Strength & Speed podcast focuses on Obstacle Course Racing ( OCR ) improvement by pulling in lessons learned from other sports. Hosted by Pro OCR athlete and Army Special Forces veteran Evan Perperis. Evan is a NSCA-CPT, the author of 8x books on Obstacles Course Racing, with an undergrad from Johns Hopkins and has a Masters from KU. An accomplished OCR athlete with 100+ OCR podiums including winning the team division at the 24 hour long 2018 World’s Toughest Mudder and 2nd place Pro Coed Te ...
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Frank talk and expert advice for runners and Obstacle Course athletes from novice to elite. Learn how to run faster, smarter and healthier!
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Welcome to the World’s Toughest Podcast, where we talk about any Obstacle Course Race you’d like, as long as it's World’s Toughest Mudder. Each week we talk to members of the WTM Community and share stories of success and failure in the single greatest event in OCR. We are the Number One rated Obstacle Course Racing podcast in the world according to Apple Podcasts and Amazon.com. Thank you. The Worlds Toughest Podcast is a production of Contender Media and is not affiliated with Tough Mudder ...
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From the livestream home of Spartan, Tough Mudder, DEKA, and the OCR World Championships, this is The OCR Report Podcast. The go-to source in the sport for informative and professional interviews about Obstacle Course Racing and Hybrid Fitness Racing. From the home of World’s Toughest Podcast, Obstacle Running Adventures, OCR Talk, and Nitty Gritty Training: The first podcast to focus exclusively on the Elite Racing SPORT of Obstacle Course Racing. Each week we talk about the latest results ...
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These are the stories of people who have overcome adversity by relying on natural remedies. People made better by nature.
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A Peer-to-Peer community-driven podcast born in the UAE where we talk all things endurance sports.
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A podcast for all OCR fans to Elite athletes. With race reviews interviews and outspoken views on things we are nowhere near qualified to have an opinion on.
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Obstacle Running Adventures host Mike Stefano joins Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis to talk about what's changed in the OCR scene in their respective areas. In this episode Mike talks about the New England OCR scene, what's changed, what remains and where they are headed. If you want to hear Evan's rundown of the Midwest head over and listen to Obsta…
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S8E14: Chasing "The Queen" of Charlotte with Kevin Thompson and War X
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Kevin Thompson is chasing the queen of Charlotte trying to hit all 1st places in races in the North Carolina area for OCR. This MudGear-Hannibal Race Pro is on a hot streak that's taken him through the first half of the year with podiums not only in his home state but also at major events like War X. Evan and Kevin talk about his background, traini…
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S8E13: Keep Rolling BJJ Author Jon Jordan
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Jon Jordan returns to the podcast to talk about his new book, Keep Rolling. He shares insights and lessons learned from a lifetime in martial arts and what it is like to become a new author. Plus, Evan and Jon talk about what it was like to be announcers for the Victory Week Tournament and the two discuss modern uses …
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S8E12: Hazelwood The Mosh, Murder Creek and KC Timber
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A quick solo episode with Evan talking about three local branded OCRs that exceeded expectations. He talks Hazelwood OCR The Mosh (part of the Hydra series with Mythic Race), Murder Creek Mud Run (Phoenix branded OCR In Alabama) and KC Timber Challenge. All found thanks to OCR Buddy (download the app via your app store and check out www.ocrbuddy.co…
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S8E11: Toughest East with 100x Podium Team
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Team 100x Podiums, the winners of Toughest Mudder East (Philadelphia) hop on the line to talk about what was new at 2024's first Toughest Mudder. The team consisting of 2x 100 mile WTM finisher Christian Brown Johnson, multi-time Toughest Mudder team champion Chris "Miko" Mikojewlski and Toughest Mudder individual podium finisher Ryan Ardigo talk w…
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Joe De Sena: Spartan School, The Olympics, and Death
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Are you an OCR Report Member yet? For less than $5 a month you can support the sport we love. We are on the way to our first 2,000 members. Join us today! --- Joe De Sena is the President of Spartan. Joe joins Will Hicks to talk about Spartan School through 2Hr Learning. While they were talking, OCR in the Olympics came up, and they wrapped up with…
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DEKA Norcal and Rules Update With Yancy Culp
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Are you an OCR Report Member yet? For less than $5 a month you can support the sport we love. We are on the way to our first 2,000 members. Join us today! --- This past weekend there was controversy at the finish line of DEKA Norcal. The Director of DEKA, Yancy Culp joins us to talk about the finish line and the resulting updates to the DEKA Rule B…
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🔥Emirati Excellence on the Global Marathon Stage🔥: Abdulla AlShehhi, First Emirati Runner to complete all 6 World Major Marathons
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Guest: Abdulla AlShehhi, First Emirati Runner to complete all 6 World Major Marathons, Brand Ambassador of Under Armour Middle East, Runner for VitaminwellUAE & has completed 15 marathons Date: 09th May, Time: 15:30 GST Contact info for Abdulla AlShehhi Instagram: @abdullabinhajarAmbassador @underarmourme Runner @vitaminwelluaeSummary of the conver…
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Evan "Ultra-OCR" Man Perperis talks about the future of Strength & Speed deep diving a little more into what is OCR? What is Pammachon Combatives? and what is Orthodox Christianity? Learn a little outside your normal comfort lane in this episode that explores some of the future of Strength & Speed. Use code Strength20 to save 20% from www.yolked.co…
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S8E9: Ultra-House Team Tryout with Ultra-Champion Anthony Kunkel
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2x Ultra-running National Champion and World's Toughest Mudder vet Anthony Kunkel has been news coming out. In May he is running tryouts to live and train at the "Ultra-House" in Durango Colorado. Learn about his background in this episode, rise to ultra-running greatness and how he plans on giving back to athletes in the sport. Great opportunities…
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S8E8: Boldr Dash and New England OCR Expo with Lynn Hall
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Lynn Hall from Boldr Dash talks about how her OCR has managed to stay alive and strive since 2011, an impressive feat considering the number of brands that have folded since then. Lynn talks about what makes her event unique, the challenges they faced and how they continue to adapt. Plus, she talks with Evan about the New England OCR Expo and why i…
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S8E7: Medusa and WWII Combatives with Jason Schultz
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Medusa Edged Weapons Systems and World War II Combatives Instructor Jason Schultz joins Evan to talk about how Combatives training is connected to sports performance. The two talk about the prison based edged weapons system Medusa as well as some of the unique aspects of Combative systems developed in World War II. Check out Stakora for Medusa or C…
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🔥 Alaa Akawi 🔥 From Grit to Greatness: Alaa Akawi's Adventures in OCR, Hybrid Fitness, and Beyond ❗
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Guest: Alaa Akawi Episode Name: Beyond Boundaries, From Grit to Greatness: Alaa Akawi's Adventures in OCR, Hybrid Fitness, and Beyond Host: RA George (The Race Space Podcast) Contact info for Alaa Akawi Instagram - @alaa_akawi https://tinyurl.com/yj5vjrh8 Artology Creative - A creative video content production boutique in Dubai IG @artologycreative…
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🔥 Dana Matar ,Co-founder of Peak Sports 🔥: Beyond the Trail, Summiting Peaks & Inspiring Lives Through Trail Running
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Guest: Dana Matar Episode Name: Beyond the Trail, Summiting Peaks & Inspiring Lives Through Trail Running Guest: Dana Matar Host: RA George (The Race Space Podcast) Contact info for Dana Matar Instagram: @dana.runsultras https://tinyurl.com/2j4vet9a Co-founder and director of Peak Sports Peak Sports website: https://peakssports.com/ Peak Sports…
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Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis shares his post-race experience at Alula Saudi Arabia for Tough Mudder Infinity, the biggest prize purse in OCR history. Learn about the travel, culture, how his predictions panned out and if it looks like this will be a one time event. The OCR Report article: https://theocrreport.com/the-experience-alula-saudi-arabia/…
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S8E5: MMA vs. Traditional Karate with Anthony Dooley Sr.
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Fresh off his most recent win at Shamrock 352 Anthony Dooley Sr. joins Evan to talk about Mixed Martial Arts, how his faith as played a role in competing/training and his background in traditional martial arts. Anthony is a Sensei at Aplomb Martial Arts- Kansas City North where he runs a successful dojo training the next generation of martial artis…
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🔴Redefining Limits🔴: Rajeev Kumar's Journey through OCR, Hybrid Fitness, and Beyond ⚡
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Episode Name: Redefining Limits: Rajeev Kumar's Journey through OCR, Hybrid Fitness, and Beyond Host: RA George (The Race Space Podcast) Guest: Rajeev Kumar Date: 27th Feb & Time: 19:00 GST Instagram @raje3vkumar https://tinyurl.com/4c5w8934 Summary of the conversation Rajeev began by providing insights into his fitness journey, highlighting his …
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S8E4: Saudi Arabia Tough Mudder Infinity Predictions
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Evan jumps on for a quick episode to share some thoughts on the upcoming Kingdom of Saudi Arabia race, Tough Mudder Infinity held in Al Ula. The race is the largest prize purse in OCR history and is bringing out the biggest names from the past, present and future of the sport. Order your supplements from The Feed at https://thefeed.cc/evanperperis …
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🚨Veejay Jones 🚨 Chasing Greatness & Breaking Barriers! A Conversation on Veejay Jones's journey to victory & insights on thriving in OCR competitions
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Guest: Veejay Jones is a Multiple Spartan World Champion & Youngest champion at the age of 16 Host: RA George (The Race Space Podcast)Date: 15th Feb & Time: 04:00 pm MST Contact information Veejay Jones Veejay Jones - @veejay_jones http://tinyurl.com/3dvkehnd RPT Athletic Co @rptathletic http://tinyurl.com/rrvakf8f Website https://www.veejayjones.c…
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🚨 Ryan Atkins 🚨 Conversation with The Greatest Of All Time, Racing the Limits & Conversation on Tough Mudder Infinity at AlUla and Spartan World Championship
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Host: RA George (The Race Space Podcast) Guest: Ryan Atkins, Canadian Endurance athlete, climber, cyclist, OCR, World Champion. Passionate about being outside & pushing boundaries and redefining limits Date 13th Feb, 07:00 pm EST (04:00 am GST) Contact details for Ryan Atkins Instagram: @ ryanatkinsdiet http://tinyurl.com/2xt24w3h Facebook http://t…
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S8E3: Sweatcheck with Noel Medina & Native X
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Noel Medina, the sweatcheck guy, joins Evan to talk about his background in OCR, involvement with Lionhearts Fitness and how being a roofer hurts/helps his racing career. Plus, the two talk about the Florida OCR scene and Native X, a model for televised OCR. Follow Noel on IG: https://instagram.com/funky_cold_ocr Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/n…
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Newest member of the MudGear-Hannibal Race Pro Team (www.ocrproteam.com) Vivien Tran joins Evan on the podcast to talk about her accomplishments in OCR. A former musician who now uses discipline to crush the course, Vivien won the 35-39 AG in the Spartan National Series and has collected a handful of elite podiums from various brands along the way.…
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Champion's Journey: Mark Batres - World's Toughest Mudder Champion 2021, Spartan Pro athlete, Running and OCR coach.
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Guest: Mark Batres - World's Toughest Mudder Champion 2021, Spartan Pro athlete, Running and OCR coach. Host: RA George (The Race Space Podcast) Date: 24th Jan + Time: 12 PST (00:00 GST) Recorded: Google Meet Contact Information: Instagram @mgbracing http://tinyurl.com/zun6rpmw Coaching https://www.mgb-racing.com/coach-mark YouTube channel: ht…
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🚨 Great conversation with Matt B. Davis 🚨 Obstacle Racing Media and Hybrid Fitness Media
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Conversation with Matt B. Davis: Obstacle Racing Media and Hybrid Fitness Media Guest: Matt B. Davis Host: RA George (The Race Space Podcast) Date: 15th Jan Time: 01 pm EST/10 pm GST Recorded via Google Meet Contact info for Matt B. Davis Instagram ORM (Obstacle Racing Media ) @obstacleracingmedia http://tinyurl.com/33zezun5 https://linktr.e…
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S8E1:100 miles, Ultra & Saudi Arabia with Christian Brown-Johnson
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2x 100 miler finisher at World's Toughest Mudder Christian Brown-Johnson joins Evan to talk about his rise to Ultra-OCR greatness. After struggling to hit 50 miles at World's Toughest, CBJ has now doubled his best at the event twice! The two talk about Ultra-OCR, American Ninja Warrior, how Ironman triathlon relates to OCR, ultra-endurance sled eve…
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S7E26: Amy ”Magic” Pajcic Farewell, Rim To Rim To Rim & The Sponsored Athlete
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MudGear-Hannibal Race Pro Amy "Magic" Pajcic joins Evan to talk about what she has been up to for the last year and what her plans on for the future. Amy shares some of the details and tips for running rim to rim to rim at the Grand Canyon and the challenges shes faced. Plus, the two talk about Evan's newest book, The Sponsored Athlete, which Amy w…
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🚨 Unleashing the Legend, Trailblazing the OCR World 🚨: Conversation with Tom Maming, His Reign in Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, Savage Race and Beyond
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THE RACE SPACE PODCAST Guest: Tom Maming Host: RA George Date: 21st December Time 09:0am CST Contact info for Tom Maming Google Image for Tom Maming When you search for Spartan Trifecta Google Search 1 http://tinyurl.com/48zxwmav Google Search 2 http://tinyurl.com/yc6hjvd4 Facebook: @ tom.maming http://tinyurl.com/5a64bb8f Instagram @tommamin…
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Looking for items for your Christmas list or something to buy you OCR/athlete for the holidays? Check out this gift guide brought to you by OCR Pros Jenny Overstreet and Evan Perperis. Links to brands mentioned below: Squirrel's Nut Butter: www.squirrelsnutbutter.com Hammer Nutrition: www.hammernutrition.com (use ref# 240887 for 15% off your first …
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Beyond the Finish Line! Mud, Sweat, and Victory: Conversation with Spartan Course Manager Steve Hammond about the upcoming World Championship
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Beyond the Finish Line! Mud, Sweat, and Victory: Conversation with Spartan Course Manager Steve Hammond about the upcoming World Championship Guest: Steve Hammond: Spartan Course Manage Host: RA George Date 07th December Time: 17:30 GST Contact Details: Steve Hammond Instagram: @trailmasterhammond https://tinyurl.com/23mbb7e4 Spartan World Champion…
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Unleashing Grit: Running the Extra Mile, Greta Treeby's Journey to OCR Adventures
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Greta Treeby + The Race Space Podcast Guest: Greta Treeby, OCR Athlete, Group exercise instructor at The Warehouse Gym Host: RA George Date 01st December Time: 10:00am Contact Details: Greta Treeby Instagram: puggy_girl https://tinyurl.com/2fzxkyhx Spirit Level: @spiritlevel.uae https://tinyurl.com/ycxaar9p The Warehouse gym @whgym https://tinyurl.…
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Mythic Race owner and competitive OCR athlete William Shell joins Evan to talk about his experience at OCR World Championships and if you should be concerned Spartan now owns the brand. Plus, the two deep dive into Mythic Race and what is in store for 2024. Lastly the two talk about the Midwest OCR scene including brands like Hazelwood OCR and Race…
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Michele Boccardi | Running Over Adversity - Part 3 | Better By Nature Podcast
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Contact Michele! Email: michelewellness360@gmail.com Instagram: @micheleboccardi_wellness Website: https://www.michelewellness360.com/ Women of Wisdom YouTube: https://youtube.com/@womenofwisdom?si=IqSsgc3yOc47_hQU Michele joins us again to bring us into her latest journey with adversity - the Devil's Den Ultra trail race. Devil's Den website: http…
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