Overcome and Run

In this episode Heather talks to Adrian Bijanada, the guy behind OCRWC, USOCRC and OCR United.

She starts out finding out the idea that started OCRWC and how it has grown. Adrian shares that he doesn't want OCRWC to grow so large it loses its core values though. He also talks about what to expect in 2017. He couldn't share any details, but he said there will be obstacles that have never been seen before.

He talks about what led to USOCRC, and how he found out about the course from Mark Ballas owner of Green Beret Challenge, and hints towards what to look forward to this year.

Lastly, he shared the concept of OCR United and how its bringing races together in a way that benefits racers. We all found out that the first two races on board were Conquer the Gauntlet and Bonefrog Challenge, but he tells us that there are more coming soon.

Evan Perperis sent us his book "Strength & Speed's Guide to Elite Obstacle Course Racing" to check out. We will read it and get back to you with some additional details. In the meantime, head on over to teamstrengthspeed.com and check out their new podcast or order the book.

This episode is sponsored by Lucky 13 Coaching with Nickademus Hollon.

You can get your Overcome and Run race jersey made by MudGear in our Gear Shop.

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In this episode we talk to Spartan's youngest pro-team member Veejay Jones. Veejay slow rolled his way into OCR and has quickly rose to the top of the sport. This was a great episode where I get to dive into the behind the scenes of a racer I see out at the races every weekend.

Evan Perperis sent us his book "Strength & Speed's Guide to Elite Obstacle Course Racing" to check out. We will read it and get back to you with some additional details. In the meantime, head on over to teamstrengthspeed.com and check out their new podcast or order the book.

This episode is sponsored by Lucky 13 Coaching with Nickademus Hollon.

You can get your Overcome and Run race jersey made by MudGear in our Gear Shop.

Make sure you are following everything we are doing by taking a look at our Instagram, Facebook and joining our mailing list!

In this episode we talk to Brenna Calvert. Brenna is a Conquer the Gauntlet Pro-Team athlete, and has moved into the business side of OCR as a full time build team member for Conquer the Gauntlet. We also talk about how she works with other races like Terrain Race so she can help spread the word for the lesser known races.

In addition to competing and building, she finds time to host the Strength & Speed Podcast with Evan Perperis where they talk in depth about training for Obstacle Course Racing.

We wrap the podcast up by talking about how amazing the OCR community, and more specifically the community of us media hosts are in this community. In true OCR spirit we are all friends instead of enemies in business.

Evan Perperis sent us his book "Strength & Speed's Guide to Elite Obstacle Course Racing" to check out. We will read it and get back to you with some additional details. In the meantime, head on over to teamstrengthspeed.com and check out their new podcast or order the book.

This episode is sponsored by Lucky 13 Coaching with Nickademus Hollon.

You can get your Overcome and Run race jersey made by MudGear in our Gear Shop.

Make sure you are following everything we are doing by taking a look at our Instagram, Facebook and joining our mailing list!

In the episode we talk to husband and wife team Mark Batres and Natalie Miano about how they manage their family of 4, work and personal life while consistently standing atop the podium. We had a great time talking to them about how they're able to manage family time, work, personal life and training.

In addition to family talk, they share their story of how they got into OCR, and why the sport is so important to them. These two are up and comers in our sport, and I expect to see great things from them in the coming seasons. This was a super fun episode for Heather and I to be on as we can relate to so many of the things they shared about being a married OCR team, and Heather and Natalie definitely share the same lack of love for walls.

Evan Perperis sent us his book "Strength & Speed's Guide to Elite Obstacle Course Racing" to check out. We will read it and get back to you with some additional details. In the meantime, head on over to teamstrengthspeed.com and check out their new podcast or order the book.

This episode is sponsored by Lucky 13 Coaching with Nickademus Hollon.

You can get your Overcome and Run race jersey made by MudGear in our Gear Shop.

Make sure you are following everything we are doing by taking a look at our Instagram, Facebook and joining our mailing list!

In this episode I talk to Ian Dory and Noah Kauffman who you may know from the Wolfpack Ninjas. Ian and Noah tell us about their Wolfpack Ninja Tour, as well as their Wolfpack Ninja Podcast.

The Wolfpack Ninja Tour will be coming at you on April 29th and 30th in Denver Colorado. The guys talk about why they started the tour, and how the event benefits Colorado Children's Hospital. We also talked about how having a tour like this will promote fitness and a healthy lifestyle for kids.

Noah and Ian share with us some behind the scenes details from American Ninja Warrior that you wouldn't have known without having competed on the show. Without giving away the juicy details I will just tease it and say one story they shared with us is that you run the course regardless of conditions. If it's wet and you slip, there are no retry's.

Evan Perperis sent us his book "Strength & Speed's Guide to Elite Obstacle Course Racing" to check out. We will read it and get back to you with some additional details. In the meantime, head on over to teamstrengthspeed.com and check out their new podcast or order the book.

This episode is sponsored by Lucky 13 Coaching with Nickademus Hollon.

You can get your Overcome and Run race jersey made by MudGear in our Gear Shop.

Make sure you are following everything we are doing by taking a look at our Instagram, Facebook and joining our mailing list!

We have a very special anniversary episode for you today with Chad Trammell and Matt B. Davis.

We start the episode with Chad Trammell who you may remember from episode 1 (if you have been listening that long) where we talked about his World's Toughest Mudder win in 2015. In this episode we talk about his 2016 performance where he teamed up with Robert Killian to take a shot at Tough Mudder's $100,000 bonus for winning AND reaching 100 miles. Chad shares with us the difference in running alone as well as with a team, and talks about his impressive 100-mile finish. Unfortunately, one team beat them out with 105 miles, so they didn't get the $100,000 but Chad said it wasn't about the money to begin with. It looks like Chad is looking to go back to WTM 2017 and will be joining Heather and I at L.A.'s Toughest Mudder in March.

For the second part we have Matt B. Davis who was on the show before in episode 22. Having Matt on was especially important to us because he has been a major contributor to the success of this show. He also talks to us about his upcoming Tough Guy race. If you have seen Rise of the Sufferfests: A Documentary you will know exactly why Matt is a bit intimidated by this race even though he has been racing for years. You can hear and read more from Matt over at Obstacle Racing Media.

This episode is sponsored by Lucky 13 Coaching with Nickademus Hollon.

You can get your Overcome and Run race jersey made by MudGear in our Gear Shop.

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In this episode I talk to Laura Messner, elite racer and member of the ComebackKids, winners of Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge. She shares with us what she and the ComebackKids did to get accepted for the show and took me through some of the experiences in filming. She talks about what shes done since winning and her hopes to come back for season 2.

Laura also shares with us some real motivation! She tells us about the vlog shes working on that will undoubtedly spread the same motivation she shared on the show.

If you want to hear more from the ComebackKids you can check out Beni Gifford in Episode 43, and Matt Campione in Episode 20.

This episode is sponsored by Lucky 13 Coaching with Nickademus Hollon.

You can get your Overcome and Run race jersey made by MudGear in our Gear Shop.

Make sure you are following everything we are doing by taking a look at our Instagram, Facebook and joining our mailing list!

In this episode I talk to Brian Lohr the owner of All Day Ruckoff and Charity Challanges. When Brian was looking to do his first ruck event he wasn't able to find out what the event consisted of, how to prepare or even know if he was ready to do it. So he createdAll Day Ruckoff that helps you prepare to do a ruck event. He shares with us what a ruck event is, how you know if you are ready for one, and why should take the plunge into rucking.

After some time with All Day Ruckoff he set out with his buddy to start Charity Challanges. It started from a pull-up challenge and grew to a business that's donated almost $50,000 to Team RWB and The Green Beret Foundation.

This episode is sponsored by Lucky 13 Coaching with Nickademus Hollon.

You can get your Overcome and Run race jersey made by MudGear in our Gear Shop.

Make sure you are following everything we are doing by taking a look at our Instagram, Facebook and joining our mailing list!

In this episode I talk to author/ host of Dirt in Your Skirt, and Editor-in-Chief of Mud Run Guide, Margaret Schlatcher.

Margaret started out her OCR journey or odyssey as she calls it as working at a boarding school and running early Spartan Races. She was called stupid for leaving her full time job and pursuing OCR full time. Several years later, look at what she has done in OCR.

She recently started a podcast called Dirt in Your Skirt where she interviews women (Many in OCR) who are doing awesome things. You can catch Dirt in Your Skirt on iTunes, Stitcher, I Heart Radio and any other podcast app.

This episode is sponsored by MudGear You can get your Overcome and Run race jersey made by MudGear in our Gear Shop.

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In this episode I talk to Spartan Pro Team member Glenn Racz. Glenn is an extremely busy guy who is a husband, father, engineer, and Yancy Camp athlete. He has to manage his work/life balance to be successful.

Additionally, make sure to check out the Spartan Race World Championships on NBC on Christmas Day.

This episode is sponsored by MudGear You can get your Overcome and Run race jersey made by MudGear in our Gear Shop.

Make sure you are following everything we are doing by taking a look at our Instagram, Facebook and joining our mailing list!

For more about Spartan World Championships 2016 check out Episode 38 With Faye Stenning and more about Yancy Camp Check out Episodes 44 with Yancy and Miguel, 42 with Beni Gifford and 37 with Yancy Culp.