BeastNet Podcast

This month we learn all about what makes Lorenzo Contreras tick, his joy  of the sport, and his gratitude for the Beast OCR team and racing  community. We will also discuss some workouts to help build your  strength for those heavy OCR carries. Last, check out the nutrition  section for tips to enjoy the holiday meals without overindulging or  feeling deprived.

Happy Thanksgiving from Beastnet!  We have a very special episode for you today.

Pretty Mike sits down with the founder and CEO of More Heart than Scars Zack Paben. Zack recently returned from Saudi Arabia where he gave a talk about More Heart Than Scars and the Black Mountain academy .

They talk about what got Zack into OCR and Tough Mudder, Spartan, Sean Corvelle and his part in naming the NPO, Joe De Sena of Spartan, Erika Bogan's races, and More Heart Than Scars.  Talk goes to safety, training, BEASTaid and beyond.  They spend a while in the middle talking about suicide prevention and somewhere get into a story about decapitation?  

You'll have to listen to the whole episode and find out.

MHTS YouTube: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3i5uJghzWta8kRqFNdjLSw/videos

Zack's talks from:

Saudi Arabia

https://youtu.be/Mni3vZrV5DM

TEDxASHVILLE

https://youtu.be/OPfdfdNnPjE

Today Hammer talks with Brianne Showman about being a physical trainer at Get Your Fix Physical Therapy, being an OCR trainer, and her podcast the Highly Functional podcast.  Listen and subscribe here: https://hardwodderone.com/category/highly-functional/ 

Brianne also has a Facebook group Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) Athlete Health And Performance that you should join for tips and trick on better training.  Kyle and Brianne talk allot about strengthening and injuries that are OCR specific and her mission to help her clients overcome them.  This is a great episode going in depth on things you can do to better prepare for the course.

Today Hammer talks with Doug Arant from the Beasts OCR group. He recently traveled to Greece for the Spartan Trifecta weekend. They talk about the course, the food, and Greece. They go into depth about walking 15k steps everyday without the additional steps the course added to it and the craziness that was traffic in Athens. Doug talks about how Sparta embraced the entire event and how the parade of nations felt.

#subyfixer  #alltortoisenohair

Today Hammer talks with Lindsay Smith.  They talk about many things including her background in teaching, what got her into OCR, her first Spartan and the madness that ensued after she caught the race bug. She is a trainer at a Tough Mudder Bootcamp in Tough Mudder Bootcamp Sawyer Heights.   She is returning to racing after a hiatus to have her son.   Lindsay recently completed the Bone Frog Trident after this was recorded. This is a fun episode, make sure you listen to the end.

Today Hammer talks with Jonathan Redmond.  You may know him as Spartan East Coast Lead Krypteia Jonny Red.  They talk about how he got into racing and going from couch coach to Spartan Krypteia.  Hammer and Jonny talk about parenthood and the joys of seeing your children go out and perform. They also talk about Hammer's first Tough Mudder and share some laughs.

Find Jonny on Instagram: @jonny.red.75

Want to save a buck on Spartan Canada races, use  his Ambassador code SRCA047 (30% OFF)

11-11-19 Veterans Day USA

Today Mike talks with Tina Johnson about her son's world record run for veteran suicide awareness.   This has the longest post attached for an episode I've ever written.  But please, scroll through the entire post.  

We've never asked before, Please share this episode.  

Help stop Soldier Suicide.

Navy veteran Dustin Johnson started off the year with an attempt to take his own life. Today, he continues to fight to “find his light”.

Help him raise funds and awareness for veteran and military suicide prevention by donating to his mission: 

There are a couple ways to get money straight to Dustin. 

His run not fully funded yet.

You can send it to his PayPal account.

Use friends and family for it to be sent free.

[email protected]

OR

You can drop off money at any Southern Bank location. Just tell them it's for Dustin Johnson's account. They will know what to do from there.

OR

You can mail it

Dustin Johnson

102 Charleston Street

Benton, Mo 63736

Want to support by getting a world record run shirt?

Short sleeve is $15.00 each

Long sleeve is $25.00 each

Hoody $30.00 each

Youth S. M. L. XL

Adult S. M. L. XL

Adult 2xl and 3xl add$2

I can get larger sizes on request

Tina's VENMO( @Tina-Johnson-241)facebook pay and PayPal for payments.

We also do pick up in Benton, Mo area.

Shipping is for exact shipping cost. For larger order we use flat rate boxes. Yes, we ship out of the country!

Email Tina  your order

[email protected] · 

Follow Dustin’s journey: www.bit.ly/fbdustinjohnson

Youngest person to run around the world

www.stopsoldiersuicide.com

https://www.penniesforquarters.org/

www.tilvalhallaproject.com

Dustin's Book Wish List:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Q9YESLVO19VT/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1?_encoding=UTF8&type=wishlist&fbclid=IwAR0bn2fuB6vNfx_xUJCwUjbOk2cRs0xh8CAdN_5Y5Fp6Qg67mHTpG5xhxg4

#runningforvets #22toomany #DustinRunsForVet #stopsoldiersuicide. #runningaroundrheworld

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Today Pretty Mike catches up with Tatianna Pugmire after her completion of the Ultra Beast.  They talk about life, the curve balls that life contains, racing, helping her friend through the Ultra Beast and more.  Mike talks about his marathon and invites Tatianna to join him on the Tunnel Marathon.

On this special edition of BeastNet Pretty Mike, Hammer, and Brother Boggs all get on the line and discuss the show.  

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This time Pretty Mike talks with Rob Barger of RedPath Performance Group.  They talk about Redpath's beginnings, what got Rob into racing, working at Spartan, completing Death Race while being Joe De Sena's assistant and more.  Mike and Rob also get into discussion about Go Ruck and competitive shooting.  This episode touches on so many things, you'll have to tune in to hear about it all!