Strength & Speed OCR: Obstacle Course Racing Lessons From Other Sports

S2E30: Tattooed Pro Jamie Stiles and Hybrid OCR Training

Tattooed OCR Pro Jamie Stiles, known for her 10 podiums at Savage Race and world class performances at OCRWC and North American OCR Championships, joins Evan and cohost Conquer The Gauntlet Pro Ashley Samples.  They talk about Jamie's figure compettitor days, how shes uses Crossfit now, why she loves Savage Race, MIT Tough Team and more.  Plus, the group shares tattoo stories.

 

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Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush

S2E29: Cage Fighter Michael Adsit and Entering OCR

Former cage fighter Michael Adsit joins Evan to talk about what it was like being the the early days of a sport.  He takes us through his cage fighting career of no holds barred fighting of what would eventually morph into the sport of Mixed Martial Arts.  Long removed from his career in cage fighting, Michael has recently found the new sport of OCR. 

 

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Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush

S2E28: Gold Star widow Jenna Ferrell and the loss of CPT Jonathan Grassbaugh

Gold star (military widow) Jenna Ferrell joins Evan to talk about what it is like to lose your new husband in combat. After going to college together Jonathan Grassbaugh, Jenna's husband, deployed to Iraq and was killed on April 7, 2007. Jenna and Evan talk through memories of Jon and how she was able to move forward with her life after such a horrific event.

 

This is a bonus episode and very lightly touches on OCR.

 

Episode brought to you by Folds of Honor, providing scholarship money to children whose parents were WIA/KIA in US Military service.

S2E27: MudGear’s John Penland and The Future of OCR

MudGear's John Penland, the future of OCR, joins Evan to talk about his training, what it's like being an elite athlete as well as a high school student and how he plans on taking things to the next level.  He shares some major goals with us and who we should keep an eye out for in the future of OCR.

 

Episode brought to you by SOFLETE, Special Operations Forces Athletes providing you with nutrition products, training plans and apparel to take you to the next level.

Music by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush

S2E26: 14xSavage Winner Rachel Corigliano and NORAM Champs Mom Squad

14xSavage Race winner Rachel Corigliano joins Conquer The Gauntlet Pro Team's Ashley and Evan to talk about their experience at Nortth American Obstacle Course Racing Championships (NORAM). Additionally, they talk how to keep your band at obstacles, if NORAM was too hard, too easy or just right, how to train with a fitness focused partner and a new baby. Plus, Evan provides the answer that describes everyone’s opinion of appropriate obstacle difficulty and shares his guilty pleasure movie. 

 

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Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush 

S2E25: Mud Run Guide’s Matt ”The Mudder” Willis and NORAM Review

Conquer The Gauntlet Pro and Mud Run Guide's Matt “The Mudder” Willis joins Evan for an all North American Obstacle Course Racing Championship episode after their recent 2nd place finish in Pro Coed. They talk opinions of the event and how Matt started working for MRG. Stay tuned for a special nerd out segment at the end and Maj the force be with you. 

 

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Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush 

S2E24: Jared Renyer and The Science of Suffering

Jared Renyer of JRen Fitness talks with Evan about the Science of Suffering.  Pre-48 hour Endure The Gauntlet, Evan went through a battery of tests including Inside Tracker's blood test, a movement test at a several hundred thousand dollar lab, a bodyfat analysis, submax VO2max test and general fitness test.  Get your pocket protectors out, Evan and Jared nerd out in this episode....plus Evan asks to be an extra in Planet of The Apes.  

 

Episode brought to you by JRen Fitness providing personal training for everyone from those looking to lose a couple of pounds all the way up to pros training for that top step of the podium.

Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush

S2E23: Black Diamond’s Jason Goggins and DRX Games

TMX and Broken Skull Ranch competitor Jason Goggins joins S&S owner Evan Perperis and S&S Development Team Athlete Leah Hensley on the podcast to talk about the permanent obstacle course race facility he owns, Black Diamond Obstacle Course in Ohio.  Additionally, they talk his recent race at Mud Ninja, his competitive plans for 2018 and how his facility will host the DRX Games. 

 

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Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush

S2E22: Sam Oleskey and Back-to-Back 24 hr Wins

 Strength & Speed Development Team Athlete Sam Oleskey joins Evan on the podcast to talk about her recent wins at the final 24 hour Shale Hell event and the final 24 hour Dirt Runner event only a week apart.  Shale Hill has one more event in February, their Polar Bear Race.  Dirt Runner is taking their operation mobile and will continue to put on races just no longer at the permanent facilty in Marseilles, IL.  They talk nutrition, training and recovery, which was especially important because she won the two races ONE WEEK APART!  We also talk about her recent qualification as an Elite Contender for World's Toughest Mudder.

 

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Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush

S2E21: Green Beret Challenge Pro Lance Johnson and Military Themed OCR

Green Beret Challenge Pro Lance Johnson joins Evan to talk about GBC's full line of events from their one man OCR race, their four man team race, as well as their 12 and 24 hour challenges.  Additionally, they talk other military themed races including GoRuck and the local Louisiana based race Battle Races.  Plus, Evan shares some of his knowledge from his recent RockTape certification.  

 

This episode is brought to you by RockTape, more than a tape company, they are a movement company with a full line of products and resources to keep you going stronger for longer. 

Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush.