No Excuses: The Official Tough Mudder Podcast

Giles Chater is the CEO of Tough Mudder and Senior Vice President of Spartan. He was at the World Toughest Mudder event and spoke on the No Excuses podcast with Sean Corvell. He reflected on the event, the team, the community and the culture of Tough Mudder. He was very proud of the progress the team had made, particularly re-building the team from scratch and introducing slides and bibs for adaptive athletes. At the end of the event, he was seen expressing his joy at the accomplishments of the runners and was very smooth and charming when speaking on the mic."No matter how much progress we make, there is always more progress to be made and that energizes us to be able to again."LISTEN on APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-excuses-the-official-tough-mudder-podcast/id1551716219?uo=4LISTEN on SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/2gocW3wZxJ34iBwhZ7BI4qLISTEN on GOOGLE podcasthttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNTYwMjA2LnJzcw==Tough Mudderhttps://www.facebook.com/toughmudder/https://www.instagram.com/toughmudder/https://www.youtube.com/user/ToughMudderhttps://twitter.com/ToughMudder

When Joe De Sena, founder of Spartan Race and owner of Tough Mudder, shares his relentless drive to live life to the fullest and his formula for success, he reveals the power of an unstoppable spirit that challenges us to overcome, achieve, and never quit.Joe De Sena is the founder of Spartan Race, owner of Tough Mudder, a bestselling author, podcast host, and star of CNBC's series, Nonstop. He is driven to help others optimize their abilities to be their best and is a powerful motivator for those looking to live life to the fullest.OUR GUEST: Joe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realjoedesenaLISTEN on APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-excuses-the-official-tough-mudder-podcast/id1551716219?uo=4LISTEN on SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/2gocW3wZxJ34iBwhZ7BI4qLISTEN on GOOGLE podcasthttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNTYwMjA2LnJzcw==Tough Mudderhttps://www.facebook.com/toughmudder/https://www.instagram.com/toughmudder/https://www.youtube.com/user/ToughMudderhttps://twitter.com/ToughMudder

DJ Fox is a working man's champion, a blue collar athlete who achieved great success in the sport of obstacle course racing. Through hard work, dedication and commitment, he was able to become the 2022 World Toughest Mudder Men's Champion. He ran 24 plus hours, 21 laps, and 105 miles of cold weather, tough obstacles and a challenging terrain to make it to the first place podium. With grit, a strong support team and his natural flair and swag, DJ Fox is an inspiration for young athletes coming into the sport. In this episode, you will learn the following:How DJ Fox went from an unknown runner to winning the World's Toughest Mudder championship in 2021What strategies enabled DJ Fox to come out on top in the 2021 World's Toughest Mudder raceHow DJ Fox overcame the challenges of weather, obstacles, and terrain to become the men's champion of the 2021 World's Toughest Mudder race.OUR GUEST: DJ's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dee_jay_fox/Tough Mudderhttps://www.facebook.com/toughmudder/https://www.instagram.com/toughmudder/https://www.youtube.com/user/ToughMudderhttps://twitter.com/ToughMudder

Hannah Carta finished #1 Female in her age group, 4th in the Female category, and 23rd Overall at World’s Toughest Mudder 2022. Hannah is in performance-shape all year round. In this episode, we discuss her training regimen, how she chooses the races she competes in, and about her experience at World’s Toughest Mudder and the mental/physical challenges of a 24 hour race like this. Hannah also talks about her Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and how it held up during the race.On a more personal level, Hannah talks about her appreciation for her support system. Her husband is also an athlete, and they find inspiration in each other. She’s also a youth coach, teaching kids to overcome their physical and mental challenges in life.OUR GUEST: Hannah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hmaven55/ LISTEN on APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-excuses-the-official-tough-mudder-podcast/id1551716219?uo=4LISTEN on SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/2gocW3wZxJ34iBwhZ7BI4qLISTEN on GOOGLE podcasthttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNTYwMjA2LnJzcw==Tough Mudderhttps://www.facebook.com/toughmudder/https://www.instagram.com/toughmudder/https://www.youtube.com/user/ToughMudderhttps://twitter.com/ToughMudder

The MCs are the heart and soul of the Tough Mudder community, working tirelessly to support and motivate runners through the grueling 24 hour World Toughest Mudder event. Sean Corvelle interviews Greg James, Coach Kyle, Jason Helmsteadter and Clinton Jackson.They talk about:1. The inclusivity of the Tough Mudder community, where people of all different fitness levels and walks of life are welcomed and supported.2. The tradition of the World Toughest Mudder event, which has been running since 2011.3. The dedication of the MCs to providing motivation and support to runners during the event.4. What each MC brings to, and takes from, the Mudder community.LISTEN on APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-excuses-the-official-tough-mudder-podcast/id1551716219?uo=4LISTEN on SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/2gocW3wZxJ34iBwhZ7BI4qLISTEN on GOOGLE podcasthttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNTYwMjA2LnJzcw==Tough Mudderhttps://www.facebook.com/toughmudder/https://www.instagram.com/toughmudder/https://www.youtube.com/user/ToughMudderhttps://twitter.com/ToughMudder

Sean met Adam and Mike for the first time at the Poconos Tough Mudder. They were reporting on the event for local news media while also running themselves. Sean liked their energy so much that he decided to have them on the podcast to talk about their experience running Tough Mudder for the first time.In this episode, Sean deep dives into why our Northeast events are the way they are - thrumming with excitement and pride. You’ll have to witness one of our Northeast events first-hand to experience it for yourself.OUR GUESTS:Adam’s Instagram: @ayygoddamnMike’s Instagram: @ogmikebone LISTEN on APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-excuses-the-official-tough-mudder-podcast/id1551716219?uo=4LISTEN on SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/2gocW3wZxJ34iBwhZ7BI4qLISTEN on GOOGLE podcasthttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNTYwMjA2LnJzcw==Tough Mudderhttps://www.facebook.com/toughmudder/https://www.instagram.com/toughmudder/https://www.youtube.com/user/ToughMudderhttps://twitter.com/ToughMudder

In this episode, Sean Corvelle and Dr. Zach Sikora discuss all things “fear.” What is fear, why is it fear, and what are the benefits of facing your fears? Dr. Zach Sikora is a licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in fear. Zach says, “it’s important that we experience fear because it keeps us safe.” Dr. Sikora and Sean discuss 5 things you should know about fear, the difference between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist, and what a Clinical Psychologist does. They talk about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and the different types of fears such as anxiety and phobias. Want to learn how to cope with your fears? Listen to find out how on this episode of No Excuses.LISTEN on APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-excuses-the-official-tough-mudder-podcast/id1551716219?uo=4LISTEN on SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/2gocW3wZxJ34iBwhZ7BI4qLISTEN on GOOGLE podcasthttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNTYwMjA2LnJzcw==Tough Mudderhttps://www.facebook.com/toughmudder/https://www.instagram.com/toughmudder/https://www.youtube.com/user/ToughMudderhttps://twitter.com/ToughMudder

Stephanie competed at the NCAA level for track & field, and she represented her country in the 2011 & 2015 World Championships. Trevor is a top OCR Ultra Runner and one of the few people who possess the orange jacket representing World’s Toughest Mudder 100 Mile Club. Now Trevor and Stephanie are in the beginnings of parenthood.In this episode Sean Corvelle talks with them about one iconic moment at WTM that goes down in mudder history all because of Trevor. We also discuss the unrest of protests that happened in Trevor’s home state and some of the pushback he received from the mudder community. OUR GUESTSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/trevorcichosz https://www.instagram.com/steph_steeples/ LISTEN on APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-excuses-the-official-tough-mudder-podcast/id1551716219?uo=4LISTEN on SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/2gocW3wZxJ34iBwhZ7BI4qLISTEN on GOOGLE podcasthttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNTYwMjA2LnJzcw==Tough Mudderhttps://www.facebook.com/toughmudder/https://www.instagram.com/toughmudder/https://www.youtube.com/user/ToughMudderhttps://twitter.com/ToughMudder

 On November 11th, 2015, Rob Lawless began a project to meet 10,000 people he had never met before AND spend an hour talking to each of them. At the time of the first podcast released in 2021, he was just over 4,700 people. Rob was being featured all over the media – he was interviewed on talk shows with popular hosts such as Ryan Seacrest and Kelly Clarkson.Since the first release, Sean ran into Rob at the Poconos Tough Mudder in September 2022. He updated Sean on the project and he’s up to 5,205 people! Rob now makes a livable salary through speaking with companies like KPMG and Shell.In this episode of No Excuses, we are rereleasing an episode we published in December 2021.OUR GUEST:Website: www.robs10kfriends.com Instagram: @robs10kfriends LISTEN on APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-excuses-the-official-tough-mudder-podcast/id1551716219?uo=4LISTEN on SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/2gocW3wZxJ34iBwhZ7BI4qLISTEN on GOOGLE podcasthttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNTYwMjA2LnJzcw==Tough Mudderhttps://www.facebook.com/toughmudder/https://www.instagram.com/toughmudder/https://www.youtube.com/user/ToughMudderhttps://twitter.com/ToughMudder

How often do you feel bloated and uncomfortable after eating? Have you been told to just "eat more fiber,” but you still don't feel any better. Kate Cline is a registered dietitian and functional nutritionist who specializes in helping athletes with inflammatory and GI related issues. Kate is also the host of the Gut Check podcast.Kate Cline had always been an active person, but after a series of injuries, she was starting to feel demotivated. She had a back injury that led to four years of pain, a meniscus tear, a dislocated shoulder, and arthritis. She was finally able to start running again. But then she severely sprained her ankle. Kate was starting to feel like she would never catch a break. Her boyfriend told her that she didn't know how to quit, and she realized that he was right. She had always been a fighter, and she wasn't going to let her injuries stop her. Kate was determined to recover.She and host Sean Corvelle talk about:1. The magic of food and nutrition2. The importance of gut health3. The power of the mind in healing the bodyOUR GUESTS:More about Kate www.DublinDietitian.comKate on Instagram @NutritionAndGutHealthLISTEN on APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-excuses-the-official-tough-mudder-podcast/id1551716219?uo=4LISTEN on SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/2gocW3wZxJ34iBwhZ7BI4qLISTEN on GOOGLE podcasthttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNTYwMjA2LnJzcw==Tough Mudderhttps://www.facebook.com/toughmudder/https://www.instagram.com/toughmudder/https://www.youtube.com/user/ToughMudderhttps://twitter.com/ToughMudder

When Mark Macy is diagnosed with Alzheimer's, he and his son Travis decide to take on the challenge of Eco Challenge Fiji together, proving that anything is possible with family by your side.We discuss Mark’s Alzheimer's diagnosis in 2018, how he felt leading up to it, and how he feels now. Travis reads some of his father’s inspiring and optimistic journal entries. Mace may have some new limitations, but that doesn’t stop him from living life to the fullest. Travis goes into detail on his own response to his father’s diagnosis and how he deals with the anxiety and panic attacks. Travis and Mark chat about their love for outdoor activities and their OCR history, including Mace being the first person with Alzheimer's to participate in the Eco-Challenge Race. Travis speaks about his book, “A Mile at a Time,” which brings light to taking a moment to stop, breathe, and be present while you tackle one thing at a time. He also has a podcast, “The Travis Macy Show.”OUR GUESTS:Travis’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travismacy/ Mace’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mmacy146/ Website: http://www.travismacy.com/ LISTEN on APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-excuses-the-official-tough-mudder-podcast/id1551716219?uo=4LISTEN on SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/2gocW3wZxJ34iBwhZ7BI4qLISTEN on GOOGLE podcasthttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNTYwMjA2LnJzcw==Tough Mudderhttps://www.facebook.com/toughmudder/https://www.instagram.com/toughmudder/https://www.youtube.com/user/ToughMudderhttps://twitter.com/ToughMudder

Kevin Betts, Director at Run Things. Kev lost his dad to suicide in 2003 after years of battling depression, and sadly it wasn’t a shock. This changed Kevin and the course of his life.Kevin took up running as a way to cope, changing both his mental and physical health. He went from never running, to running 52 marathons in a year. We talk about how exercise can help those suffering with mental health. Preventing suicide is about educating people from a young age that there are not only other options, but other opportunities… Things can and do get better. Not being here anymore stops you from ever seeing that future.Run Things focuses on the relationship between mental and physical health to positively impact people’s lives. Among other things, Run Things has a virtual running club that is inclusive, welcoming and open to all. They currently have over 700 members worldwide. You can find out more at www.runthings.co.uk/run-club OUR GUEST:On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wearerunthings/Website www.runthings.co.uk LISTEN on APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-excuses-the-official-tough-mudder-podcast/id1551716219?uo=4LISTEN on SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/2gocW3wZxJ34iBwhZ7BI4qLISTEN on GOOGLE podcasthttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNTYwMjA2LnJzcw==Tough Mudderhttps://www.facebook.com/toughmudder/https://www.instagram.com/toughmudder/https://www.youtube.com/user/ToughMudderhttps://twitter.com/ToughMudder

Growing up, finding what you love and sticking with it. On this episode of Tough Mudder ‘No Excuses’ podcast we sit down with a good friend of OCR, the Legend, Matt B. Davis!Founder of Obstacle Racing Media Matt Davis talks to host Sean Corvelle about the highlight reel of his life. Matt opens up about standup comedy being his first love and finding his confidence and ability to connect and communicate with people through the art. We talk about his athletic life and the many racing events and competitions he has participated in and conquered. Matt also talks about a book he co-wrote “Down and Dirty” with copies available on Amazon. Last but not the least, Matt talks about the new perspective he got ever since he became a father.Key Points Include:- Getting to know Matt and his stories from the OCR World- Few tips on how to enter stand-up comedy for starters- Doing what you love and making money from itOUR GUEST:On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mattbdavis/And https://www.instagram.com/obstacleracingmedia/News from Obstacle Racing Media https://www.obstacleracingmedia.com/LISTEN on APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-excuses-the-official-tough-mudder-podcast/id1551716219?uo=4LISTENon SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/2gocW3wZxJ34iBwhZ7BI4qLISTEN on GOOGLE podcasthttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNTYwMjA2LnJzcw==Tough Mudderhttps://www.facebook.com/toughmudder/https://www.instagram.com/toughmudder/https://www.youtube.com/user/ToughMudderhttps://twitter.com/ToughMudderHosted by Sean Corvellehttps://www.instagram.com/seancorvelle/

Ashley Russell joins Sean Corvelle as they talk about the importance of Pride month, the LGBTQ+ community and the efforts she made in organizing the Pride wave at Tough Mudder US. In June, Tough Mudder raised the pride flag alongside our national flag to celebrate pride month and will fly the flag throughout the rest of this season as a symbol of support for the LGBTQ+ community.Ashley is a 28 time Tough Mudder finisher, 2 time World's Toughest Mudder finisher,  5-year Tough Mudder brand ambassador. A member of the LGBTQ+ community and activist. Working to promote a more inclusive Tough Mudder family for all.OUR GUEST:OUR GUEST:On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/russellamj/LISTEN on APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-excuses-the-official-tough-mudder-podcast/id1551716219?uo=4LISTENon SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/2gocW3wZxJ34iBwhZ7BI4qLISTEN on GOOGLE podcasthttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNTYwMjA2LnJzcw==Tough Mudderhttps://www.facebook.com/toughmudder/https://www.instagram.com/toughmudder/https://www.youtube.com/user/ToughMudderhttps://twitter.com/ToughMudderHosted by Sean Corvellehttps://www.instagram.com/seancorvelle/

From scandals to success, writer and director, Scott Keneally, sits down with the ‘No Excuses’ podcast to touch on the influence of the Tough Mudder community in his direction of "Rise of the Sufferfests" Listen to this episode to learn what keeps Scott going! This week on Tough Mudder's "No Excuses" podcast.OUR GUEST:On Instagram @scottkeneallywww.scottkeneally.comLISTEN on APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-excuses-the-official-tough-mudder-podcast/id1551716219?uo=4LISTEN on SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/2gocW3wZxJ34iBwhZ7BI4qLISTEN on GOOGLE podcasthttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNTYwMjA2LnJzcw==Tough Mudderhttps://www.facebook.com/toughmudder/https://www.instagram.com/toughmudder/https://www.youtube.com/user/ToughMudderhttps://twitter.com/ToughMudderHosted by Sean Corvellehttps://www.instagram.com/seancorvelle/

This week we sit down with entrepreneurs and fitness icons Monica Jones and Latoya Shauntay Snell and dive deep into conversations involving Juneteenth celebrations, Critical Race Theory, women and their bodies, and changing the narrative in order to better change the inequalities of societies.Our Guests:Shauntay  https://www.instagram.com/iamlshauntay/Monica https://www.instagram.com/trainwithmon/LISTEN on APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-excuses-the-official-tough-mudder-podcast/id1551716219?uo=4LISTENon SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/2gocW3wZxJ34iBwhZ7BI4qLISTEN on GOOGLE podcasthttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNTYwMjA2LnJzcw==Tough Mudderhttps://www.facebook.com/toughmudder/https://www.instagram.com/toughmudder/https://www.youtube.com/user/ToughMudderhttps://twitter.com/ToughMudderHosted by Sean Corvellehttps://www.instagram.com/seancorvelle/

Turn emotional scars into personal victories. We sit down with Zachary Paben, Founder of More Hearts than Scars Foundation for this powerful conversation.Adaptive athletes take on OCR courses"You make the decision not to live as a victim, but to live in victory."Director of More Hearts Than Scars, a not-for-profit organization founded in the summer of 2012 joins Sean Corvelle. They talked about how they created the organization and how they helped other people overcome their past trauma through a series of obstacle courses. On this episode of Tough Mudder ‘No Excuses’ podcast, hostSean Corvellesits down with the Director of More Hearts than Scars Foundation, Zachary Paben. Zach created this non-profit organization with the goal to help people with physical, mental or emotional scars realize they can live beyond them and channel prior trauma and turn it into personal victories. Support  More Heart than Scars - use the code GIVE-MHTS when you pay for a Spartan or Tough Mudder event and a  portion of that will go to them.

Welcome to the ‘No Excuses’ Podcast by Tough Mudder. A place where Mudder Nation can come together to hear deep-dive conversations with fitness + health experts, everyday athletes and community members. Join us every Wednesday as we uncover the stories and inspiration that make this community so great. Hosted by Sean Corvelle.

Cason Crane asks you, "What is your Everest?" How would you respond?In this episode, we talk with Cason Crane, who is  an entrepreneur & endurance athlete, about the accomplishments he's made, how grateful he is for where he's at now, and how he's been helping change the world to a better place.  In 2013, at the age of 20, he became the first openly gay person to climb the Seven Summits, taking the pride flag with him to the top each journey, raising money and awareness for The Trevor Project. We talk about what his life has been like since then, his new endeavors, new deals, new relationships, all of it. We couldn't finish our conversation in time when Cason first came on, so we got him back on a few days after to finish up. It was amazing having him on the show.Find Cason online:Instagram - @casoncraneWebsite - www.casoncrane.comExplorer Cold Brew (Website) - www.explorercoldbrew.comExplorer Cold Brew (Instagram) - @explorercoldbrewThe Trevor Project (Instagram) - @trevorproject*Find your next Tough Mudder event here: http://bit.ly/35q39iH Can’t get enough of Mudder Nation? Check out our blog: http://bit.ly/3iTuG4cDiscover the 2022 Tough Mudder Training Guides: http://bit.ly/3iP4pUGDon't forget to subscribe to the 'No Excuses' Podcast and follow Tough Mudder on social media:Instagram: @tough_mudderFacebook: @toughmudderTwitter: @toughmudderSubscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Apple*Welcome to the ‘No Excuses’ Podcast by Tough Mudder. A place where Mudder Nation can come together to hear deep-dive conversations with fitness + health experts, everyday athletes and community members. Join us every Wednesday as we uncover the stories and inspiration that make this community so great. Hosted by Sean Corvelle.*Host: Sean CorvelleProducer: Lake WattersSenior Producer: Marion Abrams© 2022 Spartan