Scottie Gillenwater has run hundreds of Obstacle Course Races over the last 4 years.  He competes in the "Elite" and "Age Group" divisions at Spartan, Conquer the Gauntlet, and Savage Races all over the country.  In 2020, right before the Covid-19 outbreak, he qualified to go to the OCR World Championships in Greece.   He shares his love of the OCR culture, his mindset before a race and how to run your best race. 

Scottie's Post at one year sober: Decided to post this on a #medalmonday....I've discussed this photo already, but figured I'd do it here. This photo means a lot to me in so many ways. I have looked at this everyday since I took it and cant believe I've been running OCR for barely 9 months, hit that podium in 6 months, and I've podiumed in my last 4 out of 5 races. Everyone of those medals represents another goal I achieved in finishing that race. It also is a symbol of how hard I've work on myself to stay off Alcohol....its been 13 months since I stopped drinking. I believe OCR has helped me with that like no other factor other then myself. I dont drink, cuz I have to train....I dont party late Friday and Saturday anymore as I usually have a race the next day. This has helped me in so many other factors in my life..work, relationships, and just overall mental health. Obstacle course racing has given me goals and things to strive for. I'm very happy I found this sport, and so glad the community has embraced me like it has. OCR has opened so many doors for me and I am forever grateful @mudrunguide @spartan @bonefrog_ @savagerace@thunderdash_5k_mudrun @terrainrace thank you for all you do

[01:45 Scottie explains what is Obstacle Course Racing?

[04:00] summary of differences between family oriented beginner races vs. Elite course

[07:30] The unique culture of obstacle course racing.

09:30]  Scottie’s “I run my race” mindset 

[11:20] Explanation of the Elite divisions of OCR. 

[12:50] Explaining the Bucket of Failure at the Savage Race

18:05] BoneFrog Elite race honoring fallen Navy Seals Soldiers 

[21:30] Why Scottie got into Obstacle Course Racing

[30:01] Story of the guy who gets stuck of an obstacle

[36:04] What’s next for Scottie in 2022? 

[41:05] Scottie’s perspective on the journey he’s been on and his purpose.

[43:00] Scottie talks mindset on the day of the race and his competitive edge.

[44:30] “Keep your pace, keep your race”

[46:30] What he learned from the failure he had at an OCR in Georgia.

[51:12] Recommendations to listeners who might want to try OCR - Do Pull Ups!

[53:40] Outro and Mantra Labs sponsor - a great stocking stuffer. 

Connect with Scottie:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottie_g413

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://bartonguybryan.com

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