Strength & Speed

Strength & Speed's first episode with everyone in the same room and things got a little crazy.  Joining Evan and Brenna for this episode is Nathan "NaPalm" Palmer (CTG Pro and Team Captain of Saddle Up from Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge), Christina "HB" Armstrong (CTG Pro and Death Race Finisher) and Daniel Leonard (CTG Family and pacer for Endure The Gauntlet).  The group talks Pro Team takeover and Evan announces his mind numbing 2019 goals.  Then things get really crazy as the team shares personal secrets.   Episode brought to you by the Conquer The Gauntlet Pro Team. Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush.

OCB Pro Physique Competitor and OCRWC Qualifier Heather Cox talks about her new passion for physique based sports but why she still comes back to OCR.  Evan and Brenna talk to her about diet, training, doing both sports, her upcoming race schedule and Evan recommends the best bodybuilding documentary of all time.    Episode brought to you by Harbinger Fitness, makers of gym training accessories, weight vests, dip belts, thick bar grips and more.  Basically everything you need for OCR strength training this off season. Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush.

5x American Ninja Warrior finalist and 2x Top Five at OCR World Championships, Michelle Warnky, joins Evan and Brenna to talk ninja training, racing, owning her own gym (Ohio Movement Lab) and why there is such a large Christian presence in the ninja community.  Plus, Evan asks some Christmas trivia you can take with you to a family function.   This episode brought to you by Atomik Climbing Holds.  From the ninja course to the OCR event, Atomik has the tools you need for success including rig grips, rock holds and now balance trainers. Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush.

Wesley "Dr Redtights" Kerr joins Brenna and Evan on this episode to talk about World's Toughest Mudder.  Wesley and Evan finished first in the team category as Team Atomik after winning the sprint lap.  Brenna leads the interview as the group talks strategy, opinions on the new Atlanta venue, thermoregulation, fueling, plans for 2019 and more.   Episode brought to you by Atomik Climbing Holds, makers of rig grips, climbing holds, balance trainers and more.  Anything you need to get ready for OCR or Ninja training can be found at Atomik.  Don't miss their Deals of the Day section on their website where they add free holds to your order. Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush

We managed to pull Brenna "Red Beast" Calvert away from her jobs and OCR world travels to talk Conquer The Gauntlet.  Evan and Brenna talk 2018 CTG races, changes to Conquer The Gauntlet coming in 2019, Conquer Youth, Conquer Fitness and obstacle difficulty.  Plus, all listeners get invited to Brenna's house after the Conquer Fitness Pro Team takeover the weekend of December 15th.  Finally, Evan talks The Hammer Race which is an OCR while carrying a 8 lbs. sledge hammer.    Episode brought to you by sponsors of the CTG Pro Team. Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush.

Master's power couple and Conquer The Gauntlet Pros Doug Snyder and Lisa Nondorf join Evan to talk about their experience at OCR World Championships.  The group talks 3k, 15k, Team Race, obstacle difficutly and what it's like to travel/race overseas.    Episode brought to you by Wreck Bag, use code CTGPROTEAM10 for 10% off your order of the official weighted bag of the OCR World Championships. Music by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush

Multi-time podium finisher at World's Toughest Mudder and one of the only men to earn the coveted orange jacket (100 miles at WTM), Kris Mendoza joins Evan with guest cohost Leah Hensley to talk World's Toughest Mudder.  Kris talks his training, how he went from 50 miles to 100 in two years, how he got his sick rap skills and why he wears a cookie monster outfit sometimes.  Plus, a couple of shoutouts to our favorite shoes, Merrell.   This episode is brought to you by Atomik Climbing Holds, makers of the best tools for ninja, OCR, pegboard, rig and now balance training.  Don't miss Team Atomik, Wesley Kerr and Evan Perperis at WTM 2018. Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush.

Ep 68:  American Ninja Warrior (ANW) Las Vegas Finalist and the man with the best beard in OCR, Phil Hucke, joins Evan and special cohost Leah Hensley in this episode.  They talk ANW, what it is like behind the scenes, training for OCR vs. Ninja, beard maintenance and Phil's experience at the recent military themed WAR X challenge in Ohio.    This episode is brough to you by Atomik Climbing Holds, the makers of the best OCR and ninja training tools in the world.   Also in this episode is a special chance to win a free pair of MudGear socks.  Listen, share and tag MudGear for your chance (make sure your share is public).  Winners will be announced first week of November via live stream on S&S Facebook page.

Jared Renyer from JRen Fitness is back for the post-Endure The Gauntlet discussion about what are the physiological effects of Ultra-OCR.  Evan and Jared talk through body fat composition, blood test results from InsideTracker, DARI functional movement test and VO2max test.  Plus, they talk about the "magic" of copper fabric gloves.   This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker, blood test results to improve your fitness from begginer to pro athlete.  If you are investing in training and racing, take the time to invest in your health and see what's going on inside your body. Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush.

Hammer Nutrition sponsored Anders Jakobsson joins Evan to talk about his transition from powerlifting to marathon swimming (swims over 10k in length).  Included in this episode are fueling strategies, the "everest" of marathon swimming, training schedules and lesssons learned that can be applied to Obstacle Course Racing.    Episode brought to you by Hammer Nutrition, use ref #240887 for 15% off your first order. Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush

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.   Episode brought to you by Wreck Bag, use code CTGPROTEAM10 for 10% off your order from www.Wreckbag.com Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush

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.    Episode brought to you by Inside Tracker.  Invest in what is going on inside your body so you know how to maximize your health and performance at races. Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush

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.

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

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.    Episode brought to you by Wreck Bag, use code CTGPROTEAM10 for 10% off your order from www.wreckbag.com    Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush 

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.    Episode brought to you by MudGear and Marena Sport. A winning combination of OCR gear used by the best in the sport. Use code CTGSTRONG for 10% off your order from www.mudgear.com and CTGPROTEAM20 for 20% off your order from www.marenasport.com ;   Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush 

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

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.    Episode brought to you by Juice Performer use code CTGPRO15 for 15% off your from Amazon.com Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush

 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.   This episode is brought to you by Hammer Nutrition, use ref#240887 for 15% off your first order from www.hammernutrition.com Music provided by Marc Capaldo of Madison Ambush

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.