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    Explore " obstacle course racing" with insightful episodes like "How to reach your goals by making fitness a lifestyle with Alexandra Walker", "Unlock Your Running Potential for Growth and Success with Alexander Golik", "How OCR can ignite your love for fitness & find joy in running with Jon Ross-Wiley", "266: Hyrox Training: What's working and what's not working." and "263: The Difference between DEKAFIT Training and Hyrox Training." from podcasts like ""Inspire to Run Podcast", "Inspire to Run Podcast", "Inspire to Run Podcast", "RMR Training Podcast" and "RMR Training Podcast"" and more!

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    How to reach your goals by making fitness a lifestyle with Alexandra Walker

    How to reach your goals by making fitness a lifestyle with Alexandra Walker

    #081 - Do you want to prioritize fitness as a busy parent? The key to success lies in maintaining a steady and persistent effort toward your goals. As a fitness expert, Alexandra Walker will be sharing the solution to help you achieve a healthy and active lifestyle, even with a hectic schedule.


    Topics Covered:

    • Grasp the crucial impact of integrating fitness routines into your everyday life
    • Recognize how persistent adherence to a plan leads to long-term fitness accomplishments
    • Master the process of harmonizing your personal, professional, and athletic endeavors


    Today’s Guest

    Alexandra Walker

    Meet Alexandra Walker, a spirited athlete, and loving single mom who knows firsthand the benefits of incorporating fitness into a busy life. Born in Bogota, Colombia, Alexandra's journey began after her divorce when she started running to regain her health. Despite working full-time, raising her son, and attending school, Alexandra found time to train and compete in elite obstacle course racing events. Now a seasoned athlete, Alexandra is a fantastic example of how to prioritize fitness, even with a jam-packed schedule, making her the perfect guest to share her insights and experiences.

    In 2018, she took 4th in the World's Toughest Mudder and 3rd in the 3k NORAM Championship. In 2019, she took 5th in the Spartan World Championship. In 2021 and 2022, 4th Spartan US National Series. Alex is coached by Yancy Culp and people can follow her program there.


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    Unlock Your Running Potential for Growth and Success with Alexander Golik

    Unlock Your Running Potential for Growth and Success with Alexander Golik

    #074 - Are you tired of trying to push through life with an 'all-or-nothing' mindset, only to be left feeling defeated and unfulfilled? Alexander Golik (AJ) is here to share the solution that will help you achieve that change. 

    After quickly winning championships in Spartan Deka and Hyrox hybrid races, AJ fell into the trap of having an all-or-nothing mindset. He shares his journey along with practical tips and invaluable advice on how to break free from this limiting belief and take control of your future.

    Topics Covered:

    • How to defeat the all-or-nothing mentality to continually enhance your personal growth
    • Tackling mental obstacles and establishing attainable objectives for racing success
    • Running techniques to help you get faster as a runner 
    • The life-changing influence of running - mentally and physically


    Today’s Guest

    Alexander Golik

    AJ is a hybrid/ocr athlete from Long Island, New York. Currently, a full time student at Johnson & Wales University pursuing a Masters of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics and Sales Manager at Under Armour. AJ grew up involved in and playing team sports which continued through college. He played Division III lacrosse at Purchase College (2x Captain) and graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. 

    AJ was introduced into racing through a Deka Strong in June 2022 and fell in love with the sport. Since, he has competed in Spartan, Deka, and Hyrox. AJ has run both a marathon & half marathon as well. Highlights have been becoming a 2x Deka World Champion in the 18-24 age group (Strong & Mile) and winning the Hyrox North American Championship in the U24 division. 


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    How OCR can ignite your love for fitness & find joy in running with Jon Ross-Wiley

    How OCR can ignite your love for fitness & find joy in running with Jon Ross-Wiley

    #070 - Passionate athlete Jon Ross-Wiley strives to push himself to the limit by completing a Spartan Ultra and conquering the challenging obstacles of obstacle course races (OCR), discovering an unexpected serenity while running during the process.


    Topics Covered:

    • How did Jon Ross-Wiley transition into the obstacle course racing world and become proficient with grip work and obstacles?
    • What inspired Jon to improve his running and find joy along the way?
    • How does Jon Ross-Wiley stay healthy and motivated in the hybrid fitness space by managing knee issues and utilizing the right equipment?


    Today’s Guest

    Jon Ross-Wiley

    Jon is a husband, father, lifelong educator, and athlete. Jon jumped into the world of OCR and things ramped up in terms of fitness, which coincided with his mother passing away at the age of 66 after battling cancer, so training and racing also became spaces for reflection and therapy. Jon has taken on dozens of Spartan Races and, more recently, has turned his attention to the hybrid fitness space. Highlights for Jon have been completing the Spartan Ultra at Killington and getting an AG win at DekaFit New Jersey in 2021. 


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    266: Hyrox Training: What's working and what's not working.

    266: Hyrox Training: What's working and what's not working.

    In this episode, I cover two specific topics around what I believe is working for Hyrox training and what is not working for Hyrox Training.


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    How to Reach Your Goals Today by Finding the Right Coach with Richard Conner and Kevin Gregory

    How to Reach Your Goals Today by Finding the Right Coach with Richard Conner and Kevin Gregory

    #055 - Marketer, runner, and podcast host Richard Conner shares his story about how he was inspired to run again and faced his fears by running obstacle course races. His Spartan Coach, Kevin Gregory, takes the host chair as they walk through why Richard signed up with a coach and what led him to take on one of the biggest challenges of his life - The Spartan Trifecta.

    Topics Covered:

    • Facing fears and taking on big challenges
    • Importance of not setting “a number” as your primary goal
    • Finding the right coach to help you reach your goals
    • Building daily habits and letting go of the guilt


    Richard Conner

    Richard is a strategic marketing professional with experience in B2B marketing. Richard is the founder of Inspire to Run and is passionate about helping others reach their goals. He is a Connecticut native and is a husband, dad, writer, Star Wars fan, and of course - runner! Richard recently discovered obstacle course racing and has fully embraced this new obsession.

     

    Kevin Gregory

    Kevin has been a fitness trainer since 2013 and runs Underdog Fitness Inc - a personal training and small group training gym specializing in functional fitness and Obstacle Course and Hybrid Racing. Found Obstacle Racing in 2011 with Warrior Dash. Since has multiple Elite Level Podiums at Spartan Race including a 7th Place finish at Ultra World Championships in Iceland, Achieved a Silver Bib (75 Miles) at World’s Toughest Mudder and most recently seeded 3rd at the upcoming DEKA Strong World Championships with a time just 5 seconds off the current world record. Kevin also broke the DEKA Fit Co-ed Relay Record earlier this year with partner Cassandra Carroll. 

    He holds a Master's Degree in Fitness and Wellness Leadership from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. Has a Master Level Training Certification with the International Sports Science Association, Nutrition Certification from Precision Nutrition, and an SGX (Spartan Group Exercise) Certification through Spartan Race. Also have certifications in Corrective Exercise, Exercise Therapy, Sports Nutrition, and Strength and Conditioning.

     

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    You Can Take the First Step in your Transformation with Micky Ely

    You Can Take the First Step in your Transformation with Micky Ely

    #054 - Active duty military member and obstacle course racer Micky Ely shares his story about how running has helped him lose 50 pounds. Through obstacle course racing, Micky regained his fitness after losing motivation during a challenging time in his life. He shares tips on how to get started on your journey and ways to stay motivated. 

    Topics Covered:

    • How to take your first step toward your transformation
    • Finding time for fitness while maintaining a busy life
    • The benefits and challenges of running
    • Staying motivated on those difficult days

    Micky Ely

    Micky grew up in the southern part of Maryland spending most of his life dedicated to focusing on a career in baseball. Micky got into OCR racing back in 2018 where he joined and raced in Bonefrog, Maryland to spend time with his brother; having no idea what to expect or what training was required. Over the next two years, he began to build his obstacle proficiency and dedication to running finishing the run the year challenge of 2020 miles during the year.

    2021 was a breakout season for Micky setting personal records in all three Spartan distances while finishing two trifectas. During the season, he ran perfect races (NO BURPEES) in all but two events setting his focus on reaching his first podium in 2022 and showing everyone that the big guys can win races!!!

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    258: Ian Hosek: Preventing burnout, off-season planning, & biological training.

    258: Ian Hosek: Preventing burnout, off-season planning, & biological training.

    Ian Hosek is an elite OCR and endurance coach with great training knowledge and perspective. Ian is one of my favorite guests who always delivers the goods - this episode is no expectation. 

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    https://www.hosekpe.com/

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    256: Proper tapering tactics, hydration for performance, how to hit threshold. Q&A

    256: Proper tapering tactics, hydration for performance, how to hit threshold. Q&A

    In this episode:

    1) What a taper does and how to execute a taper for your race.
    2) What to consider for your hydration for endurance performance.
    3) How to ensure you are building fitness through threshold training.


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    251: Vivian Tafuto - Exponential hybrid improvement.

    251: Vivian Tafuto - Exponential hybrid improvement.

    Vivian Tafuto is the current number four seed for the Dekafit World Championships after her 4th place finish at West Palm. Vivian has put in real work and has seen a huge improvement in her short time as a Hybrid athlete.

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    250: Shawn Stephens-Whale and Annie Dube - Spartan NORAM recap

    250: Shawn Stephens-Whale and Annie Dube - Spartan NORAM recap

    Shawn Stephens-Whale and Annie Dube pop on the episode to talk about their 3rd place finishes at the Spartan Race North American Championships in Kelowna, BC, CA.

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    249: Kris Rugloski

    249: Kris Rugloski

    Kris Rugloski is an elite OCR, hybrid, and Ultra Runner athlete.

    Kris is the 2022 Hyrox World Champion, currently winning the Spartan Elite Series and the 7th place finisher at the Leadville 100.

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    248: Glenn Racz - Transitioning into hybrid fitness

    248: Glenn Racz - Transitioning into hybrid fitness

    Glenn Racz is an OG of OCR and a Spartan Pro Team member since 2014. This year, Glenn has pushed his chips into the DEKAFIT space and has top 10 times in DEKAFIT and DEKAMILE.


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    247: Peaking for DEKAFIT, Pre-Race Nutrition, Machine Efficiency Tips. Listen Q&A

    247: Peaking for DEKAFIT, Pre-Race Nutrition, Machine Efficiency Tips. Listen Q&A

    In this epsiode we do a deep dive on 5 listen-submitted topics. 

    1. When to focus on stations vs. running for DEKAFIT
    2.  Pre-race nutrition and supplement stack
    3. How to improve output on  the rower and skierg
    4. How long to run for HYROX
    5. Best diet to lose weight while training. 


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    246: Dave Robinson - Using words to improve your athletic performance

    246: Dave Robinson - Using words to improve your athletic performance

    Dave Robinson is a coach, athlete, and entrepreneur. He is the founder of Work Your Stories and helps people overcome what’s holding them back. In the episode, we discuss how language can sabotage your results as an athlete and person and some strategies to overcome these insidious habits.

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    245: DEKAFIT Chicago Recap with Ryan Kent and Nick Ryker

    245: DEKAFIT Chicago Recap with Ryan Kent and Nick Ryker

    Ryan Kent, Nick Ryker, and I discuss our podium finishes at DEKAFIT Chicago. We break down the race and our strategies leading into the event.

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    242: Alandra Greenlee - Mental Toughness for Hybrid Performance

    242: Alandra Greenlee - Mental Toughness for Hybrid Performance

    Alandra Greenlee is a Hybrid athlete who finished 4th at the Hybrox World Championship ad the current Deka Mile World Record holder. She has a wide range of athletics in her background and a rock-solid mindset that has led to high-level performance.

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