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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 athelte with 95+ OCR podiums including winning the team division at the 24 hour long 2018 World’s Toughest Mudder and 2nd place Pro Coed Tea ...
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Self-protection company Tiga Tactics co-founders Dr. Conrad Bui and Patrick Vuong are joined by Special Forces veteran Evan ”Ultra-OCR Man” Perperis to deep dive into the world of self-defense. The three talk about the mindset, skillset, and toolset needed to protect civilians using lessons learned from analyzing real world closed circuit TV footage. This is done through the lifetime of experience of the three co-hosts.
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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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Did you know Tiga Tactics has its own Facebook group for people who've come to in person seminars or trained online? The questions in this episode come from that group asking questions to the hosts to learn more about their marital arts journey and self-protection. Topics include: -What do you consider the minimum effective dose of training to keep…
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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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Patrick, Evan and Conrad discuss the upcoming Street Combatives seminar taking place in Parkville, Maryland April 27-28, 2024 at the Academy of Traditional Asian Fighting Arts. The trio talk the the importance of punch defense, why going to the ground may not be the best idea and the value of training in person at the upcoming seminar. Hope to see …
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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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S1E6: Special Forces Ultra-Athlete Evan Perperis
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Dive deep into the background of Tiga Tactics co-host and instructor, Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis. Patrick and Conrad ask questions about Evan's childhood, military service, 44 months of combat experience, Special Forces training and the crazy world of ultra-endurance Obstacle Course Racing. Finally, they catch up with what Evan is currently trai…
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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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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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S1E5: 4x Black Belts with Patrick Vuong
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As a self-defense instructor since 1999, Patrick Vuong closes the wide gap between two traditionally separate warriors: martial artists and firearms enthusiasts. He helps customize Tiga Tactics’ combatives programs for a wide range of students, thanks to his diverse knowledge of fighting systems and his 20-plus years of experience as a self-defense…
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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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Conrad, Patrick and Evan explore one of Tiga Tactic's slogans, "Kind by Choice". They discuss not only the applications for self-protection but also how it benefits you in your daily life. Being kind with from a position of strength is the way martial artists should live and strive to behave. Plus, Dr. Conrad shares some actionable steps you can ta…
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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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S1E3: 8x Black Belt Deep Dive with Dr. Conrad Bui
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A combatives instructor with 40-plus years of continual experience, Dr. Conrad Bui is on a mission to empower others through the magic (and science) of martial arts. When he’s not healing bodies as a chiropractor, he’s learning and teaching others how to break them. Evan interviews Conrad talking about his childhood, his inspiration from Enter the …
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Tiga Tactics podcast cofounders Dr. Conrad Bui and Patrick Vuong talk with Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis about the Pyramid of Personal Protection. If you want to get better at self-defense, this is how the path you need to follow to be able to maximize your training. Train online with Tiga Tactics Visit Evan's Website Train with Tiga Tactics Follow…
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Three co-hosts with more than a cumulative dozen black belts and 80+ years of experience in the world of martial arts talk about what makes the brand Tiga Tactics so unique. Dr. Conrad Bui, Patrick Vuong and Evan Perperis talk about the founding of Tiga Tactics their methodology for analyzing real world problems and coming up with realistic solutio…
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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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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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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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Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis drops a quick episode on his thoughts for 2023 World's Toughest Mudder. Were the obstacles too hard? Is this the end of his elite OCR career? What changes would he make to obstacles? How does this compare to other events and more in this solo episode. Use code ULTRAOCRMAN to save from www.mudgear.com Save 20% on ORORO …
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S7E22: WTM Q&A with MudGear-Hannibal Pro Miranda Huber & S&S AC Hale
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Although an experienced OCR athlete with a ton of podiums under her belt, MudGear-Hannibal Race Pro Miranda Huber is taking on World's Toughest Mudder for the first time. Miranda and her pit crew, Strength & Speed's AC Hale join Evan for a Q&A about the 24 hour Obstacle Course Race world championship. The group talks everything WTM including pacing…
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S7E21: Quest to 100: Muddy Water & Wildwood Adventure OCR
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Podcast host, Evan Perperis, has been on a quest to hit 100 elite OCR podiums by 2024. Thanks to OCR Buddy and some friends he has managed to find some unique local events including two discussed in this episode. MudGear-Hannibal Race Pro Thomas Plush and his Muddy Water/The Siege teammate JC Massie join Evan to discuss some of their recent events.…
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The 1st place team from Toughest Mudder Pittsburgh goes on the Strength & Speed podcast to discuss the event, how the race went, the future of Tough Mudder/OCR and what their thoughts are after racing various brands for more than a decade each. Chris Mikolajewski, Eddie Goertzen, TJ Syzmanski and Evan Perperis all chime in with their thoughts. OROR…
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S7E19: Tough Guy, Ghost Squad & OCRWC with Fran Chiorando
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Fran Chiorando has been in the sport of OCR since almost the beginning. Fran talks with Evan about about some of the history of the sport in UK/Europe, what it was like to run the original Tough Guy and where the sport is going. From Mud is My Makeup back in 2014 all the way to being the host of the OCRWC podcast, Fran has some interesting insight …
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A quick update as Evan talks about the future of Strength & Speed. What is changing, what is staying the same and the future of OCR's link to the brand. Ultra-OCR Man Documentary: https://ultraocrman.gumroad.com/l/ajeuq?layout=profile Use code Strength20 to save 20% off www.yolked.com Use code UltraOCRman to save on every order form www.mudgear.com…
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S7E17: The Siege with Plush, Massie and Herder
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After their win The Siege OCR in Garden City, Kansas, the team including MudGear-Hannibal Race Pro Thomas Plush, JC Massie and Keatin Herder join Evan Perperis to talk about the race. They cover not only the experience but what they do for training and how they manage to balance work with training for races. Use code Strength20 to save 20% off www.…
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S7E16: Wrestler to Elite OCR with Cameron James
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Former high school wrestler turned elite OCR competitor Cameron James joins Evan to talk about his background along with some of Ohio's most unique races. They talk Indian Mud Run, War X, Tandem Race, Toughest Mudder and more in this episode packed with content. Plus a shout out to some of Evan's favorite brands including KC Timber Challenge. Camer…
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S7E15: FMA and City Challenge Race with Tommy Crisostomo
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Filipino Martial Artist Tommy Crisostomo joins Evan to talk about how bladed martial art from the Phillipines has taught him lessons about fighting, training, mastering a complex skill and life in general. Plus, Tommy recently ran City Challenge race, so the two talk about that the longest running urban obstacle course race. Finally, they round the…
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S7E14: Hulu Special Forces with Obstacle Running Adventures Mike Stefano
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Host of the Obstacle Running Adventures podcast, Mike Stefano, jumps in to fill in for filmmaker Bobby Ross on the latest episode talking about Fox/HULU's TV show Special Forces. This is the third part in this mini-series, but don't worry if you didn't listen to the other two or watch the show, you'll still learn about what is real, what is Hollywo…
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