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

S6E9: The Unholy Grail with Obstacle Athletics Cody James Milne

Cody James Milne has been involved in OCR since 2013 running everything from Spartan 5ks to FIT Challenge, World's Toughest Mudder and Spartan Ultra Iceland.  He recently took on the "Unholy Grail" a Tough Mudder weekend packed with almost every race distance they offer crammed into two days.  Evan and Cody talk Toughest Mudder Philly 2022, The Unholy Grail, Obstacle Athletics gym in Long Island, FIT Challenge and finally Cody shares a surprising secret in common with Evan.

 

Donate/Details for OCR Everest: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/ocr-everest-2022

Obstacle Running Adventures Link: https://player.fm/series/obstacle-running-adventures/ep-282-matthew-gill-on-newbsanitys-mud-gauntlet-savage-series-and-toughest-mudder-philly

On Endurance Book: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/on-endurance

Walking in Staten Music Video (SNL): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W62Vmju18Vw

 

Cody Social Links: https://www.facebook.com/cody.milne

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crusadercody/

 

Episode brought to you by Hyperwear, use code HYPE15 to save 15% from www.hyperwear.com

Music provided by Dino Sinos

 

S6E8: Quadrapeligic Veteran Richard Carson & Overcoming Obstacles

Infinite Hero Foundation beneficiary Richard Carson joins Evan on the podcast to talk about two serious injuries (one an IED in Afghanistan and a car accident) that left him as a quadriplegic.  He recently attended Tough Mudder's Infinite Hero Honor Challenge in College Station TX where he shared some of his experiences with the participants at the venue. 

 

For more details on OCR Everest go here: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/ocr-everest-2022

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

For details on the Ultra-OCR Man: From Special Forces Soldier to Record Setting OCR Athlete: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/ultra-ocr-man

For details regarding On Endurance: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/on-endurance

 

Music provided by Dino Sinos

S6E7: OCR Everest, Infinite Hero, GoRuck & OCR News

Evan jumps back into an episode sharing why he's been absent he talks Tough Mudder's Infinite Hero Honor Challenge, how the Navy SEAL o course compares to Special Forces/Ranger/Air Assault, updates from Hannibal Race, his new book On Endurance details, his opinions on GoRuck Games, Mythic Race shout out and more. 

Plus, a announcement for 2022's charity event OCR Everest taking place at Tough Mudder New England June 4-5, 2022.  Come out and pace, donate to the cause or join the virtual event. 

Details here: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/ocr-everest-2022

Pick up a copy of On Endurance here:

 

Episode brought to you by Hyperwear, use code HYPE15 to save 15% off your order.

Music provided by Dino Sinos

S6E6: Crazy Town’s Guitarist Elias Tannous & Mastering Complex Skills

Crazy Town's guitarist, Elias Tannous, is also a childhood friend of Strength & Speed owner Evan Perperis.  Elias joins the podcast to talk mastering complex skills, being persistent and how to deal with being a public personality.  Plus, Elias shares some childhood stories from a mutual friend, World's Toughest Mudder champion Stefanie Bishop.

 

Episode brought to you by MudGear, the best in OCR socks and apparel.

Music provided by Dino Sinos.  Check out his new songs from the album "Climb the Sky" now up on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs41UzqhjMs7MJFM6oG8yzg

S6E5: Valentine’s Day Massacre with Alicia Kueker

Female winner of fan favorite local brand, Hazelwood OCR's Valentine's Day Massacre, Alicia Kueker joins Evan to talk about her background, training and future plans.  Plus, the two deep dive into what makes Hazelwood OCRs so great with their 50 obstacles in less than three miles of running.

 

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Music by Dino Sinos

S6E4: Post-Arrowhead 135 with Jake Ramsby

After completing Arrowhead 135 Jake Ramsby is back to talk about the lessons learned and how the event played out.  Plus, we'll find out if he stepped in his own poop again or has a story that really chaps your ass...

 

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Music provided by Dino Sinos

S6E3: Prince of Pain: Ronald Tortola, Death Race, GoRuck & Beyond

Ronald Tortola has made a name for himself by subjecting himself to assessment and selection type events for year after year since 2017.  His accomplishments reads like pinnacle achievements off other people's bucket lists including 2x Death Race, 2x Team Assessment, 2x Pre-Selection, 50 mile Star Course, Spartan Delta, Storm Delta, Master of Endurance Delta and finishing Agoge #005.  Ronald and Evan talk gear choices, mindset, the why behind endurance, drawing strength from others and future plans in the latest podcast.

 

Ultra-OCR Man book: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/ultra-ocr-man

On Endurance Pre-Order now open: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/on-endurance

 

Episode brought to you by Juice Performer, stop by the Pro area of Battle of the Lions OCR for some free samples.

Music provided by Dino Sinos

S6E2: Ice baths, Newbsanity & The Future with OCR World Champion Ryan Brizzolara

Newbsanity's Ryan Brizzolara has been making big waves in 2021 with 2x Savage Race win and a Pro Coed OCR World Championships Relay win.  Evan and Ryan talk mindset, lessons learned from his college running days and his former side job as a semi-pro triathlete.  If you are curious to learn about the best OCR training group in the USA, this will give you some insight as their members do things like ice baths in January, frozen four mile runs in their bathing suits and a 1,000,000 meter ski erg. 

 

Latest article on The OCR Report: Behind the Scenes of Tough Mudder: https://theocrreport.com/behind-the-scenes-of-tough-mudder/

On Endurance NEW BOOK: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/on-endurance

 

Newbsanity: Extreme Ravine (as seen on OCR America 2): https://www.facebook.com/stokeshedproductions/videos/122000855687464

Newbsanity: Mud Gauntlet (as seen on OCR America 2): https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=182407409829032

 

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Music by Dino Sinos

S6E1: Barefoot OCR & Paintball with MudGear-BOTL Pro Thomas Plush

If you've ever stood on the starting line and wondered who is the barefoot guy and then been upset as he ran away from you once the race started, you were standing next to Thomas Plush.  Thomas is a former competitive paintball athlete who has transitioned to the sport of OCR and is the newest addition to the MudGear-Battle of the Lions Pro Team.  Thomas and Evan talk barefoot OCR, becoming the first person to run OCRWC barefoot, paintball, similarities to OCR and upcoming races like Wichita Gladiator Dash, KC Timber Challenge and Battle of the Lions.

 

This episode is brought to you by HYLETE, top performance apparel for pre/post race and for a night on the town. 

Music provided by Dino Sinos

S5E30: 125 miles of WTM followed by 135 Miles of Snow Running with Jake Rambsy

Jake Ramsby recently won World's Toughest Mudder Two Man Relay (with Elliot Rueb) category that is built upon several years of success including winning Toughest Mudder West (individual) in 2019 and setting the record for most miles at a Toughest Mudder by a team.  Evan and Jake talk his diverse high school sports background, his team record setting performance at WTM (more miles than any team ever, 2 or four man with 125 miles), Dirt Runner's Ultra-OCRs and his upcoming Arrowhead 135 race...a largely self supported ultra endurance winter trek starting end of January 2022.

 

Mud Run Guide's Ultra-OCR Bible Link: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/ultra-ocr-bible

 

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Music provided by Dino Sinos