
Elite OCR/Fitness Athlete Ryan Kent



Here we are at the conclusion of 2019 and change is in the air.  I can recall when Spartan Race first made a splash and inspired millions to get off the couch.  Is it possible that from this movement a new challenge has spawned from this rave?  



Enter Hyrox, coined as a functional fitness challenge with multiple challenges divided by eight 1K sprints.  It seems perfectly suited for those who have wet their whistles on Obstacle Course Racing.  A product from across the pond that is gaining legs here in the US.  



For my last episode in 2019, I asked Elite Spartan Athlete Ryan Kent to be my featured guest to discuss Hyrox the new rage in the OCR community.  Ryan, having won the the second event in the country is literally chipping away at the current world record. The Showdown in Chicago is the next event on the calendar promises to be an Epic battle between himself and Hunter McIntyre, winner of the the Miami event earlier this season.

IS HYROX THE NEXT BIG THING IN FUNCTIONAL FITNESS?

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If you do not know how to identify and even become a first responder to overuse injuries your athletes deal with, you have no business leading them as their coach. I learned this early and have become a staunch follower in all facets of these concerns and how best to meet them with incredible solutions, many provided by The RockTape company.

Interview with The Movement Advocate, Dr. Steve Capobianco










Will Chung, grandson to the late creator of Soo Bahk Do, a Korean style of martial arts is respected as one of the great movement experts of our time. We recently learned of our connection through family and realized the synergy of thought we also shared in our training philosophy. Anyone who aspires to improve their athletic abilities will benefit from this candid conversation.

The Principles of Movement and Energy Efficiency


Fitness competitions are all the rage. With the advent of #crossfitgames #hyrox and now #thenashvillefitgames we seem to be searching for the optimal body type and functional training to create The Hybrid Athlete. With the help of Devin Tolentino, Kimm Chase and Augie Christian and myself Richard Diaz, we discuss what it takes to achieve this standard.

Defining The Hybrid Athlete










Steven Sashen is the CEO and Co-founder of Xero Shoes, a company dedicated to the design of minimal running shoes  and the belief that as close to barefoot in all we do is healthier and promotes longevity.   It is a rare opportunity to find a running shoe manufacture who refuses to bend to trendy designs in the hopes of earning more money!  Richard Diaz has long been a supporter of learning to run as our bodies were designed to function as seemingly unpopular it may be to avoid trendy fashion.  This is a conversation that may cause you to rethink your next running shoe purchase.

Minimal Running Shoes... an Interview with Steven Sashen






If Kipchoge ran BAREFOOT?  Nike had invested a fortune to bring one of their Elite runners to the finish line of a marathon in under 2 hours. Elide Kipchoge did just that!  Of course, Nike Monopolized on the event by creating a special racing shoe for him to wear which will pay them back 1000 times over.  The question is… If Eliud was paid to attempt the Marathon BAREEFOOT would he have been able to better or at least match his amazing finish? There is a lot of controversy surrounding shoe design.  Should a runner opt for zero drop? How about higher stack height or carbon fiber in the sole?  Richard Diaz and Blue Benadum discuss these considerations and finally, what IF Eliud Kipchoge was to attempt the Marathon record barefoot? 



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IS HYROX THE NEXT BIG THING IN FUNCTIONAL FITNESS?

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