Strength & Speed

Filmmaker Bobby Ross (http://bobbyross.film) joins Special Forces veteran Evan Perperis to talk about Fox / HULU's new reality show Special Forces.  The show, very similar to The Selection, takes 16 celebrities and puts them through a Special Operations type selection scenario.  Evan shares his thoughts on how closely it resembles real military training, where it differs and why they do things a certain way.  Bobby add some details as an outsider and a filmmaker on shooting a reality TV show.  The two avoid major spoilers and link the lessons to mental toughness along with OCR so you'll enjoy this episode whether you watched the show, plan on watching the show or have no interest in watching the show.   Pick up a copy of Ultra-OCR Man book/audio book: https://amzn.to/2QuqJpV Music provided by Dino Sinos

Army helicopter pilot and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) black belt Jon Jordan joins Evan for the latest Strength & Speed podcasts.  The two talk about training for BJJ, crossover points with OCR, how the structure of BJJ is like OCR with multiple brands/styles that don't always overlap with competitors, the benefits/drawbacks of having your sport in the Olympics and more.  As a BJJ competitor and an occasional run at OCR events, Jon brings some great insight to the conversation.   Interested in supporting veterans and BJJ?  Check out We Defy Foundation. They offer a jiu jitsu scholarship for veterans who want to try it out. They pay for up to one year in tuition and give you a free uniform(Gi). More info at www.wedefyfoundation.org     Follow Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.jon.522  Instagram; @RotorBladeSamurai    Check out Evan's biography, Ultra-OCR Man: From Special Forces Soldier to Record Setting OCR Athlete: https://amzn.to/2QuqJpV Check out the Strength & Speed website: www.teamst

Mike Stefano, host of the Obstacle Running Adventures podcast (subscribe and listen to his podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/obstacle-running-adventures/id1193039969 ), joins Evan to talk about the OCR Expo he is helping run in New England on March 11th.  You'll hear sneak peaks of some of the vendors, activities and details of the event.  Plus, Mike and Evan discuss 3k change to Spartan World Championships, Spartan Combat and Evan gives a sneak peak at his book being released in 2023 (also teased in the back of his latest book On Endurance....buy On Endurance here: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/on-endurance ).  Plus, the two attempt to settle the debate on who is a bigger video game nerd....   Episode brought to you by Yolked (www.yolked.com), use code Strength20 to save 20% on every order. Music provided by Dino Sinos

Rachel Watters fresh off her win from Hannibal Race Kuwait joins Evan back on the podcast to talk about the experience.  The two talk travel, culture, the race itself and fun things they learned during the trip.  Plus, Rachel and Evan share their opinion on non-alcoholic beer....   On Endurance book now available from Kindle Unlimited: https://amzn.to/3wDdNlU Order your BleggMits here: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/apps/webstore/   Episode brought to you by the best anti-chaffing product around, Squirrel's Nut Butter: www.squirrelsnutbutter.com Music provided by Dino Sinos

Rachel Watters joins Evan excited to take on Hannibal Race in less than a week.  Make sure you follow along our social channels (@UltraOCRman @StrengthSpeed @MudGearBOTLProTeam and @Rachel_Fit_Girl) for all the updates.  The first half of the episode they talk expectations and Kuwaiti culture, great if you are planning a trip to the Middle East to race for something like Spartan World Championships in 2023.  The second half of the episode they talk about the "OCR Triple Crown", FISO and why they have reservations with the organization along with their events.    Some further date details not included in the podcast: Reference USAOCR (different than Adventurey's USOCRC):      2016: Organization founded (no events)    2017: Put their label on Spartan Race in Florida         Training camp held in Colorado in December (this is the best thing imo, the organization has done)    2018: Event held Dec 1-2 in Southern California (referenced by Rachel, Evan mistakenly confused Florida event with this one)....again putti

MudGear-Battle of the Lions Pro Rachel Watters joins Evan to talk about her 105 mile OCR she complete to raise money for Lionhearts Fitness.  Rachel shares the challenges, unexpected change in weather and how she mentally overcame the hurdles to achieve a record setting performance as the most number of OCR miles complete by a female ever.    Pick up a copy of On Endurance here: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/on-endurance   Episode brought to you by MudGear. Use code UltraOCRman to save 10% on every order from www.MudGear.com Music provided by Dino Sinos

Athletes from Strength & Speed jump on the call to talk 2023 goals and how they plan on achieving them.  Brenna Clavert, AC Hale, Jaeme Simmons, Phillip Hucke and Ryan Ardigo share some big goals.  If you are looking at some goals for next year, this episode will give you some ideas as well as how to achieve them.    Apply for Dev Team here: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/apps/blog/show/50372787-8th-s-s-development-team-now-open- New Year's Resolutions Article: https://www.teamstrengthspeed.com/apps/blog/show/43749159-why-do-new-year-s-resolutions-fail- Sign up for Mythic Race here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/Benton/MythicRace2023 Use code UltraOCRman to save 10%  on every order from www.MudGear.com   Episode brought to you by Yolked, use code Strength20 to save 20% off every order from www.yolked.com Music provided by Dino Sinos

We found Brenna finally and dragged her back on the podcast! Brenna and Evan do a rundown for the holidays offering some gift suggestions for your athlete family and friends.  The two do a full toe to head rundown, talk stocking stuffers and offer some ideas for the OCR athlete that already has "all the stuff".  Use this as a guide for Black Friday through Cyber Monday, but don't wait, the deals only last for so long.   Episode brought to you by MudGear-Battle of the Lions Pro Team sponsors. Music provided by Dino SInos

MudGear-Battle of the Lions Pro Rachel Watters talks with Evan about her upcoming charity event where she will run 100+ miles to raise money for Lionhearts OCR.  The event takes place Thanksgiving weekend at Casa De Garcia event venue.  The two talk challenges, plans and expectations as well as touching a little bit on the recent World's Toughest Mudder.   Links referenced in the show: Event Page and Donation Link: https://lionheartsfitness.com/lionhearts100/ Facebook Event Coverage for Event Day Updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/rachel-watters-lionhearts-101/504957408240566/   Episode brought to you by MudGear (use code UltraOCRman to save on every order) and ORORO Heated Apparel (use this link for 10% off) Music provided by Dino Sinos

OCR athlete, ultra-runner and tactical games athlete Zack Wisnowski joins Evan to talk about the Tactical Games and similar events. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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-t

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

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

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 brou