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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.
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Friday Dec 28, 2018
Friday Dec 28, 2018
Strength & Speed's first episode with everyone in the same room and things got a little crazy. Joining Evan and Brenna for this episode is Nathan "NaPalm" Palmer (CTG Pro and Team Captain of Saddle Up from Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge), Christina "HB" Armstrong (CTG Pro and Death Race Finisher) and Daniel Leonard (CTG Family and pacer for Endure The Gauntlet). The group talks Pro Team takeover and Evan announces his mind numbing 2019 goals. Then things get really crazy as the team shares personal secrets.
Episode brought to you by the Conquer The Gauntlet Pro Team.
Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush.
Tuesday Dec 18, 2018
Tuesday Dec 18, 2018
OCB Pro Physique Competitor and OCRWC Qualifier Heather Cox talks about her new passion for physique based sports but why she still comes back to OCR. Evan and Brenna talk to her about diet, training, doing both sports, her upcoming race schedule and Evan recommends the best bodybuilding documentary of all time.
Episode brought to you by Harbinger Fitness, makers of gym training accessories, weight vests, dip belts, thick bar grips and more. Basically everything you need for OCR strength training this off season.
Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush.
Saturday Dec 08, 2018
Saturday Dec 08, 2018
5x American Ninja Warrior finalist and 2x Top Five at OCR World Championships, Michelle Warnky, joins Evan and Brenna to talk ninja training, racing, owning her own gym (Ohio Movement Lab) and why there is such a large Christian presence in the ninja community. Plus, Evan asks some Christmas trivia you can take with you to a family function.
This episode brought to you by Atomik Climbing Holds. From the ninja course to the OCR event, Atomik has the tools you need for success including rig grips, rock holds and now balance trainers.
Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush.
Wednesday Nov 28, 2018
Wednesday Nov 28, 2018
Wesley "Dr Redtights" Kerr joins Brenna and Evan on this episode to talk about World's Toughest Mudder. Wesley and Evan finished first in the team category as Team Atomik after winning the sprint lap. Brenna leads the interview as the group talks strategy, opinions on the new Atlanta venue, thermoregulation, fueling, plans for 2019 and more.
Episode brought to you by Atomik Climbing Holds, makers of rig grips, climbing holds, balance trainers and more. Anything you need to get ready for OCR or Ninja training can be found at Atomik. Don't miss their Deals of the Day section on their website where they add free holds to your order.
Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush
Sunday Nov 18, 2018
Sunday Nov 18, 2018
We managed to pull Brenna "Red Beast" Calvert away from her jobs and OCR world travels to talk Conquer The Gauntlet. Evan and Brenna talk 2018 CTG races, changes to Conquer The Gauntlet coming in 2019, Conquer Youth, Conquer Fitness and obstacle difficulty. Plus, all listeners get invited to Brenna's house after the Conquer Fitness Pro Team takeover the weekend of December 15th. Finally, Evan talks The Hammer Race which is an OCR while carrying a 8 lbs. sledge hammer.
Episode brought to you by sponsors of the CTG Pro Team.
Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush.
Thursday Nov 08, 2018
Thursday Nov 08, 2018
Master's power couple and Conquer The Gauntlet Pros Doug Snyder and Lisa Nondorf join Evan to talk about their experience at OCR World Championships. The group talks 3k, 15k, Team Race, obstacle difficutly and what it's like to travel/race overseas.
Episode brought to you by Wreck Bag, use code CTGPROTEAM10 for 10% off your order of the official weighted bag of the OCR World Championships.
Music by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush
Monday Oct 29, 2018
Monday Oct 29, 2018
Multi-time podium finisher at World's Toughest Mudder and one of the only men to earn the coveted orange jacket (100 miles at WTM), Kris Mendoza joins Evan with guest cohost Leah Hensley to talk World's Toughest Mudder. Kris talks his training, how he went from 50 miles to 100 in two years, how he got his sick rap skills and why he wears a cookie monster outfit sometimes. Plus, a couple of shoutouts to our favorite shoes, Merrell.
This episode is brought to you by Atomik Climbing Holds, makers of the best tools for ninja, OCR, pegboard, rig and now balance training. Don't miss Team Atomik, Wesley Kerr and Evan Perperis at WTM 2018.
Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush.
Friday Oct 19, 2018
Friday Oct 19, 2018
Ep 68: American Ninja Warrior (ANW) Las Vegas Finalist and the man with the best beard in OCR, Phil Hucke, joins Evan and special cohost Leah Hensley in this episode. They talk ANW, what it is like behind the scenes, training for OCR vs. Ninja, beard maintenance and Phil's experience at the recent military themed WAR X challenge in Ohio.
This episode is brough to you by Atomik Climbing Holds, the makers of the best OCR and ninja training tools in the world.
Also in this episode is a special chance to win a free pair of MudGear socks. Listen, share and tag MudGear for your chance (make sure your share is public). Winners will be announced first week of November via live stream on S&S Facebook page.
Sunday Oct 07, 2018
Sunday Oct 07, 2018
Jared Renyer from JRen Fitness is back for the post-Endure The Gauntlet discussion about what are the physiological effects of Ultra-OCR. Evan and Jared talk through body fat composition, blood test results from InsideTracker, DARI functional movement test and VO2max test. Plus, they talk about the "magic" of copper fabric gloves.
This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker, blood test results to improve your fitness from begginer to pro athlete. If you are investing in training and racing, take the time to invest in your health and see what's going on inside your body.
Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush.
Monday Sep 24, 2018
Monday Sep 24, 2018
Hammer Nutrition sponsored Anders Jakobsson joins Evan to talk about his transition from powerlifting to marathon swimming (swims over 10k in length). Included in this episode are fueling strategies, the "everest" of marathon swimming, training schedules and lesssons learned that can be applied to Obstacle Course Racing.
Episode brought to you by Hammer Nutrition, use ref #240887 for 15% off your first order.
Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush