OCR Radio | by TheAthElite

Of all the TV appearances we (yes, Stephen and I have been on ALL of the same shows over the past couple years) have been on, this one was by far the most physically demanding. While the episode only shows about 2 minutes of wrestling, we really went on for a good 6-7 minutes. In sport, as in business, as in life… it’s not over until it’s over.

You can watch the full episode on either CMT or on Amazon Prime. Season 5, Episode 2: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B075ZJCW4M?ref_=aiv_dp_season_select

I spent many years trying to LOOK fit, but a couple of years ago I decided I wanted to BE as strong as I looked. Nothing tests your strength like the Broken Skull Challenge.

I’ve been asked if the show is scripted and I assure you that it is the real deal. We didn’t know who we would be competing against until Steve Austin called out our names and we stepped up to the starting line. Nikki was a tough opponent. Not only was she a great athlete, but she was 10 years younger and 3 inches taller. I knew I had my work cut out for me. Moral of the story… never quit and it’s not over until it’s over.

As an athlete, you have most likely sustained an injury. As an obstacle course racing athlete, you have probably sustained more than the average athlete. We are pretty familiar with the recommendations our doctors give us when we sustain an injury, but what about the psychological aspects of an injury?

Another topic seldom covered, but oh so relevant is post-race and/or off-season blues. Have you ever worked so hard for something only to feel even worse after you have finally accomplished your goal?

Quote of the show... "Do the weird shit."

Take a listen to this episode where Dawn Lanaville covers the following topics:

⚡️How to mentally navigate an injury, and off-season or post-race blues.

⚡️First I want to talk about injuries. I think we are far more familiar with the physical piece of recovering from an injury than we are the mental/emotional side of it.

⚡️What are some of the challenges we face from a psychological standpoint when recovering from an injury?

⚡️What advice would you give to an athlete who is recovering? How can we turn this, "oh shit" into a blessing?

⚡️Let's move on to off-season or post-race blues. I read a post right after the Spartan World Championships where a woman was questioning why she felt sooooooo blah after the race when she felt like she should be feeling on top of the world. Several other people chimed in saying the same thing and questioned if they were coming down with something. And others said they kind of waivered between anxious and depressed. Could you talk about why this happens? Initial thoughts are a lack of an immediate goal to fixate on, possible burnout due to high training intensity prior to the race, actual illness due to our immune systems taking a hit from the extreme exertion, etc.

⚡️What are some things we can do to get back on track, start feeling better or at least feel better about the time we are taking off?

⚡️Link to Athletes with Eating Disorders Podcast Episode.

⚡️How can someone find more information about you?

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psyfitblog/

Blog: http://www.psyfitblog.com/

Sarah Duvall: Physical Therapist: Personal Trainer

An adventure sports athlete at heart, Sarah takes functional training to a whole new level. With over 15 years of experience in the health and wellness field, as well as a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Sarah knows what it takes to overcome injuries. In her unique approach to treating patients, she believes in teaching. Fully understand every aspect of the injury is a necessity to complete healing. When she is not hanging off the side of a mountain, Sarah enjoys writing and presenting at www.CoreExerciseSolutions.com and figuring out how her patients can continue to pursue their dreams and lead an adventurous life full of confidence and injury free.

Quote of the show... "Loosen up that grip and you will last longer."

Take a listen to this episode where Dr. Sarah Ellis Duvall covers the following topics:

⚡️First, let's start with talking about your extensive background in physical therapy and helping patients fix themselves then we can get into how people should be training and performing so they don't end up needing to see you for repairs.

⚡️What are the common mistakes you see people making when they are trying to perform tasks such as pull-ups or swinging from monkey bars?

⚡️What is the best way to train for this type of movement?

⚡️Are there specific warm up exercises you recommend?

⚡️Not really, so you may want to take out this question.

⚡️What if someone is completely new to overhead movements? Where should they start?

⚡️Who is most likely to injure themselves?

⚡️As someone progresses, what are some intermediate exercises that will build strength? Many of us tend to purely go for high volume training, AKA more reps. More isn't always better, right?

⚡️Where can the listener find more information from you?

Pelvic Floor Podcast Interview: http://www.skfitlife.com/pelvic-floor-exercises-and-health/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coreexercisesolutions

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-ellis-duvall-24889816/

Website: http://www.coreexercisesolutions.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/coreXsolutions

You may have seen the show, but did you hear the behind the scenes stories during filming? We raced as the Charleston Warriors in Season 1 and we lived to tell about it, so Elea came onto OCR Radio to share more about her race experience on that freezing cold day in December.

This was unlike any other experience and per usual, we had a blast doing it. Some people may even call it funishment.

Quote of the show... "As a kid, I always got in trouble for ripping my pants."

Take a listen to this episode where Elea Faucheron covers the following topics:

⚡️What to expect during the filming of the Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge.

⚡️How the Charleston Warriors OCR team was formed.

⚡️End of season injuries.

⚡️How we trained for the Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge.

⚡️Only 10-12 days of notice on wearing just a sports bra and spandex shorts to race in December... under barb wire... jumping into a lake...

⚡️How cold was that dunk wall?

⚡️The connection between entrepreneurship and sports.

⚡️Burnout symptoms and how Elea overcame burnout.

⚡️Link to From Surviving to Thriving After Burnout Interview

⚡️How can someone find more information about you?

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/movethinksmile/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movethinksmile/

Website: www.movethinksmile.com and read her Oblique Article

Learn this technique ONE TIME and move better for the rest of your life.

David Weck is the inventor of the BOSU Ball. You know… that blue half-dome you see EVERYWHERE and probably even own yourself. David has gone on to invent other game-changing pieces of equipment and has been studying running technique in a way most of us study our social media. A lot.

I had the honor and privilege of being interviewed at the same time as David on the local ESPN bosu ballRadio show, Live Well San Diego. I just had to see if he would share his knowledge of running with the listeners of the Stop Chasing Skinny Podcast. Listen to this week’s episode on the topic of the Weck Method. Very few guests have left me speechless, but I was so blown away by all of the valuable information David shared with us, all I could say was, WOW! It’s that good.

Quote of the show... "Head over foot is the #1 cue that reigns supreme and if you don't do it, you aren't running your best."

Take a listen to this episode where David Weck covers the following topics:

⚡️We place a lot of time, attention, and focus on training plans that include times, distances, intensities, and intervals. After talking to you, I'm seeing that we are really missing the bigger picture by only focusing on these aspects. Can you talk to us about form?

⚡️You are the inventor of that amazing blue half dome called the BOSU Ball (which I have yet to meet someone who hasn't used one). Where did this invention originate?

⚡️What else do you have available for us to train and warm-up with? After our interview on the local ESPN Radio station, I saw one of your Weck Method RMT Clubs in the gym. Can you tell us about this and how obstacle course racers who do things like swing from monkey bars and ropes may benefit?

⚡️Can you tell us about the running clinics you have coming up here in San Diego and any other training opportunities your company offers?

Website: https://www.weckmethod.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeckMethod/

Upcoming WeckMethod Running Clinic in San Diego: https://www.weckmethod.com/services/proper-running-form-proper-running-technique-distance-running

Nicole Kifer has been a certified personal trainer since 2007 (NASM). In her 10 years in the fitness industry, she has also extended her knowledge by getting certified as a Corrective Exercise Specialist, Fitness Nutrition Consultant, Spartan SGX Coach, Heart Rate Performance, and Reactive Training Specialist.

Quote of the show… “Once I did my first Spartan Race, I realized it wasn’t about the running as much as it was about teamwork and overcoming obstacles.”

Take a listen to this episode where Nicole covers the following topics:

⚡️ How to get started in obstacle course racing.

⚡️ Nutrition basics for obstacle course racing.

⚡️ Racing techniques especially for the non-runners.

⚡️ What’s the difference between racing Spartan Open versus Spartan Elite.

⚡️ Where to train for OCR in the San Diego area.

⚡️ How can the listeners find more information about you and your obstacle course race training facility?

Website: http://www.platinumpersonaltraining.us/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evolveoutsidethegym

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/platinumpersonaltraining/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kiferthoughts

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5t2Zjt4w1B90wX5PtoaU9A

Mike and Brett are the go-to guys for kettlebell training in Charleston. I had the pleasure of attending their training facility when I lived there, and thought they would be perfect guests to talk about the benefits of kettlebell training for obstacle course racing athletes.

Quote of the show... "Quality movement trumps everything."

Take a listen to this episode where Mike and Brett cover the following topics:

⚡️ How is kettlebell training helpful for obstacle course race training?

⚡️ What are some of the most common mistakes you see when someone is getting started with kettlebells?

⚡️ How can kettlebell training help running?

⚡️ Which certifications are the best? Strong First

⚡️ How can the listeners find more information about you and your KB specific training facility?

Website: http://charlestonkettlebellclub.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlestonkettlebellclub/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlestonkettlebellclub/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/chskettlebell

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/profitcharleston

Mike and Brett are the go-to guys for kettlebell training in Charleston. I had the pleasure of attending their training facility when I lived there, and thought they would be perfect guests to talk about the benefits of kettlebell training for obstacle course racing athletes.

Quote of the show… “Quality movement trumps everything.”

Take a listen to this episode where Mike and Brett cover the following topics:

⚡️ How is kettlebell training helpful for obstacle course race training?

⚡️ What are some of the most common mistakes you see when someone is getting started with kettlebells?

⚡️ How can kettlebell training help running?

⚡️ Which certifications are the best? Strong First

⚡️ How can the listeners find more information about you and your KB specific training facility?

Website: http://charlestonkettlebellclub.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlestonkettlebellclub/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlestonkettlebellclub/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/chskettlebell

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/profitcharleston

Julie’s athletic experience extended all the way to playing professional volleyball in Spain prior to a career-ending injury and doctor’s orders of stop everything you are doing if you don’t want to be in constant pain. That’s a tough pill to swallow for any athlete and as a 23 year old professional athlete, Julie wasn’t willing to give it all up. So, what did she do? She started learning as much as she could about the human body, corrective techniques, proper movement principles, and everything in between.

Quote of the show… “You can’t just tell someone to not do something when this is their entire life.”

Julie Pitois is the founder of Pro To Col Sports Systems here in San Diego. Julie is a Certified Orthopedic Manual Integrative Therapist, Certified British Sports Therapist, Active Isolated Stretch Certified, Rocktape Certified, SFMA Level 1 & 2 Certified. Listen to how Julie’s personal pain lead her to her profession and how you can benefit from learning how to walk, stand, and sit properly so you don’t end up side-lined due to a preventable injury.

Julie has assembled an entire team to ensure you receive the best possible care. The Pro To Col Sports System team specializes in performance enhancement, functional movement, strength and conditioning, postural assessment, injury reduction, orthopedic manual therapy, massage therapy, active isolated stretching and medical cupping.

Take a listen to this episode where Julie Pitois covers the following topics:

⚡️ Are you tired of your health professionals fighting over who is right while you are sitting on the side-lines still injured?

⚡️ Have you been trying to fix yourself through google searches?

⚡️ Have you ever been told you are quad dominant? Do you know how to actually activate your glutes?

⚡️ Pain is NOT just weakness leaving your body… Did you know pain alters your motor control? This is what leads to injury.

⚡️ Can you hang??? Julie covers shoulder stabilization… CRITICAL for obstacle course racers.

⚡️ Gain strength instantly with proper muscle activation.

⚡️ Podcast referenced in episode: How to Get Stronger at Pull-Ups

⚡️How can someone find more information about you?

Website: http://www.protocolsportsystems.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PRO-TO-COL-Sport-Systems-1491433827843379/

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Julie's athletic experience extended all the way to playing professional volleyball in Spain prior to a career-ending injury and doctor's orders of stop everything you are doing if you don't want to be in constant pain. That's a tough pill to swallow for any athlete and as a 23 year old professional athlete, Julie wasn't willing to give it all up. So, what did she do? She started learning as much as she could about the human body, corrective techniques, proper movement principles, and everything in between.

Quote of the show... "You can't just tell someone to not do something when this is their entire life."

Julie Pitois is the founder of Pro To Col Sports Systems here in San Diego. Julie is a Certified Orthopedic Manual Integrative Therapist, Certified British Sports Therapist, Active Isolated Stretch Certified, Rocktape Certified, SFMA Level 1 & 2 Certified. Listen to how Julie’s personal pain lead her to her profession and how you can benefit from learning how to walk, stand, and sit properly so you don’t end up side-lined due to a preventable injury.

Julie has assembled an entire team to ensure you receive the best possible care. The Pro To Col Sports System team specializes in performance enhancement, functional movement, strength and conditioning, postural assessment, injury reduction, orthopedic manual therapy, massage therapy, active isolated stretching and medical cupping.

Take a listen to this episode where Julie Pitois covers the following topics:

⚡️ Are you tired of your health professionals fighting over who is right while you are sitting on the side-lines still injured?

⚡️ Have you been trying to fix yourself through google searches?

⚡️ Have you ever been told you are quad dominant? Do you know how to actually activate your glutes?

⚡️ Pain is NOT just weakness leaving your body... Did you know pain alters your motor control? This is what leads to injury.

⚡️ Can you hang??? Julie covers shoulder stabilization... CRITICAL for obstacle course racers.

⚡️ Gain strength instantly with proper muscle activation.

⚡️ Podcast referenced in episode: How to Get Stronger at Pull-Ups

⚡️How can someone find more information about you?

Website: http://www.protocolsportsystems.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PRO-TO-COL-Sport-Systems-1491433827843379/