Brilliant conversation with Dany Nehme: Spartan Global Brand Ambassador, OCR athlete, Marathon & Half Marathon Runner & Advanced Scuba Diver. He is also the Group Head of HR at Chalhoub Group

The Race Space Podcast

The Spartan Race + Dany Nehme

Guest: Dany Nehme, Spartan Global Brand Ambassador, OCR athlete, Marathon & Half Marathon Runner & Advanced Scuba Diver

Host: RA George

Contact details: Dany Nehme

Instagram: @nehmedany https://tinyurl.com/3nau7djx

OCR Empire: @ ocr.empire https://tinyurl.com/mpbzdcv9

Summary of the conversation

• In this episode, we have a brilliant conversation with Dany Nehme, the Group Head of HR at Chalhoub Group, where we delve into his inspiring fitness journey and his experience as a high-level competitor in Obstacle Course Races (OCR).
• Dany shares his corporate work background and his passion for fitness, particularly his dedication to participating in boot camps, which he still does once a week.
• During the COVID-19 lockdown, Dany recounts an interesting story of his running experience with his son.
• Dany elaborates on his remarkable progress and improvement in his fitness journey and OCR endeavours.
• Discover how Dany initially became involved in Obstacle Course Races and hear about his experiences competing in different locations, as well as his training with Spartan World champions.
• Gain insights into Dany's preferred obstacles in OCR and some of the least favourite ones.
• Dany emphasizes the importance of using the proper techniques during OCR events and shares valuable advice for fellow athletes looking to improve their performance.
• Learn about Trail Runners DXB, an organization that Dany is passionate about, and explore the connection between trail running and OCR, and how it benefits OCR athletes.
• Despite sustaining an injury just five days prior to competing in the Dubai Gov Games, Dany's determination and leadership led him to participate and secure victory with his Chalhoub Group team.
• Discover Dany's experiences competing in some of the toughest terrains, such as Liwa and the Spartan World Championship in Abu Dhabi.
• Beyond OCR, Dany reveals his passion for scuba diving and how he considers it a form of meditation, drawing interesting parallels between the two activities.
• Gain valuable advice from Dany for new joiners and fellow athletes on how to excel in their respective journeys.
• Dany shares excellent guidance for colleagues who struggle to lead a healthy lifestyle, offering practical tips to overcome obstacles and excuses.
• Explore how Dany's senior position in HR has aided him in achieving his goals, as well as his effective daily planning strategies.
• In a departure from fitness topics, Dany expresses his thoughts and opinions on Bitcoin and the future of cryptocurrencies.
• We delve into the potential integration of Obstacle Course Races in the Metaverse, as Dany shares his insights on the future of OCR within this emerging virtual space.
• To wrap up the episode, we engage in some light-hearted and fun questions, providing a delightful conclusion to our conversation with Dany Nehme.

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