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Today we finish up a two part event talking to the Spartan RD's with excellent accents.  

Today Host Mike talks with Garfield Griffiths.  We get to hear about his background in the Rave scene, event coordinating, and races he directed before Spartan.  Mike and Garfield talk about everything from Abu Dhabi to the current situation in the world where most everyone is physically distanced.  

Be sure to watch the Spartan Channel for all the new shows they are producing including Meet the Race Direcotr with Garfield, Brit Joke off show, and the Daily with Joe De Sena.

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Today on this very special episode of BeastNet Host Mike James lands his "White Whale"(Moby Dick reference) After almost three years of trying to sync schedules, work interruptions, and figuring out how to make things work, Today Mike talks with Trailmaster Steve Hammond.

Starting April 1, Participate in the Hammond challenge. You Run the number of miles for the day of the month. 1 mile on the first, 2 miles on the second, and so on until 30 miles on the 30th of April(You can substitute other mileage, biking, rowing, etc if daily marathons aren't your thing). Join us with him and log your progress on Instagram tagging @trailmasterhammond #HammondChallenge @BeastNetPod

Mike and Steve reminisce about how they met at the 2016 Montana Beast when Steve was the Sweeper and they laugh about that experience with Mike and Stevie. They discuss what got Steve into OCR, his life as an international whitewater guide, Skiing all around the world, and eventually how his now wife Stacey suggested he tried @Spartan. Mike and Hammond compare stories about Seattle, Las Vegas, and of course many stories about Montana. From there they talk about the current race season, Broken Arrow Skyrace World Cup Race (Like a trail race, but extreme. 5-8k elevation gains, crazy views, and a fun crossover for Spartan Pro athletes), Spartan and OCR delays for COVID19, and the Hammond Challenge.

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Torn by Ron Gelinas Chillout Lounge

Freedom by Twisterium | https://www.twisterium.com

Bittersweet by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com

Wandering by Numall Fix | https://soundcloud.com/numall-fix

Runaways by MegaEnx | https://soundcloud.com/megaenx

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Today's episode is the second installment of Sober Spartans on BeastNet.  This show serves as an extension of the FaceBook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoberSpartans/

Through our journey running OCR many of us have found that not only are we Spartans, but, we find that we are also on a path of sobriety and the race is an outlet for us.  Many guests will use their real names, some will use false names for anonymity.  If a guest has chosen to remain anonymous, please respect that and just listen.  We will not share names or stories of anyone but our own on this show.  

Today we hear some of the story of Jessica Calhoun, Admin of the Facebook group, Sober Spartans.  She shares her story and why she works with the group during this episode. We also discuss online meetings and Physical Distancing with Social Connection during this time of Stay at home or Shelter in place orders around the world.  Find online meetings in the Sober Spartans Group on Facebook.

We talk about it on the show, but a month ago Jessica would have preferred to be anonymous, but with the way the world is, she want to help anyone out there that needs it, here is how to find her: 

Spartan Women Strong FB and IG and my personal IG JessiCalhoun

If you need help, reach out on Facebook to Sober Spartans, or Email [email protected] , other resources: www.AA.org, or www.NA.org

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Torn by Ron Gelinas Chillout Lounge

Freedom by Twisterium | https://www.twisterium.com

Bittersweet by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com

Wandering by Numall Fix | https://soundcloud.com/numall-fix

Runaways by MegaEnx | https://soundcloud.com/megaenx

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This episode Host Mike and Brianne Showman talk about things to do for training while you are stuck without a gym.  Mike is training for The Tunnel Marathon in June and WAS training for the Spartan Beast in Montana.  Unfortunately like everything else live.  Montana is now cancelled.  Mike and Brianne walk about the two different trainings for a downhill marathon and a 13 mile uphill Spartan.  They also talk through other things you can do to keep sane and in shape while COVID closes more and more businesses.  

Brianne and BeastNet have partnered up for a race.  Until March 28th you can sign up for the EVERYTHING LIVE IS CANCELLED virtual race by following this link:  https://www.facebook.com/events/502208497107244/

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Today Mike gets a chance to talk with Becky Rogers, The Phoenix Running.  Mike and Becky talk about everything going on in the world right now and many aspects of training without a gym.  Becky actually doesn't  use the gym much.  Follow her on FaceBook and IG and you will see this.  They talk about the mindset of running a 200 mile Ultra and the mechanics of body movement.  If you are at home, struggling with what to do for your training.  Sit down, plug in, listen to this one and check out the links below.  TONS of great info here. 

https://trainwithmorpheus.com/ - HRV system I use for my training and my clients

www.8weeksout.com - Coach Joel Jamieson's conditioning site

http://www.erdeneruc.com/ - Coach Erden Eruc's site

www.morphconditioning.com - my coaching site

www.thephoenixrunning.com -  my blog site (I rarely blog and prefer to put most of my coaching info on The Phoenix Running on IG or FB)

https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144316 - Why we sleep (book)

https://thepowerofwhenquiz.com/ - sleep chronotype (genetic) test

https://ultraspire.com/breaking-records-on-the-pct-an-inside-look-at-becky-rogers/ -  PCT article from last year

https://robertsontrainingsystems.com/blog/rts-coaching-high-intensity-continuous-training-hict/ -  HICT

Until March 28th you can sign up for the EVERYTHING LIVE IS CANCELLED virtual race by following this link:

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Today Brother Boggs gets a chance to catch up with former Miss Wheelchair USA, Shower Toga ambassador, Dame/Ambassador of More Heart Than Scars, and Spartan athlete Erika Bogan.  Erika achieved her first Spartan Trifecta in 2019 and we wanted to catch up with her about it.  (If you don't know Erika's story, look back and listen to our previous episode #133 with her.)   

Oddly enough, when we started preparing to record we had to postpone due to Mike Rowe showing up at MHTS headquarters.  Boggs and Erika talk about the experience of going through the recording of Returning the Favor at Zackary Nubs Paben's house. They talk about things from the show, like Mike Rowe being pulled in her little red wagon, Shannon Chisolm climbing the rock wall with ease with Mike Rowe, and Erika shares stories that you didn't see on the show(more tissue moments).  At the end of the episode on FB watch you see Zack Dame Erika with the sword.  She explains more about that here on the podcast.  Be sure to like and follow both Erika and More Heart Than Scars on Facebook for more pictures, stories, and adventures coming this year. 

You can watch Returning the Favor Mondays on Facebook watch.  

Here is the link to Erika's episode: https://www.facebook.com/ReturningTheFavor/videos/193967495266434/

Learn more about Zack, Erika, Joey and more here: www.MoreHeartThanScars.org

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjZllXB1kdXHDfuMdlWR3t3-eJc2SEg0A

Insta and Facebook @moreheartthanscarsofficial

Fundraiser for a much needed wheelchair: https://www.gofundme.com/f/more-heart-than-scars

You will have to take a moment and listen to this episode of the BeastNet.  Go watch the episode of Returning the Favor, and grab a tissue.

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Get Your Groove On by Ron Gelinas Chillout Lounge | https://soundcloud.com/atmospheric-music-portal

Torn by Ron Gelinas Chillout Lounge

Freedom by Twisterium | https://www.twisterium.com

Bittersweet by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com

#BeastNetPod Mike Rowe Works, Dirty Jobs, Returning the Favor, Spartan Para, More Heart Than Scars

Here at BeastNet we will be releasing supplemental episodes over the coming weeks, focused on health, fitness, mental health, and hope during the COVID19 crisis.  We will be avoiding the political stuff out there and focusing only on things that will help our community. 

Today BeastNet Hosts Charity Fick and Pretty Mike sit down and talk about COVID19 and the effect on nutrition, training, and shopping for healthy foods.  Charity is a nutrition coach and is willing to help anyone with ideas on putting together healthy options while accessing limited foods.  Pretty Mike has a habit when the times are tough to sit back and eat Chips and you will hear him reference that at times in this episode. There's allot of talk about things you can do to be healthy in this episode.  Please have a listen.  Contact Charity here for nutritional help: https://www.facebook.com/believeinyourselfnutritionandcoaching/

Until March 28th you can sign up for the EVERYTHING LIVE IS CANCELLED virtual race by following this link:

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PSA this episode was recorded just before Spartan had to announce cancellations and reschedules of events.  Mike and Stacia talk about events like SLO and SEA that have been cancelled or rescheduled.  For a complete list of Spartan events please check at www.Spartan.com

They also talk about being a Spartan and what it means to each of them.  Mike with the tortoise pace and Stacia with Multi lapping for social laps.   This is a fun episode just before the virus took hold.  Have a listen.

You will have to take a moment and listen to this episode of the BeastNet.

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Get Your Groove On by Ron Gelinas Chillout Lounge | https://soundcloud.com/atmospheric-music-portal

Torn by Ron Gelinas Chillout Lounge

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Today Hammer talks with Dennis Wayne Welch about his life, running, a condition that stopped him from competition, and the Endurance Project. Dennis talks about running with adaptive athletes and pushing strollers for Team Hoyt VB and about Ainsley's Angels of America.  The joy of running with people who could never do it on their own. 

Dennis and Hammer talk about Spartan and Hyrox and how pro athletes like Rose Whetzel, Alyssa Hawley, and more are so much more accessible than most any other sport pro athletes.   

You will have to take a moment and listen to this episode of the BeastNet.

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Get Your Groove On by Ron Gelinas Chillout Lounge | https://soundcloud.com/atmospheric-music-portal

Torn by Ron Gelinas Chillout Lounge

Freedom by Twisterium | https://www.twisterium.com

Bittersweet by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com

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Today Charity and Ryan Fick get a chance to talk with Helene Dumais from Platinum Rig Events www.platinumrigevents.com and Platinum Rig Events Ambassador Dave Claxton.  They are a new series of mixed OCR and Endurance racing specializing in short course high obstacle timed events.  4 hour, 12 hour and 24 hours solo or team relay events.  This is their second year and you need to check them out.  They have one event in Montreal and one in New York this year.  Follow the links above to sign up.

Not sure what the event is? Watch Samuel Hebert's last lap at the last Platinum Rig 24 hours:

https://www.instagram.com/tv/B35PLrBg6Jm/

More about what Helene has going on:

    “60HH” 150 mile self-supported end of June, created in my honor (60 Hours of Helene). New event! Cap time 60 hours. In Gaspesia, QC, Canada. June 19th. https://gaspesia.org/en/ultra-trail-150-miles/

    The documentary film Facing Infinitus is presently being sent to film festivals. Pretty soon after, it will be available for general public. www.facinginfinitus.com

    Newly sponsored by Xero Shoes: I fell in love with the shoes and that is why I reached out to them. If you care about more minimalist, light, and very comfortable shoes, check them out: https://xeroshoes.com/go/HeleneDumais

Places to find Helene:

www.helenedumais.com (coaching, speaking, film… everything)

https://www.facebook.com/helenedumaisadventurer/

https://www.instagram.com/helene_adventurer/

Finding Dave on Instagram @Ugly.Dave

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Get Your Groove On by Ron Gelinas Chillout Lounge | https://soundcloud.com/atmospheric-music-portal

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Freedom by Twisterium | https://www.twisterium.com

Bittersweet by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com

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