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

S6E19: OCRhouse of Horrors

Filmmaker Bobby Ross and our favorite beer drinking ultra-runner Leaky Hourglass Race director Gary Shaw join Evan for a Halloween specific episode.  The three talk about some of their favorite Halloween franchises and why you should (or shouldn't) watch them.  The group stays spoiler free for any new movies and even manages to stay spoiler free for many of these movies that came out in the 80s.  They even manage to tie in some bizarre links to OCR in the horror movie world.

What do you think of this episode?  Did we miss any of your favorites?  Should we bring this back next year?

 

Episode brought to you by Squirrel's Nut Butter...prevent the scariest thing of all during endurance running...horrible chaffing with Squirrel's Nut Butter.

Music provided by Dino Sinos

S6E18: OCRWC Review with ANW Finalist Kendall Ortez

2x American Ninja Warrior finalist, including making it all the way to the National Finals in Las Vegas, Kendall Ortez joins Evan to talk about OCR World Championships.  They share their opinion on 3k, 15k, 100m and Team before diving into Kendall's background.  A 15x+ podium finisher at major race series like Conquer the Gauntlet and Savage Race as well as a Team Pro Podium at North American OCR Championships, Kendall is used to the longer format of OCR.  He talks about his experiences working with Overcoming Obstacles Ministries, a group that brings kids into the sport of OCR/ninja while promoting the gospel.

 

Learn more about Overcoming Obstacles Ministries: Www.obstacleministry.com 

Follow Kendall at: www.instagram.com/kbortez

 

Episode brought to you by VJ Shoes, the official shoes of the OCR World Championships.

Music by Dino Sinos

S6E17: OCRWC Beer Mile?

Leaky Hourglass Ultra and beer ultra runner joins Evan to talk OCRWC and his plans to do a very unofficial beer mile at the OCR World Championships.

 

Make sure you check out the Strength & Speed website at: www.teamstrengthspeed.com

S6E16: The OCR Pro League

Evan explores a concept for an OCR Pro League that spans brands nationwide in this deep dive episode.  How does it benefit brands? How does it benefit athletes? How does it benefit open wave participants?  Is this even feasible?  The topic of an OCR Pro League is explored in depth in this detailed coverage of one of Evan's unpublished articles. 

 

Pick up a copy of some BleggMits or books in our online store: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/apps/webstore/

 

Episode brought to you by fuel and recovery products of the MudGear-Battle of the Lions Pro Team including:

Juice Performer Beet and Cherry Juice: http://juiceperformer.com

Yolked, use code Strength20 to save 20%: www.yolked.com

 

Music provided by Dino Sinos

S6E15: The Siege: Local OCR with Kim Welch, Thomas Plush & Paul Muckenthaler

Team Mudgear - Strength & Speed went to The Siege 5k OCR in Garden City, Kansas.  The local OCR in time trial format had individual elite, individual open, team elite, team open and kid's mini-Siege options.  The team consisting of Kim Welch, Thomas Plush, Paul Muckenthaler and Evan Perperis talk about the experience and how a local brand managed to get high quality permanent obstacles as part of their course. 

 

Episode brought to you by OCR Buddy, the app that saves you money on race registrations and allows you to find unique races in your area.

Music provided by Dino Sinos

S6E14: Toughest Central: Jenny Overstreet, Akash Garg & Phil Hucke

Women's Champion from Toughest Central (Indianapolis) and Mudgear - Battle of the Lions Pro Jenny Overstreet jumps on to share her experience at the race.  Plus, Evan's 2 of 3 Evan's Strength & Speed teammates 4x Toughest Mudder podium finisher (3x Team, 1xIndividual) Akash Garg and ANW competitor Phil Hucke join to talk about what they thought of the event.

 

Pick up a copy of the Ultra-OCR Bible here: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/ultra-ocr-bible

Watch the OCR Everest documentary here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yH0snwDEbF4&t=2s

 

Episode brought to you by HYLETE providing great pre/intra/post race apparel and bags for OCR.

Music provided by Dino Sinos

S6E13: Mythic Race & Leaky Hourglass Ultra

Two amazing guests:

1. Our beer drinking ultra-runner (and newly engaged) Gary Shaw joins the group to talk about his 24x24x24 record (24 beers, 24 miles, under 24 hours) and then explains what makes the Leaky Hourglass Ultra such a unique event with unique participant swag. (Plus a shout out to Squirrel's Nut Butter.)

Leaky Hourglass Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LeakyHourglassUltra

2. Former Pro track athlete that was sponsored by Brooks and physical therapist, William Shell joins the group to talk about Mythic Race.  The 5k and 5 hour option with some of the most unique obstacles in the sport. 

Mythic Race Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Mythic-Race-101941148527352

 

OCR Everest Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yH0snwDEbF4&t=22s

Infinite Hero Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ocr-everest-2022-inifinite-hero-foundation

Strength & Speed Patreon: www.patreon.com/ultraocrman

Optimize Yourself Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep183-pushing-yourself-to-your-limits-when-quitting/id1276450332?i=1000568881088

 

Episode brought to you by Volition Chiropractic, if you're passing through KC, stop by an OCR athlete and professional for the best treatment around: https://volitionchiropractic.com/

Music provided by Dino Sinos

 

S6E12: European OCR Championship & World Ninja Finals

Pros Doug Snyder and Lisa Nondorf have been traveling the world for you exploring top level Obstacle Course Racing.  The first half of the episode talks about the European OCR Championships (not affiliated with OCRWC), a race that was once deemed "too hard" by OCR world champions.  Doug & Lisa share their experience, the unique rules and how it went.  Plus, they both recently competed in National Ninja League (now World Ninja League) World Championship and provide their thoughts on that unique event. 

 

OCR Everest Documentary: https://youtu.be/yH0snwDEbF4

Infinite Hero Donation Link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ocr-everest-2022-inifinite-hero-foundation

Patreon for Strength & Speed: https://www.patreon.com/ultraocrman

 

Episode brought to you by Race Ready Obstacles, making the best OCR grips for events like Battle of the Lions, OCRWC and Indian Mud Run.

Music by Dino Sinos

S6E11: Earning 8 Black Belts with Tiga Tactics Conrad Bui

Tiga Tactics co-owner/co-founder Conrad Bui knows a thing or two about hard work, consistency, discipline and persistence.  Dr. Conrad, a chiropractor during the day, has earned the equivalent of eight black belts (most with multiple degrees) in eight different disciplines including the bladed art of Pentjak Silat Serak, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Kali, Jeet Kune Do and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  Evan and Conrad talk about lessons from the martial arts world that apply not only to Obstacle Course Racing but life in general. 

 

Learn more about Tiga Tactics here: www.tigatactics.com

Use code: strengthandspeed to save 50% off their online courses

 

Donate to OCR Everest Here: https://www.facebook.com/donate/2013132918894760/

Watch the OCR Everest Documentary here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yH0snwDEbF4&list=PLKO9J1SYSXoOkUJbPGrjYLWE1igol--De&index=2&t=7s

 

Episode brought to you by Yolked, use code Strength20 to save on every order from www.Yolked.com

Music by Dino Sinos

S6E10: OCR Everest: Dirty Mike & The Boys

After 30+ hours of being awake and pacing Evan up the mountain for OCR Everest challenge at Tough Mudder New England, the crew sits down to talk.  Episode includes filmmaker Bobby Ross, Evan's dad Terry and pacer Daniel Leonard.  The crew talks challenges, unforeseen problems, inside jokes, TMHQ and all things from this year's charity event which had Evan climbing the height of Everest 29,029+ feet while at Stratton Vermont to raise money for Infinite Hero Foundation (mental and physical support for veterans).

 

Donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ocr-everest-2022-inifinite-hero-foundation?utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer

Or donate here: https://www.facebook.com/donate/2013132918894760/

 

Learn more about Infinite Hero here: https://www.infinitehero.org/

Learn more about Ultra-OCR Man: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/ultra-ocr-man-2

Learn more about Bobby Ross: https://www.bobbyross.film/

Use code ULTRAOCRMAN to save on your next Tough Mudder

 

Episode brought to you by Squirrel's Nut Butter, use Squirrels to stay chaffing free

Music by Dino Sinos