Obstacle Dominator

By Beni Gifford

Whether you want to dominate your next obstacle race or just get started in obstacle racing, Beni Gifford - from ObstacleDominator.com - will answer your questions and give you every training, nutriti... more

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The podcast currently has 164 episodes available.

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June 19, 2015 Episode #35: Ten-time Xterra USA National Champion, Josiah Middaugh
In this episode, Hunter Mcintyre sits down with ten-time Xterra USA national champion, USA Winter Triathlon national champion and USAT Long Course national champion, Josiah Middaugh. Josiah raced Spartan's first championship in Texas against Hobie and grabbed himself second place.
Other career Highlights: -10-Time XTERRA USA National Champion -XTERRA USA Pro Point Series Champion 2013, 2014 -6-Time USSSA National Snowshoe Champion -8-Time Go Pro Mountian Games, Ultimate Mountain Challenge -8-Time Mt Taylor Winter Quadrathlon Champion -8-Time North American Snowshoe Champion -USAT Long Course National Champion 2005 -USAT Winter Triathlon National Champion 2006, 2011 -Detailed Race History
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24min
June 02, 2015 Episode #34: Cassidy Watton vs. Rose Wetzel, When To Use Creatine, Wetsuits In Races & More!
In this episode, Ben Greenfield, Hunter Mcintyre and Rose Wetzel interview top female obstacle racing athlete Cassidy Watton, and you'll discover... -Where Cassidy Watton gets her six pack... -How Cassidy and Hunter hooked up... -When to use creatine for endurance... -How to get faster splits during high mileage runs... -What to wear during a cold race.... -And much more!
Resources we discuss: -Superhuman race in the UK -Cassidy Watton's six pack muffin top -Ben Greenfield's blue steel look Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now...
Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)
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49min
May 21, 2015 Episode #33: Powdered Milk, Canned Clams And Feeding Your Soul With Obstacle Racing.
In this episode, Ben Greenfield interviews top female obstacle racing athlete Rose-Wetzel Sinnett, and you'll discover... -Where Rose gets all her colorful compression tights... -Why Rose thinks she got lucky with natural speed... -How Rose uses grocery store trips to squeeze in her obstacle course training... -Rose's secret tips for increasing grip strength... -Rose's philosophy on training and nutrition... -Why Rose has found powdered milk and canned clams to hold a special place in her life... -Rose's American Ninja Warrior experience... -And much more!
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Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)
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45min
April 22, 2015 Episode #32: McCauley Kraker On 5 Things That Are Hurting Obstacle Racing, Racing Without Running & More.
In this episode, Hunter and Ben interview professional obstacle racing athlete McCauley Kraker about McCauley's controversial articles, including:
-CONFRONTING FEAR AND MAKING CHANGES. ALSO, IS IT POSSIBLE TO RACE WELL WITHOUT INCORPORATING RUNNING INTO YOUR PROGRAM?
and
-RANT OF THE WEEK- 5 THINGS THAT ARE HURTING OCR’S LEGITIMACY
We also discuss the Apex camp!
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Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)
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44min
April 03, 2015 Episode #31: The Mastermind Coach Behind The Success of The World's Top Obstacle Racing Athletes.
In this episode, Ben and Hunter interview elite obstacle racing coach Yancy Culp.
You’ll hear: -What Yancy thinks is the secret sauce for getting fast in obstacle races... -The difference between grip strength and grip endurance... -How many times per year you should race to be really good for your key race... -Yancy's personal nutrition philosophy... -And much more
Yancy's sites: -www.sCULPturetexas.com -www.YancyCamp.com -www.DemonSled.com
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50min
March 15, 2015 Episode #30: Banana Chips, Wasp Butts, And More With High-Fat Dieter & Ultramarathoner Zach Bitter
In this episode, Ben and Hunter interview ultramarathoner and high-fat dieter Zach Bitter.
You’ll hear: -How Zach adjust his diet in the days leading up to the race... -Banana chips with coconut oil as a racing fuel for long distance races... -Why Zach uses Vespa amino wasp extract... -V-Fuel energy gels... -Topical magnesium lotion... -How to run down technical terrain... -How to run/power hike/bear crawl up very steep trails -The best shoes for technical trail runs...
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Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)
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33min
March 09, 2015Episode #29: SpartanUP podcaster and Spartan CEO Joe DeSena
In this episode, Ben and Hunter In this episode, Ben and Hunter interview SpartanUP podcaster and Spartan CEO Joe DeSena. You’ll hear:
Joe’s crazy story about a Lebanese millionaire immigrant...
How Joe strikes a balance between being with his family and running Spartan...
The future of Spartan racing...
Joe’s thoughts about The Spartan Cruise...
And much more!
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24min
February 22, 2015 Episode #28: Hobie Call's Secret Sauce Workouts, Training For The Survival Course, Fast Recovery Tips & More!
In this episode, Ben and Hunter bring on the legendary obstacle racing champion Hobie Call to talk training, nutrition and more.
We also field questions from listeners, including: Solo asks: How to train for the Fuego Y Agua Survival Run (80k+ Obstacle/Adventure/Ultramarathon Race), including climbing, swimming/diving, jungle rivers & lakes, carrying all sorts of things, digging, running brutal terrain, throwing, memorizing, and surviving in this epic event. Jayna asks: How can you recover as fast as possible after a Beast... Anonymous asks: What's the most inconvenient truth that is going to make you an amazing athlete but that not everybody wants to hear (e.g. if you want to get faster/better with hard work vs. simple solutions, what kind of hard work is going to give you the most bang for your buck)
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Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)
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54min
February 10, 2015 Episode #27: Tough Mudder 101, The Tear Gas Controversy, Offensive Tough Mudder Obstacle Titles And More!
In this episode, Ben Greenfield hosts Tough Mudder spokesperson Alex Patterson. Topics include: -The recent controversy about Tear Gas at the Tough Mudder... -The new King of the Swingers obstacle (and how to train for it)... -The Ring Of Fire obstacle... -The Beached Whale obstacle... -The Birth Canal obstacle... -The Liberator obstacle... -The Balls Out obstacle... -The Dead Ringer obstacle... -How you should train for any of these Tough Mudder obstacles... -What the World’s Toughest Mudder course is shaping up to look like... -And that’s about it!
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Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)
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34min
February 03, 2015Episode #26: Special On Prepping For A New Year In Racing
In this episode, Hunter is joined by Ryan Kent and Isaiah Vidal for a super special episode on how to prepare for a new year of racing. Topics include:
"Off season" training,
Various nutrition used by pros,
Goals of 2015,
Ryan Kent 2015's newest pro team member!
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37min

FAQs about Obstacle Dominator:

How many episodes does Obstacle Dominator have?

The podcast currently has 164 episodes available.