MMB Performance Podcast

Join me as I sit down with OCR veteran Hunter Holbrook to unpack his incredible 10-year evolution in endurance sports. From struggling to complete 30 miles at his first World's Toughest Mudder to conquering 100 miles in 2024, Hunter’s journey is a testament to grit, resilience, and the power of mindset.

We dive into:

The ups and downs of his progression: 30 ➡️ 50 ➡️ 75 miles and the setbacks in between.

Overcoming years of DNFs and developing the mental strength to match his physical ability.

Bouncing back from a devastating Achilles injury that derailed his 2023 goal.

The role of his father as a constant supporter in the pit through every race.

The training, mindset, and purpose it takes to excel in OCR and endurance sports.

Hunter’s story is a powerful reminder that the journey is often more meaningful than the destination. Whether you're an athlete, an OCR enthusiast, or simply chasing your own goals, this episode is packed with inspiration.

🎧 Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

I had an absolute blast chatting with Christian Brown Johnson about his incredible performance at this year’s World’s Toughest Mudder, where he crushed 105 miles and claimed 3rd place!

We dive into his experience, our thoughts on the event, what the future holds for Tough Mudder, and the goals we’re chasing next.

Whether you're into OCR, endurance racing, or just love hearing stories of grit and determination, this episode is for you!

This is my reflection and recap of Worlds Toughest Mudder 2024. I discuss my what Worlds Toughest Mudder is, my goals, my race experience, things I liked, things I didn't like, and my plans moving forward. Hope you enjoy!

After being thrown out of a Las Vegas hotel in a drunken haze, jeopardizing his career and relationships, Nick Klingensmith had to make a change. A 4-time cancer survivor, type-1 diabetic, recovering alcoholic with 4 herniated discs, nerve damage and sleep apnea, he defies it all when he finds Obstacle Course Racing. 

Refusing to accept his circumstances, he finishes numerous obstacle races, the Boston and Chicago Marathons, and the Spartan Ultra, culminating in 127 miles of endurance racing in 6 weeks. 

This isn’t just a story about a drunk, diabetic cancer patient who overcomes adversity to become a mediocre, middle-aged athlete. His story focuses less on physical achievements and more on his mental and spiritual approach to overcoming life’s challenges. 

Nick is a raw and passionate storyteller who holds nothing back when revealing who he used to be and the person he is now. The circumstances he faces show others that they are not alone, and that they too can defy their limitations.

If you were inspired by this story, Add his book called "Through The Fire" on Amazon. You won't regret it.

In this episode of the MMB Performance Podcast, I sit down with Zac Obray, a dedicated athlete, coach, and entrepreneur from West Jordan, Utah. Zac has been married to his wife, Zadie, for three years, and since 2022, he has fiercely competed in ultra-obstacle course races (OCR).

With a diverse background, Zac is a fitness trainer at Orangetheory, coaches wrestling at West Jordan High School, and runs his own window cleaning business. Now, he’s setting his sights on World's Toughest Mudder as one of the elite athletes, bringing an unstoppable mindset and ambition to win. Join us as we dive into Zac’s journey, training, and the grit that fuels his goals for the ultimate OCR challenge.

Unlock your full potential with the power of self-talk! In this episode of the MMB Performance Podcast, we dive into how mastering your inner voice can supercharge your performance in fitness and life. Discover the science behind positive self-talk, how to shift your mindset, and practical tips you can use to push through challenges and crush your goals.

Tune in and learn how to take control of your thoughts to reach peak performance!

Meet Joe Rucco, a 33-year-old from Gansevoort, NY, who’s living proof that grit and determination can turn a passion into greatness. Married to his incredible wife Lindsay, and proud dad to their nearly 2-year-old son Anthony, Joe’s story is one of transformation. With a degree in Biomedical Engineering from WPI and a life spent bouncing around the Northeast, Joe started doing obstacle course racing (OCR) back in 2012 — but it was just for fun…until 2018.

Everything changed when he set his sights higher, pushing himself to become a serious competitor. In 2023, Joe entered his first World’s Toughest Mudder (WTM) and came away with a staggering achievement: 100 miles, earning 3rd place overall, and securing the coveted orange jacket. Now, he’s gearing up to return in 2024, with his eyes on going 2-for-2 at WTM and continuing his reign at the top.

In this episode, we’ll dive into Joe’s path from OCR hobbyist to elite contender, the mindset that got him through the brutal 24-hour race, and how he’s preparing for another shot at WTM glory. Tune in to hear how Joe took on his toughest challenge yet and is coming back for more!

In 2019, Scotty completed World’s Toughest Mudder (WTM) with 60 miles and knew he wanted to return someday with a goal of reaching 100 miles. He didn’t compete in WTM in 2021 or 2022 due to having two young kids, but in 2023, he decided it was time for a comeback. After watching DJ Fox win in 2022, Scotty heard a podcast mentioning DJ’s coaching services and brought on the world champ as his coach.

Over the past two years, Scotty has grown tremendously as both an athlete and a person.In 2023, Scotty had a successful year of ultra running, going into WTM aiming for 100 miles and coming away with 80 miles. The hard work he put in, along with meeting Christian Brown Johnson, opened up the opportunity to compete with them in Saudi Arabia earlier in the year.2024 has been a strong year of training for Scotty.

While he almost considered pulling out of WTM, the support of his family and DJ Fox agreeing to crew for him kept him all-in for the past four months. With massive training volume behind him, Scotty is going after that 100 miles and the coveted orange jacket.

This was an awesome podcast with Christian Brown Johnson. For those that don't know Christian He has competed in 150+ races that include Worlds Toughest Mudder, Tough Mudders, Ironman, Ultras, Spartan, Triathlons and many more. He is a BEAST!

In this episode we discuss our excitement and hype being 44 days out from Worlds Toughest Mudder. We also about about the mindset training and racing WTM. We discuss purpose, mental toughness, self belief, training, and so much more! This is a long one so lock in!

Chase Discomfort

Brant and I discuss the excitement for this upcoming 2024 Worlds Toughest Mudder in Florida November 9th, our training, mental approach, setbacks, balancing life with training and so much more!!

For those who didn't listen to our first podcast last year together, Brant is an awesome guy and great father of 3, Hailey, Jackson, Leo. He has been coaching people for 15 years and focuses his energy and time into training athletes at all levels for triathlons. Brant competed as a division 1 pole-vaulter at the University of Indiana and then carried that competitive spirit into endurance sports such as Triathaons, Ironmans, Spartan Races, and Worlds Toughest Mudder.

If you haven't yet, give our first podcast a listen!

Chase Discomfort!