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Strength & Speed podcast focuses on Obstacle Course Racing ( OCR ) improvement by pulling in lessons learned from other sports. Hosted by Pro OCR athlete and Army Special Forces veteran Evan Perperis. Evan is a NSCA-CPT, the author of 8x books on Obstacles Course Racing, with an undergrad from Johns Hopkins and has a Masters from KU. An accomplished OCR athlete with 100+ OCR podiums including winning the team division at the 24 hour long 2018 World’s Toughest Mudder and 2nd place Pro Coed Team at North American Obstacle Course Racing Championship. Visit the team’s website for all things Obstacle Course Racing and multi-sport Fitness: www.teamstrengthspeed.com for articles, BleggMits, OCR books, motivation and more.
Episodes
Monday Apr 08, 2019
Monday Apr 08, 2019
Former professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter, Casey Johnson, joins Evan for this episode of the podcast to talk about MMA and OCR. The two talk training, weekly schedules, talk tips for new athletes entering OCR, the importance of mindset, differences between major series and finding flow.
Episode brought to you by Squirrel's Nut Butter, anti-chaffing products designed for the rough conditions of OCR.
Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush
Thursday Mar 28, 2019
Thursday Mar 28, 2019
Elite contender from World's Toughest Mudder (WTM) Kelly Williams joins Evan for this week's podcast to talk about two serious OCR related injuries she sustained in the last two years including breaking her foot on mile 10 (of 50) at WTM. Kelly used her background as Board Certified Sports Medicine Physical Therapist to bounce back fast and won Bonefrog Talladega last weekend. Finally, Kelly and Evan talk Strength & Speed Development Team, changes to entrance and Evan announces his new book from Mud Run Guide.
This episode brought to you by Enchanting Getaway, providing all your travel needs as an OCR athlete.
Music from Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush
Monday Mar 18, 2019
Monday Mar 18, 2019
2018 North American OCR Championship (NORAM) 3k 60+ Champion and creator of Indian Mud Run, Hubie Cushman joins Evan to talk about his Indian Mud Run event. The event has developed a strong following across the USA and is best known from its floating walls obstacles, which can be seen at NORAM and City Challenge. After talking about OCR, the topic dives into the Arnold Classic, where Hubie worked with Rogue to develop "The Wheel of Pain". This recreation from the movie "Conan The Barbarian" tested Strongman athletes at the largest sports festival in the world.
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Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush
Friday Mar 08, 2019
Friday Mar 08, 2019
OCRmill 24 is discussed, a charity fundraiser for Folds of Honor, in which Evan ran 24 hours of treadmill OCR at Conquer Fitness in Tulsa, OK. One mile run on a treadmill followed by four obstacles repeated for 24 hours. For the first half of the episode CTG Pro Lisa Nondorf joins Evan to talk her relay experience at Hybrid Athletic Club. In the second half of the episode ultra-runner Helene Dumais joins Evan to talk about their 200+ mile treadmill relay at Otherworld OCR in Frederick, MD.
Episode brought to you by Elite Ops Energy, 100mg caffeinated strips designed to give you the boost you need to power through a workout or just get through your day. Use code CTG10 for 10% off every order.
Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush.
Thursday Feb 28, 2019
Thursday Feb 28, 2019
Savage Race build crew and competitive OCR athlete Lee Stowell joins Evan and Brenna for this fun filled episode. Lee talks Savage Race's new obstacles, what its like to work behind the scenes, he talks about Frontline OCR (OCR with a weight vest) and recounts stories from his time at BattleFrog. Included in this is the time Lee had to sub in for OCR legend Ryan Atkins on ESPN (no big deal). The episode ends with stories about poop including Evan having to pull security on a steamer in the Georgia woods.
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Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush
Monday Feb 18, 2019
Monday Feb 18, 2019
Brenna Calvert and Evan Perperis return from their trip to Hannibal Race Kuwait. Listen to hear a race recap, the cultural differences of international OCR and what it was like to travel across the world to race. Plus, they share how they manage to get their oversized checks home and some of their sightseeing in Kuwait.
This episode brought to you by Squirrel's Nut Butter, for a run that is chaffing free use Squirrel's Nut Butter.
Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush.
Friday Feb 08, 2019
Friday Feb 08, 2019
Steve Mola joins Evan on this podcast to talk about full contact armored combat. Think if LARPing had a baby with Mixed Martial Arts, it would probably look something like this. Steve talks training, lessons learned that can be applied to other sports and more in this unique episode.
Episode brought to you by Hammer Nutrition, use ref# 240887 for 15% off your first order.
Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush
Monday Jan 28, 2019
Monday Jan 28, 2019
Evan and Brenna talk Hannibal Race Kuwait in this preview episode. Evan shares some unique and sometimes confusing experiences he had while living in downtown Kuwait City a couple of years ago and talks cultural differences. Then Brenna and Evan talk 2019 CTG Pro Team sponsors highlighting some of the great opportunities that people will have available in 2019.
Episode brought to you by sponsors of the CTG Pro Team. Check out the full list and discounts here.
Friday Jan 18, 2019
Friday Jan 18, 2019
After great success working with Brenna Calvert and her off season preparation Luc Labonte joins Evan and Brenna for a podcast to answer listener questions. The listener questions were posted back in mid-December. Let us know if you enjoy this nutrition focused episode and we will do another one in a couple of months.
Episode brought to you by Luc Labonte Nutrition. Shoot him a message on Facebook if you are interested in improving your nutrition for OCR or life in general.
Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush.
Tuesday Jan 08, 2019
Tuesday Jan 08, 2019
888k finisher and 2014 2nd place Killington Ultra-Beast finisher Helene Dumais joins Evan for a podcast recorded from Otherworld OCR in Frederick, Maryland. Helene a CrossFit Level II certified coach, accomplished ultra-runner and OCR gym manager discusses her training, future plans and what she changed to finish one of the longest endurance runs in the world.
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Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush