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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
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
S5E29: Ultra-World Champion Mark Gaudet & Spartan in Abu Dhabi
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Ultra-World Champion Mark Guadet jumps back on the podcast a couple days after returning from Abu Dhabi for the Spartan World Championships. After winning the Ultra World Championship from Spartan in Telluride, Colorado, Mark tried to recover and race well again at Spartan World Championships. He talks to Evan about the experience and then the two share some Middle East stories from deployments.
Vote for Hannibal Race and Battle of the Lions before voting closes on the 16th: https://ocrbuddy.com/ocr-buddy-community-choice-awards.../
Order a copy of Ultra-OCR Man: From Special Forces Soldier to Record Setting OCR Athlete in digital, hard copy or audiobook: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/ultra-ocr-man
Order The Ultra-OCR BIble in digital or hard copy: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/ultra-ocr-bible
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Music Provided by Dino Sinos
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
S5E28: Infinite Hero Honor Challenge with Space Force‘s Hannah Powers
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
An active duty member of the US Space Force (yes, it is a real thing), Hannah Powers joins MudGear-Battle of the Lions Pro Evan Perperis to talk Infinite Hero Honor Challenge. After doing only one Tough Mudder 5k, Hannah, her husband and some acquaintances jumped into the 10 hour team building event that raises money for the charity Infinite Hero Honor Foundation (providing mental and physical support to veterans). They share some stories from the event and highlight things to look forward to in 2022.
Sign up for Infinite Hero Challenge here: https://toughmudder.com/events/?event_type=infinite-hero-honor-challenge
Ultra-OCR Man book available here in hard copy, digital and audio: http://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/ultra-ocr-man
Apply for the S&S Development Team here: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/apps/blog/show/50194766-s-s-7th-development-team-application-window-now-open-
Strength & Speed website: www.teamstrengthspeed.com
Episode brought to you by HYLETE, makers of the softest workout and casual clothes you can find. $20 off link.
Music provided by Dino Sinos
Monday Nov 22, 2021
S5E27: World‘s Toughest Mudder with 100 mile finisher Ean Caskey
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Ean Caskey has been a lifelong athlete who spent much of his life specializing in shorter distance races like the 400, 800 and 1 mile (all state in high school for all of those). Last weekend he run 100 miles at World's Toughest Mudder finishing in 6th overall after winning his first Toughest Mudder in Chicago earlier this year with 60 miles. This track runner turned ultra athlete, now over 40, is doing big things in OCR. He shares some of his advice that led him to a 16:14 PR in the 100 mile Tunnel Hill and then him and Evan share their opinion on 2021's World's Toughest Mudder.
Books available in both hard copy and digital:
Ultra-OCR Bible Link: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/ultra-ocr-bible
Ultra-OCR Man Link: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/ultra-ocr-man (Ultra-OCR Man also available in audio)
Episode brought to you by MudGear-Battle of the Lions recovery related sponsors including Compex, OOFOS and Yolked.
Music provided by Dino Sinos
Monday Oct 25, 2021
S5E26: Grip Strength with Master of the Rig Jay Flores
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
2017's Master of the Rig World Champion and TV contestant from Exatlon Jay Flores joins Evan to talk grip strength in the latest episode. Jay talks about how he set up his home rig, the grip challenges at Battle of the Lions OCR, his desire to get back to OCR World Championships and some suggested changes for a new OCRWC event (drop Force5 some hints on their Facebook page here:
Updated BOTL Pro Team Website: www.botlproteam.com
Jay Flores Inspires "How were Legos Invented?": https://www.jayfloresinspires.com/blog/lego
"Why don't people fall out of roller coasters?": https://www.jayfloresinspires.com/blog/coaster
The New Strength & Speed's Guide to Elite OCR (with interview of Jay Flores): https://amzn.to/3pGpbYy
Jay on BOTL's Canyon: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8frsjdV/
Jay on BOTL's Force5 Low Rig: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8frHWRx/
Jay on BOTL's Skull Valley: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CU0hVp1FROf/?utm_medium=copy_link
Episode brought to you by Force5 Equipment, the grips you'll see at Battle of the Lions, OCRWC and other major races across the US.
Music provided by Dino Sinos
Friday Oct 08, 2021
S5E25: Knife Fighting, Mindset & Mastery with Tiga Tactics‘ Patrick Vuong
Friday Oct 08, 2021
Friday Oct 08, 2021
Patrick Vuong has the equivalent of 4x black belts in various martial arts styles (including Pekit-Tirsia Kali, Lai Chung Chuan Fan and Kenpo Karate) and the co-owner of the company Tiga Tactics. He is an instructor who has worked with military Special Operations, the movie industry and is a well known writer for publications like Recoil Magazine (former senior editor) and Recoil Offgrid Magazine (former head editor). He continues to learn training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Pentjak Silat Serak and Muay Thai. Evan joins him to talk about learning new skills, trying to achieve mastery and the importance of mindset in high threat situations along with how that relates to Obstacle Course Racing.
Tiga Tactics Website: www.tigatactics.com
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Use the code here: https://tigatactics.com/training/
EDC Karambit Course Referenced in podcast: www.karambit.training
Ultra-OCR Man book available here in hard copy, digital and audio: http://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/ultra-ocr-man
Episode brought to you by InsideTracker, find out what's going on inside with blood tests designed for athletes.
Music provided by Dino Sinos
Saturday Oct 02, 2021
S5E24: World Champion & Owner of Newbsanity Jarrett Newby
Saturday Oct 02, 2021
Saturday Oct 02, 2021
Fresh off his Pro Coed OCR World Championship Team Relay win, we talk to Jarrett Newby, owner of the awesome permanent Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) facility Newbsanity in Binghamton, NY. Jarrett along with upcoming top tier athletes Ryan Brizzolara and Jerine (both recent winner's of Savage Race) won the team Pro Coed Division at OCRWC. MudGear-Battle of the Lions Pro Evan and Jarrett critique OCRWC, nitpicking at the ridiculously high bar they have set for themselves (still the best OCR weekend in the world...2022 registration is now open). Then they make some predictions about the future of the sport.
Evan on the Annunciation podcast available here: https://annunciation.podbean.com/e/orthodox-interviews-faith-in-fitness-fighting-with-special-forces-ultra-athlete-evan-perperis/
Evan's 1st Infantry Division video available here: https://fb.watch/8oOb7P0Oud/
This episode is brought to you by Mythic Race, don't miss all the OCR action in Missouri on April 23, 2022. Register here and if you can't make it, like their Facebook page here.
Music provided by Dino Sinos.
Saturday Sep 18, 2021
S5E23: Everest Angels: JVT, Francis Lackner & Ryan Creagh
Saturday Sep 18, 2021
Saturday Sep 18, 2021
Every Toughest Mudder a group of men spend 12 hours pulling people up the Tough Mudder quarter pipe "Everest". Evan Perperis brings on three of them including:
131x TM Finisher: Ryan Creagh: Who was at the first Tough Mudder ever
117x TM Finisher: Francis Lackner who runs for his mom, now forever cancer free
163x TM Finisher: Joe Van Tassel (JVT)
The group talks about why they do it, some of the unexpected challenges, what the first Tough Mudder was like and what makes them "Tougher Together". Give a listen to this all Tough Mudder episode, get inspired and we will see you out on the course.
Episode brought to you by Mythic Race, Missouri's newest OCR, details and sign up here: https://m.facebook.com/Mythic-Race-101941148527352/
Music provided by Dino Sinos
Monday Sep 06, 2021
S5E22: The Beirut Blast & The Return of Hannibal Race
Monday Sep 06, 2021
Monday Sep 06, 2021
Hannibal Race owner Amine Dib talks about the return of Hannibal Race to Lebanon after not holding races for a year. A national Tae Kwon Do champion and endurance cyclist, Amine is an accomplished athlete and the King of OCR in the Middle East holding events in Kuwait, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and soon...Dubai!!! After talking OCR for the first half of the episode Amine talks about the Beirut Blast, one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history, when 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate killing 217, injuring 7000 and damaging buildings up to 20 km away. Amine's family and friends were personally effected and he responded to help his parents and civilians within 11 minutes of the blast. He shares some personal details of that painful day for the first time on the podcast.
This week's episode is brought to you by OOFOS, the best recovery sandal for training and racing. Head to www.oofos.com to pick up your pair of their best selling sandals, shoes, slides, clogs or boots.
Music provided by Dino Sinos (subscribe to his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs41UzqhjMs7MJFM6oG8yzg
Friday Aug 27, 2021
S5E21: 10 Years of CTG & The Final CTG Ever? with Stephen Mainprize
Friday Aug 27, 2021
Friday Aug 27, 2021
Conquer The Gauntlet co-founder Stephen Mainprize joins Evan to talk about the Midwest's biggest Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) event, the 10 year anniversary event of Conquer The Gauntlet (CTG). Tickets are still open for a packed weekend of events including Friday dinner at the venue, Saturday Elite/Open/Continuum event and Sunday's Team Event (of note, the team event is sold out). Stephen shares some stories from the early days of CTG and Evan asks the question that's on everyone's mind...."Is this the last CTG ever?"
Sign up for CTG here: https://www.conquerthegauntlet.com/
Check out "The Gauntlet" on CTG's YouTube page (2:30 into the video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K02iA7GpWwk
Episode brought to you by MudGear, bringing you everything you need for OCR performance (like shorts, socks, race jerseys, gloves) and post race cleanup (like shower togas and seat shields).
Read MudGear, Here for the Long Haul here: https://www.mudrunguide.com/2021/07/mudgear-here-for-the-long-haul/
See Bobby Ross' commercial here: https://www.facebook.com/350235815062531/videos/788729538672422
Music provided by Dino Sinos
Friday Aug 20, 2021
S5E20: Grit Fitness Pro Van Tran & Battle of the Lions OCR
Friday Aug 20, 2021
Friday Aug 20, 2021
Grit Fitness Pro Van Tran joins Evan to talk about his training background, the Grit Fitness Games (a uniquely formatted events) and his podium at every Battle of the Lions podium. Van is an Air Force veteran and currently working to become a registered nurse while simultaneously competing in the highest levels of Obstacle Course Racing. Competing since 2014, he's been on Savage Race podiums, competed on American Ninja Warrior and was on the podium of the one (and only) BattleFrog Xtreme 24, the two explores some of Van's training that makes him so versatile.
Playout The OCR Game Review: https://www.mudrunguide.com/2020/05/fitness-made-fun-a-review-of-playout-the-game/
Playout Original Review: https://www.mudrunguide.com/2021/07/playout-the-game-review/
This episode is brought to you by Playout The Game, the card game designed to improve your fitness and get you ready for OCR. Order your set of their best selling cards here: https://www.playoutthegame.com/