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On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio I'm joined by Alec Blenis, a competitive athlete, strength & conditioning coach, and self-confessed science nerd. With a decade of industry experience, Alec has worked with thousands of athletes around the world (in-person and remotely). His roster has included collegiate & national level endurance athletes, powerlifters, fire/police/military personnel, and OCR athletes, as well as business executives, busy parents, weekend warriors, and first-time athletes. He believes world class coaching and fitness education should be accessible to all.   As a lifelong athlete, Alec has enjoyed competing in a very wide range of events, including ultra-marathons (50+ ultras complete), obstacle course racing (Spartan Pro Team 2012-2014), CrossFit competitions (including a Murph World Record 2021), and more. His diverse experience across a broad spectrum of athletic endeavors has allowed him to coach a correspondingly wide variety of individuals, distilling his wealth of knowledge and practical experience into each and every one of his programs.   His credentials include a B.S. in Physics from Georgia Tech and speciality fitness certifications including CSCS, CES, PN2, among others. And the best bit? He's also been vegan for over a decade! Book A Call To Start Your Journey!   Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “RNT Fitness Radio” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts:     Apple Podcasts   Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   For any podcast suggestions, or if you'd like to get in touch, please do so on podcast@rntfitness.com here. We'd love to hear from you!    I'm very excited and proud to announce we've developed a brand new partnership with one of the world's leading premium supplement brands, Optimum Nutrition, where they'll be helping support our RNT members, and listeners of this podcast, on their journey of health, fitness and total transformation. With the world's #1 best-selling protein powder in their range, and a growing plant-based range, you can now use the code RNT20 to get 20% off in their US and UK stores. My personal favourite are their plant-based protein bars. I've literally done a 180 on protein bars since discovering these, and these were a game changer during my recent long stints in Bali and the US!   You may be wondering if you're ready for a similar transformation. So I put together a quick 5 min free quiz for you to see if you have the three transformation keys required: commitment, consistency and coachability. In 40 yes/no questions, you'll know exactly what's holding you back from the results you see at RNT, with clear action steps on what to do next. Simply head to www.rntfitness.co.uk/transform to try the quiz.   If you're enjoying these episodes and want to learn a little bit more behind the secrets of our RNT transformations, register for our next free masterclass on scorecard.rntfitness.com/masterclass. The aim of the masterclass is simple - to give you exactly what you need to kickstart your transformation. It's only 60 minutes, totally free, and  I'll be teaching some really cool stuff live, with many opportunities to ask questions. Head to scorecard.rntfitness.com/masterclass to see the next date and I'll see you there.   Resources:   Are You Ready To Transform Scorecard Who Are You? Maxer, Buster or Seeker? Our Book: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Life     Follow RNT Fitness:    Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email   Follow Akash:   Facebook Instagram LinkedIn     Follow Alec: Website Instagram    

Alec Blenis- MURPH world record holder, competitive athlete, strength & conditioning coach, and science nerd. Competing in a very wide range of events, including ultra-marathons (50+ ultras complete), obstacle course racing (Spartan Pro Team 2012-2014), CrossFit competitions (Murph World Record 2021), and more, his credentials include a B.S. in Physics from Georgia Tech and speciality fitness certifications including CSCS, CES, PN2, among others. Exclusive to WODcast listeners: SAGA produces the world's first wireless, auto-calibrating BFR cuffs, controlled by your smart phone. Head over to https://saga.fitness/ and use code wodcast20 for 20% off Health solutions Trusted by 40,000 medical professionals, over 100 professional and collegiate sports teams, the UFC, and now CrossFit. Thorne, the Official Supplement Partner of CrossFit. Our exclusive WODCAST storefront can be found at http://thorne.com/u/wodcast – shop here for our crossfit 20% off discount. Hand-Crafted, Cedar Barrel Saunas. Go to https://sisulifestyle.com/ and use code WODCAST for $500 off a Sisu Sauna.

Glenn Racz is an OG of OCR and a Spartan Pro Team member since 2014. This year, Glenn has pushed his chips into the DEKAFIT space and has top 10 times in DEKAFIT and DEKAMILE.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

What is biohacking, and how can we apply the practice towards optimizing our health? This week, Johnny Tieu, my final guest for the #BaliSeries, came onto the podcast to discuss everything related to biohacking and his love for fitness. As a Nike Trainer and Fitness Consultant, Johnny has travelled all across the world as a Spartan Pro Team athlete, and is now based in Bali where he works with clients to optimize their fitness goals and consults with brands to test fitness products. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stella-stephanopoulos/support

Cali Schweikhart is a member of the Spartan Pro Team and a client of mine here at Rise Up Nutrition LLC. In today's episode we talk about her journey with athletics & nutrition and why she eventually became a client. She share's her journey & experiences working together to overcome years of disordered eating, weight cycling, and amenorrhea. I can't thank Cali enough for sharing her story to help inspire others to pursue health first, in order to pursue athletics. More about Cali: She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from Cold Spring, NY (but now lives in Nederland, CO). Cali developed an interest in health and fitness at a very young age, and was always passionate about being active. She played competitive basketball throughout high school and Division 1 soccer at Boston University before falling in love with Obstacle Course Racing. At just 21 years-old, she became one of the youngest females to win an Elite Spartan Race. She is now a member of the Spartan Pro Team and also competes in HYROX (the German race series bridging heavy strength and running), where she recently placed 4th at the National Championships. This episode is brought to you by the Female Athlete System of Transformation: Click here to Book a Call & learn more Learn more about Lindsey's Services and the Team at Rise Up Nutrition: www.RiseUpNutritionRUN.com To learn more and connect with Cali find her on Instagram @cschweik or find her online and learn more about her coaching programs at: cs4training.com

She's a Pro Spartan Racer having been number 1 globally in 2016 and a member of the Spartan Pro Team at the time. She's also an accomplished business owner of Grit Coaching with her friend Jessica O'connell. In the episode, we chatted about what brought her to the sport and the foundation of her business. We also talked about fitness as a whole as it relates to obstacle courses and stress-free living.

This week on @unlockingathleticpotential we welcome three fellow hybrid endurance athletes, who also happen to be podcast hosts, who have all either very recently or the last few years have become dads:George Edwards is a hybrid endurance athlete and trainer at Gymbox Farringdon although during this pandemic, he has set himself up with his own training lab at his home. He is also a host on the ‘Rise & Grind’ Podcast and is father to Ivy. Luke De Benedictis is a fitness trainer based in Poole, Dorset and Spartan Pro Team Member. He is one part of the team that hosts the ‘Multi Sport Media’ podcast and dad to Harper Jack Carpenter is owner and trainer at FieldFit in Suffolk. Jack is also on the Spartan Pro Team is the other co host of the ‘Multi Sport Media’ podcast and very very recently became a dad to Margot.In this episode we discuss:The impact on training in the early stages of fatherhoodThe steps they took to prepare for fatherhood with regards to their own training and giving their daughter the best possible start to a healthy lifeThe start of fatherhood and giving their daughters the best possible athletic foundationsAims for the season aheadUnlocking 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

Today's guest is Ella Kociuba!  Ella and I met back when we were running obstacle races heavily.  Ella is one bad a*s chick, she has accomplished a lot in her life and she is not even 30 yet!  Ella started her interest in sports by Endurance Riding where she would compete in riding horses 25 - 50 miles! She ended up breaking her back (now has a metal rod holding things together) after a horse bucked her off.  After recovering, she got in to OCR and became one of the youngest females to win races and get on the Spartan Pro Team. She has completed the Death Race 5 times! Is a massage therapist, a tattoo artist and overall awesome person!  Tune in and enjoy the conversation I had with her and find out what cool things she has planned for June and her near future!

Glenn is a self taught runner who didn't even begin training until after college. Learning on the fly, he progressed to a low 15 minute 5k and 4:12 mile over the course just a few years. From there, he was signed by the Spartan Pro Team in 2014 and has been an OCR racer ever since.  Our longest episode yet, and you will not regret staying until the end! Glenn is one of the best people we have ever met in this sport, but he has also overcome some pretty incredible life obstacles along the way. If you don't know Glenn's story, buckle up!

Faye quickly became a dangerous threat to obstacle course racers around the world. In 2014 she placed 12th at the Spartan World Championship. The last three years Faye has been focused on her ultimate goal of being crowned the World Champion. In 2016 Faye had a big year; she was signed on the Spartan Pro Team, finished 2nd in the US Spartan Championship Series, 3rd at the Spartan World Championship and managed to hold the number one spot in the global world ranking throughout 2016. Claim your 14-Day Free Virtual Mobility Coach: https://www.thereadystate.com/jase (www.thereadystate.com/jase) (Affiliate Link) Faye Stenning: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grit_coaching/ https://www.instagram.com/fayestenning_ocr Website: https://www.gritcoaching.net/ Jase's Information: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jaecheese (www.instagram.com/jaecheese) Website: http://www.scienceofsportsrecovery.com/ (www.scienceofsportsrecovery.com) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4cHv4ysGa6u3h22NjUkFEw (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4cHv4ysGa6u3h22NjUkFEw) Email: jase@scienceofsportsrecovery.com

Nick Ryker is a Spartan Pro Team member, VJ Shoes sponsored athlete, and all-around beast. Learn how Nick lives and trains with the goal of becoming one of the best OCR athletes in the world. Follow Nick @nryker5Follow TORC @the_obstacle_racing_collab

In today's episode, we are joined by Jade Skillen. Jade is a UK-based professional OCR athlete, a member of the Spartan Pro Team (and UK series winner), as well as an ambassador and competitor in the emerging and pretty exciting sport of Hyrox. We spoke about all things OCR training, training in lockdown, and why we both think that, ultimately, training for an OCR might be the funnest and most well-rounded way to train - ever! An absolute ton of actionable take-aways from Jade in this week's podcast, enjoy.

We welcome David Watson, Vice president of Product at Spartan Race, the leading OCR Brand in the world, to the UAP Podcast.We discuss:David’s role and the challenges of managing a global roster of 250+ multicultural athletes with widely varying personalitiesCommon traits which he sees across the Spartan Pro Team which help them rise above the rest of the competitionLessons learnt from building a sport from scratchSpartan’s major challenges and successes over the past 12 months The success of the Spartan Games, what we can expect from the Games in 2021, and the roll out of sub-events from these Games to the wider Spartan communityWhat we can look forward to from Spartan in 2021 including some this year’s Spartan Trail series Are we ever likely to see a World Championships in Asia?David’s male and female stand out Spartan athletes from his time with the companyUnlocking 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.sgExtra Links:https://www.spartan.com/blogs/unbreakable-community/joe-de-sena

Lacey Bourgois is a Spartan Pro Team member and finished 10th in the series in 2019. She has since moved from Minnesota to Colorado Springs in part to help her training. Lacey is also a full-time Respiratory Therapist in a hospital and manages to balance her time to be an elite athlete while juggling 12-hour shifts. Follow Lacey at @bourgoislaFollow TORC @The_obstalce_racing_collab

Rich Ryan is a lifelong athlete, long time coach, founder of Reinforced Running, founder of The Obstacle Racing Collaboration, and a member of the Spartan Pro Team. His deep background in endurance sports provides Rich with a unique perspective that enables him to see value in what it means to be an athlete, no matter your experience, focus, or discipline. Episode Highlights:- Motivation is Fleeting - The literature on motivation tells us that it's inherently fleeting and unstable. Maybe "motivation" isn't what we should be looking for?- Intentional training leads to confidence - A solid athletic identity and commitment to intentional training can build confidence that will serve you in other areas of your life. - The role of tools/data - Our watches, GPS devices, and the data they produce are valuable, but not if they detract from our experience or intentionality. - Training to stress - Can we become aware enough that we're able to see training as stress and not time? Our bodies understand training stress, not duration, numbers, or intervals. Use code TAYLOR50 for 50% off of your first month of OCR strength training HERE. Visit TEC for resources and tools to help you pursue your goals. 

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

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!

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,

OCR Unedited presents, IN SPANISH, One of Spain's best OCR athletes, Spartan Pro Team member, and Monegros Trail Series Champion. In this episode, Jose talks about how he discovered OCR, most memorable races, him winning Monegros Trail Series, his goals are for next season OCR Spartan Race 2021, and so much more! OCR Unedited presenta Jose Resano, un atleta de élite desde 2014 Y el es uno de los TOP 100, al nivel mundial, de Carrera de obstaculos (OCR). Jose Resano a competido en muchas carreras de Spartan Race, Y es parte de Spartan Pro Team of Spain. En este episodio, Jose nos habla como descubrio (OCR) carreras de obstaculos, carreras memorables, su experencia y meta en su carrera en Monegros Trail Series, sus metas el proximo año de Spartan Race, y mucho mas! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We welcome back to the podcast Spartan Pro Team members Lou Guenier and Chris Davis to talk training.Chris was a guest on Episode 2: What Makes a Great Coach and we delve deeper into his reflections from that episode and how he has now enlisted the expertise of UAP co-host Johnny Tieu to help hone his training.Lou Guenier was a guest on Episode 6: Battle of the Fitness Trackers and we discuss his recent move from Bali back to his hometown of Paris in France and the adjustments he has had to make to get his training routine back in order.We also cover our current training and goals for the 2020 season and best takes from the podcast so far. Chris also advises co-host Ian, how to embrace a new addition to your family as Ian has recently welcomed a puppy to the Deeth household.

Jack Bauer is an Elite Spartan Racer and member of the Spartan Pro Team from the United States who has developed a specialism for the Stadion series, where he finished 4th place in 2019.He has also had great performances in the hybrid endurance arena of Hyrox where he has had podiums in his age group and had top 10 finishes in the elite category.Whilst a he is a high performing athlete in his own right, Jack is more widely known in OCR circles as the statistic guru and even though the spotlight of the sport often shines on the North-American scene, he has complied statistics from ALL spartan races worldwide.This Episode is a MUST for Spartan Racers who have competed in Asia.We discuss:Jack’s athletic background and how he found OCRHow hooking up with Yancy Culp from Yancycamp.com helped him unlock his athletic potential How the US scene compares to Asia Statistics about the best male and female athletes in the Asia regionJack’s unique Spartan rankings system as well as his training programmes with Yancy Culp can be found at Yancycamp.com

Kris Brown is an Ultra athlete, Spartan Pro Team member, and coach who has seen success in many distances including a top ten finish at the Western States and a dominating performance during the Tahoe Spartan Ultra. So talk about How to learn your signals to help with problem-solving during a long race. The difference in the mindset to perform well in any distance.How to physically and mentally prep for an ultra.Follow Kris on IG @krisbobbrown and chaski.runApply for a training plan audit hereFollow 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

Ian is the Head of Primary Activities at UWCSEA, Singapore. He is also a member of the Spartan Pro Team.Ian shares with us how he juggles being an elite sportsman with his leadership of primary school activities and gives us an insight into his meticulous scheduling. He describes how he leads a life that allows him to focus on his passions and the things that make him happy. Ian's enthusiasm and positivity is infectious!

OCR Talks first ever interview, Jason talks to Nick Ryker about joining the Spartan Pro Team right as the pandemic started.  Watch the video on our Youtube page. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI6A8128hOM

Hosts Ian Deeth and Johnny Tieu discuss wearable sports technology, which has been a game changer in providing athletes with data to help improve their performance in recent years. Whilst GPS watches and HR monitors are the most popular, today we look at two of the latest and most complete all-round fitness devices on the market - The Whoop Strap (The World’s Most Powerful Fitness Membership) and The Oura Ring V.2 (The World’s Smartest Wearable). These devices track everything from Sleep, Body Temperature to Heart Rate but arguably and most importantly, Heart Rate Variability (HRV).Joining us on this episode is fellow Spartan Pro Team athlete from France, Lou Guenier. Lou has been using the Whoop Strap for the past 6 months whilst Ian, uses the Oura Ring 2. Johnny uses neither device but... will he change his mind during this episode's conversation?Please note, Ian, Johnny and Lou have no affiliations to either Oura or Whoop.

Founding member of the Spartan Pro Team and current voice of Spartan Race's live race coverage, David Magida has been instrumental in the development of the sport of OCR. He chronicles his journey as an athlete, discusses the past and future of Spartan's race coverage, and details his comeback plans!

Rich Ryan, 2020 Spartan Pro Team member joins me to discuss… you guessed it, OCR racing! We dig into the details and reveal some little secrets to help improve your race day performance. Among many things, we’ll discuss Ryan’s explanation of optimal fitness, some training techniques, and who his racing influences are! Ryan has an…

Rich Ryan, 2020 Spartan Pro Team member joins me to discuss… you guessed it, OCR racing! We dig into the details and reveal some little secrets to help improve your race day performance. Among many things, we’ll discuss how Ryan has incorporated the kettlebell into the OCR training regimen and other insights that will provide…

Hosts Ian and Johnny talk through their current training routines from the COVID-19 lockdown, the positives of training in the same environment day in day out and what they will move forward with after routines go back top normal.Ian Deeth and Johnny Tieu compete in Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) and are both members of the Spartan Pro Team.

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

Market Gaudet is a Spartan Pro Team member and an Army Ranger. Mark is fresh off 7th place finish in the first stop in the Spartan US National Series in Jacksonville and is poised for a huge year. Mark has a wide-ranging background including a collegiate basketball player and completed the Best Ranger competition. He also has a top 5 finish at Worlds Toughest Mudder and was top 15 in Spartan WC in 2019. So he is physically and mentally as tough as anyone. In the episode we cover:How to prepare for a 24+ hour event with a full time a jobWhy you need to do something hard every day.And how to balance your strengths and attack weaknesses. Follow Mark on IG @markgaudet85Apply 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

With COVID-19 shutting down all events Mike has been going hard getting a lot of interviews with some pretty cool people! First of which is Nick Ryker who reached out to us about wanting to come on the show to which we gladly accepted after seeing his epic finish at Jacksonville earlier this year! 0 - 2:21 - Intro 2:21 - 8:52 - News 8:52 - 9:45 - Content Preface 9:45 - 41:02 - Nick Ryker Interview 41:02 - end - Outro Spartan Race Reduces Staff DekaFit Postponed Spartan Cancelled Events Until May 15th Jesse Bruce on One Academy OCR Onion Shutdown Crush Cancer 5k Virtual Race Dave Claxton Marion Made Challenge Winner Free Month of Yancy Camp Secret Link! Follow Nick Ryker Train with Nick Ryker OCR Discord (where Nick Ryker frequently chats!) Our next episode will be an interview with Sam Hopper from the Mudder Minds Facebook Group!  The OCR Report Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group For a podcast shirt, send $20 to Katelyn-Ritter-8 on Venmo with your size and address Use coupon code "adventure" for 10% off MudGear products Use coupon code "OCR20" for 20% off Every Man Jack products Use coupon code "ocrreport20" for 20% off Caterpy products Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast on Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com Subscribe on Youtube: MStefano Running Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

Today Hammer gets a chance to walk with Spartan Pro Team member Ashley Heller, fresh off the trail in Jacksonville. The first race of the Spartan 2020 National Series. Unfortunately a "hairy" situation caused her to finish in a much lower position than she anticipated. Hammer asks some questions that no one asks and we get some very honest answers. Ashley is an open book. This episode is constant laughs and fun. You need to have yourself a listen. Have a listen, 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

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

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/

Nick Ryker who is a Spartan Pro Team athlete and running coach. Nick has developed himself into one of the best racers in the world through trial and error. Things did not come easy to Nick in OCR but he has learned some different methods for training through his ups and downs and has a wealth of knowledge from his experience. In this episode we talk about: Tips for how to properly hit your recovery days. Why you need to test and experiment with your own training to get the best results. How aggressive racing can lead to good results - eventually. Follow Nick on ig @nryker5 Hit 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

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

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

Welcome to episode 11 of TheOCRPodcast. In this episode, we talk to Joelle Lim from Singapore! She is part of the Spartan Pro Team and will be sharing with us her OCR journey! Joelle - @Spartanwannabe

Nathan Connolly was born with Spina Bifida and doctors predicted he would never even walk. By the age of 10 he had summited Half Dome and other peaks. Now Nathan is competing to be the first adaptive athlete to make the Spartan Pro Team and is on a mission to inspire the participation of many more adaptive athletes in Spartan racing.

Endurance athletes train in hopes to make changes. Sometimes you can see them in a physical change - but most of the time the gains happen internally. Specifically, in our blood. John Howell of Oregon Integrated Health is a chiropractic physician who specialized in helping athletes learn more about their blood work and how it can affect performance. John has work of high-end professional athletes and the general population and has a boatload to share. John is a super smart dude plus a badass athlete who boasts several Division 1 All-American honors and is currently a member of the Spartan Pro Team. During the episode we cover:What markers you should look for in your blood workThe effects of altitude training and how it will make you better. How to continue to run fast as a masters athlete. Follow @jhowelldc on Instagram or at his practice site at https://www.oregonih.com/Hit Subscribe to get the latest episodes of Reinforced Running PodcastFollow 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

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***

Obstacle course racing (OCR) has a lot of challenges. Running is hard, the obstacles are hard, and the terrain is crazy hard. Preparing for an OCR should not have to be a challenge - but many of us do not have easy access to a mountain or steep trails. Spartan Pro Team member Kirk DeWindt is no expectation - but he has figured out how to train on flat land and still kick butt.Kirk joins Rich and John to explain how he has climbed the ranks in the Spartan world while living in a mountainless area. During the episode we cover:What workouts you can do to improve in OCR.If training like an OCR athlete can improve your V02Max and make you faster.How to get better at climbing without having inclines and what you can do on your own. Follow Kirk on IG or through his website.Hit Subscribe to get the latest episodes of Reinforced Running PodcastFollow 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

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

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!

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

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

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

Spartan Pro Team athlete, Drop the Hammer, Man-bun extroadinaire Ryan Kent joins Beni and Brakken today in what was supposed to be a usual interview, but then turned into the real talk episode about..well, lots of stuff: -The not so glamourous reality of being a full time professional Spartan Racer -How participating on the tv show (and being the first ever to complete) The Selection mentally, emotionally and physically wrecked Ryan for months afterwards -His undefeated USA 8k record that he set at 8 years old and much more! Get Connected with Ryan: Facebook: Ryan Kent Instagram: @dr0p_the_hammer   Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Last week we interviewed the male winner of the Jacksonville Spartan US Series race, this week we've got the female winner; multiple x OCR World Champion, accomplished rock climber, a Spartan Pro Team member who definitely runs faster than you...Nicole Mericle! We chat about: -Nicole's target to take down Lindsey Webster in 2019 (and how she's already taken down Beni in a Spartan this year...) -Her blow by blow of the Jacksonville Super... -Brakkens unsung heroism on the Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge tv show on NBC... ...and much more! Get connected with Nicole! Facebook: Nicole Mericle Instagram: @nickeldm Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

The 2019 Spartan US Championship Series kicks off this weekend in Jacksonville, Florida. Ryan Woods and Lindsay Webster will be there to defend their 2018 series wins. Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook this weekend to watch the race as it happens. --- Ryan Woods won the 2018 title by holding off Ryan Atkins by one place in the final race of the series. One of his series wins came in the first race of the series in San Jose. Lindsay Webster won the title in 2018 for the third consecutive year. Since Spartan introduced the series in 2016 Webster has won the series title every year. We talk about their experiences last year, their plans for this year and who they think their greatest competition will be. (Hint: Webster is married to Wood's competition.) Ryan Woods is a member of the 2019 Spartan Pro Team. He is sponsored by EndurElite. You can find him on Instagram at @rjwoodsy. Lindsay Webster is sponsored by HumanN the makers of BeetElite, and VJ Shoes. You can find her on Instagram at @lindsaydawnwebster. --- Before we talk with Ryan and Lindsay we talk about the first championship race of 2019 held in the United Arab Emirates. We also break down the new qualification requirements for the Spartan World Championship held in Tahoe, California. There have been diagrams and charts and wordy explanations, but it's very simple. You have two options for Tahoe qualification: a) National Series or b) Regional Series. We break down the details and what they mean for you. We also answer the question: "Is there a way to run ONE RACE and qualify for Tahoe?" (Spoiler: Nope.) --- 0:00 Intro and Welcome 1:43 How to follow the US Series online Let's talk some NEWS! 4:27 Middle East/Africa Regional Championship Results 5:35 How to qualify for the Spartan World Championship 11:31 US Championship Series Overview 12:11 Two BIG rule changes for 2019 14:03 FIVE STARS!!! 16:55 Guest Intros 17:51 Ryan Woods 30:12 Lindsay Webster 42:08 Outro. Go spend time with someone you love Note: In our talk Ryan mentions a former Spartan employee, Joe Di. This is not the same person as Spartan CEO Joe DeSena.  --- Welcome to The OCR Report Podcast!  We are the only podcast to focus exclusively on the Elite SPORT side of Obstacle Course Racing. Each week we talk about who won the latest race, who lost, and what that means for next week's race. The OCR Report Podcast is hosted by Will Hicks, the host of World's Toughest Podcast, and presented by The OCR Report, home of Overcome and Run with Heather Bode and Obstacle Running Adventures with Mike Stefano and Katelyn Ritter. --- What do you think of The OCR Report Podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know. Subscribe to get new episodes as soon as they are available and find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

So much in this episode! Beni has a convo with 3 of the best athletes in OCR: Veejay Jones (20 yr old on the Spartan Pro Team, undefeated in 2019), Nikolaj Dam (Denmark athlete, 5th at OCRWC 15K...beating Ryan Atkins btw) and Leon Kofoed (7th at OCRWC 3K). We cover: -Beni breaking his Spartan Race 3 1/2 year fast (losing to Veejay, but beating both the Danes) -Nikolaj's masters in exercise science and how he and Leon are in the US for several weeks to train at altitude and kick American ass in Spartan -Veejay's juicy runners booty and Leon's hand that is the size of his face cause he droppped the Yokahoma tire on it mid race -A first person breakdown of the crazy, 10+ lead changing Spartan Super and Sprint weekend from which all 4 people in the room are still unshowered and nasty from... and much more! Get Connected with Veejay, Nikolaj and Leon! Instagram: @veejay_jones / @nikolajdam_ocr / @leonkofoed_ocr Facebook: Veejay Jones / Nikolaj Dam / Leon Kofoed Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now...  Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)  

Nicole Mericle may be the fastest woman in OCR. Nicole is the reigning two-time back-to-back 3k champion of the OCR World Championships. In 2018 she won the Red Bull All In OCR in Oberstdorf, Germany. In 2018 she also placed second in the Spartan Trifecta Championship in Athens, Greece. This year she has won three of the four Spartan races held so far and she will be on the start line at the first race in the Spartan U.S. Series on February 23 in Jacksonville, Florida. Nicole is a member of the Spartan Pro Team, and is sponsored by Darn Tough Socks, and AltRed Beet Supplement. She is an ambassador for Salomon Trail Running shoes. (Nicole likes the S/Lab Sense 7 SG.) Before we talked with Nicole we talked dates and venues for the Spartan Mountain Series and Spartan Stadion Series. We also answer the question: "What is a Stadion?" (Spoiler: It's a distance. Not a location.) We also read our first batch of reviews from Apple Podcasts. If you would like to be a part of the show by leaving a review: Open the purple podcast app on your iOS device Search for "The OCR Report" Click our logo Scroll down and click "Write a review" And we will read it on a future episode! THANK YOU for helping the show by leaving a review. For more on the Spartan Arizona race be sure to listen to the latest episode of Overcome and Run with Heather Bode. --- 0:00 Intro and Welcome 1:48 World's Toughest Podcast 2.0? Let's Talk Some News! 3:33 Spartan Arizona Race Results 4:53 Mountain Series Dates and Venues 6:07 Stadion Series Update 6:55 "Stadion" sounds like a made-up word 7:47 Stadion Series Dates and Venues 8:15 Change in Series Points for 2019 11:12 24-Hour Ultra Champs Date and Venue: Åre, Sweden! 15:07 FIVE STARS! 18:44 About our Guest: Nicole Mericle 19:13 Let's go to the phones! with Nicole Mericle --- Spartan Arizona Sprint Results (Feb. 9, 2019) Elite Men Veejay Jones, 35:17 Matt Rock, 36:39 Daniel Sorenson, 37:50 Elite Women Nicole Mericle, 37:11 Amanda Nadeau, 41:37 Ashley Heller, 42:24 --- Spartan Arizona Super Results (Feb. 10, 2019) Elite Men Veejay Jones, 1:06:50 Ivan Santana, 1:07:26 Nikolaj Dam, 1:10:26 Elite Women Nicole Mericle, 1:14:47 Amanda Nadeau, 1:21:04 Ashley Heller, 1:25:44 --- Welcome to The OCR Report Podcast!  We are the only podcast to focus exclusively on the Elite SPORT side of Obstacle Course Racing. Each week we talk about who won the latest race, who lost, and what that means for next week's race. The OCR Report Podcast is hosted by Will Hicks, the host of World's Toughest Podcast, and presented by The OCR Report, home of Overcome and Runwith Heather Bode and Obstacle Running Adventureswith Mike Stefano and Katelyn Ritter. --- What do you think of The OCR Report Podcast? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know. Subscribe to get new episodes as soon as they are available and find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.      

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

On this episode I got to speak with Spartan pro team member Alyssa Hawley! We talk about how she has been crushing it ever since she came on the scene! We talk about  her recent race at Utah coming in 4th place and ending the U.S. national champio

On this episode I got to speak with Spartan pro team member Alyssa Hawley! We talk about how she has been crushing it ever since she came on the scene! We talk about  her recent race at Utah coming in 4th place and ending the U.S. national championships in 4th place also. We talk about her epic travels to Euro championships in Morzine, France and  the Sparta, Greece trifecta weekend in 2017. This is an awesome episode you don't want to miss!

Beni and Hunter bring on the only professional teenage OCR athlete, Veejay Jones. Veejay has been on the Spartan Pro Team and has more Spartan ELITE podiums that anyone near his age. -Veejay talks about how he actually is taking his training very lax and how that is giving him his best performances... -The kind of mentality that ensues when you realize you have 15+ years before you hit your prime...but already are racing the best in the Spartan scene... -His goal of beating Hunter (the reigning champ) at NORAM this coming August... ...and much more! Get connected with Veejay: Instagram: @vj.elite.ocr Facebook: Veejay Jones 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)  

Hunter and Beni bring in a female (THAT'S right, a female) who is dominating the Spartan competitive field. Faye Stenning fills us in on: -How she got completely burnt out on racing and what she's doing now to make sure that doesn't happen again... -Hunters ironic love/hate relationship with Canada... -What Fayes plans and predictions are for the rest of her season... and much more! Get connected with Faye: Facebook: Faye Stenning Instagram: @fayestenning_OCR

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.

Faye Stenning checks in on 2018 goals, not being on the Spartan Pro Team, new sponsors, going to Asia, and much more. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Orange Mud - Innovative products that work just as well for the elite runner as the person at the back of the pack! Show Notes: Faye Stenning Athlinks

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 →

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)  

THIS EPISODE IS AWESOME!! Kevin and I discuss all of the new things going on with Spartan race this year! We discuss the USAOCR c

THIS EPISODE IS AWESOME!! Kevin and I discuss all of the new things going on with Spartan race this year! We discuss the USAOCR championship in Hialeah, FL that he attended . The first time trails course that was in Austin, TX. The new Obstacle specialist training that's offered Friday before races. His 2nd season of being on Spartan ultimate team challenge! We even talked about Kevin's first ultra beast back in 2012 where he was in a team of 3 and they had to carry a 26lb weight the entire race!! You don't wanna miss this episode !!

English-only interview with Spartan Pro Team athlete Rea Kolbl right after she battled through the OCRWC 2017 15K course. Rea tells us how she went from racing to win to fighting to keep her band, how much she enjoys running up steep hills, how she trains and how the OCRWC compares to her Spartan experience. Bands over burpees, or burpees over bands? She keeps a sunny attitude despite the pouring rain! Tags: Rea Kolbl Spartan Pro Team OCRWC 2017

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/374 Sep 21, 2017 Podcast: 374 - How To Maximize Ketosis, Should You Have Sex Before Competition, Do Power Poses Really Work? Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to ), use the Contact button on the , call 1-877-209-9439, or use the “” form at the bottom of this page. News Flashes [3:22]: You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on , , , and . Special Announcements [25:15]: This podcast is brought to you by: -Blue Apron -  Check out this week’s menu and get your first THREE meals FREE—WITH FREE SHIPPING by going to -Organifi Green Juice - Go to Discount code BEN for 20% off your order! -Me Undies - To get your 20% off, Free Shipping AND their 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and get the best and softest underwear you will ever own, go to: -PodcastOne Survey - There are two easy ways to being the survey: Go to OR go to and click on the Survey Banner. 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Price Foundation Wise Traditions Conference, Minneapolis, MN. I'll be speaking at the 18th annual conference that covers everything from hormone health, adrenal and thyroid health, natural fertility, degenerative diseases, to traditional diets and food preparation & more. Learn how to improve your health through food, farming and the healing arts.  -November 28: The Alchemist's Kitchen, in New York's Bowery neighborhood. Ben will be doing a special biohacking presentation at "" -November 29: “” with Ben Greenfield and Chef David Bouley - Join us at Bouley Test Kitchen for a biohacking adventure! The experience is part of “The Chef and the Doctor”– our series of health-focused, multi-course culinary experiences featuring world renowned doctors and Chef David Bouley. -Dec 7-9, 2017: XPT Experience, Kauai, Hawaii. Join me, Brian Mackenzie, Kelly Starrett, Julia Starrett, Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece, for an epic, all-inclusive performance living workshop this Dec 7, 8 and 9 in beautiful Kauai, Hawaii. Come and join us for pool training, underwater workouts, gym training, breathing instruction, outdoor workouts, recovery biohacking and much more! -Dec 11-23, 2017: Runga Retreat, Cambutal, Panama. This retreat spans 8-days and centers around fostering heightened awareness, presence, and connection with others through a mandatory "Digital Detox" - or no cell phones, computers, and other technology. Yoga is offered twice per day, everyday. There is also an off-site adventure ranging from hiking volcanoes to white water rafting or zip lining. World-class spa treatments are available and 100% of the food are suitable for vegetarian, vegan, paleo, gluten-free, or ketogenic dieters. Giveaways & Goodies: -Grab your  that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. -And of course, this week's top iTunes review - gets some BG Fitness swag straight from Ben - !   ------------------------------------------ Listener Q&A [33:20]: As compiled, deciphered, edited and sometimes read by , the Podcast Sidekick. How To Maximize Ketosis Margot says: I just listened to your interview with Dom D'agostino where (if I understood correctly) he said that you can enhance the synergistic effects of exogenous ketones if you mix them with BCAAs and MCTs. I take ketone salts that only have potassium added. I was wondering if I could get the added benefits of BCAAs and MCTs if I add them in my own concoction. Or even by added the ketone salts to a protein powder and then adding some coconut oil. That would enhance the taste but would it do anything to the effectiveness of the ketone salts? In my response, I recommend: - - -The Levl device (MARGE INSERT OUR AFFILIATE LINK/DISCOUNT CODE) Do Power Poses Really Work? Kyle says: When you go and do public speaking, for example when you did your TED talk, when you to present in front of people, what are some strategies you use to get into that presenter mode? Any tricks you do? Any breathing exercises? What kind of mental preparation do you do? Any examples would be appreciated. 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Beni says: I am wondering about this idea of peaking for a race where for 3-4 days you ejaculate a lot (or have a lot of sex) and then about 2-3 days before competition you cut it all off to increase testosterone (or whatever). Apparently there is a lot of ayurvedic study around this. I would like to hear the physiological side of this. Is there any clinical proof or a reason to do this? Ben, I know you were tampering with this so let me know if you have seen results with that. In my response, I recommend: -This chart on ejaculation frequency: Prior to asking your question, do a search in upper right-hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. Many of the questions we receive have already been answered here at Ben Greenfield Fitness!  

Rea Kolbl is an athlete on the Spartan Pro Team and a Ph.D. student at Stanford. In her first full year of obstacle racing, she has accomplished a laundry list of achievements including winning the last race of the Spartan US Championship series in West Virginia, cementing the 2nd place in the US Championship Series overall. She also placed 2nd in the inaugural US OCR Championship, her first non-Spartan OCR race. She lives and trains in the San Fransisco Bay area, with trail running being her main obsession. When not on trails she is either working in the lab, traveling to races, or annoying her partner in crime, husband Bunsak Pra. On the podcast, she talks about her history in gymnastics and how obstacle racing gave her a second chance to be an athlete and more.    Find Rea:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rkolbl   Instagram: http://instagram.com/reakolbl   Show Sponsored by:  Four Sigmatic - http://www.foursigmatic.com Use code: DIYS to save 10% on your order   Keto Kookie - http://ketokookie.com?aff=156  Use Code: DIYS to save 10% on your order   Mistobox Coffee Club - http://mbox.coffee/Y9FA Use Code: DIYS to save $10 on your subscription   Full Shownotes:  http://www.dirtinyourskirt.com Join the Facebook Group:  http://www.dirtinyourskirt.com/tribe Support the Show: http://www.dirtinyourskirt.com/support     

Sep 7, 2017 Podcast: 373 - How To Get Muscular Legs, How To Test For Gut Inflammation, Natural Ways To Increase Stem Cell Production, and Should You Use Ice Baths & Antioxidants After A Workout? Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to ), use the Contact button on the , call 1-877-209-9439, or use the “” form at the bottom of this page. News Flashes: You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on , , , and . Special Announcements: This podcast is brought to you by: -Health Gains - Text the word "GAIN" to 313131 to recieve $250 off  HGH, Testosterone or Sexual Health Services at their Aventural Florida location. That's G-A-I-N to 313131. -Human Charger - Just go to and use the code BFITNESS for 20% off. -Qualia - Go to to fine tune your brain for cognitive fitness. -Me Undies - To get your 20% off, Free Shipping AND their 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and get the best and softest underwear you will ever own, go to: -, and get ready for some epic stories on his morning, daily and evening routine! What did you miss this week? A clay mask, a park workout, a morning routine change-up, an epic post-race salad and more. Ben's Adventures: -NEW! -Ben is racing on the Spartan Pro Team for 2017! You can catch him at any of these races below and you can : -Lake Tahoe, Spartan World Championships, September 30 - October 1 -Sep 8-11, 2017: Who Wants To Live Forever Conference in Reykjavík, Iceland. Most of us not only want to have a long lifespan, but also a long healthspan; to be fit and healthy throughout the course of our lives. As we move into this unprecedented era of human history, a question arises: how far can the human healthspan be extended, and what are the most effective ways to achieve longevity? -Oct 13-15, 2017: Biohacker Summit, Helsinki, Finland. This event is the focal point for learning faster, performing better, living longer, and enjoying more what you wake up to do every day. Discover the latest in wearables, internet of things, nutrition, digital health, and mobile apps to increase performance, be healthier, stay fit, and get more done. -November 10-13: Weston A. Price Foundation Wise Traditions Conference, Minneapolis, MN. I'll be speaking at the 18th annual conference that covers everything from hormone health, adrenal and thyroid health, natural fertility, degenerative diseases, to traditional diets and food preparation & more. Learn how to improve your health through food, farming and the healing arts.  -Dec 7-9, 2017: XPT Experience, Kauai, Hawaii. Join me, Brian Mackenzie, Kelly Starrett, Julia Starrett, Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece, for an epic, all-inclusive performance living workshop this Dec 7, 8 and 9 in beautiful Kauai, Hawaii. Come and join us for pool training, underwater workouts, gym training, breathing instruction, outdoor workouts, recovery biohacking and much more! -Dec 11-23, 2017: Runga Retreat, Cambutal, Panama. This retreat spans 8-days and centers around fostering heightened awareness, presence, and connection with others through a mandatory "Digital Detox" - or no cell phones, computers, and other technology. Yoga is offered twice per day, everyday. There is also an off-site adventure ranging from hiking volcanoes to white water rafting or zip lining. World-class spa treatments are available and 100% of the food are suitable for vegetarian, vegan, paleo, gluten-free, or ketogenic dieters. Giveaway: Grab this that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. And of course, this week's top iTunes review - gets some BG Fitness swag straight from Ben - ! ------------------------------------------ Listener Q&A: As compiled, deciphered, edited and sometimes read by , the Podcast Sidekick. How To Get Muscular Legs Luke says: I have always had a sticking point throughout my training career which is my legs. I am quite tall and it is very hard for me to put mass on my legs - not for a matter of trying! So I have been thinking of doing a cycle of SARMs and was wondering what approach to the training would you take to focus on building mass in my quads? In my response, I recommend: - - - How To Test For Gut Inflammation Chris says: How does one know they have gut inflammation? I am reading an article about coconut oil and I have been an a ketosis diet with great success. But lately I have been having gut fat and gut inflammation and it is really counterintuitive to the progress I am making. I am wondering if coconut oil is part of the issue. In my response, I recommend: - - - - - Natural Ways To Increase Stem Cell Production Warren says: I am trying to increase my body's stem cell production. Does algae help in this area? In my response, I recommend: -– – – – (and ) – – – – - - - - - - Should You Use Ice Baths & Antioxidants After A Workout? Beni says: In a previous podcast you mentioned that it is not smart to take an ice bath and a bunch of antioxidants right after a hard workout because it can reduce the gains. So when should I do an ice bath and antioxidant supplement? Let's say I am doing a heavy lifting sessions and then the next two days I will be sore. Do I wait until the next day to take an ice bath and a big antioxidant smoothie? In my response, I recommend: - Prior to asking your question, do a search in upper right-hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. Many of the questions we receive have already been answered here at Ben Greenfield Fitness! Ask Your Question [gravityform id="2" name="Ask Ben" title="false" description="false"] -----------------------------------------------------

Aug 9, 2017 Podcast: 372 - The Best "Minimalist" Exercise Plan, How Guys Can "Get It Up" Better, How To Calm Down After Stress, and Why So Many Products Have Caffeine. Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to ), use the Contact button on the , call 1-877-209-9439, or use the “” form at the bottom of this page. In intro and outro, Ben mentions  the ,  and and a . News Flashes [6:44]: Keys to ? Naps, time outdoors and gardening apparently. Yet another host of . Wow. And Reveals SHOCKING Secrets To The World. - seem to be in same areas of brain associated with stress huh? Science Points to the . You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on , , , and . Special Announcements [17:30]: This podcast is brought to you by: -Casper - Get $50 toward any mattress purchase by visiting and using BEN. -Blue Apron  – Check out this week’s menu and get your first three meals FREE - with shipping - by going to -Atrantil -  Go to and use the code Ben for 15% off. -Kettle and Fire - Go to and get 20% off your order. -Podchaser Contest - Don’t forget to log in and vote by heading to now. Enter code "Patreon". -, and get ready for some epic stories on his morning, daily and evening routine! What did you miss this week? A clay mask, a park workout, a morning routine change-up, an epic post-race salad and more. Ben's Adventures [26:20]: -NEW! -Ben is racing on the Spartan Pro Team for 2017! You can catch him at any of these races below and you can : -The Ascent, West Virginia, August 26 -Lake Tahoe, Spartan World Championships, September 30 - October 1 -August 12th and 13th Montage Deer Valley Park City, UT: . Ben will be speaking to the finest group of chiropractors on the planet! -Aug 16-17 San Francisco: Udemy. Ben will be filming in San Francisco for Udemy. -Sep 8-11, 2017: Who Wants To Live Forever Conference in Reykjavík, Iceland. Most of us not only want to have a long lifespan, but also a long healthspan; to be fit and healthy throughout the course of our lives. As we move into this unprecedented era of human history, a question arises: how far can the human healthspan be extended, and what are the most effective ways to achieve longevity? -Oct 13-15, 2017: Biohacker Summit, Helsinki, Finland. This event is the focal point for learning faster, performing better, living longer, and enjoying more what you wake up to do every day. Discover the latest in wearables, internet of things, nutrition, digital health, and mobile apps to increase performance, be healthier, stay fit, and get more done. -November 10-13: Weston A. Price Foundation Wise Traditions Conference, Minneapolis, MN. I'll be speaking at the 18th annual conference that covers everything from hormone health, adrenal and thyroid health, natural fertility, degenerative diseases, to traditional diets and food preparation & more. Learn how to improve your health through food, farming and the healing arts.  -Dec 7-9, 2017: XPT Experience, Kauai, Hawaii. Join me, Brian Mackenzie, Kelly Starrett, Julia Starrett, Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece, for an epic, all-inclusive performance living workshop this Dec 7, 8 and 9 in beautiful Kauai, Hawaii. Come and join us for pool training, underwater workouts, gym training, breathing instruction, outdoor workouts, recovery biohacking and much more! -Dec 11-23, 2017: Runga Retreat, Cambutal, Panama. This retreat spans 8-days and centers around fostering heightened awareness, presence, and connection with others through a mandatory "Digital Detox" - or no cell phones, computers, and other technology. Yoga is offered twice per day, everyday. There is also an off-site adventure ranging from hiking volcanoes to white water rafting or zip lining. World-class spa treatments are available and 100% of the food are suitable for vegetarian, vegan, paleo, gluten-free, or ketogenic dieters. Giveaway: Grab this that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. And of course, this week's top iTunes review - gets some BG Fitness swag straight from Ben - ! ------------------------------------------ Listener Q&A [29:40]: As compiled, deciphered, edited and sometimes read by , the Podcast Sidekick. The Best "Minimalist" Exercise Plan knralph says: I am stuck. I exercise a lot and I do CrossFit everyday plus a lot of heavy weight lifting. I spend a lot of time in the gym. I have knee pain and I know this is a waste of time. I am wondering how I can responsibly reduce the amount of exercise I do everyday and not gain weight. I eat keto and follow Paleo and Whole30 and enjoy it. In my response, I recommend: -My -My podcast on -My podcast on How Guys Can "Get It Up" Better Marvin says: I am 30-years-old and have trouble getting an erection. I think it may because I work too much. I mostly work, lifting heavy things, I may not eat the proper foods and I party a lot and smoke. I do things that I know I shouldn't that probably affect my performance in bed. But I am hoping you can give me some pointers to enlighten my performance. In my response, I recommend: - - - - How To Calm Down After Stress Derek says: I am an Opera Singer living in Germany. After my performances I think I have built up a lot of stress hormones and adrenalin and I am wondering what I should do to help my body process these? From all your fans in Germany: Vielen Dank! In my response, I recommend: -Alternate Nostril Breathing - - - - Why So Many Products Have Caffeine Stef says: So the Keto1 supplement has caffeine in it. It doesn't say how much caffeine though. Why do so many of these products, that are supposed to make you feel great, have caffeine in them? Of course you feel great - you're having caffeine! In my response, I recommend: - Prior to asking your question, do a search in upper right-hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. Many of the questions we receive have already been answered here at Ben Greenfield Fitness! Ask Your Question [gravityform id="2" name="Ask Ben" title="false" description="false"] -----------------------------------------------------

July 26, 2017 Podcast: 371 - Why You Get Constipated & What To Do About It, How To Get By On Less Sleep, How To Use SARMs MK-677 and RAD-140, and Wim Hof vs. Buteyko. Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to ), use the Contact button on the , call 1-877-209-9439, or use the “” form at the bottom of this page. News Flashes [5:45]:  But here's  (also, ) You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on , , , and . Special Announcements [35:40]: This podcast is brought to you by: -HealthGains - Text the word "Greenfield" to 313131 to receive a $150 voucher toward your first GAINSWave treatment at any of the 60 participating physicians nationwide. Or go to and click 'Find A Doctor' to locate a GAINSWave provider near you. -Orchestra One  – and Use code BEN for 6 months of Orchestra One FREE (valued at $120) -Organifi - Go to Discount code BEN for 20% off your order! -Kimera Koffee - Go to and use code 'BEN' to get 10% off! -, and get ready for some epic stories on his morning, daily and evening routine! What did you miss this week? A clay mask, a park workout, a morning routine change-up, an epic post-race salad and more. Ben's Adventures [44:15]: -NEW! -Ben will be racing on the Spartan Pro Team for 2017! You can catch him at any of these races below and you can : -Southeast Showdown, Asheville, July 29 -The Ascent, West Virginia, August 26 -Aug 3-6: Mindshare Summit, San Diego. At , you’ll learn tools and strategies to get your work where it belongs – in the hands of those who need it. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never touched social media or if you’re already selling online like a pro, you’ll meet experts who can help you take your first, or next big step. -August 12th and 13th Montage Deer Valley Park City, UT: . Ben will be speaking to the finest group of chiropractors on the planet! -Aug 16-17 San Francisco: Udemy. Ben will be filming in San Francisco for Udemy. -Sep 8-11, 2017: Who Wants To Live Forever Conference in Reykjavík, Iceland. Most of us not only want to have a long lifespan, but also a long healthspan; to be fit and healthy throughout the course of our lives. As we move into this unprecedented era of human history, a question arises: how far can the human healthspan be extended, and what are the most effective ways to achieve longevity? -Oct 13-15, 2017: Biohacker Summit, Helsinki, Finland. This event is the focal point for learning faster, performing better, living longer, and enjoying more what you wake up to do every day. Discover the latest in wearables, internet of things, nutrition, digital health, and mobile apps to increase performance, be healthier, stay fit, and get more done. -November 10-13 Weston A. Price Foundation Wise Traditions Conference, Minneapolis, MN. I'll be speaking at the 18th annual conference that covers everything from hormone health, adrenal and thyroid health, natural fertility, degenerative diseases, to traditional diets and food preparation & more. Learn how to improve your health through food, farming and the healing arts.  -Dec 7-9, 2017: XPT Experience, Kauai, Hawaii. Join me, Brian Mackenzie, Kelly Starrett, Julia Starrett, Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece, for an epic, all-inclusive performance living workshop this Dec 7, 8 and 9 in beautiful Kauai, Hawaii. Come and join us for pool training, underwater workouts, gym training, breathing instruction, outdoor workouts, recovery biohacking and much more! -Dec 17-23, 2017: Runga Retreat, Cambutal, Panama. This retreat spans 8-days and centers around fostering heightened awareness, presence, and connection with others through a mandatory "Digital Detox" - or no cell phones, computers, and other technology. Yoga is offered twice per day, everyday. There is also an off-site adventure ranging from hiking volcanoes to white water rafting or zip lining. World-class spa treatments are available and 100% of the food are suitable for vegetarian, vegan, paleo, gluten-free, or ketogenic dieters. Giveaway: Grab this that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. And of course, this week's top iTunes review - gets some BG Fitness swag straight from Ben - ! ------------------------------------------ Listener Q&A [38:00]: As compiled, deciphered, edited and sometimes read by , the Podcast Sidekick. Why You Get Constipated & What To Do About It Kelly says: She has been taking probiotics for about 6 months now and she still has major stomach issues. Every vegetable that she eats just ferments in her stomach without digesting and "going through". She even tried taking laxatives to push things along with no luck. Is she taking too much? What probiotics should she be taking? In my response, I recommend: - How To Get By On Less Sleep Bruno says: He usually gets about 8 hours of sleep per night and feels great but he is wondering if it is possible to get less sleep (like 6 hours per night) and still feel as good as he does now? Are there any special supplements, food or protocols that will help him feel this good but on less sleep? In my response, I recommend: - - - - How To Use SARMs MK-677 and RAD-140 Grizzell says: She is wondering is the SARMs MK-677 and RAD-140 would be useful for her 87-year-old father? How could they benefit an older man? She is also curious if they could help her. In my response, I recommend: -My article on "" - - Wim Hof vs. Buteyko Bryan says: Could you compare Wim Hof's breathing method to the Buteyko method (as described by Patrick Mckeown)? Which do you prefer and which is best for long term gains for health and life? In my response, I recommend: - -  

July 12, 2017 Podcast: 370 - The Latest On "Workouts In A Pill", How Much Exercise Keeps Your Cells Young, Oxytocin Supplementation & More! Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to ), use the Contact button on the , call 1-877-209-9439, or use the “” form at the bottom of this page. News Flashes [4:00]: ? This is freakin’ fascinating and yes, we will discuss on next podcast Q&A! (I use ). The latest research on "” (I’ve been talking about SARMs like for months…like ) You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on , , , and . Special Announcements [19:40]: This podcast is brought to you by: -Rover – For $25 off your first booking, visit and use promo code BEN during checkout! -Rootz Nutrition – Go to and use code BEN10 for 10% off -Orchestra One  – and Use code BEN for 6 months of Orchestra One FREE (valued at $120) -Marc Pro  – Promo code “BEN” for 5% discount at -, and get ready for some epic stories on his morning, daily and evening routine! What did you miss this week? A clay mask, a park workout, a morning routine change-up, an epic post-race salad and more. -NEW! -Ben will be racing on the Spartan Pro Team for 2017! You can catch him at any of these races below and you can : -Southeast Showdown, Asheville, July 29 -The Ascent, West Virginia, August 26 -Sep 8-11, 2017: Who Wants To Live Forever Conference in Reykjavík, Iceland. Most of us not only want to have a long lifespan, but also a long healthspan; to be fit and healthy throughout the course of our lives. As we move into this unprecedented era of human history, a question arises: how far can the human healthspan be extended, and what are the most effective ways to achieve longevity? -Oct 13-15, 2017: Biohacker Summit, Helsinki, Finland. This event is the focal point for learning faster, performing better, living longer, and enjoying more what you wake up to do every day. Discover the latest in wearables, internet of things, nutrition, digital health, and mobile apps to increase performance, be healthier, stay fit, and get more done. -November 10-13 Weston A. Price Foundation Wise Traditions Conference, Minneapolis, MN. I'll be speaking at the 18th annual conference that covers everything from hormone health, adrenal and thyroid health, natural fertility, degenerative diseases, to traditional diets and food preparation & more. Learn how to improve your health through food, farming and the healing arts.  -Dec 7-9, 2017: XPT Experience, Kauai, Hawaii. Join me, Brian Mackenzie, Kelly Starrett, Julia Starrett, Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece, for an epic, all-inclusive performance living workshop this Dec 7, 8 and 9 in beautiful Kauai, Hawaii. Come and join us for pool training, underwater workouts, gym training, breathing instruction, outdoor workouts, recovery biohacking and much more! -Dec 17-23, 2017: Runga Retreat, Cambutal, Panama. This retreat spans 8-days and centers around fostering heightened awareness, presence, and connection with others through a mandatory "Digital Detox" - or no cell phones, computers, and other technology. Yoga is offered twice per day, everyday. There is also an off-site adventure ranging from hiking volcanoes to white water rafting or zip lining. World-class spa treatments are available and 100% of the food are suitable for vegetarian, vegan, paleo, gluten-free, or ketogenic dieters. Grab this that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. And of course, this week's top iTunes review - gets some BG Fitness swag straight from Ben - ! ------------------------------------------ Listener Q&A [28:25]: As compiled, deciphered, edited and sometimes read by , the Podcast Sidekick. How To Read At Night Without Disrupting Sleep Tony says: He is looking for the best way to read in bed without disturbing deep sleep. He has 3 scenarios (all of which include blue blocking glasses): 1. Reading on his phone using a low light app on top of an iris app. 2. Using his paperlight Kindle with a bit of light. 3. Reading a hardcover book with a scientific light in the room (like a sleepy baby). In my response, I recommend: - - - - -  - How To Keep Your Appetite Satiated During A Fast Rob says: What are some tricks or mental hacks you use to keep yourself from breaking a 18-24 hour fast and giving in and some munching on something? In my response, I recommend: - - - -Zevia - - - - - How To Increase Oxytocin Stephanie says: She is interested in using Oxytocin as a therapeutic remedy. How can she purchase some or how can she increase it naturally? In my response, I recommend: -My upcoming - How To Naturally Clean Swimming Pools Jodi says: What do you think of the ? It uses enzymes instead of chemicals. Is it a legitimate product and is it a better choice than chlorine? In my response, I recommend: -Podcast:  - Prior to asking your question, do a search in upper right-hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. Many of the questions we receive have already been answered here at Ben Greenfield Fitness!  

June 28, 2017 Podcast: 369 - 12 Potent Tips To Increase Your Energy, How To Time Your Vitamins & Supplements, Can Testosterone Be Too High & Much More. Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to ), use the Contact button on the , call 1-877-209-9439, or use the “” form at the bottom of this page. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: To those still scoffing at high dose Vitamin C for cancer…you You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on , , , and . Special Announcements: This podcast is brought to you by: -Organifi – Go to Discount code BEN for 20% off your order! -Onnit – Go to and save 10% on your purchase. The discount is built into the link. -ZipRecruiter  – Post jobs on ZipRecruiter for free by going to -TeloYears – Go to and use my special gift card code BEN10 to get 10% off your TeloYears kit (and listen to my . - -, and get ready for some epic stories on his morning, daily and evening routine! What did you miss this week? A clay mask, a park workout, a morning routine change-up, an epic post-race salad and more. NEW! Ben will be racing on the Spartan Pro Team for 2017! You can catch him at any of these races below and you can : -Blue Mountain Challenge, July 8 -Southeast Showdown, Asheville, July 29 -The Ascent, West Virginia, August 26 -July 11th, 2017: David Bouley's “The Chef & The Doctor Series” in TriBeca, New York. Please join me at Bouley Botanical for a over a multi-course wine dinner, curated by Chef David Bouley. We'll start with a reception featuring passed canapés and a specialty health tonic cocktail. Guests will have the opportunity to mingle and ask me any questions they like. Chef Bouley will then prepare a multicourse menu with wine pairing featuring products and ingredients to address the topic of the evening. -Sep 8-11, 2017: Who Wants To Live Forever Conference in Reykjavík, Iceland. Most of us not only want to have a long lifespan, but also a long healthspan; to be fit and healthy throughout the course of our lives. As we move into this unprecedented era of human history, a question arises: how far can the human healthspan be extended, and what are the most effective ways to achieve longevity? -Oct 13-15, 2017: Biohacker Summit, Helsinki, Finland. This event is the focal point for learning faster, performing better, living longer, and enjoying more what you wake up to do every day. Discover the latest in wearables, internet of things, nutrition, digital health, and mobile apps to increase performance, be healthier, stay fit, and get more done. -Dec 7-9, 2017: XPT Experience, Kauai, Hawaii. Join me, Brian Mackenzie, Kelly Starrett, Julia Starrett, Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece, for an epic, all-inclusive performance living workshop this Dec 7, 8 and 9 in beautiful Kauai, Hawaii. Come and join us for pool training, underwater workouts, gym training, breathing instruction, outdoor workouts, recovery biohacking and much more! -Dec 17-23, 2017: Runga Retreat, Cambutal, Panama. This retreat spans 8-days and centers around fostering heightened awareness, presence, and connection with others through a mandatory "Digital Detox" - or no cell phones, computers, and other technology. Yoga is offered twice per day, everyday. There is also an off-site adventure ranging from hiking volcanoes to white water rafting or zip lining. World-class spa treatments are available and 100% of the food are suitable for vegetarian, vegan, paleo, gluten-free, or ketogenic dieters. Grab this that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. And of course, this week's top iTunes review - gets some BG Fitness swag straight from Ben - ! ------------------------------------------ Listener Q&A: As compiled, deciphered, edited and sometimes read by , the Podcast Sidekick. How To Time Your Vitamins & Supplements Ahmed says: He has heard you say that you should take certain vitamin supplements only with meals and some without meals. Do you have scientific studies and papers to back this up? Can you share those studies and explain why this is necessary? In my response, I recommend: - -Take These Before Meals Multivitamin or multimineral formula Digestive aid for the gallbladder Vitamin B complex Individual B vitamins Vitamin C complex Individual minerals (calcium, potassium, etc.) Iron supplements Lecithin Manganese Protein powder (unless used in diet for blood sugar, weight loss, etc.) -Take These After Meals Vitamin A Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin K Chlorophyll (oil soluble) Choline Digestive enzymes (pepsin, HCL, etc., all those except for the gallbladder) Herbs used to aid digestion (comfrey, pepsin, etc.) Inositol Iodine (unless instructed otherwise) Most oils or oil-based nutrients (linseed oil, evening primrose oil, wheat germ, etc.) R.N.A. (ribonucleic acid) Yeast products (Brewer’s yeast tablets, lactic acid yeast, etc.) -Take These Between Meals Chlorophyll (water soluble) Glandulars and similar tissue extracts Most herbs (except for those used in digestion) Phosphorus Sodium products Vitamin D For Sleep Luke says: He has seen some sleep aids out there with Vit D in them. In terms of the timing for taking Vit D, do you think that could cause circadian dysregulation since we know that Vit D is not just a vitamin but a hormone. Have you seen any studies that show when is the best time to take Vit D? In my response, I recommend: - Can Testosterone Be Too High? Phil says: 71-years-old, excellent health, plenty of exercise, no meds, keto diet for about 3 years. Had his testosterone checked about a year ago and it was 800. He bought the JoovV and used it for a few months and now his testosterone is over 1000 - which is above normal limits. He knows that you aren't a doctor but was wondering if this is something he should be concerned about. In my response, I recommend: - Does Cool Sculpting Work for Fat Loss? Tianna says: She has been reading about cold induced thermogenesis for sculpting the body and was wondering if she can just use ice, applied to problem areas, to burn fat? In my response, I recommend: - - - Prior to asking your question, do a search in upper right-hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. Many of the questions we receive have already been answered here at Ben Greenfield Fitness!      

June 14, 2017 Podcast: 368 - Building Muscle & Testosterone On A Ketogenic Diet, Food Combining, Psychedelic Experimentation, Natural Depression Remedies & More! NEW! Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to ), use the Contact button on the , call 1-877-209-9439, or use the “” form at the bottom of this page. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: - 4 min on, 3 min off x 3.  And here's a great  - and a related You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on , , , and . Special Announcements: This podcast is brought to you by: -TeloYears - find out more at and listen to my . - – use code “bengreenfield” for 15% off -Onnit – Get 10% off ANYTHING, from functional foods to supplements and beyond, at -Casper Matresses: Get $50 toward any mattress purchase by visiting and using promo code ‘BEN' - -, and get ready for some epic stories on his morning, daily and evening routine! What did you miss this week? A clay mask, a park workout, a morning routine change-up, an epic post-race salad and more. NEW! Ben will be racing on the Spartan Pro Team for 2017! You can catch him at any of these races below and you can : -Blue Mountain Challenge, July 8 -Southeast Showdown, Asheville, July 29 -The Ascent, West Virginia, August 26 -July 11th, 2017: David Bouley's “The Chef & The Doctor Series” in TriBeca, New York. Please join me at Bouley Botanical for a over a multi-course wine dinner, curated by Chef David Bouley. We'll start with a reception featuring passed canapés and a specialty health tonic cocktail. Guests will have the opportunity to mingle and ask me any questions they like. Chef Bouley will then prepare a multicourse menu with wine pairing featuring products and ingredients to address the topic of the evening. -Sep 8-11, 2017: Who Wants To Live Forever Conference in Reykjavík, Iceland. Most of us not only want to have a long lifespan, but also a long healthspan; to be fit and healthy throughout the course of our lives. As we move into this unprecedented era of human history, a question arises: how far can the human healthspan be extended, and what are the most effective ways to achieve longevity? -Oct 13-15, 2017: Biohacker Summit, Helsinki, Finland. This event is the focal point for learning faster, performing better, living longer, and enjoying more what you wake up to do every day. Discover the latest in wearables, internet of things, nutrition, digital health, and mobile apps to increase performance, be healthier, stay fit, and get more done. -Dec 7-9, 2017: XPT Experience, Kauai, Hawaii. Join me, Brian Mackenzie, Kelly Starrett, Julia Starrett, Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece, for an epic, all-inclusive performance living workshop this Dec 7, 8 and 9 in beautiful Kauai, Hawaii. Come and join us for pool training, underwater workouts, gym training, breathing instruction, outdoor workouts, recovery biohacking and much more! -Dec 17-23-9, 2017: Runga Retreat, Cambutal, Panama. This retreat spans 8-days and centers around fostering heightened awareness, presence, and connection with others through a mandatory "Digital Detox" - or no cell phones, computers, and other technology. Yoga is offered twice per day, everyday. There is also an off-site adventure ranging from hiking volcanoes to white water rafting or zip lining. World-class spa treatments are available and 100% of the food are suitable for vegetarian, vegan, paleo, gluten-free, or ketogenic dieters. Did you miss the weekend podcast episode with Richard Aiken? It was a must-listen – "How To Fix Your Brain And Biology With Plants: An Interview With Neurodietetics Author Richard Aiken On The Best Diet For The Brain." Grab this that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. And of course, this week's top iTunes review - gets some BG Fitness swag straight from Ben - ! ------------------------------------------ Listener Q&A: As compiled, deciphered, edited and sometimes read by , the Podcast Sidekick. How To Build Massive Stamina & Recover Faster From An Endurance Event Kory says: He's currently training for the for Spartan. He did it last year and he got time hacked at the 10th hour and so he's learned from the event and has started to do a lot more rucking, weighted calisthenics and military PT style workouts, but he knows this style of training can do a lot of damage to his joints. He's wondering if you have any tips on how to train for a weight bearing event like this without doing any damage to yourself, and also if you have any special gear you can recommend? In my response, I recommend: - - - - - -Eat Early & Eat Often (e.g. like ) Everything You Need To Know About Food Combining Zach says: He just stumbled across the concept of food combining. He's always thought of combining foods to get a balanced meal - getting protein, carbs and fats in each meal - but he's new to the nutrition side of things. What's the low down on food mixing, how do you do it properly and how do you avoid having undigested proteins and other things in your system?   Natural Fixes For Depression Hannah says: She just broke up with her boyfriend of two years, and she's having trouble coping with the mental and physiological ramifications of break up. She takes lions mane, D3, cordyceps, a good B vitamin and she exercises. She thinks all that is helping, but she's exhausted, she's having trouble sleeping, she can't think clearly, she's breaking down all the time and she's having a hard time coping. She's wondering if you have any suggestions for how to deal with heart break and the physical ramifications that entails? In my response, I recommend: - - - - Does The Whole30 Diet Work? Anonymous says: What are your thoughts on the Whole30 book, lifestyle changes and recipe? Do you think it's beneficial, or are there other ways to figure out what might be causing certain reactions in your body? In my response, I recommend: - - - - Prior to asking your question, do a search in upper right-hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. Many of the questions we receive have already been answered here at Ben Greenfield Fi 

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

Alyssa Hawley member of The Spartan Pro Team has become a serious threat to the old guard in Elite Spartan Racing. She brings a unique blend of stamina along with the ability to out carry most in the field due to her strength. I caught up with Alyssa to get her take on the competition,… Read more → The post Alyssa Hawley – Elite Spartan say's… I wanna stop Faye! appeared first on The Natural Running Network.

In this episode we talk to Alyssa Hawley who recently won the first Spartan Championship Series event in Seattle. Alyssa tells us about how she got into OCR in 2015, and was quickly on the podium. In her short OCR career, she has been made a Spartan Pro Team member, and won a Championship Series event. The also tells us about her full-time job, and how she manages to maintain the training of a pro athlete with a full-time job. Lastly, Alyssa gets Heather even more scared of bears. We just partnered with Icebug to get you a discount on your next pair! Use head over to Icebug.com and use code OVERCEOME10 to save 10%! If you are looking to get a wetsuit for your next Toughest Mudder, or are just preparing early for Worlds Toughest Mudder, check out Xterra Wetsuits!  Evan Perperis sent us his book “Strength & Speed's Guide to Elite Obstacle Course Racing” to check out. We will read it and get back to you with some additional details. In the meantime, head on over to teamstrengthspeed.com and check out their new podcast or order the book. Make sure you are following everything we are doing by taking a look at our Instagram,  Facebook and joining our mailing list!

Spartan Pro Team member, Glenn Racz talks about his Toughest Mudder LA 3rd place finish. We also discuss what happened during the podium ceremony that got everyone talking, and some other stuff. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Rugged Maniac – $5 off when you use the code PODCAST for any 2017 event. Orange Mud – Check out their “no bounce, ultra light hydration packs”.

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.

March 22, 2017 Podcast: 367: How Females Can Lose Body Fat Fast, How To Fix Your Vision Naturally, 4 Science-Based Superfoods & Much More! NEW! Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to ), use the Contact button on the , call 1-877-209-9439, or use the “” form at the bottom of this page. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on , , , and . Special Announcements: This podcast is brought to you by: -HealthGains - To receive $150 off your first GAINSWave treatment...text the word “Greenfield” That’s my last name: G-R-E-E-N-F-I-E-L-D to 313131, or to get a discount on GAINSWave at the Florida clinic, visit and tell them I sent you. -Organifi - Get 20% off the best tasting greens superfood powder on the planet with code BEN at . -Kimera Koffee - Best nootropic-infused coffee on the planet. Save 10% with code "BEN" at . -Human Charger - In-ear white light device for improving mood, beating jet lag and much more. Visit  and use code BFITNESS for 20% off. - -, and get ready for some epic stories on his morning, daily and evening routine! What did you miss this week? A clay mask, a park workout, a morning routine change-up, an epic post-race salad and more. NEW! Ben will be racing on the Spartan Pro Team for 2017! You can catch him at any of these races below and you can : -Emerald City Open, Seattle, April 22 -Golden State Classic, Monterey, June 3 -Blue Mountain Challenge, July 8 -Southeast Showdown, Asheville, July 29 -The Ascent, West Virginia, Aug 26 -May 5-7, 2017: Join Dr. Mercola, Dr. Pompa and I, along with many more health experts at this year's HCF Seminar in Atlanta, for health professionals, chiropractic docs, dietitians, nutritionists, personal trainers and beyond. Learn everything you need to know about ketosis, heavy metals, nutrition, marketing, how to build your practice and much more! Get your heavily discounted, early bird ticket now! -May 19-21, 2017: PaleoFX in Austin, Texas. Paleo f(x)™ is the Who's Who gathering of the ancestral health movement, with world-class speakers including New York Times bestselling authors, leading physicians, scientists, and practitioners, athletes and fitness professionals, health entrepreneurs, activists, bloggers, biohackers, and more! Are you ready to learn, connect, and take action? Join our tribe! -May 26-28, 2017: Infinite Man Summit in Sofia, Bulgaria. It’s my great pleasure to say that I’ve been invited to speak at the upcoming Infinite Man Summit 2017, where alongside speakers from around the world,  we'll cover the four key pillars of a successful life: health & fitness, dating & relationships, business & entrepreneurship, and passion & purpose. Did you miss the weekend podcast episode with Richard Aiken? It was a must-listen – "How To Fix Your Brain And Biology With Plants: An Interview With Neurodietetics Author Richard Aiken On The Best Diet For The Brain." Grab this that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. And of course, this week's top iTunes review - gets some BG Fitness swag straight from Ben - ! ------------------------------------------ Listener Q&A: As compiled, deciphered, edited and sometimes read by , the Podcast Sidekick. How Runners Can Lose Muscle In A Healthy Way (And Calorie Cycling 101) Des says: She's big fan of the show and she's learned so much its overwhelming.  She has a strange question. Over the winter she managed to increase her muscle mass a lot, but now it's running season and she's too heavy. She needs to lose some of it but it's mostly muscle. What's the safest way to go about losing added weight while maintaining the benefits of the bone density, better hemoglobin, etc. Do you have any tips? Thanks! In my response, I recommend: - - - Natural Ways To Maximize Eye Health Dave says: He's calling from Bloomington, Indiana. He's an active 29 year old and recently been diagnosed with Open-Angle Glaucoma. He takes a pressure regulating eye drop as recommend by his Ophthalmologist and he's also tweaked his diet to increase his intake of eye healthy food like sweet potato, carrot and dark leafy greens to help manage eye pressures. He's curious if you have any additional protocols that you recommend to combat the pressure of glaucoma specifically or promote better eye health in general? He loves the show and hopes to hear a response on the air. In my response, I recommend: - or or organic bilberries -Astaxanthin/fish oil (recommend ) - or - - -  - - How Females Can Lose Body Fat Fast Heather says: She's calling from Michigan, she loves the show! She has a question regarding food. She's competing in her first body building competition in twenty weeks. She's doing the fitness division and the training is going really well. However, food has been a place of struggle. She frequently binges and its really uncontrollable and it feels primal. She was wondering if you have any advice, tips, supplements, things she can take to get it under control, so when she gets closer to competition she can get her body fat down to what it needs to be. There's two caveats, she's vegan, and she's been dealing with candida for five years. Any thoughts and tips are appreciated! In my response, I recommend: -Thyroid support in the form of a natural thyroid supplement like -Progesterone support in the form of , , , , , , and a -DHEA support in the form of - - -    

March 8, 2017 Podcast: 366: Float Tanks, Strobe Goggles, Hacking The Vagus Nerve, Natural Marathon Fueling, How To Know When You're Recovered From Adrenal Fatigue & More! NEW! Have a podcast question for Ben? Click the tab on the right (or go to ), use the Contact button on the , call 1-877-209-9439, or use the “” form at the bottom of this page. ----------------------------------------------------- News Flashes: One of the I've ever read (and why I drink ) Good to see that pop culture is finally catching on to Here’s : my favorite secret weapon? You can receive these News Flashes (and more) every single day, if you follow Ben on , , , and . Special Announcements: This podcast is brought to you by: -HealthGains - To receive $150 off your first GAINSWave treatment...text the word “Greenfield” That’s my last name: G-R-E-E-N-F-I-E-L-D to 313131, or to get a discount on GAINSWave at the Florida clinic, visit and tell them I sent you. -Organifi - Get 20% off the best tasting greens superfood powder on the planet with code BEN at  -Harrys - Get a free razor trial set. To redeem your free trial offer, go to . -Hello Fresh -For $35 off your first week of deliveries, visit and enter code FITNESS35 when you subscribe! - -, and get ready for some epic stories on his morning, daily and evening routine! What did you miss this week? A clay mask, a park workout, a morning routine change-up, an epic post-race salad and more. NEW! Check out the intimacy course Rachel spoke about, and remember, it's not for the faint of heart: Ben will be racing on the Spartan Pro Team for 2017! You can catch him at these races, : Emerald City Open, Seattle, April 22 Golden State Classic, Monterey, June 3 Blue Mountain Challenge, July 8 Southeast Showdown, Asheville, July 29 The Ascent, West Virginia, Aug 26 Join Dr. Mercola, Dr. Pompa and I, along with many more health experts at this years HCF Seminar in Atlanta. Get your heavily discounted, early bird ticket now! Did you miss the weekend podcast episode with Steve Kotler and Jamie Wheal? It was a must-listen – "Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work." Grab this that comes with a tech shirt, a beanie and a water bottle. And of course, this week's top iTunes review - gets some BG Fitness swag straight from Ben - ! ------------------------------------------ Listener Q&A: As compiled, deciphered, edited and sometimes read by , the Podcast Sidekick. What Is Simulated Altitude Training? Aussie says: He's from Perth, WA - he loves the show. His question is regarding simulated altitude training and it's benefits and drawbacks. He'd love to know your thoughts on training high and living low, rest periods, benefits for weight loss and benefits for type 2 diabetes. In my response, I recommend: - - - - How To Fuel A Marathon Naturally Leanne says: She's a big fan. She's calling from London in the UK. She's training for the London marathon and she'd love to know what you recommend for nutrition both for prep and recovery, before long training runs (12 miles up) and also for after training? What are the best foods and drinks for during the marathon, and what do you recommend to take as snacks to keep their energy going? She wants to avoid glucose and sugary stuff and be as natural as possible. In my response, I recommend: - - - How To Know When You're Recovered From Adrenal Fatigue Ray says: He's a huge fan. He has a question on adrenal fatigue, he knows we have covered it in a bunch in the past but he was wondering when about 80% of the time he's feeling good, and the other 20% the symptoms are still present, what would be your take on how to get rid of these last few hurdles? He sees that he when he works out super hard the next day he has a longer period of time when he's not feeling greatest his because his body shouldn't be pushed this hard or because he's doing other things wrong, like not using adequate supplementation etc? In my response, I recommend: - - How Fasting Is Different For Females Janelle says: She wants to thank you for years of great podcasts. As she wants to lose some weight, she's interested in intermittent fasting, but she's hesitant due to some research on how it messes with females hormones. She's post-menopausal, so her hormones are already low, but her morning cortisol is 24 which is high. What are your recommendations to pre and post-menopausal females with regards to intermittent fasting and would you suggest it for someone with elevated AM cortisol? In my response, I recommend: - Prior to asking your question, do a search in upper right-hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. Many of the questions we receive have already been answered here at Ben Greenfield Fitness! Ask Your Question [gravityform id="2" name="Ask Ben" title="false" description="false"] ----------------------------------------------------- Related articles across the web

Thanks to our sponsors of the Underground SGX show.  Check them out to learn more about how their products might help with your training program: Mobilitas Designer Protein  Use code SDPREMIER20 to save 20%   In this episode, we review the second Spartan race of the year, the Arizona Sprint and Super.  SGX Coach Allison Krumker, for Phoenix Evolution OCR Training, is on to fill you in on all the details from this past weekends race in case you missed it.   In our research review we talk about tapering and how it has been shown to boost performance when done correctly.  A proper tapering program can lead to physiological adaptations that leave you primed for a personal best.  You will definitely want to try this out before your next race.   In our SGX Coaches's interview, we have on Coach and Spartan Pro Team member Kevin Donoghue.  Kevin is all over the place in the Spartan world.  He was a NBC Spartan Team Challenge Coach, Trainer for the new Daily Burn Spartan Workouts, and 64 Time Podium finisher (and still growing).   Coach Donoghue give is insight on to some of his success in Spartan Race Training.  We talk about how he got involved with Spartan Races, how you should plan your week leading up to the race, what to do if you are running back to back races over a weekend, his workouts with Daily Burn and a whole lot more.   He provides incredible insight into training and nutrition.  You won't want to miss this episode.     The complete show notes are available here: www.spartanunderground.com/episode-26

In this episode I talk to Spartan Pro Team member Glenn Racz. Glenn is an extremely busy guy who is a husband, father, engineer, and Yancy Camp athlete. He has to manage his work/life balance to be successful.  Additionally, make sure to check out the Spartan Race World Championships on NBC on Christmas Day.  This episode is sponsored by MudGear You can get your Overcome and Run race jersey made by MudGear in our Gear Shop. Make sure you are following everything we are doing by taking a look at our Instagram,  Facebook and joining our mailing list!   For more about Spartan World Championships 2016 check out Episode 38 With Faye Stenning and more about Yancy Camp Check out Episodes 44 with Yancy and Miguel, 42 with Beni Gifford and 37 with Yancy Culp.

Joe Di has been with Spartan for a few years, most known for heading up the Spartan SGX Training Program. Just recently, he was named "Director of Sport Initiatives". As "a part of a panel of guys", this covers things like Elite Heat Rules, The Spartan Pro Team, etc. Listen in to learn about : The new obstacles in Tahoe  Why rules changed around The Rope Climb and The Herc Hoist When you can and can't kick the bell The constant evolution of rule change in our sport Keith Allen then calls in to discuss The Asheville Spartan TV episode. He also checks in with some Spartan Tahoe predictions. He and matt digress some along the way to talk about high school basketball and Friendly's. Today's episode is sponsored by: Underwear For Men, go to UFM and check them out. Support your manhood with Underwear For Men! For $5 off, use promo code ORM. Click the play button below or click the iTunes or Stitcher links at the top of the page.  

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

David Magida began obstacle racing in 2012 and found his way to many podiums, eventually securing one of the first spots on the Spartan Pro Team. After 3 grueling years, he slowed down his racing circuit to open a gym. That was just the beginning in an OCR story that is still being written. Listen in as Matt and David discuss: The "OG Days" of OCR 2012-2014 Push versus pull strength David's gym Elevate Appearing on and eventually getting a gig on NBC Hanging out with Randy Moss David's book Spartan Webisodes you probably haven't even heard of. Rise Of The Sufferfests  Today's show is sponsored by   BoneFrog Challenge – ORM10 gets you $10 off all 2016 races.   Obstacle Course Training - Training plan's from the world's best obstacle racers. ORM15 gets you 15%o off.   Show Notes David Magida - Athlinks Link The Essentials of Obstacle Course Training - David's new book David's Gym - Elevate Interval Fitness ROSF - Rent or Buy Rise Of The Sufferfests Spartan Obstacle Challenge - New Spartan Webisodes

On this episode we get to chat with Spartan Pro Team member, Isaiah Vidal.  Isaiah is a pretty impressive young man.  At the age of 23 he's already completed 2 Death Races.  When Isaiah decides that he wants to accomplish something he doesn't let anything get in the way of getting there.  We enjoyed getting to sit down and talk to him, and hope you enjoy it too. You can find Isaiah on instagram at @isaiahvidal You can read more about Spartan Races here: Spartan.com  

Cet épisode est en anglais car les invités sont anglophones. Ryan Atkins pourrait faire un entrevue en français, mais comme les deux autres ne pourraient pas suivre... Nous avons donc choisi de faire le tout en anglais. Nous vous fournissons une transcription en français assez fidèle, pour vous aider a suivre notre conversation. Bon épisode...   DEBUT DE LA TRANSCRIPTION Bernard:   Salut amateurs de courses a obstacles, ici Bernard Parent pour un rapport d'après course du Beast du New Jersey qui vient d'avoir lieu ce 18 avril.   J'ai eu le plaisir d'y courir personnellement, mais encore mieux, j'ai eu la chance de passer en entrevue certains de nos meilleurs compétiteurs Canadiens.     Voici une entrevue rapide un à un avec Jesse Bruce de Alpha Obstacle Training, juste après avoir terminé ma course, donc environ une heure après qu'il ait fini la sienne.     0min 57sec          DÉBUT DE L'ENTREVUE AVEC JESSE BRUCE   Bernard :   OK alors je suis avec Jesse Bruce, juste après le Beast du New Jersey, et je voulais avoir tes impressions. Bruce, comment as-tu trouvé le parcours aujourd'hui?   Jesse :     Le trajet était… le trajet était vraiment bon, j'ai vraiment aimé le terrain, les collines, les montées et les descentes, les sections en sentiers plus denses. C'était difficile et exigeant avec des pentes abruptes. Mais c'est ce que je voulais car je croyais que ça nous préparerais bien pour… ça me rappelle les courses que nous avons dans l'est du Canada, donc c'était une bonne préparation pour celles-ci. C'est encore loin d'approcher le Beast du Championnat du Monde de Killington l'an passé mais c'est un bon début de saison, les pentes étaient difficiles, les descentes étaient très techniques. Alors c'était une très bonne pratique pour un début de saison.   Bernard :   Bien, donc es-tu content de tes résultats?   Jesse :   Ben non… Je suis content de ma course. J'ai trouvé les obstacles très faciles, à l'exception du transport de charge dans les seaux. Monter cette charge était très exigeant, mais à part ça j'ai trouvé qu'ils étaient tous faisables.   Bernard :   Le Rig n'était pas si facile.   Jesse :   Non le Rig était ridicule comparativement au PlatinumRig, il était très facile. Et puis je suis content de ma performance et de comment je me suis senti dans les pentes mais je ne suis pas content de mon résultat, car je trouve que le trajet n'était pas très bien marqué, nous sommes sortis du parcours à quelques reprises. J'ai eu une sortie de parcours sérieuse moi-même, j'étais sur un sentier et ensuite dans une pente, seul sans un marquage en vue alors j'ai dû faire demi-tour et remonter une pente ce qui m'a fait perdre environ 5 minutes et toutes… enfin ça m'a couté au moins la quatrième place sinon une chance à la 3e place. Mais d'avoir Ryan Atkins ici qui remporte la première place, suivi de deux membres de la Spartan Pro Team américaine en 2e et 4e, j'étais pas mal fier de moi d'avoir couru à leurs côtés, donc je suis content de mon résultat, je vais l'accepter.   Bernard :   Tu devrais être fier mec, t'es super!   Jesse :   Oui, je veux toujours être sur le podium pour le Canada, mais aujourd'hui je n'y suis pas arrivé. Mais c'est correct on va se reprendre, aujourd'hui c'était la première course de plusieurs cette saison, donc…   Bernard :   Bien sûr, on se reverra mon homme, merci.   Jesse:   Oui on se revoit bientôt mec, le 17 mai Spartan Super.   Bernard :   Oh oui!     3min 24sec FIN DE L'ENTREVUE     Bernard :   Pour vos commentaires SVP écrivez-nous sur Facebook.   Voici l'entrevue principale, version table ronde, avec celui qui domine tout ces temps-cis , Monsieur Ryan Atkins qui a terminé premier a cette course. Sa fiancée Lindsay Webster qui a terminé 4e, seulement après s'être perdue pendant un moment et Jesse Bruce qui n'a pas besoin d'être présenté.     3min 51sec DEBUT ENTREVUE TABLE RONDE     Ryan :   De quoi voulez-vous parler?   Lindsay :   Je suppose qu'on est supposé parler de la course! Parle-nous de ta course Ryan.   Ryan :   La course était bien aujourd'hui. Au début moi et Chad Trammell du Spartan Pro Team.   Bernard :   Tu pars juste en malade par exemple après une minute du départ, tu es déjà 2x plus loin que moi!   Ryan :   Oui on est juste parti sur le coup de départ. Mon ami Ryan Kent, m'a dit qu'il était pas mal rapide, alors on a commencé à courir ensemble et on verrait… J'étais en avance, mais il travaillait fort pour ne pas me lâcher, il respirait super fort, ensuite nous sommes arrivé à l'épreuve d'équilibre sur billots, il est tombé du billot, j'ai continué, et ensuite je pas n'ai plus vu qui que ce soit.   Bernard :   Est-ce que tu ralentis un peu quand tu arrives à cet obstacle?   Ryan :   Quoi les billots? Ah oui! Ça vaut la peine de prendre 5 secondes de plus.   Bernard :   Je suis d'accord je fais pareil mais je me demandais si c'était le cas des plus rapides.   Ryan :   Tout à fait, je crois que Jon Albon l'a manqué au championnat mondial, c'est surprenant combien de gens n'ont pas d'équilibre. Aussi je pense que quand tu arrives essoufflé c'est plus difficile.   Lindsey :   Ou quand tu essaie de le faire trop rapidement.   Ryan :   Et puis le reste de la course était super, j'avais du plaisir, il y avait des moments où je me sentais bien et je poussais et a d'autres moments je prenais ca plus relaxe, je courrais jusqu'aux fleurs disons, en gambadant.   Bernard :   Ben, tu es tellement loin en avant.   Lindsay :   Il nous fait se sentir bien…   Jesse :   Quel arrogant.   Lindsay :   C'était ton genre de course par contre. Avec les pentes et les sections difficiles.   Bernard :   Oui, c'était bien, avec les sentiers étroits, avec des pentes de ski mais pas trop.   Ryan :   Oui, beaucoup de sentier très dense.   Lindsay :   Ryan est vraiment bon à ce genre de trucs.   Ryan :   Je crois que j'ai environs 1200m d'ascension sur ma montre donc 4000 pieds, alors une quantité raisonnable de grimpe pour un 20km.   Lindsay :   Je crois que nous sommes prêts pour la Caroline du Sud la fin de semaine prochaine. Les pentes.   Ryan :   Battlefrog, oui. Je crois que les obstacles étaient particulièrement faciles à cette course, la poulie était facile, le transport du sac de sable était court et léger. J'étais… quoi vraiment c'est tout?   Bernard :   Pour moi le casse couille était vraiment la corde de tarzan à la fin. Pour Jesse aussi. La corde s'est retrouvé entre mes jambes et quand j'ai voulu retomber, le nœud m'a juste remonté…   Jesse :   Ça m'est arrivé aussi!   Ryan :   J'ai balancé une fois, j'ai remarqué que la corde était entre mes jambes, alors je me suis laisser retourner de l'autre côté pour pouvoir me dégager et rebalancer, donc je me suis balancé 3 fois.   Lyndsay :   J'ai été chanceuse, les volontaires m'ont averti. Ils ont dit, mets tes jambes d'un seul côté.   Ryan :   Ce n'est pas évident avant d'y être.   Bernard :   Ils m'avaient averti aussi, mais j'ai voulu prendre la corde si haute que j'ai sauté et en sautant mes jambes se sont écartées et voilà, la corde était entre les deux.   Ryan :   Alors es-tu tombé?   Bernard :   Non, non, mais ça a fait mal quand j'ai atterri.   Ryan :   C'est drôle, et vous comment était votre course?   Lindsay :   Jesse et moi avons eu le même problème.   Ryan :   Vous êtes tous deux sorti du tracé?   Lindsay :   Oui nous sommes tous les deux sorti du tracé un peu alors…   Bernard :   Est-ce que vous blâmez le marquage? Ou vous étiez juste trop concentrés?   Ryan :   Un peu des deux.   Jesse :   Principalement ma faute, quand j'ai remonté j'ai fait ah les voilà! Je pense que… Il y a des sections qui sont très bien marquées, tu t'attendrais presque à ce que tout le trajet soit comme ça. Car comme, surtout la partie ou je me suis pris était un vrai sentier, donc je l'ai pris et ensuite tu ne fais que la suivre.   Bernard :   Je suis d'accord que c'était inégal. Il y avait des sections ou c'était clair que tu allais tout droit mais il y avait signe après signe.   Jesse :   Oui parce que tu t'attends avoir des signes et tout d'un coup tu n'en vois plus. Il faudrait qu'il n'y ait pas de signes donc tu chercherais les marquages ou bien marqué. Mais c'est ma faute, j'aurais pu les voir. Il y en avait genre 5 en plus.   Ryan :   Il y a quelques endroits où... Je suis très concentré en permanence pour les signes. Et quelques fois j'arrivais à un endroit et je ne pouvais pas voir les marquages avec le soleil dans les yeux, ou le signe était juste par-dessus une section rocheuse. Il y a eu plusieurs fois où j'ai vraiment du ralentir.   Bernard :   Oui je l'ai vécu aussi quelques fois, normalement il y a quelqu'un devant moi que je peux simplement suivre mais.   Ryan :   J'étais complètement seul.   Lindsay :   Pour moi c'était en fait, genre les volontaires qui m'ont dit d'aller du mauvais côté. Oui, je crois qu'ils ont envoyé comme 20 d'entre nous de ce côté, je sais que j'ai vu d'autres coureurs qui disaient qu'ils avaient eu le même problème. C'était aussi ma faute par contre, genre j'aurais du savoir. Il y a des pancartes qui donnent la direction, je ne regardais pas, alors je courais dans les bois où ils accrochent des banderoles, donc tu ne sais pas si tu vas dans la bonne direction ou tu pourrais aller à l'envers, mais alors nous sommes sortis du bois et avons réalisé que toutes les flèches pointaient vers l'arrière et on a compris que…   Ryan :   Oui, il faut être prudent, ce n'est pas parce qu'on suit quelqu'un qu'ils sont sur le bon chemin.   Lindsay :   Exactement, mais je ne suivais pas vraiment qui que ce soit, comme j'étais en deuxième place alors j'étais seule et deux autres filles me suivaient… Je me demandais, j'ai l'impression d'aller à l'envers mais je n'ai pas réagi à cette impression donc ça m'apprends que je dois faire confiance à mes instincts.   C'était correct, Jesse et moi avons tous les deux dit que c'était amusant de rattraper les gens pendant le reste de la course pour essayer de revenir.   Bernard :   Bien sûr, rattraper c'est amusant.   Ryan :   Jesse combien, pendant combien de temps es-tu sorti du tracé?   Jesse :   Probablement un bon… je dirais au moins 4 minutes, je suis descendu pendant un bon bout  et je me suis retrouvé sur une pente de ski et même là je regardais partout je ne voyais pas de drapeaux, alors je me suis dit @#$%^ où est-ce que je suis. Et j'étais genre merde ensuite j'ai fait demi-tour et je suis revenu sur mes pas. C'était chiant car j'avais une bonne avance. J'ai pris de l'avance sur Miguel aux billots, et il est aussi tombé du… j'étais au sommet et je l'ai entendu… j'avais une bonne avance et il est aussi tombé de ce…   Bernard :   La traverse?   Ryan :   Ah oui le Rig.   Jesse :   Oui le Rig, le genre de Rig…   Bernard :   Oui il était un peu patenté.   Ryan :   Oui un peu.   Lindsey :   Alors tu étais 3e c'est ça? Tu sais à quelle position tu as terminé?   Jesse :   J'étais 5e, alors je l'accepte. Et il semble que le 6e était loin…   Ryan :   As-tu manqué des obstacles Lindsay?   Lindsay :   J'ai manqué le javelot car j'ai marché sur la corde. Je pense qu'il aurait rentré alors… ça m'a rendu heureuse. J'ai appris, je vais m'en rappeler pour la prochaine fois. Et ensuite le Rig aussi.   Jesse :   Les cordes sont poches car tu ne peux même pas voir quel javelot tu veux, j'en ai eu un tout courbé alors tu essaie de t'assurer…   Lindsay :   Oui il n'est pas droit.   Bernard :   Redresser l'embout n'est pas trop dur, mais le manche de bois tout croche est…   Jesse :   C'est pour ça que dans l'est du Canada tu choisis, les plus neufs, les moins sales…   Bernard :   Je ne suis pas convaincu que cette année ils ne seront pas avec un corde aussi!   Jesse :   Quoi?   Bernard :   Je ne suis pas convaincu que nous n'aurons pas de ficelle au Canada également. Car tu sais je suis passé proche de tuer un volontaire l'an dernier, il était derrière la botte de foin sur la droite, j'ai tiré sur ma cible, un tir parfait, j'ai touché le bois derrière. Le gars était juste derrière la suivante, il a crié, Je ne l'avais pas vu, si il avait été devant les bottes je n'aurais pas tiré là, mais il était derrière, je ne l'ai pas vu.   Lindsay :   Il faut qu'ils gardent ça sécuritaire aussi, ils ne peuvent pas avoir des gens qui marchent derrière pour aller chercher les javelots.   Bernard :   S'il y avait comme sur la gauche ou sur la droite ils pourraient fermer la droite pendant qu'ils nettoient, mais les cibles une à côté de l'autre, pas si facile.   Jesse :   Je trouve que, bien, c'est seulement la deuxième fois je les vois avec la corde mais ils avaient l'air plus proche. Même chose au Championnat l'an dernier.   Ryan :   Pourquoi penses-tu avoir manqué le Rig?   Lindsay :   Tu sais, je crois que  c'est parce que… au début c'était la barre et ça allait, et j'ai fait les deux premières cordes qui étaient pendues et ça allait, mais je pense que j'ai fait l'erreur de déplier mon bras, et une fois qu'il est droit c'est difficile de remonter, tes bras doivent être a presque 90º, quelque part entre droit et à 90, parce que les cordes étaient si courtes que si tes bras sont droits et que tu ne te balances pas c'est difficile d'atteindre la suivante.   Jesse :   C'est bon, tu peux presque mettre tes deux mains, parce que, je n'étais pas sûr car je ne l'avais jamais fait alors j'ai gardé les bras a 90, juste pour être certain que je pourrais traverser parce que j'ai raté le tarzan…   Bernard :   Oui je fais toujours l'erreur de garder mes bras droits et je garde assez d'inertie et ça avance facilement, mais j'ai perdu mon élan et c'était terminé…   Lindsay :   Oui je crois que j'y pensais comme a des Monkey Bars, ou tu peux juste garder les bras droits mais…   Ryan :   Je suis presque tombé des Monkey Bars car elles étaient toutes à la même distance et j'ai juste pris le rythme, et puis l'avant dernier était juste un peu plus loin alors j'allais l'agripper mais comme je répétais le rythme, je suis venu pour l'attraper et juste eu de l'air et j'ai fait wow, alors j'ai jeté un coup d'œil, il était juste assez loin environ 8 ou 10 centimètres plus loin que les autres.   Lindsay :   Oui, il n'était pas égal, certains étaient plus hauts que les autres.   Ryan :   Oui, ça allait, c'était juste la distance.   Lindsay :   C'était bien j'ai plutôt aimé.   Jesse :   Oui c'était amusant, je l'ai trouvé vraiment facile, parce que tu n'avais même pas besoin de te soulever a 90, tu pouvais rester allonger tout le long.   Bernard :   Ok, bien, merci beaucoup à vous. C'est quand la prochaine fois qu'on pourra vous voir en courses à obstacles au Canada? Je sais que Jesse sera au Super à Tremblant.   Ryan :   Je ne pense pas que je peux me rendre à Tremblant, je pense que j'ai…   Jesse :   Tu as le 17 mai à Atlanta, Battlefrog.   Ryan :   Jesse connais mon horaire mieux que moi…   Jesse :   C'est parce que mes chances de gagner augmentent énormément quand Ryan n'est pas là.   Bernard :   Oui, je comprends tout à fait. Donc tu attends simplement le courriel qui te fournit ton prochain billet d'avion, non?   Ryan :   Ouais.   Jesse :   Seras tu à Toronto?   Ryan :   Je serai certainement à Toronto.   Bernard :   Oui, on t'y a vu l'an passé.   Jesse :   Nous allons faire un gros party chez Alpha Obstacle Training, c'est alphaobstacletraining point com.   Bernard :   C'est correct.   Ryan :   Pub gratuite… J'aimerais pouvoir allez faire ces courses à Tremblant car j'ai fait des courses en vélo de montagne à cet endroit depuis 6 ou 7 ans maintenant. J'ai fait la coupe Canada l'an dernier. C'est tellement une belle montagne et j'aimerais y courir mais ça ne semble pas vouloir fonctionner.   Jesse :   Tu ferais un malheur, car j'ai l'impression que le Super de l'an passé était plus dure qu'ici.   Bernard :   La dernière montée était un petit rappel de ça, oui.   Ryan :   La dernière montée?   Bernard :   La dernière montée ici était un petit avant-goût de Tremblant l'an passé.   Lindsay :   Oui, c'était abrupt.   Ryan :   J'aime ça par contre, comment ils nous font venir près du début/fin et nous font remonter.   Bernard :   Je ne suis pas surpris mais je suis d'accord.   Ryan :   On a regardé le plan du parcours avant donc je savais que ça s'en venait. Mais je ne savais pas à quelle hauteur ils allaient nous renvoyer.   Bernard :   Je suis d'accord je ne savais pas à quelle hauteur on allait remonter. Alors Lindsay, c'est quand la prochaine fois qu'on te verra sur une course a obstacles?   Lindsay :   Je serai à Toronto, aussi. Je serai… ou Ryan sera.   Bernard :   OK, donc je vais avoir besoin d'y aller aussi.   Ryan :   Oui je suppose.   Lindsay :   On se verra la bas!   Bernard :   Bon, merci beaucoup à vous.   Lindsay :   Merci!   Ryan :   Pas de problème   16m 3sec FIN ENTREVUE   Bernard :   C'est tout pour cet épisode, merci encore à mes invités qui ont été si généreux avec moi. Ce format spécial en anglais est quelques chose que nous referons quand l'occasion se présentera. Maintenant si ce n'est pas déjà le cas, sortez dehors et préparez-vous pour votre prochaine course.      

En este primer episodio, entrevistamos a Miguel Medina, único miembro mexicano del Spartan Pro Team. En este episodio aprenderás: Qué es Spartan Group X México, la historia de Miguel Medina, cómo llegó a ser miembro del Spartan Pro Team, qué tipo de entrenamiento llevó, que alimentación lleva.

Episode 67-In part one of our coverage of this year's Spartan World Championship, Matt B. talks to several racers the night before the Vermont Beast Championship Race. There was $15,000 in first place prize money on the line along with thousands more for podium and top ten finishes. It was great to talk to these guys the night before the race to see how they were feeling.  First up is a nice chat with David Magida and Matt Murphy who duke it out verbally the night before they were to duke it out on the course. Next up is Spartan Pro Team member Alec Blenis. Matt talked to him about how he plans to avenge his dissapointing DNF from being part of the Lost Tribe in 2012. Last on the agenda for this episode is James Appleton. James is an englishman who has won Tough Guy UK 3 times and has come over to the US to test himself against the best of the best. I ended up learning a a bunch about Tough Guy and about James.  Today’s episode is sponsored by Mud Mingle.  Mud Mingle is a 18+, full-on, fun, crazy, don’t take it to seriously, very messy, and slightly silly, mud/obstacle run with both 5k and 10k options.

This episode features Spartan Pro Team Athlete Cindy Lynch. This interview was recorded at the Spartan World Media Fest brought to you by ATP Science. Cindy is an endurance athlete currently specializing in Ultra distance obstacle racing. She’s also a mom, entrepreneur and 9x Boston Marathon finisher. In our interview, you’ll hear about how she transitioned to Spartan from road and trail running in her mid 40s, how she sets her own personal priorities so she can train for races and what tips she has for Spartan Ultra newbies.If you’re thinking about setting some bold goals for the new decade ahead, perhaps Cindy can serve as some inspiration to put a big race like an Ultra on your calendar.SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - CINDY LYNCHAge: 48Sport: Spartan Race (specializing in the Ultra distance - 30 miles/50k)Quote: “As long as I’m still being successfull…I’m going to stay out there as long as I can.”Contact:Instagram: @runningskirtscindyRunning SkirtsRunderlustWant a free Age Like An Athlete Strategy Call with Robin? She has limited spots available over the holidays. Click HERE to book your call, or go to SeasonedAthlete.me.If you're in Southern California, you are invited to attend Robin's FREE workshop called Decade of Ageless: Five Big, Bold Ways to Feel Younger, Gain Confidence and Overcome Obstacles in the New Year and Beyond. This live event takes place on January 5th 2020 at Rise Up Training in Santa Monica. Click HERE to reserve your spot!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/seasoned-athlete/donations

This week, we talk to Kevin Donoghue from Monroe, New York. Kevin has been a Spartan Race Pro Team member since 2015 and holds multiple Spartan Race records. These records include 102 combined masters and overall Spartan Race podiums, 50 1st place finishes, and 71 1st place age group finishes. He's the host of Daily Burn Spartan, the first ever workout video series for obstacle racing and he's been a two-time team captain on NBC’s Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. In addition, Kevin is Spartan Master Trainer, Obstacle Specialist Coach and one of the founding Spartan Course Officials. In this episode, we discuss the challenges and benefits that Kevin experiences as an older athlete who has been in the Spartan Race game since the beginning, he gives advice for anyone looking to get started in obstacle racing, and we talk at length about the new competitive age group division that Spartan is introducing this year and what that means for him in particular. SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - KEVIN DONOGHUE Age: 43 Sport: Spartan Race Quote: "The fact that we get to suffer voluntarily is a tremendous gift." Instagram and Twitter: @kdonoghuelivesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/seasoned-athlete/donations