Athletic Definition

On this episode I talk about the end of the road for Athletic Definition 🎙 and Coach Ray Z, i share with you my new path and my experience podcasting thus far.

On this episode I recap my experience completing my 16th consecutive Los Angeles Marathon and my 56th total marathon. I discuss what happened in the Los Angeles Marathon 2022 and give you some insight to why I do this podcast. 

O.C Marathon 2022 Discount Code: RAYRUNS10

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My guest Erin Ouillen @brutal_viking_bjj is a Jiu Jitsu practitioner who has put in countless hours of training, hard work and dedication to achieve incredible achievements. Just take a look at her accomplishments.

Belt/Degree: Purple

Weight Class: Super Heavy Weight (IBJJF standards)

TEAM/ACADEMY - Checkmat, Fight Studio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Upland, CA

Professor: Lucas Leite

UFC Gym, San Dimas, CA (Dec 2017-Jun 2018)

Professor: Craig Tuner

ACHIEVEMENTS BJJ Heroes: Blue Belt Breakthrough Athlete (2020)

Superfight 4-0 Record

Arte Suave Elite, Sacramento, CA March 2021

Win by Arm Bar(No Gi)

Arte Suave Elite, Sacramento, CA Feb 2021

Win by Arm Bar in EBI OT(Gi)

Submissions on the Shore, Spring Valley, CA, Dec 2020

WIN by Arm Bar (No Gi)

Submissions on the Shore. San Pedro, CA. Mav 2020

Win in OT by 1* takedown (No Gi)

Purple Belt - IBJJF

Ranked #2 in No-Gi - Female Adult Purple Belt(2021)

No-Gi World Championship, Dallas. TX, Oct 2021

Super Heavy Weight Champion & Absolute Silver Medalist

Pan Championship, Kissimmee, FL. Sep 2021

Super Heavy Weight Silver Medalist

American National Championship, Las Vegas. Ny. Jun 2021

Super Heavy Weight Champion (No Gi-Gi) & Absolute Silver

Medalist (gi)

No-GI Pan Championship, Fort Worth, TX, May 2021

Super Heavy Weight Champion & Absolute Champion

Blue Belt - IBJJF

Ranked =1 in No-Gi - Female Adult Blue Belt (2020)

Ranked =2 in Gi - Female Adult Blue Belt (2020)

No Gi Pans, Atlanta, GA Nov 2020

Super Heavy Weight Champion

European Championship, Lisbon, Portugal, Jan 2020

Super Heavy Weight Champion & Absolute Champion

No-GI World Championship, Anaheim, CA, Dec 2019

Super Heavy Weight Champion & Absolute Silver Medalist

World Championship, Long Beach, CA, May 2019

Super Heavy Weight Bronze Medalist

SJJIF World Championship, Long Beach, CA, Nov 2019

Super Heavy Weight & Absolule Champion, GI

Super Heavy Weight & Absolule Champion,, No-Gi

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My guest @megbie growing up, exercise and Megan did not mix. Her friends used to invite her on trails at the time and she could not bring herself to even attempt it. She felt it better to stick to her “typical” asian upbringing, focusing on education and getting a great start on her career as a lawyer. The stress of this career would catch up to her and after some time took a toll on her mental state. Needing a change in her life to hopefully change the trajectory of her life, the next time her friends invited her on a hike, she begrudgingly accepted. One of the first experiences she had with hiking was the many steps to Lion Rock in Hong Kong. The view and feeling of reaching the end was the spark Megan needed to to start her fitness journey. From here, she began ultra trail running around the globe in places like Peru, Canary Islands, Japan, and Korea to name a few. In 2019, Megan was diagnosed with breast cancer, and sadly a second diagnosis in 2021. This made Megan have to readjust and take a step back from ultra running for some time. Rather than allowing this obstacle to derail her life, she used it as a way to recenter her mind and discover more about herself. She left her career to pursue her passion of teaching and speaking. Megan hopes to inspire others with her story and give them the kick start they need to keep pushing forward.

My guest is Anel Hernandez, a Pepperdine University master’s graduate. Born in 1980 from Mexican immigrant parents, she grew up in Lennox, California. Her fitness journey began in 1997 as a way to help motivate her sister while she trained for the police academy. Anel decided to take fitness seriously over 20 years ago and has not looked backed ever since. She completed her first half marathon at the age of 30 in 2010 and her first marathon two years later. From 2010-2018, Anel ran 7 50ks, participated in Ragnar Relays, over 15 half marathons, as well as 12 marathons, two of which were the legendary Boston Marathon. While competing in her own races, she also made time to pace for the Nutribullet LA Marathon Training Program for two years. Aside from races, Anel enjoys nature and trekked Mount Whitney during this time. She gave birth to a beautiful daughter, Camila, in 2019. Anel has since completed three 10ks, while pushing her daughter in a stroller. She was a pacer for the Rose Bowl Half and LA Marathon in 2021, and is now a pacer for the LA Roadrunners.

I watched Arnold strongman classic, this past weekend. I was blown away by Chloe Brennan performance in Dinnie Stones competition. Which lead me down a rabbit hole looking into the women who have lifted the 733 lb stones. I share my research with you.

On this episode I go down the rabbit hole looking into women in fitness, continuing my tribute to women's history month. I researched the most popular fitness people on IG, TikTok, Youtube, Podcast & and in general. Find out the results. 

On this episode I talk about the history of women in variety of sports and some of the adversity and double standards that women have to deal with. The more I researched the history of women in sports the more I realized how far we have come and how much we still need to go for true equality. 

Get ready to take your strength and stamina to the next level when endurance athlete and peak performance trainer Coach Ray Z welcomes fitness pioneer Steve Maxwell as my honored guest on this episode of Athletic Definition. Named one of the top 100 trainers in the United States by Men’s Journal, Maxwell is a trailblazing sports and fitness educator and a highly skilled Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor whose motivational techniques literally change his students’ lives. Great conversation covering Steve Maxwell fitness journey.

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On this episode, I go over the definition of a Professional athletes and then do a deep dive into college, Olympics, running and internet stars that have changed what the dictionary definition is in 2022.