Today I sit down with the incredible Sam Okunola, a hybrid athlete, world-champion bodybuilder, and Army veteran. We explore the contrasting dietary needs of runners and bodybuilders, delve into the intricacies of incorporating running into a strength training regimen, and uncover the secrets to optimizing performance and achieving the best of both worlds.




Sam truly understands what it takes to balance running and lifting. This conversation will empower you to push boundaries and redefine what it means to be a hybrid athlete.




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Topics: 
(00:00) Intro
(1:45) “One step at a time”
(6:58) Starting running
(13:43) Military running protocols
(18:56) Running injuries
(34:09) Bodybuilding career
(55:43) Gaining lean muscle
(1:00:09) Why genetics matter
(1:07:12) Managing diet fatigue
(1:14:11) Practical dieting strategies
(1:23:01) Working out vs. training
(1:28:27) Power of running
(1:37:28) Runner vs. bodybuilder nutrition

012: Pro Bodybuilder Turned Hybrid Athlete - Sam Okunola

This isn't your average self-help podcast. I provide an unfiltered look into health, fitness, nutrition, entrepreneurship, and human optimization through the perspectives of the world's most incredible individuals. These are powerful, deep conversations designed to educate, inspire, and challenge you to unlock your full potential to create the life you desire.


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Health & Fitness

In this week’s episode, I am breaking down the nutrition you need to lift heavy and run far. We are constantly inundated with information on social media and the internet about new studies and diets, and it’s easy to be pulled into a particular way of thinking without being diligent in doing the research ourselves. The methods are many, but the concepts are few. The perfect diet is the one you can adhere to. I will be taking you on a deep dive into what I consume as a hybrid athlete and how it works to fuel my performance. Enjoy!


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Topics:
0:00 Intro
0:36 Welcome
1:58 Run thoughts
11:25 There isn’t a perfect diet
13:28 Information overload
19:17 Healthy relationships with food
26:24 Food to fuel running and lifting
32:07 Establish your goals
40:52 Eating for recovery
45:37 Holding the standard
47:52 Does running make you lose bulk?
50:54 How I prioritize what I consume
54:26 What my diet looks like
1:12:01 Don’t skip the research and learning
1:15:53 Keep a big picture perspective

063: The Fuel Guide to Lift Heavy and Run Far

In today's episode, I share my experience of The Speed Project, one of the toughest, grittiest, and most disruptive races. We gathered six runners who had never worked together before to participate in an unsupported 300-mile relay race through some of the most unforgiving terrains in the country. The course was full of inclines and declines, with thousands of feet of elevation gain and loss through mountains and deserts, and we had to plot our own route with precision and speed. This was an unparalleled experience for me, and I can't wait to share some of the stories that came out of it with you all. Enjoy!


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Topics:
0:00 Intro
0:29 Welcome
3:08 The background of The Speed Project
8:46 BPN’s involvement
12:53 June is going to be a big month at BPN
14:59 What has made The Speed Project unique
17:15 The logistics
22:59 The start of the race
28:26 Our approach of the route
38:32 Barstow and the dogs
45:29 The difficulty of planning the course
49:24 Our fuel strategy
54:43 Where it got really interesting
1:02:33 The last 40 miles
1:06:07 Doing the hard things

062: The 300 Mile Race With No Rules & No Route

This week's episode comes from our Los Angeles base camp as we prepare for The Speed Project. I welcomed Lucy Haldon, an exceptional hybrid athlete from Manchester, UK, as our guest. In this episode, Lucy and I had a raw and vulnerable conversation about her experience dealing with imposter syndrome after being invited to join our team for The Speed Project. We also discussed the challenging yet rewarding decisions that come with letting go of negative relationships and shared our experiences of overcoming eating disorders. Lucy is a true inspiration to people all over the world, demonstrating what it means to have courage in the face of adversity. Enjoy!


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Topics:
0:00 Intro
1:05 Welcome
2:39 The Speed Project
7:50 Exposing vulnerabilities
13:17 Imposter syndrome
18:21 Embracing the discomfort
25:14 The confidence to ask questions
28:57 Getting around the right people
43:36 Courage is the action required
47:17 The pain cave
53:39 Lucy’s training evolution
1:02:11 Overcoming eating disorders
1:12:41 Setting the example
1:18:27 The most exciting race

061: Preparing to Run 300 Miles With Lucy Haldon and Her Journey to Hybrid Training

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Topics:
0:00 Intro
0:52 Athlete week
5:40 The future of the team
9:40 Surviving vs thriving
13:27 Being the best brand
17:35 Pursuing what matters
27:59 Feeling inferior to your potential self
38:31 The mockingbird and the crow
45:56 Belief and courage
48:04 You can’t be the best at everything

060: Why You Should Focus On Being The Best, Not The Biggest

In today's episode, I am breaking down the responsibility of being a leader. We all take on leadership roles in some capacity, and it is our responsibility to learn and grow in these positions. While I wasn't always confident in my leadership abilities, my experiences as a platoon leader in the Rangers and leading BPN for the past 12 years have provided me with invaluable insights and lessons that have shaped my leadership ethos. Tune in to this episode to hear more about my journey and be encouraged on how you can develop into a leader that people are compelled to follow. Enjoy!


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Topics:
0:00 Intro
0:33 Welcome
3:24 My recommended reads
6:16 Leadership is not a job title
14:47 My first introduction to leadership
25:07 The start-up phase
30:13 BPN equity incentive plan
42:59 Never Go Back
56:20 Comparison
1:02:49 Competitors vs enemies

012: Pro Bodybuilder Turned Hybrid Athlete - Sam Okunola

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