Strength & Speed OCR: Obstacle Course Racing Lessons From Other Sports

Brenna "Red Beast" Calvert jumps in for one final episode of the Strength & Speed podcast.  Then Evan shares some final memories and thank you before signing off.  Make sure to follow our social media channels for future updates:   Follow Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis:    Evan Perperis Facebook    Evan Perperis Instagram    Evan Perperis YouTube   Combatives focused Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greekcombatives Order Run If You Can, Destroy If You Must: https://amzn.to/3MvmZRg All books including Ultra-OCR Man: From Special Forces Soldier to Record Setting Obstacle Course Racer : https://teamstrengthspeed.com/store   Strength & Speed is part of The OCR Report (www.TheOCRreport.com) Use code Strength20 to save 20% from www.yolked.com Order a copy of any of our OCR books here: https://teamstrengthspeed.com/store Train with Tiga Tactics: https://www.tigatactics.training/?ref=6bea29 Tiga Tactics Podcast: https://tigatactics.podbean.com/ or find it on your favorite podcast app Use code ULTRAOCRMAN to save 20% from www.mudgear.com Use code ULTRAOCR to save 20% and get free shipping from www.manscaped.com Contact Evan at his social media channels www.instagram.com/ultraocrman for zoom martial arts training and pricing   Episode brought to you by The Feed: Shop the Feed here:  https://thefeed.cc/evanperperis  Music by Dino Sinos

Some final Q&A and tips for World's Toughest Mudder including discussing nuances of the new team relay with only one person on course at a time.   Combatives focused Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greekcombatives Order Run If You Can, Destroy If You Must: https://amzn.to/3MvmZRg All books including Ultra-OCR Man: From Special Forces Soldier to Record Setting Obstacle Course Racer : https://teamstrengthspeed.com/store   Strength & Speed is part of The OCR Report (www.TheOCRreport.com) Use code Strength20 to save 20% from www.yolked.com Order a copy of any of our OCR books here: https://teamstrengthspeed.com/store Train with Tiga Tactics: https://www.tigatactics.training/?ref=6bea29 Tiga Tactics Podcast: https://tigatactics.podbean.com/ or find it on your favorite podcast app Use code ULTRAOCRMAN to save 20% from www.mudgear.com Use code ULTRAOCR to save 20% and get free shipping from www.manscaped.com Contact Evan at his social media channels www.instagram.com/ultraocrman for zoom martial arts training and pricing   Episode brought to you by The Feed: Shop the Feed here:  https://thefeed.cc/evanperperis  Music by Dino Sinos

Judo brown belt, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown belt, Master Army Combatives Instructor, combat veteran, NRA instructor and competitive pistol shooter Juan Ortiz aka "Juan Wick" joins Evan to talk about competitive shooting.  The two discuss what makes shooting handguns unique, how to master complex skills, crossover points with OCR and more.  If you want to know some pistol basics, head over to catch the post show 10 minute instructional on Patreon (drops on October 18th).   Combatives focused Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greekcombatives Order Run If You Can, Destroy If You Must: https://amzn.to/3MvmZRg All books including Ultra-OCR Man: From Special Forces Soldier to Record Setting Obstacle Course Racer : https://teamstrengthspeed.com/store Follow Juan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juan_wick82   Strength & Speed is part of The OCR Report (www.TheOCRreport.com) Use code Strength20 to save 20% from www.yolked.com Order a copy of any of our OCR books here: https://teamstrengthspeed.com/store Train with Tiga Tactics: https://www.tigatactics.training/?ref=6bea29 Tiga Tactics Podcast: https://tigatactics.podbean.com/ or find it on your favorite podcast app Use code ULTRAOCRMAN to save 20% from www.mudgear.com Use code ULTRAOCR to save 20% and get free shipping from www.manscaped.com Contact Evan at his social media channels www.instagram.com/ultraocrman for zoom martial arts training and pricing   Episode brought to you by The Feed: Shop the Feed here:  https://thefeed.cc/evanperperis  Music by Dino Sinos

Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis gives you a rundown of his books and which one may be right for you.  If you are lost in the number of books and what is different about each one, this is a great place to start.    Combatives focused Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greekcombatives Order Dear Grandma Rose: https://amzn.to/3T8sHwg Order Run If You Can, Destroy If You Must: https://amzn.to/3MvmZRg All OCR Books: https://teamstrengthspeed.com/store   Use code Strength20 to save 20% from www.yolked.com Order a copy of any of our OCR books here: https://teamstrengthspeed.com/store Train with Tiga Tactics: https://www.tigatactics.training/?ref=6bea29 Tiga Tactics Podcast: https://tigatactics.podbean.com/ or find it on your favorite podcast app Use code ULTRAOCRMAN to save 20% from www.mudgear.com Use code ULTRAOCR to save 20% and get free shipping from www.manscaped.com Contact Evan at his social media channels www.instagram.com/ultraocrman for zoom martial arts training and pricing The Feed: Shop the Feed here:  https://thefeed.cc/evanperperis    Episode brought to you by The OCR Report! Check www.TheOCRReport.com and their podcast channels for 30 podcasts hath September! Music by Dino Sinos

2x World's Toughest Mudder Champion Trevor Cichosz is also a USMC combat veteran of both Iraq and Afghanistan.  Trevor joins fellow veteran Evan to talk about what he's been doing since WTM, Everest 135, his Olympic level wife, growing family and his new book! Dear Grandma Rose tells the story of the average USMC grunt deployed to war and is available now on Amazon!  Plus, you'll hear plans for his new books!   Order Dear Grandma Rose: https://amzn.to/3T8sHwg Order Run If You Can, Destroy If You Must: https://amzn.to/3MvmZRg   Use code Strength20 to save 20% from www.yolked.com Order a copy of any of our OCR books here: https://teamstrengthspeed.com/store Train with Tiga Tactics: https://www.tigatactics.training/?ref=6bea29 Tiga Tactics Podcast: https://tigatactics.podbean.com/ or find it on your favorite podcast app Use code ULTRAOCRMAN to save 20% from www.mudgear.com Use code ULTRAOCR to save 20% and get free shipping from www.manscaped.com Contact Evan at his social media channels www.instagram.com/ultraocrman for zoom martial arts training and pricing The Feed: Shop the Feed here:  https://thefeed.cc/evanperperis    Episode brought to you by The OCR Report! Check www.TheOCRReport.com and their podcast channels for 30 podcasts hath September! Music by Dino Sinos

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 Obstacle Running Adventures (available on all major podcast streaming platforms).   Joine Evan for the Combative Conditioning Seminar (use code strengthandspeed to save 50%) on August 18th: https://www.tigatactics.training/courses/comconweb?ref=6bea29   Free access to Ultra-OCR Man Documentary Use code Strength20 to save 20% from www.yolked.com Order a copy of any of our OCR books here: https://teamstrengthspeed.com/store Train with Tiga Tactics: https://www.tigatactics.training/?ref=6bea29 Tiga Tactics Podcast: https://tigatactics.podbean.com/ or find it on your favorite podcast app Use code ULTRAOCRMAN to save 20% from www.mudgear.com Use code ULTRAOCR to save 20% and get free shipping from www.manscaped.com Contact Evan at his social media channels www.instagram.com/ultraocrman for zoom martial arts training and pricing   Episode brought to you by The Feed: Shop the Feed here:  https://thefeed.cc/evanperperis  Music by Dino Sinos

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, training, training the next generation of Ninja Warriors, future plans, War X and more.  Don't miss this episode!   Free access to Ultra-OCR Man Documentary Use code Strength20 to save 20% from www.yolked.com Order a copy of any of our OCR books here: https://teamstrengthspeed.com/store Train with Tiga Tactics: https://www.tigatactics.training/?ref=6bea29 Tiga Tactics Podcast: https://tigatactics.podbean.com/ or find it on your favorite podcast app Use code ULTRAOCRMAN to save 20% from www.mudgear.com Use code ULTRAOCR to save 20% and get free shipping from www.manscaped.com Contact Evan at his social media channels www.instagram.com/ultraocrman for zoom martial arts training and pricing   Episode brought to you by The Feed: Shop the Feed here:  https://thefeed.cc/evanperperis  Music by Dino Sinos    

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 of ancient warrior cultures.  Are you really living the Ronin, Samurai or Spartan lifestyle...and perhaps more importantly, should we idolize these groups of warriors?   Keep Rolling Book Order: https://amzn.to/3KP0SEn Victory Week Tournament Live Stream (starts 16 min in) fights for 3rd: https://fb.watch/sOLiLJav9x/ Intermission Update with Jon and Evan: https://www.facebook.com/reel/782514887361228 Victory Week Tournament Live Stream, fights for 1st: https://fb.watch/sOLhjAfEDq/   We Defy Foundation: https://wedefyfoundation.org/   Free access to Ultra-OCR Man Documentary Use code Strength20 to save 20% from www.yolked.com Order a copy of any of our OCR books here: https://teamstrengthspeed.com/store Train with Tiga Tactics: https://www.tigatactics.training/?ref=6bea29 Tiga Tactics Podcast: https://tigatactics.podbean.com/ or find it on your favorite podcast app Use code ULTRAOCRMAN to save 20% from www.mudgear.com Use code ULTRAOCR to save 20% and get free shipping from www.manscaped.com Contact Evan at his social media channels www.instagram.com/ultraocrman for zoom martial arts training and pricing     Episode brought to you by The Feed: Shop the Feed here:  https://thefeed.cc/evanperperis  Music by Dino Sinos

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.com)   The Case for The Creator Book/Audiobook The Case for Christ Book/Audiobook Surprised by Christ Book/Audiobook   Free access to Ultra-OCR Man Documentary   Use code Strength20 to save 20% from www.yolked.com Order a copy of any of our OCR books here: https://teamstrengthspeed.com/store Train with Tiga Tactics: https://www.tigatactics.training/?ref=6bea29 Tiga Tactics Podcast: https://tigatactics.podbean.com/ or find it on your favorite podcast app Use code ULTRAOCRMAN to save 20% from www.mudgear.com Use code ULTRAOCR to save 20% and get free shipping from www.manscaped.com Contact Evan at his social media channels www.instagram.com/ultraocrman for zoom martial arts training and pricing The Feed: Shop the Feed here:  https://thefeed.cc/evanperperis    Episode brought to you by IMMORDL Coffee, check out IMMORDL at www.immordl.com Music by Dino Sinos

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 with Evan "Ultra-OCR Man" Perperis about the event.  Then the three ask Evan questions about his path to 100x podiums.  Want to hear more about 100x podiums?  Listen to Evan on Obstacle Running Adventures: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/385-evan-perperis-on-toughest-mudder-philadelphia-100/id1193039969?i=1000656212638 Watch Ultra-OCR Man documentary for FREE for a limited time: https://youtu.be/3NcmcxYiRqs?si=7NpQgCjwgB7-qhWB    Use code Strength20 to save 20% from www.yolked.com Order a copy of any of our OCR books here: https://teamstrengthspeed.com/store Train with Tiga Tactics: https://www.tigatactics.training/?ref=6bea29 Tiga Tactics Podcast: https://tigatactics.podbean.com/ or find it on your favorite podcast app Use code ULTRAOCRMAN to save 20% from www.mudgear.com Use code ULTRAOCR to save 20% and get free shipping from www.manscaped.com Contact Evan at his social media channels www.instagram.com/ultraocrman for zoom martial arts training and pricing   Episode brought to you by The Feed: Shop the Feed here:  https://thefeed.cc/evanperperis  Music by Dino Sinos

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.com Order a copy of any of our OCR books here: https://teamstrengthspeed.com/store Train with Tiga Tactics: https://www.tigatactics.training/?ref=6bea29 Tiga Tactics Podcast: https://tigatactics.podbean.com/ or find it on your favorite podcast app Use code ULTRAOCRMAN to save 20% from www.mudgear.com Use code ULTRAOCR to save 20% and get free shipping from www.manscaped.com Contact Evan at his social media channels www.instagram.com/ultraocrman for zoom martial arts training and pricing   Episode The Feed: https://thefeed.cc/evanperperis  Music by Dino Sinos

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 for athletes in this episode filled with Anthony's unique take on life, training and reaching higher levels of spirituality.    Follow Anthony on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonykunkel   Use code Strength20 to save 20% from www.yolked.com Order a copy of any of our OCR books here: https://teamstrengthspeed.com/store Order you training supplements from The Feed: https://thefeed.cc/evanperperis  Train with Tiga Tactics: https://www.tigatactics.training/?ref=6bea29 Tiga Tactics Podcast: https://tigatactics.podbean.com/ or find it on your favorite podcast app Use code ULTRAOCRMAN to save 20% from www.mudgear.com Use code ULTRAOCR to save 20% and get free shipping from www.manscaped.com   Episode brought to you by BleggMit, order your BleggMits from www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com Music by Dino Sinos

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 it would be a bad move not to show up...the event pays for itself!   Learn more about Bolder Dash: https://www.facebook.com/BoldrDash Learn more about New England OCR Expo: https://www.facebook.com/neocrexpo Learn about Find Your Bold: https://www.facebook.com/FYBold   Use code Strength20 to save 20% from www.yolked.com Order a copy of any of our OCR books here: https://teamstrengthspeed.com/store Order you training supplements from The Feed: https://thefeed.cc/evanperperis  Train with Tiga Tactics: https://www.tigatactics.training/?ref=6bea29 Tiga Tactics Podcast: https://tigatactics.podbean.com/ or find it on your favorite podcast app Use code ULTRAOCRMAN to save 20% from www.mudgear.com Use code ULTRAOCR to save 20% and get free shipping from www.manscaped.com   Episode brought to you by Yolked, use code Strength20 to save 20% from www.yolked.com Music by Dino Sinos

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 Christian jewlery at www.Stakora.com Explore Jason's links here: https://linktr.ee/bloodhillcombatclub Use code Strength20 to save 20% from www.yolked.com Order a copy of Ultra-OCR Man here: https://teamstrengthspeed.com/store Order you training supplements from The Feed: https://thefeed.cc/evanperperis    More Useful Links: Train with Tiga Tactics: https://www.tigatactics.training/?ref=6bea29 Tiga Tactics Podcast: https://tigatactics.podbean.com/ or find it on your favorite podcast app Use code ULTRAOCR to save 20% and get free shipping from www.manscaped.com

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/ OCR Buddy Article: https://ocrbuddy.com/race-review-alula-tough-mudder-infinity-saudi-arabia/   BleggMits, books and more at Strength & Speed: www.TeamStrengthSpeed.com Order your supplements from The Feed at https://thefeed.cc/evanperperis  Use code Strength20 to save 20% from www.yolked.com Episode brought to you by MANSCAPED, use code ULTRAOCR to save 20% and get free shipping from www.manscaped.com Learn more about the pro team at www.ocrproteam.com Order your books and BleggMits from www.teamstrengthspeed.com Train with Tiga Tactics: https://www.tigatactics.training/?ref=6bea29 Tiga Tactics Podcast: https://tigatactics.podbean.com/ or find it on your favorite podcast app Music by Dino Sinos

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 artists.    Train at Anthony Dooley Sr.'s dojo or one of the sister schools: https://www.aplombmartialarts.com/ Learn more about Shamrock Fighting Championship: https://shamrockfightingchampionships.com/  Order the Sponsored Athlete or one of Evan's other books: https://teamstrengthspeed.com/store   Train with Tiga Tactics: https://www.tigatactics.training/?ref=6bea29 Tiga Tactics Podcast: https://tigatactics.podbean.com/ or find it on your favorite podcast app   Episode brought to you by MANSCAPED, use code ULTRAOCR to save 20% and get free shipping from www.manscaped.com Music by Dino Sinos

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  Use code Strength20 to save 20% from www.yolked.com Episode brought to you by MANSCAPED, use code ULTRAOCR to save 20% and get free shipping from www.manscaped.com   Learn more about the pro team at www.ocrproteam.com Order your books and BleggMits from www.teamstrengthspeed.com Train with Tiga Tactics: https://www.tigatactics.training/?ref=6bea29 Tiga Tactics Podcast: https://tigatactics.podbean.com/ or find it on your favorite podcast app

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/noel.medina.5811877 Check out his gym: https://gett-ittcorefitness.com/   Learn more about the pro team at www.ocrproteam.com Order your books and BleggMits from www.teamstrengthspeed.com Train with Tiga Tactics: https://www.tigatactics.training/?ref=6bea29 Tiga Tactics Podcast: https://tigatactics.podbean.com/ or find it on your favorite podcast app   Episode brought to you by MANSCAPED, use code ULTRAOCR to save 20% and get free shipping from www.manscaped.com   Music by Dino Sinos

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.    Order your BleggMits from Strength & Speed: www.teamstrengthspeed.com Subscribe to the Tiga Tactics Podcast on you favorite podcast app or via Podbean: https://tigatactics.podbean.com/ Check out the Train Safely Section of our website: https://ocrproteam.com/training/train-safely   Music by Dino Sinos

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 events through the snow and of course, the biggest prizes purse of the year at Tough Mudder Infinity Al Ula.  Don't miss the first episode of 2024!   For coaching services https://www.nvdmcoaching.com  Code: CBJ at Raw Nutrition and Revive MD @christianbrownjohnson Instagram   Episode brought to you by MudGear, use code UltraOCRman to save on every order from www.MudGear.com Order the latest book The Sponsored Athlete at our online store   Music by Dino Sinos