Strength & Speed


"If you want something you never had, you have to be willing to do something you have never done."

Podcast- 2020 Episodes

Strength & Speed podcast is an Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) focused podcast that aims to bring you the best techniques and training tips in OCR.  

What makes us different is the unique approach to taking lessons learned from other sports and applying them to OCR.  Plus, we try to focus on the smaller or lesser known race series to highlight their unique take on OCR. Subscribe to the feed to keep up with the latest episodes.

We will be talking and interviewing athletes, coaches and race directors from inside the OCR industry as well as athletes from other sports.  

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S&S Podcast Host

Strength & Speed owner, CTG Pro Team Athlete and Hammer Nutrition sponsored athlete Evan Perperis.  For full bio click here.

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Starting at Episode 134 we swittched opening and closing to music made by Dino Sinos.  Listen to more from including all of "On My Feet Again" and subscribe to his music here.

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Ep 148: Without Mud Run Guide's annual Muddies awards, a couple members from the staff took it upon themselves to talk through some of their favorites for the year.  Despite limited racing, there was still a ton of stuff happening and so much we had to breeze over some topics.  Spread the positivity and pick up the gaps we left on our Facebook page by leaving some of your favorites underneath this podcast post.  We tried to mention any brand that we think someone in the OCR industry would enjoy and tried to get outside of our natural biases as much as we could.  We hope you enjoy and continue to support brands that support our sport.

Athletes on the podcast include Amie Jacobs, Kathleen Davis, AC Hale, Doug Snyder, Alexis Matera, Lisa Nondorf and Evan Perperis.

 

Topics include:

 

1. Best Positive OCR Moment

2. Best Race with Three or More Live Events

3. Best Race with One or Two Live Events

4. Most Entertaining OCR Male on Social Media

5. Most Entertaining OCR Female on Social Media

6. Best Temporary Pivot From OCR

7. Best Inspirational OCR Personality

8. Most Impressive OCR Physical Accomplishment

9. Best Home OCR Training Tool

10. Best OCR Training Supplement

11. Best OCR Recovery Tool

12. Best OCR Recovery Supplement

13. Best OCR Writer

14. Best OCR Podcast

15. Best OCR Video Content Producer

16. Best Training/Racing OCR Shoes

17. Best New Obstacle

18. Best Virtual Event (Short Course)

19. Best Endurance Virtual Event (5+ hours or 20+ Miles)

20. Best European Event with One or More Live Events in 2020

21. Best International Event with One or More Live Events in 2020

22. Best Motivational Group-Reason

23. Best OCR Training Gym

24. Best OCR Permanent Course

25. Event Looking Forward to the Most in 2021

 

Episode brought to you by BleggMits, order your Extreme and Lyte BleggMits from the only distributor in the USA here

Music provided by Dino Sinos

 

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Pre-order now open for "The New Strength & Speed's Guide to Elite OCR" digital book (being released on January 1st, 2021): https://amzn.to/2W1Df27

Pick up copies of Evan's books from Amazon: Guide to Elite OCR, Ultra-OCR Bible, Ultra-OCR Man and Mud Run Guide's OCR Bucket List

Ep 147: Regardless where you live int he country, 2020 had less races for you than you had originally planned.  This left OCR athletes with an option to pivot to other interests and opportunities that could improve their OCR performance in the future.  In our largest podcast yet we bring on:

-6x American Ninja Warrior Amy "Magic" Pajcic

-CTG Co-owner  and Conquer Youth owner David Mainprize

-Battle OCR owner Sid Morris

-S&S athlete Ian Periera

-S&S athlete & CTGFamily AC Hale

-CTG Pro Team Power Couple Doug Snyder & Lisa Nondorf

Lots of topics covered in a short time and lots of options for how you can stay motivated including topics like ultra-running, climbing, martial arts, permanent OCR facilities, becoming a race director, building race courses and lots more.


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Episode brought to you by YOLKED, use code Strenght20 for 20% off every order.:

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Music provided by Dino Sinos


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Conquering The Gauntlet Premium Channel Link: https://www.podbean.com/premium-podcast/ConqueringTheGauntlet

Pre-order now open for "The New Strength & Speed's Guide to Elite OCR" digital book: https://amzn.to/2W1Df27

Pick up copies of Evan's books from Amazon: Guide to Elite OCR, Ultra-OCR Bible, Ultra-OCR Man and Mud Run Guide's OCR Bucket List

Ep 146: After her recent 80 mile win at the 24 hour long Casa Garcia Ultra-OCR and a 2nd place finish at the final Savage Race of 2020, Rachel Watters joins the podcast to talk training and racing with Evan.  They deep dive into her experience at Casa Garcia, her weekly training, endurance fueling and tips.  At the end of the episode Evan covers his own experience at Kimberly's 24 hour Ultra-Mudder.  Listen to this podcast from the only two athletes to overall win a 24 hour Ultra-OCR in 2020.

 

Strength & Speed Premium Channel Link: https://www.podbean.com/premium-podcast/teamstrengthspeedpremium

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Pre-order now open for "The New Strength & Speed's Guide to Elite OCR" digital book: https://amzn.to/2W1Df27

 

Episode brought you by Hammer Nutrition, use ref#240887 for 15% off your first order from www.HammerNutrition.com

Music provided by Dino Sinos

Ep 145:  Back into the science of Obstacle Course Racing, this time focused on rig technique, altitude and the Army Fitness Test.  Jared Renyer of JRen Fitness joins Evan to talk about what he learned about rig technique from a paper for his Master's degree as well as the science on why running at altitude is hard.  Finally, the two share their opinions on the Army's new physical fitness test which is being implemented after 40 years of no major changes.

 

Plus, since I know you want to watch/listen to it now: Glory of Love: Karate Kid Part II Music Video and New Found Glory's cover of Glory of Love

 

Pick up copies of Evan's books from Amazon: Guide to Elite OCR, Ultra-OCR Bible, Ultra-OCR Man and Mud Run Guide's OCR Bucket List


Episode brought to you by Compex, makers of EMS, massage guns and more recovery products to make your body race ready.

Music provided by Dino Sinos

Ep 144: 2019's 100m OCR World Champion and 4x top five finisher at OCR World Championships, Thomas van Tonder joins Evan to talk about the South African OCR scene.  The two talk about South Africa's Warrior Race, his training and his big plans for 2020:  a 50m rope climb world record attempt for the first half of his 94m rope climb occurring on November 16th, 2020. 

 

Pick up copies of Evan's books from Amazon: Guide to Elite OCR, Ultra-OCR Bible, Ultra-OCR Man and Mud Run Guide's OCR Bucket List

Episode brought to you by MudGear, the world's best OCR socks.

Music provided by Dino Sinos

Ep 143: Another Q&A episode with William Shell asking a lot of great questions about training, the future of the sport and more.  Plus, Matthew Knight asks "What is the purpose of an OCR pro team?".  Topics include:


-If OCR is getting stale

-The future of OCR

-How OCR can change your life

-Collegiate OCR vs. standardized OCR vs. high school OCR vs. Pro OCR

-How to overcome obstacles you are stuck on

-Obstacle difficulty opinions (hint the answer is found in Csikszentmihalyi...which I purposely didn't try to pronounce on the podcast)

-Balancing racing, training, marriage and work

-How to get to the top

-Recommended podcasts (Free trial of Audible subscription here)

-Favorite awards

-Recommended books for maximizing training

-Overcoming low points

and much, much more.

 

Episode brought to you by Atomik Climbing Holds

Music by Dino Sinos

Ep 142:As a lifelong athlete and collegiate steeple chase competitor, Natalie Bullock knows a thing or two about fitness.  She joins Evan on the podcast to share her thoughts on training as well as how her steeple chase background applies to the world of Obstacle Course Racing.  She currently works as a Regional Manager for OOFOS, the world's best recovery shoe/sandal/clog/slide and they dive deep into the technology that makes you perform better thanks to their patented OOfoam. 

 

Music provided by Dino Sinos

Ep 141: The newest female athletes on the Conquer The Gauntlet Pro Team, Miranda Huber and Jenny Overstreet (both podium Age Group medalists from North American OCR Championships) join Evan to discuss a wide variety of topics including:

-If obstacles should be scaled for men/women

-How to earn a spot on a Pro Team

-How to train and complete Pegatron

-Brands leading the industry in races in 2020

-Conquer The Gauntlet's new obstacle "Pay the Piper"

-Training, racing and challenges in 2020

Finally, the episode ends with some little known facts including figure skating and hearing loss.  Plus some fun information that "will tear your soul apart."

 

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Music provided by Dino Sinos (check out his other music on YouTube).

Ep 140: Listeners ask questions and Evan gives answers topics include:

-Solomon Speed Cross vs. VJs

-Pre-race fueling

-Pre-race alcohol

-Training/racing with pumped out arms

-General training schedule for those racing ultra and short course

-Updates to Strength & Speed's Guide to Elite OCR

-Ideal multi-lap race distance (per lap and time)

-Starting your own brand/business/team

 

Episode brought to you by Yolked, use code Strength20 for 20% off every order.

Music provided by Dino Sinos

Ep 139: 3rd Degree Black Belt in Goju-ryu Karate and a specialty in fail weapons, John Givelis, comes on the podcast to talk about martial arts training and what lessons can be applied to the world of OCR.  Although John isn't a racer, he did pit crew for Evan for two of his Toughest Mudder podiums and for 2019's World's Toughest Mudder giving him a unique perspective.  Topics covered include basics of different types of martial arts, if Karate is still applicable in a world full of MMA, opinions on OCR from a pit crew perspective and John also shares his opinion on some of Evan's favorite 90s martial arts movies/shows in a quickfire format.

 

Episode brought to you by dryrobe, the world's most advanced changing robe and a must have for winter time events.  Order your dryrobe now so you have the custom embroidery done by the time winter rolls around.

Music provided by Dino Sinos

Ep 138: Cali Schweikhart is a Spartan Pro and set the American Record for HYROX double competition with one of our previous guests Morgan Schulz.  Both with degrees in Psychology, Cali talks with Evan about lessons learned from her backgrounds in soccer and basketball along with the psychology of sports performance.  Cali's got some great insight in this episode packed with a ton of content.

 

Episode brought to you by OOFOS, recovery shoes and sandals designed to take you to the next level.

Music provided by Dino Sinos

Bonus 5: What would it be like to be in the base of World Trade Center Tower 1 while Tower 2 is collapsing and live to tell about it?  Evan talks to his Godfather, Inspector (ret.) John Kassimatis, who responded to 9/11 as a NYC Port Authority Police Officer.  John talks through his experience, his mindset, how he made it out alive along with details about the heroes that responded to the terrorist attack on that horrific day.  Some of John's actions were portrayed in the movie "World Trade Center", but you need to listen to the story directly from the mouth of one of the heroes from that day.

 

Link and info for the 9/11 Museum and Memorial: https://www.911memorial.org/

Details on the St. Nicholas Orthodox Church: https://www.stnicholaswtc.org/

Music provided by Dino Sinos

Ep 137: This all Conquer The Gauntlet Pro Team episode features the newest female Pro, Jenny Overstreet.  Jenny has been winning all the races that come through Kansas City over the last several years and won her Age Group at 2019 North American OCR Championships 15k.  She talks with Ultra-OCR Man Evan Perperis and guest co-host Lisa Nondorf fresh off her first CTG win.  The episode gets a little weird at the end with surprising facts about the teammates.  (Podcast Clarification: Gigantopithecus lived sometime between 2.5 million years ago and 11,500 years ago.)

 

Episode brought to you by HYLETE, the makers of the best fitness apparel available.


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Music provided by Dino Sinos

Ep 136: Driven (formerly Green Beret Challenge) is one of the few multi-state Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) series still holding events this year.  Evan sits down to talk with former Army Ranger and Greet Beret Mark Ballas about the re-branding, the history of his race series and how they build better humans.  Plus, Mark shares some of his thoughts on why some soldiers make it through Special Forces training while others come up short and Evan shares his secret on how to make your shoulder not hurt during Green Beret Challenge or military selection courses.

 

Episode brought to you by Elite Ops Energy Strips, use code CTG10 for 10% off every order.

Link to Ultra-OCR Man: From Special Forces Soldier to Record Setting Obstacle Course Racer: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/ultra-ocr-man

Music provided by Dino Sinos

Ep 135: 2016 World's Toughest Mudder Champion and 4x Death Race finisher Stefanie Bishop is a pro/elite level adventure racer who specializes in expedition length racing (that's like 3-7 days in length).  Long Island natives, Evan and Stef talk training for multi-day events, mental aspects of racing that long, using the "bathroom" while racing, her future plans in Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) and her recent battle with COVID-19 (including if she is experience long term effects).  Plus, plans for the future OCR-windwood band start to take shape.

 

Episode brought to you by Compex, makers of Electrical Muscle Stimulators (EMS) and the Fixx massage gun.

 

Music provided by Dino Sino (check out his YouTube page here)

Ep 134: Bobby & Victoria Ross run the Tulsa based film making company, Stoke Shed who often cover aspects of the sport of Obstacle Course Racing (OCR).  We often hear opinions of OCR media coverage from other athletes and rarely from the people who craft the art themselves.  This makes Bobby and Victoria's opinions especially valuable as we discuss race coverage, Spartan National Series, documentaries, music videos, producing American Ninja Warrior submission videos, quality and where OCR based video coverage should be headed. 

 

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Episode brought to you by OOFOS, the most comfortable shoe or sandal you can own (stick around to the end of the episode to hear more about them).

Music provided by Dino Sinos

Ep133: 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

Ep 132: You might remember Christopher "Beard" Accord when he took your band at BattleFrog back in 2015/2016.  CTG Pro Evan Perperis sat down to talk to him about what was really going on behind the scenes, what decisions were good/bad, BattleFrog's plan for their TV show and if the brand still technically exists. Afterwards they talk the future of OCR and what his amazing fiance Amy Winters is up to in the endurance world.

 

Episode brought to you by Elite Ops Energy Strips, use code CTG10 for 10% off every order.

Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush

Ep 131: Co-founder of the largest OCR media website, Mud Run Guide, Brett Stewart joins Evan to talk about the current state of the OCR industry.  The two talk past (Warrior Dash World Championship, BattleFrog, rise/fall of races), present (OCR PQ, changes brands have made) and future (what to do to support brands).  Ultimately they attempt to answer the lingering question, "Is OCR Dead?"

 

Mud Run Guide articles referenced:

     It's Complicated

     Supporting Brands in 2020

     Going to the Xtreme: Do I Need to Shave My Body?

Mud Run Guide's Ultimate OCR Bucket List hard copy and digital book

Ultra-OCR Man book, digital book and audio book

 

Episode brought to you by Rapid Reboot, the best recovery product money can buy and something you can put in your home/easily bring with you to races.

Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush

Ep 130: Visually impaired runner, known famously throughout the OCR world as "Blind Pete" joins Evan to talk about upcoming projects he has for 2020 and beyond.  The two are joined by one of Pete's guides Spartan SGX Certified coach Christy Chapman who is also his business partner for "Blind Man Running".  Blind Man Running is taking virtual events up a level requiring you to do them completely blind adding a new challenge to even the simplest tasks.  Plus, Pete shares his long term plans including running on water.

 

Episode brought to you by Juice Performer.  Use code CTGPROJP for 15% off all Juice Performer products from Amazon including: Cherry Performer , Beet Performer and Beet Performer with Pineapple!

Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush

Ep 129: Morgan Schulz has already made a big impact in the OCR and HYROX worlds.  In 2019 she had 4x1st place, 3x2nd place, 1x3rd place Spartan finish as well as finishing 7th at Spartan's North American Championship.  She recently switched her focus to HYROX where she won Dallas doubles competition and narrowly missed a world record.  Strength & Speed athlete who competed in HYROX virtual competition Kelly Williams joins Evan as a cohost.  The three talk hybrid athletics, functional fitness, overcoming injury, horror movies and more.  Plus, Morgan shares some very personal stuff and how she managed to overcome it returning to top form.

 

Episode brought to by VJ Shoes making OCR shoes with #BestGriponthePlanet

Music provided by Marc Capaldo (my Halloween Haunted Host co-host) and singer for Madison Ambush

Ep 128: Gary Shaw and Nicole Fleming are a power couple with impressive ultra-distance race resumes includes podium finishes at 100 mile races as well as top finishes in Ultra-OCR such as Tough Mudder's World's Toughest Mudder (Nicole 7th) and OCR World Championships Enduro (Gary 12th Elite and Nicole 1st 40-49 AG). They can also power through some short stuff too including a string of podiums in the beer mile (four beers and four laps of the track). However, in April of 2020 they took on the insane #RunTheDate challenge where they ran the number of miles equivalent to the date. They join Evan Perperis to talk about training, racing and preparing for such crazy endeavors. Plus, there is some funny/enjoyable digression at the end of the podcast about non-OCR "fun" stuff.

 
Gary also followed it up with a 42 mile run on the 31st day, then on May 16th did 24 beers / 24 miles / under 24 hours. He demolished the previous known record of 14 hours with a 9.5 hour finish and without going to the hospital or throwing up. ***Don't try this***
 
Episode brought you by the best anti-chaffing product on the market, Squirrel's Nut Butter
 
Music by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush

Ep 127: Professional wrestler and multi-time champion The Greek God Papadon blesses the Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) audience with his presence in this crossover sport episode.  Papadon has been pro wrestling for 20+ years, appeared in the movie The Wrestler and is the greatest unsigned talent today.  He joins Evan to talk training, comparisons between OCR and wrestling (i.e. unification of a single brand similar to WWE and Spartan), following your dreams, dedication and much more. 

 

Episode brought to you by RockTape, stay race or wrestle ready with RockTape's tape and training products like Assassin Knee sleeves.

Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush

Ep 126: 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

Bonus 4: Strength & Speed owner/podcast host Evan Perperis has some close friends that have done some pretty amazing stuff.  In this bonus episode Evan talks to two of his friends, Rob (EMT for 7+ years) and Mike (EMT for 12+ years), as they deal with the coronavirus outbreak in New York. No politics, just hard working Americans doing their best to keep New York and the rest of the country safe.  Here is what they are seeing...

 

Episode brought to by HYLETE, makers of fitness apparel including shirts, shorts, pants and backpacks.  HYLETE is a long time supporter of both the military and First Responders as you will hear in this episode. 

Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush

Ep 125: Dr. Kirk Iodice returns to the podcast for a listener Q&A episode.  Athletes submitted questions via Facebook posts and Kirk answers them in depth.  Included are questions about dry needling, heat/cold therapy, benefits of unilateral exercise, tendon/ligament specific injuries, inversion therapy and more.  The episode concludes with some immunity boosting health tips and how small businesses like Kirk's Kansas City based Advanced Healthcare and Sports Injury are dealing with the consequences of the virus outbreak. 

 

Episode brought to you by Advanced Healthcare and Sports Injury, providing you the knowledge and treatments you need to be successful as athletes and pain free in your day to day life.

Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush.

Ep 124: CTG Pro, short course specialist and 2018's 15k and 3k Age Group World Champion Ashton Abraham talks his training, backgrouind, injury, consistency in performance, Conquer The Gauntlet, Savage Races and future plans.  Ashton's joined by host Evan and guest cohost Master of the Rig World Champion and Exatlon star Jay Flores.  Random facts include extreme sports, bootleg movies, Persian-Farsi, races interrupted by typhoons and more. 

Episode brought to you by the leader in recovery technology, Rapid Reboot.
Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush
Ep 123: 888km Infinitus finisher Helene Dumais joins Evan again for another episode but this time as a co-host.  The two of them talk to Northman Race's Sebastian Dion whose team won the 24 hour Platinum Rig World Championship in 2019.  Sebastian tells how he got involved in OCR, how he quit smoking (it's not what you think) and his experience at the event.  Helene adds in some further details about the event and they all share what else is on their calendar in 2020. 

 

Episode brought to you by MudGear.  Our favorite OCR sock company just released a whole new line of products including Seatshield, lifestyle t-shirt and the new Ruck Sock.

Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush

Ep 122: Conquer The Gauntlet Pros Scott Wierzycki and Doug Snyder join Evan to talk over the last weekend's events.  After some background on Scott (the first athlete to triple podium at Conquer The Gauntlet, elite, masters and Continuum), Doug jumps into his double podium (elite and endurance) at Battle Race in Louisiana with its plethora of OCRWC featured obstacles.  Then Scott talks CTG Pro Team Takeover which included workout at ROKC Olathe, shooting range and ninja competition at Motus Ninjas.  Finally, Evan tells some stories from the weekend including KC's Advanced Health and Sports Injury along with Stoke Shed's Bobby Ross getting kicked out of a gym. 

 

Episode brought to you by CTG Pro Team sponsors RockTape & Squirrel's Nut Butter (providing prizes for the ninja competition).  Plus special thanks to free products given out at the CTG Pro Team Takeover including Hammer Nutrition (use ref #240887 for 15% off your first order), Ambari Nutrition and Juice Performer. 

Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush

Ep 121:Only four men have reached 90 or more miles 3x or more at World's Toughest Mudder.  Trevor Cichosz, Kris Mendoza, Ryan Atkins and Matt Hanson.  Evan interviews Matt about growing up, his rise from eating disorder to top level OCR athlete and Death Race finisher.  Plus, things get weird when they start sharing random facts including Matt's insane unofficial world record and the weird collections each of them has.  One has 40,000 Pokemon cards and the other a jewelry armoire full of knives...can you guess which collection belongs to each of them?

 

Donate to OCR America's fundraiser for Folds of Honor: https://www.facebook.com/donate/2552384038375902/


Pick up a hard copy, digital or audio book of Ultra-OCR Man: From Special Forces Soldier to Record Setting Obstacle Course Racing Athlete here


Episode brought to you by HYLETE, the best race bags for OCR and the most comfortable clothing, head over to HYLETE to pick up your race apparel.


Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush

Ep 120:Contest winner Daniel Leonard and podcast co-host Brenna "Red Beast" Calvert return from Hannibal Race Kuwait to share their experience with Evan.  New culture, Hannibal Race upgrades, OCR World Championships qualification and an international crowd made their 2nd annual race one to remember.  Then the crew talks about their opinion on Spartan World Championship moving to United Arab Emirates with some strong opinions on the situation.  Includes a shout out to Amine, Hiba, Fat Gripz and Stoke Shed.

 
Donate to OCR America's fundraiser for Folds of Honor: https://www.facebook.com/donate/2552384038375902/

 

Pick up a hard copy, digital or audio book of Ultra-OCR Man: From Special Forces Soldier to Record Setting Obstacle Course Racing Athlete here


Episode brought to you by MudGear, the world's best OCR socks now have SeatShields, lifestyle t shirts and Shower Toga available on their website.


Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush.

Bonus 3: Gold Star wife Colleen Katzenberger talks about the loss of her husband Jeremy Katzenberger in Afghanistan in 2011 while serving with Ranger Regiment (1/75).  She talks through the loss and what it has been like raising a growing boy as a single mom and wife of a fallen soldier along with how Folds of Honor has helped her.


Donate to OCR America's fundraiser for Folds of Honor: https://www.facebook.com/donate/2552384038375902/

 

Pick up a hard copy, digital or audio book of Ultra-OCR Man: From Special Forces Soldier to Record Setting Obstacle Course Racing Athlete here


Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush

Ep 119: OCR America is finished ... or at least the physical challenge of it is! The fundraiser will continue for another month so be sure to donate, share our content, and listen to how it all ended! Michael Stefano from Obstacle Running Adventures podcast sits down with Bobby Ross from Stoke Shed, the tireless driver Jacob Stone, Evan's dad Terry Perperis, and the Ultra OCR Man himself to discuss how the last event went and some fun behind the scenes information about their journey together!

Day 7 Stoke Shed Video


Ultra-OCR Man Audio Book Link for Audible

 

Episode brought to you by Obstacle Running Adventures and Stoke Shed, be sure to check out the incredible work that they put out!

Ep 118: Day 7 of OCR America is complete and we have arrived in Evan's home state! Today was a mix of locations as we needed to balance the 5 hour drive from Missouri to Kansas! Michael Stefano from Obstacle Running Adventures podcast talks to Evan while he is on his treadmill about how William Shell's course was, his own wife's views on these challenges, and how ready he is to be finished tomorrow! As of uploading this Evan still has 10 more miles on the treadmill and many more obstacles to do in his gym but as for this podcaster it's time for a solid 6 hours of sleep to prepare for the finale, day 8 at KC Timber Challenge in Bonner Springs, KS tomorrow!


Day 6 Stoke Shed Video


Ultra-OCR Man Audio Book Link for Audible

 

Episode brought to you by Ororo Heated Apparel, stay warm on those windy cloudy days!

Ep 117: Day 6 of OCR America is complete and we are getting closer to Evan's home state! Today we had the chance to play around at Michelle Warnky's Movement Lab in Columbus, OH! Michael Stefano from Obstacle Running Adventures podcast asks Evan why completing obstacles here was one of his highlights of the trip, how he is fighting against his body's desire to sleep, and the way that he explained to his daughter why he has been away for so long! Now it's time for our 6 hour drive for day 7 at William Shell's obstacle course in Cape Girardeau, MO tomorrow!

Day 5 Stoke Shed Video


Ultra-OCR Man Audio Book Link for Audible

 

Episode brought to you by Rock Tape, make sure you're able to patch yourself together to keep pushing through!

Ep 116: Day 5 of OCR America is complete so we are well on our way in the second half! We had the opportunity to run Erie's OCR Battlegrounds in Erie, PA! Michael Stefano from Obstacle Running Adventures interviews Evan about how the shortened course affected him mentally, who came out to pace almost the entire event, and how he was able to stay energized enough to take on his 5th marathon OCR! Now it is time to rest up for day 6 at Michelle Warnky's Movement Lab in Columbus, OH tomorrow!


Day 4 Stoke Shed Video


Ultra-OCR Man Audio Book Link for Audible

 

Episode brought to you by Elite Ops Energy Strips, when you need an extra bit of energy to get through your challenges! Use code CTG10 for 10% off every order from www.eliteopsenergy.com

Ep 115:  Day 4 of OCR America is done so we are halfway there! We had another great time at Newbsanity's Mud Gauntlet in Binghamton, NY! Michael Stefano from Obstacle Running Adventures talks to Evan about how he dealt with the obstacle dense course, the amount of supporters who showed up to help, and how he is a big fat liar to himself! Now it is time to prepare for day 5 at Erie's OCR Battlegrounds in Erie, PA tomorrow!


Day 3 Stoke Shed Video


Ultra-OCR Man Audio Book Link for Audible

 

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Ep 114: Day three of OCR America is done and we had a great time at Newbsanity's Extreme Ravine in Binghamton, NY! Hear Michael Stefano from Obstacle Running Adventures interview Evan about how he dealt with the cold icy trail, his race nutrition, what makes Newbsanity such a great community, and thoughts going into day 4 at Newbsanity's Mud Gauntlet in Binghamton, NY tomorrow!

Day 2 Stoke Shed Video


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Ep 113:Day two of OCR America is done and we had an awesome time at Otherworld Fitness in Frederick, MD! Hear Michael Stefano from Obstacle Running Adventures interview Evan about how the day went, thoughts going into day 3 at Newbsanity in Binghamton, NY tomorrow as well as from a few people who came out to support him today!

Day 1 Stoke Shed Video

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Ep 112: Day one of OCR America is done and we had a great time at Obstacle Athletics in Deer Park, NY! Hear Michael Stefano from Obstacle Running Adventures interview Evan about how the day went, how he plans to recover day to day, who came out to support him, and thoughts going into day 2 at Otherworld Fitness in Frederick, MD tomorrow!

 

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Ep 111: Brenna "Red Beast" Calvert returns in her first episode of 2020 along with Epic OCR Giveaway winner, Daniel Leonard and Evan. The three talk expectations and experiences for Hannibal Race Kuwait, what 2020 has in store for them and Evan shares some last minute details for OCR America.  Plus a special shout out to MudGear, Daniel reveals dark secrets about doubles, Brenna slaps a ***** and Evan apparently hates nature.

 

OCR America sign up and details: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/ocr-america-2-2020

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Ep 110: Conquer The Gauntlet Pro Jay Flores just spent the last four months appearing nightly on Telemundo's Exatlon Estados Unidos.  Jay and Evan talk what the show was like, how he prepared, what he would do differently in the future, what it was like to be in a technology blackout and the future.  Plus, Evan shares some more info about OCR America 2, the two talk Compex's new massage gun and Rapid Reboot's compression system and the two share some SCUBA diving stories.

Sign up here: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/ocr-america-2-2020

Donate here: https://events.com/r/en_US/registration/ocr-america-2-when-hell-freezes-over-january-775962

 

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Music provided by Marc Capaldo.