Colorado in just 24 hours to raise money for charity. Named the "Operation CO>COVID," the team is hoping to raise more than $20,000 for the USA Triathlon Foundation COVID-19 Relief Fund and the Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado.  "Instead of racing in Tokyo, we will be racing the sun to finish our ride before sundown and raising money to give back to the community for COVID-19 relief," triathlete and paralympic hopeful Melissa Stockwell said. "It's really just us wanting to give back. Just to help out a community that we're really passionate about."  The relay challenge will take place June 19, starting on the Utah-Colorado border heading east across the Rockies before ending in Kansas. The team will bike in groups of three, taking shifts while gaining a grueling 23,000 feet in elevation. Team USA did the math-- the bikers must maintain a average speed of 21 miles per hour to cross the state before a full day is up. Athletes will be divided into three teams of three, with each person covering up to four different segments ranging from 3-15 miles at a time. The first riders will begin cycling from the Utah-Colorado state line in the evening (exact time TBD) on Friday, June 19, with a goal to be at the Colorado-Kansas state line 24 hours later on Saturday, June 20. Toyota support vehicles will transport the rest of the athletes and their gear along the route, stopping to swap riders after each segment. The athletes must collectively maintain an average of 21 miles per hour in order to successfully cross the state within 24 hours. The participating athletes include: Kyle Coon, Tokyo Paralympic Hopeful Hailey Danz, Rio 2016 Paralympic Silver Medalist and Tokyo Paralympic Hopeful Kendall Gretsch, PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Gold Medalist and Tokyo Paralympic Hopeful Kevin McDowell, Tokyo Olympic Hopeful Jack O'Neil, U.S. Paratriathlon Junior Development Team Member Allysa Seely, Rio 2016 Paralympic Gold Medalist and Tokyo Paralympic Hopeful Melissa Stockwell, Rio 2016 Paralympic Bronze Medalist and Tokyo Paralympic Hopeful, Team Toyota Athlete Renée Tomlin, Tokyo Olympic Hopeful Alex Libin, Elite Triathlete and Guide for Kyle Coon Rocky Harris, USA Triathlon Chief Executive Officer Video of the Week: 2019 USA Cycling Russell Finsterwald Marathon National Champion   Upcoming Interviews: Rocky Harris, CEO of USA Triathlon, will join us to talk about the bike across Colorado and updates on USAT. Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us on social media including @303endurance and @triathlon and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

In the race limbo that we are living in these days, cyclists, runners and triathletes are all getting creative about how to stay motivated and engaged in their sport.  This week Bill's Strava-stalking pays off big with the notice of an epic 1 day ride by Clif Pro team cyclist Russell Finsterwald and Kalan Beisel.  We caught up with Russell and Kalan to talk about their 240 mile and 20K of climbing in a single day's ride.  As it turns out, we aren't the only ones Strava-stalking.  I was on my Thursday run with my buddy Aaron Monroe and I started to tell him about these two guys who did a 240 mile single day ride - he replied "you interviewed Kalan Beisel?"  For those of you who live in the front-range of Colorado, you'll find this route absolutely fascinating (and mind boggling).  For those of you not in the area, don't worry, we've got a lot of interesting information that you can apply to your riding or perhaps inspire you do an epic ride where you live! Thanks to last week's guest, 5x Ironman champ and Spartan Pro team member Heather Gollnick.  If you missed it, go back to episode #236 and hear about her crazy high racing volume and learn more about her role as head triathlon coach at Liberty University and IronEdge Coaching.   In Today's Show: Interview with Russell and Kalan Endurance News - Peak Cancelled, USAT Foundation ride with Rocky Harris Announcements: We are now on Spotify Please subscribe to 303 Endurance Sponsor UCAN: UCAN has kicked off our Father's Day Sale - 20% off all powders and bars - see below for the link and please share if you'd like.  Follow UCAN for all the great content too!  Last Tuesday they had a virtual event Tuesday 8pm ET with running legend, Ryan They also had their weekly Zwift Ride. UCAN gives you steady energy so you can finish stronger. UCAN Performance Energy and Bars are powered by SuperStarch®.  Use in your training to fuel the healthy way and recover quickly! Use code MHE2020 for 15% off at generationucan.com, or try the UCAN Tri Starter Pack - 50% off, limit 1 - https://www.generationucan.com/product/ucan-tri-starter-pack-50-off/      Interview with Russell Finsterwald and Kalan Beisel: Kalan's race resume includes: 3x U.S. 24 Hour National Champion (4-man) 2013 Rocky Mountain Endurance Series Champion 1st place 2013 Gunnison Growler (course record) 1st place 2014 Banana Belt (course record) 1st place 2015 1/2 Gunnison Growler 1st place 2015 Dawn til Dusk Duo 12 Hour Race (course record) 1st place 2015 5-person Co-ed Duo 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo Russell's resume includes: 1 million feet of climbing in 2018 5 x National champion Sponsor VENGA: VENGA Ultra Gels, gummies and the Recovery Balm use Nano Emulsion Technology to get up to 5x CBD in your Blood Stream.  It's 100% THC-Free, Works Fast and the Ultra Gels make sure you get a Precise dose.  Great reducing inflammation and helping you get great sleep. “Venga!” is a Spanish for “Come on! go!   What's New in the 303: Boulder Peak Cancelled In the case of Boulder Peak, Boulder County is extending their restriction of 100 maximum gathering size through July, thereby forcing us to cancel the July 12th, Boulder Sports Chiropractic Boulder Peak Triathlon. Since 1991, the Boulder Peak Triathlon has experienced its ups and downs, but has always found a way to survive. This season will be no different. All registered athletes, and those who elected to transfer from the Colorado Triathlon, will be receiving an additional email with special instructions regarding their entry.   The EPIC MINI Triathlon The name says it all! The “EPIC MINI” Triathlon. Taking place at a central venue located in Fort Collins Colorado, this race packs a punch of fun. Choose a sprint or supersprint distance course to race! Fort Collins boasts some of the best local breweries around, bike friendly paths at every turn (the Spring Creek Trail is next to the run course) and a ton of activities all within minutes of iconic downtown – also known as “Old Town”. Don’t take our word for it – make a weekend out of this event and plan to get a little extra sight seeing done!   Lachlan Morton breaks Everesting record - from Cyclingtips.com Lachlan Morton has set a new Everesting record in an official time of 7 hours, 32 minutes, and 54 seconds.  Morton took the record from pro mountain biker Keegan Swenson, who took it from Phil Gaimon with a time of seven hours, 40 minutes, and five seconds. Morton averaged 254 watts over the effort. His attempt took place on the backside of Rist Canyon, outside Fort Collins, Colorado. Morton completed 42 laps of the climb to reach the height of Mount Everest, 8,848m (29,029 feet). Each climb up took him roughly nine minutes. Endurance News: With dream deferred, Olympic hopefuls to bike across Colorado for charity The postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics was a necessary, but frustrating blow to athletes around the world. But with the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to take lives and leave millions jobless, some Americans are using their free time for a good cause.  Nine U.S. Olympic and Paralympic triathlete hopefuls are biking 483 miles across the state of Colorado in just 24 hours to raise money for charity. Named the "Operation CO>COVID," the team is hoping to raise more than $20,000 for the USA Triathlon Foundation COVID-19 Relief Fund and the Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado.  "Instead of racing in Tokyo, we will be racing the sun to finish our ride before sundown and raising money to give back to the community for COVID-19 relief," triathlete and paralympic hopeful Melissa Stockwell said. "It's really just us wanting to give back. Just to help out a community that we're really passionate about."  The relay challenge will take place June 19, starting on the Utah-Colorado border heading east across the Rockies before ending in Kansas. The team will bike in groups of three, taking shifts while gaining a grueling 23,000 feet in elevation. Team USA did the math-- the bikers must maintain a average speed of 21 miles per hour to cross the state before a full day is up. Athletes will be divided into three teams of three, with each person covering up to four different segments ranging from 3-15 miles at a time. The first riders will begin cycling from the Utah-Colorado state line in the evening (exact time TBD) on Friday, June 19, with a goal to be at the Colorado-Kansas state line 24 hours later on Saturday, June 20. Toyota support vehicles will transport the rest of the athletes and their gear along the route, stopping to swap riders after each segment. The athletes must collectively maintain an average of 21 miles per hour in order to successfully cross the state within 24 hours. The participating athletes include: Kyle Coon, Tokyo Paralympic Hopeful Hailey Danz, Rio 2016 Paralympic Silver Medalist and Tokyo Paralympic Hopeful Kendall Gretsch, PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Gold Medalist and Tokyo Paralympic Hopeful Kevin McDowell, Tokyo Olympic Hopeful Jack O'Neil, U.S. Paratriathlon Junior Development Team Member Allysa Seely, Rio 2016 Paralympic Gold Medalist and Tokyo Paralympic Hopeful Melissa Stockwell, Rio 2016 Paralympic Bronze Medalist and Tokyo Paralympic Hopeful, Team Toyota Athlete Renée Tomlin, Tokyo Olympic Hopeful Alex Libin, Elite Triathlete and Guide for Kyle Coon Rocky Harris, USA Triathlon Chief Executive Officer Video of the Week: 2019 USA Cycling Russell Finsterwald Marathon National Champion   Upcoming Interviews: Rocky Harris, CEO of USA Triathlon, will join us to talk about the bike across Colorado and updates on USAT. Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us on social media including @303endurance and @triathlon and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

We've got 5x Ironman champ and Spartan Pro team member Heather Gollnick.  She's the head coach at Liberty University and she and her husband have their own coaching business IronEdge Coaching.   Thanks to last week's guest, Erin Carson of Rally Sports and ECFIT. In Today's Show: Interview with Heather Gollnick Endurance News - Ironman Return To Racing Steps What's New in the 303 - What's the status with local races, Colorado Classic and more.   Sponsor UCAN: Bill, did you get your UCAN Starter Pack yet?  I've been going through it myself.  Really loving drinking a bottle prior to a long run and then just carrying the hydration formula with extra salts.   UCAN gives you steady energy so you can finish stronger. UCAN Performance Energy and Bars are powered by SuperStarch®.  Use in your training to fuel the healthy way and recover quickly! Use code MHE2020 for 15% off at generationucan.com, or try the UCAN Tri Starter Pack - 50% off, limit 1 - https://www.generationucan.com/product/ucan-tri-starter-pack-50-off/      Interview with Heather Gollnick: Heather Gollnick was at the top of her triathlon career about the time I was discovering triathlon.  She raced a ton as a pro triathlete and races a ton more as a OCR Spartan pro.  As you'll hear she loves to train as well.  As we mentioned in the intro that she is head triathlon coach at Liberty University and co-owner of IronEdge Coaching.  Let's chat with Heather Gollnick.   Post interview discussion. I do remember seeing video of Heather doing a cartwheel We didn't get into it but I read an interview with Heather where she talks about her daughter [Jordon], born with cerebral palsy, and was told by doctors that she would would never walk. She walks with a cane now.  I also read that in her first Ironman in Madison WI she didn't think she could even start the run.  She saw Jordon and it hit her that Jordon would want that opportunity to run, so Heather ran for her daughter.  She said "I think of Jordan every time I'm in a race and I want to stop or slow down.''   Sponsor VENGA: Thanks to Jay O'Hare at VENGA for the introduction to Heather.  We didn’t discuss VENGA as much as I was hoping to.  We've both been trying the Ultra Gels and the Recovery Balm.  There big thing is the Nano Emulsion Technology which makes it water soluble, getting up to 5x CBD in your Blood Stream.  It's 100% THC-Free, Works Fast and the Ultra Gels make sure you get a Precise dose.  Great reducing inflammation and helping you get great sleep.   “Venga!” is a Spanish for “Come on! go! Endurance News:   Ironman Lubbock 70.3 is on.  Check out the Athlete Guide as a template for future races. https://ironmanlubbock.com/assets/images/2020-guide.pdf    IRONMAN Return To Racing https://www.facebook.com/IRONMANtri/ Health screening which includes questionnaire and touchless temperature check physical distancing markers Designated check-in times Athlete briefings virtual Reduced touchpoints (bikes per rack, recommended self support, Swim start (pulsed, smaller waves, wider entrance points) More space Shade tents instead of change tents Athletes rack their own bikes Number and location of aid stations.  More emphasis on special needs bags. Volunteers to restock instead of serve More physical space at the finish line Individual race choices   What's New in the 303:   About Without Limits and Boulder Peak? https://www.withoutlimits.co/boulder-peak-triathlon-race-info   Eight U.S. Olympic and Paralympic triathlon hopefuls, along with USA Triathlon CEO Rocky Harris and one guide for a visually impaired athlete, who will be riding across the state of Colorado in a 24-hour relay on June 19-20 to raise funds for COVID-19 relief. The ride will cover 483 miles in total distance, gaining nearly 23,000 feet of elevation as it extends from the Utah-Colorado state line in Montrose, Colorado, to the Colorado-Kansas state line at U.S. 40 and CR 57 (near the town of Arapahoe, Colorado). The route travels from the Western Slope up into the Rocky Mountains, cresting Monarch Pass at 11,312 feet of elevation before descending into the Front Range via Colorado Springs and into the Eastern Plains.   A local news station in Colorado Springs put together this quick segment yesterday: https://www.kktv.com/content/sports/With-dream-deferred-Olympic-hopefuls-to-bike-across-Colorado-for-charity-571111931.html. Boulder’s Dede Griesbauer and Kennett Peterson dominate the IRONMAN VR10 Pro Challenge Weekend The 10th edition of the IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge saw a United States sweep with Dede Griesbauer winning the women’s race and Kennett Peterson taking the top honors in the men’s race as eight top triathletes battled it out over the course of two days. Mixing up the format, athletes took on a 3 km run through the Eagle Trail in Boulder, Colorado before hopping on their trainers. From there, athletes began their 40 km bike ride in Gerry Boyle Park on a portion of the newly offered IRONMAN 70.3 Eagleman bike course, utilizing Official Virtual Cycling partner ROUVY’s augmented reality. In the closely contested professional women’s race, Dede Griesbauer (USA) fought her way into the top spot with an impressive performance, finishing the 3 km run and 40 km bike in an overall time of 1:07:53, while Lindsey Jerdonek (USA) finished in second place with a combined time of 1:08:42. Danielle Mack (USA) took third position with a finishing time of 1:10:09 and Rachel Olson (USA) rounded out the group with a time of 1:11:19. Colorado Classic Planning to Roll With “Made for TV” Model Denver, CO (June 9, 2020) — In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Colorado Classic® presented by VF Corporation today released an initial statement sharing their intention to continue their August race with a revised format, a ‘Made for TV Streaming’ model. With a new race model that limits the gathering of crowds and prioritizes the safety of riders, host communities and staff, the race organizers feel optimistic that America’s premier all-women’s professional road cycling race could successfully continue August 27-30, 2020 — pending the appropriate approvals from the State, county and city health departments. Video of the Week: Venga CBD Review 2020 - THC-Free CBD For Ultrarunners/Endurance Athletes   Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us on social media including @303endurance and @triathlon and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

We've got 5x Ironman champ and Spartan Pro team member Heather Gollnick.  She's the head coach at Liberty University and she and her husband have their own coaching business IronEdge Coaching.   Thanks to last week's guest, Erin Carson of Rally Sports and ECFIT. In Today's Show: Interview with Heather Gollnick Endurance News - Ironman Return To Racing Steps What's New in the 303 - What's the status with local races, Colorado Classic and more.   Sponsor UCAN: Bill, did you get your UCAN Starter Pack yet?  I've been going through it myself.  Really loving drinking a bottle prior to a long run and then just carrying the hydration formula with extra salts.   UCAN gives you steady energy so you can finish stronger. UCAN Performance Energy and Bars are powered by SuperStarch®.  Use in your training to fuel the healthy way and recover quickly! Use code MHE2020 for 15% off at generationucan.com, or try the UCAN Tri Starter Pack - 50% off, limit 1 - https://www.generationucan.com/product/ucan-tri-starter-pack-50-off/      Interview with Heather Gollnick: Heather Gollnick was at the top of her triathlon career about the time I was discovering triathlon.  She raced a ton as a pro triathlete and races a ton more as a OCR Spartan pro.  As you'll hear she loves to train as well.  As we mentioned in the intro that she is head triathlon coach at Liberty University and co-owner of IronEdge Coaching.  Let's chat with Heather Gollnick.   Post interview discussion. I do remember seeing video of Heather doing a cartwheel We didn't get into it but I read an interview with Heather where she talks about her daughter [Jordon], born with cerebral palsy, and was told by doctors that she would would never walk. She walks with a cane now.  I also read that in her first Ironman in Madison WI she didn't think she could even start the run.  She saw Jordon and it hit her that Jordon would want that opportunity to run, so Heather ran for her daughter.  She said "I think of Jordan every time I'm in a race and I want to stop or slow down.''   Sponsor VENGA: Thanks to Jay O'Hare at VENGA for the introduction to Heather.  We didn’t discuss VENGA as much as I was hoping to.  We've both been trying the Ultra Gels and the Recovery Balm.  There big thing is the Nano Emulsion Technology which makes it water soluble, getting up to 5x CBD in your Blood Stream.  It's 100% THC-Free, Works Fast and the Ultra Gels make sure you get a Precise dose.  Great reducing inflammation and helping you get great sleep.   “Venga!” is a Spanish for “Come on! go! Endurance News:   Ironman Lubbock 70.3 is on.  Check out the Athlete Guide as a template for future races. https://ironmanlubbock.com/assets/images/2020-guide.pdf    IRONMAN Return To Racing https://www.facebook.com/IRONMANtri/ Health screening which includes questionnaire and touchless temperature check physical distancing markers Designated check-in times Athlete briefings virtual Reduced touchpoints (bikes per rack, recommended self support, Swim start (pulsed, smaller waves, wider entrance points) More space Shade tents instead of change tents Athletes rack their own bikes Number and location of aid stations.  More emphasis on special needs bags. Volunteers to restock instead of serve More physical space at the finish line Individual race choices   What's New in the 303:   About Without Limits and Boulder Peak? https://www.withoutlimits.co/boulder-peak-triathlon-race-info   Eight U.S. Olympic and Paralympic triathlon hopefuls, along with USA Triathlon CEO Rocky Harris and one guide for a visually impaired athlete, who will be riding across the state of Colorado in a 24-hour relay on June 19-20 to raise funds for COVID-19 relief. The ride will cover 483 miles in total distance, gaining nearly 23,000 feet of elevation as it extends from the Utah-Colorado state line in Montrose, Colorado, to the Colorado-Kansas state line at U.S. 40 and CR 57 (near the town of Arapahoe, Colorado). The route travels from the Western Slope up into the Rocky Mountains, cresting Monarch Pass at 11,312 feet of elevation before descending into the Front Range via Colorado Springs and into the Eastern Plains.   A local news station in Colorado Springs put together this quick segment yesterday: https://www.kktv.com/content/sports/With-dream-deferred-Olympic-hopefuls-to-bike-across-Colorado-for-charity-571111931.html. Boulder’s Dede Griesbauer and Kennett Peterson dominate the IRONMAN VR10 Pro Challenge Weekend The 10th edition of the IRONMAN® VR™ Pro Challenge saw a United States sweep with Dede Griesbauer winning the women’s race and Kennett Peterson taking the top honors in the men’s race as eight top triathletes battled it out over the course of two days. Mixing up the format, athletes took on a 3 km run through the Eagle Trail in Boulder, Colorado before hopping on their trainers. From there, athletes began their 40 km bike ride in Gerry Boyle Park on a portion of the newly offered IRONMAN 70.3 Eagleman bike course, utilizing Official Virtual Cycling partner ROUVY’s augmented reality. In the closely contested professional women’s race, Dede Griesbauer (USA) fought her way into the top spot with an impressive performance, finishing the 3 km run and 40 km bike in an overall time of 1:07:53, while Lindsey Jerdonek (USA) finished in second place with a combined time of 1:08:42. Danielle Mack (USA) took third position with a finishing time of 1:10:09 and Rachel Olson (USA) rounded out the group with a time of 1:11:19. Colorado Classic Planning to Roll With “Made for TV” Model Denver, CO (June 9, 2020) — In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Colorado Classic® presented by VF Corporation today released an initial statement sharing their intention to continue their August race with a revised format, a ‘Made for TV Streaming’ model. With a new race model that limits the gathering of crowds and prioritizes the safety of riders, host communities and staff, the race organizers feel optimistic that America’s premier all-women’s professional road cycling race could successfully continue August 27-30, 2020 — pending the appropriate approvals from the State, county and city health departments. Video of the Week: Venga CBD Review 2020 - THC-Free CBD For Ultrarunners/Endurance Athletes   Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us on social media including @303endurance and @triathlon and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

Taylor Turney is a Spartan Pro athlete and an endurance coach with Redox Running and Yancy camp.With a specialty of mountain running we chat about: Strategically improving your agility for better downhill running.How to manage your load for training your uphills without losing your speed and running economy. How to balance your strength training and mountain running to improve your performance. Follow Taylor on IG @tridgerunner and at Redox RunningMore from Reinforced RunningApply for One-on-one Coaching hereFollow along Reinforced Running YouTube - Reinforced RunningIG Rich - @reinforced_running_rich & Josh @Ja_shua_ried Twitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on Facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster

In this episode Mo & Miles sit down with 4-time American Ninja Warrior competitor, National Boomerang Champion, Spartan Pro Team member and one hell of a great dude Logan Broadbent! Logan has an incredible story that will motivate you and show that YOU control your outcome and that you are NOT defined by your circumstance/surroundings.  We discuss: How Logan overcame a tough childhood of poverty and mental abuse from a step parent by turning his focus to sports and self-improvement How he got into boomerang competitions and the challenges, science, and patience that goes with learning all the skills/tricks How he found Spartan Race and his goals for climbing the top 10 pro ladder How he uses family to stay mentally strong and motivated and more! 

Spartan purist and 2nd year veteran of the Spartan Pro Team, Immie Cross, joins Evan to talk Obstacle Course Racing (OCR).  She runs through her tryouts for the Spartan Pro Team, how she found OCR, what makes her keep coming back, how she finally conquered one of her most challenging obstacles and a ton of great mental tips for racing/training.  Plus, the two talk Spartan World Championship, global travel and lots more.    Episode brought to you by YOLKED, protein's perfect partner.  Use code Strength20 for 20% off every order from www.Yolked.com Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush

Timmie Brann is a gym owner, coach, and Spartan Pro. Timmie’s gym “Hybrid house” and online coaching “Brannd performance” serves athletes who want to train hard to find their potential.In this episode we cover:Why you should be gentle with yourself during a stressful time.How to follow your authentic goals to get results. Practical ways to improve your OCR performance at home.Follow Timmie on IG @branndperformance and @hybridinthehouse or on the web at http://www.hybridhouse.co/ and https://www.branndperformance.com/Follow along Reinforced Running Learn more about one-on-one Coaching hereIG Rich - @reinforced_running_rich & Josh @Ja_shua_ried Twitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster

Today on this very special episode of BeastNet Host Mike James lands his "White Whale"(Moby Dick reference) After almost three years of trying to sync schedules, work interruptions, and figuring out how to make things work, Today Mike talks with Trailmaster Steve Hammond. Starting April 1, Participate in the Hammond challenge. You Run the number of miles for the day of the month. 1 mile on the first, 2 miles on the second, and so on until 30 miles on the 30th of April(You can substitute other mileage, biking, rowing, etc if daily marathons aren't your thing). Join us with him and log your progress on Instagram tagging @trailmasterhammond #HammondChallenge @BeastNetPod Mike and Steve reminisce about how they met at the 2016 Montana Beast when Steve was the Sweeper and they laugh about that experience with Mike and Stevie. They discuss what got Steve into OCR, his life as an international whitewater guide, Skiing all around the world, and eventually how his now wife Stacey suggested he tried @Spartan. Mike and Hammond compare stories about Seattle, Las Vegas, and of course many stories about Montana. From there they talk about the current race season, Broken Arrow Skyrace World Cup Race (Like a trail race, but extreme. 5-8k elevation gains, crazy views, and a fun crossover for Spartan Pro athletes), Spartan and OCR delays for COVID19, and the Hammond Challenge. WANT FREE STUFF? Do us a favor and rate us and leave a review on your favorite Podcast Platform. Screenshot it and email the review to us at BeastNetPodcast@gmail.com and we will send you a sticker. www.BeastNetPod.com Get Your Groove On by Ron Gelinas Chillout Lounge | https://soundcloud.com/atmospheric-music-portal Torn by Ron Gelinas Chillout Lounge Freedom by Twisterium | https://www.twisterium.com Bittersweet by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Wandering by Numall Fix | https://soundcloud.com/numall-fix Runaways by MegaEnx | https://soundcloud.com/megaenx Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US #BeastNetPod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/support

Faye Morgan is a mom of 4, military vet, and Spartan Pro. We discuss if it's possible to stay in, home school, not go insane, and much more. Show Notes Faye on IG Support Us On Patreon

Matt Liptak is a Spartan Pro and OCR Coach who has a wealth of knowledge. He is as well-read and has done as much research as anyone I know on the sport for OCR. We need coaches like Matt who will experiment with his training with the goal of developing practical training for the OCR athletes. In this episode we cover:How to systematically create a workout routine with a limited time budget. Why training for speed can be as effective as training for absolute strength when it comes to performance. Some errors that many. I mean many OCR athletes are committing and some proper alternatives to these methods.Follow Matt on IG @zebramanrunsHit Subscribe to get the latest episodes of Reinforced Running PodcastApply for One-on-one Coaching hereFollow along Reinforced Running IG @reinforced_running_richTwitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster

The day prior to the  US National Series kicking off it's first race in Jacksonville, Spartan held a Pro Day to get media with many of the Spartan Pro Team. We recorded interviews with: Nicky Ryker, Taylor Turney, Mark Batres, Natalie Miano, Ashley Heller, Leigh Anne Wasteney, Kaci Monroe, Ally Tippetts, Erin Sondej, Faye Morgan, Nicole Mericle and Johnny Luna Lima. Support Us On Patreon

Ashely Heller is a Spartan Pro, a coach, and a wearer of many hats. Ashley is also a deep thinker about the sport and has a ton of great insight into performance. We do a deep dive in the mental aspect of training which Ashely has spent a ton of time honing in her own practice and helping the athletes she coaches. In this episode we talk about: Mental training tactics for better performance Why you need a broad plan that is adaptable.And how to systematically work on your weaknesses.Follow Ashley on IG @ashmillost22Hit Subscribe to get the latest episodes of Reinforced Running PodcastApply for One-on-one Coaching hereFollow along Reinforced Running IG @reinforced_running_richTwitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster

Heute zu Gast: Spartan Pro Jan Philip Dieckmann! Unsere OCR Handyhüllen: https://teamchriscross.de/handyhuellen/ Instagram: @teamchriscross ( https://www.instagram.com/teamchriscross/ ) Facebook: @OCRCrosscast ( https://www.facebook.com/OCRCrossCast/ ) Website: https://teamchriscross.de/ Jan erzählt über seine Erfolge im OCR! 2019 sicherte er sich bei der OCRWC auf dem Short- und Standartkurs in seiner Altersklasse den 3. Platz! Ansonsten läuft Jan für Deutschland im Spartan Pro Team und gibt Einblicke in die Vorteile des Pro Teams. Wie sieht sein Training aus? Was genau macht er an Kraftübungen? Wie sieht sein Laufplan auf? Hat er eine Mobility Routine und wie sieht sein Essen aus? Natürlich hat jeder OCRler Lieblings - und Hasshindernisse. Welches Hindernis Jan jedes Mal zum Krampfen bringt erzählt er euch hier. Als Teamcaptain von MIT Germany gibt er Einblicke in das Teamleben: wie sich das Team gegenseitig Pusht und motiviert, wie man Mitglied werden kann und was für Vorteile ein Team allgemein hat. Diese Podcast-Episode haben wir bei uns in Braunschweig aufgezeichnet, Jan war damit unser erster Interviewgast, der persönlich zum Gespräch Vorort bei uns war. Außerdem: Mit Jan haben wir auf Instagram das erste Live-Interview gemacht. Einige haben also bereits das Interview hören können. Hier das Ganze nochmal zum nachhören. Folge Jan auf Instagram:@jan_ocr Weitere Big News: ab heute kannst du auf unserer Internetseite individuell gelasterte Holzhandyhüllen bestellen! So sicherst du dir dein Teamlogo eingelasert auf deinem Handy! Findest du hier: https://teamchriscross.de/handyhuellen/

Spartan World Champion and Trifecta World Champion Nicole Mericle and Spartan North American Champion Ryan Woods discuss contract negotiations with Spartan Brass. Show Notes Listen to Joe Desena’s take here. OCR Discord Chat Support Us On Patreon

Spartan Race CEO, Joe Desena, speaks out on yesterday's athlete kerfuffle over Spartan Pro Team contracts. OCR Discord Chat Support Us On Patreon

Mark Batres is a coach of athletes, Spartan Pro, and a form high-level runner on the track and roads. Including such accolades as - 5 time all American, and a 2:19 marathon. But his fast running did not make him an instant success at OCR - he worked as hard to learn the sport and is now one of the best in the world.In this episode we cover:Why the fastest runners are not always the best at OCRThe mindset to overcome injury - and in Mark’s case a devastating career-threatening injury. The value of coaching and why you should want a coach who has a coach.And why you should floss your teeth.Follow Mark on IG @Mgbracing and learn more about his coaching at https://www.mgb-racing.com/coach-markHit Subscribe to get the latest episodes of Reinforced Running PodcastApply for One-on-one Coaching hereFollow along Reinforced Running IG @reinforced_running_richTwitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfasterGet your free Running Form Ebook @https://www.reinforcedrunning.com/running-form-ebook/

Today Hammer gets a chance to talk with Spartan Pro Team member Faye Morgan. They talk about everything from growing up in Seattle/Snohomish Wa, her time in the Marine Corps, and on through to life as a Spartan Pro Team member residing in California. Faye and Hammer talk about her past and how when she's on course she's running with her sisters that passed on at a young age. Faye also elaborates on what being a Spartan Pro means to different people and herself. She talks about Faye Stenning and Alex Walker and what its like having a day job and training for races. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beastnetpod/support

Spartan Pro Jordon Buscemi talks about his season including overcoming injury as his first year as a Spartan Pro.  Jordon talks Spartan World Championship in Tahoe, how he was able to race shirtless in the icy conditions and shares his thoughts on burpees.  Joining Jordon is Conquer The Gauntlet Pro Team's Evan Perperis and co-host Ashley Samples.  Ashley talks post-pregnancy training and Evan shares how he got sick at less than 24 hours before CTG Little Rock.  The group shares some fun facts about Gladiators and sewing skills in addition to discussing Conquer The Gauntlet, KC Timber Challenge and The Hammer Race.  Plus, a shout out to H&H Exteriors, Neptune, MudGear and BleggMits.    Episode brought to you by OOFOS, recovery footwear to help you perform at your best.  New styles and colors are now available on www.OOFOS.com Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush

Richard Diaz is a legendary coach, who specializes in OCR. He is the go-to guy when it comes to improving your running mechanics, making changes to your running form, and get the edge out there on the field. Richard Diaz has been in the business for decades and his athletes take top places in the OCR events. Just to mention a few, Hunter McIntire, Faye Stenning, or Veejay Jones (the youngest Spartan Pro athlete) Show notes: 3:30 – How Richard enjoys life and what he does 7:35 – Mechanical threshold – testing the correct running technique 15:30 – How to train for OCR focus on the weaknesses first; training specificity; how much to run; 25:00 Training tips for beginners – How to prepare for OCR 33:30 Tips for intermediate work on the basics and efficiency; 37:30 Correcting your running & recovery testing your HR response; signs of overtraining; nutrition “As an athlete nutrition should be given” 53:21 Propper nutrition for athletes ketogenic diet; training your body to burn fat; CONNECT WITH RICHARD DIAZ Website: http://www.diazhumanperformance.com/ Sign up for Richard’s Clinics: http://www.naturalrunningcoach.net Podcast: http://www.naturalrunningnetwork.com --- Join My FB group Performance Lifestyle: https://www.facebook.com/groups/80303... IG: @performanceoptimized Web: https://www.danweiss.eu Sign up for newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/dwcoach

In this episode Spartan Pro Team member Leigh Anne Wasteney tells us all about:   How she went from a degree in Exercise Science to owning a coffee shop The importance of following your passion and finding your purpose The difference between dark roast and white coffee The importance of a good mentor  The power of daily breathing, mindset, and mediation work What went well and not so well at Spartan U.S. Championships Her mindset while racing and training and more!  ***Our apologies for the poor audio in this episode, this is being corrected asap***

In this episode Mo and Miles chat with our friend and Spartan Pro team member Ryan Kent. Ryan talks about what went well and what went not so well for him during the recent Spartan U.S. Championships in West Virginia. We also talk about technique for the 400lb tire flip, behind the neck bucket carry, and get into his preparation for Spartan World Championships in Tahoe.  Always a great guest, Ryan delivers a great show for you!

Hopefully you are listening to this episode in time, but if you register by 8/31/19 you can win a Free Spartan Race.  Not only that but we are also giving away Venga CBD products, Designer Protein Products, and Hand Master Plus Grip Trainers.  Thanks to all of our sponsors for making this happen. To enter just visit:  www.ocrunderground.com/free-giveaway Now into this episode.  You may have heard that Spartan has made a few rule changes.  I decided to go through the entire rule book and made a few comments on some new rules and maybe a few old ones you might not have heard before. In the Inside Mike's Mind Segment, I give my top 3 ways to help remotivate yourself when you feel like you have lost the urge to train.  In my research review I share an interesting study on how eating or not eating breakfast may effect your strength performance, plus some key takeaways for you. Finally in my Coach's Corner, I have on Spartan Pro Heather Gollnick.  Heather is a 5 time Ironman Champion turn elite OCR athlete.  Healther shares some of the differences in her trainer from her triathlon days to now, how she keeps in prime shape after years of highly competive training.  She shares what her program looks like in season versus off season, plus how she tapers for an upcoming race. Heather also discusses a few key concepts from her book Triathlete EQ.  The gems from this book are great for any sport to help deal with the emotional stresses in your life that might effect performance.  All this and much more.   Links mentioned in the show: Spartan Free Race Giveaway:  Free Giveaway Venga CBD:  use code HeatherOCR https://vengaendurance.com Handmaster Plus:  https://www.handmasterplus.com New Spartan Rule Book: https://spartanrace.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/203602743?fbclid=IwAR036rATEb-Ebqe8xK8Z7JAvOcIXq9kEWF8nFRlYx0wp2UiLwbtfC4xVANk Breakfast Skipping Research:  https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Abstract/2019/07000/Breakfast_Omission_Reduces_Subsequent_Resistance.5.aspx Heather Gollnick:  http://www.heathergollnick.com Instragram:  https://www.instagram.com/athlete_heather_gollnick/ The Triathlete EQ:  https://www.amazon.com/Triathlete-EQ-Guide-Emotional-Endurance/dp/1475992823 Free Jumpstart Training Program:  FREE training

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

In this episode Mo & Miles sit down for a chat with Spartan Pro Team athlete Brian Gowiski! We talk about his recent back to back wins at Spartan Race in Charolette. We also dive into: How he has made mobility a key component to his training this year Who he's gunning for amongst the male elites Can VO2 max increase as we get older How he has changed since our last interview in 2016 His plan for West Virginia and more!

In this episode Mo and Miles sit down and rap with the winter bearded wonder, and Spartan Pro :-), Ryan Woods!! We talk all about how he keeps a positive attitude and mindset amidst his recent Spartan Race mishaps, and how he is still in contention for a podium spot. We also discuss: How he is in fact an OG Rams fan His plan for this season His thoughts on racing Savage vs. Spartan Race Spartan Ultra 24hr Race for 2019 Will he return to World's Toughest Mudder When you should implement more trail vs. road running Train your weaknesses for a beast and more!!!

In this episode Mo and Miles chat with another Spartan Pro on the rise Tyler Veerman!  Tyler live in Colorado and is quickly making his was up the ranks in the Spartan Championship series. We talk about: His athletic background Transitioning from triathlon to OCR His biggest competition How being a snowboard instructor might be some of the best leg strength and endurance training and more!! 

In this episode Mo and Miles chat with College Professor, Realtor, & Spartan Pro athlete Ashley Heller. Ashley, although new to OCR is making a huge splash among the elite females. We talk about: The importance of an aerobic base The importance of knowing your bodies response to training/race pace stress Why you should probable study the race course and journal Visualization of obstacles How to get killer 11" biceps Mile's gross mis-wording of "copacetic" :-) and a lot more!

Episode 42 We have Spartan PRO team member Ryan Kent on the show this week. He talks about 2018, Tahoe, his ambitions for this coming season and we’re his Drop The Hammer referee came from ..

Former Terrain Race build crew and Spartan Pro, Victor Quezada joins Evan for this podcast talking about his race career and the Conquer The Gauntlet Team race in Oklahoma City (won by Strength & Speed).  Brenna remains absent but is sure to be upset as we talk about her favorite topics, Broken Skull Ranch, build crew and CTG.  Plus, Link Endurance cohost Miles Keller invites himself into another hysterical episode and everyone shares some of their deep dark secrets.    This episode is brought to you by Hylete, makers of amazing OCR backups and the most comfortable athletic gear available.  Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush. 

Matt "The Bear" Novakovich takes a break from swimming in glacier water and chasing polar bears with spears to talk about his career as a Spartan Pro team athlete and his current goal of taking on world champions in sky running: -Matt's first spartan race where he chatted with Hobie Call mid race...then beat him by 6 minutes... -Goes on the record saying a certain someone is the BEST mountain runner in the world (even better than Killian Jornet)... -Why, if you are trying to reach your peak of athleticism, you're shooting youself in the foot if you drink alcohol and do drugs (sorry Hoonter)... ...and much more! Get connected with Matt: Instagram: @mattnovakovich Facebook: @MattTheBearNovakovich If you want to be trained by Hunter Mcintyre personally, whatever your health and fitness goals, email HAOStraining@gmail.com for rates. Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now...  Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)  

Spartan Pro and World's Toughest Mudder Champion Rea Kolbl joins Evan to talk about her training and future plans.  Hear about Rea's bucket list races, Evan's bold prediction, the difference between Spartan Pro Team premeire vs. select, the series she is focusing on for 2017 and how her gymnastics background played a role in her OCR performance.  To learn more about Rea and her training pick up a copy of Mud Run Guide's Ultra-OCR Bible.     Episode brought to you by Fat Gripz.  If you are an OCR athletes that trains with weights, you need to pick up this grip strength tool. Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush.

Dipped in honey and Mr. Mac&Cheese talk to the girl who's got the best chance of knocking the undefeated Corinna Coffin off her TMX podium, Orla Walsh. -Orla drops some major threats to her competition at the TMX champs June 8th -She talks about how being placed on the Spartan Pro team helped to bring her out of the alcoholic spiral she'd began since her mothers untimely death, and gave her a second chance at life with a purpose. -A special message to Robert Killian from Hunter. and much more! Get connected with Orla: Instagram: @orlawalsh16 Facebook: Orla Vermontster Walsh

Richard Diaz - How to Train for OCR 3 Listen on: Today's podcast episode is one of those that I was looking forward to recording a long time. Richard Diaz is a legendary coach, who specializes on OCR. He is the go-to guy when it comes to improving your running mechanics, making changes to your running form, and get the edge out there on the field. Richard Diaz has been in the business for decades and his athletes take top places in the OCR events. Just to mention a few, Hunter McIntyre, Faye Stenning, or Veejay Jones (the youngest Spartan Pro athlete) Show notes: 3:30 - How Richard enjoys life and what he does 7:35 - Mechanical threshold - testing the correct running technique 15:30 - How to train for OCR focus on the weaknesses first; training specificity; how much to run; 25:00 Training tips for beginners - How to prepare for OCR 33:30 Tips for intermediate work on the basics and efficiency; 37:30 Correcting your running & recovery testing your HR response; signs of overtraining; nutrition "As an athlete nutrition should be given" 53:21 Propper nutrition for athletes ketogenic diet; training your body to burn fat; Connect with Richard Website: http://www.diazhumanperformance.com/ Sign up for Richard's Clinics: http://www.naturalrunningcoach.net Podcast: http://www.naturalrunningnetwork.com Facebook Categories eventy Mindsets Nutrition OCR Off-topic Podcast Podcast SK Recipes sk Training Uncategorised Tagsaddiction (4) athlete (11) carbohydrates (6) coach (7) coaching (7) dating (4) diet (6) fat (5) fitness (8) health (14) healthy eating (4) inspiration (5) intermittent fasting (4) interview (14) life balance (4) lifestyle (6) mind (8) mindset (25) motivation (4) nitric oxide (3) nutrition (41) nutrition advice (3) oatmeal (4) OCR (13) performance (15) personal development (5) plant-based (6) podcast (24) productivity (6) recipe (4) recovery (5) relationships (5) run (4) running (7) spartan race (7) sports nutrition (16) sports performance (4) training (10) ultra (4) vegan (20) vegetarian (9) výživa (11) weight loss (7) weight management (3) wfpb (4) Get The Edge With Tips on Mindsets, Nutrition, and Productivity .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_16 .et_bloom_form_container .et_bloom_form_header { background-color: #c49d68 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_16 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #c49d68 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_16 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_fields i { color: #c49d68 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_16 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_custom_field_radio i:before { background: #c49d68 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_16 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #c49d68 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_16 .et_bloom_form_container h2, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_16 .et_bloom_form_container h2 span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_16 .et_bloom_form_container h2 strong { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_16 .et_bloom_form_container p, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_16 .et_bloom_form_container p span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_16 .et_bloom_form_container p strong, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_16 .et_bloom_form_container form input, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_16 .et_bloom_form_container form button span { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; } Lose fat, build muscle,

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

Veejay Jones is the youngest athlete to win a Spartan Race overall and is currently a member of The Spartan Pro Team. He is also an athlete coached by Richard Diaz.  In this episode, we discuss the prospects winning against the competition at the NBC Spartan Series season opener at San Jose California on March…Read more →

Veejay Jones is the youngest athlete to win a Spartan Race overall and is currently a member of The Spartan Pro Team. He is also an athlete coached by Richard Diaz.  In this episode, we discuss the prospects winning against the competition at the NBC Spartan Series season opener at San Jose California on March… Read more → The post Veejay Jones – Young Gun on the OCR Spartan Pro Circuit appeared first on The Natural Running Network.

Hunter and Beni snagged Spartan Pro Team member and probably the most improved athlete of 2017, Alyssa Hawley! They discuss: -The gym her and her Dad are running together...   -Alyssa's experience on Steve Austins Broken Skull Challenge...   -The races she plans to dominate for 2018, and WHY so few Spartan Pro team athletes don't seem to ever branch out from Spartan...   -And much more! Resources/get connected with Alyssa:   Facebook: Alyssa Hawley Instagram: @christian.warrior14 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 Miles and I chat with one incredible woman! Not only was she a blast to talk to, Heather Gollnick has a wealth of endurance racing experience and knowledge. We get to know Heather a little and talk about: Her start in endurance racing Her first Ironman experience and drawing motivation from her daughter The critical role of positive self talk and mindset plays in your racing success Her transition to OCR Her training philosophy for her clients How/why at 48 years old she still has what it takes to compete with the top elite/pro females and more!

This week, Spartan Pro athlete Rea Kolbl joins Heather on the podcast to talk all about Spartan, her training, and the United States Obstacle Course Racing Championships (USOCRC) that hosted their inaugural event in Texas last weekend. Rea shares her experiences from being a Spartan Pro team member, talks about her training and how she maintains her elite level of competition (all while earning her PhD), and all about her experience at USOCRC: the obstacles, the terrain, the biggest challenges and the most fun parts of the course.  We also talk about looking ahead to the Spartan World Championship in Tahoe in a few weeks, and the other races on her bucket list. And lastly, Rea shares her biggest challenges currently in races, and what she's doing to overcome them. 

We sat down with Spartan Pro Team's very own Rea Kolbl to get an idea of what a typical day her her looks like, how she trains, and how she manages to maintain a work-life balance between being a full-time PhD student at Stanford University and virtually placing in the top three among each race she competes in.

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)

Faye Stenning hops on a call with Matt to talk about, among other things: Running in high school and college Dominating in Canada before starting to race the U.S. Spartan Pro circuit. Racing a lot before and after the Championship races. If she has any regrets about OCRWC. Quitting a nice day job to become a full time athlete. Her coaching program. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Ascent Protein - Food For Athletes. Show Notes: Faye on Instagram Faye's coaching website Faye's Athlinks  

On  today's show, we wrap up the 2016 Tahoe Spartan World Championship coverage by speaking at length with: Hobie Call - Being the once and future champ; Capt. Robert Killian - The only Spartan Pro to go for the perfect Delta; Ryan and Lindsay - Them Shirts Doe. Today's show is sponsored by : MudGear – Order now for free shipping in the United States. BoneFrog Challenge – ORM10 gets you $10 off all 2016 races.

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

Anyone who knows me (Richard Diaz), knows I am hard-nosed when it comes to supplementation and gimmicks. I have always believed that a good feeding strategy and plenty of rest will be all you need to perform optimally. I get plenty of opportunities to test all sorts of products in the world of Sports Performance and have been known to slam the door on a lot of snake oil salesman. I am also fortunate in that I have great connections among elite professionals in sports science and in the athletic community and keep my ear to the ground to learn as much as I can, whenever I can. Enter Beet Juice, an all-natural food recognized in small circles since Roman days as potion of life giving qualities. Listen as I interview Dr. John Ivy as he reveals the science behind this natural performance enhancing potion. This particular product has become a staple of most all of the elite athletes in the Obstacle Racing community, from the entire Spartan Pro team and across the board to cyclists and runners who hope to shave precious seconds from their performances.

Episode 137 - First up on today's show is Brian Hulbert from Tandem Race. Brian and his buddy Ethan are gymnasts and American Ninja Warrior hopefuls. They have put together an OCR near Chicago that is built for teams of two, and is also spectator friendly. Learn all about their event in this interview and over at TandemRace.com. The second interview today is with Spartan Pro, April Dee. Did you know April finished 3rd last year at the Vermont Spartan Beast AND UltraBeast? Our chat includes discussing how she did that. Plus, several topics including "periodization", which is how she trains in a way that allows her to peak once a month for key races. She also lets us know what those "key races" are for the rest of 2015. Will she be taking on World's Toughest Mudder? Tune in and find out. Today's show is sponsored by Your First Mud Run. $5 off discount at the remainder of 2015 races using code ORM15. We are also sponsored by Tandem Race. July 25 and 26 near Chicago. Use code ORM15 for 15% off registration.